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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 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 FCA US LLC nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s 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. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ General Information ....20 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Unlock The Doors ....26 ▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ... . .49 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .111 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING....50 SAFETY TIPS .
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip in it, or an RKE Key Fob and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM).
Page 15: Keyless Push Button Ignition - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the RKE Key Fob is in the passenger compartment. The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position.
Page 16: Standard Blade Ignition Key - If Equipped
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature If your vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, refer to “Starting Procedure” in “Starting And Operating” for further information. Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped Your vehicle may use a standard blade key ignition system.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking. RKE Key Fob To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch on the face of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your...
Page 18 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE RKE Key Fob With Emergency Key Moved RKE Key Fob With Emergency Key Moved NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Page 19: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Ignition Or Accessory On Message WARNING! (Continued) When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to ment and possible injury or damage.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and WARNING! (Continued) with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). • Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near the Operation is subject to the following two conditions: vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and 1.
Page 21 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 The system uses a RKE Key Fob, an RF receiver, and If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal either an Ignition Node Module (IGNM) or a Keyless vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 Push Button Ignition to prevent unauthorized vehicle seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron- operation.
Page 22: Replacement Keys
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer sys- tem serviced, bring all vehicle RKE Key Fobs with you to NOTE: Only Keys or RKE Key Fobs that are pro- an authorized dealer. grammed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Page 23: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved off after three minutes, turn all of the visual signals off by the party responsible for compliance could void the after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 24: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle if 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: equipped, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive • Push LOCK Entry” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your button on the interior power door Vehicle”...
Page 25: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your your absence, the horn will sound three times, and the vehicle.
Page 26: Security System Manual Override
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in • The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the ther information.
Page 27: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 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 handheld RKE Key Fob.
Page 28: To Unlock The Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa- tion. 1st Press Of RKE Key Fob Unlocks This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the UNLOCK...
Page 29: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Headlight Illumination On Approach Sound Horn With Lock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE Key Fob. This feature can be when the doors are unlocked with the RKE Key Fob.
Page 30: Programming Additional Rke Key Fobs
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE second and release. When the Panic Alarm is acti- Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs vated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse Programming RKE Key Fobs may be performed at an on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. RKE Key Fob Emergency Key Removal RKE Key Fob Emergency Key Removal...
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Separating RKE Key Fob halves may require screw removal – if equipped, and gently prying the two halves of the RKE Key Fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Separating RKE Key Fob Case 3.
Page 33: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it by the party responsible for compliance could void the with rubbing alcohol.
Page 34: How To Use Remote Start
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Vehicle Security Alarm not active How To Use Remote Start • Ignition in OFF position All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: WARNING! • Vehicle in PARK •...
Page 35: Remote Start Abort Message
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Remote Start Abort Message To Enter Remote Start Mode The following messages will display in the EVIC/DID (if Push and release the REMOTE START button on the equipped) if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits RKE Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Page 36: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute 15-minute cycles) with the RKE Key Fob. However, the cycle, push and release the START/STOP button (ve- ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before hicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —...
Page 37: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 38: Power Door Locks
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch are on each front door • For personal security and safety in the event of an trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as doors.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the your authorized dealer per written request of the cus- Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry system. For further tomer. Please see your authorized dealer for service. information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go —...
Page 40: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a small coin into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Set- position.
Page 41: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s WARNING! door(s) without having to push the RKE Key Fob lock or unlock buttons. Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened NOTE: from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5 driver’s door handle.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when the Key Fob In Vehicle doors are locked using the door panel switch, a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob is detected inside the vehicle, To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a and no valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob is detected Passive Entry RKE Key Fob inside your vehicle, the...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter The Trunk NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE Key Fob in the trunk and try to close the trunk With a valid Passive Entry RKE Key Fob within 3 ft (1.0 lid, the trunk lid will automatically unlatch, unless m) of the deck lid, push the button on the right side of another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE Key Fobs...
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking...
Page 46: General Information
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait Operation is subject to the following two conditions: two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 windows. The window controls will operate only There are single window controls on each passenger door when the keyless push button ignition is placed in the trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Windows Express Up And Down — If WARNING! (Continued) Equipped particularly unattended children, can become en- Express Down trapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in Push the switch for less than a half a second and release.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 NOTE: Reset Auto-Up • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window may need to be reset. To reset Auto Up: closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down.
Page 50: Wind Buffeting
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE controls, push and release the window lockout but- Wind Buffeting ton (setting it in the DOWN position). To enable the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of window controls, push and release the window lock- pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the button again (setting it in the UP position).
Page 51: Trunk Lock And Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display The trunk lid can be released from will reappear once the trunk is closed.
Page 52: Trunk Safety Warning
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended.
Page 53: Occupant Restraint Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, Some of the most important safety features in your move the seat as far back as possible and use the vehicle are the restraint systems: proper child restraint.
Page 54: Seat Belt Systems
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and WARNING! shoulder belts properly. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of 7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved an air bag.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The be belted at all times.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Change Of Status NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with out- If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if board front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling,...
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat severe injuries in a collision.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at properly.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! (Continued) • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be re- placed immediately.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- ton.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Restraints” section of this manual. The table below If the passenger seating position is equipped with an defines the type of feature for each seating position. ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking an air bag.
Page 67: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! (Continued) • Advanced Front Air Bags • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children • Supplemental Side Air Bags who are using booster seats.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front WARNING! (Continued) passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The Ad- When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- vanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large collisions, including some that may produce substantial quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the vehicle damage —...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important following: for the front passenger to be seated properly and prop- erly wearing the seat belt. •...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 including a rear-facing child restraint, in the front pas- Front Passenger Seat Front Passenger Air senger seat. Occupant Status Bag Output Rear-facing child restraint Reduced-power WARNING! deployment • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of Child, including a child in Reduced-power a forward-facing child...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ORC. The ORC uses the classification to determine whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation rate should be adjusted. In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s Examples of improper front passenger seating include: seated weight on the front passenger seat • The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly part of the vehicle (like the door, arm rest or instru- positioned on the front passenger seat.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Anything that may decrease or increase the front passenger’s seated weight. The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example: Not Seated Properly...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occu- pant’s properly seated weight input. This may result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 classify the seated weight of a front seat passenger, the WARNING! (Continued) OCS components must function as designed. • Placing an object on the floor under the front Do not make any modifications to the front passenger passenger seat may prevent the OCS from working seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat. Flip ’n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage • At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System The front passenger seat is equipped with Flip ’n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage (refer to “Understanding The (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! the Front Passenger Seat Storage bin, make sure the • Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact front passenger seat cushion is pushed downward bolsters in any way and fully latched to the base.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bags Your vehicle is equipped with two types of supplemental Side Air Bags: 1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs): Located in the outboard side of the front and rear (in vehicles equipped with outboard rear seat SABs) seats.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- board side of the seatback’s trim cover (front seats) and the seam on the outboard side of the seat cushion’s trim cover (outboard rear seats —...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to WARNING! activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during be properly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat angled or offset frontal collisions where the Advanced that is appropriate for the size of the child. Front Air Bags deploy.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air immediately after deployment.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine WARNING! whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys- tem perform the following functions: Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 from the START or ON/RUN position to the OFF posi- The ORC contains a backup power supply system that tion. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or engine compartment and on the ground near the engine it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized WARNING! dealer service the air bag system immediately. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- • The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first to protect you in a collision.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved wiring, including adding any kind of badges or seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the modify the air bag system for persons with dis- upper right side of the instrument panel.
Page 92: Child Restraints
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 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 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Recommended Type Of Child Or Age Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a younger and who have not Convertible Child Restraint, facing reached the height or weight limits...
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant allowed by the child seat.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front WARNING! (Continued) of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in way back? the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchorages, 3.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly, which may result in serious injury or death.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- (LATCH) Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 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 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating 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 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Locating Tether Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower There are tether strap anchorages behind each anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the rear seating position located in the panel be-...
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” WARNING! to check what type of seat belt each seating position has. Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the than one child restraint.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage”...
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the “Automatic Locking Mode” description under “Occu- WARNING! (Continued) pant Restraints” for additional information on ALR. • Child restraint anchorages are designed to with- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child stand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted Restraints In This Vehicle child restraints.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child using the seat belt to install a restraint) for using the Tether An- forward facing child restraint, up chor with the seat belt to attach a to the recommended weight limit...
