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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6 䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various customer-oriented documents.
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 20 䡵 Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock . . . . . . . . 20 ▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 21 ▫ Auto-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped . . . . . . 52 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 ▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 53 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 84 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. 3.
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.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors With A Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key to the left. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and NOTE: When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer remove the second key. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch.
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威, contact your This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. authorized dealer for details. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the system’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the with metal objects. following steps: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
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 transmitfollowing steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transAlarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 secUNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security onds.
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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 “Customer Key Programming.” 23 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of a battery is five years. contact your authorized dealer for details. 2.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in PARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • Hazard switch off • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch 25 WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted - Hood Ajar • Remote Start Aborted - Fuel Low • Remote Start Aborted - System Fault The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. To Enter Remote Start Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. 27 DOOR LOCKS The power door locks can be manually locked or unlocked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob. If the lock knob is down when the door is closed, the door will lock.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle.
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.
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. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition need to repeat the procedure. switch. • Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordance 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between with local laws.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming 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 • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- its previous setting.
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. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Child-Protection Door Lock Location Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, NOTE: move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window window and open the door with the outside door handle. switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
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 feature. Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window controls, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time. Window Lockout Switch 35 LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start your vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed NOTE: without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid liftgate lock cylinder and turn it to the right (manual motion. lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — if equipped Please pay close attention to the information in this section.
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.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in an accident much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly.
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. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in an accident, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during an accident.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in an accident. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt will not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight.
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. NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature.
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. 2 1. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. Mini-Latch Stowage 2.
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. 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the minilatch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an accident. Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled 49 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 9.
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE button on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Insert the mini-latch plate into the slot provided in the trim panel. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing.
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 position that has a belt with this feature. Children ALR and is being used for normal usage: 12 years old and under should always be properly Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably restrained in the rear seat. wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on accident. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.
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. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the severity and type of the impact.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! 55 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. All occupants, including the driver, should not operate 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.
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 1 — Downward Movement 2 — Rearward Movement 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert姞) BeltAlert威 is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert威) to fasten their seat belts. This feature is active whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat BeltAlert威 is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert威 may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed. 2.
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. equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender.
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. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC are located above the side windows. The trim covering the side air bags is labeled SRS AIRBAG. This vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental SeatMounted Side Air Bags (SAB).
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, and Seat Track Position Sensors • Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) — If Equipped Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label 63 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover.
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 sideimpact head injuries. The SABIC air bags deploy downward, covering both windows on the impact side.
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 enhanced protection and works together with the Driver require air bag occupant protection. Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle. The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
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 comes on again after initial startup. away from an inflating air bag. The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position.
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units — If Equipped The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or 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. • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the removed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: 71 throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning. • The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold.
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
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, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipwere buckled/fastened; ment, can read the information if they have access to the • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the vehicle or the EDR. accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, Child Restraints • How fast the vehicle was traveling.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child. WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm Older Children And Child Restraints • Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle.
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure.
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 anchorages behind each rear seating position, located in the rear surface of the seat back.
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the anchorage directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint, preferably between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them. In addition, never leave unattended children in the vehicle. WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. 1.
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. Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS 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. considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. 85 Exhaust Gas WARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
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. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into frays, and loose parts.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle.
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • If required, mounting posts must be properly installed, if not equipped from the factory.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 䡵 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 97 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 94 ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 ▫ Outside Mirror — Driver Side . . . . . . . . . . . .
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Voice Command — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 ▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 ▫ Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 ▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 151 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 ▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . .
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 166 䡵 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . .
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. 3 Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
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. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate.
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. vehicle with your head close to the door glass.
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. Mirror Directions WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, invehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ “Work” or “Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212”). Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone.
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • www.jeep.com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the radio. The individual buttons are described in the “Operation” section. Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone menu structure. Voice commands are required after most Uconnect™ Phone prompts.
