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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...25 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ... . .43 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender .....59 SAFETY TIPS ......97 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob Emergency Key Removal NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Page 17: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Ignition Or Accessory On Message WARNING! Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote WARNING! (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node • Do not leave children or animals inside parked (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle vehicles in hot weather.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Replacement Keys vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron- vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the ics.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
Page 21: Rearming Of The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Rearming Of The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to • Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn with the driver and/or passenger door open.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, To Disarm The System insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of key to the ON position.
Page 23: Security System Manual Override
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the remain armed when the battery is reconnected;...
Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from dis- tances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Headlight Illumination On Approach Keyless Enter-N-Go™ under “Things To Know Before This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 26: To Unlatch The Trunk
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock headlights, park lights and turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors turn on.
Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Programming Additional Transmitters Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate •...
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal NOTE: distance, check for these two conditions: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Battery at an acceptable charge level Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • RKE panic button not pushed The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Enter Remote Start Mode 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before Press and release the REMOTE START button you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release the START/STOP button. NOTE: The message “Push Start Button” will display in the EVIC until you push the START button. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door...
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim • For personal security and safety in the event of a panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE information, refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™ under authorized dealer per written request of the customer. “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for Please see your authorized dealer for service. further information. Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit If you press the power door lock switch while the The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any...
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. 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.
Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If the vehicle is unlocked by the Passive Entry Door Handle and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the security alarm. To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the front driver...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • The doors are locked using the LOCK button on the Passive Entry door handles. • The doors are manually locked using the door lock knobs. • There is a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors.
Page 41: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Windows must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The window controls on the driver’s door control all the the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are single window controls on each passenger door WARNING! (Continued) trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N- The window controls will operate only when the ignition Go™...
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger To stop the window from going all the way down during the AUTO-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the...
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Wind Buffeting NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 46: Trunk Safety Warning
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE With the ignition in the OFF position or the key removed Trunk Emergency Release from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open symbol will As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Release display until the trunk is closed.
Page 47: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS enhance occupant protection by managing occupant Some of the most important safety features in your energy during an impact event vehicle are the restraint systems: •...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE on LATCH, refer to Child Restraints under “Things To WARNING! Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an tion. air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 inflator design.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 50: Lap/Shoulder Belts
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) far away from home or on your own street.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the WARNING! (Continued) vehicle or being thrown out. • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might WARNING! suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out •...
Page 52 50 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 front seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. up a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 56: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt you will prefer a higher position.
Page 57: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. Driver Center Passenger The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of First Row the latch plate. Second 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing.
Page 58: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked.
Page 59: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 60: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The BeltAlert® warning sequence begins after the vehicle the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
Page 61: Seat Belt Extender
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- the force if there is a collision.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Air Bag Warning Light and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their • Steering Wheel and Column covers are labeled: SRS AIRBAG. •...
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! (Continued) The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage collision severe enough to cause the air bag to driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides inflate.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the SAB and SABIC air bags during impacts that require air bag occupant protection.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Always sit upright as possible with your back against the WARNING! (Continued) seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or not have any accessory items installed which will booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the...
Page 68: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) rollover collisions. The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver required for this vehicle.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration The ORC contains a backup power supply system that over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags their full size.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover at a very high speed and with such a high force that it separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items inflate to the full size.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag event the ORC will determine whether to have the inflates. This especially applies to children. The side Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when ing functions: it is inflated.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye the air bag system.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) not function properly if modifications are made. WARNING! Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any • Modifications to any part of the air bag system air bag system service.
Page 75: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 with air bag system electrical components. While the air Event Data Recorder (EDR) bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service (EDR).
Page 76: Child Restraints
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE These data can help provide a better understanding of Child Restraints the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and children. Every state in the NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a United States, and every Canadian province, requires non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! (Continued) their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should collision. The child could be badly injured or remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for killed.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 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 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 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 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel be- tween the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end Always follow the directions of the child restraint to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to path.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 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 an infant equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor or child restraint.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 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 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether tether anchorage. If there is no top tether strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints anchorage for that seating position, move Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to the child restraint to another position in the attach a tether anchor.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Headrest Release Push Button Adjustable Headrest Downward Position...
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING! •...
Page 98: Transporting Pets
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Center Tether Attachment Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. 1. Lower the adjustable center head restraint to the full down position.
Page 99: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom- WARNING! mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte- • Do not leave children or animals inside parked nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. vehicles in hot weather.
Page 100: Exhaust Gas
98 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 101: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the Vehicle light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for...
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 103: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . .113 MIRRORS ......110 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Uconnect® Phone Features ....169 Uconnect® PHONE (4.3) ....125 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Manual Seats — If Equipped ... . .209 ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .222 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .228 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ....237 ▫ Courtesy Lights ..... . .229 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ..262 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED ......246 ▫...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..281 ▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..293 ▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions..281 ▫...
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . .300 ▫ Console Features .....309 ▫...
Page 112: Mirrors
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 113: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
Page 114: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped Outside Mirrors Approach Light — If Equipped Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The Driver and passenger outside mirrors equipped with hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to approach lighting contain one LED, which is located in resist damage.
Page 115: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped Power Mirrors Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the door trim panel.
Page 116: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- Heated Mirrors — If Equipped tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) button to select These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
Page 117: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 use the extender feature of the sun visor, grab the extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward. Illuminated Vanity Mirror “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor Slide-On-Rod Feature To use the “Slide-On-Rod”...
Page 118: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Automatic Transmission Vehicles The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK. Manual Transmission Vehicles The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any gear and enters stand-by mode when the Park Brake is engaged, the vehicle is not in REVERSE, and the vehicle is stationary.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches approximately The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road vehicles in these areas.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 124: Rear Cross Path
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 126: Modes Of Operation
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded.
Page 127: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Blind Spot Alert Off Operation is subject to the following two conditions: When the BSM system is turned off there will be no 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP 2.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone supports the following features: Screen Activated Features: • Dialing via Keypad using the touchscreen, Voice Activated Features: • Hands Free dialing via Voice (“Call John Smith Mo- • Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis- bile”...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 For Uconnect® customer support: WARNING! • U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call Any voice commanded system should be used only 1-877-855-8400. in safe driving conditions following all applicable • Canadian Residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com laws, including laws regarding phone use.
