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  • Page 1 Caliber 2 0 1 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • 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 op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 4 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s 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 manual, you may miss important information.

  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 10 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..17 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ..20 Power Windows — If Equipped ... . 33 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ..52 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....73 ▫...

  • 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 described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.

  • Page 16: Locking Doors With A Key

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation remove the key from the ignition and lock all the is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

  • Page 17: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 18: Customer Key Programming

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dealer or by following the customer key programming 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. procedure. This procedure consists of programming a Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within blank key to the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 19: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED do not have a programmed Sentry Key , contact your This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, authorized dealer for details.

  • Page 20: To Disarm The System

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming.

  • Page 21: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. following steps: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice...

  • Page 22: Illuminated Approach - If Equipped

    20 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 23: Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • 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 24: Using The Panic Alarm

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the following steps: UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than Using The Panic Alarm 10 seconds.

  • Page 25: Programming Additional Transmitters

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Programming Additional Transmitters If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal Refer to Sentry Key “Customer Key Programming.” distance, check for these two conditions: If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, 1.

  • Page 26: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two battery deterioration.

  • Page 27: How To Use Remote Start

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 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 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • For security, power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is • Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low in the Remote Start mode.

  • Page 29: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The DOOR LOCKS Vehicle The power door locks can be manually locked or un- Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.

  • Page 30: Power Door Locks

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2. The transmission is in gear. 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system following procedure: did not enter the programming mode and you will 1.

  • Page 33: Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be programming. enabled or disabled as follows: 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to •...
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. 3.

  • Page 35: Power Windows - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the POWER WINDOWS —...

  • Page 36: Auto-Down

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Power Window Switch Location Auto-Down The driver’s door window switch has an Auto-Down...

  • Page 37: Window Lockout Switch

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Window Lockout Switch LIFTGATE The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows NOTE: The key that is used to start your vehicle is also you to disable the window control on the other doors. To used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the motion.

  • Page 39: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located WARNING! (Continued) on top of the front seats (integrated into the head • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, restraint) make sure that all windows are closed, and the •...
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt 1.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow 4. Do not lean against the door or window. Your vehicle children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under has Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains their arm.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work also need room to inflate.

  • Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident. • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the WARNING! (Continued) back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make belt.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.

  • Page 48: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best.

  • Page 49: Lap/ Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions With A Mini-Latch And Buckle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Lap/ Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions With A Mini-Latch And Buckle A three point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded. The mini-buckle and shoulder belt can then be stored out of the way in the right side trim panel for added convenience.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the restraint. webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up comfortable and not resting on your neck.

  • Page 52: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE button on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt will 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, folded webbing. slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions to retract fully.

  • Page 53: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 If the passenger seating position is equipped with an anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating ALR and is being used for normal usage: position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably restrained in the rear seat.

  • Page 54: Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it The seat belts for both front seating positions may be to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an...

  • Page 55: Energy Management Feature

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Energy Management Feature Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- Management feature in the front seating positions to help nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on identified by any markings, only through visual inspec-...
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.

  • Page 57: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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 an accident.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock 1 —...

  • Page 59: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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. This feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position and front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off. triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front 3.

  • Page 61: Seat Belt Extender

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belt Extender Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended, and throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if the best way to keep the baby safe.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental NOTE: These air bags are certified to the new Federal Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument regulations for Advanced Air Bags. panel below the steering column.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag System Components Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The system components: SABIC are located above the side windows.

  • Page 64: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front and Side Impact Sensors WARNING! • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag and Seat Track Position Sensors on the instrument panel, because any such objects •...
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the (SAB) — If Equipped front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) provide deploys independently;...
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact 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 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides require air bag occupant protection.

  • Page 68: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) including some that may produce substantial vehicle The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system damage —...
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci- turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light away from an inflating air bag.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the Inflator Units vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units — If Equipped (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 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 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 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.

  • Page 75: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.

  • Page 76: Child Restraints

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your carriers and convertible child seats. Both types of child child.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the WARNING! child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in their back.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 NOTE: For additional information, refer to to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web- while the child’s back is against the seatback;...
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be in- Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- stalled in the outboard positions only. If you are installing age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seat- Anchors and Tether for CHildren.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. The lower anchorages are round bars, part of the seat and body structure, and are readily visible. In addition, there are tether strap an- chorages behind each rear seating position, located in the rear surface of the seat back.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of the anchorage directly behind the seat where you are adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-facing toddler placing the child restraint, being careful to route the restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also tether strap to provide the most direct path between the be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to...
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint. This seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not inquisitive child.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it opening on the restraint.
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.

