C AL IBE C ALIBER SRT 4 RS RT 4 2009 2009 OWNER’S MANUAL Chrysler LLC 81-226-0938 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION 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 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 a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident 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 an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 19 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ▫ To Set The Security Alarm . .
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped . . . . . . . 22 䡵 Power Windows — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 69 䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped 1. Place the shift lever in PARK. 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. Manual Transmission 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position. 2. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Locking Doors With The 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 “Body Lubrication” under “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7. To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys威, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other Radio Frequency (RF) electronics will not cause interference with this system.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys威, you can program new Sentry Keys威 to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key威 Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
20 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 system is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, 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 21 turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. Illuminated Approach — If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the EVIC.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock 2. Release both buttons at the same time. This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock/Unlock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Flash Light With Lock,” under Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See “www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.” The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. DOOR LOCKS 2 Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 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. The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in Section 4.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. The drivers door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in Section 4. NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4. 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.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start your vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! 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. • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • 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 as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. 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, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the 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. WARNING! Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. 2 Routing Rear Center Shoulder Belt 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.” 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 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 a collision. Connecting Mini-Latch to Buckle 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled 8.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. 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. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert姞) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert威) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. 2 This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 moderate-to-severe side collisions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be triggered. But even in collisions where the airbags work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. If your vehicle has side airbags, do not lean against the door. Airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. 5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under ⬙If You Need Assistance⬙ in Section 9 of this manual. WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above side windows (if equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Seatbelt Reminder Light • Knee Impact Bolsters • Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster • Front Acceleration Sensors • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners How The Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate.
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for six to eight seconds as a self-check when the ignition is first turned ON. After the self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Airbag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start-up.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • The Side Impact (SRS) Side Curtain Airbags (If equipped) are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates. This especially applies to children. The ORC module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the side airbags to inflate. The side airbag control module will not detect rollover, front or rear collisions.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees, and position everyone for the best interaction with the front airbag. WARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related components, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal byproduct of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbags are 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 passenger side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 moment of airbag deployment, or near-deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after air bag deployment or neardeployment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable. NOTE: 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment. 2.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler LLC to any third party except when: • ⬙Time⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved • Impact acceleration and angle 2.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one-year old and weigh at least 20 lbs. (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and ⬙convertible⬙ child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. (Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.) NOTE: For additional www.seatcheck.org. information refer to WARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed.
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinching latch plates or seat belt retractors that can be switched to an automatic locking mode, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) To operate the switchable retractor, pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow it to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then pull on the belt until it is fully extended from the retractor. Allow the belt to return into the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint.
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorage have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles.
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing the Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 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.
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 WARNING! If you are required to drive with the deck lid/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. Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure. Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 3 䡵 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威) — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 ▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . .
74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 䡵 Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 109 ▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 ▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 ▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 120 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 127 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 ▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 134 ▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Programming HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 ▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . .
76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 ▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 ▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 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).
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Inside 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 next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 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. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror. Power Mirrors — If Equipped The control for the power mirrors is located on the drivers door trim panel.
80 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. When finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. Mirror Directions WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be extended out to provide more coverage of the side glass. HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect姞) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威) system.
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The UConnect威 system requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ Version 0.96 or higher. See the UConnect威 website for supported phones. NOTE: For UConnect威 customer support, visit the following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Voice Recognition Button Actual button location may vary with the radio. The individual buttons are described in the “Operation” section. The UConnect威 system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 cellular phone. See the UConnect威 website for supported phones. If your cellular phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect威 features.
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the combined form voice command ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: ⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 The following are general phone to UConnect威 system pairing instructions: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙ • When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ 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 cellular phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN.
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the number you want to call. • For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901⬙. • The UConnect威 system will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios. Call by Saying a Name • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say “Call.⬙ • The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., ⬙Home,⬙ ⬙Work,⬙ ⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired. • When prompted, recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding. After you are finished adding an entry into the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu.
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Depending on the maximum number of entries downloaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used. Until then, if available, the previous downloaded phonebook is available for use. • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phonebook.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 book entry via Bluetooth威. Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluetooth威 connection. • If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it will only use the first 24 characters. Edit UConnect威 Phonebook Entries NOTE: • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. • Press the PHONE button to begin.
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙ • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. List All Names in the UConnect威 Phonebook • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙ • The UConnect威 system will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phonebook entries, if available.