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage attach a tether anchor. that is approved for that seating position, located 9.
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage.
Page 113: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to Transporting Pets the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly 5.
Page 114: Safety Tips
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- should be considered a normal part of the break-in and mental and should be avoided.
Page 115: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even- tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 116: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
Page 117 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel attached to the floor mat fasteners.
Page 118: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .127 MIRRORS ......123 ▫...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ... .154 ▫ Commands ......206 ▫...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Folding Rear Seat .....235 ▫ Turn Signals ......245 ▫...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..252 ▫ ParkSense Sensors .....261 ▫...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..288 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .278 ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .279 ▫...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE ......296 CARGO AREA FEATURES ....299 ▫...
Page 125: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 126: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the reverse.
Page 127: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach WARNING! Lighting — If Equipped Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn signal convex mirror will look smaller and farther away and puddle lamp contain three LEDs.
Page 128: Power Mirrors
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The approach lighting will not function when the The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- gear selector is moved out of the PARK position. tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right) button to select Power Mirrors the mirror that you want to adjust.
Page 129: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use This feature allows for additional flexibility in position- the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the ing the visor to block out the sun.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 (or applied PARK brake for Manual transmission). Rear Detection Zones When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 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 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 135: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 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 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 137: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Modes Of Operation Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime Modes Of Operation With Uconnect System — If When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- Equipped priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 138: General Information
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with General Information both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications volume is reduced.
Page 139: Uconnect Phone (Uconnect 200)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 UCONNECT PHONE (UCONNECT 200) For additional information on Uconnect: • U.S. residents - visit DriveUconnect.com or call Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect Phone allows 1-877-855-8400. you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone •...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be Voice Command Button used with the system at a time. The system is available in When you push the Voice Command but- English, Spanish, or French languages. ton you will hear a BEEP.
Page 141: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Operation part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect mand “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone compound form command into two voice commands: menu structure.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect Phone, simply push the Phone NOTE: If other phones are present during the pairing button and follow the audible prompts for direc- process make sure they are switched to off or the tions.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • The system will prompt you to say the number you priority. You can pair up to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect Phone. However, at any given time, want to call. only one mobile phone can be in use, connected to •...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from the Uconnect Phonebook or Uconnect phonebook or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call “Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook,”...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. 2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- “Phonebook New Entry.” book. However, if there is less than 10 contacts in the 3.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, The Uconnect Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 To delete a Uconnect phonebook entry using Voice Com- 4. After you enter the name, the Uconnect Phone will ask mands: you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you 1.
Page 148: Phone Call Features
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. To call one of the names in the list, push the Voice Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Command button during the playing of the Currently In Progress desired name, and say “Call.” When you receive a call on your cellular phone, you will have the option of Answer, Ignore, or Transfer.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold Currently In Progress while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls”...
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress: hold): 1. Momentarily push the Phone button. 1. Push and hold the Phone button until you hear a •...
Page 151: Uconnect Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • The Uconnect Phone will call the last number that after which the call is automatically transferred from was dialed from your mobile phone. the Uconnect Phone to the mobile phone. NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect Phone Features Uconnect Phone.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: After every Uconnect Phone language change paired mobile phone to call the emergency number. operation, only the language-specific 32 name phone- This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- Mexico.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: WARNING! • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To use your Uconnect Phone System in an emergency, country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-521- your mobile phone must be: 2779 for the U.S./Canada, 55-14-3454 for Mexico City •...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated on your mobile phone keypad, you can push the Voice Systems.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Uconnect Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF phone number associated with the phonebook entry, Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system as tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 156: Advanced Phone Connectivity
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE using Uconnect Phone. The status is given for network Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) signal strength, phone battery strength, etc. When you mute the Uconnect Phone, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say To transfer an ongoing call from your Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa “Setup Phone Pairing.” using Voice Command: •...
Page 158: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You can also push the Phone • You can also push the Voice Command button at any time button at while the list is being played, and then choose the any time while the list is being played, and then phone that you wish to select.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • From outside the Uconnect Phone mode (e.g., from Reset radio mode), push and hold the Voice Command To Reset all settings using Voice Command: button for five seconds until the session begins, 1.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Fully Closed Windows. For best performance: • Adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ inch (1 • Dry Weather Condition. cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) Even though the system is designed for users speaking in and the mirror.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • Fully closed windows “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hun- dred.” You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). • Dry weather conditions Even though international dialing for most number com- •...
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Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) home redial language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Voice Text Reply Send Messages: Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your You can send messages using Uconnect Phone, if your phone. mobile phone is supported. To send a new message: •...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
Page 169: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- following conditions: sages.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Searching Contacts phone number (“Search for John Uconnect Phone supports the following features: Smith Mobile”). Voice Activated Features: Screen Activated Features • Hands Free dialing via Voice (“Call John Smith Mo- • Dialing via Keypad using touchscreen. bile”...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: Your phone must be capable of SMS messaging WARNING! via Bluetooth for messaging features to work properly. Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your Any voice commanded system should be used only vehicles audio system;...
Page 172: Operation
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect Phone allows up to ten mobile phones or The Voice Command button is also used to access audio devices to be linked to the system. Only one linked the Voice Commands for the Uconnect Voice Com- (or paired) mobile phone and one audio device can be mand features if your vehicle is equipped.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 1. Say compound commands like “Call John Smith mo- say each part of the command when you are asked for bile.” it. For example, you can use the compound command form voice command “Search for John Smith,” or you 2.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase Help Command or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to Smith.”...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect Phone, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. NOTE: • You must have Bluetooth enabled on your mobile phone to complete this procedure.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the “Add Device” button on the touchscreen. • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect screen.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 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. Press the “Settings” button from the Phone main paired.
Page 178 176 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 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 4. Press the “X” to exit out of the Settings screen. 2. Press the “Pair Phones” or “Paired Audio Devices” button on the touchscreen. Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device 3. Press the settings icon button located to the right of the 1.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update of a phone book, if 5. Press the “Make Favorite” button on the touchscreen; you will see the chosen device move to the top of the supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth wireless list.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection. Managing Your Favorite Phonebook There are three ways you can add an entry to your Favorite Phonebook.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. From the Phone main screen, select Phonebook. From the Phonebook screen, select the “Favorites” button on the touchscreen and then select the “+” button on the touchscreen located to the right of the phonebook record.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 3. Press the “+” next to the Favorite you would like to Emergency And Towing Assistance remove. The Emergency and Towing Assistance Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed.
Page 184: Phone Call Features
182 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 sup- ported 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 Phone.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • 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 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Touch-Tone Number Entry 1. Press the “Phone” button on the touchscreen. 2. Press the “Dial” button on the touchscreen. 3. The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed. 4. Use the numbered buttons on the touchscreens to enter the number and press “Call.”...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 These can be accessed by pressing the “recent calls” Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call button on the touchscreen on the Phone main screen. Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another You can also push the Phone button and say “Show incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE from the dialpad, recent calls, SMS Inbox or from the Join Calls phonebooks. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling When two calls are in progress (one active and one on Between Calls”...
Page 189: Uconnect Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Call Continuation If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the follows: Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances NOTE: The roadside/towing assistance number dialed is of successfully making a phone call as to that for the based on the country where the vehicle is purchased mobile phone directly.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 or automated customer service line. Some services re- entries. For example, if you previously created a Phone- quire immediate response selection. In some instances, book entry with First and/or Last Name as “Voicemail that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect Phone.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by 2. Press the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, then some phones are not supported over Bluetooth. These scroll down to Voice Response Length. additional symbols will be ignored in the dialing a 3.
Page 193: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s Advanced Phone Connectivity audio system. The Uconnect Phone will work the same as Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone if you dial the number using voice a command. The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone...
Page 194: Uconnect Phone
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone • Low Road Noise Voice Command • Smooth Road Surface For the best performance: • Fully Closed Windows • Adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ inch (1 •...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • Dry Weather Conditions NOTE: It is recommended that you do not store names in your favorites phonebook while the vehicle is in motion. • Operation From The Driver’s Seat Phonebook (Mobile and Favorites) name recognition rate Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to is optimized when the entries are not similar.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE not compatible with SMS messaging over Bluetooth the Read Messages: “Messaging” button will be grayed out and the feature If you receive a new text message while your phone is will not be available for use. connected to Uconnect Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: • Send a Reply • Forward • Call Send Messages Using Buttons On The Touchscreen: You can send messages using Uconnect Phone. To send a new message: 1.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages Using Voice Commands: 1. Push the Phone button. 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile.” 3. After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List.”...