  • Page 86: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A new engine may consume some oil during its first few A long break-in period is not required for the engine and thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

  • Page 87: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, WARNING! inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.

  • Page 88: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The make sure that all windows are closed and the climate Vehicle control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT Seat Belts use the recirculation mode.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to attached to the floor mat fasteners.

  • Page 90: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
  • Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......93 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped ... 97 ▫...
  • Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Head Restraints ..... 138 Voice Command — If Equipped ... 127 ▫...
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer ....150 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....157 ▫...
  • Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 165 Cupholders ......173 ▫...

  • Page 95: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 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 96: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    94 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 97: Outside Mirror - Driver Side

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Outside Mirror — Driver Side Power Mirrors — If Equipped Adjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see the side The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the door trim panel.

  • Page 98: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left WARNING! or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.

  • Page 99: Sun Visor Sliding Feature

    The sun visors may be extended out to provide more For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following coverage of the side glass. websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • www.jeep.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in • or call 1–877–855–8400 English, Spanish, or French languages. Uconnect™...

  • Page 101: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “Operation”...
  • Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and and then dial. The number will appear in the display then dial the corresponding phone number, which of certain radios.
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • 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 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest NOTE: downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- •...
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • 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 108 106 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 109: Phone Call Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — The following features can be accessed through the Call Currently In Progress 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 110 108 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 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been button.

  • Page 112: Uconnect™ Phone Features

    110 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 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may Towing Assistance not be applicable with the available mobile service and If you need towing assistance: area. • Press the button to begin. • If supported, this number may be programmable on •...
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the certain companies, which time out a little too soon to button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed...
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 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 116: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute 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 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • 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 and say “Transfer Call”.

  • Page 118: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone

    116 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 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Voice Command restore the factory setting or repeat the words and • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For provide at least ⁄...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather condition. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • fully closed windows, Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on • dry weather conditions, and your phone. • operation from the driver’s seat. Read Messages: • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness If you receive a new text message while your phone is to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and connected to Uconnect™...
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: 3. Where are you? You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send 4. I need more direction. a new message: 5. L O L • Press the button. 6. Why •...
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 16. Can this wait? Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 17. Bye for now Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 18. When can we meet can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...

  • Page 129: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...

  • Page 130: Commands

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is set to low.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). Radio AM To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the this mode, you may say the following commands: volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command •...
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...

  • Page 134: Voice Training

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training WARNING! For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.

  • Page 136: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. WARNING! (Continued) Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for belts and while the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 137: Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.

  • Page 138: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 139: Driver's Seatback Recline

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Lumbar Adjustment Recline Lever Driver’s Seatback Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the position and release the lever.

  • Page 140: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear...
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 readily identified by any markings, only through visual WARNING! inspection of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.

  • Page 144: Folding Rear Seat

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat WARNING! (Continued) To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose seat forward and flat.

  • Page 145: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch. Rear Seats Folded Flat Reclining Rear Seat Strap I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 146: To Open And Close The Hood

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approxi- mately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap. WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

  • Page 148: Lights

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Multifunction Lever for parking light operation. Turn the multifunction lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the to the second detent for headlight operation.

  • Page 149: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped NOTE: The DRLs will automatically turn off when the This feature may be performed by either low beam turn signals or Hazard Warning flashers are in operation headlights or by high beam headlights, depending on the and automatically turn back on when the turn signals specific regulations of your geographical area.

  • Page 150: Fog Lights - If Equipped

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped NOTE: The fog lights will only operate when the The front fog light switch is on the multifunction parking lights or the low beam headlight are on. Switch- lever.

  • Page 151: High/Low Beam Switch

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam.

  • Page 152: Instrument Panel Dimmer

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park- ing lights or headlights are on.

  • Page 153: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 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 154: Windshield Wiper Operation

    152 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- tion. through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past is left in any position other than off.

  • Page 155: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- hold while spray is desired.

  • Page 156: Mist Feature

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature TILT STEERING COLUMN Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe This feature allows you to tilt the steering column to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a upward or downward.

  • Page 157: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Push down on the lever to unlock the column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired. Push the lever up to lock the column firmly in place. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving.

  • Page 158: To Activate

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press down on the Elec- tronic Speed Control lever and release.

  • Page 159: To Resume Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 To Resume Speed released. Release the lever when the desired speed is To resume a previously set speed, push the RESUME reached, and the new set speed will be established. ACCEL lever up and release. Resume can be used at any Pressing the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).

