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CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark,
the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When
safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at
idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a
minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.

WARNING!

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only (If
Equipped)

During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up

long grades on hot day, the engine oil temperature may

become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message

flashes, the vehicle speed will be reduced to 53 mph

(85 km/h) until the engine oil temperature is reduced.

NOTE:

Engine speed is reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) at

the maximum. You may of course, reduce your speed

further if needed.

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399

Summary of Contents for 200 CONVERTIBLE 2013

Page 1: ...200 Convertible O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 3 ...

Page 2: ...ns are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judg ment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Please...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 479 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 487 10 INDEX 497 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 6 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 6 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...hicle NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc ing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which s...

Page 7: ...1 INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 8: ...nt information Observe all Warnings and Cau tions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears stamped on the right front door sill under the sill moulding and printed on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window...

Page 9: ... VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death Stamped VIN Location 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 11: ...16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 18 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 18 Rearming The System 19 To Arm The System 19 To Disarm The System 20 ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED 21 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 21 To Unlock The Doors 22 To Lock The Doors 25 Convertible Top Operation Button If Equipped 26 To Unlatch The Trunk 26 Using The Panic Alarm 26 2 ...

Page 12: ...D RELEASE 38 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING 39 Trunk Internal Emergency Release 39 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 40 Lap Shoulder Belts 43 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 48 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 48 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped 49 Energy Management Feature 50 Seat Belt Pretensioners 51 Supplemental Active Head Restraints AHR If Equipped 51 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder ...

Page 13: ...Controls 61 Event Data Recorder EDR 68 Child Restraints 69 Transporting Pets 90 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 90 SAFETY TIPS 91 Transporting Passengers 91 Exhaust Gas 91 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 92 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 95 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 14: ...d dealer Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in PARK Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position push the key slightly inward rotate the key to the LOCK position and remove the key Vehicle Key 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 15: ...nder 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 For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches radio hands free system if equipped and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Op...

Page 16: ...o PARK and re move the Key Fob from the ignition When leaving the vehicle always lock your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking br...

Page 17: ...nition keys which have an embedded electronic chip transponder to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only keys that are pro grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine NOTE A key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut...

Page 18: ...t ible with some after market remote starting systems Continued CAUTION Continued Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentr...

Page 19: ...tch to the ON RUN position for at least three seconds but no longer than 15 seconds Then turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key 3 Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position within 15 seconds After ten seconds a chime will sound In addition the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switc...

Page 20: ... 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 unde sired operation VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthor ized operation While the Veh...

Page 21: ... lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers 3 The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming During this period if a door is opened the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm NOTE During the 16 second arming...

Page 22: ...rity Alarm will give you a false alarm If one of the previously described arming sequences has oc curred the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Secu...

Page 23: ...RUN from the OFF position NOTE The front courtesy overhead console and door cour tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the Dome ON position extreme top position The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the Dome defeat position extreme bottom position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk open the c...

Page 24: ...try system if equipped will also turn on Remote Key Unlock Driver Door All Doors First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver s door or both doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Inf...

Page 25: ...ssing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm System Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UN LOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm System Flash Lights With Lock The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocke...

Page 26: ...o key in the ignition switch pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm acti vated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm System Illuminated Approach If Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds w...

Page 27: ... EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans mitter for at least four seconds but not longer than 10 seconds Then press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the k...

Page 28: ...m 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 NOTE You may need to be close to the vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the Radio Frequency RF noises emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key Customer Key Programming If you...

Page 29: ...touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To assemble the RKE transmitter case snap the two halves together General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference...

Page 30: ...ARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to start the engine conve niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 66 ft 20 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob may reduce this range How ...

Page 31: ... Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema turely Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Star...

Page 32: ... transmitter However the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and then shut down 10 seconds later Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 Any engine warning lamps come on Low Fuel Light turns on The hood is opened...

Page 33: ...tton on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm if equipped Then insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON RUN position NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position in order to drive the vehicle DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward To unlock each door pull...

Page 34: ...to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON RUN position A child cou...

Page 35: ...see your authorized dealer for service Auto Unlock On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en abled 2 The transaxle was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transaxle is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph ...

Page 36: ...the ignition switch between LOCK and ON RUN and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position 3 Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming NOTE This feature will not be functional until the vehicle has been driven and the shift lever returned to the PARK position 5 Repeat these steps if you want to return th...

Page 37: ...op and buckle the rear seat belts over the empty seats This will keep tension on the seat belts and remove the fluttering condition WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition switch Occupants particularly unat tended children can become entrapped by the win dows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Smart Glass ...

Page 38: ...ation Center EVIC the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with EVIC the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either door will cancel this feature The time for this fe...

Page 39: ...completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door trim panel allows you to disable the window control on the passenger door To disable the window control on the passenger door press and release the window LOCK button setting it in the down position To enable the window co...

Page 40: ...f the steering wheel NOTE The convertible top must be either closed and latched or open and latched to release the trunk The trunk release button on the dash will be disabled if the vehicle is locked by pressing the power door lock switch or by pressing the LOCK but ton on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The trunk release button will be enabled when the ve hicle is unlocked by the RKE or ...

Page 41: ...y TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the inside of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke T...

Page 42: ...ve Head Restraints AHR located on top of the front seats integrated into the head restraint if equipped Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event All seat belt syst...

Page 43: ...s allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors including the severity and type of collision Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag 1 Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat WARNING Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle wi...

Page 44: ...ical to allow the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate 4 Do not lean against the door or window If your vehicle has side air bags and deployment occurs the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door 5 If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under If You N...

Page 45: ...rt trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury c...

Page 46: ...even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Continued WARNING Continued Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in a collision hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size ...

Page 47: ...en the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 ...

Page 48: ... cause inter nal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that the strongest bones will take the force in a collision Continued WARNING Continued A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are mean...

Page 49: ...twisted belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immedi ately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retrac tor will withdraw any slack in the belt Positioning The Lap Belt 2...

Page 50: ...wing procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plat...

Page 51: ...in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort ably wrap around the occupant s mid section Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The Automatic Locking Mode is...

Page 52: ...ractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor ALR feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Mana...

Page 53: ...a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately Supplemental Active Head Restraints AHR If Equipped These head restraints are passive deployable compo nents and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings only through visual inspec tion of the head restraint The head restraint will be split in two halves with the front half being soft foam and trim the back half being...

Page 54: ...y in the event of a front or side impact However if during a front impact a secondary rear impact occurs the AHR may deploy based on the sever ity and type of the impact Active Head Restraint AHR Components 1 Head Restraint Front Half Soft Foam and Trim 3 Head Restraint Back Half Decorative Plastic Rear Cover 2 Seatback 4 Head Restraint Guide Tubes 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 55: ...rstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision you must reset the head restraint on the driver s and front passenger seat You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward as shown in step three of the resetting procedure 1 Grasp the deployed AHR from t...

Page 56: ...own to engage the locking mechanism 4 The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half 1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 57: ...t belts The feature is active whenever the ignition is on If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph 8 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime Once the sequence starts it will con...

Page 58: ...rized dealer Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac tivating BeltAlert NOTE Although BeltAlert has been deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s or front passenger if equipped with BeltAlert seat belt remains unfastened Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother s...

Page 59: ... Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag cov...

Page 60: ...ver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact The SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but...

Page 61: ...e inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment This low output is used in less severe collisions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate ...

Page 62: ...enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact The SAB is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats When the air bag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each air bag deploys independently a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplement...

Page 63: ...Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags Supplemen tal Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB and front seat belt pretensioner...

Page 64: ...s and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON RUN position If the key is in the OFF position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power suppl...

Page 65: ... wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on several factors including the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upp...

Page 66: ...ure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates This especially applies to children Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment if the communication networ...

Page 67: ...t or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the air bags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag...

Page 68: ...ld cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or add aftermarket side steps or running boards It is dangerous to...

Page 69: ...tact your authorized dealer Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free If any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service t...

Page 70: ...cle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These dat...

Page 71: ...n properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all appli...

Page 72: ...ended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Restraint facing rearward in the rear seat of the vehicle Small Children Children who are at least two years old or who have out grown the height or weight limit of their rear facin...

Page 73: ...ther the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier Convertible child seats can be used either rearward faci...

Page 74: ...ren who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear facing weight or height limit of their rear facing convertible child seat Children should remain in a forward facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat All children whose weight or height is above the forward facing limit for the child seat should use a belt posi...

Page 75: ...rtably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the seat belt in a rear seat Use this simple 5 step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle s seat belt alone 1 Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat 2 Do the child s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat whil...

Page 76: ...ations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of the Child Child Restraint Use any attachment method shown with an X Below LATCH Lower Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Seat Belt Top Tether Anchor Rear Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Rear Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lbs 29 5 kg X Forward Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 ...

Page 77: ...ted at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages In these seating positions the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to in...

Page 78: ...LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 79: ...he seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Can two child restraints be attached using a common lower LATCH anchorage No Never share a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints If the center position does not have dedicate...

Page 80: ...head restraints be removed No Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback below the anchorage sym bols on the seatback They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along gap between the seatback and seat cushion R...

Page 81: ...the tether anchors are located in the panel between the rear seat and the rear window The tether anchors are underneath access covers in the carpet covering the back of the seat where you see the tether anchorage symbol Child Tether Access Port Cover A Cover B Tether Strap Hook 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 ...

