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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 features and equipment that are either standard or the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....7 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 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 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ..22 POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED ..35 ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . .23 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....55 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....74 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These automatic transmission).
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs, place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described.
Page 16: Locking Doors With A Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With A Key WARNING! (Continued) You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY® During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- Always remove the Sentry Keys® from the vehicle ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting tended.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key® into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position If you have two valid Sentry Keys®, you can program within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime new Sentry Keys®...
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information provides both audio and visual signals, the horn will sound, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15 will flash repeatedly for three minutes. If the disturbance and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 21: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle Security If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in Alarm will automatically disarm. After approximately your absence, the horn will sound three times and 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly.
Page 22: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate following steps: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice 1.
Page 24: Illuminated Approach - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 25: Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Using The Panic Alarm following steps: To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at 1.
Page 27: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
Page 29: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 30: To Enter Remote Start
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar NOTE: • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode. • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault •...
Page 31: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Low Fuel Light turns on To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle • The hood is opened Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock •...
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Lock Doors Programming 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK five times ending up in the ON/RUN position (do not start •...
Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system. To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1.
Page 37: Power Windows - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Page 39: Auto-Down
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Auto-Down The driver’s door window switch has an Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch.
Page 40: Liftgate
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right (manual lock models only).
Page 41: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when the event of an electrical system malfunction.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Please pay close attention to the information in this for the driver and passengers seated next to a window section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as •...
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow risk of harm from a deploying air bag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment between you and the door.
Page 45: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! (Continued) can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- from the vehicle.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or your injuries in a collision much worse. You might outside of a vehicle.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the protect you properly.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is •...
Page 50: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted tion.
Page 51: Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck. Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mini-Latch Stowage Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini- seat. latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click”.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac- storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black tor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
Page 55: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • N/A — Not Applicable 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor the latch plate.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail- How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina- Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it tion lap/shoulder belt.
Page 57: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed. 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.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 — Rearward Movement 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 61: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 62: Seat Belt Extender
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belt Extender (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and notification.
Page 63: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator NOTE: design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 65: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions. • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) WARNING! •...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way. • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...
Page 69: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Always sit upright as possible with your back against the The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the required for this vehicle.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the stantial vehicle damage —...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large noted that could affect the air bag system.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of until the ignition key is turned off. whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 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 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may You will want to have the air bags ready to not be ready to inflate for your protection.
Page 77: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat for your child. Carefully read and follow all the WARNING! instructions and warnings in the child restraint Owner’s Manual and on all the labels attached to the car seat. In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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 Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child re-...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they air bag.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit peri- comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat- ing position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be WARNING! equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the than one child restraint.
Page 90 88 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 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 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 an infant used by other occupants or being used to secure child or child restraint.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Belt Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt weight + weight of the child re- Child Restraint to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the straint) for using the Tether Anchor recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Anchorage the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly be- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 97: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. in the engine or damage may result. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 98: Exhaust Gas
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 99: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while WARNING! driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.
Page 101: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 103: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......105 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED ..109 ▫...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Commands ......141 ▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped ..157 ▫...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..165 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .173 ▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ... . .166 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..184 CONSOLE FEATURES ....193 ▫...
Page 107: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).
Page 108: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 109: Outside Mirror - Driver Side
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Outside Mirror — Driver Side Folding Outside Mirrors Adjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see the side The outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved, of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the manually, either forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 110: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- ther information.
Page 111: Sun Visor Sliding Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect® Phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” “Mike”...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between WARNING! the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s Any voice commanded system should be used only microphone for private conversation.
Page 113: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Voice Command Button Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® Actual button location may vary with the ra- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect® Phone dio. The individual buttons are described in the menu structure.
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE part of the command when you are asked for it. For To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply press the example, you can use the compound form voice com- button and follow the audible prompts for directions. mand “Phonebook New Entry,”...
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile phones 1.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect®...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook “Home,” “Work,” “Mobile,” or “Other”). This will Transfer From Mobile Phone allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, book entry, if desired.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries loaded and updated every time a phone is connected NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended to the Uconnect® Phone. when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook • Press the • Press the button to begin. button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 121: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Conference Call Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to “Conference Call”...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the ton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there Uconnect®...
Page 124: Uconnect® Phone Features
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using: number for your area.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The emergency number dialed is based on the country • paired to the Uconnect® System, where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and • and have network coverage. Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect® Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the Systems.”...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 The Uconnect® Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 128: Advanced Phone Connectivity
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be keypad and still use the Uconnect® Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • When prompted, say “List Phones.” from your Uconnect® Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect® Phone or vice versa, press the button • The Uconnect® Phone will play the phone names of all and say “Transfer Call.”...