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the compound form command into two voice commands: “Phonebook” and “New Entry”. Please remember, the Uconnect™ Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you. Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” and follow the audible prompts. • You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process. 101 phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time.
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. may appear in the display of certain radios. Call By Saying A Name Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook • Press the NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. button to begin.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired. Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s • When prompted, recite the phone number for the phonebook.
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• Editing names in the phonebook is recommended able, the previously downloaded phonebook is availwhen the vehicle is not in motion. able for use.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will 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. You can either say the name of a phonebook to the main menu.
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 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Phonebook Erase All”. “Phonebook List Names”.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check with your mobile service provider for the features that you have.
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 button until you hear a hold), press and hold the to “Conference Call” in this section. double beep indicating that the two calls have been Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear joined into one conference call.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the phone far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press button until you hear a single beep. and hold the Redial • Press the button to begin.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: Language Selection To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is using: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area. • Press the button to begin.
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 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say button and some systems. To do this, press the “Towing Assistance”. say “Setup”, followed by “Emergency”.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word “Send”. For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can Voice Mail Calling button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”.
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 from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ tones over the phone. Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone • Press the button to begin. network configurations. This is normal.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 mobile phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using Voice Command.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the • When prompted, say “List Phones”. button Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of and say “Transfer Call”. all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle. Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone Uconnect™ Phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the button and say “Uconnect™ Tutorial.
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 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead best results, the Voice Training session should be comconsole (if equipped) and the mirror.
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing cents, the system may not always work for some.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. 119 SMS Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on your phone. 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™ Phone, an announcement will not the Uconnect™ Phone.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Where are you? Send Messages: 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 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 7. I love you “SMS Send” or “Send Message.” • You can either say the message you wish to send or say 8. Call me “List Messages.” There are 20 preset messages. 9. Call me later button while the 10.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Can this wait? 17. Bye for now 18. When can we meet 19. Send number to call 20. Start without me Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop the system from announcing the new incoming messages. • Press the button. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup, SMS Incoming Message Announcement,” you will then be given a choice to change it.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Primary zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all Voice Commands Alternate(s) 125 Voice Commands Alternate(s) Primary call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Primary language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no other pair a phone phone pairing phonebook previous record again redial Voice Commands Alternate(s) pairing phone book Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect™ Tutorial try again voice training work yes
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 winbutton, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is options, press the Voice Command set to low. for the beep, and say your command. button while the Pressing the Voice Command system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or change commands.
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 system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for • “Frequency #” (to change the frequency) Voice Command is different than the audio system.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio • “Track” (#) (to change the track) To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite Radio”.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Switch to system setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Change to setup” 131 • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or — During the playback you may press the Voice • “Switch to setup” button to stop playing memos.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recognizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. button, say “System 1. Press the Voice Command Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This will train your own voice to the system and will improve recognition. WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
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. Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
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, exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
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. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 3 Lumbar Adjustment Driver’s Seatback Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever. Recline Lever WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
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 Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Lever Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision. 139 readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspection of the head restraint.
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Active Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
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.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approximately 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. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. Hood Release Lever 1.
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 approximately 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. WARNING! Safety Catch Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side when standing in front of hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights and fog lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Headlights And Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped This feature may be performed by either low beam headlights or by high beam headlights, depending on the specific regulations of your geographical area. Daytime Running Lights (DRL), may operate at a lower intensity than the normal lamp operation. The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL), which is at a lower intensity than the normal high beams.
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the multifunction lever. Fog Light Control NOTE: The fog lights will only operate when the parking lights or the low beam headlight are on. Switching from low beam to high beam headlights will cause the fog lights to turn off.
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. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
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 parking lights or headlights are on.
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 Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off. • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the “Park” position before turning off the engine.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever. Rotate the end of the lever upward (clockwise) to decrease the delay time and downward (counterclockwise) to increase the delay time. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every second.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward.
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. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your vehicle.
