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Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....8 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about injury.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS The VIN is also stamped on either right or left hand side of the engine block. This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....20 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock ..26 General Information .....31 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ...43 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..98 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . .46 SAFETY TIPS .
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These automatic transmission).
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, and remove the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leav- ing the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. •...
Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when WARNING! (Continued) the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may SENTRY KEY cause serious injury or death.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also CAUTION! considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to CAUTION! match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle and 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 21: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flash- General Information ing. To indicate that programming is complete, the The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: seconds and then turn off.
Page 22: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Rearming The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors, If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to swing gate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior...
Page 23: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Disarm The System with the key and then locking it. The door will be locked but the Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm. To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to push the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or NOTE: turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position. NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position (extreme top position).
Page 25: To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 all the doors and swing gate. When the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pushed, the Illuminated Entry will initiate, and the turn signal lights will flash twice. Remote Key Unlock On First Push This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s side, or all doors and swing gate on the first push of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 26: To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Continue to hold the RKE transmitter LOCK button 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. seconds, then push and hold the RKE transmitter NOTE: Pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK button while UNLOCK button.
Page 27: Sound Horn On Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Sound Horn On Lock The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be Using The Panic Alarm turned on or turned off.
Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock 3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside of the vehicle by pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when button with the ignition switch in the LOCK position the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- and the ignition key removed.
Page 29: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 30: General Information
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and maintaining security.
Page 31: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • System not disabled from previous remote start event How To Use Remote Start • Vehicle Security Alarm not active All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: WARNING! •...
Page 32: Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic To Enter Remote Start Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Push and release the REMOTE START button on The following messages will display in the EVIC if the the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds.
Page 33: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle • The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500. Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock •...
Page 34: Doors
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 35: Front Door Removal
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Front Door Removal 1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage. 2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and WARNING! lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver). Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in doors removed as you will lose the protection that...
Page 36: Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Unplug the wiring harness connector under the instru- 4. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful ment panel by pushing the tab at the base of the not to allow the door to swing fully open as the mirror connector and pulling down to disconnect.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Door Removal Warning Label Hinge Pin Screw 1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage. 3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward. 2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and 4.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trim Access Door Connector Latched 5. Unplug the wiring harness connector. NOTE: Squeeze the tab on the base of the connector. This will unlock the connector tab, allowing the harness to be disconnected.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 7. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins from their hinges and remove the door. NOTE: Doors are heavy; use caution when removing them. To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the opposite order.
Page 40: Door Locks
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks All doors are equipped with an interior rocker-type door lock lever. To lock a door when leaving your vehicle, push the rocker lever forward to the LOCK position and close the door.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING! • For personal security reasons and safety in a colli- sion, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Page 42: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security reasons and safety in a colli- panel. Push the switch forward to lock the doors, and sion, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well rearward to unlock the doors.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature can be When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically enabled or disabled as follows: when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
Page 44: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system. To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1.
Page 45: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the rocker lever rearward (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. WINDOWS Power Windows — If Equipped The power window switches are located on the instru- ment panel below the radio.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Four-Door Models • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle The lower left switch controls the left rear passenger window, and the lower right switch controls the right Information Center (EVIC), the power window rear passenger window.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Window Lockout Switch — Four-Door Models The window lockout switch (located between the front window switches) allows you to disable the rear window switches that are located on the back of the center floor console.
Page 48: Wind Buffeting
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Windows — Four-Door Models Wind Buffeting The rear passenger window switches are located on the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of back of the center floor console. Push the switch down- pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ward to open the window and upward to close the ears.
Page 49: Occupant Restraint Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 CAUTION! Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the rear flip-up window, as damage to the blade will result. WARNING! Driving with the flip-up window open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes.
Page 50: Important Safety Precautions
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags 3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to Child Restraints ) should • Child Restraints be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child Important Safety Precautions restraints or belt-positioning booster seats.
Page 51: Seat Belt Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your Seat Belt Systems vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space on short trips.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Initial Indication blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain turned to the START or ON/RUN position, an intermit- on until the seat belts are buckled.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, der part of the seat belt to move freely with you under and cargo is properly stowed.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your safe, too.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) it to your authorized dealer immediately and have bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that it fixed. your strongest bones will take the force in a colli- •...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate WARNING! down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully. The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a lockout feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout the fully upright and locked position when occupied.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is WARNING! equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- required in order to properly fit the original seat ton.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Restraints” section of this manual. The table below straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- defines the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) WARNING! (Continued) locking mode. 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear- facing child restraint. WARNING! • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle •...
Page 65: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Front and Side Impact Sensors Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) • Seat Belt Pretensioners Air Bag System Components • Seat Belt Buckle Switch Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: •...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel, output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as because any such objects could cause harm if the...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration WARNING! (Continued) over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Al- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should ways wear your seat belts even though you have air have deployed.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Knee Impact Bolsters outboard side of the seats. The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occupant injury during certain side impacts, in The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- seat belts and body structure.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE through the seat seam into the space between the occupant The system is calibrated to deploy the SAB on the impact and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and side of the vehicle during impacts that require SAB with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they occupant protection.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate) are WARNING! (Continued) necessary for your protection in all collisions. They also • Relying on the SABs alone could lead to more help keep you in position, away from an inflating SAB. severe injuries in a collision.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on or all of the following may occur: your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an Enhanced Accident Response System Reset authorized dealer immediately. Procedure In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be In the event of an impact, if the communication network changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) wiring, including adding any kind of badges or Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to upper right side of the instrument panel.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts WARNING! (Continued) were buckled/fastened; authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to accelerator and/or brake pedal;...
Page 77: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, WARNING! such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a vehicle or the EDR.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety website for additional information: www.tc.gc.ca/eng/ Standards.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Larger Children Children who have out-grown their Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the ve- forward-facing child restraint, but are too hicle seat belt, seated in the rear seat of the small to properly fit the vehicle’s seat belt vehicle Children Too Large...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of allowed by the child seat.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Children Too Large For Booster Seats WARNING! (Continued) Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt directions exactly when installing an infant or comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child restraint.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? WARNING! If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- (LATCH) Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Latch Positions (Four-Door Models) Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Latch Positions (Two-Door Models) Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Top Tether Anchorage Symbol position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until 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 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 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 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Tether Strap Anchorages (Two-Door Models) LATCH Anchorages (Four-Door Models) Locating Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat, near the floor.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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: Two Door WARNING! This vehicle does not have a center seating position.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint WARNING! If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat than one child restraint.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a ing position.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor straint.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Four-Door Models • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Two-Door Models Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 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 96 94 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 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 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 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and...
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 100: Transporting Pets
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 101: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its WARNING! (Continued) first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, should be considered a normal part of the break-in and inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 102: Exhaust Gas
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 103: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Air Bag Warning Light Vehicle The Air Bag warning light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch Seat Belts is first turned to ON/RUN.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster WARNING! Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- the air directed against the windshield.
Page 105: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Tires driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- jects can become trapped under the brake pedal Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle patterns.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lights Fluid Leaks Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if panel.
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Cancel Command .....118 MIRRORS ......111 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook ▫ Front Seat Adjustment ....153 Entries ......124 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Interior Lights ..... . .173 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..167 LIGHTS .
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....183 ▫ Removing The Soft Top — Two-Door Models ......194 ▫...
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top ▫ Raising The Soft Top ....246 Removed ......214 SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) —...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FOLDING WINDSHIELD ....295 REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY .......301 ▫...
Page 113: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 114: Outside Mirrors
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors WARNING! To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight convex mirror will look smaller and farther away overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Page 115: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Power Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror switch is located on the center of the instrument panel, below the climate controls. A rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position. Automatic Dimming Mirror CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never...
Page 116: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same Vanity Mirrors direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off Vanity mirrors are located on the sun visors. To use the position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror mirrors, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror position.
Page 117: Uconnect Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, ET UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED • Sat., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, ET Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect Phone allows •...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the access the system. When you push the button you will system at a time. The system is available in English, hear the word Uconnect followed by a BEEP. The beep Spanish, or French languages.
Page 119: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone “Operation”...
Page 120: Help Command
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE part of the command when you are asked for it. For for directions. All Uconnect Phone sessions begin with example, you can use the compound form voice com- a push of the Phone button on the faceplate.
Page 121: Dial By Saying A Number
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say given time, only one mobile phone can be in use, “Setup Phone Pairing.” connected to your Uconnect System. The priority allows the Uconnect Phone to know which mobile •...
Page 122: Call By Saying A Name
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect Phone will confirm the phone number • The Uconnect system will confirm the name and then and then dial. The number will appear in the display dial the corresponding phone number, which may of certain radios.
Page 123: Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect Phone, for example, after you edited on the mobile phone.
Page 124: Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries “Home,” “Work,” “Mobile,” or “Other”). This will • Push the Phone button to begin. allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- •...
Page 125: Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: 2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Phonebook Delete.” • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. 3. After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish •...