Page 130: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® call. If the selected phone is not available, the Phone Uconnect® Phone will return to using the highest Uconnect®...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Press the button and say the “Voice Training,” This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, “System Training,” or “Start Voice Training” com- and other settings in all language modes. The System will mand.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Low road noise • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Lo- cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • Smooth road surface entries are not similar. • Fully closed windows • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must •...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • Low Road Noise Recent Calls • Smooth Road Surface If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- load,” Uconnect® Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- • Fully Closed Windows ing and Missed Calls. •...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Uconnect® Phone will play the new text message for List of Preset Messages: you. 1. Yes. After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” 2. No. the message using Uconnect® Phone. 3.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 13. I’ll be late. “Setup, Incoming Message Announcement,” you will 14. Are you there yet? then be given a choice to change it. 15.
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Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
Page 141: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect®...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 143: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu.” Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” – “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Main menu setup” – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand...
Page 147: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 148: Power Seats - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Some models may be equipped with a power driver’s • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of side of the seat near the floor.
Page 149: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Heated Seats — If Equipped The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. On some models, the front driver and passenger seats Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions move in the direction of the switch.
Page 150: Manual Front Seat Adjustment
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 30 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the WARNING! (Continued) display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that When the LOW-level heating is selected, the system insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 151: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 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 152: Manual Lumbar - If Equipped
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seat Height Adjustment Lever Lumbar Adjustment Lever Manual Lumbar — If Equipped Driver’s Seatback Recline The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the side of the driver’s seatback.
Page 153: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Recline Lever WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 154: Head Restraints
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 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 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) Active Head Restraint (Tilted Position) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 158: Folding Rear Seat
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to fold the rear seatback flat. Folded Rear Seat To raise the seatback, pull the strap forward and lift the seatback into its upright position.
Page 159: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 WARNING! WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the position. If the seatback is not securely locked into shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. position the seat will not provide the proper stability In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Latch Location 2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge of Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side the hood, near the center and raise the hood. facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position.
Page 161: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 CAUTION! (Continued) both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Page 162: Headlights And Parking Lights
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the passing lights, and the fog lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Headlight Control Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Multifunction Lever The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Headlights And Parking Lights Lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking...
Page 163: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunc- tion lever.
Page 164: Turn Signals
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on light bulb.
Page 165: Flash-To-Pass
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Flash-To-Pass Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by the parking lights or headlights are on. lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 166: Map/Reading Lights
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirror. Each light is turned on by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light off.
Page 167: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Fea- tures”...
Page 168: Windshield Wiper Operation
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- through an automatic car wash. Damage to the tion.
Page 169: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Intermittent Wiper System while the lever is pulled and for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter- Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions val previously selected. make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable.
Page 170: Mist Feature
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate.
Page 171: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. WARNING! With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Push the lever Do not adjust the steering column while driving. up to lock the steering column firmly in place.
Page 172: To Activate
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 173: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of To Decrease Speed U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button. U.S.
Page 175: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will WARNING! continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 177: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button.
Page 179: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, there may be a light that blinks when the garage door follow these steps: opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 181: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- For programming transmitters in Canada/United States gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 182: Using Homelink
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button 3. Without releasing button proceed with and observe the indicator light. “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- follow all remaining steps.
Page 183: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when WARNING! the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- Troubleshooting Tips ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, programming the transceiver.
Page 184: General Information
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with use a garage door opener without these safety fea- FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or ance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
Page 185: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with console. access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces- sible to children.
Page 186: Opening Sunroof - Express
184 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.
Page 187: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Venting Sunroof — Express open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Press and release the Vent button within one half second the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
Page 188: Electrical Power Outlets
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 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 190: Power Inverter - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- vehicle.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools. The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down.
Page 192: Cupholders
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, • Close the lid when not in use. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- •...
Page 193: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear STORAGE passengers. Glove Compartment And Storage Bin Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment.
Page 194: Door Storage
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage Bins Glove Compartment Door Storage 1 — Upper Storage Bin 2 — Lower Glove Compartment The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle.
Page 195: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage CONSOLE FEATURES The floor console contains both an upper and lower storage compartment.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open. Lower Storage Compartment WARNING! Upper Storage Compartment Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on ment lid in the open position.
Page 197: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight The dual-function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight when needed.
Page 198: Cargo Cover
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of the cover into one of the two notches located in the rear trim panels. With one of the cover ends installed, push inward on the opposite end and install it into the same notch location of the rear trim panel.
Page 199: Removable Load Floor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide WARNING! the rear cover posts into the guides located on both sides of the rear trim panel. In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 200: Cargo Tie-Down Loops
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Loops There are four tie-downs (D-rings) installed in the cargo area for securing cargo. Removable Load Floor Cargo Area Tie-Downs...
Page 201: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of • Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a the seatback. This could impair visibility or be- child seat tether strap.
Page 202: Rear Window Features
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold Down Speakers Rear Wiper/Washer Control Lever REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the center portion of the control lever.