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. Redial • Press the PHONE button to begin.
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the UConnect威 system either until the call ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect威 system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect威 system is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • The UConnect威 system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly.
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Towing Assistance.⬙ NOTE: • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-5282069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-143454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico). • If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 When calling a number with your UConnect威 system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the VOICE RECOGNITION 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 press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say, ⬙3 7 4 6 # Send.
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect威 system will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The UConnect威 system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) When you mute the UConnect威 system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect威 system: • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. • Following the beep, say ⬙Mute.⬙ In order to un-mute the UConnect威 system: • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. • Following the beep, say ⬙Mute off.
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The UConnect威 system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “delete” a paired phone.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect姞 System UConnect威 Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the PHONE button and say “UConnect威 Tutorial.” Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recognizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect威 system Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this training mode, follow one of the two following procedures: From outside the UConnect威 mode (e.g.
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙Send.⬙ • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. Far End Audio Performance • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Primary zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all Voice Commands Alternate(s) Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Primary language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager 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威 Tutorial try again voice training work yes
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 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.
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When you press the VR hard-key, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the VR hard-key, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the VR hard-key while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Commands The Voice Recognition system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active. Changing the Volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key. 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Recognition system is speaking.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Radio FM To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the recording you may press the VR hard-key to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) − “Delete” (to delete a memo) • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) System Setup To switch to system setup say “Setup”.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recognizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect威 system Voice Training feature may be used. 1. Press the VR hard-key, say “System 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. SEATS Front Seat Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the floor.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! Manual Seat Height Adjustment The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using the ratchet handle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the driving position. • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support, rotate the handle up or down. Driver’s Seatback Recline To recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. 2. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. The switch indicator lights will show when the High or Low heat is on. Press the switch once to choose High (two lights), press it a second time to choose Low (one light), press it a third time to turn the heater Off (no lights).
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise a head restraint, pull up on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, depress the button and push down on the head restraint.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap. Reclining The Rear Seat WARNING! • 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel. 3 Safety Catch Hood Release Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the left side (right side facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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! If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation. To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or down.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the 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 control lever.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective. High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam.
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-topass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next flash-to-pass operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL), at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off and the turn signals are off.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 knob 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Mist Feature Push down on the multifunction lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the multifunction lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. Mist Control CAUTION! In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the steering column, push down on the lever below the multifunction lever. With one hand firmly on the wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place. Tilt Steering Control WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE indicator will turn off.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press down on the Electronic Speed Control lever and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Tapping the SET DECEL button once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control switch functions are operated simultaneously in order to ensure proper operation.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls (handheld transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets 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. This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place the hand-held transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink威 button and the hand-held transmitter button until the HomeLink威 indicator changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink威 and hand-held transmitter buttons. Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flash rates.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 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). 6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. 7.
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink姞 Button To re-program a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Programming Homelink威 Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located in the reading light. 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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. • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed.
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing the Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the forward position. Again, any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial close condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again. To ensure sunroof is fully closed, press and hold switch until sunroof has completely stopped moving.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Venting Sunroof — Express Press and hold the “V” button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “express vent”, and will occur regardless of the sunroof position. During express vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There is a standard 12-Volt power outlet in the instrument panel for added convenience. This outlet can power cell phones, electronics and other low power devices. NOTE: Due to overload protection, the inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded. WARNING! 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in 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 engine starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.); will degrade the battery even more quickly.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are also two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. CONSOLE FEATURES The floor console’s sliding armrest moves forward 3 in (7.6 cm) to accommodate shorter drivers. The armrest lid also includes a unique flip pocket for holding or stowing a phone or an MP3 player. The bin inside the console can hold up to 10 CD jewel cases, or other items, securely out of sight.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 A 115-Volt outlet (if equipped) to power small electronics is on the console. For more information on this outlet refer to “Power Inverter – If Equipped” in Section 3. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with the console compartment lid in the open position. Cell phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press in on the flashlight to release it. To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Cargo Cover — If Equipped The cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommodates the reclining rear seat. 3 WARNING! In an accident 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.
