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Driving

On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

E-85 Fuel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377

Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)

. . . . . . 159

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . 207
Emergency Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Emergency, In Case of

Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420

Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 428
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444,473
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84,377
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373,472
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431,472,473
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198,212,432
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425,433
Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Oil Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432,472

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INDEX

Summary of Contents for 200 Sedan 2012

Page 1: ...200 Sedan O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 2 3 31 11 10 41 AM ...

Page 2: ...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 disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improvements to its products without impo...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 475 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 489 10 INDEX 499 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction 4 䡵 How To Use This Manual 4 䡵 Warnings And Cautions 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number 6 䡵 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威 parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which ...

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

Page 8: ...information Observe all Warnings and Cautions 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 on ...

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 accident resulting in serious injury or death Stamped VIN Location 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 11: ... 䡵 Sentry Key威 15 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 18 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 18 Rearming The System 19 To Arm The System 19 To Disarm The System 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry If Equipped 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE If Equipped 21 To Unlock The Doors 22 To Lock The Doors 24 To Unlatch The Trunk 25 Using The Panic Alarm 25 2 ...

Page 12: ...ower Window Switches 34 Auto Window Down If Equipped 35 Auto Window Up With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped 36 Window Lockout Switch 37 Wind Buffeting 38 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release 38 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning 39 Trunk Internal Emergency Release 39 䡵 Occupant Restraints 39 Lap Shoulder Belts 43 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 47 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 48 Rear Seat Belts 49 Se...

Page 13: ...plemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags 57 Air Bag System Components 59 Advanced Front Air Bag Features 59 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls 63 Event Data Recorder EDR 70 Child Restraints 71 Transporting Pets 82 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 82 䡵 Safety Tips 83 Transporting Passengers 83 Exhaust Gas 84 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 85 Periodic Safety Checks You Should ...

Page 14: ...our 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 Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position push the key and cylinder inward rotate the key to the LOCK position and remove the key Vehicle Key 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH...

Page 15: ...uipped 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 Opening either door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches radio hands free system i...

Page 16: ...s to an unlocked vehicle Continued WARNING Continued 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 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 c...

Page 17: ...le of this manual SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded electronic chip transponder to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only key...

Page 18: ...stem is not compat ible with some after market remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection All of the keys provided with your 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 Sentry Key威 has been...

Page 19: ...witch 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 swi...

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: ...trument 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 period if a door is opened or the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN the Vehicle Securit...

Page 22: ...ound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected The exterior lights will flash and the horn will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Tamper Alert If the alarm was triggered but the warning signals have timed out the park a...

Page 23: ...r control is in the Dome defeat position extreme bottom position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or activate the Panic Alarm from distances approximately 66 ft 20 m using a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE The line of transmission mus...

Page 24: ...ures in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds but not longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature whil...

Page 25: ...Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds but not longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key remov...

Page 26: ...h the RKE transmitter This feature can be turned on or off To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped with EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press the LOCK button on ...

Page 27: ...l flash the horn will pulse on and off and the Illuminated Entry system if equipped will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph 8 km h or greater 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 noise...

Page 28: ...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 that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ...

Page 29: ... while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an auto matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start Shift lever in PARK Doors closed Hood closed Trunk closed Hazard switch off Brake switch inactive brake pedal n...

Page 30: ... vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema turely Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Start Aborted Hood Ajar Remote Start Aborted Trunk Ajar Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low Remote Start Aborted System Fault The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled to the ON RUN position To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter tw...

Page 31: ...essed To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle NOTE To avoid unintentional shut downs the system will disable the one time press of the Remote Start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the en...

Page 32: ... and lock your vehicle 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 brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave the ...

Page 33: ...witch to lock or unlock the doors Automatic Door Locks If Equipped The auto door lock feature default condition is disabled When enabled the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle s speed exceeds 15 mph 24 km h The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer Please see your authorized dealer for service Power Door Loc...

Page 34: ...n Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key ...

Page 35: ...TE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat the rear doors of your vehicle have a Child Protection Door Lock system Child Protection Door Lock Location 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 ...

Page 36: ...ehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child Protection locks are engaged NOTE For emergency exit with the system engaged move the lock knob up UNLOCKED position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches The control on the driver s door has up down switches that give you fingertip...

Page 37: ...n can become entrapped by the win dows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Auto Window Down If Equipped The front window controls on the driver and passenger door trim panels have an Auto Down feature These switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability Push the window switch past the first detent release and the window will go dow...

Page 38: ...nic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Auto Window Up With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent release and the window will go up automatically To cancel the Auto Up movement operate the switch either in the up or down direction and rel...

Page 39: ...o Up Anytime the vehicle battery goes dead the Auto Up function will be disabled To reactivate the Auto Up feature pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors To disa...

Page 40: ...from outside the vehicle From inside the vehicle the trunk lid can be released by pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel NOTE The shift lever must be in PARK for this button to operate To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle press and release the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times With the ignition switch in the ON R...

Page 41: ...ion or heat stroke Trunk Internal Emergency Release As a security measure a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow in the dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in yo...

Page 42: ... belt systems except the driver s include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you an...

Page 43: ...s should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child seat must ride in the front passenger s...

Page 44: ...ir bags Continued WARNING Continued Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air Bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC and Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB also need room to...

Page 45: ...with lap shoulder belts The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or accidents This feature allows the shoul der part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions However in an accident the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt ...

Page 46: ...one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat next to your arm Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessar...

Page 47: ...ossibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 ...

Page 48: ...ced behind you will not protect you from injury during an accident 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 meant to be used together 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch...

Page 49: ...ctor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or...

Page 50: ...it clears the folded webbing Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push anchorage button to release the anchor age and move it up or down to the position that serves you best As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average...

Page 51: ...he passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant s mid section so as to not activate the ALR If the ALR is activated you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing...

Page 52: ...hicle sensitive emergency locking mode WARNING The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re tractor ALR feature or any other seat belt func tion is not working properly when checked ac cording 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...