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 has reached the desired speed, press down on the Elecvehicle set speed. tronic Speed Control lever and release. Release the accelTo Activate erator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. Push the ON/OFF button.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 released. Release the lever when the desired speed is To Resume Speed 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). (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h).
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls (handNOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage speed, up and down hills. A slight speed change on door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security moderate hills is normal. systems.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 WARNING! HomeLink威 Buttons NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. • 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” feature as required by Federal safety standards.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink姞 Place the handheld transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. 3.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After training a HomeLink威 channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink威 and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so, proceed to Step 5 “Programming A Rolling Code System.” This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door). 3 4.
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 signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of manufacturer. transmission – which may not be long enough for NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming. step after the LEARN button has been pressed.
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威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not at this time. release the button. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with ProgramHomeLink威” earlier in this section. ming HomeLink威 Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips General Information If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, 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: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter. 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. • Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code. 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located in the reading light. Power Sunroof Switch 165 WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and release to Express Close. 167 NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Off Operation For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located in the instrument panel for added convenience.
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威 knob and element must be used. 3 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: To avoid overloading the circuit, check the POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED 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. This inverter. outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adaptor. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 There are two cupholders behind the center console for CUPHOLDERS Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are rear passengers. two cupholders located in the front.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on CONSOLE FEATURES The floor console contains both an upper and lower the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid storage compartment. open.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compartment and lift the lid open. 175 WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distraction, resulting in death or injury.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press in on the flashlight to release it. Three-Press Switch Cargo Cover Press And Release To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, The cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommotwice for low, and a third time to return to off. dates the reclining rear seat.
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. With one of the cover ends installed, push inward of the rear trim panel. on the opposite end and install it into the same notch location of the rear trim panel.
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 compartment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do not store in the vehicle. Removable Load Floor The cargo area contains a removable load floor.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Loops There are two D-rings installed in the cargo area for securing cargo. WARNING! • Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers. • The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling.
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. located on the center portion of the control lever. The control lever is located on the right side of the steering column.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the first detent position for rear wiper operation. 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. and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped).
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Chill Zone威 compartment. Depending on ambient temperature and A/C setting, the compartment can keep beverages cool. 3 Glove Compartment and Chill Zone威 NOTE: The use of the Chill Zone威 is for nonperishable beverages only. Positioning Slide Control Inside the Chill Zone威 is a vent which, when opened, allows either air conditioned or fresh air to flow into the Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for storage.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ Average Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 ▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 䡵 Instrument Cluster — Premium . . . . . . . . . . . 190 ▫ Elapsed Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 191 ▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) . . . .
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 224 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files . . . . . . . 226 ▫ List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . 229 ▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 ▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 䡵 iPod威 Control — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 ▫ Connecting The iPod威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 ▫ Using This Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 ▫ Controlling The iPod威 Using Radio Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 ▫ Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 2 3 4 — Air Outlet — Instrument Cluster — Radio — Passenger Airbag 5 6 7 8 — — — — Lower Glove Compartment/Beverage Cooler – If Equipped Climate Controls Heated Seat Switches – If Equipped Hazard Warning Flasher 9 — ESC OFF Switch – If Equipped 10 — Storage Bins 11 — Power Outlet
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE 4
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealership for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 4. Speedometer The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour (mph/kph). 5.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before StartProcedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. ing Your Vehicle” for further information. 7. Airbag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure.
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H , the indicator will continuously flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds.
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is 13. Shift Lever Indicator 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. automatic transmission. Vehicle Odometer Messages 14.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “gATE” and “Oil Change Required” will only be displayed in the EVIC display. For additional information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped”. gASCAP If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message.
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. 15.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the NEUTRAL position. The light should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: 21. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on momately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly ON/RUN. until the vehicle is disarmed. • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC 22.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
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 conreplacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS trol systems.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required. WARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions.
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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the EVIC messages. Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) for further information. 205 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. 4 30.