Page 203: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode Rear Window Defroster only. Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first The rear window defroster button is located on detent to activate the rear washer. The washer the bottom right-side of the blower control knob.
Page 204: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to cargo on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load the heating elements: must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly •...
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 • The grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if approximately eight turns, then move the crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars perpendicular to equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature. the luggage rack side rails.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such Cargo must be securely tied before driving your as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the frontal area should be secured to both the front and vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- rear of the vehicle.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ... .230 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..208 ▫ Average Fuel Economy....230 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..238 Uconnect® 130 ......258 ▫...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .284 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..290 ▫ Connecting The iPod® Or External USB ▫ Radio Operation ..... .291 Device .
Page 210: Instrument Panel Features
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Storage Bin 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 2 — Demisters 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Hazard Warning Flasher 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 —...
Page 211: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 212: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. 1. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Reminder 3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the pointer will show the level of fuel This light informs you of a problem with the remaining in the fuel tank.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 4. Oil Pressure Warning Light 7. Air Bag Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The This light will turn on for four to eight seconds light should turn on momentarily when the engine is as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. High Beam Indicator brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have This indicator shows that the high beam head- the light inspected by an authorized dealer. lights are on.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 13. Engine Temperature Warning Light 14. Brake Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This light monitors various brake functions, tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the including brake fluid level and parking brake gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a application.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in applied.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that others could be badly burned by steam or boiling the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 20. Shift Lever Indicator 22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the Each tire, including the spare (if provided), instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the should be checked monthly when cold and automatic transmission.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 23. Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, the following This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has odometer messages will display: been driven. NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- door .
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL gASCAP engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a reset, this message will continue to display each time you “gASCAP”...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 24. OFF ROAD Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4WD lock Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator switch is activated and the shift lever is in LOW or Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine REVERSE position.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped 29. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans- The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE Light”...
Page 225: Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 NOTE: When lit solid: There is an 4WD system fault. 4WD performance will be at a reduced level . Service the 4WD • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC system soon. Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned When blinking: The 4WD system is temporarily dis- to ON/RUN.
Page 226: Control Buttons
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will display the last known outside Control Buttons temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature;...
Page 227: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 RESET Button Trip A To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last ON position, then press and hold the RESET button reset.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass Heading • Outside Temperature Display • Trip Computer Functions • Uconnect phone Displays (if equipped) • Audio Mode Display • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The EVIC consists of the following: •...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 The system allows the driver to select information by MENU Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the MENU button to scroll wheel: through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn- ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings) or to exit sub-menus.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Personal Settings Not Avail. — Vehicle not in PARK DOWN Button (automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion Press and release the DOWN button to scroll (manual transmission). downward through the sub-menus. • Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is open.
Page 231: Engine Oil Change Indicator System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault your personal driving style. • Key In Ignition Unless reset, this message will continue to display each •...
Page 232: Evic Functions
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you To reset all resettable functions, press and release the start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not SELECT button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed function.
Page 233: Distance To Empty (Dte)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Distance To Empty (DTE) Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Refer to “Starting And Operating”, “Tire Pressure Moni- the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is toring System (TPMS)”...
Page 234: Display Units Of Measure In
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Units Of Measure In Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais or NL de- To make your selection, press and release the SELECT pending on availability. As you continue, the displayed button until “ENGLISH”...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 position (automatic transmission). Press and hold the and hold the SELECT button when in this display until SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. “OFF” appears to make your selection. Sound Horn With Lock RKE Unlock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Key Off Power Delay Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped When this feature is selected the power window When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to switches, radio, Uconnect® phone, power sunroof, and “Electronic Brake Control System”...
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Automatic Compass Calibration Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL”...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head- ing.
Page 239: Uconnect® 230 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 3. Press the DOWN button until “Compass Variance” Uconnect® 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND message and the last variance zone number displays 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If TIME Button Equipped Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature and frequency display. (if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” for further Clock Setting Procedure details.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in this Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control format types: knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between 16-Digit Character Dis- the front and rear speakers.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency play station with the same selected Music Type name. The Oldies Oldies Music Type function only operates when in the FM...
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 • DVD Enter — When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, • Angle — Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if highlighted selection.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Home Clock — Pressing the SELECT button Audio Language — If Equipped allows you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio control knob to adjust the hours and then press and language (effective only if the language is supported by turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the the disc).
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Audio DRC — If Equipped NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
Page 248: Operation Instructions - Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd - Video
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by DISC Button repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the The use of other sized discs may damage the CD optics of the DVD player and other radio internal player mechanism.
Page 250: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (CD MODE) RW/FF (CD MODE) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the another CD button is pressed.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio WMA Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling cation quency (kHz) frequencies in the following table are supported. In 44.1 and 48 48, 64, 96, 128, addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported.