Page 82: ...hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage Center Seat LATCH WARNING This vehicle does not have a center seating position Do not use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu facturer when installing your child restr...

Page 83: ... need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit 4 Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat ing position 5 If the child restraint has a tether strap connect it to the top tether anchorage See the section Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage for direc tions to attach a tether anchor 6 ...

Page 84: ...ach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of buckling it behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it Do not lock the seatbelt Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATC...

Page 85: ...ing all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to the Automatic Locking Mode description un der Occupant Restraints The cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of the seatbelt tight ...

Page 86: ...Lap Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 87: ... lbs 29 5 kg Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is allowed if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be removed No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint Yes In positions with cinching l...

Page 88: ...ion tight against the child seat 5 To lock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor Then allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking sound This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode 6 Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor If it is ...

Page 89: ...ly and pull it tight if necessary Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate CINCH If Equipped 1 Place the child seat in the center of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit 2 Next pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint ...

Page 90: ...f this happens discon nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt up to three full turns to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out away from the child restraint Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to complete the installation of the child restraint If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the buckle disconnect the latc...

Page 91: ... the child seat to the anchor 4 Open the access cover C on the carpet covering the back of the seat and attach the tether strap hook D to the anchor 5 Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions Child Tether Access Port Cover Child Tether Anchor 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 ...

Page 92: ...m speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable 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 detri mental 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 w...

Page 93: ... or death Continued 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 Exhaust...

Page 94: ...dy is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the com plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections co...

Page 95: ...eck operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper able Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly...

Page 96: ...on a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Continued WARNING Continued Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Ob jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control If required mounting posts must be properly in stalled if not equipp...

Page 97: ...inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are dete...

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Page 99: ...ower Convertible Top 110 Wind Stop If Equipped 111 Power Convertible Top Operation And Warning Messages 114 Emergency Bypass Mode To Raise The Top Only 124 MIRRORS 125 Inside Day Night Mirror 125 Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 126 Power Mirrors 127 Adjusting Side View Mirrors 128 Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature 128 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 128 Vanity Mirror If Equipped 129 Uconnect Phone ...

Page 100: ...165 Power Seats 166 Heated Seats If Equipped 168 Recliner Adjustment 169 Lumbar Support If Equipped 170 Easy Entry System 170 Head Restraints 171 Active Head Restraints Front Seats 172 Head Restraints Rear Seats 175 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 175 LIGHTS 177 Multifunction Lever 177 Headlights And Parking Lights 178 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 178 Headlights With Wipers Available With Automatic...

Page 101: ...SHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 184 Intermittent Wiper System 185 Windshield Washers 186 Mist Feature 187 Headlights With Wipers Feature Available With Automatic Headlights Only 187 TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN 188 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 189 To Activate 190 To Set A Desired Speed 190 To Deactivate 191 To Resume Speed 191 To Vary The Speed Setting 191 To Accelerate For Passing 191 GARAG...

Page 102: ...g Tips 200 General Information 201 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 202 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER IF EQUIPPED 205 CUPHOLDERS 206 Front Seat Cupholder 206 Rear Seat Cupholders 207 STORAGE 208 Glovebox Storage Compartment 208 CONSOLE FEATURES 208 Storage 208 CARGO AREA FEATURES 210 Ski Pass Through 212 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 212 Rear Window Defroster 212 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 103: ...convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection of the occupants in a collision Therefore it is impor tant that all occupants wear their seat belts at all times Death or serious injuries could occur if you are ejected from the vehicle during a collision You can lower or raise the power conver...

Page 104: ... either operation the trunk lid returns to its normal position and then latches Spring loaded flipper doors which provide clearance for the linkage close off notches in the quarter trim panels when the top is down Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions NOTE The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is stationary the cargo shield is positioned correctly and the trunk lid is closed an...

Page 105: ...n the seat belts and remove the fluttering condition CAUTION Correctly position the cargo shield in the trunk before stowing the top Doing so closes a switch that allows top operation stowing to proceed If the switch is not closed a warning message dis plays in the instrument cluster to notify the driver Always place items carefully into the trunk Do not push items too far into the trunk particu l...

Page 106: ... dry before lower ing it into the stowage compartment Lowering the top when damp wet or dirty can cause stains mildew and damage to the inside of your vehicle Make sure there is sufficient clearance of at least 7 5 ft 2 2 m for the top to move up Continued CAUTION Continued To prevent striking a low ceiling or automatic door opener with the top it is strongly recommended that you do not operate th...

Page 107: ...atch the panels hard top or tear the fabric soft top when removing snow or ice Always close the top when leaving your vehicle so as not to leave the interior exposed to potentially damaging outdoor conditions Continued CAUTION Continued Do not leave the top lowered for several weeks at a time Close it occasionally to prevent discoloration in the folds of the fabric and to allow the creases to smoo...

Page 108: ...op release the button immediately to interrupt the operation Continued WARNING Continued When using the power top switch on the instru ment panel if potential danger exists while lower ing the top release the switch immediately to interrupt the operation When using the power top switch on the instru ment panel if potential danger exists while raising the top release the switch immediately to inter...

Page 109: ...n and seat the tabs at each end of the cargo shield in the V slots in the trunk liner as shown in the illustration CAUTION Do not place items on top of the cargo shield Items placed on cargo protector will interfere with the top during operation and cause excessive damage to the top and cargo shield Positioning The Cargo Shield For Cargo Storage To maximize the storage space in the trunk the cargo...

Page 110: ...nvertible top will NOT operate with the cargo shield in the stowed position Power Convertible Top Controls The power top switch is located on the front of the center console There is also a power top button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter for remotely lowering the power convertible top Stowed Cargo Shield Power Top Button 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 111: ...detent The system will lower all four windows and the top to their fully retracted positions The driver has to press and hold the convertible top switch during the entire opening cycle if there is an obstruction and the driver is alerted the convertible top operation can be stopped by releasing the switch Using The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter NOTE Steps 1 3 must be performed within five secon...

Page 112: ... convertible top You must use the power top switch inside the vehicle to perform this operation Manually Closing the power convertible top manually is a compli cated and physically demanding procedure and it re quires a special tool to do so In the event that you experience a malfunction when operating the power convertible top 1 Read all of the Notes Cautions and Warning found under Power Convert...

Page 113: ...eath the cargo shield in the trunk NOTE It is recommended that you lower the convert ible top before installing or removing the Wind Stop Installing The Wind Stop 1 Remove the Wind Stop from the trunk 2 Unfold the Wind Stop framework 3 Lay the small frame 1 flat on top of the large frame 2 and snap the two frames together by engaging the frame lock 3 NOTE The frames must lie flat on each other in ...

Page 114: ...he small frame 1 away from the large frame 2 until the pivot lock 3 engages to lock the two frames in an L shape 5 Unfold both stems at the rear of the large frame 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 115: ...ems into the slot in each trim panel 7 Align the pins at the front of the large frame with the hole in each trim panel Slide the pins outward until fully extended into each hole 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 ...

Page 116: ... 2 to disconnect the small frame from the large frame Power Convertible Top Operation And Warning Messages When the appropriate conditions exist the PTCM dis plays various power convertible top operation and warn ing messages in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped or in the Odometer for vehicles not equipped with the EVIC Refer to the following chart for message related info...

Page 117: ...e Odometer Message 5 mph 8 km h Odometer Message Display Time Chime Condi tion Operator Action Required CON VERTIBLE TOP NOT SECURED Until Opera tion is Com plete TOP nOT SECUrE Until Op eration is Complete The Sys tem is Lowering or Rais ing the Top 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ...

Page 118: ...ime Odometer Message 5 mph 8 km h Odometer Message Display Time Chime Condi tion Operator Action Required CON VERTIBLE TOP COM PLETE 9 sec TOP DONE Display Scrolls for 6 sec Single Chime The Sys tem Com pletes Operation of Lower ing or Raising the Top 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 119: ... h Odometer Message Display Time Chime Condi tion Operator Action Required SECURE CARGO SHIELD 9 sec SET CARGO SHIELD Display Scrolls for 9 sec Single Chime The Top Fails to Move When Operating the Power Top Con trol Position the Cargo Shield in the Trunk to Allow Top Op eration 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ...

Page 120: ...y Time Chime Condi tion Operator Action Required CON VERTIBLE TOP NOT SECURED Until Opera tion is Com plete TOP nOT SECUrE Until Op eration is Complete TOP nOT SECUrE Until Op eration is Complete Single Chime The Sys tem Fails to Com plete Op eration of Lowering or Rais ing the Top Cycle Power Top Con trol 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 121: ...eter Message Display Time Chime Condi tion Operator Action Required SPEED TOO HIGH 9 sec SPEED TOO HIGH Display Scrolls for 9 sec TOP 6 sec Single Chime You Are Operating the Power Top at a Vehicle Speed Greater Than 0 mph 0 km h The Top Will Not Operate Unless the Vehicle is Stationary 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ...

Page 122: ...eter Message 5 mph 8 km h Odometer Message Display Time Chime Condi tion Operator Action Required TRUNK AJAR Continu ous DECK Continu ous DECK Continu ous Single Chime The Trunk Lid is Un latched or Open The Top Will Not Operate Unless the Trunk Lid is Closed 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 123: ... Message 5 mph 8 km h Odometer Message Display Time Chime Condi tion Operator Action Required CON VERTIBLE TOP MAL FUNC TION 6 sec TOP FAIL Display Scrolls for 6 Seconds TOP 6 sec Single Chime The PTCM Activated the Sys tem LOCK OUT Fea ture Refer to Foot Note 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ...