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Loops There are two D-rings installed on the D-pillars for securing a net across the liftgate opening. 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and other activities.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch forward to the on position will activate the wiper. The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode only. Rotating the center of the switch all the way forward will turn on the wash function. The wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button is pressed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Rear Window Defroster The pushbutton is located on the bottom right side of the blower control knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster. An amber light illuminates to show that the defroster is on. The defroster will automatically turn off after approximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the switch again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the defroster only when the engine is operating.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE COOLED BEVERAGE STORAGE BIN/GLOVE COMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED The upper storage bin door swings upward to present the contents of the long shallow bin that can store items out of sight. Beneath this bin is the glove compartment. The large glove compartment door swings downward and features two levels of storage.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 To operate the beverage cooler, pull the slide control about 0.5 in (12 mm) toward the passenger compartment. This will allow cool air to enter the beverage cooler. To shut off the beverage cooler when not in use, push the slide control back 0.5 in (12 mm). This will prevent cool air from entering the passenger compartment when in heat mode. 3 Positioning Slide Control Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for storage.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 ▫ Average Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 䡵 Turbo Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ▫ Elapsed Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . .
158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 ▫ Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 䡵 Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 䡵 Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode . . . . . . 216 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 ▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 227 ▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . .
160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 䡵 CD/DVD Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 ▫ Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 238 ▫ Air Filtration System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 243 䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 ▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 4 1 2 3 4 - Air Outlets - Demisters - Instrument Cluster - Radio 5 6 7 8 - Glove Compartment Beverage Cooler Storage Cubby Climate Controls 9 - Hazard Warning Flasher Switch 10 - Passenger Airbag Disable Light 11 - Boost Gauge
162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TURBO BOOST GAUGE Your vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge that indicates the intake manifold pressure relative to barometric pressure. The engine management system in your vehicle intelligently regulates intake manifold pressure based on environmental (ambient) and engine operating conditions.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4
164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 2. Fuel Door Indicator This indicates that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle. 3. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading below the red (260 °F / 126.6 °C) area of the gauge shows that the engine cooling system is operating properly.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 4. Tachometer The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 5. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal (7.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. 6. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system.
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in Section 2 for more information. 10.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in Section 6 for more information. 12. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 13.
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not start the engine. 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary repeat this procedure. 14. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Speed Control System is ON. 15.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 17. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light / Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator.
170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. 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. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled about one mile with the turn signals on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system.
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage.
174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 • Outside temperature display • Trip computer functions • UConnect威 hands-free communication system displays (if equipped) • Audio mode display • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime) The EVIC consists of the following: • System status • Vehicle information warning message displays • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Left R
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) EVIC Functions • Personal Settings Not Available • Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph (1 km/h) • Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph (1 km/h) • Door (s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in motion) • Gate Ajar (with a single chime) • Headlamps On • Key In Ignition EVIC Step Button • Check TPM System Press the EVIC button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 • Average fuel economy • Distance To Empty (DTE) • Elapsed time • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings 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.
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Performance Pages display in the EVIC the following performance data: • 1/8 mile time and speed • 1/4 mile time and speed • 0-60 mph (100 kp/h) time • Braking distance (speed and distance) • Vehicle G-force (longitudinal and lateral) NOTE: If any of the Performance Page screens are active, the Trip button will not affect the odometer. The trip button will toggle to a vehicle best screen if applicable.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Braking Distance When the braking distance EVIC screen is active, the vehicle braking distance and speed at which the brake was depressed will be displayed. This feature is available for braking that begins at a speed over 30 mph (48 kp/h). • The mph (kp/h) and ft (m) text will flash when the conditions are met to begin a braking event. While a braking event is taking place, the starting speed and current distance will be shown.
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL G-Force When the G-force screen is active, all four G-force values will be displayed; two longitude and two latitude. • When a force greater than zero is measured, the display will update the values as it climbs. As the G-forces fall in value, the peak forces are held. After zero G is measured in the vehicle the peak values will continue to be displayed for three seconds. After three seconds, the value will revert back to zero.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the ⬙LOW FUEL⬙ text and a new DTE value will be displayed, based on the current values in the DTE calculation and the current fuel tank level. 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.
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected, all the doors will unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 Delay Turning Headlights Off When this feature is selected you can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make your selection.
184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped When ON is selected, all voice commands from the UConnect威 system are confirmed. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Display English or Metric The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system units can be changed between English and Metric. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make your selection.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 Setting The Compass Variance And Compass Calibration Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To ensure compass accuracy, the compass variance should be properly set according to the variance map for the zone where the vehicle will be driven. When properly set, the compass will automatically account for this difference.