  • Page 160: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage speed, up and down hills.
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse”...

  • Page 162: Programming Homelink

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink Place the handheld transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while Before You Begin keeping the indicator light in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage This can usually be found where the hanging antenna door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the NOT the button normally used to open and close the garage door opener may have a rolling code.

  • Page 164: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING Gate Operator/Canadian Programming button. The name and color of the button may vary by Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- manufacturer. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission –...

  • Page 165: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until at this time. the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button.

  • Page 166: Troubleshooting Tips

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips General Information If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry are some of the most common solutions: Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 167: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located in the reading light. • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.

  • Page 168: Opening Sunroof - Express

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express Closing Sunroof — Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position.

  • Page 169: Pinch Protect Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Pinch Protect Feature NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of open. the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- Wind Buffeting struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of...

  • Page 170: Ignition Off Operation

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Off Operation ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch in the instrument panel for added convenience. This will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch power outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and is turned to the LOCK position.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Power is available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position. NOTE: To ensure proper operation, a MOPAR knob and element must be used.
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).

  • Page 173: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: To avoid overloading the circuit, check the A 115 Volt (150 Watt) AC power inverter is located on the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the rear of the center console for added convenience.
  • Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adaptor. power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in •...

  • Page 175: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders behind the center console for Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are rear passengers. two cupholders located in the front. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 176: Console Features

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONSOLE FEATURES To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on The floor console contains both an upper and lower the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid storage compartment. open.

  • Page 177: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on WARNING! the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- ment and lift the lid open. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position.

  • Page 178: Cargo Cover

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press in on the flashlight to release it. Three-Press Switch Cargo Cover Press And Release The cargo area trim panels include two notches for To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- twice for low, and a third time to return to off.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of the cover Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide into one of the two notches located in the rear trim the rear cover posts into the guides located on both sides panels.

  • Page 180: Removable Load Floor

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.

  • Page 181: Cargo Tie-Down Loops

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Cargo Tie-Down Loops WARNING! (Continued) There are two D-rings installed in the cargo area for • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put securing cargo. heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.

  • Page 182: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped REAR WINDOW FEATURES When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down Rear Window Wiper/Washer off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch other activities.

  • Page 183: Rear Window Defroster

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the Rear Window Defroster first detent position for rear wiper operation. The rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster only.

  • Page 184: Chill Zone Beverage Cooler Storage Compartment - If Equipped

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CHILL ZONE BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE CAUTION! COMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED The glove compartment is located on the passenger side Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to of the vehicle. The large glove compartment door swings the heating elements: •...
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Chill Zone compartment. Depending on ambient tem- perature and A/C setting, the compartment can keep beverages cool. Glove Compartment and Chill Zone NOTE: The use of the Chill Zone is for nonperishable beverages only. Positioning Slide Control Inside the Chill Zone is a vent which, when opened, Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for...
  • Page 186 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Average Fuel Economy ....209 Instrument Panel Features ....188 ▫...
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ..236 And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 224 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..236 ▫...
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 ▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — ▫ Play Mode ......267 If Equipped .

  • Page 190: Instrument Panel Features

    188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Lower Glove Compartment/Beverage Cooler – If Equipped 9 — ESC OFF Switch – If Equipped 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Climate Controls 10 — Storage Bins 3 —...

  • Page 191: Instrument Cluster - Base

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 192: Instrument Cluster - Premium

    190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 193: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS CAUTION! 1. Temperature Gauge Driving with a hot engine cooling system could The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that “H”...
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Speedometer WARNING! The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/kph). A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling 5.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Start- ing Your Vehicle” for further information. 7.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to If the light remains on when the parking brake has been pass H , the indicator will continuously flash and a disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake to cool.
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the tions.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Shift Lever Indicator the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the the odometer must be reset at zero.
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 “gATE” and “Oil Change Required” will only be dis- HOTOIL played in the EVIC display. For additional information, When this message is displayed there is a engine over- refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — temperature condition.
  • Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not change indicator system is duty cycle based, which reset.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the 19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator shift lever is placed in the NEUTRAL position. The light Light — If Equipped should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;...
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped NOTE: • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to until the vehicle is disarmed.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect Each tire, including the spare (if provided), the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. should be checked monthly when cold and Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper inflated to the inflation pressure recommended tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the monitors engine and automatic transmission con-...
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 26. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light CAUTION! This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and damage to the engine control system.
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If WARNING! Equipped During sustained high speed driving on hot If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is days, the automatic transmission oil may be- illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, come too hot.