Page 126: Delete/Erase "All" Uconnect Phonebook
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Automatic downloaded phonebook entries can- List All Names in the Uconnect Phonebook not be deleted or edited. • Push the Phone button to begin. Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say To delete, or erase ALL Uconnect phonebook entries “Phonebook List Names.”...
Page 127: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls” in this Conference Call section. To combine two calls, refer to “Conference When two calls are in progress (one active and one on Call” in this section. hold): Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold 1.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • The Uconnect Phone will call the last number that Call Termination was dialed from your mobile phone. To end a call in progress: NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the 1.
Page 130: Uconnect Phone Features
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. After the ignition is cycled to OFF, a call can continue After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and on the Uconnect Phone for a certain duration, after voice commands will be in that language. which the call is automatically transferred from the NOTE: After every Uconnect Phone language change Uconnect Phone to the mobile phone.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say WARNING! “Emergency” and the Uconnect Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number. To use your Uconnect Phone System in an emergency, This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and your mobile phone must be: •...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assis- Working with Automated Systems tance phone number using the Voice Command system. This method is used in instances where one generally has To do this, push the Phone button and say “Setup,”...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and to leave a number out settings that are too short and may not allow the on a pager.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn confirmation prompts on or off using Voice Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Command: You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect Phone (while dialing 1.
Page 135: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) from your Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa, push the Voice Command When you mute the Uconnect Phone, you will still be button and say “Transfer Call.” able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, say “List Phones.” • You can also push the Voice Command button at any time while the list is being played, and then • The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all choose the phone that you wish to select.
Page 137: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • You can also push the Voice Command • From outside the Uconnect Phone mode (e.g., from button at any time while the list is being played, and then radio mode), push and hold the Voice Command choose the phone you wish to delete.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Speak normally without pausing, just as you would Reset speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from To Reset all settings using Voice Command: you. 1. Push the Phone button. •...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). NOTE: • Even though the system is designed for users speaking • Even though international dialing for most number in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing cents, the system may not always work for some.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness Read Messages: to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and If you receive a new text message while your phone is not the Uconnect Phone connected to Uconnect Phone, an announcement will be •...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Send Messages: List of Preset Messages: You can send messages using Uconnect Phone. To send a 1. Yes new message: 2. No • Push the Phone button. 3. Where are you? • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 4.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Push the Phone 11. See you in 15 minutes button. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 12. I am on my way “Setup, Incoming Message Announcement,” you will 13.
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Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) home redial language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 148: General Information
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the The Uconnect Voice Command system allows following conditions: you to control your AM, FM radio, disk player, •...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Pushing the Voice Command button while the sys- WARNING! tem is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 150: Commands
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To hear the first available Menu, push the Voice Com- 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu.” volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Com- mand system is speaking.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • “Bluetooth Streaming” (to switch to Bluetooth Stream- Radio FM ing mode) To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM.” In • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) USB Mode • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) To switch to USB mode, say “USB.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Memo Mode – “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo.” In – “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: –...
Page 154: Voice Training
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Tutorial” parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedure may be re- • “Voice Training” peated with a new user. The system will adapt to the NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to push the Voice last trained voice only.
Page 155: Front Seat Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 156: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 157: Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Front Passenger Easy Entry Seat — Two-Door Models Pull upward on the recline lever (toward the rear of the vehicle) and slide the entire seat forward. Recline Lever WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 158: Tip N' Slide Seats - Two-Door Models
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The front passenger seats have a track memory, which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track regardless of its original position. • The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its sitting position.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Recline Lever Tip n’ Slide Rotate the entire seat assembly toward the instrument Passenger Seat panel. In addition to Easy Entry, the front passenger seat is also equipped with Tip n’ Slide. This feature allows for easier entry for rear passengers.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pull upward on the recline lever and slide the entire seat With the seat forward, pull the entire seat assembly forward (Easy Entry). toward the instrument panel. Easy Entry Lever Tip n’ Slide...
Page 161: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Heated Seats — If Equipped When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of On some models, the front driver and passenger seats operation.
Page 162: Head Restraints
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! when using the seat heater. It may cause burns The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- even at low temperatures, especially if used for erly installed and adjusted prior to operating the long periods of time.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint WARNING! posts into the holes and push downward. Then adjust it • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- to the appropriate height. sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE two head restraint guides and pull upward on the head WARNING! (Continued) restraint. Replace the head restraint before driving the death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely vehicle with passengers in the rear seat. To replace the stow removed head restraints in a location outside head restraint, insert the head restraint rods into the the occupant compartment.
Page 165: Removing The Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Removing the Rear Seat — Two-Door Models NOTE: • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the front seats. • Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Push down on the release bar on each side, and pull the seat out and away from the lower bracket. 4. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Folding Rear Seat WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in the forward Release Bar Location tumble position.
Page 167: Replacing The Rear Seat - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 WARNING! WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, • To help protect against personal injury, passengers inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people should not be seated in the rear cargo area with the riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously rear seat folded down or removed from the vehicle.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 169: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 To Raise The Rear Seat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference Release both the hood latches. from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
Page 170: Lights
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE down slightly on the hood before pushing the safety latch. passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood. and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 171: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Headlights And Parking Lights Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent This system automatically turns the headlights on or off for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for according to ambient light levels.
Page 172: Turn Signals
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Headlight Switch NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will turn on in the Automatic mode.
Page 173: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you, to a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 174: Instrument Panel Dimmer
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
Page 175: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE: The Daytime Running Light on the same side of in the multifunction lever. These lights are also controlled the vehicle as the active turn signal will turn off auto- automatically by the Illuminated Entry System. matically when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Lamp The courtesy and dome lights will turn on when the front doors are opened, by rotating the control for the dimmer switch on the multifunction lever fully upward, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is pushed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 The rear cargo light may be turned on by pushing the When a door is open and the interior lights are on, lens. Push the lens a second time to turn the light off. rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom posi- tion will cause all the interior lights to turn off.
Page 178: Windshield Wipers And Washers
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever.
Page 179: Windshield Wiper Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- tion. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper operation.
Page 180: Intermittent Wiper System
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
Page 181: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Windshield Washers Mist Feature To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
Page 182: Tilt Steering Column
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull upwards on the lever to lock the column firmly in place. Mist Control TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column...
Page 183: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 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. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
Page 184: To Activate
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 185: To Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 To Deactivate The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with-...
Page 186: To Accelerate For Passing
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Page 187: Electrical Power Outlets
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) auxiliary power outlets moderate hills is normal. that can provide power for accessories designed for use with the standard power outlet adapters.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A second power outlet is located inside the center console and is powered directly from the vehicle battery. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 On vehicles equipped with a rear subwoofer, there is a third power outlet located in the right rear cargo area. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin Rear Power Outlet —...
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Manyaccessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 191: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the front of the center console to convert DC current to AC current.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter WARNING! manually push the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 193: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 CUPHOLDERS Rear Cupholders The rear cupholders are located on the back of the center Front Cupholders console. The front cupholders are located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
Page 194: Storage
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glove Compartment The lockable glove compartment is located on the pas- senger side of the lower instrument panel. Pull outward on the handle/latch to open the glove compartment. Console Storage Compartment To lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert the ignition key and turn.
Page 195: Rear Storage Compartment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 There is an extra storage area underneath the console lid. Rear Storage Compartment — If Equipped The console lid has an integrated paper clip feature that The rear cargo area storage compartment cover is held by can hold small items.
Page 196: Dual Top - Two-Door Models - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Open the rear compartment cover. from the sport bar. The soft top was installed at the factory for shipping purposes only. The soft top and the hard top are to be used independently. Removal is mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the soft top.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- 4. Disconnect the knuckles from the left and right metal Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Re- pivot brackets. Remove the soft top from the vehicle moval”...
Page 198: Installing The Soft Top - Two-Door Models
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Right and left quarter windows 5. Unzip the zipper on the sport bar cover to expose the pivot brackets. Remove the brackets using a #T30 Torx • Rear window head driver. Recover and re-zip the sports bar cover. 2.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 b. Lay the soft top into the rear of the vehicle with the bows pointing forward and the curved portion of the bows facing upward. c. Reattach the knuckles onto the metal pivot brackets. NOTE: To aid in reattaching the knuckles, you may carefully tap on the knuckles using a rubber mallet.
Page 200: Dual Top - Four-Door Models - If Equipped
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top. 6. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover should be discarded.
Page 201: Removing The Soft Top - Four-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 mandatory to prevent any possible wear and tear on the 3. Ensure the tether strap is secure to the pivot bracket. soft top. Your vehicle warranty will not cover damage Unbutton the side bow tether strap (both sides). resulting from both tops remaining on the vehicle at the same time for extended periods of time.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. The tether strap must be hooked onto the pivot bracket prior to removal of soft top from vehicle (both sides).
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 6. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket bolts 8. Remove the soft top from the vehicle and store in a (two per side) from the sport bar using a 10.0 mm clean, dry location (another person may be needed to wrench or socket driver.
Page 204: Installing The Soft Top - Four-Door Models
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- 2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom Top Three- Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Instal- Piece Modular Hard Top — Front/Rear Panel Re- lation”...