Page 253: List Button - Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will affected by the following: begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain •...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which No function. allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) MP3/WMA player, an ipod®, or a microphone and utilize the vehicles audio system to amplify the source No function.
Page 255: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, If Equipped unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. DTS™...
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ESN/SID Access may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Mode the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or on or above the antenna.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display following items: window.
Page 260: Nav - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — Uconnect® 130 IF EQUIPPED Refer to your Uconnect® Supplement Manual for de- tailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect®...
Page 261: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will begin to blink. will display.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control will not be stored into pushbutton memory. knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between You may add a second station to each pushbutton by the front and rear speakers.
Page 264: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DISC Button radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on CAUTION! (Continued) convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). • The Uconnect® 130 is a single CD player. Do not SEEK Button attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded.
Page 266: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback Of MP3 Files MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) cation quency (kHz) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more...
Page 269: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Voice Command System (Radio) —...
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature will begin to blink.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the letters displayed).
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type play Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button College College or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Country Country seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type play Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B you to set the clock.
Page 275: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Buttons 1 - 6 station and press and release that button. If a button is These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM RND button, the station will continue to play but will not...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. RW/FF Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
Page 278: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When •...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Mul- MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) tisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD cation quency (kHz) audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Discs MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 280: List Button - Cd Mode For Mp3 Play
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback Of MP3 Files LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 281: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions —...
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: come kit that contains general information, including ESN/SID Access how to setup your on-line listening account. For further With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll...
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Mode the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or on or above the antenna.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display following items: window.
Page 286: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external plugged into the USB port, located in the center console USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port or glove compartment.
Page 287: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod®/USB/MP3 control system (iPod® or buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® contents. external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), •...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • A single press backward << RW or forward FF>> will mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control the iPod® or external jump backward or forward respectively, for five sec- USB device and display data: onds.
Page 289: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • Press the SCAN button to use iPod®/USB/MP3 de- List Or Browse Mode vice scan mode, which will play the first ten seconds of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described each track in the current list and then forward to the below, will bring up List mode.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of on the top line and the first item in that list on the the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclock- second line.
Page 291: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any Uconnect® phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam- age the device.
Page 292: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting A Different Audio Device Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to the 2.
Page 293: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ CD/HDD/AUX etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 294: Cd Player
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once precautions: will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the 1.
Page 295: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular Manual Heating And Air Conditioning disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the Rotate this control to regulate the tem- amount of air forced through the ven- perature of the air inside the passenger tilation system in any mode. The compartment.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Bi-Level Mode Control (Air Direction) Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Rotate this control to choose from sev- eral patterns of air distribution. You NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there can select either a primary mode as is a difference in temperature between the upper and identified by the symbols on the con-...
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Recirculation Control windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. Pressing the Recirculation Control button will • Defrost put the system in recirculation mode. This can be used when outside conditions such as Air is directed through the windshield and side smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are pres- window demist outlets.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage ing the mode control selection. until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. • MAX A/C •...
Page 300: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Automatic Operation Equipped Operation of the system is quite simple. The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (right knob) and the cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at Blower Control knob (left knob) to AUTO.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or system completely and closes the outside air intake.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation Override NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart that follows for details. This system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- ferred Automatic.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control is a difference in temperature between the upper and knob (on the right) to one of the following positions.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Defrost • Recirculation Control Air is directed through the windshield and side The system will automatically control recircu- window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- lation. However, pressing the Recirculation mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- Control button will put the system in recircu- shield and side window defrosting.
Page 306: Operating Tips
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows button is pressed, the indicator will flash and then turn to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, off. This tells you that you are unable to go into press the Recirculation button to return to outside air.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Summer Operation Vacation Storage The engine cooling system must be protected with a Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Side Window Demisters A/C Air Filter — If Equipped A side window demister outlet is located at each end of The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct entering the cabin.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Five-Speed Manual Transmission...317 STARTING PROCEDURES ....314 ▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..314 ▫...
Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ After Driving Off-Road ....348 AUTOSTICK® (SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) — IF EQUIPPED ..335 POWER STEERING .
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..364 ▫ All Season Tires — If Equipped... .384 ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ▫...
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Materials Added To Fuel ....405 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) ..391 ▫ Fuel System Cautions....405 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .
Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ....415 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....424 ▫...
Page 316: Starting Procedures
314 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move WARNING! the vehicle.
Page 317: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Normal Starting The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does position before you can start the engine. Depress the not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 318: Extreme Cold Weather
316 STARTING AND OPERATING in the ON position, release the accelerator pedal and WARNING! (Continued) repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the procedure carefully. WARNING! Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emer- Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the gencies”...
Page 319: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits Five-Speed Manual Transmission quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a WARNING! grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Launching in any gear except 1st gear will result in excessive slipping of the clutch and potentially lugging or stalling the engine. • Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear, (not third), when starting from a standing position.