Page 130: Operation
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile The Uconnect® Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- phone and one audio device can be used with the system cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect® Phone at a time.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the works best when you talk in a normal conversational beep, which follows the “Listen” prompt or another tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/ prompt.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE do you want to call?” in the case where a phone call was command or say “help.” All Uconnect® Phone ses- requested but the specific name was not recognized. sions begin with a push of the button on the radio control head.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: 2. At the Paired Phones screen press the “Add Device” soft-key and a pop-up with instructions will appear. • You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your phone to complete this procedure. 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or abled Audio Device. When prompted on the device, Audio Device select the “Uconnect®” device and enter the PIN. Uconnect®...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite 1. Press the SETTINGS hard-key. 1. Press the SETTINGS hard-key. 2. Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key. 2. Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key. 3.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Book Access Profile may support this feature. See downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- Uconnect® website, UconnectPhone.com, for supported able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- phones. able for use. •...
Page 137: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Redial 2. Touch the “911/Help” soft-key. Touch the appropriate listing to alter, Emergency for example. • Dial by touching in the number 3. Once Emergency is touched, the “Edit” soft-key ap- • Voice Commands (Dial by Saying a Number, Call by pears.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Mute/unmute Call By Saying A Phonebook Name • Transfer the call to/from the phone 1. Push the “Phone” button on your steering wheel to begin. • Swap two active calls 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, •...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Recent Calls Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the Uconnect®...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Toggling Between Calls market today do not support rejecting an incoming call If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can press the button until you hear a single beep, only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 141: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 the far end, a call on hold may not become active cessation of the call on the Uconnect® Phone and automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. transfer of the call to the mobile phone. Redial Uconnect®...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, WARNING! say “Emergency” and the Uconnect® Phone will in- struct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency Your phone must be turned on and connected to the number.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 NOTE: The roadside/towing assistance number dialed is or automated customer service line. Some services re- based on the country where the vehicle is purchased quire immediate response selection. In some instances, (1-800-528-2069 for the U.S., 1-800-363-4869 for Canada, that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect®...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by entries. For example, if you previously created a Phone- book entry and/or Last Name as “Voice Password,” then some phones are not supported over Bluetooth®. if you press the button and say “Send Voicemail These additional symbols will be ignored when dialing...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Voice Response Length Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad It is possible for you to choose between Brief and WARNING! Detailed Voice Response Length. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle 1.
Page 146: Advanced Phone Connectivity
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE dialing a number with your connected Bluetooth® mo- Advanced Phone Connectivity bile phone, the audio will be played through your Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work The Uconnect®...
Page 147: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • Low road noise Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • Smooth road surface Voice Command • Fully closed windows • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • Dry weather condition provide at least ½...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Lo- Far End Audio Performance cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • Audio quality is maximized under: entries are not similar. • Low-To-Medium Blower Setting •...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced Power-Up by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait at least 15 seconds prior to using the system.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 151: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • You can replace “4” with any message number shown NOTE: on the screen. • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your • If your phone does not support phonebook download mobile or favorite phone book.
Page 152: Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N)
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference received, • Hands Free text messaging (“Send a message to John including interference that may cause undesired op- Smith’s Mobile”). eration. • Redialing last dialed numbers (“Redial”). Uconnect®...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so they are For Uconnect® customer support: easily accessible on the Main Phone screen. • U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call • Viewing and Calling contacts from Recent Call logs. 1-877-855-8400.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect® Phone is driven through your phonebook etc., When you press the button you will Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. hear a BEEP. The beep is your signal to give a Uconnect® features Bluetooth® technology - the global command.
Page 155: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Operation “John Smith” and then “mobile”, the following com- pound command can be said: “Call John Smith mo- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® bile.” Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect® Phone •...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in Voice Command Tree phrases or complete sentences. The system filters out Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. certain non-word utterances and sounds such as “ah” Help Command and “eh.”...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 You can also push the button on your steering 1. Touch the “Phone” soft-key on the screen to begin. wheel when the system is listening for a command 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the and be returned to the main or previous menu.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Select “Yes” to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect® screen. •...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Pair Additional Mobile Phones NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was 1. Touch the “Settings” soft-key from the Phone main paired.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If there is no device currently connected with the You can also use the following VR command to bring up system, a pop-up will appear. a list of paired audio devices: • “Show Paired Phones” 5.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 3. Press to select the particular Phone or the particular Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device Audio Device. 1. Press the “Settings” button on the touchscreen. 4. Press the “X” to exit out of the Settings screen. 2.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from a downloaded mobile phone book, 3. Press the settings icon button located to the right of the device name. follow the procedure in the “VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS” section. 4.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect® Phone on the next phone connection.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE touch the “+” on that selected entry. When the Options To Remove A Favorite pop-up appears, touch “Add from Mobile.” You will 1. To remove a Favorite, select phonebook from the then be asked which contact and number to choose Phone main screen.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Assistance Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing Assistance numbers follow these steps.
Page 166: Phone Call Features
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available and supported by Bluetooth® on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect®...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • Mobile Phonebook 3. The Uconnect® Phone will dial the number associated with John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it will • Recent Call Log ask which number you want to call for John Doe. •...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Touch-Tone Number Entry Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the 1. Press the “Phone” button on the touchscreen. following call types: 2. Press the “Dial” button on the touchscreen. 3.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • Missed Calls Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress • All Calls When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” Uconnect®...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Toggling Between Calls market today do not support rejecting an incoming call If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can press the “Swap”...
Page 171: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Redial Uconnect® Phone Features Press the “Redial” button on the touchscreen, or press the Emergency Assistance “Phone” button and after the “Listening” prompt If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is and the following beep, say “Redial.”...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The Emergency call may also be initiated by using the Your phone must be turned on and connected to the touchscreen. Uconnect® Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature •...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: The roadside/towing assistance number dialed is or automated customer service line. Some services re- based on the country where the vehicle is purchased quire immediate response selection. In some instances, (1-800-521-2779 for the U.S./Canada, 55-14-3454 for that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect®...
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by entries. For example, if you previously created a Phone- book entry with First and/or Last Name as “Voicemail some phones are not supported over Bluetooth®. Password”, then if you push the button and say These additional symbols will be ignored in the dialing...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 1. Press the “More” button on the touchscreen (where Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad available), then press the “Settings” button on the touchscreen. WARNING! 2. Press the “Display” button on the touchscreen, then Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle scroll down to Voice Response Length.
Page 176: Advanced Phone Connectivity
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE dialing a number with your connected Bluetooth® mo- Advanced Phone Connectivity bile phone, the audio will be played through your Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work The Uconnect®...