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 List of Preset Messages: 10. I will be <number> minutes late. 1. Yes. 11. See you in <number> minutes. 2. No. 12. Stuck in traffic. 3. Okay. 13. Start without me. 4. I can’t talk right now. 14.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone. When this happens, the connection can generally be re-established by switching the mobile phone OFF/ON. Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth ON mode.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Voice Tree...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes.
Page 206: General Information
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE COMMAND (UCONNECT 200) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This Voice Command system allows you to •...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Pushing the Voice Command button while the sys- WARNING! tem is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system Any voice commanded system should be used only will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or in safe driving conditions following all applicable change commands.
Page 208: Commands
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To hear the first available Menu, push the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pushing the Voice Command but- ton. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main Commands menu.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Disc Mode Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • “Change to setup” – “Save” (to save the memo) • “Switch to system setup” – “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Main menu setup” – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” •...
Page 212: Voice Training
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training VOICE COMMAND (UCONNECT 8.4) For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Voice Command System Operation nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. The Uconnect Voice Command system allows 1.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 what can be said based on the context you are in. After WARNING! three consecutive failures of a spoken command the VR session will end. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable Pushing the Uconnect Voice Command button while...
Page 214: Uconnect Voice Commands
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will best recognize your speech if the win- Changing The Volume dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is 1. Start a dialogue by pushing the Voice Command set to low. button.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session In Radio/Player Modes In this mode, you can say the following commands: NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when a call is not active after pushing the Uconnect Voice Command button.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 • You can replace “rock” with any of the satellite music NOTE: types. • You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM • Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and frequency, such as “98.7 FM.”...
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 • VR commands, Albums, Artists, and Genre names are NOTE: based on the music metadata contained on the loaded/ • You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, connected device. podcast and audio book names with any correspond- •...
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 • You can also say “Show Current Weather” or “Show NOTE: extended weather” or “Show five day forecast” or • You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the “Show ski info” to get other forecasts. sports league screen.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 • Navigation commands only work if equipped with NOTE: Navigation. • Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. • Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and • You can replace “Player” with “Radio,” “Navigation,” shaded grey.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 225: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 NOTE: WARNING! • 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 226: Power Seats - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Some models may be equipped with a power driver’s The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard Push the seat switch forward or rearward.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seatback can be reclined both forward and rearward. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the Push the seat recliner switch forward or rearward. The shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support.
Page 229: Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have On models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting reached the desired position.
Page 230: Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 231: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Front Heated Seats — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by The front heated seats control buttons are located within using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. the Uconnect system.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats WARNING! to operate. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, On models that are equipped with remote start, the spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- heated seats can be programmed to come on during a...
Page 233: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Head Restraints Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with by restricting head movement in the event of a rear Reactive Head Restraints (RHR).
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Rear Head Restraints WARNING! The rear outboard head restraints have three positions • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- UP, MID and DOWN. The center head restraint has only sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or two positions, UP and DOWN.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up.
Page 237: Folding Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Folding Rear Seat WARNING! The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or the loops located on the upper seatback.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seatback Loops Folded Rear Seatback After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. NOTE: You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time.
Page 239: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the Two latches must be released to open the hood. seatback above the seat strap.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety 3. Lift upward on the hood prop rod to release it from the catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the stowage retainer.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 4. Place the hood prop rod in the hood slot to secure the WARNING! hood in the open position. Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Page 242: Lights
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru- ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte- rior lights and fog lights.
Page 243: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped is set to ON. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by This system automatically turns the headlights on or off this feature.
Page 244: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you turn the headlights or parking lights on, or place Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If the ignition in ACC or RUN, the system will cancel the Equipped delay. The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will provides increased forward lighting at night by automat- turn off in the normal manner.
Page 245: Daytime Running Lights (Drl)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 and other obstructions on the windshield or camera NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is lens will cause the system to function improperly. at or above 15 mph (24 km/h). •...
Page 246: Lights-On Reminder
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Page 247: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either push the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.
Page 248: Lane Change Assist
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 249: Front Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Front Map/Reading Lights The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light is pushed.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Controls With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is the instrument panel lights. located on the left side of the instrument panel.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Ambient Light Control — If Equipped Dome Light Position Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the increase or decrease the brightness of the instrument second detent to turn on the interior lights.
Page 252: Windshield Wipers And Washers
250 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 253: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Mist Feature CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road through an automatic car wash. Damage to the mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
Page 254: Headlights On With Wipers
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper Headlights On With Wipers (Available With control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for Automatic Headlights Only) two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on the intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the NOTE: multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi- wiper speed is in the low or high position.
Page 256: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph (0 km/h) or TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN the outside temperature rises above freezing. This feature allows you to tilt the steering column • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature will upward or downward.
Page 257: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 To unlock the steering column, push the control handle HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps wheel upward or downward as desired.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated WARNING! steering wheel to operate. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, On models that are equipped with remote start, the spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on...
Page 259: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
Page 260: To Activate
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 261: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 erasing the set speed memory. Pushing the ON/OFF U.S. Speed (mph) button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set • Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph speed memory.
Page 262: To Accelerate For Passing
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Decrease Speed Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button. decrease in set speed.
Page 263: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so during a parking maneuver. Refer to “ParkSense System it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Usage Precautions” in this section for limitations of this Control.
Page 264: Parksense Warning Display
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 79 inches ParkSense Display (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display direction, depending on the location, type and orientation will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the display will show a single solid arc in the center rear region and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE One-Half Second Tone Slow Tone...
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Fast Tone...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Continuous 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 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than Distance than (200-150 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 (in/cm) 79 in (200 Audible None Single 1/2- Slow...
Page 271: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System ParkSense can be enabled and disabled using the During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park Uconnect System. The available choices are: Off, Sound Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the Only, or Sound and Display.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE OFF REAR SEN- If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” SORS” appears in the Driver Information Display (DID) appears in the DID, see an authorized dealer. make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition.
Page 273: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 feature from functioning properly. The Driver Informa- Cleaning The ParkSense System tion Display (DID) will actuate a single chime, once per Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap ignition cycle, and it will display the PARKSENSE and a soft cloth.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE position and ParkSense is turned OFF, the DID will REQUIRED” message to be displayed in the DID. display “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the WARNING! vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 275: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when sounds the continuous tone.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear Fixed guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate camera mode is exited and the last selected touchscreen the width of the vehicle. appears again.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 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 278: Overhead Console
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pushing the lens. Opener (HomeLink) and power sunroof switches may To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time.
Page 279: Sunglass Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pushed. Sunglass Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
Page 280: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 281: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view. 3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to program while you push and hold the hand-held transmitter button.
Page 283: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 there may be a light that blinks when the garage door Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode. (Rolling Code) To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next follow these steps: step after the LEARN button has been pushed.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you would like repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator erase the channels.
Page 285: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to push and hold the HomeLink button, while you press and release (“cycle”) your hand-held For programming transmitters in Canada/United States transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 286: Using Homelink
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- release the button. ming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the HomeLink button is pushed.
Page 287: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 If you have any problems, or require assistance, please seconds until the red indicator flashes. call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Page 288: General Information
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) The power sunroof switch is located between the sun after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without visors on the overhead console. these safety features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.
Page 289: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 290: Closing Sunroof - Express
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a Pinch Protect Feature partially opened condition until the sunroof switch is This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of pushed again. the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the Closing Sunroof —...
Page 291: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 Venting Sunroof — Express open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Push and release the Vent button within one half second the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
Page 292: Electrical Power Outlets - If Equipped
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Push and hold the Close switch. The sunroof will hit ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED the hard stop and move to the Vent position after 10 The 12 Volt (13 Amp) instrument panel power outlet is seconds.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There is also a 12 Volt power outlet located in the center console. This power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position (if equipped). Underhood Fuses (Power Outlet Fuses) 1 —...
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 296: Cupholders
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the center console forward...
Page 297: Rear Seat Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- bows.
Page 298: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Storage
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to open the glove compartment. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
Page 299: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 Console Features Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of the armrest, to open the storage compartment. An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the center console forward of the gear selector. WARNING! There is a storage compartment located under the center Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-...
Page 300: Door Storage
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage The door panels contain storage areas. Rear Door Trim Storage Front Door Trim Storage...
