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Dodge Journey Owner's Manual

Dodge Journey Owner's Manual

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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location...
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......18 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....23 WINDOWS ......39 Programming Additional Transmitters.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Transporting Pets .....102 (BeltAlert ) ......60 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Ignition Or Accessory On Message on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re- cause serious injury or death.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system uses a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry CAUTION! (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • If a programmed Key Fob is lost, see your authorized CAUTION! dealer to have all remaining Key Fobs erased from the system’s memory. This will prevent the lost Key Fobs Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and from starting your vehicle.
Page 20: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: and liftgate for unauthorized entry and the Keyless 1.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further infor- position. mation). • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 22: Security System Manual Override
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- Security System Manual Override ously described arming sequences has occurred, the The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether doors using the manual door lock plunger.
Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- ter buttons for all RKE transmitters. tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position (extreme top position).
Page 24: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Flash Lights With Remote Key Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Page 25: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will ter to lock all doors and liftgate.
Page 26: Programming Additional Transmitters
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 27: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • This device must accept any interference received, 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a including interference that may cause undesired op- solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the eration.
Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Doors closed REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED • Hood closed This system uses the Key Fob with Remote • Liftgate closed Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the • HAZARD switch off engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar WARNING! • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar confined area.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
Page 31: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Uconnect Touch™ system. For more information on Remote Start Comfort System op- eration refer to “Uconnect Touch™ system/Uconnect Touch™ Settings — Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”.
Page 32: Power Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim • For personal security and safety in the event of a panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors and collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as liftgate.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system. For further The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things power door locks if: To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Page 34: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock system.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. System NOTE: After disengaging the Child-Protection Door 1. Open the rear door. Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time. •...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: To Enter The Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button underneath the left passenger door handle to unlock all four doors and the side of the accent bar, which is located on the liftgate...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Transmitter In Vehicle The front door handles have LOCK buttons located on To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a the outside of the handles.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If Passive Entry is disabled using Uconnect Touch™ With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door System, the key protection described in Preventing handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all Inadvertent Locking of Passive Entry RKE Transmitter four doors and the liftgate.
Page 41: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. Power Windows The window controls will operate when the ignition is in The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down Feature To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly. The driver’s power window switch has an Auto-down feature. Press the window switch past the first detent, To close the window part way, pull the window switch release, and the window will go down automatically.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Reset WARNING! It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the There is no anti-pinch protection when the window Auto Up feature. To do so, perform the following proce- is almost closed.
Page 44: Wind Buffeting
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window control on the rear passenger doors. To disable the window controls, press and release the window lockout button (setting it in the down position).
Page 45: Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- NOTE: The liftgate cannot be unlocked or locked with rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the manual door lock plungers on the door trim panels or the rear windows open, then open the front and rear the door lock cylinder on the driver’s door.
Page 46: Occupant Restraints
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Because the gas pressure drops with tempera- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when Some of the most important safety features in your opening the liftgate in cold weather. vehicle are the restraint systems: •...
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized wheel seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold •...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under risk of harm from a deploying air bag: their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 1.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be WARNING! (Continued) modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment under If You Need Assistance .
Page 50: Lap/Shoulder Belts
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver vehicle or being thrown out.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 2. The seat belt latch plate is located on the pillar near the WARNING! (Continued) back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make the belt.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. up a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 depress the button above the webbing to release the you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, then move it up or down to the position that anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that fits you best.
Page 56: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the If the passenger seating position is equipped with an folded webbing. ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are...
Page 57: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 WARNING! years old and under should always be properly re- • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if strained in the rear seat. the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not...
Page 58: Seat Belt Pretensioners
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 — Rearward Movement...
Page 62: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
Page 63: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate pants to fasten their seat belts.
Page 64: Seat Belt Extender
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Air Bag Warning Light and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their • Steering Wheel and Column covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG. •...
Page 67: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel, because any such output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an deploys independently;...
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag WARNING! The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do enhanced protection and works together with the Driver not have any accessory items installed which will Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.
Page 71: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) side, or rollover collisions. The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver required for this vehicle.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags their full size.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates and high speed and with such a high force that it could injure folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the you if you are not seated properly, or if items are full size.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag event the ORC will determine whether to have the inflates. This especially applies to children. The side Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when ing functions: it is inflated.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye the air bag system.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 78: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or Air Bag Warning Light remains on while driving. You will want to have the air bags ready to NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 79: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of is designed to record such data as: personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children 12 years or younger should ride properly NOTE: additional information, refer buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web- the rear seats rather than in the front.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible and who have not reached the height or Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear weight limits of their child restraint...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each outboard second-row passenger seat. The Booster Seat is designed for children weighing between 48 and 85 lbs (22 and 39 kg) and between 47 in (119 cm) and 57 in (145 cm) tall.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 5. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. 6. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap. NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low on the hips and as snug as possible.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit properly, insert 8. To remove the slack from the lap belt, pull upward on the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” the shoulder portion of the seat belt.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle...
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the The child seat may touch the back of the back of the front passenger seat? front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more information.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Locating The LATCH 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 In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the cated behind each rear seatback, near to the...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You can install up to two child seats using the LATCH Options for installing two child seats using the LATCH system at the same time. If you are installing three child anchorages in this vehicle: restraints, you must use the seatbelt to install the center 1.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If you are installing three child restraints next to • Use anchorages B and C to install a LATCH- each other, you must use the seat belt and the center compatible child restraint in the center seating tether anchor for the center position.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- ing position.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- used by other occupants or being used to secure child straint.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, Restraints in this Vehicle refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” description un- der “Occupant Restraints.”...
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing child Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a restraint, up to the recommended weight forward facing child restraint?
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. 1.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt “click.”...
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the 1.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
Page 104: Transporting Pets
102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Transporting Pets restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly WARNING! injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Page 105: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the SAFETY TIPS limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Transporting Passengers Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO mental and should be avoided.
Page 106: Exhaust Gas
104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and WARNING! using a seat belt properly. • On seven passenger models, do not drive the Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 107: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! (Continued) for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Vehicle...
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper- able. The light should turn on and remain on for four to six seconds as a bulb check when the Floor Mat Safety Information ignition switch is first turned ON.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 110: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Lights The Vehicle Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn Tires signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear panel.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......115 Uconnect™ Phone (4.3) ....119 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N)....143 SEATS ......193 Uconnect Touch™...
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Multifunction Lever ....222 Fold-Flat Feature — Turn Signals ......222 Seven Passenger Models .
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers (Available with ParkSense Warning Display ... . .234 Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .229 ParkSense Display .
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Interior Observation Mirror ....245 Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ..256 Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped ..245 Closing Sunroof —...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS ......265 In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner . . .271 STORAGE .
Page 117: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control lever under the mirror to the night position (lever flipped toward the rear of vehicle).