Page 177: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 • Low Road Noise Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • Smooth Road Surface Voice Command • Fully Closed Windows • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • Dry Weather Condition provide at least ½...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Even though international dialing for most number com- Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to binations is supported, some shortcut dialing number a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not combinations may not be supported.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Read Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message. Voice Text List NOTE: Uconnect®...
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, 3. Touch one of the 18 preset messages and the person you will have the following options: you wish to send the message to. •...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 4. If multiple numbers are available for the contact select 3. After the system prompts you for what message you which number you would like to have the message want to send, say the message you wish to send or say sent.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. I can’t talk right now. 5. Call me. 6. I’ll call you later. 7. I’m on my way. 8. Thanks. 9. I’ll be late. 10. I will be <number> minutes late. 11. See you in <number> minutes. Preset Message List 12.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 17. I’m lost. Power-Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the 18. See you later. ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you Bluetooth® Communication Link must wait at least 15 seconds prior to using the system. Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect®...
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: 6. Send dial tones for automated systems is available while a call is active. This is an example that uses a 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Phonebook Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: 5. You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone. 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send 6.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 189: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold VOICE COMMAND face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes. Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and The Uconnect®...
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If no command is spoken the system will say one of two WARNING! responses: Any voice commanded system should be used only • I didn’t understand in safe driving conditions following all applicable •...
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 These commands are universal and can be used from any Natural Speech menu. All other commands can be used depending upon Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in the active application. phrases or complete sentences.
Page 192: Uconnect® Voice Commands
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system Changing The Volume requires more information from the user it will ask a 1. Start a dialogue by pushing the Voice Command question to which the user can respond without pressing button.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session In Source Radio/Player Modes To switch to the audio source, say “Change source to In this mode, you can say the following commands: Disc” for example. This command can be given in any mode or screen: NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when •...
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM.” 2. You can replace “80’s on 8” with any other satellite station name received by the radio. 3.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- ing names on the current device that is playing. 2. You can replace “8” with any track on the CD that is currently playing.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the sports league screen. For example you can say “Show MLB headlines” or “Show PGA headlines.” 2. You can replace “Headlines” with any menu items shown on a league screen.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 NOTE: 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio,” “Navigation,” “Phone,” “Climate,” “More” or “Settings.” 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 203: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: WARNING! 1. You can also say “Find City,” “Find Favorite,” “Find • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Play by Category,” “Find Play by Name,” “Find Re- outside of a vehicle.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The passenger’s seat will move up or down, Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward forward or rearward. The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 205: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
Page 206: Heated Seats - If Equipped
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch Heated Seats — If Equipped upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar On some models, the front and rear seats may be support.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Front Heated Seat Operations — Vehicles WARNING! (Continued) Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4N: This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the Uconnect® in a seat that has been overheated could cause display.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key within two to five minutes. once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft- key a second time to select LO-level heating. When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will Press the soft-key a third time to shut the provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Rear Heated Seats NOTE: • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these two to five minutes.
Page 210: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ventilated Seats — If Equipped On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw air from the seat surface through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient tempera- tures.
Page 211: Manual Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 213: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu-...
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR. The AHRs will automatically return to their normal position following a rear impact. If the AHRs do not return to their normal position see your authorized dealer immediately.
Page 215: Folding Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use. Folded Rear Seatback When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the Rear Seatback Loop seatback above the seat strap.
Page 217: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into memory profiles for easy recall through a memory position.
Page 218: Programming The Memory Feature
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door Programming The Memory Feature trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: The (S) NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an button, which is used to activate the memory save existing profile from memory.
Page 219: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 NOTE: NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “Memory To FOB” feature through the • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 220: Memory Position Recall
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, the cluster on vehicles equipped with the EVIC. memory settings will be recalled with a Passive Entry Unlock into the driver’s door using the Key Fob linked to 4.
Page 221: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 telescopic steering column (if equipped) stop moving. A forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its delay of one second will occur before another recall can previously set position when you place the ignition be selected.
Page 222: To Open And Close The Hood
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the Uconnect®...
Page 223: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open 8 in (20 cm) The headlight switch is located on the left side of approximately and then drop it.
Page 224: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on.
Page 225: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are NOTE: turned off if they were turned on by this feature. • Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be NOTE: The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect®...
Page 226: Headlight Time Delay
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Time Delay NOTE: The Headlight Time Delay is programmable us- ing the Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an information.
Page 227: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch.
Page 228: Multifunction Lever
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Page 229: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 NOTE: High/Low Beam Switch • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped second time. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- pressed.
Page 231: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Courtesy Lights Ambient Light — If Equipped The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a feature.
Page 232: Interior Lights
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the LOCK position.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Dome Light Position dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if second detent to turn on the interior lights.
Page 234: Windshield Wipers And Washers
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- or ACC position.
Page 235: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Windshield Washers CAUTION! To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving (toward the steering column) and hold it for as long as through an automatic car wash. Damage to the washer spray is desired.
Page 236: Mist Feature
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers (Available With WARNING! (Continued) Automatic Headlights Only) the windshield during freezing weather, warm the When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on windshield with the defroster before and during approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on windshield washer use.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 • Use of Rain-X® or products containing wax or silicone from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings may reduce Rain Sensing performance. to activate this feature.
Page 238: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation. TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward.
Page 239: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 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 240: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Controls Soft-Key Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate.
Page 242: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start through the Uconnect®...
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on.
Page 244: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you WARNING! can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. to return the adjustable pedals to pre-programmed You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 245: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 246: To Set A Desired Speed
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of To Decrease Speed U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button. U.S.
Page 248: To Accelerate For Passing
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will WARNING! continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar WARNING! (Continued) sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle NOTE: ahead; and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road •...
Page 250: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! (Continued) • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an • Does not always fully recognize complex driving appropriate distance between vehicles. conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings.
Page 251: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h). When the system is turned on and in the READY state, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis- plays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 252: To Activate
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following To Activate conditions: Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in • When you apply the brakes. the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.” •...
Page 253: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF WARNING! button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.” Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will not be controlling the distance be- tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal. ACC Set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 255: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You press the CANCEL switch. • The vehicle speed goes below 15 mph (25 km/h). •...
Page 256: To Resume Speed
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed To Vary The Speed Setting Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your To Increase Speed foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by last set speed.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Metric Speed (km/h) The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: • RES + button once will result in a 2 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in U.S.