Page 53: ... 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 an accident 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: ...rward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism 1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha nism 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 57: ...front passenger BeltAlert威 to fasten their seat 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威 warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph 8 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermit...

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

Page 59: ... 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 covers NOTE These air bags a...

Page 60: ...ation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC they are located above the side windows The trim covering the side air bags is labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Ba...

Page 61: ...nsioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors The first stage inflator ...

Page 62: ...tive covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occu...

Page 63: ...ion to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The SABIC air bags deploy down ward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment Being too close to the SA...

Page 64: ...he perfor mance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury Continued WARNING Continued If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments bolts or screws for instal lation on the vehicle ...

Page 65: ... on the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions includi...

Page 66: ...power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part...

Page 67: ...gs Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly deflate...

Page 68: ...ese events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to ...

Page 69: ... or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burn...

Page 70: ...e front seat belt retrac tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im mediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Con troller System serviced as well Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring includi...

Page 71: ...act your autho rized 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 72: ...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 73: ... rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and o...

Page 74: ...t two years old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchor system Refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH WARNING Rearward facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehic...

Page 75: ...e vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s d...

Page 76: ...arefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it All passenger seating positions contain automatic locking retractors However any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child...

Page 77: ... child restraint anchor age system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt All rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats having flexible webbing mounted lower attachments Child seats with fixed lower ...

Page 78: ...able for some time In fact many child restraint manufacturers will provide add on tether strap kits for some of their older products Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages will continue to have features fo...

Page 79: ... children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle Installing The LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Again carefully follow the insta...

Page 80: ...u are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint Finally tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions NOTE Ensure tha...

Page 81: ...dly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraint Tether Strap 1 Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat If your vehicle is equipped with adju...

Page 82: ...ing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belts The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor to secure a Child Restraint System CRS These types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extra...

Page 83: ...webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twi...

Page 84: ... back Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in an accident Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine and...

Page 85: ...sand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death It is extremely dangerous to ride in a ca...

Page 86: ...t the blower at high speed If you are required to drive with the trunk liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system w...

Page 87: ...n for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an autho rized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air direc...

Page 88: ...s will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Al ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning 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...

Page 89: ...per cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of 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 detected or ...

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Page 91: ...4 Adjusting Sideview Mirrors 96 Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature 96 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 97 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 97 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 97 Operation 100 Phone Call Features 107 Uconnect Phone Features 110 Advanced Phone Connectivity 115 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 117 General Information 128 3 ...

Page 92: ...clining Seats 138 Lumbar Support If Equipped 140 Head Restraints 140 Fold Flat Passenger Seatback 144 Folding Rear Seat 145 Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest 146 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 146 䡵 Lights 148 Multifunction Lever 148 Headlights And Parking Lights 149 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 149 Headlight Time Delay 150 Turn Signals 150 Lane Change Assist 151 High Low Beam Switch 151 Flash To...

Page 93: ...utomatic Headlights Only 157 䡵 Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 158 䡵 Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 159 To Activate 160 To Set A Desired Speed 160 To Deactivate 160 To Resume Speed 161 To Vary The Speed Setting 161 To Accelerate For Passing 161 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 162 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink威 163 Programming A Rolling Code 164 Programming A Non Rolling Code 166 Ca...

Page 94: ...173 Sunshade Operation 173 Wind Buffeting 173 Sunroof Maintenance 173 Ignition Off Operation 174 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 174 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver If Equipped 178 䡵 Cupholders 178 Front Seat Cupholders 178 Rear Cupholders 178 䡵 Storage 180 Glovebox Storage Compartment 180 䡵 Console Features 180 Storage 180 䡵 Cargo Area Features 182 Ski Pass Through 184 䡵 Rear Window Features 184 Rear...

Page 95: ... 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 Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror A light Adjusting Rearview Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 96: ...lluminate 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 Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door trim panel Automatic Dimming Mirror 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 97: ...indicated Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move When you are finished adjusting the mirror turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror Power Mirror Switch Mirror Directions 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ...

Page 98: ... objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other objects Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side mirror Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be mo...

Page 99: ...or is on each sun visor To use the mirror lower the sun visor and rotate the mirror cover upward The lights will turn on automatically Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights Uconnect Phone IF EQUIPPED Uconnect Phone is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system Uconnect Phone al lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands e g Call ѧ ...

Page 100: ...hicle and enables you to mute the system s microphone for private conversation The Uconnect Phone is driven through your Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile mobile phone Uconnect features Bluetooth威 technology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to con nect to each other without wires or a docking station so Uconnect Phone works no matter where you stow your mobile phone be it ...

Page 101: ... command Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra dio The individual buttons are described in the Operation section The Uconnect Phone can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 mobile phone See the Uconnect website for supported phones Refer to your mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for details The Uconnect Phone is fully integrated with t...

Page 102: ...s into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the compound form voice command Phonebook New Entry or you can break the compound form command into two voice com mands Phonebook and New Entry Please re member the Uconnect Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet meters away from you V...

Page 103: ...after the beep say Pair a Device and follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identi fication Number PIN which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone You can enter any four digit PIN You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process For identification purposes you will be prompted to give the Uconnect Phone a name for your mobile...

Page 104: ... call For example you can say 234 567 8901 The Uconnect Phone will confirm the phone number and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call By Saying A Name Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Call The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of...

Page 105: ...on e g Home Work Mobile or Other This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone book entry if desired When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The Uconnect Phone will allow yo...

Page 106: ... for example after you start the vehicle A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect Phone Depending on the maximum number of entries down loaded there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used Until then if avail able the previously downloaded phonebook is avail able for use Only the phonebook of the...

Page 107: ... are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook call the number you just edited or return to the main menu Phonebook Edit Entry can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add J...

Page 108: ...ish to delete home work mobile other or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Delete Erase All Uconnect Phonebook Entries Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Erase All The Uconnect Phone will ask you to verif...

Page 109: ...ne Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if the feature s are available on your mobile service plan For example if your mobile service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone Check with your mobile service provider for the features that you have Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call No Call Currently In Progress ...