  • Page 207: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER Display — If Equipped (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED When the appropriate conditions exist, this display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- shows the EVIC messages. tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays •...

  • Page 209: Oil Change Required - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 • Gate Ajar (with a single chime) Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN • Headlamps or Park Lamps On position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and •...

  • Page 210: Evic Functions

    208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC Functions Press the EVIC button until one of the following func- tions are displayed on the EVIC: • Compass/Temperature/Audio • Average Fuel Economy • Distance To Empty (DTE) • Elapsed Time • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) •...

  • Page 211: Compass/Temperature/Audio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Compass/Temperature/Audio Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous facing, the outside temperature, and the current radio...

  • Page 212: Elapsed Time

    210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time Use the EVIC button to display one of the following Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset choices: when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed Language time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON When in this display you may select different languages or START position.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Auto Unlock On Exit Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the EVIC button Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make When ON is selected all voice commands from the your selection.
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Display Units In NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect™ gps system units an environment free from large metallic objects such as can be changed between English and Metric. buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “ENGLISH”...
  • Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as To Set the Variance: with the ignition in the ON position, cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) with a short button press (less than one second) press and should be kept away from the top of the instrument release the EVIC button several times until you have panel.
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 NOTE: The factory default Zone is 8. During program- 4. Using a long button press (more than one second) ming, the Zone value will wrap around from Zone 15 to press the EVIC button, this will place the Compass in Zone 1.

  • Page 218: Media Center 230 (Req) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)

    216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Uconnect Phone”...
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text 2.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second MUSIC TYPE Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds.
  • Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Information Inform Top 40 Top 40 Jazz Jazz Weather Weather News News By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Nostalgia Nostalga is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Oldies Oldies station with the same selected Music Type name.
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 • 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 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows Audio Language — If Equipped you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the language (effective only if the language is supported by TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
  • Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Audio DRC — If Equipped NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after dynamic range.

  • Page 226: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)

    224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by window.
  • Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...

  • Page 228: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (CD MODE) Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD currently playing. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the TIME Button (CD MODE) following restrictions.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Specification quency (kHz) the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...

  • Page 231: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
  • Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Command System No function. (If Equipped) For the radio, Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) User Manual located on the DVD for further details. No function.

  • Page 233: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Macrovision NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has This product incorporates copyright protection technol- limited coverage in Alaska. ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- System Activation tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio...
  • Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within ESN/SID Access the loading design of the rack.
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button SETUP Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button following items: or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five •...

  • Page 237: Media Center 730N/430/430N (Rhr/Rer/ Rbz/Rhb) Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side window.

  • Page 238: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)

    236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
  • Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second AM/FM Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...

  • Page 241: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.

  • Page 243: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 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 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
  • Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...

  • Page 246: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.

  • Page 247: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 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 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
  • Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
  • Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
  • Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust Top 40 Top 40 the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Weather Weather control knob.

  • Page 252: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.

  • Page 254: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play.
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
  • Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported. following table are supported. In addition, variable bit Playback of MP3 Files rates (VBR) are also supported.

  • Page 257: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.

  • Page 258: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the System Activation AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you down. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle.
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access on or above the antenna. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll Reception Quality...
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 MUSIC TYPE Button SETUP Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button following items: or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five •...

  • Page 262: Ipod Control - If Equipped

    260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by iPod CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.

  • Page 263: Connecting The Ipod

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 NOTE: NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate • It may be necessary to remove the connector pin Uconnect Multimedia radio user’s manual for iPod or protection cap from the 16–pin connector port, prior to external USB device support capability.

  • Page 264: Controlling The Ipod Using Radio Buttons

    262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The iPod • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one battery charges when plugged into the iPod control connector (if supported by the specific click, during the first two seconds of the track, will iPod device) jump to the previous track in the list.

  • Page 265: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 jump to the previous track in the list; pressing this During Scan mode, pressing the << SEEK and button at any other time in the track, it will jump to the SEEK >> buttons will select the previous and next beginning of the track.
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Preset 4 – Genres the track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be played is highlighted on the radio display, • Preset 5 – Audiobooks press the TUNE control knob to select and start •...

  • Page 267: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED another shortcut button to the genre listing on your NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ iPod . REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.

  • Page 268: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

    266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod /MP3 control feature to control the connected device.