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 NOTE: If you are doing this alone, use one arm to hold the soft top up, the other to align the brackets. 6. Install the pivot bracket bolts back into place using a 10.0 mm wrench or socket driver.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Using the plastic reinforcement as a handle remove the CAUTION! tether strap from the bracket hook by sliding strap up off hook and slide down the side bow (both sides). Do not overtighten the screws. You can strip the screws if they are overtightened.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top. 11. Unsnap and remove the black boot cover. This cover should be discarded.
Page 208: Freedom Top Three-Piece Modular Hard Top - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FREEDOM TOP THREE-PIECE MODULAR HARD CAUTION! TOP — IF EQUIPPED Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior CAUTION! water damage, stains or mildew: • It is recommended that the top be free of water •...
Page 209: Front Panel(S) Removal
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Front Panel(s) Removal NOTE: Left panel must be removed before removing right panel. 1. Fold down the sun visor, and move it to the side. 2. Turn the rear fasteners (knobs) (located on the over- head speaker bar assembly) counterclockwise until they can be removed.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Turn the center L-shaped locks (two) from the center 4. Turn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoul- of the roof panel. der belt anchorage).
Page 211: Freedom Top Storage Bag
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the Freedom Top Storage Bag windshield. Vehicles equipped with a Freedom Top Modular Hard Top, come with a Freedom Top storage bag that allows you to store your Freedom Top panels.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Insert the right side Freedom panel into the bag with the Unfold the black panel divider (ensure the divider is latches facing downward. laying flat). Secure the Velcro, located at the center of the divider.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Insert the left-side Freedom panel into the bag with the Unfold the outer flap and zip the Freedom bag closed. latches facing upward. NOTE: Ensure the front Freedom panel latch is closed prior to inserting the panel into the bag.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Install the seat attachment strap (at the top of the bag) Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks and through the loops. straps facing the back of the rear seat. Attach the clips at the bottom of the bag to the child restraint anchorages, located at the base of the rear seat.
Page 215: Front Panel(S) Installation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and Front Panel(s) Installation loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap to NOTE: Set the panels on the windshield frame so that tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear seat.
Page 216: Front Panel(S) Installation With Rear Hard Top Removed
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Panel(s) Installation With Rear Hard Top NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly Removed to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the 1.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 4. Remove the six Torx head screws that secure the hard 6. Locate the wire harness on the left rear inside corner of top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a the vehicle.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Release the red locking tab by pulling outward to the 8. To remove the wiring harness push the tab and pull right. downward to disconnect. Red Locking Tab Push Tab To Disconnect...
Page 219: Rear Hard Top Installation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 9. To remove the washer hose, pinch the grips on hose NOTE: The removal of the Freedom Top requires four connector and pull downward. adults located on each corner. Failure to follow this caution could damage the Freedom Top.
Page 220: Door Frame
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • The Torx fasteners that attach the hard top to the • Careless handling and storage of the removable body should be torqued to 88 in lb +/- 22 in lb (10 door frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water N·m +/- 2.5 N·m).
Page 221: Door Frame Removal
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Door Frame Removal WARNING! 1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door knobs (two per door). frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for WARNING! storage. Store in a secure location. • Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the door frame(s) removed as you will lose the protec- tion that they can provide.
Page 223: Door Frame Installation - Two-Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the doors removed as you will lose the protection that they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use during off-road operation only. Door Frame Installation —...
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Starting with the front of the door frame, clip it over 5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both the metal side bar and then clip the rear, making sure knobs.
Page 225: Door Frame Installation - Four-Door Models - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models — If 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal Equipped sport bar and push onto the side bar making sure not to pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to 1.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Carefully set the front of the front door frame in the 7. Position the rear of the front door frame to lay on top rubber seal at the top of the windshield. of the front of the rear door frame.
Page 227: Soft Top - Two-Door Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 9. Tighten the front knob, then the rear most knob, and SOFT TOP — TWO-DOOR MODELS then the middle knob. Repeat this procedure for the Please visit the Owners Manual on your DVD for other side.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the temperature is below 72°F (24°C) and/or the top CAUTION! has been folded down for a period of time, the top will • Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car appear to have shrunk when you raise it, making it difficult to put up.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or • The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed force any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing only for protection against the elements.
Page 230: Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top CAUTION! Refer to “Lowering The Soft Top” in this section for Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior further information. water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: 1.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 2. Remove the back window. 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side 5. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. the Sunrider link to lock in the link (Sunrider Models only).
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 6. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so 7. Release the Sunrider latch (both sides). that they rest on top of the soft top.
Page 234: Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Open the swing gate and lower the top. Quick Steps To Raising The Soft Top Refer to “Raising The Soft Top” in this section for further NOTE: Ensure fabric does not overhang the sides of the information.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 2. Engage header latches.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Install rear corner panels. 4. Install the back window. 5. Install the side windows.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 6. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- 7. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door rarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. Start channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window.
Page 239: Lowering The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Lowering The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Quarter Window 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Check Strap 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 4 — Sail Panel 9 —...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft 3. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the top.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 4. Open the swing gate. corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate 9. Beginning from the rear lower corner, completely bracket on both the left and right sides. unzip the window. 7. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching. 8.
Page 244: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle 105
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. Once unzipped, remove the side window retainers 12. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so from the door channel and body side channel. Repeat that they rest on top of the soft top. this step on the opposite side.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 14. Completely release the latches from the loops on the unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the windshield frame. If your vehicle is not equipped swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket with the Sunrider package, proceed to Step 15.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15. Make sure the plastic sleeves are slid rearward over 16. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sunrider the Sunrider link to lock in the link (Sunrider Models Models only). only).
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 17. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high- mounted brake light. Move to the front of the vehicle. Grasp the side bow behind the header and lift the top, folding it toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 248: Raising The Soft Top
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 18. Tuck the fabric and the check straps between the Raising The Soft Top bows and as far inward as possible. This will keep 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the 5. Make sure the Sunrider bracket on the side bows side bow and the 2–bow (middle bow) up and over the latches to the door rails (Sunrider Models only).
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each 7. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them side onto the windshield loops (do not close the by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior latches).
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail 9. Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body panels over the rear roof bow. side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- 11. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door porarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 the Velcro along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertion 12. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window. The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 14. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to prevent damage. 15.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. 18. Apply downward pressure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel. 17.
Page 257: Sunrider (Two-Door Models) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 19. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to SUNRIDER (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF their secured position. EQUIPPED CAUTION! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
Page 258: Opening The Sunrider
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening The Sunrider 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 5. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. Wrap the 6. Reposition the sun visors. straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other side.
Page 260: Closing The Sunrider
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing The Sunrider CAUTION! 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. The soft top is not designed to carry any additional 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunting, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or • Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car force any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing wash.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Careless handling and storage of the soft top may rely on them to contain occupants within the ve- hicle or to protect against injury during an acci- damage the seals, causing water to leak into the dent.
Page 263: Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 NOTE: Do not remove any of the three attachment knobs Quick Steps For Lowering The Soft Top unless you are planning on installing the hard top. 1. Remove the side windows.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the back window. 3. Release header latches from the windshield frame. NOTE: Start zipper from the right side to remove back window.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 4. Release the sail panel retainers from the body side 5. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. top. NOTE: When releasing the sail panel retainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear roof bow.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Fold header rearward, pulling the fabric to the rear. 7. Release Sunrider latch (both sides).
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 8. Open the swing gate and lower the top. NOTE: Ensure the fabric does not overhang the sides of the vehicle.
Page 268: Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Quick Steps For Raising The Soft Top 1. Open the swing gate and raise the top, engaging the Sunrider latches (another person may be needed to help with this operation).
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 2. Install rear corner panels. 3. Rotate the header forward.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Engage the header latches. 5. Install the back window.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 6. Install the side windows. 7. To install the side windows, affix the window tempo- rarily by attaching to the Velcro in the rear corner. Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm).
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 9. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the Velcro along the top and rear of the window.
Page 274: Folding Down The Soft Top
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Down The Soft Top 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter Window 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter Window 5 —...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to 3. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft on the windshield frame. top. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 • Unzip the rear window starting at the right lower 4. Open the swing gate. corner of the window. Pull the zipper up, across the 5. Before unzipping the rear window, release the first 3 in top and down to the left lower corner.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the rear window retainer from the swing gate 8. Undo the Velcro that runs along the top and rear edge bracket on both the left and right sides. of the side window. 9.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 11. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers from the body 12. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. top.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed 14. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift unless the hard top is being installed. To remove the the top. swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while rolling the entire bracket back in toward the vehicle to disengage.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 15. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the 16. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as fabric rearward. Gently rest the header on top of the shown.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 17. Release the side bows by pushing down on the latch slide the top along the door frame track to the rear above the front of the rear door. Push the top door frame. rearward to disengage.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 21. Once the top is fully down, use the Velcro straps provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the strap around the side bows and through the slot on the body. 20.
Page 284: Putting Up The Soft Top
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Putting Up The Soft Top NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to prevent the doors from getting scratched. It may be helpful to open the rear doors. 1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame”...