Page 110: ... press the button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first call refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section To combine two calls refer to Conference Call in this section Place Retrieve A Call From Hold To put a call on hold press the button until you hear a s...

Page 111: ...een joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the button Only the active call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call If the active call is terminated by the phone far end a call on hold may not become active automatically This is cell phone dependent To bring the call back from hold press and hold th...

Page 112: ...cally transferred from the Uconnect Phone to the mobile phone An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF Uconnect Phone Features Language Selection To change the language that the Uconnect Phone is using Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Es...

Page 113: ...ada and Mexico NOTE The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number dialed may not be applicable with the available mobile service and area If supported this number may be programmable on some systems To do this press the button and say Setup followed by Emergency The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your...

Page 114: ...ollowed by Towing Assistance Paging To learn how to page refer to Working with Automated Systems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out 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 ...

Page 115: ...all and then press the button and say Send The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and 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 m...

Page 116: ...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威 mobile phone the audio will be played through your vehic...

Page 117: ...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 connect ...

Page 118: ... 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 approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete Uconnect ...

Page 119: ...raining System Training or Start Voice Training command 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 results the Voice Training session should be com pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated ...

Page 120: ...se smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in the phonebook when th...

Page 121: ...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 loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect Phone Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle syste...

Page 122: ...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 say the message you wish to send or say List Messages There are 20 preset messages To send a message press the butto...

Page 123: ...g 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet 19 Send number to call 20 Start without me Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON OFF Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop the system from announcing the new incoming mes sages Press the button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup SMS Incoming Message Announcement you will then be given a choice to change it 3 UNDER...

Page 124: ...nerally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 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 fifteen seconds prior to using the system 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

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Page 128: ...ive six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 129: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ...

Page 130: ...ce 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 System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in s...

Page 131: ...ommands 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 speaking volume The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be ...

Page 132: ...ou 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 or Radio AM In this mode you may say the following commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next sta...

Page 133: ...ollowing 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 mode say Disc In this mode you may say th...

Page 134: ...y recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Command button to stop playing memos You proceed 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 on of the following Change to setup Switch to system setup Change...

Page 135: ...oice to the system and will improve recognition 2 Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect Voice For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a part of the Oc...

Page 136: ...ped The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the seat near the floor Use the bottom switch to move the seat up down forward rearward or to tilt the seat The top switch controls the seatback recliner 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 t...

Page 137: ...he seatback can be adjusted forward or backward Push the seatback switch forward or rear ward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted b...

Page 138: ...ne for LOW and none for OFF Press the switch once to select HIGH level heating Press the switch a second time to select LOW level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes When the HIGH level setting is selected the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of...

Page 139: ...s a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat Manual Front Seat Adjustment The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat near the floor Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear ward Release the bar once the seat is in the position de...

Page 140: ...ure enhances comfort for petite as well as tall drivers A lever with a ratcheting mechanism located on the outboard side of the seat raises and lowers it Total travel is 2 2 in 56 mm Reclining Seats The recliner control is located on the side of the seat To recline lean forward slightly before lifting the lever then lean back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the ...

Page 141: ...u could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Seatback Adjustment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 ...

Page 142: ...hould 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 pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death...

Page 143: ...back of the occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts Refer to Occupant Re straints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve hicle for further information To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the push button locate...

Page 144: ...sh rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head NOTE The head restraints should only be removed by quali fied technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized dealer Active Head Restraint Normal Position Active Head Restraint Tilted 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 145: ...RNING Continued Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand foot or loose cargo To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se cured as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed Head Res...

Page 146: ...passenger seat also releases the seatback to fold forward The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded rim for retaining items stored on the seatback panel Seatback Adjustment Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 147: ...eatback to the upright position be sure the seatback is latched WARNING The rear cargo area of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children They could be seriously injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system Folding Rear Seats 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 ...

Page 148: ...ng armrest with cupholders TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel Folding Rear Seat Armrest Hood Release Lever 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 149: ...e hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the left underside of the hood NOTE Before closing the hood make sure to stow the prop rod in its proper location Hood Safety Catch Hood Prop Rod Hole Location 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 ...

Page 150: ...n 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 co...

Page 151: ...king 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 ...

Page 152: ...ill illuminate during this time Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights NOTE If either light remains on and does no...

Page 153: ...by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you This will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released NOTE If the multifunction lever is held in the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds the high beams will shut off If this occurs wait 30 seconds for the next flash to pass operation Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever To ...

Page 154: ...or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brigh...

Page 155: ...el so that the light can be aimed at a specific spot if desired The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle They will not turn off automatically Interior lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Dimmer Control Interior Dome Lamp 3 UNDERSTAN...

Page 156: ...e a door is open To restore interior light operation either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch 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 opera...

Page 157: ...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 158: ...r washer control lever toward you and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired 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...

Page 159: ... from a passing vehicle As long as the lever is held down the wipers will 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 head...

Page 160: ...nding Your In strument Panel 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 m...

Page 161: ...iving 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 NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Control ...

Page 162: ... 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 Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on lev...

Page 163: ...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 released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 2 km h To Accele...

Page 164: ...on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 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威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink威 buttons located on either the overhead console headliner or sunvisor designate the ...

Page 165: ...m Erase all channels before you begin programming To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink威 buttons I and III for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink威 for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any...

Page 166: ...It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 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威 button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Button 1...

Page 167: ... door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed 6 Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the garage door opener device activates programming is complete...

Page 168: ...and hold both the Homelink威 button you want to program and the hand held transmit ter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The Homelink威 indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink威 has received the fre quency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid 5 Press and hold the progra...

Page 169: ...er several seconds of trans mission which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 ...

Page 170: ...for programming plug it back in at this time Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Canadian Gate O...

Page 171: ...tive Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original hand held transmit ter Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code Did you unplug the device for programming and remember to plug it back in If you have any problems or require assistance please cal...

Page 172: ...as Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interferenc...