Page 124: ...BLE TOP MAL FUNC TION Until Fault is No Lon ger De tected or Repaired TOP FAIL Display Scrolls until Fault is No Longer Detected or Re paired TOP Display Flashes until Fault is No Longer Detected or Re paired Single Chime The PTCM Activated the Sys tem LOCK OUT Fea ture See your autho rized dealer for service If so equipped For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

Page 125: ...elow 32 F 0 C If you are trying to raise the top and ambient temperature is below 40 F 40 C wait until the temperature rises before operating the power top If the vehicle charging system is malfunctioning see your authorized dealer for service If the battery is run down have it recharged and tested at your authorized dealer Hydraulic pump overheating can occur if you lower and raise the top consec...

Page 126: ... Once this procedure has been completed and the top is in the UP raised position see your autho rized dealer DO NOT exceed 40 mph 64 km h Continued CAUTION Continued Using the Emergency Bypass Mode could poten tially damage the convertible top and should only be used to raise the power top to the UP raised position when the normal top operation is not functioning If damage starts to occur while in...

Page 127: ...o center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Adjusting Rearview Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ...

Page 128: ...ll illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate NOTE This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Automatic Dimming Mirror 126 UNDE...

Page 129: ...center O Off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position Power Mirror Control To adjust a mirror turn the control toward the left or right mirror positions indicated Tilt the control in the direction you want the mirror to move Mirror Directions 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ...

Page 130: ...too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to Continued WARNING Continued collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side mirror Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either for...

Page 131: ...Phone al lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands e g Call Mike Work or Dial 248 555 1212 Your mobile phone s audio is transmitted through your vehi cle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect Phone NOTE The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands Free Profile Ver sion 0 96 or hi...

Page 132: ...nect Phone The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system Only one linked or paired mobile phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws including laws regarding phone use All atten tion should b...

Page 133: ...m the Uconnect Phone such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are required after most Uconnect Phone prompts You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the beep...

Page 134: ... play some of the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the Uconnect Phone simply press the button and follow the audible prompts for direc tions Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take yo...

Page 135: ...e You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a priority level between one and seven with one being the highest priority You can pair up to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect Phone However at any given time only one mobile phone can be in use connected to your Uconnect System The priority allows the Uconnect Phone to know which mobile phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicl...

Page 136: ...y stored name entry in the Uconnect phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook in the phonebook The Uconnect system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the Uconnect Phonebook is ...

Page 137: ...hat language In addition if equipped and supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automati cally downloads your mobile phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automatically downloads names text names and number entries from your mobile phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone...

Page 138: ...d phonebook is not part of the Mobile phonebook This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect Phone These can only be edited on the mobile phone The changes are trans ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries NOTE Editing names in the phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Automatic downloaded phone...

Page 139: ...elete Uconnect Phonebook Entry NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the 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 c...

Page 140: ...e is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The Uconnect Phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries including the downloaded phone book entries if available To call one of the names in the list press the but ton du...

Page 141: ...cating that the incoming call was rejected 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 mobile phone Press the button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The Uconnect Phone compatible phone...

Page 142: ... hold at a time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under Making a Second Call While Current Call is...

Page 143: ... after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF Call continuation functionality avail able on the vehicle can be any one of three types After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect Phone and transfer of the call to the mobile phone After t...

Page 144: ...y the language specific 32 name phone book is usable The paired phone name is not language specific and is usable across all languages Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational you may reach the emergency number as follow...

Page 145: ... and say Setup followed by Emergency The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly WARNING To use your Uconnect Phone System in an emer gency your mobile phone must be turned on paired to the Uconnect System and have network coverage Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance Press the button to begin After the...

Page 146: ...t a little too soon to work properly with the Uconnect Phone Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to Working with Automated Systems Working With Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system You can use your Uconnect Phone to access a voice mail...

Page 147: ...d say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send The Uconnect Phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry as tones over the phone NOTE You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone network configurations This is normal Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this featu...

Page 148: ...for network signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect Phone while dialing via the mobile phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth mobile phone the audio will be played through your vehicl...

Page 149: ...g the call To transfer an ongoing call from your Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa press the button and say Transfer Call Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone Your mobile phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time If you would like to connec...

Page 150: ...in After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Select Phone and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the Uconnect Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near a...

Page 151: ...lowing proce dures From outside the Uconnect Phone mode e g from radio mode Press and hold the button for five seconds until the session begins or Press the button and say the Voice Training System Training or Start Voice Training com mand You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone For best resul...

Page 152: ...sing just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet meters away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a Voice Command period Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American En...

Page 153: ...inations may not be supported In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and lo...

Page 154: ...on After the Ready prompt and the following beep say SMS Read or Read Messages Uconnect Phone will play the new text message for you After reading a message you can Reply or Forward the message using Uconnect Phone Send Messages You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message Press the button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say SMS Send or Send Message You can either...

Page 155: ...re are you 4 I need more direction 5 L O L 6 Why 7 I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there yet 15 Where are we meeting 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet 19 Send number to call 20 Start without me 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 ...

Page 156: ...hange it Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait at least...

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Page 160: ...our five six seven eight nine star plus pound add location Voice Commands Primary Alternate s all call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 161: ... pairing pairing phonebook phone book Voice Commands Primary Alternate s previous record again redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 ...

Page 162: ...rence that may cause undesired op eration VOICE COMMAND IF EQUIPPED Voice Command System Operation This Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface Sys tem as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice commands may be negatively aff...

Page 163: ...in The system will be interrupted and after the beep you can add or change commands This will become helpful once you start to learn the options NOTE At any time you can say the words Cancel Help or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal...

Page 164: ...me setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM To switch to the AM band say AM ...

Page 165: ...e Radio In this mode you may say the following com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of available channels Select Name to say the name of a channel Menu Radio to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mod...

Page 166: ... memos During the playback you may press the Voice Com mand button to stop playing memos You pro ceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo Previous to play the previous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos Setup To switch to system setup you may say one of the following Change to setup Switch to system setup Change to set...

Page 167: ...e system and will improve recognition 2 Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect Voice For best results the Voice Train ing session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be re peated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant R...

Page 168: ... areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Power Seats The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor Use the switch to move the seat up down forward rearward or to tilt the seat Power Seat Switch 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 169: ...Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward Push the seat switch forward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position has been reached Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch the seat will move in the di...

Page 170: ... cally switches to LOW level heating and turns one indi cator light OFF after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation It will turn the heater and the remaining indicator light OFF after a maximum of 45 minutes of continuous operation If LOW level heating is selected the system automatically turns the heater and the indicator light OFF after a maximum of 45 minutes of continuous operation N...

Page 171: ...ased surface tempera ture of the seat Recliner Adjustment The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat To recline the seat lean forward slightly and lift the lever Then lean back to the position desired and release the lever To return the seatback to its normal upright posi tion lean forward and lift the lever Release the lever once the seatback is in the upright position Recliner Leve...

Page 172: ...st In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Lumbar Support If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support The lumbar support lever is on the inboard side of the seat Turn the lever downward to increase and upward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar supp...

Page 173: ...ck recline position to its current setting Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear WARNING The head restraints for all occupants must be prop erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu py...

Page 174: ...ead restraint will be split in two halves with the front half being soft foam and trim the back half being decorative plastic When AHRs deploy during a rear impact the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in c...

Page 175: ...estraint For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head Push Button Active Head Restraint Normal Position 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ...

Page 176: ...ts Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint such as coats seat covers or portable DVD players These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death Continued Active Head Re...

Page 177: ...g could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed Head Restraints Rear Seats The rear seat head restraints are fixed and cannot be adjusted For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether refer to Occupant Restraints in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood 1 Pull the hood release ...

Page 178: ...aise the hood Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the underside of the hood Before closing the hood make sure to stow the prop rod in its proper location Hood Safety Latch Location Hood Prop Rod 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 179: ... when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights headlights headlight beam selection passing light fog lights instrument panel light dimming and turn signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering col...

Page 180: ...rking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation Automatic Headlights If Equipped Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent AUTO will activate the automatic headlight system Headlight Switch Headlight Switch 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 181: ...ectronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Headlight Time Delay There is also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle lights for 30 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF To activate the headlight delay the multi function lever must be rotated to the off position after the ignition...

Page 182: ...icator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the multifunction lever to...

Page 183: ...shut off If this occurs wait 30 seconds for the next flash to pass operation Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the multifunction lever NOTE The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam Selecting high beam headlights w...

Page 184: ...he center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park ing lights or headlights are on Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to br...

Page 185: ...function lever These lights are also controlled automatically by the Illuminated Entry Sys tem A courtesy light is also found in the rear of the center console You can turn this light on and off from the dimmer control in the multifunction lever This light is also controlled automatically by the Illuminated Entry System Courtesy Reading Light Switches 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1...

Page 186: ... on manually or are on because a door is open WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for low speed wiper operation or to the HI position for high speed wiper operation Windshield Wiper Washer Lever 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...

Page 187: ...hat prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position damage to the wiper motor may occur Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable Rotate the end of the wind shield ...

Page 188: ...If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range the wipers will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles and then turn off WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the ...