Page 118: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
116 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 119: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 120: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Models With Express Window Feature If the mirrors are in the folded position, and vehicle speed is equal or greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), they will Press and release the mirror select button marked L (left) automatically unfold.
Page 121: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 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 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Phone supports the following features: Screen Activated Features: • Dialing via Keypad using touch-screen, Voice Activated features: • Hands Free dialing via Voice (“Call John Smiths Mo- • Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis- bile”...
Page 123 Any voice commanded system should be used only • www.chrysler.com/uconnect in safe driving conditions following all applicable • www.dodge.com/uconnect laws, including laws regarding phone use. All atten- tion should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to • www.jeep.com/uconnect do so may result in a collision causing serious injury •...
Page 124: Operation
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile can be adjusted either from the radio volume control phone and one audio device can be used with the system knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right at a time.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the works best when you talk in a normal conversational beep, which follows the “Listen” prompt or another tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/ prompt.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE do you want to call?” in the case where a phone call was Cancel Command requested but the specific name was not recognized. At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and you will be returned to the main menu.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 NOTE: 2. At the “Paired Phones” screen press the “Add Device” soft-key and a pop-up with instructions will appear. • You must have Bluetooth enabled on your phone to complete this procedure. 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or abled Audio Device. When prompted on the device, Audio Device select the “Uconnect™” device and enter the PIN, Uconnect™...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite • Touch the “Settings” hard-key, • Touch the “Settings” hard-key, • Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, • Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, •...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phonebook. Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™ able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- website for supported phones. able for use.
Page 131: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Touch the “911/Help” soft-key. Touch the appropriate • Redial, listing to alter, Emergency for example, • Dial by touching in the number, • Once Emergency is touched, the Edit soft-key appears. • Voice Commands (Dial by Saying a Number, Call by Touch the “Edit”...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Mute/unmute Call By Saying A Phonebook Name • Press the • Transfer the call to/from the phone button to begin, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, • Swap 2 active calls say “Call John Doe Mobile”, •...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Recent Calls Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the Uconnect™...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone compatible phones in the Toggling Between Calls market today do not support rejecting an incoming call If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can press the button until you hear a single beep, indi- only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 135: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on hold may not become active automati- continue on the Uconnect™...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, WARNING! say “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency Your phone must be turned on and connected to the number.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 NOTE: You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the service or automated customer service line. Some ser- country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- vices require immediate response selection.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager some phones are not supported over Bluetooth . entries.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to Voice phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s Response Length, audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using voice a command. •...
Page 140: Advanced Phone Connectivity
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Phone Connectivity Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone Voice Command The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • smooth road surface, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • fully closed windows, be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather condition. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • operation from the driver’s seat. Bluetooth Communication Link • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and can generally be reestablished by switching the phone not the Uconnect™...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Voice Tree...
Page 144: General Information
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: or call log download over Bluetooth than these com- • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mands will return a response that the contact does not mobile or favorite phone book.
Page 145: Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • Calling Back the last incoming call number (“Call Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N) Back”). Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- “Show Outgoing calls”, “Show missed Calls”, “Show vehicle communications system.
Page 146 • www.chrysler.com/uconnect Bluetooth “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. Uconnect™ features Bluetooth technology - the global • www.dodge.com/uconnect standard that enables different electronic devices to con- • www.jeep.com/uconnect nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so • or call 1–877–855–8400...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your Uconnect™ Voice Command Button mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as The Uconnect™ Voice Command Button long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to is only used for “barge in”...
Page 148: Operation
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation “John Smith” and then “mobile”, the following com- pound command can be said: “Call John Smith Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ mobile”. Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone •...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in Voice Command Tree phrases or complete sentences. The system filters out Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. certain non-word utterances and sounds such as “ah” Help Command and “eh”.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the buttons while the sys- 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the tem is playing is known as “Barging In”, refer to “Barge system, a pop-up will appear. In —...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • If No is selected, touch the “Settings” soft-key from the Uconnect™ Phone main screen, • Touch the “Add Device” soft-key, • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pair Additional Mobile Phones • Touch the “More” soft-key to begin, • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, • Touch the “Add Device” soft-key, • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • “Connect My Phone” • When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device this is your favorite device. Selecting Yes will make •...
Page 154: Making Phone/Audio Device Favorite
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. within range. If you would need to choose a particular phone or Audio Device follow these steps: Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device •...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • Touch the + soft-key located to the right of the device • To call a name from a downloaded mobile phonebook, name, follow the procedure in “Call by Saying a Name” section. •...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next phone connection.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and appears, touch “Add from Mobile”. You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your then touch the + Options soft-key. mobile phonebook.
Page 158: Phone Call Features
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these steps.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be way calling, this feature can be accessed through the done with 1 call or less active. Uconnect™...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Controls Touch-Tone Number Entry • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, The touch-screen allows you to control the following call features: • Touch the “Dial” soft-key, • Answer • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, •...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • All Calls Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” following call types: soft-key on the Phone main screen. You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming calls”...
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE call. Press the button to accept the call. To ignore the Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In call, touch the “Ignore” soft-key on the touch-screen. You Progress can also touch the “answer” soft-key or touch the caller To make a second call while you are currently on a call, ID box.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Toggling Between Calls Redial • Press the “Redial” soft-key, If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), touch the “Swap” soft-key on the Phone main screen. • or press the and after the “Listening”...
Page 164: Uconnect™ Phone Features
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone Features NOTE: • The Emergency call may also be initiated by using the Emergency Assistance touch-screen. If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is • The emergency number dialed is based on the country reachable: where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the WARNING! country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- Your phone must be turned on and connected to the 3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Uconnect™...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE service or automated customer service line. Some ser- You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as vices require immediate response selection. In some tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager instances, that may be too quick for use of the entries.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to Voice some phones are not supported over Bluetooth . Response Length, These additional symbols will be ignored in the dialing •...
Page 168: Advanced Phone Connectivity
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s Advanced Phone Connectivity audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone as if you dial the number using voice a command. The Uconnect™...
Page 169: Things You Should Know About Your
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • smooth road surface, Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. Voice Command • Even though the system is designed for users speaking • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- provide at least ½...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Even though international dialing for most number • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and number combinations may not be supported.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone SMS is only available when the vehicle is not in moving. Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: • Send a Reply Read Messages: •...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages Using Soft-Keys: You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send a new message: • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, • Touch the “messaging” soft-key then “New Message”, • Touch one of the 18 preset messages and the person you wish to send the message to, •...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, • After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List”.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Call me. 15. Are you there yet? 6. I’ll call you later. 16. I need directions. 7. I’m on my way. 17. I’m lost. 8. Thanks. 18. See you later. 9. I’ll be late. Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 10.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Voice Tree...