  • Page 269: Using This Feature

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device charged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/ Using Radio Buttons MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode and access Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ a connected audio device, either press the “AUX”...
  • Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see click, will jump to the previous track in the list or the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) press the VR button and say Previous Track for that track.

  • Page 271: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): press the TUNE control knob to select and start Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod or external USB fast will scroll through the list faster.
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Preset 5 – Audiobooks • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your • Preset 6 – Podcasts audio device. • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line.

  • Page 273: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Play Mode WARNING! When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB some devices require the music to be initiated on the device while driving.

  • Page 274: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Next Track Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next track music on your cellular phone. Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Previous Track”...

  • Page 275: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 The button located in the center of the right-hand control CD Player will switch modes to Radio or CD. Press the top of the switch once to go to the next track on the CD. Press the bottom of the switch once to go to the The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with a beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the pushbutton in the center.

  • Page 276: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES wiping from center to edge. Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 3.

  • Page 277: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (OFF) position.
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to regulate the tem- Rotate this control to choose from sev- perature of the air inside the passenger eral patterns of air distribution. You compartment. Rotating the dial left can select either a primary mode as into the blue area of the scale indicates identified by the symbols on the con-...
  • Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there Defrost is a difference in temperature between the upper and Air is directed through the windshield and side lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. window demist outlets.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- Recirculation Control Pressing the Recirculation Control button will ing the mode control selection. put the system in recirculation mode. This can • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK be used when outside conditions such as position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.

  • Page 281: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 • MAX A/C For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation buttons at the same time. • ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then, move the temperature control to the desired temperature.
  • Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Operation You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply Operation of the system is quite simple. allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the system completely and closes the outside air intake.
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Manual Operation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located This system offers a full complement of manual override in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, insects.
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...

  • Page 287: Operating Tips

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
  • Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 290 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....293 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..296 ▫...
  • Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick — If Equipped ....302 Brake System ......311 ▫...
  • Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..325 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ....337 ▫...
  • Page 294 292 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ... . . 351 Trailer Towing ......358 ▫...

  • Page 295: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 293 STARTING PROCEDURES NOTE: • The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. pressed to the floor. •...

  • Page 296: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)

    294 STARTING AND OPERATING and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to Tip Start Feature start within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch to OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the the START position and release it as soon as the starter “Normal Starting”...

  • Page 297: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 295 for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any excess After Starting fuel in case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine in the ON position, release the accelerator pedal and warms up.

  • Page 298: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    296 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED Five–Speed Manual Transmission WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.

  • Page 299: Recommended Shift Speeds

    STARTING AND OPERATING 297 For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light Units in mph (km/h) accelerations, fifth gear is recommended. Accel- Engine eration 1 to 2...

  • Page 300: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    298 STARTING AND OPERATING To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift CAUTION! down to second or first gear when descending a steep grade. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade, •...

  • Page 301: Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 299 WARNING! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.

  • Page 302: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

    300 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock System WARNING! Automatic transmission vehicles are equipped with a • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the those in and near the vehicle.
  • Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering number of reasons.

  • Page 304: Autostick - If Equipped

    302 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE Operation This range is used for most city and highway driving. NOTE: AutoStick is not functional until the CVT warms up in cold weather. AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers AutoStick operation is activated in the DRIVE position six manual ratio changes to provide you with more by moving the shift lever side-to-side.

  • Page 305: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 303 • If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed, AutoStick Is Deactivated: that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine. • By holding the shift lever to (+) momentarily However, the CVT will stay in the manually selected •...

  • Page 306: Traction

    304 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the 4.

  • Page 307: Flowing/Rising Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.

  • Page 309: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 307 • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering in tight spaces.

  • Page 310: Power Steering Fluid Check

    308 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
  • Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 The parking brake lever is located in the center console. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in possible.
  • Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking WARNING! (Continued) brake should always be applied whenever the driver is • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- not in the vehicle. ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury.

  • Page 313: Brake System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 311 BRAKE SYSTEM If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as bility, the remaining system will still function with some standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for loss of overall braking effectiveness.

  • Page 314: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    312 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including performance under most braking conditions. The system those resulting from excessive speed in turns, automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- conditions to prevent wheel lock-up.
  • Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 required. However, the conventional brake system will working properly. This self-check occurs each time the continue to operate normally if the “Brake Warning vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). Light” is not on. ABS is activated during braking under certain road or If the “ABS Warning Light”...

  • Page 316: Electronic Brake Control System

    314 STARTING AND OPERATING (HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All sys- WARNING! tems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophis- referred to as ESC. ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

  • Page 317: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very WARNING! (Continued) quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety...