Page 301: Rear Seat Armrest Storage - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped CARGO AREA FEATURES For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat — If armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage Equipped compartment.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seatback Loops Folded Rear Seatback After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. NOTE: You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make WARNING! (Continued) sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the • To help protect against personal injury, passengers seatback above the seat strap. should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
Page 304: Ski Pass-Through
302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or be- come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. Ski Pass-Through There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, to be stored in the rear cargo area.
Page 305: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 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 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ... .337 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..308 ▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights....338 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ INFO Button UCONNECT SETTINGS ....367 (CD Mode For MP3/WMA Play)...393 ▫...
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 ▫ Play Mode ......399 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....406 ▫...
Page 310: Instrument Panel Features
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Demister 5 — Glove Compartment 9 — Trunk Release 2 — Outlet 6 — Climate Control Hard Controls/ 10 — Hood Release Uconnect System Hard Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster 11 —...
Page 311: Instrument Cluster - Base (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE (EVIC) Base EVIC Instrument Cluster — If Equipped...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Tachometer WARNING! • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or (RPM x 1000). others could be badly burned by steam or boiling 2. Temperature Gauge coolant.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 3. Fuel Gauge • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. 4. Speedometer • Indicates vehicle speed. 5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display •...
Page 314: Instrument Cluster - Premium Analog (Did)
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM ANALOG (DID) DID Premium Analog Cluster — If Equipped...
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 1. Tachometer • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000). 2. Analog Speedometer • Indicates vehicle speed. 3. Fuel Gauge • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Page 316: Instrument Cluster - Premium Digital (Did)
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM DIGITAL (DID) DID Premium Digital Cluster — If Equipped...
Page 317: Warning And Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 1. Tachometer WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on (RPM x 1000). in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
Page 318: Red Telltale Indicator Lights
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is palaced in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake ap- plication. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary. ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is WARNING! indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is...
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by The light also will turn on when the parking brake is placing the ignition in the position ON/RUN position. applied with the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN The light should illuminate for approximately two sec- position.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the en- gine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the ve- hicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System). Re- fer to “Power Steering”...
Page 328: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. With Drive Modes the ESC OFF indicator will be lit any time the Traction modes is set to Sport, Track or Full OFF.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or more Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- CAUTION! quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- The TPMS has been optimized for the original tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure equipment tires and wheels.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the igni- tion is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Low Fuel Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Fuel Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 1.5 gal (5.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. Transmission Temperature Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! CAUTION! If you continue operating the vehicle when the Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 337: Green Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low. Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means...
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 339: White Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is SET. Refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. White Telltale Indicator Lights Cruise Control ON Indicator Light White Telltale...
Page 340: Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 341: Two Button Evic - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Five Second Unstored Messages seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of condition that activated it remains active) and can be message takes control of the main display area for five reviewed from the Messages main menu item.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Current Fuel Economy The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Stored Messages wheel: • Oil Life • Settings EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons (Two–Button EVIC Controls) Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • UP Arrow Button Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll • Key Fob Battery Low upward through the main menus (Odometer, Digital Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Range To •...
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Backup Light Out • Service Antilock Brake System • Brake Light Out • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Parking Light Out • Transmission Too Hot • Service Air Bag System • Service Power Steering •...
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Too Cold Plug In Heater • Remote Start Active Key To Run • Cruise Off • Remote Start Aborted Door Open • Cruise Ready • Remote Start Aborted Hood Open • Cruise Set To XXX MPH •...
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip Trip Info • Range To Empty Push and release the UP arrow button until the Trip Info icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Push and release • Average Fuel Economy the RIGHT arrow button to display the following •...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- Elapsed Time tion: Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the Trip A ON/RUN position. •...
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the RTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) Current Fuel Economy estimated driving distance, the RTE display will change This feature shows the Current Fuel Economy in MPG or to a text display of LOW FUEL.” This display will L/100km.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • If the Tire Pressure System requires service, Service Examples Of Some Stored Messages TPM System is displayed. Tire Pressure is an informa- Fuel Low tion only function and cannot be reset. Service Electronic Throttle Control Oil Life Washer Fluid Low This feature shows oil life percentage.
Page 350: Oil Change Indicator
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Change Indicator Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go • Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Using The EVIC Menu Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry not start the engine). • Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE •...
Page 352: Driver Information Display Did
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY DID DID’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this message type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out The DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) features and Low Tire Pressure. an interactive display that is located in the instrument •...
Page 353: Four Button Did - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this message type is Automatic High Beams On. Four Button DID — If Equipped This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the switches mounted on the steering wheel.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DOWN Arrow Button Push and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up). • RIGHT Arrow Button Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to access the information screens or sub-menu screens of a main menu item.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 DID Displays 1 — Speedometer (Digital or Analog) (km/h or mph) The DID displays are located in the center portion of the 2 — Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will cluster and consists of the follow sections: illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and white for on demand information.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Cruise Off DID Messages • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled • Cruise Ready • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to XX”...
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Left Turn Signal Light Out • Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset • Turn Signal On • Service Airbag System • Vehicle Not In Park • Service Airbag Warning Light • Key In Ignition •...
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. Analog Or Digital Speedometer Selection • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake Full Speedometer Analog Icon • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool • Transmission Cool Ready to Drive Full Speedometer Digital Icon •...
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Vehicle Speed MPH / km/h Vehicle Info Push and release the UP or DOWN Push and release the UP or DOWN row button until the Vehicle Info icon is row button until the Vehicle Speed icon is highlighted in the DID.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Push and release the UP or DOWN row button until the Fuel Economy icon is highlighted. Push the RIGHT arrow but- ton and the next screen will display the following: • Average Fuel Economy •...
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Fuel Economy Digital Display Fuel Economy MPG Flower Analog Display The DID has the capability of displaying an interactive flower through the Fuel Economy sub-menu which will add one flower petal for every 2.5 Miles Per Gallon (MPG) (1.06 km per liter (km/l) increment.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip A Push and release the UP or DOWN row button until the Trip A icon/title is highlighted in the DID. The Trip A informa- tion will display the following: • Distance MI or km/h •...
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Trip B the number of stored warning messages. Pushing the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see what the stored messages are. Push the LEFT arrow Push and release the UP or DOWN button to return to the Main Menu. row button until the Trip B icon/title is highlighted in the DID.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setup feature allows you to change the location that Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items information is displayed within the instrument cluster. • Speedometer Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to high- Analog 1 light a screen setup location (i.e., Upper Left, Upper Analog 2 Right, etc.) then push the RIGHT arrow button to...
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Time Trip A Range To Empty (RTE) Trip B • Lower Left Average MPG None (default setting) Current MPG Compass Trip A Outside Temp Trip B • Upper Right Time • Lower Right None None (default setting) Compass (default setting) Compass Outside Temp...
Page 366: Oil Change Indicator
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To De- message temporarily, push and release the MENU fault Settings) button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the Cancel following procedure.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. Vehicles Not Equipped With Passive Entry • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do Using The DID Menu not start the engine). Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry •...
Page 368: Cybersecurity
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CYBERSECURITY The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is equipped with both wired and wireless networks.
Page 369: Uconnect Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Privacy of any wireless and wired communications can- WARNING! (Continued) not be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept may increase the possibility for vehicle systems to information and private communications without your be breached. consent. For further information, refer to “Onboard Di- •...
Page 370: Buttons On The Touchscreen
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL menus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety & Driving Assis- center of the control knob one or more times to select or tance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort & Re- change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Display point on the scale between the + and – buttons on the touchscreens. Then press the back arrow button on the After pressing the Display button on the touchscreen the touchscreen. following settings will be available. •...
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL until a check-mark appears next to the language, show- showing that setting has been selected. Press the back ing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been unchecked. To make your selection press the “+” or “–” selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the hours up or to return to the previous menu.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Safety & Driving Assistance Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor After pressing the Safety/Assistance button on the touch- (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual screen the following settings will be available.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 • ParkView Backup Camera on the windshield. To make your selection, press the Rain Sensing button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears next to setting, showing that setting has been Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen selected.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlight Off Delay • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is the amount of time the headlights remain on after the in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- engine is shut off.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 previous menu. Refer to “Lights/Automatic High Beam appears next to setting, showing that setting has been Headlamp Control — If Equipped” in “Understanding selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. to return to the previous menu.