Page 173: ...apment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passen gers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through ...

Page 174: ...second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will rem...

Page 175: ...if the sunroof is open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if so equipped is in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open then open ...

Page 176: ...front door will cancel this feature The time is programmable Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 Volt 13 Amp electrical power outlets on this vehicle Both of the power outlets are protected by a fuse The instrument panel power out...

Page 177: ...r console power outlet is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the engine from starting NOTE To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob and element must be used Instrument Panel Power Outlet Center Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ...

Page 178: ...ed 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 Limited Warranty 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 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHIC...

Page 179: ...ones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the...

Page 180: ... of Your Vehicle for further information CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders in the center console will accommodate either two large size cups or two 20 oz 5 L bottles or cans The one peice insert can be easily removed for cleaning An optional removable ashtray may be located in one of the cupholders Rear Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the armrest between the rear s...

Page 181: ...door trim panels WARNING If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder they can spill when the door is closed burn ing the occupants Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury Rear Cupholders Rear Bottle Holder 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 ...

Page 182: ...rage 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 comfort The center console can be used for storage and is also equipped with an electrical power outlet Refer to Power Outlets in Understanding The Feature of Your Vehicle for further information Glovebox Storage Compartment 180 UNDERS...

Page 183: ... 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 Center Console Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ...

Page 184: ...y 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 seatb...

Page 185: ... and use seat belts The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve hicle 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 m...

Page 186: ... 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 187: ...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 abra sive 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 185 ...

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Page 189: ...s 206 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 207 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 209 Oil Change Required If Equipped 212 EVIC Main Menu 213 Compass Display 213 Average Fuel Economy 216 Distance To Empty DTE 216 Tire Psi 217 Elapsed Time 217 EVIC Units Selection Units In Display 217 System Status 218 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 218 4 ...

Page 190: ...5 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped 237 䡵 Media Center 730N 430 430N RHR RER RBZ RHB CD DVD HDD NAV If Equipped 241 Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped 241 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped 241 䡵 Media Center 130 Sales Code RES 241 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 242 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 245 Notes On Playing MP...

Page 191: ... Or External USB Device 267 Using This Feature 268 Controlling The iPod威 Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons 268 Play Mode 268 List Or Browse Mode 270 Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA 272 䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls If Equipped 273 Radio Operation 274 CD Player 274 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 275 䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones 275 䡵 Climate Controls 276 Manual Heating And Air Condition...

Page 192: ...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 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 193: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 ...

Page 194: ...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 195: ...ICE 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 check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected at an autho...

Page 196: ...etermined using the procedure shown in Maintaining Your Vehicle 10 Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold Further overheating will cause the tempera ture gauge to pass H the indicator will continuous...

Page 197: ...rp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger ous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immedi...

Page 198: ...transmission NOTE You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK 14 Odometer Display Trip Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the ve hicle has been driven U S Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced th...

Page 199: ...ed gASCAP Fuel Cap Fault HOTOIL Engine Oil Temperature Exceeds Safe Threshold NOTE If the instrument cluster is equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC then warnings such as Low Tire Door Ajar and Trunk Ajar will display in the EVIC Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC for specific messages LoW tirE When the appropriate condition exists the odometer di...

Page 200: ...fter 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 ignition switch to the ON position To turn off the message temporarily press and rel...

Page 201: ...dometer 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 detected the light will come on while the engine is running If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing however see your autho riz...

Page 202: ...e light bulb 21 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on 22 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds when the alarm system is arming The light will begin to flash slowly indicating that the system is armed The light will stop flashing when the vehicle is disarmed 23 Anti Lock Brake ABS...

Page 203: ...ght in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction In dicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers...

Page 204: ...icantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping...

Page 205: ...ion properly 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 opera tion or sensor damage may result when using re placement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sealant from a ca...

Page 206: ...amage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants wood cardboard etc This could result in death or serious injury to the driver occupants or others 27 Transm...

Page 207: ...hts to low beam 29 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display If Equipped This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro priate conditions exist Refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC for further information MINI TRIP COMPUTER IF EQUIPPED The Mini Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster and features a driver interactive trip information and temperature display...

Page 208: ...hen press and hold the RESET button located on the steering wheel The following displays can be reset or changed Trip A Trip B Trip Odometer ODO This display shows the distance traveled since the last 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 Mini Trip Contr...

Page 209: ...PED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster The EVIC consists of the following Compass Heading Display N S E W NE NW SE SW Mileage Avg MPG Miles To Empty Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 ...

Page 210: ...laying The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons on the instrument panel switch bank located below the climate controls Press and release the MENU button to advance the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu features Upon reaching the last item in the Main Menu the EVIC will advance to the first item in the Main Menu with the next MENU button press and rel...

Page 211: ...ous Trip Functions Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Turn Signal On with a continuous warning chime after one mile traveled Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Rear Turn Signal ...

Page 212: ...uel low Remote start disabled System fault Oil Change Required with a single chime Low Tire with a graphic of the car showing which tire s is are low with a single chime Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Starting and Operat ing Check TPM System with a single chime Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Starting and Operat ing Gear Not Available Refer to Automatic Transmission Six Sp...

Page 213: ... Transmission C635 If Equipped in Starting and Operating for further information Trans Getting Hot Press Brake Refer to Automatic Transmission Six Speed Automatic Transmission C635 If Equipped in Starting and Operating for further information Trans Hot Stop Safely Shift To P Refer to Auto matic Transmission Six Speed Automatic Transmis sion C635 If Equipped in Starting and Operating for further in...

Page 214: ...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 ignition switch to the ON RUN position To turn off the message temporarily press and release the MENU button To rese...

Page 215: ...Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time the EVIC prompts a reset with a SELECT button graphic and the word RESET next to it When the SELECT button is pressed the selected feature will reset and RESET ALL will display next to the SELECT button graphic Pressing SELECT a second time will reset both Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time After three seconds without pressing SELECT RESET ALL will return t...

Page 216: ...ng one or 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 ina...