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider locking 7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. mechanisms that are located above the front of the rear doors.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the 9. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side bow until it rests on the windshield frame. side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches).
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 10. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them 11. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the pulling the sail panels over the rear roof bow (4– interior side of the body channel.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side 12. To install the side windows, affix the window tem- channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear porarily by attaching it to the Velcro in the upper rear window loose (on both sides).
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 13. Insert the front retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can result in wind and water leaks or damage to the window.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the Velcro along the top and rear of the window. Repeat this step for the opposite side.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 15. Locate the black swing gate bar. Slide the swing gate 16. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. window.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 18. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the 19. Insert the rear window retainer into the swing gate swing gate brackets. bracket on both the left and right sides.
Page 293: Sunrider (Four-Door Models) - If
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 20. Complete the installation of the sail panel by insert- SUNRIDER (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF ing the rest of the retainer into the body channel. EQUIPPED 21. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to CAUTION! their secured position.
Page 294: Opening The Sunrider
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening The Sunrider 3. Make sure to slide the plastic sleeves forward to unlock the Sunrider links. 1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header, and lift 5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently rest the top. the header on top of the rear portion of the deck.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Fold the top so that the material forms a W as shown. 7. Secure the top by using the two provided straps. Each Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. strap will wrap around the side bow and Velcro to itself;...
Page 297: Closing The Sunrider
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 Closing The Sunrider remove the side bars and fold down the windshield, drive slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the Perform the above steps in the opposite order. speed of the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with NOTE: Failure to fold the fabric rearward will allow the low range operation preferred if you are driving off-road material to sag and may block the rearview mirror.
Page 298: Lowering The Windshield And Removing Side
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If you remove the doors, store them outside the Carefully follow these warnings to help protect vehicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door against personal injury: may cause personal injury.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 7. Remove the one hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the plastic trim on the bottom side of the side bar, one hex bolt (13 mm) on the side of the side bar, and one hex bolt (13 mm) on top of the side bar.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! You or others could be injured if you carry the side Do not remove the head impact foam from the side bars loose in your vehicle. Remove the side bars from bars, as damage to the foam may result.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 NOTE: It may be necessary to use a battery terminal 12. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the puller tool in order to separate the wiper arms from the rubber hood bumpers. shaft after the nuts have been removed.
Page 302: Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars
300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars 3. Attach the front of the side bar to the windshield frame. 1. Raise the windshield. • Install the top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then the 2.
Page 303: Rear Window Features - Hard Top Only
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY round-headed Torx head screws (using a #40 Torx Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped head driver) on each side of the base of the wind- A rotary switch on the center portion of the control lever shield.
Page 304: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. The rear window defroster button is located on Rotate the switch upward past the first detent the climate controls mode control knob.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Control Buttons ..... . .338 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..309 ▫...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Average Fuel Economy....351 ▫ Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode ..366 ▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ....351 UCONNECT 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO .
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 ▫ Operation Instructions — DISC Mode For CD ▫ Connecting An External USB Device ..405 And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD – Video . . .392 ▫ Using This Feature.....405 ▫...
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If CLIMATE CONTROLS ....415 Equipped ......419 ▫...
Page 311: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Climate Controls 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 3 — Radio 9 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Assist Handle 10 — Power Mirror Switch — If Equipped 5 —...
Page 312: Instrument Cluster
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 1. Fuel Gauge 4. Temperature Gauge • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank • The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. perature.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL individual trip mileage. Refer to “Odometer/Trip CAUTION! (Continued) Odometer/ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) Button” for remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately further information. and call an authorized dealer for service. • U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser WARNING! the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Vehicle Odometer Messages CAUTION! If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Electronic Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the instrument ture “HOTOIL” Warning message illuminated will cluster, all messages will display in the EVIC. Refer to eventually cause severe transmission damage or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center —...
Page 316: Warning And Indicator Lights
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Dis- WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS play / Compass Mini-Trip Computer Display — If IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on Equipped in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- •...
Page 317: Red Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Red Telltale Indicator Lights Charging System Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Charging System Warning Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s nonessential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle).
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the ve- hicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake ap- plication. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force system.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Coolant Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
Page 326: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Low Fuel Warning Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Fuel Warning Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.8 gal (10.6 L), this light will turn on and a single chime will sound.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal control system. It also could affect fuel economy and operating conditions.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or more Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- CAUTION! (Continued) quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure placement equipment that is not of the same size, as intended.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light —...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light This light indicates when the rear axle lock has been activated. 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 336: Green Telltale Indicator Lights
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Sway Bar Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the front sway bar is disconnected. Green Telltale Indicator Lights Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 337: White Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale What It Means Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The left or right arrow will flash with the corresponding exterior turn signal lights when the turn signal lever is operated. A chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light This indicator shows when the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature is turned on. The lamp will be on solid when HDC is armed.
Page 339: Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 340: Compass And Trip Computer - If Equipped
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED The Compass/Trip Computer features a driver- interactive display (displays information on outside tem- perature, compass direction, and trip information). It is located on the lower left part of the cluster below the speedometer.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 NOTE: The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature;...
Page 342: Compass/Temperature Display
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass/Temperature Display NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a Uconnect Navi- gation Radio, the NAV system will provide the compass direction, and the variance and calibration menus will be unavailable. The compass will perform accurately, based on GPS signals instead of the Earth’s magnetic field.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 button to increase the variance one step. Repeat as 3. Release the RESET button, then push and hold again necessary until the desired variance is achieved. for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is displayed, with the CAL indicator on continuously in NOTE: The factory default zone is 8.
Page 344: Trip Conditions
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Elapsed Time Average Fuel Economy / Distance To Empty (DTE) / Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. • Average Fuel Economy Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the RUN or START positions.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last reset. ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped The ECO indicator will illuminate when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 346: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system conveniently allows the driver to select a (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED variety of useful information by pushing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • System Status and Warnings (Door Ajar, etc.) • MENU Button • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Push and release the MENU button to advance the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu The system allows the driver to select information by features or to return to the Main Menu from a pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering sub-menu.
Page 348: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RIGHT Arrow Button • Service TPM System (refer to Tire Pressure Monitor- ing System in Starting and Operating ) Push and release the RIGHT arrow button • Damaged Key when prompted by the EVIC to Reset Main Menu features with a reset capability or to •...
Page 349: Evic Main Menu
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • Personal Settings Not Avail. – Vehicle in Motion — EVIC Main Menu manual transmission To step to each main menu feature push and release the • Door Open (with vehicle graphic showing which door MENU button once for each step.
Page 350: Compass, Outside Temperature Display / Eco (Fuel Saver Mode) - If Equipped
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Transmission Temp — Automatic Transmission Only seconds without pushing the RIGHT arrow but- • Oil Life Remaining (Automatic Oil Change Indica- ton, RESET ALL will return to RESET and only the selected feature will have been reset. tor) •...
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function The ECO message will display below the outside tem- normally. perature in the EVIC display (if the audio system is on the ECO indicator will override the audio information NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and display line if the Display Fuel Saver personal setting is...
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Push the DOWN button until “Calibrate Compass” NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from displays in the EVIC. the top of the instrument panel; this is where the compass sensor is located. 4. Push and release the RIGHT button to start the calibration.
Page 353: Digital Speedometer
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 To Change The Compass Variance: Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Average 1. Turn the ignition switch RUN (it is not necessary to Fuel Economy can be reset by pushing and holding the start the engine).
Page 354: Elapsed Time
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) Vehicle Information estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change Push and release the MENU button until “Vehicle Infor- to a text display of LOW FUEL.” This display will mation”...
Page 355: Evic Units Selection (Units In Display)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Oil Change Required 2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. will display in the EVIC display for approximately 5 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the...
Page 356: System Warnings
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Warnings Push and release the MENU button until Personal Set- tings displays in the EVIC. Displays “SYSTEM OK” if there are no active Warning Messages stored. Pushing and releasing the DOWN Use the DOWN arrow button to display one of the arrow button when “SYSTEM OK”...
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Auto Unlock On Exit Sound Horn With Lock When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the When on is selected, a short horn sound will occur when vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pushed.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Headlights Only) Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, push and release the RIGHT When on is selected, and the headlight switch is in the button until “Off,”...
Page 359: Tire Pressure - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Display Units In information will display in the audio information/ECO line of the display when the audio system is on. To make The EVIC can be changed between English and Metric your selection, push and release the RIGHT button until units of measure.
Page 360: Uconnect 130
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT 130 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 another selection. Holding either button will bypass 5. To exit, push any button/knob, or wait five seconds. stations without stopping, until you release it. RW/FF TIME Button Pushing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons Push the TIME button to alternate display of the time and causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the radio frequency.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
Page 363: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM MP3 Audio Play and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display Push the EJECT button to eject the CD.
Page 365: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 the current selection. Pushing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Push this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 character extension) Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not following table are supported.
Page 368: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected MP3 player, or iPod, and utilize the vehicle’s audio by the following: system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than Pushing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to CD-R media auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.