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL several times until “Compass Variance” is highlighted. The “Compass Variance” message and the current variance zone number will be displayed. To change the zone, press and hold (longer than two seconds) the EVIC button to increment the variance one step. Repeat as necessary, with individual long (for at least one second) EVIC button presses for each increment, until the desired variance is achieved.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 5. A short EVIC button press from the ⬙Calibrate Compass (Yes)⬙ screen will exit the EVIC CustomerProgrammable Features, and return it to its normal operating mode. On the AM/FM/CD (6-disc) radio, the time button alternates the location of the time and frequency on the display. On the AM/FM/CD (single-disc) radio, only one of the two, time or frequency, is displayed. 6.
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) 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 189 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.
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 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. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display.
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types: Program Type No program type or undefined Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Foreign Language Information Jazz News Nostalgia Oldies 16-Digit Character Display None Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language Inform Jazz News Nostalga Oldies Program Type Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save changes. • These selections can only be made while playing a DVD. • Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the user to scroll through the following items, and set defaults according to customer preference.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 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). You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting ⬙other.⬙ Enter the country code using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select.
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the customer-preferred settings. AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes. SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code of the player a maximum of five times.
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions.
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. MPEG Specification Supported MP3/WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3/WMA files.
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display. SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. 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/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3. Dolby威 Manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories. ⬙Dolby威⬙ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby威 Laboratories. For UConnect威 “Voice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3.
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN and RER Multimedia systems contain a radio, CD/DVD player, USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy menu selection. The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System (GPS)-based Navigation system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is displayed. To move the hour backward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing downward is displayed. 5.
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Show Time if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the multimedia system is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the multimedia system. 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC 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.
208 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. TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob and BASS will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time and MID will display.
210 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 211 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number, the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. 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.
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD, MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. RW/FF Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file normally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported.
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 extension as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files.
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC 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 217 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. Voice Recognition System (Radio) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3.
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side Tune/ Scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune/Scroll control knob. Press the Tune/Scroll control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 2Push 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. Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones. Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display.
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types: Program Type No program type or undefined Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Foreign Language Information Jazz News Nostalgia Oldies 16-Digit Character Display None Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Language Inform Jazz News Nostalga Oldies Program Type Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name. The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. Buttons 1 - 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM stations). DISC/AUX Button Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 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.
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) 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. AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will result in this display.
226 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 MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) Frequency (kHz) 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option before writing to the disc. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file. Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ display.
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is OFF). Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (UConnect威) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when calling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped). Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 SCAN Button (When Equipped) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. INFO Button — Except REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display information between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if available).
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name. If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 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. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display.
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Installing Subwoofer 1. Align the right outside edge of the subwoofer with the outside edge of the rib located on the load floor. 2. Slide the subwoofer toward the front of the vehicle so that the rear edge lines up with the end of the load floor. NOTE: The left outside edge of the subwoofer will not line up with a rib on the load floor. 3. Connect the electrical connector.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 4. Fold the right rear passenger seat rearward into the upright position. The rear tether anchors should engage the hooks located on the back or the subwoofer. 5. Check the subwoofer for being securely fastened to the seatback. Removing Subwoofer 1. Fold the right rear passenger seatback forward to unlatch the subwoofer. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right-hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the switch will decrease the volume. The button located in the center of the right-hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 The button located in the center of the left-hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have programmed in the radio preset pushbuttons. CD/DVD MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following precautions: CD Player Press the top of the switch once to go to the next track on the CD.
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have theft protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Mode Control (Air Direction) The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution. You can select either a primary mode, as identified by the symbols, or a blend of two of these modes. The closer the control is to a particular mode, the more air distribution you receive from that mode. Climate Control Location Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow.
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets and side window demister outlets with a small amount through the defrost outlet. Mix Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Fan Control Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The fan speed increases as you move the control from the left (OFF) to the right position. Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures.
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Circulation Control Use this button to choose between outside air intake or Recirculation of the air inside the vehicle. A lamp will illuminate when you are in recirculate mode. Only use the recirculate mode to temporarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start-up in very hot or humid weather. NOTE: Continuous use of the recirculate mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Air Conditioning (MAX A/C) For maximum cooling select the air direction to either the Panel or Bi-Level position using the mode control. Press the A/C button and the Recirculation button so that both lamps are illuminated and set the temperature control to its coolest setting. NOTE: • Recirculation Mode will not operate in floor, mix or defrost modes. • See “Circulation Control” in this section, for proper or extended use of this position.