Page 189: ...ll continue to operate NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid Headlights With Wipers Feature Available With Automatic Headlights Only When this feature is active the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turne...

Page 190: ...for further information TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The tilt telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column To unlock the steering column push the lever down ward To tilt the steering column move the steering wheel upward...

Page 191: ...steering column is locked before driving your ve hicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel Electronic Speed Control Buttons 1 O...

Page 192: ... Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Contro...

Page 193: ...ed then the new set speed will be established Pressing the RES button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph 1 6 km h To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is re...

Page 194: ...ould go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control and have an accident Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motor ized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink unit is ...

Page 195: ...NOTE HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink Buttons Overhead Consoles HomeLink Buttons Sunvisor Headliner 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 ...

Page 196: ...l the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or assistance Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers th...

Page 197: ... button you want to program and the hand held trans mitter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink has received the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Re lease both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training...

Page 198: ...arage door opener device activates programming is complete NOTE If the garage door opener device does not acti vate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained fol...

Page 199: ... 5 Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly program ming is complete and the garage door device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button To reprogram a cha...

Page 200: ...rheating of the garage door or gate motor 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release cycle your hand held transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has succe...

Page 201: ...esired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Canadian Gate Operator Programming Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Using HomeLink To operate press and release the programmed HomeLink button Activation will now occur for the programmed device i e garage door opener gate opera tor security s...

Page 202: ... Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal trans ceiver Do not program the transceiver if people pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by Federal safety standards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do...

Page 203: ...d including interference that may cause unde sired operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci fications ...

Page 204: ...located below the climate control knobs has power available only when the ignition is ON This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit NOTE To preserve the heating element do not hold the lighter in the heating position A second power outlet is located inside the center con sole Instrument Panel Power Outlet 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 205: ...xceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limi...

Page 206: ...t Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 2 11 Fuse 15 A Blue Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 207: ... caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER IF EQUIPPED An optional ash receiver is available from your autho rized dealer and will fit in the center console front ...

Page 208: ...e will accommodate either two large size cups or two 20 oz 5 L bottles or cans The one piece insert can be removed easily for cleaning An optional removable ashtray may be located in one of the cupholders Front Cupholders 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 209: ...older is capable of holding up to a 20 oz 5 L bottle or can WARNING If containers of hot liquid are place in the cupholder they can spill when the door is closed burning the occupants Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury Rear Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 ...

Page 210: ...lovebox pull outward on the latch handle located on the front of the glovebox CONSOLE FEATURES Storage The center console is located between the front driver and passenger seats The center console armrest slides forward from design position to provide added user Glovebox Storage Compartment 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 211: ...age compartments are also located underneath the armrest The top compartment holds small items such as a pen and note pad while the larger bottom compartment will hold CDs and alike The bottom compartment also con tains a 12 Volt power outlet The console s front opening lid allows for easy access to these compartments Center Console Armrest Center Console Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YO...

Page 212: ... CARGO AREA FEATURES The 60 40 split folding rear seat provides cargo carrying versatility The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters When the seats are folded down they provide a continuous nearly flat extension of the load floor When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatba...

Page 213: ... and use seat belts The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle Too mu...

Page 214: ... on the climate control Mode knob Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap proximately 10 minutes For an additional five minutes of operation press the button a second time NOTE To prevent excessive batte...

Page 215: ...he interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 ...

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Page 217: ...35 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED 236 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 239 Oil Change Required If Equipped 240 EVIC Main Menu 241 Compass Display 241 Average Fuel Economy 244 Distance To Empty DTE 244 Tire PSI 245 Elapsed Time 245 EVIC Units Selection UNITS IN Display 246 System Status 246 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 246 4 ...

Page 218: ...Play 253 Notes on Playing MP3 Files 255 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 258 MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO SALES CODE RES RSC 259 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 259 Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play 265 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 268 LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play 270 INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play 270 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped 271 i...

Page 219: ...dio BTSA 281 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED 283 Radio Operation 284 CD Player 284 CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 284 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 285 CLIMATE CONTROLS 285 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning 285 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 290 Operating Tips 296 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 ...

Page 220: ...2 Side Window Demister Outlet 7 Passenger Airbag 12 Climate Control 3 Instrument Cluster 8 Glove Compartment 13 Trunk Release Button 4 Ignition Switch 9 Heated Seat Switch If Equipped 14 Power Outlet 5 Analog Clock 10 Hazard Switch 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 221: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 ...

Page 222: ...y and call for service There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioning is on turn it off The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to Floor and the Fan control to High This allows the heater core to act...

Page 223: ...the Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster If the Charging System Light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See your local authorized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies 7 Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb c...

Page 224: ... during starting have the system checked by an authorized dealer If the light comes on and remains on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine This can be determined using the procedure shown in Maintaining Your Vehicle 10 Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns...

Page 225: ...lic system Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service per...

Page 226: ...N posi tion NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 12 Tachometer The silver 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 13 Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self contained wi...

Page 227: ...t zero The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage To switch from odometer to trip odometers press and release the Trip Odometer button To reset a trip odom eter display the desired trip odometer to be reset then push and hold the button until the display resets ap proximately two seconds Refer to Trip Odometer But ton for additional information Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropria...

Page 228: ...le Information Center EVIC for spe cific messages Refer to Convertible Top Operation in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for a table that explains how long each message is displayed and the conditions under which each message is displayed LoW tirE When the appropriate condition exists the odometer display will toggle between LoW and TirE for three cycles HOTOIL When this message is displ...

Page 229: ... will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignitio...

Page 230: ...odometer first display the trip mileage that you want to reset Trip A or Trip B Then push and hold the button approximately 2 seconds until the display resets to 0 miles kilometers The odometer must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer 17 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Indicator Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If a problem is detecte...

Page 231: ...icators The left or right arrow will flash with the corre sponding exterior turn signal lights when the turn signal lever is operated A chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on NOTE If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 21 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the ...

Page 232: ... properly Turn the ignition key to the on position but do not start the vehicle The light should come on If the light does not come on have the system inspected by an authorized dealer 24 Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ...

Page 233: ... by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminate...

Page 234: ...icator is illuminated the sys tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure ...

Page 235: ...ays on through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system It also could affect fuel economy and drivability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A...

Page 236: ...age or transmission failure WARNING If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to boil over come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire 28 High Beam Indicator This light indicates that the headlights are on high beam Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer ing whe...

Page 237: ... and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera ture is displayed Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature therefore temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving Control Buttons STEP Button Press the STEP button located on the steering wheel to scroll through sub menus i e Temperature Trip Func tions Odometer Trip A Trip B Mini Trip ...

Page 238: ...ast reset Press and release the STEP button on the instru ment cluster to switch from odometer to Trip A or Trip B Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive displa...

Page 239: ...ure Monitor System TPMS Displays if equipped Timer Units System Warnings Door Ajar etc Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Outside Temperature Display F or C Audio Mode Displays 12 preset Radio Stations or CD Title and Track number when playing Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 ...

Page 240: ... the first item in the Main Menu with the next MENU button press and release DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to advance the display through the various Trip Functions or Personal Settings COMPASS Button Press and release the COMPASS button to display the compass heading the outside tem perature and Audio Info when the radio is on screen when the current screen is not the compass outs...

Page 241: ...ront Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime RKE Remote Keyless Entry Battery Low with a single chime Personal Settings Not Avail Vehicle Not in Park Personal Settings Not Avail Vehicle in Motion Door Ajar with vehicle graphic showing which door is open A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in motion Doors Ajar with vehicle graphic showing whi...

Page 242: ... System in Starting and Operat ing Oil Change Required If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Oil Change Required message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil c...

Page 243: ... item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list to be displayed The following features are in the Main menu Compass Outside Temperature Audio Information if radio is on display Average Fuel Economy Distance to Empty Tire Pressure Status display Elapsed Time EVIC Units Selection System Status Personal Settings Compass Display COMPASS Button The compass heading indicates the directio...

Page 244: ... more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally NOTE A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings bridges underground cables railroad tracks etc Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate a...

Page 245: ...th To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head ing NOTE Magnetic and battery powered devices such as cell phones iPod s radar detectors PDA s and laptops should be kept away from the top of the instrume...

Page 246: ...omy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and holding the SELECT button as prompted in the EVIC display Upon reset the history information will be erased and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the...

Page 247: ...ve low pressure LOW TIRE and a vehicle graphic are displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the graphic Tire pressure values that are too low will be flashing If the Tire Pressure System requires service Check TPM System is displayed Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Elapsed time will i...

Page 248: ... warning for each button press Press and Release the MENU button to return to the Main Menu Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the automatic transaxle is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays in the EVIC Press and release the DOWN button to display the following programmable featu...

Page 249: ...SELECT button until Driver Door 1st Press or All Doors 1st Press appears Flash Lamp with LOCK When ON is selected the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the Sound Horn with LOCK feature selected To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Headlamp O...

Page 250: ...tion Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature To make your selection press the SELECT button until OFF 45 sec 5 min or 10 min appears Illumin Approach When this feature is selected the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter To make your selection press the SELECT button until OFF 30 sec 60 ...

Page 251: ... RBZ RHB CD DVD HDD NAV IF EQUIPPED NOTE The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate Refer to your Uconnect Multimedia RHR RER RBZ or RHB user s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voice Command for further details Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone for furth...