Page 369: Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 UCONNECT 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL another selection. Holding either button will bypass Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped stations without stopping, until you release it. Push this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect Phone” in “Under- Voice Command System (Radio) —...
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 3. After adjusting the hours, push the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Push the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or None undefined Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pushing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is AM/FM Button displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Push the button to select either AM or FM mode. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET/RND Button —...
Page 375: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by MP3 Audio Play pushing the pushbutton twice. NOTE: Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding •...
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio CAUTION! (Continued) ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 377: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 SEEK Button AM/FM Button Push the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Push the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Push the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Push this button while the CD is playing to activate...
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are folders will result in this display. With 200 files, exceed- CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Specification quency (kHz) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 380: List Button - Cd Mode For Mp3 Play
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback Of MP3 Files LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pushing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 381: Uconnect (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Push and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Uconnect (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped to return to elapsed time display. Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Operation Instructions —...
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number visit the Sirius web site at www.siriusxm.com, or at display will time out in two minutes. Push any button on www.siriusxm.ca for Canadian residents.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Push and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: listenable station in AM/FM mode. Push the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (push and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pushing the SEEK button when the Music Type RW/FF function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next...
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, push the SET button. The Buttons 1 - 6 symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 386: Uconnect 230 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the JACK) radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 another selection. Holding either button will bypass Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped stations without stopping, until you release it. Push this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect Phone” for further SCAN Button details.
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, push the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Pushing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons will begin to blink. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL seconds will allow the program format type to be se- control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the lected.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Information Inform Sports Sports Jazz Jazz Talk Talk News News Top 40 Top 40 Nostalgia Nostalga Weather Weather Oldies Oldies By pushing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is Personality Persnlty displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency...
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • DVD Play Options — Selecting the DVD Play Options SETUP Button will display the following: Pushing the SETUP button allows you to select between • Subtitle — Repeatedly pushing SELECT will switch the following items: subtitles to different subtitle languages that are avail- NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll able on the disc (if equipped).
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Power — Allows you to turn the power ON and OFF Menu Language — If Equipped (if equipped). Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the • Lock — Locks out rear remote controls (if equipped). default startup DVD menu language (effective only if language supported by disc).
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Subtitle Language — If Equipped Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide language (effective only if the language is supported by screen, pan scan, and letter box.
Page 394: Operation Instructions - Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd - Video
392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, push the SET button. The Buttons 1 - 6 symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 to an authorized dealer to change the region code of the prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays player a maximum of five times. INSERT DISC, insert the CD into the player. Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc CAUTION! is loading and “READING DISC”...
Page 396: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is TIME Button (CD MODE) being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Push this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Push and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio.
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Media (Disc Types) • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the character extension) radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, •...
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3/WMA File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Specification quency (kHz) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- Layer 3 192, 160, 128,...
Page 399: List Button - Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback Of MP3/WMA Files before writing to the disc.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the INFO button once more to return to elapsed NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the time priority mode. device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up.
Page 401: Uconnect (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) Macrovision No function. This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection No function. technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has calling: limited coverage in Alaska.
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode form of short audio mutes. Push the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pushing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next.
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Push Pushing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display following items: window.
Page 406: Equipped
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED EQUIPPED This feature allows an external USB device to be plugged Refer to your Uconnect Supplement Manual for detailed into the USB port, located in the center console. operating instructions.
Page 407: Connecting An External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 Connecting An External USB Device device may take a few minutes to connect), the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by pushing Use a connection cable to connect an external USB device radio switches, as described below.
Page 408: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The audio device battery charges when plugged into • Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific previous track. audio device). • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device playing a track, skips to the next track or push the VR Using Radio Buttons...
Page 409: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 • Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the previous or next track. Pushing the SEEK >> button desired track, when it is playing the track, push the during play mode will jump to the next track in the SCAN button again.
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE control knob: The TUNE control knob functions in In List mode, the radio PRESET buttons are used as a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod or external or external USB device.
Page 411: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 • Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top-menu item CAUTION! (Continued) to be selected and push the TUNE control knob. This • Placing items on the iPod or external USB device, will display the next sub-menu list item on the audio or connections to the iPod or external USB device device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device...
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect phone system to list the audio devices. To enter BTSA mode, push either “AUX” button on the radio or push the VR button and say “Bluetooth Next Track Streaming Audio.”...
Page 413: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker surface of the steering wheel.
Page 414: Cd Player
412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset button. precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 415: Radio Operation And Mobile Devices
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular Regulatory And Safety Information disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- USA/CANADA ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 416 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless NOTE: radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy • This equipment has been tested and found to comply emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emit- with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Page 417 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician Blower Control for help. Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- CLIMATE CONTROLS tilation system in any mode. The The air conditioning and heating system is designed to blower speed increases as you move make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Page 418 416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • MAX A/C NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser For maximum cooling, turn on the A/C and recirculation located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt buttons at the same time.
Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 • Panel • Floor Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- Air is directed through the floor outlets with a ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct small amount flowing through the defrost and airflow.
Page 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, NOTE: Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make Conditioning (A/C) button is not pushed. This dehu- the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the Equipped Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO. NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only. Temperature Control Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating...
Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or system completely and closes the outside air intake.
Page 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 Blower Control NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart that follows for details. For full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation, turn the knob to the AUTO position. In manual mode, there are seven blower speeds that can be individually selected.
Page 424 422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control is a difference in temperature between the upper and knob (on the right) to one of the following positions: lower outlets.
Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Defrost • Recirculation Control Air is directed through the windshield and side The system will automatically control recircu- window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- lation. However, pushing the Recirculation mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- Control button will put the system in recircu- shield and side window defrosting.
Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 • Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows system to go into Recirculation mode, you must first to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, move the Mode knob to Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, or Mix push the Recirculation button to return to outside air.
Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation Window Fogging Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- is not recommended because it may cause window moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The fogging.
Page 429 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 Side Window Demisters A/C Air Filter — If Equipped A side window demister outlet is located at each end of The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct entering the cabin.
Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Shifting......439 STARTING PROCEDURES ....434 ▫...
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Side Step Removal — If Equipped..463 AUTOSTICK ......451 ▫...
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 BRAKE SYSTEM ..... . .480 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ... . .499 ▫...
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Spinning ......517 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....535 ▫...
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ....546 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....563 ▫...
Page 436: Starting Procedures
434 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission — If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU- inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the vehicle.
Page 437: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Normal Starting start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 sec- onds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator Starting”...
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the WARNING! (Continued) engine is flooded. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- CAUTION! mission cannot be started this way.
Page 439: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 With Tip Start — Automatic Transmission Only After Starting If the engine fails to start after you have followed the The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- decrease as the engine warms up.
Page 440: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
438 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the electrical cord could cause electrocution.
Page 441: Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 You should always use first gear when starting from a standing position. Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for both fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in recommended shift speed chart. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration.
Page 442: Downshifting
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Engine Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 3.6L Accel. 15 (24) 24 (39) 34 (55) 47 (76) 56 (90) Cruise 10 (16) 19 (31)
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Failure to follow the maximum recommended • Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears downshifting speeds may cause the engine damage at higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine and/or damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal and clutch systems, Any attempt to shift into lower is pressed.
Page 444: Reverse Shifting
442 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Gear Selection 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 Maximum Speed 80 (129) 70 (113) 50 (81) 30 (48) 15 (24) NOTE: Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for warns the driver that they are about to shift the trans- 2H and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be signifi-...
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure is firmly pressing the brake pedal. those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while running.
Page 446: Key Ignition Park Interlock
444 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the WARNING! (Continued) key in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and or the transmission gear selector.
Page 447: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Five-Speed Automatic Transmission — If The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual shifts can Equipped be made using the Autostick shift control (refer to The transmission gear position display (located in the AutoStick in this section).
Page 448: Gear Ranges
446 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or vehicle in this range. NEUTRAL into another gear range. When parking on a level surface, you may shift the NOTE: transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking...
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un- • Before moving the gear selector/shift lever out of wanted movement. PARK, you must turn the ignition switch from the • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni- LOCK/OFF position to the ON/RUN position, and tion key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! verify that it indicates the PARK position (P). Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE (D) Transmission Limp Home Mode This range should be used for most city and highway Transmission function is monitored electronically for driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 453: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- ditions are present: 5.
Page 454: Operation
452 STARTING AND OPERATING This system can also provide you with more control result. It will remain in the selected gear until another during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- below.
Page 455: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 • You can start out, from a stop, in first or second gear. WARNING! Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear can be helpful in Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a snowy or icy conditions.
Page 456: Operating Instructions/Precautions
454 STARTING AND OPERATING Operating Instructions/Precautions The transfer case provides four mode positions: • 2H (Two-wheel drive high range) • 4H (Four-wheel drive high range) • N (Neutral) • 4L (Four-wheel drive low range) Four-Wheel Drive Shift Lever The transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2H position for normal street and highway conditions such as hard-surfaced roads.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. The 4H and 4L When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed will positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces be approximately three times (four times for Rubicon only and not intended for normal driving.