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Window Fogging Vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, set mode to the mix or defrost position. Direct the panel outlets toward the side windows. Do not use recirculate without A/C for long periods as fogging may occur. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by using the defrost position. If the fogging problem persists, clean the inside window surfaces.
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors.
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 ▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 ▫ Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 ▫ Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 ▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . .
248 STARTING AND OPERATING 䡵 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 264 ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 264 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING AND OPERATING 249 䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 ▫ 2.4L Turbo Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 302 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . .
250 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. 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. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle 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. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the procedure carefully.
252 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. Turbocharger “Cool Down” This vehicle is equipped with an after-run pump to cool the turbocharger after the engine is shut off.
STARTING AND OPERATING 253 For most city driving you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, 6th gear is recommended. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Shift Pattern Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear.
254 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high of a vehicle speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. 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 an accident. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep the tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
256 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. • Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing water. • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. This will minimize wave effects.
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s braking capabilities, which increases stopping distances. Therefore, after driving through standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes.
258 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as anticipated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an authorized dealer. No chemical flushes should be used in any power steering system; only the approved lubricant may be used.
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the brake light in the instrument cluster will come on. NOTE: The parking brake lever will not release unless the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver.
260 STARTING AND OPERATING You should always apply the parking brake before leaving 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. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capability, the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop. In addition, if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the brake fluid in the master cylinder drops, the brake warning indicator will light.
262 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. The ABS light monitors the ABS System.
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can include ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops.
264 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM If your vehicle is equipped with the advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS), and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). All four systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions, and are commonly referred to as ESP.
STARTING AND OPERATING 265 WARNING! • BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
266 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP/TCS Indicator Light The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” also flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESP should only be turned to “Partial ESP” for specific reasons as noted below. Partial ESP This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the “ESP OFF” switch. When in “Partial ESP” mode, the TCS portion of ESP has been disabled, the thresholds for ESP activation are raised, and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will be illuminated.
268 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Off This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. In this mode, all TCS and ESP stability features are turned OFF. To enter the “Full Off” mode, depress and hold the ESP OFF switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, a chime will sound, the ESP/TCS Indicator Light will illuminate, and the ⬙ESP OFF⬙ message will display in the vehicle odometer.
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 WARNING! With the ESP switched OFF, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESP system will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “Full Off” ESP mode is intended for off-highway or offroad only. ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator.
270 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter ⬙P⬙ is absent from this tire size designation.
STARTING AND OPERATING 271 • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only. Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation.
272 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 273 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.
274 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 275 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
276 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Loading” in this section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants.
278 STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 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. Three primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure.
280 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
282 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or above maximum load, is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. You could have a serious accident. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h). Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h), or for more than 30 seconds continuously, when you are stuck; and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original-equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. 5 1 — Worn Tire 2 — New Tire These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves.
284 STARTING AND OPERATING Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point. Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors, including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! The tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components. You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
286 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S designation on the tire sidewall. If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 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. Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
288 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold placard pressure.
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 CAUTION! • The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage.
290 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Base System This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the instrument cluster. The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module.
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Check TPMS Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1.
292 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 5.
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Yellow Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
294 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 (25 km/h) to receive this information. Check TPMS Message The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime.
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
296 STARTING AND OPERATING limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. 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: • This device may not cause harmful interference.
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) that define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, engine performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications, if they are available.
298 STARTING AND OPERATING Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Methanol. 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump, you should ask your gasoline retailer if the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels higher than allowed in the United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformulated gasolines. Materials Added To Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives.
300 STARTING AND OPERATING • The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as octane enhancers, are not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you.
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s surface.
302 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and Federal fire regulations and will cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to turn on. NOTE: Tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click.
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 CAUTION! TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. 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. 5 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.
304 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: ONLY vehicles equipped with MANUAL TRANSAXLES may be recreationally towed at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the MANUAL TRANSAXLE is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position. CAUTION! Rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission will occur if a rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 ▫ Sealing a Tire With TIREFIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 䡵 TIREFIT Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 ▫ TIREFIT Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
306 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked. NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher may wear down your battery. Hazard Warning Switch Press the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and rear directional signals will flash.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 307 If the pointer rises to the red mark (260 °F / 126.6 °C), the instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle, when safe. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the red mark (260 °F / 126.6 °C) for more than a minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition.