Page 252: ...E control knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volum...

Page 253: ... 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 con trol knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast F...

Page 254: ...LL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers 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 again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the...

Page 255: ...ay Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM and 12 FM stations DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs C...

Page 256: ...ther sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Do not use adhesive labels These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism Continued CAUTION Continued The RES Media Center is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded EJECT Button Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 secon...

Page 257: ...ll 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 This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of p...

Page 258: ...s 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 With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this display Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator and a three character e...

Page 259: ...ddition 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 rate MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song title...

Page 260: ...rs Loading times will increase with more files and folders 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 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 pl...

Page 261: ...ess this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO SALES CODE RES RSC NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Media Center 130 RES RSC ...

Page 262: ...nable 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 Command System Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in Understanding The Fea tures If Your Vehicle Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone...

Page 263: ...ing 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 con trol 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 ...

Page 264: ... or left to increase or decrease the bass tones 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 Pus...

Page 265: ...o not currently broadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia No...

Page 266: ...ic Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob After adjusting the hours press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes...

Page 267: ... 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 Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune t...

Page 268: ...o ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 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 p...

Page 269: ...this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF 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...

Page 270: ...FS formats are not supported 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...

Page 271: ...ncoder 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 Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 ...

Page 272: ...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 LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE SCROLL control knob will begin playing the ...

Page 273: ...e AUX jack is connected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to the proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down 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 the ignition is OFF Uconnect ...

Page 274: ...s 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 To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With the ignition switch in the ON RUN or ACC posi tion and the radio on press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE SCROLL control...

Page 275: ...stacle Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage Operating Instructions Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN or ACC position to operate the radio SEEK Buttons Pr...

Page 276: ...annel in the direction of the arrows TUNE Control Rotary Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected ...

Page 277: ... channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory 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 ...

Page 278: ...d and iPhone devices Some iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates NOTE If the radio has a USB port refer to the appropriate Uconnect Multimedia radio User s Manual for iPod or external USB device support capability Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate pl...

Page 279: ...ed Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod USB MP3 control system may charge it to the required level Using This Feature By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to USB port The audio device can be played on the vehicle s sound system providing metadata artist track title album etc information on the radio display The audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to Pl...

Page 280: ...to control the iPod or external USB device and display data Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or previous track Turning it clockwise forward by one click while playing a track skips to the next track or press the VR button and say Next Track Turning it counterclockwise backward by one click will jump to the previous track in the list or press the VR button and say Previous Track Jump ba...

Page 281: ... SCAN button to use iPod USB MP3 de vice scan mode which will play the first 10 seconds of each track in the current list and then forward to the next song To stop SCAN mode and start playing the desired track when it is playing the track press the SCAN button again During Scan mode pressing the SEEK and SEEK buttons will select the previous and next tracks RND button available on sales code RES r...

Page 282: ...he list just turn the wheel backward counter clockwise to get to the track faster In List mode the radio PRESET buttons are used as shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod or external USB device Preset 1 Playlists Preset 2 Artists Preset 3 Albums Preset 4 Genres Preset 5 Audiobooks Preset 6 Podcasts Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in t...

Page 283: ...nes Placing items on the iPod or external USB device or connections to the iPod or external USB device in the vehicle can cause damage to the device and or to the connectors WARNING Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB device while driving Failure to follow this warning could result in an accident Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Uco...

Page 284: ... Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup then Select Audio Devices 3 Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect phone system to list audio devices Next Track Use the SEEK UP button or press the VR button on the radio and say Next Track to jump to the next track music on your cellular phone Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button or press the VR button on the radio and say Previous ...

Page 285: ...ase the volume Pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume Pressing the center button changes the operation of the radio from AM to FM or to CD mode depending on which radio is in the vehicle The left hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the center The function of the left hand switch is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand rock...

Page 286: ...rent track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface ...

Page 287: ...rmance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect if equipped CLIMATE CONTROLS The air condi...

Page 288: ...f position Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the tem perature of the air inside the passenger compartment Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front...

Page 289: ...maximum airflow to the rear Bi Level Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets NOTE For all settings except full cold or full hot there is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing ...

Page 290: ...nt Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate NOTE Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle Select the outside ai...

Page 291: ...left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds MAX A C For maximum cooling use the A C and recirculation buttons at the same time ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired press the A C button to turn OFF ...

Page 292: ...the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger Operation of the system is quite simple 1 Turn the Mode Control knob on the right and the Blower Control knob on the left to AUTO NOTE The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only Automatic Temperature Control 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 293: ...mfort for the average person however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime without affecting automatic operation Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button to flash three times and then turn off This indicates that the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the air conditioning is not necessary If your air...

Page 294: ... position the blower will shut off Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic Mode Preferred Automatic or Blower and Mode Pre ferred Automatic This means the operator can override the blower the mode or both There is a manual blower range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired The blower can be set to any fi...

Page 295: ...4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 ...

Page 296: ...ature between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy co...

Page 297: ...n the control button to illuminate NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position the recirculation feature will be cancelled In cold weather use of the Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The Recirculation mode is not allowed in defrost in order to improve window clearing Recirculation will be disabled auto matically if Defrost is selected Extended use of recircu...

Page 298: ...the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather condi tions Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating A solution of 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50 water is recommended Refer to Ma...

Page 299: ...en the system is in the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST mode The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In winter months ...

Page 300: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 301: ...R IF EQUIPPED 304 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 305 Key Ignition Park Interlock 306 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 307 Four Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 307 Gear Ranges 316 Six Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 314 Gear Ranges 316 AUTOSTICK IF EQUIPPED 322 Operation 322 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 323 Acceleration 323 Traction 324 5 ...

Page 302: ...tem BAS 335 Electronic Stability Control ESC 336 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light 338 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 340 Tire Markings 340 Tire Identification Number TIN 343 Tire Terminology And Definitions 344 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 345 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 350 Tire Pressure 350 Tire Inflation Pressures 351 Radial Ply Tires 353 All Season Tires If Equip...

Page 303: ...VICES 360 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 361 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS 362 Base System 364 Premium System If Equipped 366 General Information 370 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 370 Reformulated Gasoline 371 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 371 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 372 MMT In Gasoline 373 Materials Added To Fuel 373 Fuel System Cautions 373 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 374 FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L ENGINE ...

Page 304: ...9 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 379 Loose Filler Cap Message 381 VEHICLE LOADING 382 Vehicle Certification Label 382 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 382 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 382 Overloading 383 Loading 383 TRAILER TOWING 384 Common Towing Definitions 384 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 395 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 395 Recreational Towing All Models 395 302 STARTING A...

Page 305: ...ot to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Normal Starting The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear NOTE Normal starting of either a co...

Page 306: ...up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warning effect on the engine The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood between t...

Page 307: ...ng into any gear make sure your foot is firmly pressing on the brake pedal NOTE You MUST press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK WARNING It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control...

Page 308: ...d Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle A child could operate power windows ot...

Page 309: ... Automatic Transmission If Equipped The shift lever position display located in the instrument cluster indicates the transmission gear range You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System in this section To drive move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position The electronically controlled transmission provides ...

Page 310: ...parking on a hill apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK As an added precau tion turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always...

Page 311: ...vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and remove the ignition key Once the key is removed the shift lever is locked in PARK secur ing the vehicle against unwanted movement Continued WARNING Continued When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehic...

Page 312: ...d and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL Use this range when the vehicle is standing for...

Page 313: ... optimum driving characteris tics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers select the 3 range Under these conditions using the 3 range will improve perfor mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive...

Page 314: ...ion life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up The 3 range should also be used when descending steep grades to avoid brake system distress LOW Use this range for engine braking when descending very steep grades In this range the transmission will down shift for maximum engine braking and upshifts will occur only to prevent engine overspeed Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission functi...

Page 315: ...orized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset authorized dealer service is required Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive fourth gear The transmission will automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con d...

Page 316: ...smission is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive Six Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped The shift lever position display located in the instrument cluster indicates the transmission gear range You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK refer to Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System in this section To d...

Page 317: ...ift control refer to AutoStick in Starting And Operating for further information Moving the shift lever to the left or right while in the AutoStick position below the Drive position will manually select the transmission gear and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 6 5 4 3 2 1 Shift Lever 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 ...

Page 318: ...parking on a hill apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK As an added precau tion turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always...

Page 319: ...vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and remove the ignition key Once the key is removed the shift lever is locked in PARK secur ing the vehicle against unwanted movement Continued WARNING Continued When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehic...

Page 320: ...d and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL Use this range when the vehicle is standing for...

Page 321: ... overdrive sixth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driv ing characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the AutoStick shift control refer to AutoStick in this section to select a lower gea...

Page 322: ... The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL may be illu minated Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam aging the transmission In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Shift the transmission into PARK 3 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK OFF ...

Page 323: ...matic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibrated speeds This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the upper gears When the vehicle speed drops or during some accelerations the clutch automatically disengages NOTE The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engin...

Page 324: ...he current gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster In AutoStick mode the transmission will shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the right or left unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen except as described below The transmission will automatically downshift to first g...

Page 325: ... mode return the shift lever to the DRIVE position You can shift in or out of the AutoStick position at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing an accident or personal injury DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid accele...

Page 326: ...e partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy 2 Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain sufficient distance between your vehic...

Page 327: ...you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION 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 i...

Page 328: ...cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stopping distances Therefore after driving through stan...