Page 217: ...ly 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 instrument panel This is where the compass module is located and such devices may interfere and cause false compass readings To Change Compas...

Page 218: ...rom 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 tank This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly ...

Page 219: ...on only function and cannot be reset Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the RUN or START position Elapsed time is displayed as follows hours minutes seconds Elapsed time can be reset by pressing and holding the SELECT button as prompted in the EVIC display Upon reset all digits will change to zeros and...

Page 220: ...ys in the EVIC Press and release the DOWN button to display the following programmable features Language When in this display you may select different languages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects English Spanish French German Italian or Dutch de pending on availability As you continue the displayed information will be ...

Page 221: ...als will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the Sound Horn on lock feature selected To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Headlamp Off Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle...

Page 222: ... 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 sec or 90 sec appears Display Units In The EVIC and odometer can be changed between En...

Page 223: ...s correct The clock will adjust slowly at first and then quicker the longer the button is held MEDIA CENTER 230 REQ AM FM STEREO RADIO AND 6 DISC CD DVD CHANGER MP3 WMA AUX JACK NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate Setting The Analog Clock Media Center 230 REQ 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 ...

Page 224: ...he SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in A...

Page 225: ... Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time and frequency display Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE...

Page 226: ...e right 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 to...

Page 227: ...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 undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Old...

Page 228: ... 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 NOTE Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries Push the AUDIO SELECT button to select an entry and make changes DVD Enter When the disc is in DVD Menu mode selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the curre...

Page 229: ...ions can only be made while playing a DVD VES Power Allows you to turn VES ON and OFF if equipped VES Lock Locks out rear VES remote controls if equipped VES CH1 CH2 Allows the user to change the mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by pressing the AUDIO SELECT button if equipped Set Home Clock Pressing the SELECT button allows you to set the clock Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to...

Page 230: ...roll up and down to select the number and then push to select Subtitle Language If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle language effective only if the language is supported by the disc You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting other Enter the country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and the...

Page 231: ...commit to pushbutton memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton ...

Page 232: ... may take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code of the player a maximum of five times CAUTION The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions When this occurs the radio will indicate Disc Hot and shut off until a safe temperature is reached This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components NOTE The ignition swit...

Page 233: ...utton for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF SEEK Button CD MODE Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pre...

Page 234: ...3 WMA DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are...

Page 235: ...n MP3 WMA files named with the MP3 WMA extension may cause play back problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 WMA and will not play the file When using the MP3 WMA encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 WMA 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 WMA fil...

Page 236: ...scs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders 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 LIST Button DISC Mode for MP3 WMA Play Pressing the LIST button will br...

Page 237: ...X jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 WMA player cassette player or microphone and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil iary device if the AUX jack is connected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to ...

Page 238: ...on the DVD for further details Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped Refer to Video Entertainment System VES for fur ther details Dolby威 Manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories Dolby威 and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby威 Laboratories Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technol ogy that is protected by U S patents and other ...

Page 239: ...y to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory installed satellite radio system in your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your on line listening account For further information call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com or at www siriuscanada ca for Canadian residents E...

Page 240: ...e decreased performance Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle Dense tree coverage may in...

Page 241: ...forma tion between Artist Song Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time press and hold again to return to normal display RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows TUNE Control Rotary...

Page 242: ... channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second c...

Page 243: ...B user s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details MEDIA CENTER 130 SALES CODE RES NOTE The radio sales code is ...

Page 244: ... volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it TIME Button Press the TIME button to al...

Page 245: ...t 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 Pu...

Page 246: ...ot be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be se...

Page 247: ...es not go into the slot more than 1 0 in 2 5 cm a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION T...

Page 248: ...turn to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Pres...

Page 249: ...rmats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximu...

Page 250: ...radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the MP3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates ...

Page 251: ...oading 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 player...

Page 252: ...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 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 253: ...own 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 Of Your Vehicle Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to U...

Page 254: ...just the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button For vehicles equipped with satellite radio press the SETUP button use the TUNE SCROLL control to select SET CLOCK and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 For v...

Page 255: ...tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Push the rotary TUNE S...

Page 256: ...t Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports S...

Page 257: ... The minutes will begin to blink Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the d...

Page 258: ... to DISC AUX mode 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 CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks Inserting Compact Disc s Gently insert one CD into...

Page 259: ...ttempt 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 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on conver...

Page 260: ...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 pace Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran domly selected track Press the SET RND button a second time to stop Ran dom Play Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 f...

Page 261: ...io 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 extension Level 2 31 including a separator and a three chara...

Page 262: ... rates MPEG Specification 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 Specification Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps 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 and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags ID3 version 2 is not supp...

Page 263: ...ing up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files The folder list will time out after five seconds INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll thro...

Page 264: ...five seconds when the ignition is OFF Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This service offers over 130 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites a...

Page 265: ...til Sirius ID is selected Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen Selecting Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Satellite Antenna To ensure opt...

Page 266: ...e the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search...

Page 267: ...SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will ...

Page 268: ...ows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equippe...

Page 269: ... to the appropriate Uconnect Multimedia radio User s Manual for iPod威 or external USB device support capability Connecting an iPod威 or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate plays media but does not use the iPod威 MP3 control feature to control the connected device Connecting The iPod姞 Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod威 or ex...

Page 270: ...ehicle 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 Play Browse and List the iPod威 contents The audio device battery charges when plugged into the USB AUX connector if supported by the specific audio device Controlling The iPod姞 Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons To get into the...

Page 271: ...track by pressing and holding the FF button A single press backward RW or forward FF will jump backward or forward respectively for five seconds Use the SEEK and SEEK buttons to jump to the previous or next track Pressing the SEEK button during play mode will jump to the next track in the list or press the VR button and say Next or Previous Track While a track is playing press the INFO button to s...

Page 272: ...lay then the shuffle mode is ON List Or Browse Mode During Play mode pressing any of the buttons described below will bring up List mode List mode enables scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the audio device TUNE control knob The TUNE control knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device or external USB device Turning it clockwise forward and counterclock...