Page 321: Recommended Shift Speeds
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a Recommended Shift Speeds complete stop. To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following NOTE: During cold weather, until the transmission lu- table.
Page 322: Automatic Transmission - If
320 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) cause the engine to overspeed if too low of a gear is CAUTION! selected and the clutch pedal is released. Damage to Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- the clutch and the transmission can result from ing precautions are not observed: skipping a gear while downshifting or downshifting...
Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 324: Key Ignition Park Interlock
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- pedal must be pressed. lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK Six-Speed Automatic Transmission —...
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the PARK (P) accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. This range supplements the parking brake by locking the Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when transmission.
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that 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 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 NOTE: Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second, ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices third, and fourth gears, direct fifth gear and overdrive that limit your response to changing traffic or road sixth gear.
Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING transmission becomes extremely hot, the “Transmission illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be Temperature Warning Light” may illuminate and the driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- transmission may operate differently until the transmis- aging the transmission.
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 • The vehicle speed is sufficiently high. NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest • The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator. possible convenience.
Page 332: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped
330 STARTING AND OPERATING Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission made using the Autostick® shift control (refer to (CVT) — If Equipped AutoStick® in this section). Moving the shift lever to the left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will The transmission gear position display (located in the manually select from a set of predefined transmission instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in WARNING! motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the vehicle in this range. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake When parking on a level surface, you may shift the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- transmission into PARK first, and then apply the parking...
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and NOTE: Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the verify that it indicates the PARK position. ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road •...
Page 337: Autostick® (Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 DRIVE (D) slow slightly until the transmission cools down enough to allow a return to the requested speed. This is done to This range should be used for most city and highway prevent transmission damage due to overheating. If the driving.
Page 338: Operation
336 STARTING AND OPERATING system can also provide you with more control during condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. described below: •...
Page 339: Autostick® (Cvt) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to WARNING! overspeed, that shift will not occur. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is en- slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their gaged.
Page 340: Operation
338 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as described NOTE: AutoStick® is not available until the CVT warms below: up in cold weather. • The transmission will automatically upshift when nec- When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, AutoStick®...
Page 341: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 • Heavy Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) application will FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF disengage AutoStick® mode. EQUIPPED • The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a This feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel fault or overheat condition is detected. drive (4WD).
Page 342: On-Road Driving Tips
340 STARTING AND OPERATING traction surfaces, activate the “4WD LOCK” switch by An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as wheels.
Page 343: When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4Wd Lock Lever Engaged
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden WARNING! accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down you will need to use your own good judgment on what is cargo.
Page 344: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: For maximum off-road performance, premium a lower gear than necessary to maintain headway. Over- fuel is recommended. While the vehicle will operate on revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will regular fuel when in L Off-Road mode, the engine has be lost.
Page 345: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 turning your steering wheel no more than a 1/4 turn should use low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD LOCK quickly back and forth for additional traction. Mud holes engaged and ESC turned off. Reduced tire pressure will pose an increased threat of vehicle damage and getting drastically improve your traction and handling, while stuck.
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Hills can cause serious problems. Some are just too steep Driving Up Hill to climb and should not be attempted. You should always Once you have determined your ability to proceed and feel confident with the vehicle and your abilities. You have shifted into the appropriate gear, line your vehicle should always climb hills straight up and down.
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 WARNING! WARNING! Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or turn Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL. Use around on a steep grade. Driving across an incline vehicle brakes in conjunction with engine braking. increases the risk of a rollover, which may result in Descending a grade too fast could cause you to lose severe injury.
Page 348: Driving Through Water
346 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) tipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result in Driving across an incline increases the risk of a severe injury. Always back carefully straight down a rollover , which may result in severe injury. hill in REVERSE gear.
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 water into the engine air intake. If the engine stalls, do Before You Cross Any Type Of Water not attempt to restart it. Determine if it has ingested As you approach any type of water, you need to deter- water first.
Page 350: After Driving Off-Road
348 STARTING AND OPERATING Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other After Driving Off-Road Standing Water Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than Puddles, pools, flooded or other standing water areas does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is normally contain murky or muddy waters.
Page 351: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and impacted material.
Page 352: Power Steering Fluid Check
350 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Power Steering Fluid Check • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be travel are considered normal and do not indicate that checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are there is a problem with the power steering system.
Page 353: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 The parking brake lever is located in the center console. WARNING! To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever with the engine off to prevent injury from moving completely.
Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the ignition difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in brake should always be applied whenever the driver is the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Page 355: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with in a location accessible to children. A child could the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc- operate power windows, other controls, or move tion is indicated.
Page 356: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
354 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning Light” on possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per- riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally formance or vehicle stability during braking may high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and...