Page 329: ... steering system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steer ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others Service should ...

Page 330: ...checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturer s recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle ...

Page 331: ...nsmis sion is placed in gear the Brake Warning Light will flash If vehicle speed is detected a chime will sound to alert the driver Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle This light only shows that the parking brake is ap plied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhil...

Page 332: ...en alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a c...

Page 333: ...dding on slippery surfaces WARNING Pumping of the anti lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by t...

Page 334: ... Lock Brake Warning Light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti lock brakes If the Anti Lock Brake Warning Light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the bulb repaired as soon as possible If both the Brake Warning Light and the Anti Lock Brake Warning Light remain on the Anti Lock Brake ABS and Electroni...

Page 335: ...k Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment This interfer ence can cause possible loss of anti lock braking capability Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires mus...

Page 336: ... The Continued WARNING Continued ABS cannot prevent collisions including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning The capa bilities 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 Traction Control System TCS This system monitors the amount of...

Page 337: ... very quickly results in the best BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous brak ing pressure during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking...

Page 338: ...teer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Under steer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position WARNING Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions ESC cannot prevent accidents in clud...

Page 339: ...the ESC Off switch located in the lower switch bank below the heater air conditioning controls When in Partial Off mode the TCS portion of ESC except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section has been disabled and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light will be illuminated All other stability features of ESC function normally with the exception of engine power reduction This...

Page 340: ...ion Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light...

Page 341: ...or Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momen tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON Each time the ignition is turned ON the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation The ESC OF...

Page 342: ...er P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H 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 preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo rary emergency use only T...

Page 343: ...e Designation P Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards blank Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction ...

Page 344: ...rating conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indic...

Page 345: ...ies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week ...

Page 346: ...ed in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pap...

Page 347: ...ure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door Tire Placard Location 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 ...

Page 348: ...ity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceede...

Page 349: ...ct the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs 635 kg and there will be five 150 lb 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 295 kg since 5 x 150 750 and 1400 750 650 lbs 295 kg 5 Det...

Page 350: ... with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 392 kg 348 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

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Page 352: ...ected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect ve hicle handl...

Page 353: ...ncomfortable ride Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict able steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation p...

Page 354: ...Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature...

Page 355: ...ARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires 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 ...

Page 356: ...ke symbol 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 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 12...

Page 357: ...th one of the following types of non matching tempo rary use spares compact full size or limited use Do not install more than one non matching temporary use spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact full size or limited use temporary spare installed Damage to the vehicle ma...

Page 358: ...d loss of vehicle control Full Size Spare If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as...

Page 359: ... and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires ...

Page 360: ...m When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced 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 Performance tires tires with a speed rating of V or higher and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main tenance schedu...

Page 361: ...graph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire It is recomm...

Page 362: ...cle Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle c...

Page 363: ...gns such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed The suggested rotation method is the rearward cross shown in the fol...

Page 364: ...icle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres sure The TPM System 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 and natural pressure loss through the tire The TPM System will continue to ...

Page 365: ...situation the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value 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 op eration or sensor damage may result when using ...

Page 366: ...ven if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitor ing Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Base System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors moun...

Page 367: ...to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Check TPMS Warning The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then 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 T...

Page 368: ...t will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 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 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire Pres...

Page 369: ...ight Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires In addition the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display a graphic show ing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing S...

Page 370: ...ssage will no longer display and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes A system fault can occur due to any of the following 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 Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housin...

Page 371: ...ll display a flashing pressure value in the graphic display 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid In addition the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value 4 For each subsequ...

Page 372: ...ce 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 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States KR5S18002015B Canada 267T S180015B...

Page 373: ... mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci fications if they are available Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as Reformulated Gasoline Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso lines ...

Page 374: ...re compatible with gasoline contain ing 10 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle s warranty If a Non FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E 85 fuel the engine will have some or all of these symptoms operate in a lean mode OBD II Malfunction Indicator Light on poor engine performance poor cold start and cold drivability increased risk for fuel system component co...

Page 375: ... more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor nia reformulated gasoline Materials Added To Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal co...

Page 376: ... or additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with the emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odor...

Page 377: ...ion in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol E 85 or Un leaded Gasoline Only This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles...

Page 378: ...emov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame Fuel Requirements If your vehicle is E 85 compatible it will operate on unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or E 85 fuel or any mixture of these two fuels For best results a refueling pattern that avoids alternat ing between E 85 and unleaded gasoline is r...

Page 379: ...e with E 85 and may form deposits in your engine To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits a supplemental gasoline additive such as MOPAR Injector Cleanup or Techron may be used Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles FFV vehicles operated on E 85 require specially formu lated engine oils These special requirements are included in M...

Page 380: ...less energy per gallon liter than gasoline you will experience an increase in fuel consumption You can expect your miles per gallon mpg miles per liter and your driving range to decrease by about 30 compared to gasoline operation Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV are designed to be compatible with ethanol Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct e...

Page 381: ...s Cap The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle Fuel Filler Door 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 ...

Page 382: ...ement cap is for use with this vehicle CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light MIL to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Te...

Page 383: ...indication that the gas cap is tightened properly The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not secured properly Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Loose Filler Cap Message If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap in loose improperly installed or ...

Page 384: ...ng GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR rear Vehicle Identification Number VIN Type of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total load must be limited so that you do no...

Page 385: ...ight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by sid...

Page 386: ... driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Starting and Operating for further information Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and r...

Page 387: ... not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases it should not be less than 10 or more than 15 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your...

Page 388: ... trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Refer to the Trail...

Page 389: ...to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds Note 1 The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Starting and Operating for further information Note 2 Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields g...

Page 390: ...side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle The tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put...

Page 391: ... new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads WARNING Improper towing can lead to a collision Follow these guidelines to make you...

Page 392: ... a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in PARK Always block or chock the trailer wheels GCWR must not be exceeded Continued WARNING Continued Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 Max loading as defined on the Tire and Loading Information p...

Page 393: ...the proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake controlle...

Page 394: ...you need them and could have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in a collision Towing Requirements Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stop lights and turn ...

Page 395: ...ing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals NOTE Check the transmission fluid level four speed transmission only before towing The six speed trans mission does not require a fluid level check before towing If however you notice fluid leakage or transmis sion malfunction see your authorized dealer immedi ately for assistance AutoStick If Equipped When using the AutoSt...

Page 396: ...uising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time shift the trans mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily 394 STARTING A...

Page 397: ...ont wheels are OFF the ground This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer If using a tow dolly follow this procedure 1 Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly 3 Firmly apply the parking brake Place the transmis sion in PARK 4 Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly following the...

Page 398: ...mage to the drivetrain will result Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re quirements can cause severe transmission damage Damage from improper towing is not covered un der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 396 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 399: ...99 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 400 Jack Location 400 Spare Tire Stowage 400 Preparations For Jacking 401 Jacking Instructions 402 Road Tire Installation 408 JUMP STARTING 410 Preparations For Jump Start 411 Jump Starting Procedure 413 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 415 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 416 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 417 Without The Ignition Key 419 6 ...

Page 400: ...placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that yo...

Page 401: ...m your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time Continued WARNING Continued to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot Engine Oil Overheating 2 4L Engine Only If Equipped During sustained high speed driving or trailer tow up long grades on hot day the engine oil temperat...

Page 402: ...you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack Continued WARNING Continued The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slipp...

Page 403: ...e a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever into PARK automatic transmis sion or REVERSE manual transmission 5 Turn OFF the ignition Spare Tire And Jack Storage 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4...

Page 404: ...park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when...

Page 405: ...nd CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle NOTE Refer to the Compact Spare Tire section of Tires General Information for information about the spare tire its use and operation 1 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the ...

Page 406: ...ack handle in place 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in Step 3 3 There is a front and rear jacking location on each side of the vehicle Removing Jack Handle From Jack 404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 407: ...he jack is positioned turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 ...

Page 408: ... the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability 6 Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers where applicable off the hub Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel Lightly tighten the nuts CAUTION Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward T...

Page 409: ... you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station 9 Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free Release the parking brake before driving the vehicle Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem bly and stow it in the spare tire area Secure the assembly using the means provided WARNING A loos...

Page 410: ...e stem Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap 1 Valve Stem 4 Wheel Cover 2 Valve Notch 5 Mounting Stud 3 Wh...

Page 411: ...ng the jack handle counterclockwise 6 Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice The correct tight ness of each lug nut is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or servi...

Page 412: ... them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station 5 After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel JUMP STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack J...

Page 413: ...and cause personal injury Preparations For Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield To allow jump starting there are remote battery posts located on the left side of the engine compartment Remote Battery Posts 1 Remote Positive Post covered with protective cap 2 Remote Negative Post 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIE...

Page 414: ...ies contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories 3 Remove the protective cover over the remote positive battery po...

Page 415: ... battery ex plosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery 3 Connect the negative end of the jumper ...

Page 416: ...d of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle 10 Reinstall the protective cover over the remote posi tive battery post of the discharged vehicle If frequent jump start...

Page 417: ... the wheels or racing the engine CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure Allow the en gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE Press the ESC Off s...

Page 418: ...ven failure of the axle and tires A tire could Continued WARNING Continued explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of...

Page 419: ... shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 8 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL 9 Reinstall the cupholder liner TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a towing service Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 25 mph 40 km h max speed 15 mi 24 km max distance Wheel L...