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is press the Sound Horn With Lock button on the touch- opened. To make your selection, press the Auto Unlock screen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indi- On Exit button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark cating that the setting has been selected.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 RKE Key Fob UNLOCK button twice to unlock the Entry (RKE) Key Fob lock or unlock buttons. To make passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press your selection, press the Passive Entry button on the is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, of the RKE Key Fob UNLOCK button.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start — If Equipped selection, press the Auto Heated Seats button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, After pressing the Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start showing that setting has been selected. Press the back button on the touchscreen the following settings will be arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous available.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 • Headlight Off Delay NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds module is located, and it can cause interference with the when exiting the vehicle.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration • Balance/Fade Press the Calibration button on the touchscreen to change When in this display you may adjust the Balance and this setting. This compass is self-calibrating, which elimi- Fade settings. nates the need to manually reset the compass.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • Paired Phones press the Off, 1, 2 or 3 button on the touchscreen. Then press the back arrow button on the touchscreen. This feature shows which phones are paired to the • Music Info Cleanup Phone/Bluetooth system.
Page 384: Uconnect 200 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Siriusxm Radio
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip UCONNECT 200 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH followed by pressing the back arrow button on the CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SiriusXM touchscreen. RADIO • Subscription Information New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio.
Page 385: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Push the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or listenable station in AM/FM mode. Push the right ACC position to operate the radio. switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, push the right side ENTER/ INFO Button BROWSE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Push the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will highlight. letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Setting The Bass, Mid Range, Treble, Balance Or Push the ENTER/BROWSE button a second time and Fade MID RANGE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to To set the Bass, Mid Range, Treble, Balance or Fade decrease the mid-range tones.
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the BACK button to exit Bass, Mid Range, Treble, ENTER/BROWSE button to set the minutes. The min- Balance or Fade. utes will highlight. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Push the ENTER/ MENU Button BROWSE button to save time change.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • Repeat (RPT) — When Repeat is activated, the cur- ENTER/BROWSE button to set the minutes. The min- rently playing song will begin again when it ends. It utes will highlight. Adjust the minutes using the right will continue to cycle through the same song until side TUNE/SCROLL control knob.
Page 390: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode
388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set The Pushbutton Memory Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, push and hold the but- NOTE: ton (1–5) you wish to lock onto this station for three •...
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the SEEK Button radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Push the right SEEK button for the next selection on the and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 392: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Shuffle (SHFL) And Repeat (RPT) Notes On Playing MP3 Files This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 random order to provide an interesting change of pace. file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multi-session disc formats are supported by the radio. Multi-session discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not following table are supported.
Page 395: Enter/Browse Button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 • Number of files and folders - Loading times will INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3/WMA Play) increase with more files and folders Pushing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 396: Operation Instructions - Universal Serial Bus (Usb) - If Equipped
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pushing the PLAYER button will change the mode to Operation Instructions — Universal Serial Bus auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected. (USB) — If Equipped The USB audio input allows the user to plug in a flash NOTE: drive and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify •...
Page 397: Security
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 Security If this radio is installed in a vehicle that does not have a matching Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) an Secu- rity code will need to be entered by the dealer. CD PLAYER — IF EQUIPPED The single disc CD player is located in the center console.
Page 398: Cd Player Operating Instructions
396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Operating Instructions Uconnect — If Equipped If equipped with Uconnect 8.4, refer to the Uconnect 8.4 Loading manual for further information. To insert disc into the player, follow the instructions shown: iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL WITH UCONNECT VOICE COMMAND —...
Page 399: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port which is located in the center console. Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port Cable Routing Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port...
Page 400: Using This Feature
398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The center console will have a position where the NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- iPod or consumer electronic audio device cable can be charged, it may not communicate with the iPod/USB/ routed through without damaging the cable when clos- MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Page 401: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons playing a track, skips to the next track or push the button and say Next Track. To enter the iPod/USB/MP3 control mode and access a •...
Page 402: List Or Browse Mode
400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Use the << SEEK button during play mode to jump to the SHUFFLE button again. To turn SHUFFLE On/Off the start of the current track. Pushing the SEEK >> with Voice Commands, push the VR button, wait button during play mode will jump to the next track in for the beep, and say “Shuffle On”...
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 • Pushing a PRESET button will display the current list letters of the item being browsed. If letters do not have on the top line and the first item in that list on the items they will not be shown, “_” will be shown in second line.
Page 404: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons CAUTION! (Continued) To enter BTSA mode, push either “AUX” button on the • Placing items on the iPod or external USB device, radio or push the VR button and say “Bluetooth or connections to the iPod or external USB device Streaming Audio.”...
Page 405: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS phone system to list the audio devices. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to Next Track access the switches.
Page 406: Radio Operation
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The button located in the center of the left-hand control pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- mode of the sound system.
Page 407: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 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 408: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 307 Climate Controls
406 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 8.4 system display if equipped.
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 • Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes. If 2. Recirculation Control the Recirculation button is pushed while in this Pushing the Recirculation Control button will temporar- mode, the LED indicator will flash several times then ily put the system in recirculation mode.
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ECONOMY MODE NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser If economy mode is desired, push the A/C button to located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 • Mix NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and for maximum airflow to the rear. side window demist outlets.
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Electronic Rear Window Defrost CAUTION! Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica- the heating elements: tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window •...
Page 413: Uconnect 8.4 Climate Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 Uconnect 8.4 Climate Controls — If Equipped Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect 8.4 system screen. The buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect 8.4 screen, in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 414 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Buttons On 4. AUTO Operation Button The Faceplate And Buttons On The Touchscreen) Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by 1. MAX A/C Button adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between Press to change the current setting, the indicator illumi- manual mode and automatic modes.
Page 415 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 6. Rear Defrost Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press and release this button to turn on the rear window • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). window cleaners on the interior surface of the An indicator will illuminate when the rear window window.
Page 416 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button 10. Blower Control Provides the passenger with independent temperature Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air control. Press the button on the faceplate for cooler forced through the climate system. There are seven temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and blower speeds available.
Page 417 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 • Bi-Level Mode Button On The Touchscreen Air comes from the instrument panel outlets Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. directed through the defrost and side window Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar demister outlets.
Page 418: Climate Control Functions
416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Climate Control OFF Button Climate Control Functions Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control A/C (Air Conditioning) ON/OFF. The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning 13.
Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the Recirculation condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. When outside air contains smoke, odors, or MAX A/C high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor- you may wish to recirculate interior air by mance.
Page 420: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL mode will cause the LED in the control button to blink NOTE: and then turn off. • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly Automatic Operation as possible.
Page 421: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by Summer Operation adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at The engine cooling system must be protected with a a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- allows the front occupants to control the volume of air sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will automati- fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or of compressor damage when the system is started again. eliminate window fogging on the front windshield.
Page 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped . . .432 STARTING PROCEDURES ....427 ▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..428 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission POWER STEERING .....466 (1.4L Turbo Engine Only — DDCT) ..440 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 ▫ Rain Brake Support (RBS)....480 ▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ... . .499 ▫...
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....517 VEHICLE LOADING ....526 ▫...
Page 429: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a WARNING! number of reasons.
Page 430: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission — If Equipped Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake, The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the gear position before you can start the engine.
Page 431: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 Normal Starting To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button. 1.
Page 432: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
430 STARTING AND OPERATING • Starting with the ignition in the OFF position. 4. If the gear selector is in Neutral, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button with the vehicle speed • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place below 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.
Page 433: Extended Park Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Extended Park Starting CAUTION! NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank con- has not been started or driven for at least 30 days. tinuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 1.
Page 434: After Starting
432 STARTING AND OPERATING Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with an after-run pump to cool Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the the turbocharger after the engine is shut off. Depending throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start on the type of driving and the amount of cargo, the pump the vehicle.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood, NOTE: behind to the driver’s side headlamp. Follow the steps • The engine block heater cord is a factory installed below to properly use the engine block heater: option.
Page 436: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
434 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED Shifting Fully press the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you WARNING! release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking You should always use first gear when starting from a brake fully applied.
Page 437: Downshifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) All Engines Gear Selection 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 Accel. 24 (39) 34 (55) 47 (76) 56 (90) Cruise 19 (31) 27 (43) 37 (60) 41 (66) Downshifting...
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds CAUTION! (Continued) clutch damage, even if the clutch pedal is pressed. CAUTION! If transfer case is in low range the vehicle speeds to Failure to follow the maximum recommended down- cause engine and clutch damage are significantly shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed lower.
Page 439: If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle at too high of a vehicle speed, these conditions may speed.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If •...