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 4. 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 5.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 7. Storing Dial tones in contact names is possible but 9. Emergency and Towing assistance are contacts that only the first number encountered in a contact name have been pre-loaded in the phonebooks. Commands will be sent.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 179: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: 6. You can replace “4” with any message number shown on the screen. 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send 7.
Page 180: Voice Command
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference received, WARNING! including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable VOICE COMMAND laws.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 If a command is not spoken a second time, the system When using this system, you should speak clearly and at will respond with an error and give some direction as a normal speaking volume. what can be said based on the context you are in.
Page 182: Uconnect™ Voice Commands
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in question to which the user can respond without pressing phrases or complete sentences.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Changing the Volume Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command In this mode, you can say the following commands: button. NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when 2.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: 3. You can replace “8” with any other satellite station named received by the radio. 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. 4.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: 3. Playlist, Podcast and audio book commands are only available when the iPod is connected and playing. 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- 4.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: 3. You can also say “Show Current Weather” or “Show extended weather” or “Show five day forecast” or 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the “Show ski info” to get other forecasts. sports league screen.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navigation”, face and shaded grey.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey. 1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “Find Play by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find Recently Found”, “Where to?” or “Go Home”. 2.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 195: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped face and shaded grey. The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up, down, SEATS forward, rearward or to tilt the seat.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of move in the direction of the switch.
Page 197: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect Touch™ 4.3: WARNING! Touch the CLIMATE hard-key (located on the left side of • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin the Uconnect Touch™ display) to enter the climate con- because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, trol screen.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HI-level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after a maximum of 30 minutes of continuous operation.
Page 200: Manual Front Seat Adjustments
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft- within two to five minutes. key a second time to select LO-level heating. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start Press the soft-key a third time to shut the On models that are equipped with remote start, the...
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 202: Recliner Adjustment
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Recliner Adjustment WARNING! The recline lever is located on the outboard side of the • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, lift the dangerous.
Page 203: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 hardback surface that you can use as a work surface when the seat is folded flat and the vehicle is not in motion. Seat Height Adjustment Lever Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped This feature allows for extended cargo space.
Page 204: Head Restraints
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- cause you to lose control.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort, the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 NOTE: WARNING! • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable the head restraints require removal, see your autho- DVD players.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints — Second Row Seats NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- The rear seats are equipped with adjustable head re- straints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the fied technicians, for service purposes only.
Page 209: Third Row Passenger Seats - Seven Passenger Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats Models To provide additional storage area, each second-row These head restraints are non-adjustable and non- passenger seat can be folded flat. This allows for ex- removable.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Forward And Rearward Adjustment WARNING! The control lever is on the outboard side of the seat. Lift To prevent personal injury or damage to objects, the lever to move the seat forward or rearward. Release keep your head, arms, and objects out of the folding the lever once the seat is in the desired position.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Move the control lever on the upper outboard side of the WARNING! seatback forward. Then, in one fluid motion, the seat cushion flips upward and the seat moves forward on its Keep the latch clean and free of objects and be tracks.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this posi- tion, as it is only intended for entering and exiting the third row seats. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. To Unfold And Move The Second-Row Passenger Seat Rearward Move the seatback rearward until it locks in place and...
Page 216: 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature - Seven Passenger Models
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold The Seatback WARNING! Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the Be certain that the seatback and seat are locked seatback upward, push the seatback forward slightly, and securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not release the release-loop.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 To Unfold The Seatback The seatback can also be locked in the reclined position. To do so, pull the latch release-loop located at the top of Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and pull it the seatback upward, allow the seatback to recline, and toward you to raise the seatback.
Page 218: To Open And Close The Hood
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat with the second row seatback(s) folded flat. In a collision, the passenger could slide underneath the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Underhood Safety Latch Hood Prop Rod Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open CAUTION! position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the underside of the hood. To prevent possible damage: •...
Page 220: Lights
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! (Continued) Headlight Switch • Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm The headlight switch is located on the left side of the downward push at the center front edge of the instrument panel.
Page 221: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent Headlights On With Wipers (Available with for parking lights and instrument panel light operation. Automatic Headlights Only) Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on headlight, parking light and instrument panel light op- approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on...
Page 222: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the The Daytime Running Lights will turn ON the first time headlights within 45 seconds.
Page 223: Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the The front fog light switch is built into the headlight headlight switch.
Page 224: Multifunction Lever
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 225: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Lane Change Assist Interior Lights Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond The interior lights come on when a door is opened. the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off three times then automatically turn off.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Controls Dome Light Position The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the located on the left side of the instrument panel. Rotating second detent to turn on the interior lights.
Page 227: Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Refer to “Overhead Console” in “Un- derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 228: Intermittent Wiper System
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every two Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- seconds to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds tions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles at vehicle speeds below 10 mph between cycles, desirable.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers OFF when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than OFF. •...
Page 230: Windshield Washers
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers WARNING! To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to could lead to a collision. You might not see other the second detent.
Page 231: Automatic Headlights Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
Page 232: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.
Page 233: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 234: To Resume Speed
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) will be established.
Page 235: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 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” for limitations of this system and Control.
Page 236: Parksense Warning Display
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in 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 orienta- will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Park Assist System Off Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 239: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 240: Cleaning The Parksense System
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “SERVICE PARK ASSIST”, or “SERVICE PARK ASSIST Cleaning The ParkSense System SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap tion Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument and a soft cloth.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 • When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE position object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument cluster PARK ASSIST” message to be displayed in the EVIC. will display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF”...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist system, it is • Drivers must be careful when backing up even strongly recommended that the ball mount and when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 243: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again. Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstruc-...
Page 245: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Turning ParkView On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio 1. Turn the Radio on. 2. Press the “More” soft-key. 3. Press the “Settings” soft-key. 4. Press the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. 5.
Page 246: Sunglasses Storage
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press in on Sunglasses Storage each lens to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle. To access the storage compartment, press on the raised Press the lens a second time to turn each light off. You bars on the compartment door in the center of the console may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the and release and the door will swing downward.
Page 247: Interior Observation Mirror
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Interior Observation Mirror The convex interior observation mirror provides the driver and front seat passenger a wide field of view to conveniently view passengers sitting in the rear passen- ger seats. To use the interior observation mirror, press on the raised bars on the compartment door and release (the door will swing downward), then raise the door until it is almost closed and release.
Page 248: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 249: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
Page 250: Programming A Rolling Code
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in there may be a light that blinks when the garage door view.
Page 252: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in follow these steps: view.
Page 253: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 • To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held programming, plug it back in at this time. transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button successfully accepted the frequency signal.
Page 255: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Using HomeLink Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...
Page 256: General Information
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 257: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Page 258: Opening Sunroof - Express
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the sunroof.
Page 259: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Wind Buffeting in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 260: Ignition Off Operation
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Off Operation Sunroof Fully Closed For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed. Information Center (EVIC) The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK A 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located in the center...