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “ABS Warning Light” is on, the brake system ABS is activated during braking under certain road or should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “ABS Warning Light” clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to debris, or panic stops.
Page 359: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitiga- WARNING! tion (ERM), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All sys- The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophis- tems work together to enhance vehicle stability and ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible control in various driving conditions and are commonly to interference caused by improperly installed or...
Page 360: Traction Control System (Tcs)
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) WARNING! This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
Page 361: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
Page 362: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) NOTE: Anytime the ESC system is in the “Full Off” mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to “Electronic Stability This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Control (ESC)” in this section for a complete explanation monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the of the available ESC modes.
Page 363: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped Off” button for five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this section of the manual. This system maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations. HDC will auto- HDC operation can be overridden with brake application matically apply the brakes to control downhill speed to to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed.
Page 364: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
362 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- activate: ling vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver • Vehicle must be stopped. must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the WARNING! following steps: There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 90 vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system seconds.
Page 366: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
364 STARTING AND OPERATING 8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the additional half-turn to the right. driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, 9.
Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Full On (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On (Two-Wheel WARNING! (Continued) Drive Models) • ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those re- This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this “On”...
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” WARNING! (Continued) switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Par- operation. tial Off” mode, the engine power reduction of TCS is NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or...
Page 369: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 In this mode, ESC and TCS, except for the “limited slip” WARNING! feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At With the ESC in the Full Off mode, the engine 35 mph (56 km/h) the system returns to “Partial Off”...
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the NOTE: vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 371: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 EXAMPLE: 65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) — Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10.5 = Section width in inches (in) R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index...
Page 374: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
372 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation — This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 376: Tire Terminology And Definitions
374 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 377: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379...
Page 382: Tires - General Information
380 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 383: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 384: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
382 STARTING AND OPERATING • Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in CAUTION! the winter.
Page 385: Radial Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operat- WARNING! ing speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING!
Page 386: All Season Tires - If Equipped
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be additional information. aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold driving conditions. For more information, contact a au- Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have thorized dealer.
Page 387: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, was originally equipped with your vehicle and should refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph tire rotation pattern.
Page 388: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
386 STARTING AND OPERATING wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size Do not install more than one compact spare tire and spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
Page 389: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Page 390: Life Of Tire
388 STARTING AND OPERATING tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
Page 391: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 393: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type are not recommended.
Page 394: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
392 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7.0 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on “cold inflation tire pressure”.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or of 30 psi (207 kPa).
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, • The TPMS has been optimized for the original always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve warning have been established for the tire size stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni- equipped on your vehicle.
Page 397: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes Base System the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and instrument cluster.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Check TPMS Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on nate in the instrument cluster, a LOW TIRE message will and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system be displayed for a minimum of five seconds, and an fault is detected.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on wheel and tire assembly.
Page 400: Premium System - If Equipped
398 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, Premium System — If Equipped which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim Center (EVIC) mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- •...
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- mation.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure but they may not be located in the correct vehicle Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 position.
Page 404: General Information
402 STARTING AND OPERATING warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The FUEL REQUIREMENTS vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes 2.0L And 2.4L Engine above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 405: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, may be used in your vehicle.
Page 406: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
404 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E-85 perform the following: Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). line containing 10% ethanol (E10).
Page 407: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content Fuel System Cautions of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether CAUTION! the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s and California reformulated gasoline.
Page 408: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
406 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 409: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left side...
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emission control in violation of most state and federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and may cause the MIL to turn on.
Page 411: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will VEHICLE LOADING come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- the vehicle is refueled. istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Inflation Pressure Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 413: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 The best way to figure out the total weight of your CAUTION! vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the it is not over the GVWR.
Page 414: Common Towing Definitions
412 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle you in understanding the following information: and trailer when weighed in combination. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Tongue Weight (TW) Weight-Carrying Hitch The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other than 10% of the trailer load.
Page 416: Trailer Hitch Classification
414 STARTING AND OPERATING equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Trailer Hitch Classification Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle The following chart provides the industry standard for and trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements.
Page 417: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum GTW (Gross Maximum Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the Consider the following items when computing the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Page 419: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your vehicle drivetrain Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these components, the following guidelines are recommended: guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: CAUTION! •...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to ratings are not exceeded: the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “Tires – • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or General Information” in “Starting And Operating” for vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for draulic brake lines.
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 424: Towing Tips
422 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips NOTE: Using a lower gear ratio while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will improve Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, performance and extend transmission life by reducing and backing up the trailer in an area located away from excessive shifting and heat buildup.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous Cooling System driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a heating, take the following actions: higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road City Driving...
Page 426: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
424 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Wheels OFF the Towing Condition Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Ground • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED • Key in ACC Position Dolly Tow Front OK (FWD Only) OK (FWD Only)
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground. • DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
Page 429: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jacking ....434 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...429 ▫...