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC consists of the following: • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • System Status • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays • Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass Heading • Outside Temperature Display • Trip Computer Functions • Uconnect™ phone Displays — If equipped • Audio Mode Display • Tir
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Gate Ajar (with a single chime) • Headlamps or Park Lamps On • Key In Ignition • Check TPM System • Oil Change Required Oil Change Required — If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Change Oil” message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 5 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval.
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the EVIC button until one of the following functions are displayed on the EVIC: EVIC Functions • Compass/Temperature/Audio • Average Fuel Economy • Distance To Empty (DTE) • Elapsed Time • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings EVIC Button To Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed.
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 and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel station. tank level.
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. Use the EVIC button to display one of the following choices: Language When in this display you may select different languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped (manual transmission) or the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL position (automatic transmission). Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
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 Uconnect™ system are confirmed. Press and hold the your selection. EVIC button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit appears to make your selection.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and Display Units In The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect™ gps system units an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, can be changed between English and Metric. etc Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears to make your Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic selection.
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) should be kept away from the top of the instrument panel. This is where the compass module is located and such devices may interfere and cause false compass readings.
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 calibration mode. The CAL indicator will come on conZone 1.
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC 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. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it.
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. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). SCROLL control knob. RW/FF 3.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be sePush the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third lected.
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type Information Jazz News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk 16-Digit Character Display Inform Jazz News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R&B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R & B Sports Talk Program Type Top 40 Weather 16-Digit Character Display Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will b
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll up and down the menu (if equipped). 221 • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if equipped).
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save changes. Audio Language — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio language (effective only if the language is supported by the disc).
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio dynamic range. The default is set to ⬙High,⬙ and under this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the setting is ⬙Normal.⬙ 223 NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton position to operate the radio. with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) CD was loaded and the disc will unload and Press the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the move to the entrance for easy removal.
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. Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 227 If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ WMA tracks on that disc. Supported MP3/WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: named with the *.
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MPEG Specification MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 Sampling Frequency (kHz) 48, 44.1, 32 Bit Rate (kbps) 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 WMA Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) 44.1 and 48 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 VBR WMA Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files).
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Operating Instructions — Voice Command System (If Equipped) For the radio, Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped) Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 231 NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska.
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- on or above the antenna.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display information between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if availNOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an ACC position to operate the radio.
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice.
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. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. 237 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change. 5.
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 — To Set the Pushbutton mid-range tones. Memory Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third When you are receiving a station that you wish to time and TREBLE will display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice. discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Inserting Compact Disc(s) button number will display.
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded. • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can cause damage to the player.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 RW/FF Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restrictions. AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. For large numbers longer disc loading times. of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name, and will assign Supported MP3 File Formats a number instead.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MPEG Specification MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 Sampling Frequency (kHz) 48, 44.1, 32 24, 22.05, 16 Bit Rate (kbps) 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 243 Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium.
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 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. to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) will remain tuned to the new station until you make Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the another selection. Holding either button will bypass radio.
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under- will begin to blink. standing The Features If Your Vehicle”. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not SCROLL control knob.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only). Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type Top 40 Weather 16-Digit Character Display Top 40 Weather 249 hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency AM/FM Button station with the same selected Music Type name.
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded.
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a threeLevel 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙.
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.
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. more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
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 may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio down. service that is included with the factory-installed satellite TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a welPress this button to change the display to time of day.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: ESN/SID Access With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC position and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen.
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display information between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if availNOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an ACC position to operate the radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. 259 SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number.
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice.
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. connecting the cable.
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The iPod威 battery charges when plugged into the iPod威 control connector (if supported by the specific iPod威 device) Controlling The iPod姞 Using Radio Buttons To get into the iPod威 control mode and access a connected iPod威, press the “AUX” button on the radio faceplate. Once in the iPod威 control mode, iPod威 audio tracks (if available from iPod威) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL jump to the previous track in the list; pressing this button at any other time in the track, it will jump to the beginning of the track. Pressing the SEEK >> button during play mode, it will jump to the next track in the • list. 263 During Scan mode, pressing the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the previous and next tracks. RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威.