Page 441: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the WARNING! (Continued) Key Fob in the ignition switch to warn you that this • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or safety feature is inoperable.
Page 442: Starting And Operating
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (1.4L Turbo Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the Engine Only — DDCT) accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when The transmission gear position display (located in the shifting between these gears.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed for- ward) it is probably in the AutoStick (+/-) position (beside the DRIVE position). In AutoStick mode, the transmission gear (1, 2, 3, etc.) is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that WARNING! (Continued) you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi- • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or tion: in a location accessible to children), and do not •...
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 NEUTRAL (N) DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris- tics under all normal operating conditions. Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be To maximize fuel economy, the Dual Dry Clutch trans- started in this range.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING • Very aggressive driving may result in some clutch winds), use the AutoStick shift control (refer to odor similar to a manual transmission. An active “AutoStick” in this section for further information) to warning message will display in the Instrument Clus- select a lower gear.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 MESSAGE DESCRIPTION GEAR NOT AVAILABLE In AutoStick mode, the gear selected by the driver is not available due to a fault condition. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service. SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driver is currently blocked. This occurs if: REVERSE is requested while moving (at 6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), if DRIVE is requested while moving backwards (at 6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), or if (in AutoStick mode) a DOWNSHIFT is requested while in 1st gear, 3rd gear or higher...
Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REDUCE GEAR The transmission pump is overheating. In AutoStick mode, try to drive in one spe- CHANGES cific gear as much as possible, avoiding frequent gear changes. In DRIVE, the transmission will automatically modify its shift schedule to reduce the number of shifts.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 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 452: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And 2.4L Engine Only - 6F24)
450 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the 2.4L Engine Only — 6F24) accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when The transmission gear position display (located in the shifting between these gears.
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, PARK (P) REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed for- This range supplements the parking brake by locking the ward) it is probably in the AutoStick (+/-) position transmission.
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position (P). • Before moving the gear selector out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick shift WARNING! control (refer to “AutoStick” in this section for further information) to select a lower gear. Under these condi- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the tions, using a lower gear will improve performance and ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING speed. Normal operation will resume once the transmis- 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. sion temperature has risen to a suitable level. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Transmission Limp Home Mode 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 5.
Page 459: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Overdrive Operation A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly The automatic transmission includes an electronically different feeling or response during normal operation in controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will the upper gears.
Page 460: Operation
458 STARTING AND OPERATING • For all models except GT, the transmission will auto- can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, matically upshift when necessary to prevent engine and many other situations. over-speed.
Page 461: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to WARNING! over-speed, that shift will not occur. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is engaged. slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their •...
Page 462: Traction
460 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the 4.
Page 463: Flowing/Rising Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- WARNING! cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph Do not drive on or across a road or path where water (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 464: Parking Brake
462 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami- • Always check the depth of the standing water nated, as this may result in further damage. Such before driving through it. Never drive through damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited standing water that is deeper than the bottom of Warranty.
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument cluster will illuminate. NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light”...
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING selector out of PARK. The parking brake should al- WARNING! (Continued) ways be applied whenever the driver is not in the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with vehicle. access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a WARNING! number of reasons.
Page 467: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or normal capability, the remaining system will still func- injury.
Page 468: Power Steering
466 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The electric power steering system will give you good • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting in tight spaces.
Page 469: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING OR POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF - SERVICE Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Electronic SYSTEM” message and a steering wheel icon Brake Control system (EBC). This system includes Elec- are displayed on the EVIC/DID screen, it indi- tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Anti-Lock Brake cates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the...
Page 470: Brake System Warning Light
468 STARTING AND OPERATING overslip of the rear wheels to avoid vehicle instability, braking conditions. The system automatically prevents and to prevent the rear axle from entering ABS before the wheel lock, and enhances vehicle control during braking. front axle. The ABS performs a self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS is working properly each time the vehicle is started Brake System Warning Light...
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 • A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. WARNING! (Continued) These are all normal characteristics of ABS. • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase WARNING! braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or...
Page 472: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
470 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light Brake Assist System (BAS) The amber “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” will turn on The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position capability during emergency braking maneuvers.
Page 473: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Hill Start Assist (HSA) WARNING! The HSA system is designed to mitigate roll back from a The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the complete stop while on an incline. If the driver releases natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, the brake while stopped on an incline, HSA will continue nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing to hold the brake pressure for a short period.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING • The gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction WARNING! (Continued) (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle brake operation to ensure safe operation of the ve- backing uphill is in REVERSE gear). hicle under all road conditions. Your complete atten- •...
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Disabling And Enabling HSA WARNING! (Continued) This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the not be enough brake pressure to hold both the current setting, proceed as follows: vehicle and the trailer on a hill when the brake •...
Page 476: Traction Control System (Tcs)
474 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. 9. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. 3. Apply the parking brake. Traction Control System (TCS) 4. Start the engine. This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of 5.
Page 477: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” lo- cated in the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon This system enhances directional control and stability of as the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/ the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) ESC performance. Improperly inflated and un- hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent accidents evenly worn tires may also degrade ESC perfor- resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inap- propriate driver input for the conditions. Only a mance.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Partial Off NOTE: When driving with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a allow more wheel spin when starting off in snow, mud, more spirited driving experience is desired.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the ESC The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- system is in the “Partial Off” mode. cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 481: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop road conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking objects when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver or other vehicles.
Page 482: Ready Alert Braking (Rab)
480 STARTING AND OPERATING actions to attempt to stop the sway. TSC will become Ready Alert Braking (RAB) active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to is recognized. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from reach full braking during emergency braking situations.
Page 483: Dynamic Steering Torque (Dst)
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Dynamic Steering Torque is a feature of the ESC and EPS modules that provides torque at the steering wheel for certain driving conditions in which the ESC module is detecting vehicle instability.
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Page 487: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 489: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 490: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your (4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or “XXX”...
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 • For the following example, the combined weight of Metric Example For Load Limit occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there (392 kg). will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 495: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 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 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 497: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than door.
Page 498: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
496 STARTING AND OPERATING inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), WARNING! which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) tires could cause them to fail.
Page 499: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or Snow Tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may during the Winter.
Page 501: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor- and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be mation. poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Spare Tires —...
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And T, S = Temporary Spare Tire Wheel — If Equipped Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled wheel equivalent in look and function to the original on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which only. This tire is identified by a label located on the apply to your spare.
Page 504: Tire Spinning
502 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Limited use spares are for emergency use only. In- spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or stallation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- handling.
Page 505: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is to help you in determining when your tires should be worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 506: Replacement Tires
504 STARTING AND OPERATING • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or Replacement Tires higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main- characteristics.
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two WARNING! (Continued) rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a able handling and stress to steering and suspen- wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match sion components.
Page 508: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
506 STARTING AND OPERATING • For a 225/45R17 either the Peerless Auto-Trac or Thule CAUTION! CG-9 snow chain is recommended. Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may WARNING! result in false speedometer and odometer readings. Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body...
Page 509: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! (Continued) The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove different loads and perform different steering, driving, the damaged parts of the device before further use. and braking functions.
Page 510: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
508 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the does not apply to some directional tires that must not be driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- reversed.
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) sure.
Page 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the CAUTION! (Continued) tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold • Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire placard pressure value. Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to be- NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may come inoperable.
Page 513: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes Base System the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and instrument cluster.
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Service TPMS Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on nate in the instrument cluster, a LOW TIRE PRESSURE and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when a message and “Inflate Tire to XX”...
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. then remain on solid and a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message will be displayed for a minimum of five 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. seconds. NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare 4.
Page 516: Premium System - If Equipped
514 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System — If Equipped Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will els.
Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold plac- If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, ard pressure value. The system will automatically up- providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault date, the “Inflate Tire to XX”...
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare message for a minimum of five seconds and then wheel and tire assembly. display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure values. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure 4.
Page 519: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 1.4L Turbo Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This engine is designed to meet all 1.
Page 520: 2.0L And 2.4L Engine
518 STARTING AND OPERATING than 87 can cause engine failure and may void or not be While operating on gasoline with an octane number of covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 87, hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a cause for concern.
Page 521: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 The use of reformulated gasoline is recommended. Prop- Problems that result from using gasoline containing more erly blended reformulated gasoline will provide im- than 15% ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing methanol proved performance and durability of engine and fuel are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may system components.
Page 522: Mmt In Gasoline
520 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether •...