Page 273: ...item in that list on the second line To exit List mode without selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode LIST button The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod威 or external USB device Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top menu item to be selected and press the TUNE control knob This will display the next sub menu list item on the audio devic...

Page 274: ...n accident Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Uconnect phone system Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons To get into the BTSA mode press either AUX button on the radio or press the VR button and say Bluetooth Streaming Audio Play Mode When switched to BTSA mode some audio devices can start playing music over the vehicle s audio system but some devi...

Page 275: ...us Track Use the SEEK DOWN button or press the VR button on the radio and say Previous Track to jump to the previous track music on your cellular phone Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device Only the current song that is playing will display info STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the three ...

Page 276: ... Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand switch will tune to the next preset station that you have pro grammed in the radio preset pushbutton CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Press...

Page 277: ...n playing a particu lar disc it may be damaged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be ...

Page 278: ...ontrol Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven tilation system in any mode The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the O OFF position There are four blower speeds NOTE For vehicles equipped with Remote Start the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the O Off position Manual Te...

Page 279: ...tors may reduce airflow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance Mode Control Air Direction Rotate this control to choose from sev eral patterns of air distribution You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols on the con trol or a blend of two of these modes The closer the setting is to a particular symbol the more air distribution you receive from that mode Pane...

Page 280: ...rt while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maxi mum blower and temperature settings for best wind shield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix Defrost or a blend of these modes even if the Air Conditioning A C button is not pressed This dehu midifies the air ...

Page 281: ...ed in Floor Mix or Defrost modes If the Recirculation button is depressed while in any of these modes the LED indicator will flash several times then go out Recirculation will be dis abled automatically is these modes are selected The A C can be deselected manually without disturb ing the mode control selection When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position the recirculation feature will ...

Page 282: ...d the A C compressor Then move the temperature control to the desired temperature Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped Automatic Operation The Automatic Temperature Control system automati cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger Automatic Temperature Control 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 283: ...ically Selecting the O OFF position on the blower control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake 72 F 22 C is the recommended setting for maximum comfort 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 i...

Page 284: ...ode there are seven blower speeds that can be individual selected In off 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 ti...

Page 285: ...4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 ...

Page 286: ...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 287: ...on will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate After ten minutes the system will return to normal AUTO mode function and the LED will turn off 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 the floor defrost...

Page 288: ...o go into Recirculation Mode at this time If you would like the system to go into Recirculation Mode you must first move the Mode knob to Panel Mix and then press the Recirculation button This feature reduces the possibil ity of window fogging Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather condi tions Summer Operation The engine...

Page 289: ... be quickly re moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost The Mix mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating If side window fogging be comes a problem increase blower speed Vehicle win dows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Side Window Demisters A ...

Page 290: ...take is clear of ice slush and snow A C Air Filter If Equipped The A C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from entering the cabin The filter acts on air coming from outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas senger compartment Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for A C Air Filter service information or see your authorized dealer for service Refer to Maintena...

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Page 293: ...ine Fails To Start 297 After Starting 299 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 299 䡵 Automatic Transmission 300 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock Systems 301 Key Ignition Park Interlock 301 Brake Transmission Interlock System 301 Four Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 302 Gear Ranges 302 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 62Te If Equipped 309 5 ...

Page 294: ...ng Water 329 Shallow Standing Water 329 䡵 Power Steering 331 Power Steering Fluid Check 331 䡵 Parking Brake 332 䡵 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 335 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 337 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 337 Traction Control System TCS 337 Brake Assist System BAS 338 Electronic Stability Control ESC 339 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC Off Indicator Light 341 䡵 Tire Safety ...

Page 295: ...5 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 356 Full Size Spare If Equipped 357 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 357 Tire Spinning 358 Tread Wear Indicators 358 Life Of Tire 359 Replacement Tires 360 䡵 Tire Chains 361 䡵 Snow Tires 362 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 362 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 363 Base System 366 Premium System If Equipped 368 General Information 372 䡵 Fuel Requirements 373 Reformul...

Page 296: ... 379 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles 379 Starting 380 Cruising Range 380 Replacement Parts 380 Maintenance 381 䡵 Adding Fuel 381 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 381 Loose Filler Cap Message 383 䡵 Vehicle Loading 384 Vehicle Certification Label 384 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 384 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 384 Overloading 385 Loading 385 䡵 Trailer Towin...

Page 297: ...ximum Trailer Weight Ratings 389 Trailer And Tongue Weight 390 Towing Requirements 391 Towing Tips 395 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 396 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 396 Recreational Towing All Models 397 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 ...

Page 298: ...rake pedal or the shift lever Automatic Transmission 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 The ignition switch must be in the ON position and you must press the brake pedal before shifting out of PARK Normal Starting NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without ...

Page 299: ... turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Extreme Cold Weather Below 20 F or 29 C To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater avail able from your dealer is recommended If Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body...

Page 300: ...llowed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again If the engine is ...

Page 301: ...0 to 15 sec onds before trying again After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms 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 cord is bundled under the hood betw...

Page 302: ...ing 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 contro...

Page 303: ...ition and the brake pedal is applied Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK OFF position The key fob can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK OFF position and once removed the shift lever is locked in PARK NOTE If a...

Page 304: ...n shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range PARK This range supplements...

Page 305: ...by trying to move the shift lever rearward with the brake pedal released after you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued 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 ...

Page 306: ... is locked in the PARK position securing 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 vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or...

Page 307: ...ng into PARK move the shift lever all the way forward 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 NEU...

Page 308: ...t city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through all forward gears The DRIVE position provides 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 trav...

Page 309: ...rans mission will operate normally in first and second gear Shifts into third may be delayed to provide second gear operation at higher speeds Using the 3 range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up The 3 range should also be used when descending steep grades to avoid brake...

Page 310: ...problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset it is recommended that you visit your authorized 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 dealer service is required Overdrive Operation The automatic...