Page 258: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up continue to decrease in 10 km/h increments until the hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on button is released.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Distance Set 3 (long) Distance Set 2 (medium)
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: •...
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes. A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Brake Alert 2 Brake Alert 1...
Page 263: Overtake Aid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Overtake Aid Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu When driving with ACC engaged and following a target The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument tion to assist in passing vehicles in front.
Page 264: Display Warnings And Maintenance
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • System Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready • When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting • ACC Proximity Warning has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive • ACC Unavailable Warning Cruise Control Ready.”...
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly tant to note the following maintenance items: reflective areas (i.e.
Page 266: Precautions While Driving With Acc
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by simply reactivating it. NOTE: Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Adding A Trailer Hitch The weight of a trailer/hitch may affect the performance of ACC. If there is a noticeable change in performance following the installation of a trailer/hitch, or if the ACC performance does not return to normal after removing the trailer/hitch see your authorized dealer.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
Page 271: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 General Information to the change of state from Adaptive Cruise Control to normal Cruise Control. “Cruise Ready” will be displayed FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems if the system was in ACC READY or ACC SET position. “Cruise Off”...
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Set A Desired Speed continue to increase until the button is released, then When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press the the new set speed will be established.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed To Cancel of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: The system will disable normal Cruise Control without erasing the memory if: U.S. Speed (mph) •...
Page 274: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You turn off the ignition. system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the warning message will be • You switch off ESC. deactivated. If the Cruise Control system is turned off and reactivated, NOTE: The minimum speed for FCW activation is the system will return to the last driver setting (ACC or 10 mph (16 km/h).
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Changing FCW Status Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle The FCW feature can be set to far, set to near or turned off in front of you.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FCW Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ FCW Unavailable, Service Required”, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, FCW will be temporarily unavailable.
Page 277: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF ParkSense® Sensors EQUIPPED The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and audible indications of the distance between the rear within the sensors’...
Page 278: Parksense® Display
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense® Warning screen is located within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 Park Assist System Off Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 281: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 282: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Chime Volume Settings “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- Chime volume settings can be selected from the tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the Uconnect®...
Page 283: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Cleaning The ParkSense® System ParkSense® off, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key. Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE and a soft cloth.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Ensure the ParkSense® system is OFF if objects such as CAUTION! (Continued) bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., are placed within when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended 30 cm from the rear fascia/ bumper. Failure to do so that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when can result in the system misinterpreting a close object using ParkSense®.
Page 285: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again. Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 286: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Touchscreen Radio
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView® to be able to using the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 287: Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 4. Push the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. 5. Push the check box soft-key next to “Parkview® Backup Camera” to enable/disable. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) and power sunroof switches may also be included, if equipped.
Page 288: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of pressed.
Page 289: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top At the front of the console a compartment is provided for corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
Page 290: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 291: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
Page 292: Programming A Rolling Code
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices program while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 294: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, program while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 295: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to ming is complete and the garage door/device should program while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 297: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 3. Without releasing button proceed with The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow all remaining steps. Troubleshooting Tips Using HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, To operate, push and release the programmed here are some of the most common solutions:...
Page 298: General Information
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) use a garage door opener without these safety fea- Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or programming the transceiver.
Page 299: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Page 300: Opening Sunroof - Express
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! (Continued) Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in cally from any position.
Page 301: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
Page 302: Wind Buffeting
300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Ignition Off Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch ears.
Page 303: Electrical Power Outlets
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS CAUTION! There are three 12 Volt (13 Amps) electrical power outlets • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 on this vehicle. The power outlets are protected by a fuse. Amps) at 12 Volts.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting. Front Power Outlet WARNING! Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on Center Console Power Outlet...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 There is also a 12 Volt power outlet located on the back of the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 —...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or To avoid serious injury or death: prevent the engine from starting. • Only devices designed for use in this type of • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- outlet.
Page 307: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Heated And Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders.
Page 308: Rear Seat Cupholders
306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! When using the cupholder in the “Hot” position, avoid contact with the heated portion of the cup- holder in order to reduce the possibility of burns. Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise par-...
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 307 convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with bows. a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear passengers.
Page 310: Storage
308 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
Page 311: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 309 Console Features Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on There is an open cubby bin located forward of the shift rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an lever.
Page 312: Door Storage
310 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat The door panels contain storage areas. The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 311 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! position, the seat will not provide the proper sta- The weight and position of cargo and passengers can bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 314: Rear Window Features
312 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located on • Use care when washing the inside of the rear the climate control.
Page 315: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 313 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Red Telltale Lights ....335 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..317 ▫ Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped ..338 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Radio Operation ..... .378 Uconnect® SETTINGS ....345 ▫...
Page 319: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — ESC Off Switch 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect® System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Hazard Switch 9 —...
Page 320: Instrument Cluster
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 321: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 322: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a 1. Tachometer continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute signals off.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 7. Odometer Display/Electronic Vehicle Information Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Center (EVIC) Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Odometer Display instrument cluster. For further information, refer to The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) found in hicle has been driven.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those • You must apply the brakes before shifting from tires.) PARK. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been •...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions, such as poor fuel quality, etc., may above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal illuminate the MIL after engine start.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 12. Fuel Gauge If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when is not functioning and that service is required.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the tions.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In- will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the dicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine maneuver that caused the ESC activation. running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC 20.
Page 331: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC Menu items consists of the following: • Radio Info • Fuel Economy • Vehicle Speed • Trip Info • Tire Pressure • Vehicle Info (Stored Warning Messages) • Cruise • Messages Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Arrow Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed, and Turn Menu OFF) and...
Page 334: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RIGHT Arrow Button 3. The reconfigurable telltales section. The main display area will normally display the main Press and release the RIGHT arrow button for menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main access to main menus, sub-menus or to select a menu.
Page 335: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Unstored Messages The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the middle, and red telltales on the left. condition that activated the message is cleared.
Page 336: Evic Amber Telltales
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control ON • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET This light will turn on when the electronic This light will turn on when the ACC is SET. speed control is ON. For further information, For further information, refer to “Adaptive refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 337: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Low Fuel Telltale • SERV AWD (Service All Wheel Drive) Indicator — If Equipped When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until This light will turn on when the All Wheel fuel is added.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trunk Ajar check. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical This light will turn on to indicate that the trunk devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the may be ajar.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • If a problem is detected, the light will come on while Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the pass H, or 260°F, a continuous chime will occur until the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is engine is allowed to cool.