  • Page 318: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Manual Transmission Only

    316 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle must be on a 7% grade or greater hill. the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this section for further information. • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear;...

  • Page 319: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 317 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- switch bank below the climate controls) four times within tion. 20 seconds. The “ESC Off Indicator Light” should turn on and turn off two times.
  • Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING counteracting the over-steering or under-steering condi- mode. This mode should be used for most driving tion. Engine power may also be reduced to help the situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” for vehicle maintain the desired path. ESC uses sensors in specific reasons as noted below.

  • Page 321: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 319 mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while ESC OFF Indicator Light the vehicle is in motion. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...

  • Page 322: Tire Safety Information

    320 STARTING AND OPERATING Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little Tire Markings throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. NOTE: •...
  • Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- letters “LT”...
  • Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...

  • Page 326: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    324 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.

  • Page 327: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.

  • Page 328: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    326 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
  • Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
  • Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 332: Tires - General Information

    330 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 333: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
  • Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.

  • Page 335: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...

  • Page 336: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped

    334 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Do not install more than one non-matching temporary Wheel – If Equipped use spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time. The spare tire of your vehicle is equivalent in look and CAUTION! function as the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.

  • Page 337: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.

  • Page 338: Tire Spinning

    336 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without WARNING! stopping when you are stuck.

  • Page 339: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).

  • Page 340: Replacement Tires

    338 STARTING AND OPERATING Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little WARNING! exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than with oil, grease, and gasoline. that specified for your vehicle.

  • Page 341: Tire Chains

    STARTING AND OPERATING 339 SNOW TIRES WARNING! (Continued) Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire M+S designation on the tire sidewall.

  • Page 342: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    340 STARTING AND OPERATING poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern checked before using these tire types. does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed.

  • Page 343: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 341 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or mended cold placard pressure.
  • Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.

  • Page 345: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure the tire.
  • Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Check TPMS Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings fault is detected.

  • Page 347: Premium System - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and wheel and tire assembly. reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire 1.
  • Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: In addition, the EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE” text message and a graphic of the pressure value(s) with the • Receiver Module low tire(s) flashing. • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors •...
  • Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 display to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pres- sure value. The system will automatically update, the “LOW TIRE” text message will no longer be displayed, 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.
  • Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can values are still being received from the TPM sensors but occur with any of the following scenarios: they may not be located in the correct vehicle position. The system still needs to be serviced as long as the 1.

  • Page 351: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Moni- need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this and then remain on solid.

  • Page 352: Fuel Requirements

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- 2.0L And 2.4L Engine wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties This engine is designed to meet all emis- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, sions regulations and provide excellent and durability for your vehicle.

  • Page 353: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol may be used in your vehicle.

  • Page 354: Mmt In Gasoline

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) Materials Added To Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional exposure to E-85 fuel.

  • Page 355: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...

  • Page 356: Adding Fuel

    354 STARTING AND OPERATING After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable WARNING! (Continued) over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s maintenance.
  • Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 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 358: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    356 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Vehicle Certification Label If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP” the driver’s door B-Pillar. message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odom- The label contains the following information: eter in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Curb Weight The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full load must be limited so that you do not exceed the capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...

  • Page 360: Trailer Towing

    358 STARTING AND OPERATING Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and TRAILER TOWING shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- In this section, you will find safety tips and information nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
  • Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear further information. axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
  • Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying maximum width of the front of a trailer. leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight Trailer Sway Control to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).

  • Page 363: Installing A Trailer Hitch

    STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Installing A Trailer Hitch Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) chart for the Maximum GTW towable NOTE: If you install a trailer hitch after you purchase for your given drivetrain. the vehicle, you must install a MOPAR or equivalent Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions spare tire hold down kit.

  • Page 364: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    362 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg)

  • Page 365: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side-to-side which will cause loss of con- trol of vehicle and trailer.

  • Page 366: Towing Requirements

    364 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph must be considered as part of the total load on your (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
  • Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
  • Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements –...
  • Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
  • Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle, but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...

  • Page 371: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Towing Tips Cooling System Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy heating, take the following actions: traffic.

  • Page 372: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    370 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Flat Tow None • Transmission in NEUTRAL • Key in ACC Front Dolly Tow Rear On Trailer NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions CAUTION!

  • Page 373: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....372 Jump-Starting Procedures ....381 ▫...

  • Page 374: Hazard Warning Flashers

    372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.