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 A second 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located inside the center console storage area. Power is available with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN, ACC or LOCK position. Front 12 Volt Power Outlet This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the back A fourth fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left of the center console. This power outlet has power quarter trim panel in the cargo area.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob and element must be used. 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 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 265: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115 Volt AC (150 Watt maximum) power outlet located on the back of the center console.
Page 266: Power Inverter Operation
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter Power Inverter Operation manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. The power inverter is turned on and off using the To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings Uconnect Touch™...
Page 267: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 2. Press the “Outlet” soft-key to turn the power inverter For passengers in the second row there are two cuphold- On or Off. ers, located in the center armrest between the two seats. When the armrest is folded flat the cupholders are in the CUPHOLDERS back of the Head Restraint.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For vehicles equipped with third row seating, there are WARNING! additional cupholders located in the trim panels. If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle In addition to cupholders, vehicles may also be equipped holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- with bottle holders.
Page 269: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 STORAGE Floor Console Storage An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the floor Glovebox Storage console. The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to open the glovebox storage compartment.
Page 270: Center Console Storage
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Console Storage Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of the lid, to open the storage compartment. There is a storage compartment located under the center console armrest. Opened Storage Compartment Center Console...
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Sliding Armrest WARNING! The center console armrest can also be slid rearward for Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- easy access to the storage area. ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
Page 272: Flip 'N Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If NOTE: Make sure that objects inside the bin do not Equipped interfere with the latch before closing the seat. Push the seat cushion downward after closing it to make sure it The seat latch release-loop is located in the center of the latches to the base.
Page 273: Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner — If Equipped NOTE: Position the front seat to at least a mid-track A map storage pocket and grocery retainers are located position to provide easier access to the storage bin.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To access the bin, position the floor mat aside (if The liner can be removed for easy cleaning by lifting on equipped). Pull the door latch release-loop upward to the notches as shown. release the latch and then forward to open the bin door.
Page 275: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 CARGO AREA FEATURES To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped The rechargeable LED flashlight stores in its charging station in the left rear quarter trim panel.
Page 276: Cargo Management System
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Management System Seven Passenger System Features • A large built-in storage bin with a hinged hardcover Five Passenger System Features located in the floor behind the third-row passenger • A raised load floor that sits on top of a large built-in seats.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Cargo Tie-Downs WARNING! Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the WARNING! seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle •...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 The cover, when extended, covers the cargo area to keep items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels near the liftgate opening secure the extended cover in place. The cover rolls away neatly inside its housing when not in use.
Page 280: Rear Window Features
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Grab the cover handle and pull it toward you. As the WARNING! cover nears the liftgate opening, guide the rear attach- ment posts (on both ends of the cover) into the notches in A cargo cover that is unsecured in the vehicle could the trim panels.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Rotate the switch upward past the first detent position to activate the rear washer. The washer pump will continue to operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release, the wiper will cycle three times before returning to the set position.
Page 282: Rear Window Defroster
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned CAUTION! (Continued) to the LOCK position, the wiper will automatically return • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the the rear wiper blade from returning to the park wiper will resume function at whichever position the position.
Page 283: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED window defroster only when the engine is operating. The roof rack cross rails and side rails are designed to carry cargo weight.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To help reduce the amount of wind noise when the 2. Relocate the cross rails, aligning the cross rail stan- chions (end pieces) with one of the vertical marks on cross rails are not in use, fasten the front cross rail in the outboard surface of the side rail for proper posi- the fourth position from the front and the rear cross tioning.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Long loads, which extend over the windshield, Cargo must be securely tied before driving your such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the large frontal area should be secured to both the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- front and rear of the vehicle.
Page 287: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..288 Oil Change Due ..... .307 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys ......312 Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio . . .342 Customer Programmable Features —...
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — CLIMATE CONTROLS ....363 IF EQUIPPED ......360 General Overview .
Page 290: Instrument Panel Features
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Side Window Demist Outlet 6 — Switch Bank 11 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Air Outlet 7 — Uconnect Touch™ Hard Controls 12 — Hood Release Lever 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 —...
Page 291: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 292: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 1. Tachometer The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute monitors engine and automatic transmission con- (RPM x 1000).
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 4. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator damage to the engine control system. It also could Light”...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Turn Signal Indicators 8. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display / Odometer Display The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tires.) tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been instrument cluster.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake Refer to “Occupant Restraints”...
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- brakes.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...
Page 301: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- •...
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Button The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units) and sub-menus.
Page 303: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • BACK Button messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall Press the BACK button to scroll back to a into several categories: previous menu or sub-menu. •...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages Until RUN When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start the following messages: feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition • Remote start aborted — Door ajar is in the RUN state.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if • Channel # Transmit the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with • Channel # Training either turn signal on) • Channel # Trained •...
Page 306: Evic White Indicators
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Indicators This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 307: Evic Red Indicators
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 EVIC Red Indicators Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. telltales include: •...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Engine Temperature Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- light will come on when the ignition is first proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a turned to ON/RUN and remain on briefly as a...
Page 309: Oil Change Due
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Transmission Temperature Warning Light WARNING! This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, light turns on, safely pull over and stop the in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to...
Page 310: Fuel Economy
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Fuel Economy time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Economy”...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
Page 312: Vehicle Speed
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Speed selected feature to reset individually. The three features can only be reset individually. The following Trip func- Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle tions display in the EVIC: Speed” displays highlighted in the EVIC. Press the •...
Page 313: Tire Psi
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Elapsed Time Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the Info”...
Page 314: Messages
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Hours Uconnect TOUCH™ SETTINGS The Uconnect Touch™ system uses a combination of soft Displays the number of hours of engine operation. and hard keys located on the center of the instrument Messages panel that allows you to access and change the customer Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Mes- programmable features.
Page 315: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings In this mode the Uconnect Touch™ system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup through hard-keys and soft-keys.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the Settings hard-key to access the Settings screen, Display use the Page Up/Down soft-keys to scroll through the • Brightness following settings. Touch the desired setting soft key to Touch the Brightness soft-key to change this display. change the setting using the description shown on the When in this display, you may select display brightness following pages for each setting.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Touch Screen Beep languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Touch Touch the Touch Screen Beep soft-key to turn on or shut the English, French (Français) or Spanish (Español) soft- off the sound heard when a touch screen button (soft- key to select the language preferred.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Show Time Status and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only, Sound and Touch the Show Time Status soft-key to change this Display, or turned OFF. To change the Park Assist status, display.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Lights your selection, touch the Headlights With Wipers soft- key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the arrow back • Illuminated Approach soft-key. Touch the Illuminated Approach soft-key to change this • Auto High Beams “SmartBeams™” display.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL your selection, touch the Daytime Running Lights soft- feature selected. To make your selection, touch the Flash key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the arrow back Headlights With Lock soft-key and select ON or OFF. soft-key.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Remote Door Unlock Order unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. To make your selection, touch the Flash Lights With Touch the Remote Door Unlock Order soft-key to change Lock soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the this display.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is programmed, Heated Seats touching the handle more than once will only result in • Auto Heated Seats the driver’s door opening. If Unlock Driver Door Only Touch the Auto Heated Seats soft-key to change this On 1st Press is selected, once the driver door is opened, display.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Engine Off Power Delay Compass Settings • Variance Touch the Engine Off Power Delay soft-key to change this display. When this feature is selected, the power window Touch the Variance soft-key to change this display. Com- switches, radio, Uconnect™...