Page 340: Gear Shift Indicator (Gsi) - If Equipped
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped CAUTION! The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system is enabled on Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- vehicles with a manual transmission, or when a vehicle ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause with an automatic transmission is in manual shift mode.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 GSI Shift Up (+) Indicator GSI Shift Down (-) Indicator When the shift down indicator (-) is shown on the The GSI indicator in the EVIC remains illuminated until display, the GSI is advising the driver to engage a lower the driver changes gear, or the driving conditions return gear.
Page 342: Oil Change Due
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Change Due 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will 3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or L/100km Average Fuel Economy/ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- “RESET”...
Page 344: Vehicle Speed
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance To Empty (DTE) Miles Per Gallon (MPG)/Liters Per 100 km (L/100km) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is The Miles Per Gallon (MPG)/Liters Per 100 km (L/ determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous 100km) feature displays instantaneous fuel economy in a and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel...
Page 345: Trip Info
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Trip Info reset all resettable functions, press and hold the RIGHT arrow button for two seconds. The current display will Trip A reset along with other functions. Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last Units reset.
Page 346: Messages
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trans Temperature the available information displays, then press RIGHT arrow to display any one of the following choices. Displays the actual transmission temperature. • Coolant Temp • Engine Hours Displays the actual coolant temperature. Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Page 347: Turn Menu Off
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Turn Menu OFF (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the center of the control knob one or more times to select or change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF). Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Push- ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL following settings. Touch the desired setting soft-key to change the setting using the description shown on the following pages for each setting. Uconnect® 4.3 Soft-Keys Display • Brightness 1 — Uconnect® 4.3 Settings Hard-Key Touch the “Brightness” soft-key to change this display. When in this display, you may select display brightness with the headlights on and the headlights off.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • Units selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. Touch the “Units” soft-key to change this display. When • Mode in this display, you may switch the EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) between US and Metric Touch the “Mode”...
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL is pressed. To change the Touchscreen Beep setting press soft-keys, select AM or PM, select 12 hr or 24 hr. Then and release the “ON” or “OFF” soft-key, then touch the touch the arrow back soft-key when all selections are arrow back soft-key.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 gives you the most reaction time. To change the setting or “Sounds and Display” button. Then touch the arrow for more dynamic driving, select the Near setting. This back soft-key. Refer to “ParkSense®” in “Understanding warns you of a possible collision when you are much The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rearview mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated. To in the RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in change the Blind Spot Alert status, touch the “OFF,” the REVERSE position.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped • Headlights With Wipers Touch the “Hill Start Assist” soft-key to change this Touch the “Headlights With Wipers” soft-key to change display. When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist this display.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Flash Lights With Lock the back arrow soft-key. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Touch the “Flash Headlights With Lock” soft-key to Vehicle” for further information. change this display. When this feature is selected, the •...
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- Touch the arrow back soft-key to return to the previous ter. To make your selection, touch the “Flash Lights With menu.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selection, touch the “Sound Horn With Lock” soft-key NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N- and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then touch the arrow back Go™ (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed to soft-key.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 settings and presets. To make your selection, touch the Heated Seats “Memory Linked to FOB” soft-key and select “ON” or • Auto Heated Seats — If Equipped “OFF.” Then touch the arrow back soft-key. Touch the “Auto Heated Seats” soft-key to change this NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat display.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Then touch the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Driver change the Engine Off Power Delay status, touch the “0 Memory Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your seconds,” “45 seconds,” “5 minutes” or “10 minutes” Vehicle”...
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- Touch the “Calibration” soft-key to change this setting. tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the module is located, and it can cause interference with the need to manually reset the compass.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Speed Adjusted Volume Audio • Equalizer Touch the “Speed Adjusted Volume” soft-key to change this display. This feature increases or decreases volume Touch the “Equalizer” soft-key to change this display. relative to vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted When in this display, you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Volume, press the “OFF,”...
Page 361: 8.4 Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 SIRIUS Setup Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on • Channel Skip the screen or visit the provider online. SIRIUS can be programmed to designate a group of NOTE: SIRIUS Travel Link is a separate subscription.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Mode When making a selection, press the soft-key to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode press and When in this display you may select one of the auto release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears display settings.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • Set Language • Voice Response Length When in this display, you may select one of three When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip sponse Length settings.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sync With GPS Time — If Equipped designated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, touch the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In When in this display, you may automatically have the Cluster” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to the radio set the time.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 make your selection touch the “+” or “–” soft-keys to Safety & Driving Assistance adjust the minutes up or down. Touch the back arrow After pressing the Safety & Driving Assistance soft-key soft-key to return to the previous menu or touch the “X” the following settings will be available.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- chime volume settings include LOW, MEDIUM, and trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your HIGH. The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM. Vehicle”. To make your selection, touch the ParkSense® Chime Volume soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to •...
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous to return to the previous menu.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 • Headlight Illumination On Approach • Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors will deactivate automatically under certain conditions.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Steering Directed Lights — If Equipped Doors & Locks After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the following When this feature is selected, the headlights turn relative settings will be available. to a change in direction of the steering wheel. To make your selection, touch the “Steering Directed Lights”...
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 • Sound Horn With Remote Start setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when • Flash Lamps With Lock the remote start is activated.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob return to the previous menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N- Unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Go™” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle.” Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. soft-key the following settings will be available.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Variance equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic either front door will cancel this feature. To change the North and Geographic North.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 pressing the “ON” soft-key and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. Audio After pressing the Audio soft-key the following settings will be available.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Surround Sound — If Equipped NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch This feature provides simulated surround sound mode. directly on the desired setting. To make your selection, touch the Surround Sound •...
Page 377: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 SiriusXM Setup Touch the Subscription Info soft-key to access the Sub- scription Information screen. After pressing the “SIRIUS Setup” soft-key the following settings will be available. Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on •...
Page 378: Harman Kardon® Logic7® High
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH dynamic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND maximum efficiency and perfectly matched to the ampli- fier output stage ensuring state of the art multi-seat SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) —...
Page 379: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 When in “Surround Sound” mode, balance is set auto- matically. Fader control is available in surround mode but should be set to the center position for optimal surround performance. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Page 380: Radio Operation
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within eight...
Page 381: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 382: Climate Controls
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect® system dis- play.
Page 383: Soft-Keys
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Manual Climate Controls — Hard-Keys (MTC System Shown) Uconnect® 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys...
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 5. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will 10. Blower Control automatically exit Sync. Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds available.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 11. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, •...