Page 420: ...arged see Shift Lever Override in What To Do In Emergencies for instruc tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing CAUTION Do not use sling type equipment when towing Damage to the fascia will occur When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing Do not push or tow this...

Page 421: ... is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK OFF position Flatbed towing is the preferred towing method However if a flatbed towing vehicle is not available wheel lift towing equipment may be used Rear towing with the front wheels on the ground is not allowed as transmission damage wi...

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Page 423: ...PECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS 426 REPLACEMENT PARTS 427 DEALER SERVICE 427 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 428 Engine Oil 429 Engine Oil Filter 432 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 432 Maintenance Free Battery 433 Air Conditioner Maintenance 434 A C Air Filter If Equipped 435 Body Lubrication 437 Windshield Wiper Blades 438 Adding Washer Fluid 438 Exhaust System 439 Cooling System 441 7 ...

Page 424: ...e 460 Weather Strip Care Soft And Hard Top 462 FUSES 462 Integrated Power Module 462 VEHICLE STORAGE 468 REPLACEMENT BULBS 469 BULB REPLACEMENT 470 Headlamp 470 Front Turn Signal 472 Front Fog Lamp 472 Backup Lamps 473 License Plate Lamp 474 FLUID CAPACITIES 475 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 476 Engine 476 Chassis 477 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 425: ...Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill 3 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Integrated Power Module Fuses 11 Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Power Distribution Center Fuses 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 ...

Page 426: ...Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Oil Fill 4 Integrated Power Module Fuses 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 427: ...eed towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will so...

Page 428: ...ine is running and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can us...

Page 429: ...r vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because ...

Page 430: ...vice job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future CAUTION Failure to properly maintain your vehic...

Page 431: ...e 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 bet...

Page 432: ...whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleu...

Page 433: ...ing temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to Engine Compart ment in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct ...

Page 434: ... engines have a full flow type oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING The air...

Page 435: ...r to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergen cies for further information To access the battery turn the steering wheel fully to the right and remove the inner fender shield WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in ...

Page 436: ...cables be fore connecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage 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...

Page 437: ...connected should be done by an experienced technician Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling eq...

Page 438: ...tor on the outside of the box and the end of the connector pin on the inside of the box with your thumb and forefinger and pulling outward while lightly lifting upward on the door with your other hand Once disconnected the dampener will retract underneath the instrument panel if you release it 4 Pivot the glove box downward 5 Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVA...

Page 439: ...ted periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR Spray White Lube or equivalent to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ens...

Page 440: ...chattering marks water lines or wet spots If any of these conditions are present clean the wiper blades or replace as neces sary Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer and the rear window washer share the same fluid reservoir The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment Be sure to check the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer s...

Page 441: ...ts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison yo...

Page 442: ...uld cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and vehicle Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penaltie...

Page 443: ... malfunctioning operating conditions Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position The fan is tempera ture controlled and can start at anytime the ignition switch is in the ON position You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear st...

Page 444: ...very bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemica...

Page 445: ...inued CAUTION Continued Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant an tifreeze...

Page 446: ...tion The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types is not recommended and can result in cooling syste...

Page 447: ...ties to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level Four Cylinder Engines the coolant bottle provides a quick visu...

Page 448: ...idity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the co...

Page 449: ...stem performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not hav...

Page 450: ...by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Re fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your b...

Page 451: ...ire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important to use th...

Page 452: ... fluid will require more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the u...

Page 453: ...ge may occur Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to adjust the fluid level accurately Fluid Level Check Four Speed Transmission Use the following procedure to check the transmission fluid level properly 1 Park the vehicle on level ground 2 Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60 seconds and leave the engine running for the rest of this procedure 3 Fully apply the parking brake ...

Page 454: ...full of fluid if the actual level is at or above the hole If the fluid is hot the fluid level should be in the crosshatched area marked HOT between the up per two holes in the dipstick If the fluid is cold the fluid level should be between the lower two holes in the area marked COLD If the fluid level is low add fluid through the dipstick tube to bring it to the proper level Do not overfill After ...

Page 455: ... normal operating conditions Routine fluid level checks are not required therefore the transmission has no dipstick Your authorized dealer can check your transmission fluid level using a special ser vice dipstick If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the transmission fluid level checked Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid ...

Page 456: ...rom your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or equiva lent or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water...

Page 457: ...the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that 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 ...

Page 458: ... acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the pos...

Page 459: ...towel to remove soap residue Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care 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 Cleaning Int...

Page 460: ...stery Application of a leather condi tioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or equivalent or any com mercial household type glass clean...

Page 461: ... MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning Center Console Cupholders Removal Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift up ward Cleaning Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium ...

Page 462: ... top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicles interior Continued CAUTION Continued Use care when washing the vehicle water pressure directed at the weather strip seals may cause water to leak into the vehicles interior Immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and appearance and make successive cleanings easier Do not subject the t...

Page 463: ...ers should not contain silicones organic sol vents petroleum distillates or plasticizers Always wait until the top is thoroughly dry before lowering it into the storage area Scrub in all directions covering an area of about two square feet at a time Avoid heavy scrubbing Rinse the entire vehicle with water to remove all soap and dirt from the top fabric and to prevent streaking on painted and chro...

Page 464: ...periodically A fabric protectant such as Scotch guard is suggested The top should be clean and dry before application of the protectant CAUTION Avoid getting Scotchguard on the surrounding weather strips moldings paint or glass Damage to these items might occur Weather Strip Care Soft And Hard Top Lubricate all top and door glass weather strips periodi cally with MOPAR Weather Strip Lubricant or e...

Page 465: ...ridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 2 20 Amp Yellow Brake Vacuum Pump 3 10 Amp Red Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL Brake Switch 4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch 5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow If Equipped 6 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch Climate Controls Integrated Power Module 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 ...

Page 466: ... If Equipped 10 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel Power Locks Interior Lights 11 15 Amp Lt Blue Selectable Power Outlet Inside Cen ter Arm Rest Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 12 20 Amp Yellow 13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Cigar Lighter 14 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel 15 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan Relay 16 15 Amp Lt Blue Sunroof If Equipped 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 467: ... If Equipped 20 15 Amp Lt Blue Radio 21 10 Amp Red Siren If Equipped Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 22 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Cli mate Controls Hot Cupholder If Equipped 23 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown ASD Relay 3 24 25 Amp Natural Sunroof If Equipped 25 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Heated Mirrors If Equipped 26 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown ASD Relay 2 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 ...

Page 468: ...on Run Occupant Classifi cation Module OCM Occupant Restraint Controller ORC 29 Hot Car No Fuse Required Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 30 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Run Heated Seats If Equipped 31 Spare 32 30 Amp Pink Auto Shutdown ASD Relay 1 33 10 Amp Red Switch Bank Diagnostic Link Connector Powertrain Control Module PCM 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 469: ...ntrol ESC Module If Equipped 35 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brakes ABS Module If Equipped Electronic Stability Control ESC Module If Equipped Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 36 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module PDM Driver Door Mod ule DDM 37 25 Amp Natural Power Top Module If Equipped 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 ...

Page 470: ...ntinues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution Center labeled IOD Ignition Off Draw Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i...

Page 471: ...9 NOTE For lighted switches see your authorized dealer for replacement Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bi Halogen Headlamp HIR2 Front Turn Signal Lamp 3157NAK Front Park Lamp LED Serviced at Autho rized Dealer Front Fog Lamp H11 Center High Mounted Stop CHMSL Lamp LED Serviced at Autho rized Dealer Rear Tail Stop Turn Sig nal Lamp LED Serviced at Autho rized Dealer Backup Lamp 921 License Lamp W5W 7 MA...

Page 472: ...aner filter housing and position the totally integrated power module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp on the driver s side of the vehicle 2 Reach into engine compartment and from behind the lamp assembly and grasp the connector 3 Rotate bulb and connector one quarter turn and pull outward from assembly 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 473: ...ly shorten bulb life 4 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb 5 If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 6 Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate clockwise one quarter turn to secure 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 ...

Page 474: ... We recommend you access the lamps by turning the steering wheel to allow access and remove the inner fender shield 1 Rotate the bulb s electrical connector one quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the fog lamp housing 2 Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten ...

Page 475: ...lastic wing nuts from the tail lamp housing NOTE Placing a small flat head screwdriver or similar tool between the lamp outboard ball stud and plastic grommet from inside the trunk can help to disengage the outboard edge of the tail lamp 3 Grasp the tail lamp by both the outboard and inboard sides and pull firmly to disengage the tail lamp from the vehicle 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 ...

Page 476: ...ove bulb from socket and replace 6 Reinstall the tail lamp fasteners and trunk liner License Plate Lamp 1 Using a small screwdriver press inward the locking tab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on the lamp assembly for removal 2 Pull bulb from socket replace and reinstall the lamp assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 477: ...rtified 4 5 Quarts 4 4 Liters 3 6L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 6 Liters Cooling System 2 4L Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 7 7 Quarts 7 3 Liters 3 6L Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11 6 Quarts 11 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 7 MAINTAINING YOU...

Page 478: ...AE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 3 6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 2 4L Engine ex cept PZEV ZFR...

Page 479: ...c Transmission MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4 product Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmis sion Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4 product 7 MAINTAINING ...

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Page 481: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 480 Maintenance Chart 482 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 482: ...500 miles 805 km Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in format...