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to module is located, and it can cause interference with the manually reset the compass.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Speed Adjusted Volume Audio • Equalizer Touch the Speed Adjusted Volume soft-key to change this display. This feature increases or decreases volume rela- Touch the Equalizer soft-key to change this display. tive to vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted When in this display, you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Volume, press the OFF, 1, 2 or 3 soft-key.
Page 326: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SIRIUS Setup Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on • Channel Skip the screen or visit the provider online. SIRIUS can be programmed to designate a group of NOTE: SIRIUS Travel Link is a separate subscription.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Once the setting is complete touch the Back Arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft-key to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow soft-keys on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the available settings.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Units setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, soft-key. odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed •...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 pressed. Touch the Touchscreen Beep soft-key until a until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Show Time In Status Bar hours up or down. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft-key to When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the close out of the settings screen.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped Sounds and Display button. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “ParkSense Rear Park Assist” in When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for sys- system is active.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key previous menu.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Auto Unlock On Exit until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when to return to the previous menu. the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the •...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sound Horn With Lock Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK but- ton. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to the remote start is activated.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Passive Entry check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s return to the previous menu. door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless •...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay Compass Settings After pressing the Compass Settings soft-key the follow- When this feature is selected, the power window ing settings will be available. switches, radio, Uconnect™ phone system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if •...
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft-key and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Paired Devices NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch This feature shows which phones are paired to the directly on the desired setting. Phone/Bluetooth system.
Page 339: Uconnect™ Multimedia - Video
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Subscription Information UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — If Equipped New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio Getting Started with your radio. Following the expiration of the free •...
Page 340: Single Video Screen
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position, 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume automatically selects the appropriate mode after the Control knob.
Page 341: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Play Video Games Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA input jacks located on the back of the center console. Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) on the rear of the center console enable the monitor to display video directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the screen, or...
Page 342: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ 1. Touch the “MORE” soft-key. jacks: 2. Touch the “Rear Entertainment” soft-key to display NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- the Rear Entertainment Controls.
Page 343: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Using The Remote Control 4. Touch the “1” or “2” Source soft-key for the channel desired and touch the “AUX” soft-key. 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is Important Notes For Single Video Screen System playing then only a small banner will appear on the •...
Page 344: Play A Dvd Using The Touch-Screen Radio
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the automatically selects the appropriate mode after the PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-...
Page 345: Remote Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 4. Touch the “1” or “2” Source soft-key based on the Remote Control channel you want to change and touch the “Disc” softkey. To exit touch the “X” at the top right of the screen. NOTE: •...
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls And Indicators switch is in the Channel 2, position the remote controls the functionality of headphone Channel 2 (left side of 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone the screen). transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the Power –...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 / (Play/Pause) – Begin/resume or pause disc play. 15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the SETUP button to access the display settings (see the display 9. ▪ (Stop) – Stops disc play. settings section) to access the DVD setup menu, select 10.
Page 348: Remote Control Storage
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL / NEXT – In radio modes, press to select to the next station. In disc modes, press to advance to the next audio track or video chapter. In menu modes, use to navigate in the menu. Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the...
Page 349: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 2. Touch the “Rear Entertainment” soft-key to display Replacing The Remote Control Batteries the Rear Entertainment Controls. The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op- eration. To replace the batteries: 3. Touch the “Lock-out” soft-key to lock the remote control.
Page 350: Headphones Operation
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, verify that the screen is turned on and in the down position and that the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel.
Page 351: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Replacing The Headphone Batteries approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off. Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: Changing the Audio Mode for Headphones •...
Page 352: Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. If the video screen is displaying a video source (such How Long Does the Coverage Last? This warranty lasts as a DVD Video), pressing STATUS shows the status as long as you own the Product. on a popup banner at the bottom of the screen.
Page 353: System Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or You may register your Unwired wireless headphones consequential damages, so the above limitation may not online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal 1-888-293-3332.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When information mode is active, the current mode Mute: when the Mute icon is displayed, the audio for setting for both audio channels is displayed. In addition Channel 2 has been muted using the remote control’s to the items called out by number, the remaining infor- MUTE button.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 8. Channel 1 Shared Status — When the icon is dis- When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 played, the audio for Channel 1 is also shared with the shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s radio and playing through the cabin speakers.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Station List Menu Options Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons (m, .) to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that station.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Display Settings Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing the remote screen closed: control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings •...
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the remote control’s power button to turn audio on. If DVD Region Codes audio is still not heard, check that fully charged batteries The VES™ DVD player and many DVD discs are coded are installed in the headphones. by geographic region.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the Recorded Discs ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. The VES™ DVD player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs Other formats (such as UDF, HFS, or others) are not recorded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a supported.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The DVD The DVD player is capable of playing MP3 (MPEG-1 player will automatically skip the file and begin play- Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files ing the next available file.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Disc Errors displays until a safe temperature is reached. This shut- down is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD If the DVD player is unable to read the disc, a Disc Error player. message is displayed on the VES™...
Page 362: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Information STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation The remote sound system controls are located on the rear is subject to the following two conditions: surface of the steering wheel.
Page 363: Right-Hand Switch Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Right-Hand Switch Functions Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) Operation • Press the top of the switch to increase the volume. • Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next •...
Page 364: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become precautions: too high. 1.
Page 365: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does Hard-Keys not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the Hard-keys are located on the left and right side of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be Uconnect Touch™...
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys...
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ system screen. Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-keys...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions 4. AUTO Operation Button (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 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 and release to change the current setting, the manual mode and automatic modes.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 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 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected using either hard-heys or soft-keys Provides the passenger with independent temperature as follows: control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will climate controls will not function during Remote Start...
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 12. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, •...
Page 372: Climate Control Functions
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Climate Control OFF Button 16. Temperature Control (Manual Temperature Control Only) Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON/OFF. Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving 14.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 NOTE: Recirculation Control • For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, When outside air contains smoke, odors, or Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, the A/C system shall remain active to prevent fogging you may wish to recirculate interior air by of the windows.
Page 374: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- ATC Hard-keys are located in the center of the instru- ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the ment panel.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at feature.