Page 388: Climate Control Functions
386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Climate Control OFF Button 15. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 4.3 Only) Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- ON/OFF. ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer 13.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 NOTE: Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The soft-key illuminates when MAX A/C • For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, is ON. Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain active to prevent fogging In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be of the windows.
Page 390: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may (7, 8, 13, 14). Once the desired temperature is dis- lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation played, the system will achieve and automatically feature may be unavailable (soft button greyed out). The maintain that comfort level.
Page 391: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic Operating Tips mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for on low until the engine warms up. The blower will suggested control settings for various weather condi- increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vacation Storage NOTE: • Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air periods, as fogging may occur.
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 A/C Air Filter The climate control system filters outside air containing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be totally filtered out. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instruc- tions.
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....405 STARTING PROCEDURES ....398 ▫...
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING SPORT MODE (5.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED . . .424 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ..435 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... .435 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .425 ▫...
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN)...448 ▫ Life Of Tire ......464 ▫...
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..482 ▫ Replacement Parts ....487 ▫...
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight ▫ Towing Tips ......506 Ratings) ......499 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND ▫...
Page 400: Starting Procedures
398 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...
Page 401: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain the engine starting, press the button again. in the ACC position until the shift lever/gear selector is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine position.
Page 403: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of NEUTRAL Position) an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Page 404: After Starting
402 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button WARNING! (Continued) once. • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster seconds, and then disengage.
Page 405: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on WARNING! (Continued) the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power turn the engine OFF, and remove the Key Fob.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to ing precautions are not observed: be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a •...
Page 407: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Key Ignition Park Interlock In 8-speed vehicles, the brake pedal must also be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds. lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the engine can be turned off.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK, or to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or RE- Standard Shifter VERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low The standard shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- speeds (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Sys- TRAL, DRIVE, and LOW shift positions.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Optional Shifter With AutoStick® To shift back into PARK from DRIVE, bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly press the brake pedal, press the The optional shift lever (with AutoStick® shift paddles lock button on the shift lever, then push and hold the mounted on the steering wheel) provides PARK, RE- shift lever fully forward until “P”...
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING To shift back into NEUTRAL from DRIVE, push the shift To shift back into DRIVE from SPORT, pull the shift lever lever forward to the first detent and release. “N” will be rearward until “D” is highlighted in the EVIC. highlighted in the EVIC.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 PARK (P) WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- motion.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, or the shift lever. • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 REVERSE (R) CAUTION! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this stop.
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick® shift CAUTION! control (if equipped) or the LOW range (if equipped) to select a lower gear. Under these conditions, using a lower Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other gear will improve performance and extend transmission reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 LOW (L) — If Equipped illuminated. A message in the instrument cluster will inform the driver of the more serious conditions, and Use this range for engine braking when descending very indicate what actions may be necessary. steep grades.
Page 416: Five-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
414 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Restart the engine. out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter- lock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. longer detected, the transmission will return to normal The electronically-controlled transmission provides a operation.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles Gear Ranges (-/+) (if equipped), will manually select the transmission DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK (P) WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- motion.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, or the shift lever. • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE (R) CAUTION! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this stop.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as CAUTION! when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick® shift reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause control (refer to “AutoStick®”...
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated.
Page 423: Autostick® - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Overdrive Operation This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, The automatic transmission includes an electronically mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will tions.
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING • In either DRIVE or SPORT mode, the transmission will would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as de- automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop scribed below.
Page 425: Operation Five-Speed Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 displayed in the instrument cluster. In AutoStick® mode, WARNING! the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver (using the shift lever, or Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a the shift paddles [if equipped]), unless an engine lugging slippery surface.
Page 426: Sport Mode (5.7L Only) - If Equipped
424 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transmission will automatically downshift as the To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped) display the current gear.
Page 427: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 enter SPORT mode, touch the SPORT button (on the driving conditions. The system minimizes wheel slip by Controls screen in the center touch panel). automatically redirecting torque to the front and rear wheels as necessary. To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automati- cally defaults to rear-wheel drive (RWD) when road and environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is unlikely to occur.
Page 428: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
426 STARTING AND OPERATING gauge area of the vehicle display when the transmission DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES is first shifted into gear, and if the drive mode changes Acceleration during vehicle operation. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- NOTE: If the “SERVICE AWD SYSTEM”...
Page 429: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Traction Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip Differential (LSD) that reduces, but does not eliminate, When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a the amount of wheel slip across a given axle for im- wedge of water to build up between the tire and road proved handling.
Page 430: Shallow Standing Water
428 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) distances. Therefore, after driving through stand- your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this ing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the warning may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
Page 431: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 POWER STEERING CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving steering system that will give you good vehicle response through standing water. This will minimize wave and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
Page 432: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
430 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” message and a flashing icon are displayed on • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under needs to be taken to the dealer for service.
Page 433: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 NOTE: This system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
Page 435: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with is indicated.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some of the stop.
Page 437: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake Sys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded System (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 438: Traction Control System (Tcs)
436 STARTING AND OPERATING A feature of the TCS system, Brake Lock Differential WARNING! (BLD), controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
Page 439: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 must apply continuous brake pedal pressure during the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure This system enhances directional control and stability of unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than ESC Operating Modes appropriate for the steering wheel position. The ESC system has two or three available operating modes: WARNING! ESC On The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- This is the normal operating mode for the ESC.
Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 The “ESC Off” switch is located on the switch bank in the NOTE: center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” • To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, ESC off indicator light will illuminate.
Page 442: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Off — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use ESC system will not engage to assist in maintaining only and should not be used on any public roadways. In stability.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded activate: vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system • Vehicle must be stopped. will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
Page 444: Ready Alert Braking
442 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Off WARNING! (Continued) If you wish to turn off the HSA system, it can be done in brake pedal is released, there may not be enough the Uconnect® settings. Refer to Uconnect® Settings in brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor- hill and this could cause a collision with another mation.
Page 445: Rain Brake Support
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Rain Brake Support malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at in wet conditions.
Page 446: Synchronizing Esc
444 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop Tire Markings when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. The “ESC OFF Indicator Light”...
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = 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 450: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
448 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 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 452: Tire Terminology And Definitions
450 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 453: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard 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.
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 457: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 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 458: Tire Inflation Pressures
456 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 judgement when determining proper inflation. Tires Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range may look properly inflated even when they are under- of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with inflated. temperature changes. •...