Page 311: ...m as if the transmission is not shifting into Overdrive when cold This is normal Shifting between the DRIVE and 3 ranges when the transmission is sufficiently warm will demon strate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive Six Speed Automatic Transmission 62TE If Equipped The shift lever position display located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gea...

Page 312: ...ick威 shift control refer to AutoStick威 in Starting And Operating for further information Moving the shift lever to the left or right while in the AutoStick威 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 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear ran...

Page 313: ...r 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 apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely i...

Page 314: ... the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Continued WARNING Continued Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and remove the ignition key Once the key is rem...

Page 315: ...ers could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRA...

Page 316: ...e when vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running The engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake and shift the trans mission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of...

Page 317: ...ssion life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup During cold temperatures transmission operation may be modified depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed This feature im proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency Engagement of the torque converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm refer to the N...

Page 318: ...m is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset we recom mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diag nostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset authorized dealer service is required Overdrive Operation The automatic...

Page 319: ...erdrive when cold This is normal Using the AutoStick威 feature when the transmission is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive Six Speed Automatic Transmission C635 If Equipped The shift lever position display located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lev...

Page 320: ...sitions Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick威 shift control refer to AutoStick威 in Starting And Operating for further information Moving the shift lever to the left or right while in the AutoStick威 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 318 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 321: ...RK 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 apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement a...

Page 322: ... the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Continued WARNING Continued Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and remove the ignition key Once the key is rem...

Page 323: ...ift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever into the P...

Page 324: ...ntrol of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result in severe transmission damage Refer to Recre ational Towing in Starting And Operating and Towing A Disabled Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information DRIVE This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides...

Page 325: ...e described below MESSAGE DESCRIPTION GEAR NOT AVAILABLE In AutoStick威 mode the gear selected by the driver is not available due to a fault condition See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service MESSAGE DESCRIPTION SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driver is currently blocked This oc curs if NEUTRAL is requested while moving with the throttle opened if REVERSE is request...

Page 326: ...nsmission is unable to shift itself automatically due to a fault con dition Use the AutoStick威 mode to shift the transmission manually See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheat ing In AutoStick威 mode try to drive in one specific gear as much as pos sible avoiding frequent gear changes In DRIVE the transmission wil...

Page 327: ...on Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode some gears will be unavailable The transmission will operate only in a certain select set of gears such as 1st 2nd 3rd and Reverse or 1st 3rd 5th and Reverse or 2nd 4th and 6th with no R...

Page 328: ...ehicle AutoStick威 allows you to maximize engine brak ing eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts and improve overall vehicle performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driving cold slippery conditions mountain driving trailer towing and many other situations Operation When the shift lever is in the AutoStick威 position below the DRIVE position it can be...

Page 329: ...d control when AutoStick威 is en gaged The transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStick威 is engaged Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick威 is engaged If a downshift would cause the engine to overspeed that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine If the system detects powertrain overheating the transmission will rev...

Page 330: ...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 331: ...ou 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 is...

Page 332: ...d 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 stop ping distances Therefore after driving through s...

Page 333: ... 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 334: ...evel 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 for further information PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied Al...

Page 335: ...e 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 downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade Apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffic...

Page 336: ...ly injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision Always fully apply the parking brake when leav ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be certain to leave the transmission in PA...

Page 337: ... efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded Continued WARNING Continued The ABS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopa...

Page 338: ... dealer When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you may hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system performing its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph 11 km h ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditio...

Page 339: ... work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to as ESC Anti Lock Brake System ABS This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking Refer to Anti Lock Brake Syst...

Page 340: ...s 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 brakin...

Page 341: ...eer 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 cludi...

Page 342: ... 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 Thi...

Page 343: ...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 remains on after several ...

Page 344: ...gnition 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 OFF Indicator Light indicates the Electronic Stability Control ESC is off TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT ...

Page 345: ... 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 Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into...

Page 346: ...ire 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 code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 344 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 347: ...i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ 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 indicates the maxim...

Page 348: ...fies 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 349: ... 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 pres sure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pres sure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pap...

Page 350: ...ver s side door Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 348 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 351: ...e statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed X...

Page 352: ...to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the se...

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Page 354: ...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 vehicle handli...

Page 355: ...de Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or rear edge of the driver s side door Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental...

Page 356: ...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 357: ...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 repairs Spare Tire Match...

Page 358: ...rary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire Compact spare tire descriptions begin...

Page 359: ...read 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 your original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on th...

Page 360: ...snow or icy conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not...

Page 361: ...ut not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Protect...

Page 362: ... 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 recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s speci...

Page 363: ...el sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle 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 re...

Page 364: ...s above 75 mph 120 km h refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures While studded tires improve performance on ice skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these t...

Page 365: ... The suggested rotation method is the rearward cross shown in the following diagram This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom mended cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1...

Page 366: ...and natural pressure loss through the tire The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recom mended cold placard pressure Once the low tire pressure warning Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light illumi nates you must increase the tire pressure to the recom mended cold placard...

Page 367: ...optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us ing replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use aftermarket tire sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is ...

Page 368: ...ven if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring 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 mount...

Page 369: ... 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 The Tire Pressure Monitori...

Page 370: ...t 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 sure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF as long no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need t...

Page 371: ...ssure 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 showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate ...

Page 372: ... and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid In addition the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYS TEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the Tire Pressure Monito...

Page 373: ... from the TPM sensors but they may not be located in the correct vehicle position The system still needs to be serviced as long as the CHECK TPM SYSTEM message is displayed NOTE 1 The compact spare tire if so equipped does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road ...

Page 374: ...toring Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information General Information This device complies with part 15 of...

Page 375: ...ore considering service for the vehicle Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recom mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci fications if they are available Reformulat...

Page 376: ...fuel contains greater than 10 Ethanol Problems that result from using gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10 Ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under warranty E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain ing 10 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle s wa...

Page 377: ...mance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United Stat...

Page 378: ... engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance Continued CAUTION Continued The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Most of these products contain high concentra tions of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fue...