  • Page 375: Automatic Transmission Overheating

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage You or others can be badly burned by hot engine your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If the instrument cluster will sound a chime.

  • Page 376: Jacking And Tire Changing

    374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.

  • Page 377: Spare Tire Stowage

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 378: Jacking Instructions

    376 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the WARNING! (Continued) wheel diagonally opposite the jacking • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from position. For example, if changing the the edge of the roadway as possible before raising right front tire, block the left rear the vehicle.
  • Page 379 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on careful of motor traffic. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
  • Page 380 378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear locations by two rectan- gular cutouts. Rear Jacking Location For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body.
  • Page 381 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the...
  • Page 382 380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

  • Page 383: Jump-Starting Procedures

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard the means provided.

  • Page 384: Preparations For Jump-Start

    382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
  • Page 385 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

  • Page 386: Jump-Starting Procedure

    384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 387 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the the reverse sequence: discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and 6.

  • Page 388: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).

  • Page 389: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 CAUTION! WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tween DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE, do not spin ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- even failure, of the axle and tires.

  • Page 390: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located 5. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, push and on the right side of the shift lever housing. hold the override release lever forward. 6.
  • Page 391 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 • FWD or AWD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck CAUTION! (all wheels OFF the ground). DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an All Transmissions automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) will result.

  • Page 392: Without The Ignition Key

    390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed • If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap- proved method of towing without the ignition key is ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC with a flatbed truck.

  • Page 393: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 2.0L ... . . 393 Maintenance Procedures ....398 ▫...
  • Page 394 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System ..... 407 Bulb Replacement ..... 429 ▫...

  • Page 395: Engine Compartment - 2.0L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery (Under Cover) 2 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...

  • Page 396: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery (Under Cover) 2 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...

  • Page 397: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 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 the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.

  • Page 398: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    396 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 399: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...

  • Page 400: Dealer Service

    398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.

  • Page 401: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 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 give you an incorrect reading.
  • Page 402 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
  • Page 403 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- CAUTION! ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is Synthetic Engine Oils not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

  • Page 404: Engine Oil Filter

    402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE station, or governmental agency for advice on how and WARNING! where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter backfire.

  • Page 405: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use tenance required.

  • Page 406: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to...

  • Page 407: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system.

  • Page 408: Windshield Wiper Blades

    406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to When performing other underhood services, the hood remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to cleaned and lubricated.

  • Page 409: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the WARNING! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- cation or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care WARNING! must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.
  • Page 410 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.

  • Page 411: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 412 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where maintenance intervals. applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a...
  • Page 413 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in to five years or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) before engine damage and may decrease corrosion pro-...
  • Page 414 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are will require more frequent coolant changes.
  • Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (anti- freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing.

  • Page 417: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter Brake Master Cylinder operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may when performing under hood services, or immediately if result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) per- the “Brake Warning Light”...
  • Page 418 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE brake fluid reservoir is low and the brake system does WARNING! (Continued) not indicate any leaks or other problems, it may be a • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or result of a leak in the hydraulic clutch release system. See moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that your local authorized dealer for service.

  • Page 419: Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- be damaged, causing partial or complete brake mance.

  • Page 420: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid And Filter Changes CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- maintenance intervals. facturer’s recommended fluid will cause belt slip Manual Transmission – If Equipped and result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...

  • Page 421: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri- The following maintenance recommendations will enable cant has become contaminated with water. you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately.
  • Page 422 420 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, which will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
  • Page 423 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 • 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. chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
  • Page 424 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the cleaning with a damp, soft cloth. Small particles of dirt stain.
  • Page 425 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Cleaning Headlights Glass Surfaces Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner.

  • Page 426: Fuses

    424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Bezels Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical CAUTION! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
  • Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Rear Center Brake Light Switch 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ Occupant Classifica- tion Module 20 Amp Trailer Tow Yellow 10 Amp Power Mirror/ Steering Control Sat- ellite Radio/Hands- Integrated Power Module Free Phone 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw...
  • Page 428 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Power Locks/Interior 40 Amp Auto Shutdown Relay Yellow Lighting Green 15 Amp Power Outlet 20 Amp Radio Amplifiers Lt Blue Yellow 20 Amp 115V AC Inverter 15 Amp Radio...
  • Page 429 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Auto Shutdown Relay 10 Amp J1962 Conn/ Lt Blue Powertrain Control Module 10 Amp Airbag Control Mod- 30 Amp Antilock BrakeValve Pink 10 Amp Airbag Control Module/Occupant...