Page 458: Shift Positions
456 STARTING AND OPERATING 4H Position WARNING! (Continued) This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together, the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL (N) forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same position disengages both the front and rear drive speed.
Page 459: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 speed. This range (4L) provides additional traction and Shifting Procedure maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces 2H to 4H or 4H to 2H only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion.
Page 460: Trac-Lok Rear Axle - If Equipped
458 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the TRAC-LOK REAR AXLE — IF EQUIPPED vehicle completely stopped; however, difficulty may oc- The Trac-Lok rear axle provides a constant driving force cur due to the mating teeth not being properly aligned. to both rear wheels and reduces wheel spin caused by the Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth align- loss of traction at one driving wheel.
Page 461: Axle Lock (Tru-Lok) - Rubicon Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 WARNING! Onvehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground. The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground and cause you to lose control of your vehicle. AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOK) —...
Page 462: Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect - If Equipped
460 STARTING AND OPERATING To activate the system, push the bottom of the AXLE ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR DISCONNECT — IF LOCK switch once to lock the rear axle only (the “Rear EQUIPPED Axle Lock Indicator Light” will illuminate), push the Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic discon- bottom of the switch again to lock the front axle (the necting stabilizer/sway bar.
Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 sway bar should remain in on-road mode during normal driving conditions. WARNING! Do not disconnect the stabilizer bar and drive on hard-surfaced roads or at speeds above 18 mph (29 km/h); you may lose control of the vehicle, which could result in serious injury.
Page 464: On-Road Driving Tips
462 STARTING AND OPERATING To disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar, shift to either 4H WARNING! or 4L and push the SWAY BAR switch to obtain the off-road position. Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” If the stabilizer/sway bar will not return to on-road in “Starting And Operating”...
Page 465: Off-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- rily in off-road conditions.
Page 466: The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
464 STARTING AND OPERATING conditions: hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control- ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and maintain a good driving posture.
Page 467: When To Use 4L (Low) Range
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 WARNING! CAUTION! Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down Do not use 4L (Low) range when operating the cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an vehicle on dry pavement. Driveline hardware dam- off-road situation. age can result.
Page 468: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
466 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires Snow and is very difficult to get through. You should use In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at second gear (manual transmission), or DRIVE (automatic slower speeds, shift the transmission into a low gear and transmission), with the transfer case in the 4L (Low)
Page 469: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 key to driving in soft sand is using the appropriate tire Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High pressure, accelerating slowly, avoiding abrupt maneu- Points) vers and maintaining the vehicle’s momentum. If you are While driving off-road, you will encounter many types of going to be driving on large soft sandy areas or dunes, terrain.
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING Using A Spotter CAUTION! There are many times where it is hard to see the obstacle • Never attempt to straddle a rock that is large or determine the correct path. Determining the correct enough to strike your axles or undercarriage. path can be extremely difficult when you are confronting •...
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 You should now be able to drive out following the trench CAUTION! you just created at a 45-degree angle. Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter WARNING! than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will become high-centered.
Page 472: Hill Climbing
470 STARTING AND OPERATING branches or other obstacles on the path? Can you safely CAUTION! recover the vehicle if something goes wrong? If every- thing looks good and you feel confident, shift the trans- Winching or rocking the vehicle off hard objects mission into a lower gear with 4L (Low) engaged, and increases the risk of underbody damage.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 and maintain headway by turning the steering wheel no controlled descent? Are there obstacles? Is it a straight more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and forth. This will descent? Is there plenty of distance at the base of the hill provide a fresh bite into the surface and will usually to regain control if the vehicle descends to fast? If you feel provide enough traction to complete the climb.
Page 474: Driving Through Water
472 STARTING AND OPERATING which increases the possibilities of a downhill slide or WARNING! rollover. Make sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable soils. If possible, transverse the incline at If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot an angle heading slightly up or down.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 your vehicle’s abilities and be able to recover it if CAUTION! something goes wrong. You should never stop or shut a • Water ingestion into the axles, transmission, trans- vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested water into the engine air intake.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING waters; check for hidden obstacles. Make sure you will not CAUTION! be intruding on any wildlife, and you can recover the vehicle if necessary. The key to a safe crossing is the water Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- depth, current and bottom conditions.
Page 477: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 the slowest current can push the heaviest vehicle down- always a good idea to check for damage. That way you stream and out of control if the water is deep enough to can get any problems taken care of right away and have push on the large surface area of the vehicle’s body.
Page 478: Power Steering
476 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake The standard power steering system will give you good rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 479: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 system. This noise should be considered normal, and it CAUTION! does not in any way damage the steering system. Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering CAUTION! system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components.
Page 480: Parking Brake
478 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 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • Never use the PARK position on an automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Light”...
Page 482: Brake System
480 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! operate power windows, other controls, or move If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the the vehicle. parking brake released, a brake system malfunction • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged is indicated.
Page 483: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) example, repeated brake applications with the engine This function manages the distribution of the braking OFF) the brakes will still function. The effort required to torque between the front and rear axles by limiting brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required braking pressure to the rear axle.
Page 484: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
482 STARTING AND OPERATING • The clicking sound of solenoid valves. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) • Brake pedal pulsations. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most • A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. braking conditions.
Page 485: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The amber “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” will turn on press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position slow down or stop. and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
Page 486: Brake Assist System (Bas)
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles equipped with system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will a manual transmission if the clutch is pressed HSA will roll down the hill as normal.
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the while towing a trailer. vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide with another vehicle, object or person, and cause WARNING! serious or fatal injury.
Page 489: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 • If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, refer to 7. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- additional slighty more than one-half turn to the right. ment Panel” for further information. 8.
Page 490: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
488 STARTING AND OPERATING • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied appropriate for the steering wheel position. to the wheel that is not spinning.
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 The ESC system has three available operating modes in WARNING! 4H range. The system has one operating mode in 4L range. Two-wheel drive vehicles and four-wheel drive Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the vehicles in 2H range have two operating modes. natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road 4H Range (4WD Models)
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep WARNING! snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin • When in ESC Partial Off mode, the TCS function- than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 In the ESC Full Off mode, the engine torque reduction When in ESC Full Off mode, ESC and TCS, except for and stability features are disabled. Therefore, the en- the Brake Limited Differential (BLD) feature described in hanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable.
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Full Off . The ESC is in ESC Full Off at low vehicle WARNING! (Continued) speeds in 4L range so that it will not interfere with maneuver, the ESC and ERM systems will not engage off-road driving, but the ESC function returns to provide to assist in maintaining stability.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 than ESC would normally allow is required to gain WARNING! (Continued) traction. To turn ESC on again, momentarily push the maneuver, the ESC and ERM systems will not engage ESC OFF switch. This will restore the normal ESC On to assist in maintaining stability.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING position. It should go out with the engine running. If the WARNING! “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and...
Page 497: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 NOTE: Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- speed of the vehicle.
Page 498: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
496 STARTING AND OPERATING follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer WARNING! to “Trailer Towing” in this section for further informa- tion. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance When TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/ that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 499: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped LOW” position and the vehicle speed is less then 30 mph (48 km/h). If these conditions are not met while attempt- HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving. ing to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator light will HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in flash on/off.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING However, the driver can override HDC operation by NOTE: applying the brake to slow the vehicle down below the • If the transfer case is not in 4WD LOW range, the HDC control speed. If more speed is desired during HDC “Hill Descent Control Indicator Light”...
Page 501: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 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 504: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
502 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 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 506: Tire Terminology And Definitions
504 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after 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 507: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 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)
Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or is 650 lbs (294 kg) (since 5 x 150 lbs (68 kg) = 750 lbs XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. (340 kg), and 1400 lbs (635 kg) – 750 lbs (340 kg) = 650 lbs [294 kg]).
Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 511: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 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 512: Tire Inflation Pressures
510 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 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 At least once a month: (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 514: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
512 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 515: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 516: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
514 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what WARNING! was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You (120 km/h).
Page 517: Spare Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited CAUTION! driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immedi- ately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full compact or limited-use temporary spare installed.
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time. The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with WARNING! a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on...
Page 519: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn WARNING! to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the...
Page 520: Tread Wear Indicators
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one.
Page 521: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be WARNING! replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further information. Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to Life Of Tire follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
Page 522 520 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
Page 523: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 • Install on Rear Tires Only. WARNING! (Continued) • P225/75R16 or a P235/65R17 tire with the use of a • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having traction device that meets the SAE type “Class S” adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire specification is recommended.
Page 524: Tire Rotation Recommendations
522 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! (Continued) The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at important that only traction devices in good condi- different loads and perform different steering, handling, tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious and braking functions.
Page 525: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 CAUTION! (Continued) damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to balance tire wear. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure.
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING also increase as the vehicle is driven; this is normal and NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) sure.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 psi (207 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale CAUTION! (Continued) Light” will still be ON. In this situation, the “Tire sensor to become inoperable. After using an after- Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn OFF only market tire sealant it is recommended that you take after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recom- your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have...