308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. TIREFIT KIT Small punctures in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 309 • When the TIREFIT Sealant is in a liquid form, clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit. • You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires.
310 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Keep TIREFIT away from open flame or heat source. • TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT. Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until having the tire repaired or replaced. • A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 311 TIREFIT Kit Components & Operation 5. Power Plug & Cable 6. Air Pump Hose (Black) 7. Sealant Hose (Clear with Yellow Cap) 8. Accessory Storage Compartment Using the Mode Select Knob & Hoses Selecting Air Mode Turn the Mode Select knob (4) to this position for air pump operation only. Use the Black Air Pump Hose (6) when selecting this mode. 1. Sealant Bottle 2. Pressure Gauge 3. Air Pump Power Button 4.
312 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using the Air Pump Power Button Push and release the button (3) once to turn ON the TIREFIT kit. Push and release the button (3) again to turn OFF the TIREFIT kit. Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT (A) Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT: 1. Turn ON the vehicle’s hazard warning flashers. 2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 313 5. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (7) onto the valve stem. 6. Uncoil the Power Plug and Cable (5) and then insert the plug into the vehicle’s power outlet. NOTE: Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) from the tire. (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant into the deflated tire: 1. Always start the engine before turning ON the TIREFIT kit. 2.
314 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (D) After Injecting TIREFIT Sealant: 1. Allow the air pump to inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver-side latch pillar. Check the pressure in the tire by looking at the Pressure Gauge (2). • If the tire inflates to at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) within 15 minutes, proceed to Step 2 of this procedure. • If tire fails to inflate to 26 psi (1.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 WARNING! TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT. Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until having the tire repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you. (F) After Securing TIREFIT Sealant in the Tire: 1. Turn the Mode Select knob (4) to the Air Mode position. 2.
316 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center. 8. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) at your nearest authorized Mopar威 parts dealership as soon as possible. Refer to “(H) Sealant Bottle Replacement.” (G) Distributing TIREFIT Sealant to Better Enable Tire Inflation NOTE: Use this procedure only if directed here from Step 1 of “(D) After Injecting TIREFIT Sealant.” 1.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 (H) Sealant Bottle Replacement 1. Uncoil the Clear Sealant Hose (7). 2. Locate the rectangular SEALANT BOTTLE RELEASE button in the recessed area where you place your fingers to unlatch the hoses (6) (7) from their storage area. 3. Use the Yellow Cap on end of the Clear Sealant Hose (7) to depress the SEALANT BOTTLE RELEASE button. The Sealant Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of it accordingly. 4. Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT housing. 5.
318 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle cannot be started this way and may be damaged. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 319 WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over the battery when attaching the clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in your eyes or on your skin, flush the contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water. • A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes.
320 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE and 1st gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle, tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321 CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. Manual Transaxle • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL. • FWD vehicles can be towed with the front or rear wheels elevated. • FWD or AWD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
322 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Battery power is required to release the brake/ transmission interlock system. There is a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L Turbo . . . . . . . . . 325 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . . 326 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 326 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 ▫ Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 ▫ Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 䡵 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 ▫ License Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.
326 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 transaxle control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as maintaining engine emissions well within current government regulations.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer “Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem 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 “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off.
328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: 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. b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 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 manuals before attempting any procedure yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you.
330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the range markings on the dipstick.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 0W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in 2.4L Turbo Engine within the operating temperatures shown in the engine oil viscosity chart. SAE 5W-40 Engine Oil is also allowed for use in 2.4L Turbo Engine. The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be selected based on the following recommendation and be within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil viscosity chart.
332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oils The manufacture strongly recommends against the addition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Disposing of Used Engine Oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 WARNING! CAUTION! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. When servicing the battery, always reinstall the battery thermowrap.
334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 volts. Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning system.
336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compressor Oil, or Refrigerants. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR威 Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and wear.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment, be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only (not engine coolant (antifreeze).
338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; have a competent technician inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating.
340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot. Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable).
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • 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.
342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below -34°F (-37°C) are anticipated. • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/engine coolant (antifreeze).
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 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.
344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 • 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 cooling performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Brake System Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing under hood services, or immediately if the brake system warning lamp is on.
346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. You could have an accident. 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 transaxle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the following conditions exist: • The lubricant has become contaminated with water. If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately.