Page 376: Rear Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear right side of the 3rd Row seats and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The system provides heated air through the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the headliner outlets.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Rear Lock Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock soft-key on the Uconnect Touch™ screen, illuminates a lock symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front Uconnect Touch™ system. Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off.
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the The rear ATC is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle. Uconnect Touch™ screen. This turns off the Rear Temperature Lock icon in the rear temperature knob. •...
Page 379: Rear Blower Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Rear Blower Control Rear Temperature Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower to high.
Page 380: Operating Tips
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headliner Mode Operating Tips Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for of these outlets can be individually adjusted to suggested control settings for various weather condi- direct the flow of air.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Vacation Storage Outside Air Intake Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 383: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....386 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... .391 Automatic Transmission ....386 Key Ignition Park Interlock.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK ......410 BRAKE SYSTEM ..... . .419 Operation .
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Tire Identification Number (TIN)...433 Full Size Spare – If Equipped ... . .445 Tire Terminology And Definitions ..434 Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....462 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..469 Reformulated Gasoline .
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Overloading ......473 Trailer And Tongue Weight ....482 Loading .
Page 388: Starting Procedures
386 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat before shifting into any driving gear.
Page 389: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the CAUTION! (Continued) ENGINE START/STOP button once. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the is firmly on the brake pedal.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the NEUTRAL Position) engine will shut off.
Page 391: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to WARNING! (Continued) return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it will display “OFF”). started.
Page 392: After Starting
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine After Starting (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will If the engine fails to start after you have followed the decrease as the engine warms up. “Normal Starting”...
Page 393: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- Remember to disconnect the engine block heater TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt speed. electrical cord could cause electrocution.
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than number of reasons.
Page 395: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Key Ignition Park Interlock Four-Speed Automatic Transmission – 2.4L Engine This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK The shift lever position display (located in the instrument before the engine can be turned off.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick shift positions. Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift control (refer to “AutoStick ” in this section). Moving the shift lever to the left or right (-/+) while in the AutoStick position (below the Drive position) will manually select the transmission gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 4, 3, 2, 1.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to WARNING! allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the This is especially important when the engine is cold. parking brake.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF number of reasons.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that WARNING! it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 DRIVE If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the This range should be used for most city and highway transmission shift schedule and expand the range of driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- torque converter clutch engagement.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 5. Restart the engine. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home longer detected, the transmission will return to normal Mode is activated.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Override Operation Torque Converter Clutch The automatic transmission includes an electronically A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been controlled Overdrive (fourth gear). The transmission will included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- ditions are present: cally at calibrated speeds.
Page 404: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 3.6L Engine
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Engine Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. The shift lever position display (located in the instrument Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
Page 405: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when the leaving vehicle in this range.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than parking brake. Always apply the parking brake idle speed.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is number of reasons.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING During cold temperatures, transmission operation may PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- be modified depending on engine and transmission ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu- temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- minated.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 • the engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera- NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your ture, and earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has •...
Page 412: Autostick
410 STARTING AND OPERATING is not shifting into Overdrive when cold. This is normal. This allows the driver to manually select the transmission Using the AutoStick shift control, when the transmis- gear being used. Moving the shift lever to the left (-) sion is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift.
Page 413: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 • The transmission will automatically upshift when nec- AutoStick mode at any time without taking your foot off essary to prevent engine over-speed. the accelerator pedal. • If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed, WARNING! that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
Page 414: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
412 STARTING AND OPERATING Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle WARNING! input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. launch and performance characteristics.
Page 415: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first WARNING! become visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 4.
Page 416: Shallow Standing Water
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause damage shallow standing water, consider the following Caution to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always and Warning before doing so. inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., CAUTION!
Page 417: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 418: Power Steering Fluid Check
416 STARTING AND OPERATING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are does not in any way damage the steering system. apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated.
Page 419: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for the correct fluid type.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
Page 421: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic injury.
Page 422: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
420 STARTING AND OPERATING hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up to WARNING! help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)” under “Elec- tronic Brake Control System” in this section for more possibly a collision.
Page 423: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM related motor noises. These noises are the system per- forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic working properly. This self check occurs each time the brake control system commonly referred to as ESC.
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING These are all normal characteristics of ABS. WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- WARNING! ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded ment that may be susceptible to interference by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or...
Page 425: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Anti-Lock Brake Light If both the Brake System Warning Light and the ABS Light remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. Immedi- The Anti-Lock Brake Light monitors the ABS. ate repair to the ABS system is required.
Page 426: Traction Control System (Tcs)
424 STARTING AND OPERATING across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is WARNING! spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
Page 427: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring Electronic Stability Control (ESC) during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot This system enhances directional control and stability of prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 428: Esc Operating Modes
426 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two available operating modes. Full On This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started the system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off”...
Page 429: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 pressing the “ESC OFF” button. This may be done while ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And the vehicle is in motion. ESC OFF Indicator Light WARNING! The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on When in “Partial Off”...
Page 430: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
428 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as that caused the ESC activation. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 431: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Tire Markings • TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the tongue weight recommendations. Refer to ”Vehicle Loading” and “Trailer Towing” in “Starting and Operating”...
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 434 432 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 435: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 436: Tire Terminology And Definitions
434 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 437: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 441: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 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 442: Tire Inflation Pressures
440 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 444: Radial Ply Tires
442 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 445: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only handling of your vehicle.
Page 446: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
444 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a wheel equivalent in look and function to the original compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle...
Page 447: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 448: Tire Spinning
446 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- WARNING! ping when you are stuck.
Page 449: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 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 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 450: Replacement Tires
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 452: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
450 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard following precautions: against damage. • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- •...
Page 453: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tions on the method of installation, operating tires.
Page 454: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
452 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR 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 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 also increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal and driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- order for the TPMS to receive this information. sure.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and failure or condition.
Page 457: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a “LOW Base System TIRE”...
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING Service TPMS Warning 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors. Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 NOTE: seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 459: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will Premium System – If Equipped sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to remain on solid.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display a graphic show- ing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing or changing colors.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 original color, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Service TPMS Warning When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is Light”...
Page 463: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 and a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic in the the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure value or a “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off pressure value in a different color.
Page 464: Fuel Requirements
462 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such following licenses: as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline United States MRXC4W4MA4 before considering service for the vehicle.
Page 465: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using gasoline containing lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol vide excellent performance and durability of engine and are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may fuel system components.
Page 466: Mmt In Gasoline
464 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, E-85 perform the following: therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to •...
Page 467: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 468: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
466 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 469: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can 15% unleaded gasoline. operate on E-85.
Page 470: Fuel Requirements
468 STARTING AND OPERATING When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: WARNING! • you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could refueling cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- •...
Page 471: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 472: Replacement Parts
470 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- left side of the vehicle.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap WARNING! tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door rein- • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the forcement. vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is CAUTION! being filled.