Page 430 428 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....455 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...461 ▫...
Page 431: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 432: Automatic Transmission Overheating
430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot. your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime.
Page 433: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque wrench.
Page 434: Jacking And Tire Changing
432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! •...
Page 435: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 436: Preparations For Jacking
434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or example, if changing the right front slippery areas.
Page 437 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to careful of motor traffic. •...
Page 438 436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Refer to “Tires — General Information” in “Start- CAUTION! ing And Operating” for further information about the spare tire, it’s use, and operation. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking 1.
Page 439 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange assembly. The rear location is the same but with two rectangular cutouts.
Page 440 438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Page 441 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle...
Page 442 440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES correctly, have them checked with a torque wrench by WARNING! your authorized dealer or service station. To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp free.
Page 443: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 WARNING! A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi- ately. 10. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
Page 444 442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Install the five wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end 6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
Page 445: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED handle counterclockwise. Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or 4.
Page 446: Tirefit Kit Components And Operation
444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.
Page 447: Tirefit Usage Precautions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the TIREFIT kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Using The Deflation Button Press the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.
Page 448 446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the WARNING! sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the discarded. vehicle closest to traffic.
Page 449: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of source. an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician • A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision immediately.
Page 450 448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the to place the valve stem in this position before proceed- valve stem.
Page 451 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and tire. the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6). If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 –...
Page 452 450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) storage location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Ve- pressure within 15 minutes: hicle.” • The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive CAUTION! the vehicle further.
Page 453 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using 4.
Page 454 452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). Volt outlet.
Page 455: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end CAUTION! of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump). Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater 7.
Page 456 454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Air Intake Finger Screws Positive Battery Post...
Page 457: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 458 456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper CAUTION! cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery Failure to follow these procedures could result in and the fuel injection system.
Page 459 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle in the reverse sequence: you should have the battery and charging system in- spected at your authorized dealer. Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1.
Page 460: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
458 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the the risk of transmission failure during prolonged steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
Page 461: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 459 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE CAUTION! (Continued) If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast moved out of the PARK position, you can use the may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
Page 462 460 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access port, and push and hold the override release lever forward. 7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 9.
Page 463: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condi- Wheels OFF the Manual Transmis- Automatic Trans- Automatic Trans- tion Ground sion mission (FWD mission 4WD Only) Flat Tow...
Page 464: With Ignition Key
462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES With Ignition Key Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models may also be towed (under the same limitations shown above) with the rear Automatic Transmission wheels elevated. • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four CAUTION! wheels OFF the ground).
Page 465 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 • FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans- elevated. mission remains in NEUTRAL. • FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck CAUTION! (all wheels OFF the ground).
Page 467: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .475 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ..467 ▫...
Page 468 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — REPLACEMENT BULBS ....511 If Equipped ......493 BULB REPLACEMENT .
Page 469: Engine Compartment - 2.0L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 470: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 471: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 472: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- turn on the MIL.
Page 473: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
Page 474: Maintenance Procedures
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
Page 475: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 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 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! (Continued) Identification Symbol pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill This symbol means that the oil has cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil. been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 477: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Materials Added To Engine Oil MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil® The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to peratures.
Page 478: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality near the engine compartment before starting the of replacement filters varies considerably.
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can should not be disconnected and should only be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
Page 480: Air Conditioner Maintenance
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal at the start of each warm season.
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- place the filter: carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 482: Body Lubrication
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. 7. Rotate the glove compartment door back into position. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,...
Page 483: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 components to ensure proper function. When performing Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha- the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
Page 484: Exhaust System
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- rating information can be found on most washer fluid aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Page 485 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your over materials that can burn. Such materials might vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. be grass or leaves coming into contact with your In the event of engine malfunction, particularly exhaust system.
Page 486: Cooling System
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough systems can result in civil penalties being assessed idle or malfunctioning operating conditions. against you. Cooling System In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe WARNING! and abnormal catalyst overheating.
Page 487 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 Coolant Checks Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains months (before the onset of freezing weather, where visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and applicable).
Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- important that you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) throughout the life of ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant your vehicle. (antifreeze) solution.
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- WARNING! mended and can result in cooling system damage. If • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution.
Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to puddles on the ground.
Page 492: Brake System
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual trans- WARNING! (Continued) mission, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and the brake system and the clutch release system. The two possible brake damage.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 495: Maintaining Your Vehicle ▫ Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If WARNING! (Continued) Equipped • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate Selection Of Lubricant (Six-Speed Transmission) the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to This could result in a collision.
Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality, and will require more nents.
Page 497: Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant (CVT) If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid CAUTION! using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect • Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission seals. as the chemicals can damage your transmission CAUTION! components.
Page 499: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans- Manual Transmission — If Equipped mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with Lubricant Selection an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission damage.