  • Page 430: Vehicle Storage

    428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you will not be using your vehicle for more than • When installing the IPM cover, it is important to 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your battery. ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched.

  • Page 431: Replacement Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Front Headlamps, Parking, and Turn Signal Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not Lamps be used for replacement. NOTE: The headlamp bulb can be accessed from under LIGHT BULBS –...

  • Page 432: Fog Lamps

    430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Looking up through the front wheel well, locate the 1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. bulb which needs replacing. The headlamp bulb is the 2. Remove the front wheel and tire on the same side of inboard bulb and the park/turn signal bulb is the out- the vehicle as the fog lamp being serviced.

  • Page 433: Rear Tail, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 6. Fold the front of the splash shield rearward far enough Rear Tail, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamps to access the back of the front fascia. 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing. 7.
  • Page 434 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the 4. Twist and remove socket from the lamp. lamp from the aperture panel. NOTE: It is not necessary to completely remove the tail lamp unit. Once loosened from the quarter panel, there should be enough room to service any of the bulbs.

  • Page 435: License Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 5. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace. License Lamps 1. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry on the side of the license plate lamp to release it from the liftgate. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 436: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

    434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and re- move from the lamp. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp The lamp is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. 3. Pull the bulb from the socket. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 437: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 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, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)

  • Page 438: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.

  • Page 439: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If MOPAR CVTF + 4 Equipped Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
  • Page 440 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 441 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....440 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..442 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 442 440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Based on engine operation condition, the oil change The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this indicator message will illuminate; this means that service manual must be done at the times or mileages specified is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
  • Page 443 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441 Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator At Each Stop For Fuel message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other fully warmed engine is shut off.
  • Page 444 442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month At Each Oil Change • Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
  • Page 445 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...

  • Page 446: Service Schedule

    444 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 447 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 445 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 448 446 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 449 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 447 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 450 448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
  • Page 451 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
  • Page 452 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 453 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 454 452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
  • Page 455 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
  • Page 456 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. 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.

  • Page 457: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......457 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 458 456 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 463 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......463 ▫...

  • Page 459: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 457 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’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...

  • Page 460: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    458 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...

  • Page 461: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 459 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) 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 462: Warranty Information

    460 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 463: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 461 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
  • Page 464 462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
  • Page 465 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 463 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • Page 466 464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
  • Page 467 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 468 466 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....312 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ... 64,66,69 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..411 Alarm Light .
  • Page 469 INDEX 467 Selection Of Lubricant ....417 Warning Light ..... . . 194 Special Additives .
  • Page 470 468 INDEX Cargo Compartment Cleaning Light ......175 Wheels ......421 Cargo Light .
  • Page 471 INDEX 469 Disposal of Used Coolant ....413 Dipsticks Drain, Flush, and Refill ....410 Power Steering .
  • Page 472 470 INDEX Brake Assist System ....314 Oil ......399,435,436 Electronic Stability Program .
  • Page 473 INDEX 471 Engine Oil ..... . . 402,436 Fuel ......350,436 Flashers .
  • Page 474 472 INDEX Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ... 158 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ....97 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ... . 354,356,395 Hazard Gasoline (Fuel) .
  • Page 475 INDEX 473 Hitches Introduction ......4 Trailer Towing ..... . . 361 HomeLink®...
  • Page 476 474 INDEX Leaks, Fluid ......88 Fog ......148,200,430 Life of Tires .
  • Page 477 INDEX 475 Voltage ......192 Fluid Level Check ....418 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .
  • Page 478 476 INDEX New Vehicle Break-In Period ....84 Onboard Diagnostic System ....395,396 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) .
  • Page 479 INDEX 477 Steering ......307,308 Recreational Towing ..... . 370 Sunroof .
  • Page 480 478 INDEX Rotation, Tires ......340 Pretensioners ......52 Rear Seat .
  • Page 481 INDEX 479 Service Engine Soon Light Speedometer and Odometer ....189 (Malfunction Indicator) ....202 Starting .
  • Page 482 480 INDEX Synthetic Engine Oil ..... . 401 Chains ......339 System, Remote Starting .
  • Page 483 INDEX 481 Spinning ......336 Transaxle Tread Wear Indicators ....337 Automatic .
  • Page 484 482 INDEX Understanding Your Instrument Panel ..188 Warranty Information ..... 460 Uniform Tire Quality Grades .
  • Page 485 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 486 Chrysler Group LLC Fifth Edition 11PM491-126-AE Printed in U.S.A. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

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