Page 460: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
458 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 461: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 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 462: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
460 STARTING AND OPERATING If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...
Page 463: Spare Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Page 465: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Page 466: Life Of Tire
464 STARTING AND OPERATING tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
Page 467: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 468: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
466 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 • Install on Rear Tires Only. CAUTION! • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equiva- following precautions: lent is recommended on P215/65R17, P225/60R18 or •...
Page 470: Tire Rotation Recommendations
468 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tions on the method of installation, operating tires.
Page 471: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the TPM pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn Telltale Light. Driving the vehicle may cause the tire off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but the cold placard pressure.
Page 473: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes CAUTION! (Continued) the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire sensor to become inoperable. After using an after- tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and market tire sealant it is recommended that you take stopping ability.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors mounted to each with a pressure below the low-pressure limit will not wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to readings to the receiver module.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this wheel housings. information. 4.
Page 476: Premium System - If Equipped
474 STARTING AND OPERATING LOW TIRE message as long as no tire pressure is 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the sound and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off four active road tires.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure. The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the The TPMS consists of the following components: instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road...
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing or change color back to the original color, and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Service TPMS Warning 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals. If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 3.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles With Full Size Spare Vehicles With Compact Spare 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
Page 481: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 482: Fuel Requirements
480 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS an octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recom- mends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. 3.6L Engine — If Equipped The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in This engine is designed to meet all emis- these engines.
Page 483: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these Reformulated gasoline contain oxygenates and are spe- blends may result in starting and drivability prob- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 484: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
482 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E-85 perform the following: Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). line containing 10% ethanol (E10).
Page 485: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content Fuel System Cautions of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether CAUTION! the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s and California reformulated gasoline.
Page 486: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
484 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 487: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive operate on E-85. with all side windows fully open. Ethanol Fuel (E-85) FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) —...
Page 488: Fuel Requirements
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Requirements NOTE: • Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E-85 non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may experience fuel, or any mixture of these two fuels.
Page 489: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only Cruising Range recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395 than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel contains additional requirements, developed during ex- consumption.
Page 490: Maintenance
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Maintenance CAUTION! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect drivability. ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket).
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing.
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula- tions and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 493: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner trim panel).
Page 494: Vehicle Loading
492 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Pull the release cable. Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver’s door. The label contains the following information: •...
Page 495: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN. WARNING! (Continued) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Page 496: Loading
494 STARTING AND OPERATING Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and NOTE: shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension • Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to the components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR and GVWR.
Page 497: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Common Towing Definitions measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be The following trailer towing related definitions will assist supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Page 498 496 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control WARNING! The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be It is important that you do not exceed the maximum installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition that typically provides adjustable friction associated with can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 500: Trailer Hitch Classification
498 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Industry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 501: Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Weight (See Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Trailer Weight) Note) 3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Page 502: Trailer And Tongue Weight
500 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 503: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment WARNING! put in or on your vehicle. Improper towing can lead to an injury collision. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the as safe as possible: trailer adds to the load on your vehicle.
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. 3. GAWR Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti- enough slack for turning corners. •...
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Towing Requirements — Tires on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace- ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load – Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR spare tire.
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have Towing Requirements —...
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 508: Trailer Towing Weights
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, then change the trans- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, mission fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from or frequent trailer towing (five-speed transmission heavy traffic.
Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 AutoStick® — If Equipped Cooling System • When using the AutoStick® shift control, select the To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: highest gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts.
Page 510: Motorhome, Etc.)
508 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND CAUTION! MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, case damage.
Page 511 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....523 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...510 ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....524 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 512: Hazard Warning Flashers
510 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery. The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the switch bank near the top center of the instrument panel. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning...
Page 513: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 511 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 514: Torque Specifications
512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Page 515: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 516: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk.
Page 517 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener 4. Remove the spare tire. 6. Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly from under the spare tire. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 518: Preparations For Jacking
516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! 3. Set the parking brake. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 519: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 520 518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. CAUTION! 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the locations other than those indicated in the Jacking center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
Page 521 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
Page 522 520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
Page 523 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 NOTE: 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. 10.
Page 524: Road Tire Installation
522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. seated against the wheel.
Page 525: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 CAUTION! (Continued) than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk.
Page 526: Jump-Starting Procedure
524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 527 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri- or the discharged vehicle.
Page 528: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
526 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables CAUTION! in the reverse sequence: Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets Disconnecting The Jumper Cables draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not 1.
Page 529 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 NOTE: For vehicles with 8-speed transmission: Shifts NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Page 530: Shift Lever Override - 5 Speed Transmission
528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED WARNING! TRANSMISSION Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or moved out of the PARK position, you can use the even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 531: Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
Page 532 530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether strap up through the opening in the console 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. base.
Page 533 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged To Reset The Manual Park Release: position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
Page 534: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF the RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Ground Flat Tow NONE IF Transmission is operable: NOT ALLOWED •...
Page 535 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 533 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 536: All Wheel Drive (Awd) Models
534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models CAUTION! (Continued) The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with • Damage from improper towing is not covered un- all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, vehicles Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models equipped with AWD can also be towed with the ignition...
Page 537: Without The Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 535 If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Without The Key Fob towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 15 Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed miles (24 km) for 5-speed transmission, or 30 miles with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position.
Page 539 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....549 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..539 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....549 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 540 538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission ....566 ▫ Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side Marker ▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped ..568 Lamp —...
Page 541: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 —...
Page 542: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Engine Oil Fill Post) 2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 —...
Page 543: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 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 emissions control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 544 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part ready for testing.
Page 545: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Page 546: Maintenance Procedures
544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 547: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 Engine Oil Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Checking Oil Level — 3.6L Engine be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 548 546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa- This symbol means that the oil has tion.
Page 549 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent such as Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell Pennzoil®...
Page 550: Engine Oil Filter
548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi- indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service should not be used. station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in Synthetic Engine Oils...
Page 551: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters maintenance intervals. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air WARNING! cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended.
Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 553: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this CAUTION! time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to •...
Page 554: A/C Air Filter
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf CAUTION! — If Equipped Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmen- tioning components.
Page 555 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips. Filter Access Cover 3. Remove the used filter. Access Door 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the 2. Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover. direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this).
Page 556: Body Lubrication
554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as MOPAR®...
Page 557: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Windshield Wiper Blades Adding Washer Fluid Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 558: Exhaust System
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- equipped). haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams WARNING! or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.