Page 523: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 Detergent gasoline is recommended. Visit CAUTION! (Continued) www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition Gasoline Retailers. malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should overheat.
Page 524: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
522 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control WARNING! (Continued) system can result in civil penalties being assessed against • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- you. tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon Monoxide Warnings time the vehicle is raised.
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 2. Push the center-rear edge of the fuel filler door and 3. Remove the fuel filler cap (gas cap) and hang by tether release to open. hook on fuel filler door. Push To Open Fuel Filler Door 1—...
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. 5. After you have stopped pumping fuel, remove the fuel filler nozzle and replace the fuel filler cap. 6. Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you hear one click.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 WARNING! (Continued) • 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 to turn on. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
Page 528: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
526 STARTING AND OPERATING (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for CAUTION! (Continued) further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap until a (MIL)” to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping “clicking” sound is heard. This is an indication that the from the system.
Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Rim Size • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed. • Type of Vehicle Inflation Pressure • Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Page 530: Trailer Towing
528 STARTING AND OPERATING Overloading vehicle steers and handles, and the way the brakes operate. The load carrying components (springs, tires, wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as CAUTION! long as you do not exceed the GVWR. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the The best way to figure out the total weight of your GVWR.
Page 531: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) follow the requirements and recommendations in this The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and Common Towing Definitions...
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING or rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certi- Trailer Sway Control fication Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be information. installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with WARNING! the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer...
Page 533: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer When used in accordance with the manufacturer’s direc- Weight Ratings) chart for the Maximum GTW towable tions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more for your given drivetrain.
Page 534: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
532 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. 1.4L Turbo Engine Trailer towing is not recommended. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.0L and 2.4L Auto/...
Page 535: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 533 Trailer And Tongue Weight Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on • The tongue weight of the trailer. your bumper or trailer hitch. •...
Page 536: Towing Requirements
534 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements Perform the maintenance listed in the Maintenance Schedule. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- information. When towing a trailer, never exceed the train components, the following guidelines are recom- GAWR or GCWR ratings.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not • GCWR must not be exceeded. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four age to the brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steer-...
Page 538 536 STARTING AND OPERATING • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper- vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 540 538 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle, but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 541: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 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 severe usage and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy (police, fleet, taxi, or frequent trailer towing).
Page 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped Highway Driving • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. Reduce speed. • When using the speed control, if you experience speed Air Conditioning drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Turn off temporarily.
Page 543: Recreational Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 1.4L Turbo Engine 2.0L/2.4L Engine Wheels OFF the Manual With Automatic Towing Condition With Automatic Ground Transmission Transmission Transmission (DDCT) Flat Tow None Transmission in Transmission in NEUTRAL NEUTRAL...
Page 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any 2.0L or 2.4L engine vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles re- quire towing, make sure all the wheels are OFF the ground.
Page 545 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...545 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..559 ▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage — IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 546 544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Manual Transmission Or 1.4L Turbo Automatic GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ... . .576 (DDCT) Transmission....582 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .
Page 547: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 548 546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum CAUTION! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a Driving with a hot cooling system could damage supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat your vehicle.
Page 549: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque wrench.
Page 550 548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be nut/bolt has been tightened twice. sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
Page 551: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED Tire Service Kit Components And Operation Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
Page 552: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Using The Deflation Button Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following Push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.
Page 553 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
Page 554 552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the heat source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
Page 555: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 on the ground. This will provide the best positioning WARNING! (Continued) of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In tire and running the air pump. Move the vehicle as case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- necessary to place the valve stem in this position sician immediately.
Page 556 554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • After pushing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1) through the valve stem.
Page 557 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt quickly from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle (1) is available.
Page 558 556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at CAUTION! least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: • The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get 1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn off the Tire Service hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.
Page 559 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after 4.
Page 560 558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem, (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). Volt outlet.
Page 561: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end WARNING! (Continued) of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
Page 562 560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Pull Strap Fastener Location NOTE: Lift and remove foam insert before removing jack 4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from and spare tire. the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove 3.
Page 563: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 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 gear selector in PARK (automatic transmis- hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
Page 564: Jacking And Changing A Tire
562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 565 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 Jack Warning Label Jacking Locations 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench. CAUTION! NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on with two attachment points.
Page 566 564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counter- clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
Page 567 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
Page 568 566 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 wheel bolts and tire. 7.
Page 569 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 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 570: Road Tire Installation
568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
Page 571 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer to snapping the cover over the two wheel bolts.
Page 572 570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for the proper 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness, 2.
Page 573: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in other booster source with a system voltage greater another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
Page 574 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 575: Jump Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- CAUTION! cal accessories. Failure to follow these procedures could result in 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the or the discharged vehicle.
Page 576 574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Disconnecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis- post of the discharged battery.
Page 577: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel- CAUTION! erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the en- Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets gine.
Page 578: What To Do In Emergencies
576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic CAUTION! Stability Control (ESC) system in “partial off” mode, • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control”...
Page 579 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 3. Remove the rubber storage tray liner from the center 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into console, then lift up the front of the gear selector bezel, the access slot at the front of the gear selector assem- carefully disengage the bezel from the gear selector...
Page 580 578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position. Gear Selector 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 8. Reinstall the gear selector bezel (use care to avoid pinching the wiring), and the rubber storage tray liner.
Page 581: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The 2.0L / 2.4L MANUAL 1.4L TURBO Ground AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DDCT) TRANSMISSION Flat Tow...
Page 582 580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Vehicle Recovery Tow Points Your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Recovery Points that can be used to recover a disabled vehicle, located on the underbody of the vehicle. NOTE: • Ensure that the towing service tow hooks are properly seated and secured in the attachment points.
Page 583 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 CAUTION! CAUTION! • DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. Recovery feature: • Is to be used by a professional ONLY. Vehicle damage may occur. • Is used only to provide recovery of the vehicle. •...
Page 584: Manual Transmission Or 1.4L Turbo Automatic
582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2.0L / 2.4L Automatic Transmission If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Gear Selector Override” in this This vehicle must be towed with all four wheels OFF section for instructions on shifting the automatic trans- the ground using a flatbed.
Page 585 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 negative battery cable (and secure it away from the battery post), to avoid draining the battery. CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition is related to the clutch, transmission or driveline. Additional damage to the drivetrain could result.
Page 587 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ..587 DEALER SERVICE ..... .593 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ..588 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .
Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ....604 ▫ Body Control Module (BCM) Fuses ..632 ▫ Adding Washer Fluid ....605 VEHICLE STORAGE .
Page 589: Engine Compartment - 1.4L Turbo
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Battery 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 —...
Page 590: Engine Compartment - 2.0L
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 591: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 592: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 593: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 access this information to assist with the diagnosis and For further information, refer to “Cybersecurity” in the service of your vehicle and emissions system. “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” section. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can •...
Page 594: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which PROGRAMS you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass following: an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 595: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 the ignition or start the engine. This means that your before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine not proceed to the I/M station.
Page 596: Maintenance Procedures
594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed systems may void your warranty and could result in civil “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components penalties being assessed against you. which may require servicing or replacement in the future. WARNING! CAUTION! •...
Page 597: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and CAUTION! (Continued) only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 598 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil Engine Oil Selection — 2.0L And 2.4L Engine The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is For best performance and maximum protection for all time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. engines under all types of operating conditions, the Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 599 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- CAUTION! fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine.
Page 600: Engine Oil Filter
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality the engine oil.
Page 601: Tires
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Tires WARNING! (Continued) Checking For Tire Wear cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is Once a month, check the tire inflation pressures and look near the engine compartment before starting the for unusual wear or damage.
Page 602 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can should not be disconnected and should only be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
Page 603: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal at the start of each warm season.
Page 604: A/C Air Filter
602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet on the be performed by authorized dealer using recovery and lower right of center console. Perform the following recycling equipment. procedure to replace the filter: NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system 1.
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 2. Disengage the retaining tab that secures the filter cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover. Air Conditioning Filter Removal 4. Install the A/C air filter with the air filter position indicators pointing in the same direction as removal. Filter Cover Retaining Tab When installing the filter cover, make sure the retain- 3.
Page 606: Body Lubrication
604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned CAUTION! should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed. The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to Particular attention should also be given to hood latching indicate airflow direction through the filter.
Page 607: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance.
Page 608: Exhaust System
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
Page 609 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 610: Cooling System
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- motion.
Page 611 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Coolant Checks If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to months (before the onset of freezing weather, where MS.90032).