Page 500: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd/4Wd Models Only
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be Frequency Of Fluid Change changed immediately. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD Models Only Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models Only Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission...
Page 501: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 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 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 503 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 • 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 504 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a CAUTION! mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular CAUTION! cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces Instrument Panel Bezels All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis CAUTION! with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- cleaner.
Page 507: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical WARNING! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- propriate replacement fuse with the same amp If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR®...
Page 508: Integrated Power Module
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly.
Page 509 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description Empty Empty 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD Control Module – If Equipped 10 Amp Red Rear Center Brake Light Switch 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch/Occupant Classifi- cation Module 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow –...
Page 510 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter 10 Amp Red Instrument Cluster 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 15 Amp Lt Blue Dome Lamp/Sunroof/Rear Wiper Motor 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module 40 Amp Green Auto Shutdown Relay 20 Amp Yellow Radio Amplifiers...
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown Relay 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module/Occupant Classification Module Hot Car (No Fuse Required) 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat – If Equipped 10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer –...
Page 512: Vehicle Storage
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 • When installing the IPM cover, it is important to days, you may want to take steps to preserve your ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully battery.
Page 513: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number Daytime Running Light 3157K Interior Bulbs (DRL) Bulb Number Front Park/Turn Signal 7444NA Front Header Lamp T578 Lamp Center Dome Lamp T578 Front Side Marker Lamp Rear Cargo Lamp/ 8–A35LFAA Front Fog Lamp H11LL Flashlight Center High Mounted...
Page 514: Bulb Replacement
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT 4. Twist the bulb to the left. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- 5. Pull bulb outward from assembly. spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch conditions change to allow the condensation to change the bulb with your fingers.
Page 515: Rear Tail, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 License Lamps CAUTION! 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate. contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the 2.
Page 516: Fluid Capacities
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters API Certified) Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR® 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or...
Page 517: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technol- ogy) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma- terial Standard MS-12106.
Page 518: Chassis
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® CVTF+4® Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid. Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — We recommend you use SK Energy ATF SP-4 Transmission Equipped Fluid.
Page 519: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .518...
Page 520 518 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. indicator system.
Page 521 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519 Severe Duty All Models At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle • Change oil and filter. is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Page 522 520 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: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
Page 523 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Replace spark plugs** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
Page 524 522 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 525 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 ** 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 527: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .527 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 528 526 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .533 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....533 ▫...
Page 529: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 527 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 530: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
528 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 •...
Page 531: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 529 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only Impaired (TDD/TTY) the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 532: Warranty Information
530 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 533: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 531 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ campaign.
Page 534 532 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- Owner’s Manuals ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the hicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- system, and/or components is written in straightforward quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles.
Page 535 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 533 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 536 534 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 537 INDEX...
Page 538 536 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....354 Air Pressure, Tires......381 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 539 INDEX 537 Fluid and Filter Changes ....495 Parking ......351 Fluid Level Check .
Page 540 538 INDEX Luggage Carrier ......202 Climate Control ......293 Cargo Light .
Page 541 INDEX 539 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....486 Diagnostic System, Onboard ....469 Coolant Level .
Page 542 540 INDEX Brake Assist System .....359 Fuel Requirements ..... .402 Electronic Roll Mitigation .
Page 543 INDEX 541 Air Conditioning ..... . .306 Four Wheel Drive ......339 Engine Oil .
Page 544 542 INDEX Fueling ....... .407 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating....410 Fuel System Caution .
Page 545 INDEX 543 Hitches Introduction ......4 Trailer Towing ......414 iPod®/USB/MP3 Control HomeLink®...
Page 546 544 INDEX Lap/Shoulder Belts......43 Daytime Running ..... . .160 Latches .
Page 547 INDEX 545 Security Alarm ......18 Lumbar Support ......150 Service .
Page 548 546 INDEX Mirrors ....... .105 Odometer.......219 Automatic Dimming .
Page 549 INDEX 547 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ... .173 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...186 Operating Precautions ..... .469 Steering .
Page 550 548 INDEX Rear Seat, Folding ......156 Reporting Safety Defects ....530 Rearview Mirrors .
Page 551 INDEX 549 Seat Belts ....... .97 Tilting .......150 Adjustable Shoulder Belt .
Page 552 550 INDEX Speed Control (Cruise Control)....169 Synthetic Engine Oil ..... . .475 Speedometer.
Page 553 INDEX 551 High Speed ......382 Tire Safety Information .....369 Inflation Pressures .
Page 554 552 INDEX Transaxle Phone Features ......122 Automatic ......12 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®...
Page 555 INDEX 553 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ....52 Warranty Information ..... .530 Washer Vanity Mirrors .
Page 556 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into The antenna cable should be as short as practical this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity and routed away from the vehicle wiring when pos- to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios sible.
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