Page 474: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
472 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the MIL. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. System” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further infor- This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened mation.
Page 475: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 • Month and year of manufacture Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles •...
Page 476: Loading
474 STARTING AND OPERATING The best way to figure out the total weight of your driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within operation.
Page 477: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Common Towing Definitions measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be The following trailer towing related definitions will assist supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control – Electronic WARNING! Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System/Trailer Sway It is important that you do not exceed the maximum Control (TSC)” in “Starting and Operating” for further front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition information.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Weight-Distributing Hitch safety. The addition of a friction / hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. age through spring (load) bars.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 482: Trailer Hitch Classification
480 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Industry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 483: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Max. GTW Transmis- Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) sion 2.4L/...
Page 484: Trailer And Tongue Weight
482 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information”...
Page 485: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) options must be considered as part of the total load on and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Towing Requirements – Tires WARNING! (Continued) – Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact • Total weight must be distributed between the tow spare tire. vehicle and the trailer such that the following four –...
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace- CAUTION! ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and GAWR limits.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
Page 490: Towing Tips
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, use the Autostick shift control to select a lower gear.
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.” Refer to AutoStick – If Equipped the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance – When using the AutoStick shift control, select the intervals. highest gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts.
Page 492: Recreational Towing
490 STARTING AND OPERATING Highway Driving CAUTION! Reduce speed. Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Air Conditioning ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not Turn off temporarily. covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational towing is not allowed.
Page 493: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...492 Road Tire Installation ....504 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 494: Hazard Warning Flashers
492 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery. The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the instrument panel switch bank, above the climate controls. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-...
Page 495: 2.4L Engine - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 493 to High. This allows the heater core to act as a WARNING! supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 496: Jacking And Tire Changing
494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The maximum vehicle speed is reduced to WARNING! (Continued) 48 mph (77 km/h), you may reduce vehicle speed further under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced, under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center you may continue to drive normally.
Page 497: Spare Tire Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
Page 498: Spare Tire Removal
496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Turn OFF the ignition. 1. Remove the jack-handle components 1, 2 and 3 from storage and assemble them. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- ing position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
Page 499 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 NOTE: Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the 3. Pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle and small ball at the end of component 2 in the small hole at raise it upright so the tire’s tread is on the ground. the end of component 3.
Page 500: Spare Tire Stowage
498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Stowage Jacking Instructions NOTE: Refer to “Spare Tire Removal” for information on WARNING! assembling the winch tools. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help 1. Place the spare tire near to the winch cable. Hold the prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: spare upright so that the tire’s tread is on the ground •...
Page 501 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a locations other than those indicated in the Jacking service center where it can be raised on a lift.”...
Page 502 500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-handle from stowage. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel nuts counter- clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
Page 503 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel nuts. For vehicles so equipped, remove the wheel cover from the wheel by hand.
Page 504 502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: CAUTION! • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the •...
Page 505 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 503 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- 12. To stow the winch cable and retainer, fit the as- clockwise with the jack handle. sembled jack-handle over the winch drive nut. Rotate the jack-handle assembly clockwise until you hear 9.
Page 506: Road Tire Installation
504 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem.
Page 507 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 505 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, wrench while at the end of the handle for increased snapping the cover over the two lug nuts.
Page 508: Jump-Starting
506 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster been lowered.
Page 509: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 507 WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield.
Page 510 508 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- tab and pull upward on the cover. ever the hood is raised.
Page 511: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 Jump-Starting Procedure 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. WARNING! 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- the discharged battery.
Page 512: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
510 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in CAUTION! the reverse sequence: Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the dis- even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 513 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 511 CAUTION! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain least one minute after every five rocking-motion...
Page 514: Shift Lever Override
512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Open the center console and remove the shift lever WARNING! override access cover (located in the front lower right corner of the console storage bin). Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 515: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar small tool into the 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. access port, and push and hold the override release 8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover. lever forward.
Page 516: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) Models
514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 517: Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must CAUTION! be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels Failure to follow these towing methods can cause OFF the ground (using a flatbed truck, towing dolly, or severe damage to the transmission and/or transfer...
Page 519: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..519 Engine Oil Filter ..... .528 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 520 518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System ......545 REPLACEMENT BULBS ....566 Automatic Transmission .
Page 521: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 —...
Page 522: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 523: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 524: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, may also turn on the MIL. which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE do the following: PROGRAMS...
Page 525: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 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 526: Maintenance Procedures
524 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 which penalties being assessed against you. may require servicing or replacement in the future.
Page 527: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of your give you an incorrect reading.
Page 528 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
Page 529 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine CAUTION! SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 530: Engine Oil Filter
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to at every engine oil change.
Page 531: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- provide a measure of protection in the case of engine tenance required.
Page 532 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 533: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- at the start of each warm season. This service should tioning system.
Page 534: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental operating or personal injury may result. Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 535 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 Glove Box Removal A/C Air Filter Replacement 3. Pivot the glove box downward. 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover.
Page 536: Body Lubrication
534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the MOPAR Spray White Lube or equivalent to assure...
Page 537: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 Windshield Wiper Blades Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 538 536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up- ward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass. 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder.
Page 539: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 l) of washer place. fluid when the message “LoWASH” appears in the instrument cluster. Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer and the rear window washer WARNING! share the same fluid reservoir.
Page 540 538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- WARNING! (Continued) haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams over materials that can burn.
Page 541 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control CAUTION! (Continued) systems can result in civil penalties being assessed • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your against you. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning In the event of engine malfunction, particularly engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe...
Page 542: Cooling System
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires Coolant Checks disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough months (before the onset of freezing weather, where idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Page 543 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- reliable cooling system cleaner.
Page 544 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE period, it is important that you use the same engine CAUTION! (Continued) coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 545 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 546 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in coolant freeze point or replacing engine coolant (anti- puddles on the ground.
Page 547: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 548 546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser- Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and voir.
Page 549 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master Parts”...
Page 550: Automatic Transmission
548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter This could result in a collision.
Page 551 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 Fluid Level Check – 2.4L Engine CAUTION! Use the following procedure to check the transmission • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- fluid level properly: turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. in transmission shift quality and/or torque con- verter shudder.
Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After which is the normal operating temperature after the adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait vehicle is driven at least 15 miles (24 km).
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can CAUTION! check your transmission fluid level using a special ser- • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- vice dipstick. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit your authorized dealer immediately to turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration have the transmission fluid level checked.
Page 554: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd Models Only
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission Frequency Of Fluid Change is disassembled for any reason. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models Only Power Transfer Unit (PTU) –...
Page 555: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Frequency Of Fluid Change The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. What Causes Corrosion? Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion...
Page 556 554 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 equiva- such as steel wool or scouring powder that will lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 557 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
Page 558 556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Instrument Panel Cover Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, ner: which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not •...