Page 612 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool- propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). ant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en- Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an- tifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard (antifreeze) solution.
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- WARNING! mended and can result in cooling system damage. If • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as...
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in Points To Remember puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ emergency assistance immediately.
Page 616: Brake System
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Brake System required, the cooling system should be pressure tested In order to assure brake system performance, all brake for leaks. system components should be inspected periodically. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main- fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake taining Your Vehicle”...
Page 618: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the system performance. Improper brake fluids may dam- air resulting in a lower boiling point.
Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered CAUTION! product and its performance may be impaired by supple- mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- tives to the transmission. Avoid using transmission seal- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration ers as they may adversely affect seals.
Page 620: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit your fluid as indicated in the Maintenance Schedule. In addi- authorized dealer immediately to have the fluid level tion, change the fluid (and filter, if equipped) if the fluid checked.
Page 621: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Frequency Of Fluid Change extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condi- tions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at underbody protection. the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle.
Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar Wheel And Wheel Trim Care cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to maintain their luster...
Page 624 622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE damage this finish and such damage is not covered by CAUTION! the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Avoid products or automatic car washes that use CAUTION! acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or harsh brushes. These products and automatic car washes Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or equiva- CAUTION! lent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain.
Page 626 624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended for CAUTION! leather upholstery. Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents, Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the plastic, cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt painted, or decorated surfaces of the interior may can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery cause permanent damage.
Page 627 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Cleaning Headlights equipped with the radio antenna. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments that may scratch the elements. Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or cloth that you are using.
Page 628 626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Bezels 2. Dry with a soft cloth. Seat Belt Maintenance CAUTION! Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Page 629: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do material. Failure to use proper fuses may result in not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt serious personal injury, fire and/or property dam- assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they age.
Page 630 628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats – If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Park Assist Module, Rear Camera, Left and Right Blind Spot Sensor, Compass –...
Page 631: Underhood Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 5 Amp Tan Run/Accessory Relay – 5 Amp Tan Transmission Control Module #4 – 5 Amp Tan Stop Lamp Switch – 10 Amp Red Pneumatic Lumbar Support Underhood Fuses The Power Distribution Center is located on the right side of the engine compartment, behind the battery.
Page 632: Transmission Control Module #4
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 70 Amp Tan – Body Control Module #1 60 Amp Blue – Body Control Module #2 30 Amp Green – Output For Starter Relay #1 40 Amp Orange – ESC Pump Motor 40 Amp Orange –...
Page 633: F24
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red A/C Compressor Clutch – 30 Amp Green Rear Defroster (EBL) – 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump – 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller – 25 Amp Clear Brake System Module –...
Page 634: Body Control Module (Bcm) Fuses
632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Wastegate, Purge Solenoid, OBD Vent Valve, Oxygen Sensor Heaters – 10 Amp Red Heated Outside Mirrors Body Control Module (BCM) Fuses Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description –...
Page 635: Stop Lamp Switch
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – – Spare – 20 Amp Yellow Windshield Washer Pump – 5 Amp Tan Transmission Control Module (Tcm) – 20 Amp Yellow Spare – 7.5 Amp Brown Stop Lamp Switch –...
Page 636: Vehicle Storage
634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE NOTE: When the vehicle has not been started or driven for at least 30 days, an Extended Park Start Procedure is If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 required to start the vehicle. Refer to “Starting Proce- days, you may want to take steps to preserve your dures”...
Page 637 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) 9005HL+ Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) D3S ** Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 7442NALL Sidemarker Lamp Front Fog Lamp Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) * Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) * Backup Lamp...
Page 638: Bulb Replacement
636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric WARNING! conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor.
Page 639 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 Trim Cover Bulb Socket 3. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn counter clock- 4. Replace bulb. wise to remove.
Page 640: License Lamp
638 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. Backup Bulb 5. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn clockwise to install.
Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then install the screws. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 — Socket 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
Page 642: Fluid Capacities
640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Fuel (1.4L Engines) 13.2 Gallons 50 Liters Fuel (2.0L/2.4L Engines) 14.2 Gallons 54 Liters Fuel (2.4L GT models only) 15.8 Gallons 60 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified) 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters 2.0L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)
Page 643: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
Page 644 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine 91 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol. Fuel Selection – 2.0L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol. Fuel Selection – 2.0L Flex Fuel (E85) 87 Octane, Up To 85% Ethanol.
Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 646: Chassis
644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (1.4L Gearbox: Use only MOPAR C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Trans- Turbo Engine) – If Equipped mission Fluid or equivalent. Control System: Use only MOPAR C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent.
Page 647 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance ....647 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....646...
Page 648 646 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display indicator system. The oil change indicator system will (DID)”...
Page 649 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 647 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level. Change Indicator System: • Change engine oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level. •...
Page 650 648 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect CV joint boots. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary. Inspect brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary.
Page 651 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 649 Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace the spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine).** Replace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L turbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,...
Page 652 650 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid (2.0L, 2.4L engines only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while tow- ing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, or in a commercial fleet.
Page 653 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 651 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 655 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....655 Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ...657 ▫...
Page 656 654 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .662 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....661 ▫...
Page 657: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 655 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 658: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
656 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 659: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 657 In Mexico Contact Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Sante Fe C.P. 05109 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Mexico, D.
Page 660 658 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only We appreciate that you have made a major investment the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with...
Page 661: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 659 WARRANTY INFORMATION If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC campaign.
Page 662: Publication Order Forms
660 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and and/or components is written in straightforward lan- Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ guage with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Page 663: Department Of Transportation Uniform
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 661 Owner’s Manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the The following tire grading categories were established by assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles.
Page 664: Temperature Grades
662 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE significantly from the norm due to variations in driving Temperature Grades habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, teristics and climate. representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 665 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 663 WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 667 INDEX...
Page 668 666 INDEX About Your Brakes ......465 Knee Impact Bolsters .....79 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 669 INDEX 667 Vehicle Security Alarm ....21 Automatic Transmission ....437, 616 Alarm, Panic .
Page 670 668 INDEX Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..640, 641 Phone And Mobile Phone ....191 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 671 INDEX 669 Child Restraint ......90 Cold Weather Operation ....430 Child Restraints Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance .
Page 672 670 INDEX Points To Remember .....613 Dimmer Switch, Headlight....246 Pressure Cap .
Page 673 INDEX 671 Driving Hazard Warning Flasher ....545 Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Jacking .......559 Water .
Page 674 672 INDEX Oil Filter ......598 Flashers Oil Selection ..... . .596, 641 Hazard Warning .
Page 675 INDEX 673 Clean Air ......518 Gear Select Lever Override ....576 Ethanol .
Page 676 674 INDEX Passing ......246 Illuminated Entry ......24 Switch .
Page 677 INDEX 675 Jump Starting ......571 Remote Control ......39 Unlock From The Driver’s Side .
Page 678 676 INDEX Air Bag ......87, 114, 317 Instrument Cluster ..... .240 Automatic Headlights .
Page 679 INDEX 677 Loading Vehicle ..... . .526, 528 Frequency Of Fluid Change ....619 Capacities .
Page 680 678 INDEX Multi-Function Control Lever ....245 Viscosity ......597 Oil Filter, Change .
Page 681 INDEX 679 Pets ........111 Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ....61 Phone, Cellular .
Page 682 680 INDEX Reformulated Gasoline .....518 Exit Remote Start Mode ....34 Refrigerant .
Page 683 INDEX 681 Safety, Exhaust Gas ......113 Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....59 Safety Information, Tire .
Page 684 682 INDEX Arm The System ......21 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....506 Rearming The System .
Page 685 INDEX 683 Column Lock ......254 Time Delay, Headlight ..... .241 Tilt Column .
Page 686 684 INDEX Radial .......496 Towing Assistance......151 Replacement .
Page 687 INDEX 685 Transmitter Battery Service Uconnect Settings .....26, 27 (Remote Keyless Entry) ....28 Uconnect Settings .
Page 688 686 INDEX Join Calls ......186 Vanity Mirrors ......127 Making A Second Call While Current Call Vehicle Certification Label .
Page 689 INDEX 687 Water Driving Through ......460 Wheel And Wheel Trim .....621 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .
Page 690 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Page 691 STICK WITH THE SPECIALISTS ® 16PFD41-126-AE ©2016 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Fifth Edition Rev 1 Dodge is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in U.S.A.

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