Page 528: Base Tpm System
526 STARTING AND OPERATING • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire readings to the Receiver Module.
Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Monitoring Telltale Light” to illuminate or the chime to The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash sound while stowed in the spare location. on and off for 75 seconds, and will remain on solid when a system fault is detected.
Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel NOTE: housings. • If your vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. spare wheel and tire assembly, it has a tire pressure monitoring sensor, and can be monitored by the Tire 5.
Page 531: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that Premium System — If Equipped has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will sound technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the proper pressure. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- following components:...
Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING in place of the pressure value(s), indicating which Tire 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s) is not being received. NOTE: If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, • If your vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size providing the system fault still exists.
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 • If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, full-size spare wheel and tire assembly, it does not and the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM have a tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire.
Page 536: General Information
534 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L 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 537: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 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 538: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
536 STARTING AND OPERATING • Poor cold start and cold drivability. Problems that result from using gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing methanol • Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion. are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited MMT In Gasoline Warranty.
Page 539: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 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 540: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
538 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 541: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 WARNING! (Continued) time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap The fuel filler cap is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermar- portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You ket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”...
Page 543: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message VEHICLE LOADING After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system Certification Label can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- improperly installed, or damaged.
Page 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so Tire Size GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires Payload must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. added.
Page 546: Trailer Towing
544 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is 10% to 15% of the vehicle’s GTW for a conventional hitch. You must consider this as part of the load on your The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear vehicle.
Page 548: Trailer Hitch Classification
546 STARTING AND OPERATING of hitches are the most popular on the market today and and trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements. trailers. WARNING! Weight-Distributing Hitch •...
Page 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 267 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)”...
Page 550: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
548 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/Manual 3.21 Two–Door 6,900 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Sport Model...
Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/Manual 3.21 Two–Door 7,000 lbs 25 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Sahara (3 175 kg) (2.32 sq m) (907 kg)
Page 552 550 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/ 3.73 Two–Door 8,500 lbs 25 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Sahara (3 856 kg) (2.32 sq m)
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/ 4.10 Two–Door 8,600 lbs 25 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Rubicon (3 900 kg) (2.32 sq m)
Page 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/ 3.73 Four–Door 8,900 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Sport Model (4 037 kg) (2.97 sq m)
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/ 3.21 Four–Door 7,500 lbs 32 sq ft 2,000 lbs 200 lbs Automatic Sahara (3 402 kg) (2.97 sq m)
Page 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR Max. GTW Max. Trailer Engine/ (Gross Com- Axle Model Frontal Area (Gross Tongue Wt. Transmission bined Wt. Trailer Wt.) (See Note) Rating) 3.6L/ 3.73 Four–Door 9,200 lbs 32 sq ft 3,500 lbs 350 lbs Automatic Rubicon (4 173 kg) (2.97 sq m)
Page 557: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 555 NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo (ie. the GVWR), and the GVWR should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 558: Towing Requirements
556 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 559 STARTING AND OPERATING 557 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts transmission in PARK. With a manual transmis- can occur that may be difficult for the driver to sion, shift the transmission into first gear.
Page 560 558 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Page 561 STARTING AND OPERATING 559 WARNING! CAUTION! • Donot connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake loaded, it should have its own brakes and they system and cause it to fail.
Page 562 560 STARTING AND OPERATING The Trailer Tow Package will include a four–pin wiring harness. Use a factory-approved trailer harness and connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Page 563: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 561 Towing Tips NOTE: Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve perfor- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces- and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy sive shifting and heat buildup.
Page 564 562 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to AutoStick — If Equipped maximize fuel efficiency. • When using the AutoStick shift control, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and Cooling System avoids frequent downshifts.
Page 565: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 563 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE See Instructions • Automatic transmission in PARK • Manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL [N]) •...
Page 566: Recreational Towing - Four-Wheel Drive Models
564 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL • Manual transmissions must be placed in gear (not (N), automatic transmission must be shifted into PARK, in Neutral) for recreational towing. and manual transmission must be placed in gear (NOT in •...
Page 567 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that recreational towing. the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal WARNING! parts.
Page 568 566 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. CAUTION! 8. Release the brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- transmissions) for five seconds and ensure that there is mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in no vehicle movement.
Page 569 STARTING AND OPERATING 567 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL (N) 8. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or place manual transmission in NEUTRAL. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 9. Release the brake pedal. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- 10.
Page 571 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....580 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...570 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 572: Hazard Warning Flashers
570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel below the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 573: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WARNING! an impending overheat condition: You or others can be badly burned by hot engine • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 574: Torque Specifications
572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) 1/2” x 20 19 mm **Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Page 575: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 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. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! •...
Page 576: Jack Location
574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) 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. • Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
Page 577: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accessories to the spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross weight of 85 lbs (38.5 kg) including the weight of the spare tire. Preparations For Jacking 1.
Page 578: Jacking Instructions
576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a Jacking Instructions manual transmission into REVERSE. WARNING! 5. Turn the ignition to LOCK. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally help prevent personal injury or damage to your opposite of the jacking position.
Page 579 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 580 578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.
Page 581 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7.
Page 582: Road Tire Installation
580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left, Road Tire Installation and remove the jack. 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the 2.
Page 583: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 each nut has been tightened twice. For the correct lug NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack nut torque refer to “Torque Specifications” in this follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have precautions.
Page 584: Preparations For Jump-Start
582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear of • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- the engine compartment, behind the Power Distribution ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the Center.
Page 585: Jump Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 586 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of in the reverse sequence: the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery Disconnecting The Jumper Cables and the fuel injection system.
Page 587: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear you should have the battery and charging system in- and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently spected at your authorized dealer.
Page 588: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Control”...
Page 589: Gear Selector Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE CAUTION! If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following vehicle stranded off road.
Page 590 588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access port, and push and hold the override release lever down. 7. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position. 8.
Page 591: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in the “Starting And Operating” section. This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the trans- mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground...
Page 592: Without The Ignition Key
590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) Without The Ignition Key while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed position, not the ACC position. with the ignition in the LOCK position.
Page 593 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 If flatbed equipment is not available and the transfer case CAUTION! (Continued) is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the forward • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF the quirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is transfer case damage.
Page 595 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....603 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..595 ▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...607 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
Page 596 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ..632 ▫ Headlamp ......656 ▫...
Page 597: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Battery 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Under Engine Cover) 10 —...
Page 598: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
596 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 599: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 the message will appear the next time the vehicle is serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob- ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Page 600: Replacement Parts
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 601: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 602: Engine Oil
600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will CAUTION! (Continued) improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the that protect the performance and durability of your dipstick.
Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or Identification Symbol 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The This symbol means that the oil has 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a been certified by the American concern for fleet customers.
Page 604 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine Synthetic Engine Oils MOPAR SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- equivalent is recommended for all operating tempera- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes tures.
Page 605: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the Engine Air Cleaner Filter environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “Mainte- station or governmental agency for advice on how and nance Schedules” section for the proper maintenance where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in intervals.
Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended.
Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 2. Remove air hose and loosen clean air hose clamp then 3. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. release the spring clips on the air intake cover. Air Cleaner Air Hose Air Cleaner Filter Cover 1 —...
Page 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation assembly. NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the air filter element. 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward.
Page 609: Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Accessory Drive Belt Inspection When inspecting accessory drive belts, small cracks that run across ribbed surface of belt from rib to rib, are WARNING! considered normal. These are not a reason to replace belt. However, cracks running along a rib (not across) are not •...
Page 610 608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Belt slips • “Groove jumping (belt does not maintain correct position on pulley) • Belt broken (note: identify and correct problem before new belt is installed) • Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is heard or felt while drive belt is in operation) Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component such as a belt pulley.
Page 611: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- clamps to touch each other. tenance required.
Page 612: Air Conditioner Maintenance
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- fore connecting the charger to the battery.
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 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 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter) WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. With the A/C air filter removed and the blower operating, the blower can contact hands and may propel dirt and debris into your eyes, resulting in personal injury.
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 6. Remove the two particulate air filters from the HVAC air inlet housing. Pull the filter elements straight out of the housing, one at a time. Air Filter Retaining Tabs 1 — Left Retaining Tab 2 — Right Retaining Tab Air Filter Access Door Open 5.
Page 616: Body Lubrication
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Install the A/C air filter with the air filter position Body Lubrication indicators pointing in the same direction as removal. Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, CAUTION! tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease,...
Page 617: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Windshield Wiper Blades The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected periodically, not just when wiper performance problems Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the are experienced. This inspection should include the fol- windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a lowing points: mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 618 616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Wiper Blade Removal/Installation CAUTION! Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the glass without the wiper blade in place or the glass may be damaged. 1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position.
Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 holding the wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper blade down towards the base of the wiper arm. blade from the wiper arm. Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Unlocked Position Wiper Blade Removed From Wiper Arm 1 —...
Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The Front Wipers 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position. 2. Position the wiper blade near the hook on the tip of the wiper arm.