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be played is highlighted on the radio display, press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display may be noticed. • During all List modes, the iPod威 displays all lists in “wrap-around” mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is iPod姞/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威. REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™. For sales code RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 touch-screen radio CAUTION! iPod威/USB/MP3 control feature, refer to the separate • Leaving the iPod威 (or any supported device) any- RBZ/RHB, RHR, RHP, RHW or RB2 User’s Manual.
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威 or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod威 or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod威 /MP3 control feature to control the connected device.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely discharged, it may not communicate with the iPod威/USB/ MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod威/USB/ MP3 control system may charge it to the required level.
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. Pressing the INFO button again jumps to the next screen of data for that track.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威 or external USB device, or press the VR button and say ⬙Shuffle ON⬙ or ⬙Shuffle Off⬙. If the RND icon is showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is ON. List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described below, will bring up List mode.
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Preset 5 – Audiobooks • Preset 6 – Podcasts • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode. • LIST button: The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod威 or external USB device.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Play Mode When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can Do not plug in or remove the iPod威 or external USB start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but device while driving. Failure to follow this warning some devices require the music to be initiated on the device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect™ could result in an accident. phone system.
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” to jump to the previous track music on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the current song that is playing will display info.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 The button located in the center of the right-hand control CD Player Press the top of the switch once to go to the next track on will switch modes to Radio or CD. 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.
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in wiping from center to edge. your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratchyour radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated ing the disc. by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is 4.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Heating And Air Conditioning 275 Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ventilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (OFF) position. There are seven blower speeds. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) position.
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to regulate the temRotate this control to choose from sevperature 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 concooler temperatures, while rotating trol, or a blend of two of these modes.
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 window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxilower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but mum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. cool conditions.
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Control • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbPressing 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. smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present.
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.
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply 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. Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to • Floor 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. • Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument • Mix Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow.
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • Air Conditioner Control Press this button to turn on the air • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. conditioning during manual operation only. When the air conditioning is • In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may turned on, cool dehumidified air will lead to excessive window fogging.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you can temporarily put the system into Recirculation Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When these conditions are present, and the Recirculation button is pressed, the indicator will flash and then turn off. This tells you that you are unable to go into Recirculation Mode at this time.
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side window fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 4
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 䡵 Manual Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 296 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . 293 ▫ Five–Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 296 ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . 293 ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 ▫ Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
290 STARTING AND OPERATING 䡵 AutoStick威 — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 䡵 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 ▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 312 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 314 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . 325 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 326 ▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 䡵 Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 ▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 ▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
292 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . 351 ▫ Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 ▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ Installing A Trailer Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 ▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 STARTING PROCEDURES NOTE: Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. pressed to the floor. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the ignition.
294 STARTING AND OPERATING and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
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. repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits WARNING! quicker starts in cold weather.
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 always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline. Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you Shift Pattern release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear.
STARTING AND OPERATING For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, fifth gear is recommended. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will cause abnormal wear on the clutch.
298 STARTING AND OPERATING To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to second or first gear when descending a steep grade. When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade, downshift early so that the engine will not be overburdened. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) changes ratios in a continuous manner. This may sometimes ⬙feel⬙ as if it is slipping, but this is normal and does not harm anything.
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. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
300 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock System Automatic transmission vehicles are equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON or START position (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the ignition key in the ignition switch. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. 301 CAUTION! Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released.
302 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE This range is used for most city and highway driving. AUTOSTICK姞 — IF EQUIPPED AutoStick威 is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. AutoStick威 allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance.
STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick威 Is Deactivated: • By holding the shift lever to (+) momentarily • When the shift lever is shifted out of DRIVE 303 • If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine. However, the CVT will stay in the manually selected ratio.