Page 483: ...efore the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses and park brake Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses Inspect exhaust system Inspect engine air cleaner if u...

Page 484: ...48 000 64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints X X X X X Inspect front suspension tie rod ends boot seals and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings parking brake function X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X X 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U...

Page 485: ...0 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Replace cabin air conditioning filter X X X X X X X Replace spark plugs 2 4L En gine X X X X X Replace spark plugs 2 4L PZEV Engine Only X Replace spark plugs 3 6L En gine X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever comes first X X 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L ...

Page 486: ...128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your ve hicle for any of the following po lice taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X Change automatic transmission fluid and filter X Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary X The spark plug change interval is mileage based only yearly intervals do not apply 8 M A I N T E N ...

Page 487: ...nt If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485 ...

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Page 489: ...9 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 489 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 490 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 490 In Mexico contact 491 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 491 Service Contract 491 WARRANTY INFORMATION 492 MOPAR PARTS 493 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 493 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 493 In Canada 493 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 494 9 ...

Page 490: ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 495 Treadwear 495 Traction Grades 495 Temperature Grades 496 488 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 491: ...uests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealer you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and...

Page 492: ...nce If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con cern you may contact the manufacturer s customer center Any communication to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealer name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Cent...

Page 493: ...needs relay service offered by Bell Canada For TTY teletypewriter users dial 711 and for Voice callers dial 1 800 855 0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only...

Page 494: ...tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience You will 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 In addi ti...

Page 495: ...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 gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other inform...

Page 496: ...forward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step...

Page 497: ...rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices ...

Page 498: ...se the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The tempe...

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Page 500: ...trols 285 Air Conditioning Filter 297 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 298 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 434 Air Conditioning System 285 Air Pressure Tires 351 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 273 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 442 Disposal 445 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 331 Anti Lock Warning Light 331 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 Appe...

Page 501: ...y Mechanism Lubrication 437 B Pillar Location 345 Brake Assist System 335 Brake Parking 328 Brake System 447 Anti Lock ABS 331 Fluid Check 447 Master Cylinder 447 Parking 328 Warning Light 223 Brake Transmission Interlock 307 Bulb Replacement 469 Bulbs Light 95 Calibration Compass 242 Capacities Fluid 475 Caps Filler Fuel 379 Oil Engine 423 Power Steering 327 Radiator Coolant Pressure 444 Carbon M...

Page 502: ...ration 304 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 284 Compact Spare Tire 355 Compass 235 Compass Calibration 242 Compass Variance 243 Computer Trip Travel 241 Connector UCI 276 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 276 Console 208 Console Floor 208 Contract Service 491 Convertible 101 Convertible Top 101 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 444 Cooling System 441 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 443 Coolant Capacity 475 Co...

Page 503: ...lay Intermittent Wipers 185 Diagnostic System Onboard 425 Dimmer Switch Headlight 180 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 451 Oil Engine 429 Power Steering 327 Disabled Vehicle Towing 417 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 445 Door Locks 31 Door Locks Automatic 33 Door Opener Garage 192 Driver s Seat Back Tilt 170 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 324 E 85 Fuel 375 Electrical P...

Page 504: ...ent Identification 424 Coolant Antifreeze 442 Cooling 441 Exhaust Gas Caution 91 Fuel Requirements 370 Jump Starting 410 Oil 429 Oil Change Interval 227 Oil Filler Cap 423 Oil Selection 430 Oil Synthetic 431 Overheating 398 Starting 303 Temperature Gauge 220 Engine Oil Viscosity 431 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 431 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 64 Entry System Illuminated 21 Ethanol 371 Event D...

Page 505: ...8 Engine Oil 377 Fuel Requirements 375 Maintenance 378 Replacement Parts 378 Starting 378 Fluid Capacities 475 Fluid Leaks 95 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 451 Brake 447 Cooling System 442 Engine Oil 429 Power Steering 327 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 476 Fog Lights 181 Fog Light Service 472 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 415 Fuel 370 Adding 379 Additives 373 Clean Air 371 Ethanol 371 ...

Page 506: ...e Clean Air 371 Gasoline Reformulated 371 Gauges Coolant Temperature 220 Fuel 220 Odometer 224 Tachometer 224 Gear Ranges 308 Gear Select Lever Override 416 General Information 18 Glass Cleaning 458 Gross Axle Weight Rating 382 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 382 GVWR 382 Hands Free Phone Uconnect 129 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 324 Hazard Warning Flasher 398 Headli...

Page 507: ...er 192 Hood Prop 176 Hood Release 175 Ignition 12 Key 12 Lock 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Illuminated Entry 21 Immobilizer Sentry Key 15 Infant Restraint 69 Information Center Vehicle 236 Inside Rearview Mirror 125 Instrument Cluster 219 Instrument Panel and Controls 218 Instrument Panel Cover 457 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 459 Integrated Power Module Fuses 462 Interior Appearance Care 457 Inte...

Page 508: ...er Belts 43 Latches 95 Hood 175 Latch Plate 44 Lead Free Gasoline 370 Leaks Fluid 95 Life of Tires 358 Light Bulbs 95 Lights 95 Airbag 62 Back Up 473 Battery Saver 184 Brake Assist Warning 338 Brake Warning 223 Bulb Replacement 470 Courtesy Reading 183 Daytime Running 182 Dimmer Switch Headlight 180 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 338 Engine Temperature Warning 222 Exterior 95 Fog 181 H...

Page 509: ...elt Reminder 222 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 19 Service 470 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 229 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 231 Traction Control 338 Turn Signal 95 Voltage 221 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 220 Loading Vehicle 382 Capacities 383 Tires 345 Locks 31 Automatic Door 33 Auto Unlock 33 Door 31 Power Door 32 Low Tire Pressure System 362 Lubrication Body 437 Lumbar Support 170 Mainten...

Page 510: ...ed 128 Outside 128 Rearview 125 Vanity 129 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 362 Mopar Parts 427 MTBE ETBE 371 New Vehicle Break In Period 90 Occupant Restraints 40 Occupant Restraints Sedan 60 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 370 Odometer 224 Trip 224 Oil Change Indicator 227 Oil Change Indicator Reset 227 Oil Engine 429 Capacity 475 Change Interval 227 Checking 429 Dips...

Page 511: ... 4 Paint Care 453 Panic Alarm 26 Parking Brake 328 Passenger Seat Back Tilt Easy Entry System 170 Passing Light 181 Personal Settings 246 Pets 90 Phone Cellular 129 Phone Hands Free Uconnect 129 Placard Tire and Loading Information 346 Power Accessory Delay 12 Deck Lid Release 38 Door Locks 32 Mirrors 127 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 202 Seats 166 Steering 327 Windows 34 Pregnant Women and S...

Page 512: ...75 Reminder Seat Belt 55 Remote Control Security Alarm 18 Starting System 28 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 283 Remote Starting System 28 Remote Trunk Release 38 Replacement Bulbs 469 Replacement Keys 16 Replacement Parts 427 Replacement Tires 359 Reporting Safety Defects 493 Resetting Oil Change Indicator 227 Restraint Head 171 Restraints Child 69 Restraints Occupa...

Page 513: ...s 51 Rear Seat 43 Reminder 222 Untwisting Procedure 48 Seats 165 Adjustment 165 Easy Entry 170 Heated 168 Height Adjustment 166 Lumbar Support 170 Memory 170 Power 166 Reclining 169 Seatback Release 170 Tilting 166 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 476 Sentry Key Immobilizer 15 Sentry Key Programming 17 Service Assistance 489 Service Contract 491 Service Manuals 494 Set...

Page 514: ...teering Wheel Audio Controls 283 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 283 Storage 468 Storage Vehicle 296 Stuck Freeing 415 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 57 Synthetic Engine Oil 431 System Remote Starting 28 Tachometer 224 Taillights 473 Telescoping Steering Column 188 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 290 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 220 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Theft Syst...

Page 515: ...PMS 362 Pressure Warning Light 231 Quality Grading 495 Radial 353 Replacement 359 Rotation 361 Safety 340 Sizes 341 Snow Tires 354 Spare Tire 400 Spinning 357 Trailer Towing 390 Tread Wear Indicators 358 Tire Safety Information 340 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 388 Tonneau Cover 101 To Open Hood 175 Towing 384 24 Hour Towing Assistance 143 Disabled Vehicle 417 Guide 387 Recreational 395 Weight 387 ...

Page 516: ...ry RKE 21 Transporting Pets 90 Tread Wear Indicators 358 Trip Computer 235 Trip Odometer 224 Trip Odometer Reset Button 228 Trunk Lid Deck Lid 38 Trunk Release Remote Control 38 Turn Signals 180 UCI Connector 276 Uconnect Hands Free Phone 129 Understanding Your Instrument Panel 218 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 495 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 276 Universal Transmitter 192 Unleaded Gas...

Page 517: ...autions 6 Warranty Information 492 Washer Adding Fluid 438 Washers Windshield 184 Washing Vehicle 454 Water Driving Through 324 Wheel and Wheel Trim 456 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 456 Wind Buffeting 38 Window Fogging 297 Windows 34 Power 34 Windshield Defroster 93 Windshield Washers 184 Fluid 438 Windshield Wiper Blades 438 Windshield Wipers 184 Windstop 111 Folding 111 Wiper Blade Replacement 438 ...

Page 518: ...nection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shie...

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