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 3. To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm, grasp the wiper blade nearest to wiper arm with your right hand. With your left hand hold the wiper arm as you pull the wiper blade away from the wiper arm past its stop far enough to unsnap the wiper blade pivot pin from the receptacle on the end of the wiper arm.
Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Wiper Blade Removed From Wiper Arm Wiper Blade Removed From Wiper Arm 1 — Wiper Arm 1 — Wiper Blade 2 — Wiper Blade 2 — Wiper Blade Pivot Pin 3 — Wiper Arm Receptacle 4 — Wiper Arm 4.
Page 623: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Installing The Rear Wiper some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades; this will help blade perfor- 1. Insert the wiper blade pivot pin into the opening on mance.
Page 624: Exhaust System
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 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 626: Cooling System
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: WARNING! (Continued) • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in do not open the hood until the radiator has had time motion.
Page 627 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to entire system for leaks.
Page 628 626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool- propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). ant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en- Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an- tifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 629 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard NOTE: MS.90032. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper • We recommend using MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 level of protection against freezing according to the Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is Technology) that meets the requirements of FCA Ma-...
Page 630 628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant specified for your vehicle.
Page 631 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 Engine Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine idling, and warm to normal operating tempera- from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 632: Brake System
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) required, the cooling system should be pressure tested performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- for leaks. sions. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Brake System minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to In order to assure brake system performance, all brake...
Page 633 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 Power Disc Brakes WARNING! Disc brakes do not require adjustment; however, several • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake hard stops during the break-in period are recommended fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material. Parts”...
Page 634: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. WARNING! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. the transmission fluid at the correct level using the This could result in a collision.
Page 635 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 Special Additives Fluid Level Check The manufacturer strongly recommends against using It is best to check the fluid level when the transmission is any special additives in the transmission. at normal operating temperature (approximately 180°F/ 82°C). This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered driving.
Page 636 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- through the dipstick tube, wait a minimum of two tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en- minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission gage in each position), ending with the transmission in before rechecking the fluid level.
Page 637: Clutch Hydraulic System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 Fluid And Filter Changes CAUTION! Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper If the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may maintenance intervals. not register on the dipstick. Do not add fluid until In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid the temperature is elevated enough to produce an becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans- accurate reading.
Page 638: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission — If Equipped Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at Selection Of Lubricant the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of Use only manufacturer’s recommended manual trans- the vehicle.
Page 639: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 Transfer Case Adding Fluid Fluid should be added only at filler hole until fluid Fluid Level Check begins to run out of the hole. The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill hole (A) when the vehicle is in a level position.
Page 640: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front/Rear Axle Fluid Selection Of Lubricant For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be Your Vehicle”...
Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 The following maintenance recommendations will enable Washing you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- resistance built into your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with What Causes Corrosion? clear water.
Page 642 640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder that will •...
Page 643 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care CAUTION! • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 644 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. carpeting. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses CAUTION! The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
Page 646 644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models buckles do not work properly. CAUTION! WARNING! To maintain the appearance of your vehicle’s interior A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and trim and top, follow these precautions: leave you with no protection.
Page 647 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 • Be especially careful when washing the windows by CAUTION! following the directions for “Care of Fabric Top Win- dows.” Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: Washing –...
Page 648 Even normal on-road driving and vehicle washing window, not up and down. MOPAR Jeep Soft Glass will eventually impact window zipper operation. To Window Cleaner or equivalent will safely clean all...
Page 649: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 regularly. Use MOPAR Soft Top Zipper Cleaner and FUSES Lubricant or equivalent to ease zipper operation. Before applying, make sure the zipper teeth are clear WARNING! of sand, mud, and other materials. Clean both sides of •...
Page 650: Totally Integrated Power Module
648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
Page 651 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – – – 30 Amp Pink – Transfer Case Module – – – 25 Amp Clear – Driver Door Node 25 Amp Clear – Passenger Door Node 40 Amp Green –...
Page 652 650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 Amp Green – Starter Solenoid 20 Amp Blue – Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Trans Range 60 Amp Yellow – Radiator Fan 30 Amp Pink – Front Wiper LO/HI 20 Amp Blue –...
Page 653 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat – If Equipped – 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw – Vehicle Entertainment System, Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module, RADIO, Antenna, Universal Garage Door Opener, Vanity Lamp –...
Page 654 652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 25 Amp Clear Auto Shut Down (ASD #1 and #2) – 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light, Switch Bank – 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shut Down (ASD #3) –...
Page 655 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Park Assist, Climate Control System, Headlamp Wash, Compass – 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet – 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System, Electronic Stability Control, Stop Lamp Switch, Fuel Pump Relay –...
Page 656: Vehicle Storage
654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. VEHICLE STORAGE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your battery. service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the You may: air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes...
Page 657 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Headlamps (2) Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps (2) 3157NA Front Side Marker Lamps (2) Fog Lamps PSX24W Rear Stop/Tail/Turn Lamps (2) 3157 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp L.E.D. Backup Lamps (2) 3157 License Lamp NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
Page 658: Bulb Replacement
656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT 6. Remove the lamp from the collar. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- 7. Grasp the bulb and turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise. spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric 8. Pull the bulb from the housing. conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor.
Page 659: Front Park/Turn Signal
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 Front Park/Turn Signal Front Fog Lamp 1. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the 1. Reach under the vehicle to access the back of the front top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove. fog lamp. 2.
Page 660: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp 2. Separate the housing from the body by pushing the lamp inboard while pulling the lamp away from the 1. Remove the two inboard screws attaching the tail light body.
Page 661: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Two Door Models 18.6 Gallons 70 Liters Four Door Models 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/ 10.5 Quarts 9.9 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000...
Page 662: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil,...
Page 663 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 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 664: Chassis
662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect If Equipped the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR ATF+4 fluid.
Page 665: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....666 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .664...
Page 666 664 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 667 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 665 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or • Check engine oil level 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The •...
Page 668 666 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Required Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following • Inspect engine cooling system protection and page for the required maintenance intervals. hoses At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil •...
Page 669 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 667 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
Page 670 668 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Replace spark plugs ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or fre-...
Page 671 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 669 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the follow- ing: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds dur- ing hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Page 672 670 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change front and rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off- road or frequent trailer towing. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, WARNING! (Continued) yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 673 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .673 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 674 672 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .679 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..679 ▫...
Page 675: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 673 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 676: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
674 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 677: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 675 In Mexico Contact Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Sante Fe C.P. 05109 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Mexico, D.
Page 678 676 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only We appreciate that you have made a major investment the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with...
Page 679: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 677 WARRANTY INFORMATION If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC campaign.
Page 680: Publication Order Forms
678 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at and/or components is written in straightforward lan- 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/ guage with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. Diagnostic Procedure Manuals PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, To order the following manuals, you may use either the charts and detailed illustrations.
Page 681: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 679 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 682: Temperature Grades
680 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
Page 683 INDEX...
Page 684 682 INDEX About Your Brakes ......480 Air Conditioning......415 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 685 INDEX 683 Automatic Dimming Mirror ....112 Charging System Light ....315 Automatic Door Locks .
Page 686 684 INDEX Caps, Filler Child Restraints ......75 Fuel ....... . .539 Child Seat Installation .
Page 687 INDEX 685 Compact Spare Tire ......516 Points To Remember .....629 Compass.
Page 688 686 INDEX Disabled Vehicle Towing ....589 Electronic Brake Control System ....481 Disarming, Security System .
Page 689 INDEX 687 Compartment Identification ....595 Ethanol ....... .535 Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 690 688 INDEX Fluid Capacities ......659 Front Axle (Differential).....638 Fluid Leaks .
Page 691 INDEX 689 Gasoline, Clean Air ......535 Headlights Gasoline (Fuel) ......534 Automatic .
Page 692 690 INDEX Hood Release ......167 iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ... . .150, 409 Ignition .
Page 693 INDEX 691 Leaks, Fluid ......104 Illuminated Entry ......21 Life Of Tires .
Page 694 692 INDEX Automatic Door ......41 Mirrors....... . .111 Child Protection .
Page 695 INDEX 693 Oil Change Indicator, Reset ....353 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... . .6 Oil, Engine .
Page 696 694 INDEX Door Locks ......40 Rear Swing Gate......46 Inverter .
Page 697 INDEX 695 Replacement Keys ......17 Seat Belt Replacement Parts......598 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .
Page 698 696 INDEX Front Seat ......49, 51, 54 Security System ......20 Inspection .
Page 699 INDEX 697 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ... .427 Engine Fails To Start .....435 Signals, Turn.
Page 700 698 INDEX Sway Control, Trailer..... . .496 Jacking ......573, 578 Swing Gate, Rear .
Page 701 INDEX 699 Towing ......544, 548, 589 Transaxle 24-Hour Towing Assistance ....129 Autostick .
Page 702 700 INDEX Uconnect Variance, Compass .....340, 350 Advanced Phone Connectivity ....133 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .
Page 703 INDEX 701 Window Fogging ......426 Windows ....... .43 Power .
Page 704 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.

Jeep 2016 Wrangler Owner's Manual

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