Page 559 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park In the event of engine malfunction, particularly over materials that can burn. Such materials might involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of be grass or leaves coming into contact with your performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Page 560: Cooling System
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning Cooling System engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop WARNING! the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. •...
Page 561 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) only ac- Cooling System —...
Page 562 560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection Of Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. authorized dealer as soon as possible. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine CAUTION! coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 563 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- miles (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reduc- ing this extended maintenance period, it is important that ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- (antifreeze) solution.
Page 564 562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, WARNING! (Continued) have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding possible.
Page 565 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets spills immediately.
Page 566: Brake System
564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 567 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- WARNING! (Continued) ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake possible brake damage.
Page 568: Automatic Transmission
566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be reservoir. • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
Page 569 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should product and its performance may be impaired by supple- be used. mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- tives to the transmission.
Page 570: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid check your transmission fluid level using special service becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans- tools. mission is disassembled for any reason.
Page 571: Rear Axle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 case fluid level, remove the fill/inspection plug. The fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine fluid level should be even with the bottom of the hole. Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- Use this plug to add fluid as required. tion.
Page 572 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Stone and gravel impact. passable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are • Insects, tree sap and tar. highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside •...
Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and open.
Page 574 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use MOPAR® Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as CAUTION! possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt stain.
Page 576 574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces CAUTION! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as household-type glass cleaner.
Page 577 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be WARNING! used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and rag.
Page 578: Fuses
576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air WARNING! bag system, braking system), power unit systems • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system propriate replacement fuse with the same amp blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare 40 Amp Green – Radiator Fan #1 50 Amp Red – Power Steering #1 30 Amp Pink – Starter 40 Amp Green – Anti-Lock Brakes 25 Amp Natural –...
Page 581 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare 50 Amp Red – Radiator Fan #2 50 Amp Red – Power Steering #2 30 Amp Pink – Wiper Motor 30 Amp Pink – Headlamp Washers –...
Page 582 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain #2 – 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Module – 10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay –...
Page 583: Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center Opening The Access Cover...
Page 584 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
Page 585 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #1 — — Fuse – Spare 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #2 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1 40 Amp Green —...
Page 586 584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — —...
Page 587 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/Wireless Module — 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/ Clock — 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor — — Fuse — Spare — 15 Amp Blue Radio —...
Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 15 Amp Blue Cluster/Rearview Mirror/ Compass — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Cruise Control — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting — 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension — — Fuse — Spare —...
Page 589 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare — — Fuse — Spare —...
Page 590: Vehicle Storage
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE Interior Bulbs Bulb Number If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Rear Courtesy/Reading battery. Lamps • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp •...
Page 591: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Rear Stop/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Low Beam Headlamp Authorized Dealer) (Standard Halogen) Rear Side Marker Low Beam Headlamp – D3S (Serviced at Backup Lamp 3157 High Intensity Discharge Authorized Dealer) Center High-Mount Stop LED (Serviced at (HID)
Page 592: Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp - Models With Halogen Headlamps
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side Marker install the replacement bulb. Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head- 1.
Page 593: Backup Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 WARNING! A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro- cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized dealer for service.
Page 594: License Lamp
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. Socket Assembly 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 595: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine –...
Page 596: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require- ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
Page 597: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – 8-Speed Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid, Transmission or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Automatic Transmission –...
Page 599: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....600 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .598...
Page 600 598 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 601 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 599 Severe Duty All Models At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle • Change oil and filter is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty •...
Page 602 600 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
Page 603 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 601 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the fol- lowing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 604 602 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing (five- speed only). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (five-speed only).
Page 605 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 603 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 606 604 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 607 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .607 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 608 606 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .613 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....613 ▫...
Page 609: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 607 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 610: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
608 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 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 611: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 609 In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 612: Warranty Information
610 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 613: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 611 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 614: Publication Order Forms
612 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 615 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 613 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 616 614 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 617 INDEX...
Page 618 616 INDEX About Your Brakes ......431 Air Conditioning System....388, 551 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 619 INDEX 617 Automatic Door Locks ..... .32 Battery ....... . .549 Automatic Headlights .
Page 620 618 INDEX Brake System ......564 Cellular Phone ......379 Anti-Lock (ABS) .
Page 621 INDEX 619 Cleaning Disposal of Used Coolant ....562 Wheels .......572 Drain, Flush, and Refill .
Page 622 620 INDEX Defroster, Rear Window.....312 Driving Defroster, Windshield ....99, 385 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Delay (Intermittent) Wipers .
Page 623 INDEX 621 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..329 Break-In Recommendations ....96 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Checking Oil Level ..... .545 Menu .
Page 624 622 INDEX Engine Oil Viscosity ..... . .547 Flashers Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....547 Hazard Warning .
Page 625 INDEX 623 Cooling System ......558 Octane Rating ..... .480, 594 Engine Oil .
Page 626 624 INDEX Tachometer ......320 On With Wipers .....222, 234 Gear Ranges .
Page 627 INDEX 625 Illuminated Entry ......21 Key Fob....... . .13 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .
Page 628 626 INDEX Unlock From The Driver’s Side ....22 Airbag ..... . .67, 72, 99, 325 Keyless Entry System .
Page 629 INDEX 627 High Beam/Low Beam Select ....227 Traction Control ......443 Illuminated Entry .
Page 630 628 INDEX Maintenance Procedures ....544 Mode Maintenance Schedule ..... .598 Fuel Saver .
Page 631 INDEX 629 Checking ......545 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..4, 612 Dipstick .
Page 632 630 INDEX Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...301 Rear Camera ......283 Seats .
Page 633 INDEX 631 Programming Additional Key Fobs ..18, 25 Replacement Parts......543 Programming Additional Transmitters .
Page 634 632 INDEX Seat Belts ......45, 48, 99 Rear Folding ......213 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .
Page 635 INDEX 633 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ....54 Engine Fails to Start .....401 Side Airbag .
Page 636 634 INDEX Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..59 High Speed ......458 Synthetic Engine Oil .
Page 637 INDEX 635 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ....500 Fluid ......568, 595 Towing .
Page 638 636 INDEX Uconnect® Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ..375 Advanced Phone Connectivity ...144, 174 Unleaded Gasoline ......480 Customer Programmable Features .
Page 639 INDEX 637 Washer Windshield Defroster ..... . .99 Adding Fluid ......555 Windshield Washers .
Page 640 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully signals.
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Dodge 2014 Charger Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

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