304 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.). Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface.
STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing water can wear away the road or path’s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
306 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water. Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this may result in further damage.
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 POWER STEERING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steerThe 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. The system will provide mechanical system. This noise should be considered normal, and it steering capability if power assist is lost.
308 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as anticipated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an authorized dealer. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components.
STARTING AND OPERATING The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever completely. 309 When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
310 STARTING AND OPERATING difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. • Do not leave the key in the ignition switch. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. However, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating.
312 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. WARNING! • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop.
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” is on, the brake system stopping conditions.
314 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interference can cause possible loss of Anti-Lock braking capability. Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals. (HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure during the stopping sequence (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.
316 STARTING AND OPERATING the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability • Vehicle must be on a 7% grade or greater hill. 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; vehicle backOnly ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when WARNING! starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
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. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an additional half-turn to the right.
318 STARTING AND OPERATING counteracting the over-steering or under-steering condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over-steer or under-steer condition. mode.
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 “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator the vehicle is in motion. Light” in the instrument cluster will come on WARNING! when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It should go out with the engine The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prerunning.
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: • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 NOTE: • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. • 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 designaletters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall precedtion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ....blank....ⴖ = 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) 65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) — Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10.
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 — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e.
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire.
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term B-Pillar Cold Tire Pressure Maximum Inflation Pressure Recommended Inflation Pressure Tire Placard Definition 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 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.
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.
STARTING AND OPERATING This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. 327 axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Loading” in this section.
328 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcusengers 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. For example, if “XXX” and number and size of occupants.
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330 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement.
332 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the Winter.
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 conditions 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 important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle poorly.
334 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install more than one non-matching temporary Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and use spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time. Wheel – If Equipped 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. This spare tire Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle.
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. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the on your vehicle at the first opportunity. front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a tire may have limited tread life.
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 spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) first opportunity. or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without WARNING! stopping when you are stuck. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. 337 These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
338 STARTING AND OPERATING Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manufacturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the originals in size, quality and performance when replacement is needed.
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer readings. 339 SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the M+S designation on the tire sidewall.
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 does not apply to some directional tires that must not be checked before using these tire types. reversed.
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure. The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.
342 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 NOTE: • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • 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. or condition. Base System • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the while adjusting your tire pressure. instrument cluster.
344 STARTING AND OPERATING • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a LOW TIRE message will be displayed for a minimum of five seconds, and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
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. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long monitoring sensor.
346 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors In addition, the EVIC will display a “LOW TIRE” text message and a graphic of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) flashing.
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 display to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure 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. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
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. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to ⬙CHECK TPM SYSTEM⬙ message is displayed. facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors.
STARTING AND OPERATING 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will display a “CHECK TPM SYSTEM” message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure values. 349 limit in any of the four active road tires.
350 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the Worldwide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are available. 2.0L And 2.
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygenates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
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. detergents or other additives is not needed under normal MMT In Gasoline conditions and they would result in additional cost.
STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service. Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance. • The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol.
354 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on. • To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. • Never add fuel when the engine is running.
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP” message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odometer in the instrument cluster. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Description” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer/trip odometer RESET button to turn the message off.
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle.
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 on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR. with your vehicle.
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 axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles further information. evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either the front Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) or rear GAWR.
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).
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 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威 or equivalent Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions spare tire hold down kit. The kit will allow you to Max. Trailer Hitch Indusproperly secure the spare tire and jack assembly.
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) 150 lbs (50 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg) 225 lbs (136 kg) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 2.0L Auto/Man with 22 sq ft (2.
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 control of vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions.
364 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information Placard” in “Tire Safety Information” for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have a collision. • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer.