Page 559 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 Cleaning Leather Upholstery WARNING! MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. mended for leather upholstery. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 560 558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or equivalent, or any com- rag.
Page 561: Cleaning The Cupholders
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 Cleaning The Cupholders Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent. F102 20 Amp Cigar Lighter in FUSES Yellow Instrument Panel/ Left Rear Power Interior Fuses Outlet The interior fuse panel is located on the passenger side F103 20 Amp...
Page 562 560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F108 15 Amp Instrument Panel F117 10 Amp Heated Mirrors Blue F109 10 Amp Climate Control/ F118 10 Amp Occupant Restraint HVAC Controller F110 10 Amp Occupant Restraint F119...
Page 563 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F124 10 Amp Mirrors F130 15 Amp Climate Control/ Blue Instrument Panel F125 10 Amp Steering Column F131 10 Amp Passenger Control Module Assistance/Hands Free System –...
Page 564: Underhood Fuses
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Fuse Fuse The power distribution center is located in the engine compartment. F101 60 Amp Interior Power Yellow Distribution Center Rail F102 60 Amp Interior Power Yellow Distribution Center Rail F103...
Page 565 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F106 60 Amp Interior Power Dis- F144 40 Amp Exterior Lights 2 Yellow tribution Center Green Rail Run/ F145 30 Amp To Body Computer Accessory Relays Pink –...
Page 566 564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F151 30 Amp Headlamp Washer F159 10 Amp Spare Pink Motor – If Equipped F160 20 Amp Interior Lights F152 25 Amp Diesel Fuel Heater Yellow Natural –...
Page 567 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F166 20 Amp Spare F173 25 Amp Anti Lock Brake Yellow Natural Valves F167 30 Amp Powertrain F174 20 Amp Siren – If Equipped Green Shutdown Yellow...
Page 568: Replacement Bulbs
566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Bulbs Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Bulb Number F181 100 Amp Electrohydraulic Courtesy/Reading Blue Steering (EHPS) – Lamps (Incandescent) If Equipped Courtesy/Reading LED (Serviced at F182 50 Amp Cabin Heater #3 – Lamps (Optional LED) Authorized Dealer) If Equipped Glove Box Lamp...
Page 569 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 Exterior Bulbs Exterior Bulbs – Rear (LED Version) Bulb Number Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp 9006 Rear Tail/Stop Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) High Beam Headlamp 9005 Rear Tail (Liftgate) Lamp LED (Serviced at Front Park/Turn Signal 3757AK Authorized Dealer) Side Marker Lamp...
Page 570: Bulb Replacement
568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp 1. Open the hood. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) aside to replace certain lamps in the left headlamp housing.
Page 571: Front Fog Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 2. Remove the electrical connector from the fog lamp CAUTION! housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 572: Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Changing The Rear Turn Signal Lamp CAUTION! 1. Open the liftgate. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 2. Remove the two fasteners from the inboard side of the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the taillamp housing.
Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool) Changing The Backup Lamp between the body panel and the outboard side of the 1. Open the liftgate. taillamp housing with one hand and grasp the flange on the inboard side of the taillamp housing with the 2.
Page 574 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool) 4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector ¼ turn between the taillamp housing and the liftgate. Use the counterclockwise and remove it from the housing. trim stick and hand pressure together to disengage the 5.
Page 575: License Plate Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 License Plate Lamp 2. Insert a small flat-blade tool between the end of the lens with the locking tab and the surrounding housing 1. Push the small locking tab sticking out of the end of and then pivot the tool to separate the lens from the the lens toward the side of the vehicle and hold it in housing.
Page 576: Fluid Capacities
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 20.5 Gallons 77.6 Liters All-Wheel Drive Models 21 Gallons 79.8 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters...
Page 577 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 U.S. Metric Cooling System* 2.4L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System 10.7 Quarts 10.1 Liters (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 2.4L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (MOPAR 11.6 Quarts 11.0 Liters Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
Page 578: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Addi- tive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 579: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPAR Gear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent. Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR Gear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used.
Page 581 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....580 Maintenance Chart.....582...
Page 582 580 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 583 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 581 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Change Indicator System: whichever comes first. • Change oil and filter. Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: •...
Page 584 582 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
Page 585 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 583 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 586 584 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s). Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 587 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 585 ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply. 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 589: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....589 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .591 Prepare For The Appointment.
Page 590 588 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM Traction Grades ..... . .596 TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....595 Temperature Grades.
Page 591: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 589 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 592: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
590 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 593: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 591 In Mexico contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 594: Warranty Information
592 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 595: Mopar Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 593 MOPAR PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 596: Publication Order Forms
594 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 597 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 595 Call toll free at: All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Treadwear • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 598 596 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and and C.
Page 599 INDEX...
Page 600 598 INDEX About Your Brakes ......417 Air Pressure, Tires......440 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 601 INDEX 599 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..372 Body Mechanism Lubrication ....534 Automatic Transmission ....391 B-Pillar Location .
Page 602 600 INDEX Camera, Rear ......241 Car Washes ......554 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 603 INDEX 601 Computer, Trip/Travel..... .310 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .541 Connector Corrosion Protection .
Page 604 602 INDEX Disposal Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..230 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....543 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....425 Door Locks .
Page 605 INDEX 603 Cooling ......540 Ethanol ....... .463 Exhaust Gas Caution .
Page 606 604 INDEX Flexible Fuel Vehicles Fog Lights ......221 Cruising Range ......469 Fog Light Service .
Page 607 INDEX 605 Saver Mode ......308 Speedometer ......297 Specifications .
Page 608 606 INDEX High Beam ......568 Ignition High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ..223 Key .
Page 609 INDEX 607 Jacking Instructions ......498 Latches ....... .108 Jack Location .
Page 610 608 INDEX Daytime Running ..... .220 Low Fuel ......304 Dimmer Switch, Headlight .
Page 611 INDEX 609 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..290 Manual, Service ......594 Load Floor, Cargo ......274 Manual Transaxle Loading Vehicle .
Page 612 610 INDEX Mode Change Interval ......307 Fuel Saver ......308 Checking .
Page 613 INDEX 611 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ... . .4 Steering ......415 Sunroof .
Page 614 612 INDEX Rear Cupholder ......265 Remote Control Rear Drive Assembly..... . .552 Starting System .
Page 615 INDEX 613 Rotation, Tires ......451 Rear Seat ......48 Untwisting Procedure .
Page 616 614 INDEX Service Contract ......591 Starting ....... . .26 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) .
Page 617 INDEX 615 Sun Visor Extension ..... . .119 Tires ........108 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .
Page 618 616 INDEX Safety .......429 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....428 Sizes .
Page 619 INDEX 617 Trip Odometer ......292 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ... .18 Turn Signals .
Page 620 618 INDEX Windshield Defroster..... . .106 Wiper, Delay......226 Windshield Washers .
Page 621 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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