348 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 to remove. • Use MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR威 Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition. WARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface. Instrument Panel Bezels CAUTION! When installing hanging air fresheners in your vehicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. Dry with a soft cloth. FUSES Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 Cavity Cartridge MiniFuse Fuse 10 20 Amp Yellow 11 15 Amp Lt Blue 12 20 Amp Yellow 13 20 Amp Yellow 14 10 Amp Red 15 40 Amp Green 16 15 Amp Lt. Blue 17 10 Amp Red Description CCN Power Locks Power Outlet Ign Run/Acc Inverter Pwr run/Acc Outlet RR IOD CCN/Interior Lighting RAD Fan Relay Battery Feed IGN Run/Acc Cigar Ltr/Sunroof IOD Feed Mod-Wcm Cavity Cartridge MiniFuse Fuse 18 40 Amp Green 19 20 Amp Yellow 20 15 Amp Lt. Blue 21 10 Amp Red 22 10 Amp Red 23 15 Amp Lt.
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge MiniFuse Fuse 26 15 Amp Lt.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module 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 Integrated Power Module, 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.
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number Front Header Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T578 Center Dome Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T578 Rear Cargo/Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–A35LF BULB REPLACEMENT LIGHTS BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . H13 Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157AK or 3157A Front Fog Light . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 3. Twist and remove socket from light. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace. License Lights 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate. 3. Pull bulb off connector. Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. 2. Grasp the tail light and pull firmly to disengage the light from the aperture panel.
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplight The light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 0W-40, API Certified) Cooling System * MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or equivalent. * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. U.S. 13.6 Gallons Metric 51.5 Liters 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 7.5 Quarts 7.
360 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 Chassis Component Manual Transaxle Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR威 ATF+4 MS9602 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 Emissions Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 364 䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . .
M A I N T E N A N C E 364 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions control system. These and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 365 M NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if it has been six months since your last oil change and even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 366 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month • Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 367 M 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
M 368 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I N 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or T 18 Months Maintenance E N Service Schedule A ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. N C ❏ Rotate tires. E 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 369 M 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires.
M 370 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I N 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service T Schedule E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. N A ❏ Rotate tires. N ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C E ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 371 M 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. ❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires.
M 372 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I N 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service T Schedule E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. N A ❏ Rotate tires. N ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C E ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 373 M 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
M 374 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I N 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service T Schedule E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. N A ❏ Rotate tires. N ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C E ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. S C H E D U L E S ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. Inspect the CV joints. Inspect exhaust system.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 375 M 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
M 376 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I N 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service T Schedule E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. N A ❏ Rotate tires. N ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. C ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. E ❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. S C H E D U L E S ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 377 M 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
M 378 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I N 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service T Schedule E ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. N A ❏ Rotate tires. N ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. C E ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. S C H E D U L E S ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter. Inspect the CV joints. Inspect exhaust system.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 379 M † 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 that 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 ▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 䡵 Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) . . . .
382 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 ▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 ▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 ▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 383 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem.
384 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer center.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 385 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.
386 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns. WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 387 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. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.
388 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. • Owner’s Manuals These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler LLC vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 389 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. All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
390 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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392 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 341 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 332 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 393 Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260,345 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Parking . . . . . . . . .
394 INDEX Child Restraint with Automatic Belts . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 395 Dipsticks Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
396 INDEX Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . .
INDEX 397 Filler Door (Gas Cap) Gasoline . . . . . . . . . Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . Light . . . . . . . . . . . . Materials Added . . . . Methanol . . . . . . . . . Octane Rating . . . . . Requirements . . . . . . Tank Capacity . . . . . Fuel System Caution . . Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
398 INDEX High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 126 356 123 117 134 121 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 399 Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Liftgate (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,122 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58,71,165 Anti-Lock . .
400 INDEX Loading Vehicle Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Locks Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 401 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,168 Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,184 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329,359 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Checking . . . . . . . . .
402 INDEX Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Radio, Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 403 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351 Seat Belt Reminder . . .
404 INDEX Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . 246 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,357 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Sound System Kicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . 131,168 Speedometer . . . . . . . .
INDEX 405 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,279,389 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Life of Tires . . . . . .
406 INDEX Trip Odometer Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Turbo Cool Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,170,357 UConnect威 (Hands-Free Phone) Understanding Your Instrument Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Panel . . . . . . . . . 161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeyKey-In-Ignition ReminderSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock The Steering WheelTo Release The Steering Wheel LockSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set The Security Ala
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
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