366 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits. Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes − Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When towing, you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Towing Tips Cooling System Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping To reduce potential for engine and transmission overand backing the trailer in an area away from heavy heating, take the following actions: traffic. − City Driving If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transall starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch mission into NEUTRAL and increase the engine idle speed.
370 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382 䡵 Automatic Transmission Overheating ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 . . . . . . . 373 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .
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 action. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional • On the highways — slow down.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) 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. • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.
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. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. Spare Tire and Jack Stowage 3. Set the parking brake. Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor 4.
376 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic. • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. Jack Warning Label 377 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
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 rectangular cutouts. Rear Jacking Location For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body. Front Jacking Location Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed. 379 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly. To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using the means provided. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
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. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 WARNING! Positive Battery Post • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever 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. You could be seriously injured. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. WARNING! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. Jump-Starting Procedure CAUTION! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
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. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the the fuel injection system. engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery. WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery.
386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 CAUTION! WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result. • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring). Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
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. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. Manual Transmission 389 • FWD or AWD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels OFF the ground). All Transmissions If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON position, not the ACC position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position, not in the LOCK position. • Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing. Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.0L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 䡵 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 ▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 395 ▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 395 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . .
392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 䡵 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 ▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 ▫ Front Headlamps, Parking, And Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 ▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 ▫ Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 ▫ Fog Lamps .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emissions well within current government regulations.
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement.
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 return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station.
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air conditioning. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 401 engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. WARNING! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic maintenance required. WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of water.
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD, for further warranty information. • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure.
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a gasoline, etc. year, preferably in the Fall and Spring.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine. • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (antifreeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as possible. • Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
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. anticipated.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure. • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle.
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Brake System In order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals.
416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE brake fluid reservoir is low and the brake system does not indicate any leaks or other problems, it may be a result of a leak in the hydraulic clutch release system. See your local authorized dealer for service. Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in a collision. CAUTION! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch function and the ability to shift the transmission.
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer’s recommended fluid will cause belt slip and result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Special Additives Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes) to Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid (CVTF+4威).
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri- The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion cant has become contaminated with water. resistance built into your vehicle. NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be What Causes Corrosion? changed immediately.
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumulated on your vehicle, use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove. CAUTION! • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
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 chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with considered the responsibility of the owner. a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR威 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. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
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威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and, therefore, cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear windifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Bezels CAUTION! When installing hanging air fresheners in your vehicle, read the installation instructions carefully. Some air fresheners will damage the finish of painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly contact any surface. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse 3 4 5 MiniFuse 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 6 Integrated Power Module Cavity Cartridge Fuse 1 Empty 2 MiniFuse 15 Amp Lt Blue Description Empty AWD/4WD Control Module 7 30 Amp Green 30 Amp Green 8 9 40 Amp Green 425 Description Rear Center Brake Light Switch Ignition Switch/ Occupant Classification Module Trailer Tow Power Mirror/ Steering Control Satellite Radio/HandsFree Phone Ignition Off Draw Ignition Off Draw Power Seats 7
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse 10 11 12 13 14 15 MiniFuse 20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp Lt Blue 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 40 Amp Green 16 15 Amp Lt Blue 17 10 Amp Red Description Power Locks/Interior Lighting Power Outlet Cavity Cartridge Fuse 18 40 Amp Green 19 115V AC Inverter 20 Cigar Lighter 21 Instrument Cluster 22 Radiator Fan 23 Dome Lamp/ Sunroof/Rear Wiper Motor Wireless Control Module 24 25 MiniFuse Description Auto Shutdown Relay 20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse 26 27 28 MiniFuse 15 Amp Lt Blue 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 29 30 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 31 32 30 Amp Pink Description Auto Shutdown Relay Airbag Control Module Airbag Control Module/Occupant Classification Module Hot Car (No Fuse Required) Heated Seat – If Equipped Headlamp Washer – If Equipped Auto Shutdown Relay Cavity Cartridge Fuse 33 34 35 36 37 MiniFuse 10 Amp Red 30 Amp Pink 40 Amp Green 30 Amp Pink 427 Description J1962 Conn/ Powertrain Cont
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When installing the IPM cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the IPM, and possibly result in an electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload.
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. LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number NOTE: The headlamp bulb can be accessed from under Front Header Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T578 the hood without the removal of the inner fender well. It Center Dome Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 outthe vehicle as the fog lamp being serviced. Refer to board bulb. “Jacking and Tire Changing” in “What To Do In Emer4. Disconnect the bulb electrical connector. gencies” for further information. 5.
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. From behind the front fascia disconnect the engine compartment wire harness connector from the front fog lamp bulb connector receptacle. 8. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latch features and squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the front fog lamp housing. 9.
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. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace. 433 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.
434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove from the lamp. 3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp The lamp is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR威 Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. U.S. 13.6 Gallons Metric 51.5 Liters 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters 7.2 Quarts 6.
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Fuel Selection Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Chassis Component Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped Manual Transmission – If Equipped Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR威 CVTF + 4威 MOPAR威 ATF+4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4威 product. MOPAR威 DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . .
M A I N T E N A N C E 440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and service should also be done S anytime a malfunction is suspected.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441 M 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.
M A I N T E N A N C E 442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month • 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 • Check the manual transmission fluid level. as required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and S C add as needed.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 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 8,000 miles (13 000 km). Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center Date Dealer Code 443 M 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
M 444 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or N T 18 Months Maintenance E Service Schedule N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A filter. N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of C irregular wear, even if it occurs before E S C H E D U L E S 8 24,000 miles (39 000 km). ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect exhaust system.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 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 40,000 miles (65 000 km). Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center Date Dealer Code 445 M ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
M 446 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or N T 42 Months Maintenance E Service Schedule N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A filter. N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of C irregular wear, even if it occurs before E 56,000 miles (91 000 km). S C H E D U L E S 8 Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center Date Dealer Code 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 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 72,000 miles (117 000 km). ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect exhaust system.
M 448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or N T 66 Months Maintenance E Service Schedule N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A filter. N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of C irregular wear, even if it occurs before E 88,000 miles (143 000 km).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449 M 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). Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the spark plugs. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.† Replace the air conditioning filter. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
M 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or N T 78 Months Maintenance E Service Schedule N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A filter. N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of C irregular wear, even if it occurs before E S C H E D U L E S 8 104,000 miles (169 000 km). ❏ Flush and replace engine coolant at 104,000 miles (169,00 km) or 60 months (whichever occurs first).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 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 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s). ❏ Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
M 452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or N T 102 Months Maintenance E Service Schedule N ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil A filter. N ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of C irregular wear, even if it occurs before E 136,000 miles (221 000 km). S C H E D U L E S 8 Odometer Reading Repair Order # Signature, Authorized Service Center Date Dealer Code 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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).
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 454 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. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 457 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457 䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
456 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 ▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 457 the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. 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 for an appointment. right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE warranty.
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 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 solved with this process. Phone: (800) 423–6343 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621 ship. They want to know if you need assistance.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 461 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately.
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 vemaintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency LLC vehicles.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. 463 significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
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466 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 411 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 402 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 467 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311,415 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 84 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . .
468 INDEX Cargo Compartment Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,274 Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 469 Dipsticks Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
470 INDEX Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 155 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . 205 Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 471 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402,436 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,436 Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . .
472 INDEX Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 354,356,395 Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 473 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 158 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,376 Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 Ignition . . . . . . . .
474 INDEX Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,429 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,146 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,73,86,193 Alarm . . . .
INDEX Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 191 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356,358 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Locks Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
476 INDEX New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395,396 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,70 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . 37,63,64,66,69 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191,372 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307,308 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
478 INDEX Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218,237,246 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
480 INDEX Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401 System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 279 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 191,373 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . .
INDEX Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weight . . . . . . . .
482 INDEX Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . 188 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260,265 Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
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