Page 379: ...inued WARNING Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnor mal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L...

Page 380: ...anol Fuel E 85 E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline WARNING Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury Never have any smok ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov 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 E 85 Fuel Cap 378 STA...

Page 381: ...ring warm up NOTE When the ambient temperature is above 90 F 32 C you may experience hard starting and rough idle following start up even if the above recommendations are followed Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible 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 ...

Page 382: ...gine is fully warmed up NOTE Use of the engine block heater if equipped is beneficial for E 85 startability when the ambient tempera ture is less than 32 F 0 C Cruising Range Because E 85 fuel contains 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...

Page 383: ...in cold starting and may affect driveability ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas 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 381 ...

Page 384: ...ystem 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 WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle w...

Page 385: ...he 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 damaged a gASCAP message will be displayed in the instrument cluster Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard This is an indication that the...

Page 386: ... of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number 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 not exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the...

Page 387: ...ht 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 side ...

Page 388: ... towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes 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 ...

Page 389: ... Certifica tion Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING It is important that you do 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 Trailer Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases i...

Page 390: ...in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain 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 Cla...

Page 391: ... Refer 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 sh...

Page 392: ... or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maximum trailer 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 trailer ...

Page 393: ...rear suspension of the tow vehicle decreasing vehicle stability Negative trailer tongue weight could cause the trailer to squat and potentially become disengaged from the tow vehicle resulting in a runaway trailer condition Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during t...

Page 394: ... to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chassis structure or tires Continued WARNING Continued Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When...

Page 395: ...n pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for informa tion on tread wear indicators and for proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Infor mation in Starting and Operating for information on replacement tires and for proper tire replacement...

Page 396: ...ld lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have a collision Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for ad dition...

Page 397: ...ovide better engine braking If you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 min utes of continuous operation then change the automatic transmission fluid and filter according to the interval specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer tow ing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals NOTE Check the four speed automatic transmission fluid level before towing Six...

Page 398: ...topped 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 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front OK Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK 396 STARTING AND O...

Page 399: ...structions 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 dolly manufacturer s instructions CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle Damage to the drivetrain will result Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission dam age Damage from i...

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Page 401: ... Changing 403 Jack Location 403 Spare Tire Stowage 403 Preparations For Jacking 404 Jacking Instructions 405 Road Tire Installation 411 䡵 Jump Starting 413 Preparations For Jump Start 414 Jump Starting Procedure 416 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 418 䡵 Shift Lever Override 419 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 420 Conventional Automatic Transmission 4 Speed And 6 Speed 62Te 421 6 ...

Page 402: ... Dual Dry Clutch 6 Speed C635 Ddct Automatic Transmission 422 Without The Ignition Key 422 400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 403: ...ill continue to operate even though the ignition is 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 put transaxle in NEUTRAL but do not increase eng...

Page 404: ... 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 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 t...

Page 405: ...ut any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Continued WARNING Continued Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack 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 sh...

Page 406: ...ge 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 Stowage 404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIE...

Page 407: ...k on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers 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 while the vehicle is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehic...

Page 408: ...d 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 lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly NOTE The jack handle attaches to the sid...

Page 409: ...g 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 Removing Jack Handle From Jack Jacking Locations 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 ...

Page 410: ...ced under the jacking location Once the jack is positioned turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 411: ...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 Th...

Page 412: ...rque is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If 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 Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area Secure the assembly using the means provided WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown for...

Page 413: ... 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 Whe...

Page 414: ...ing 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 tightness 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 415: ...t lbs 135 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have 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 ano...

Page 416: ...battery is frozen It could rupture or explode 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 R...

Page 417: ...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 post To remove the cover press the locking tab and pull upward on the cover 4 If u...

Page 418: ...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 cable to the negative post of the booster battery 4 Connect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable to the remote negative post of the vehicle with the discharged...

Page 419: ...ositive 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 starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in spected at your authorized dealer CAUTION Access...

Page 420: ...g motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control ESC turn the system to Partial OFF before attempting to rock the vehicle Refer to Elec tronic Brake Control in Starting and Operating for further information CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicl...

Page 421: ...alfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever 1 Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Remove the cupholder liner 3 Turn the ignition to the ON RUN position without starting the engine 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into the hole at the fr...

Page 422: ...e to your vehicle Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the purpose following equip ment manufacturer s instructions Use of safety chains is mandatory Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brackets State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow must be observed If you must use the accessories wipers defroste...

Page 423: ...urer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not available and the transmis sion is operable the vehicle may be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground under the following condi tions The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL The towing distance must not exceed 15 mi 24 km The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph 40 km h If the trans...

Page 424: ...ng a flatbed Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position Flatbed towing is the preferred towing method However if a flatbed towing vehicle is not available wheel lift towing equip ment may be used Rear towing with the front wheels on the ground is not allowed as transmission damage will occur If rear towing is the only altern...

Page 425: ... 427 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 428 䡵 Replacement Parts 429 䡵 Dealer Service 429 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 430 Engine Oil 431 Engine Oil Filter 434 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 435 Maintenance Free Battery 435 Air Conditioner Maintenance 437 A C Air Filter If Equipped 438 Body Lubrication 439 Windshield Wiper Blades 440 Adding Washer Fluid 441 7 ...

Page 426: ...Console Cupholders 460 䡵 Fuses 460 Totally Integrated Power Module 460 䡵 Vehicle Storage 465 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 466 䡵 Bulb Replacement 467 Headlamp 467 Front Turn Signal 469 Front Fog Lamp 469 Backup Lamps 470 License Plate Lamp 471 䡵 Fluid Capacities 472 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 473 Engine 473 Chassis 474 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 427: ...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 425 ...

Page 428: ...ne Coolant Reservoir 5 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Oil Fill 4 Totally Integrated Power Module Fuses 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 429: ...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 430: ...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 431: ...ould 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 the MIL is on with the engi...

Page 432: ...t 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 vehicle or per form repairs and service when ...

Page 433: ...als such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and only when the engine is hot will improve the a...

Page 434: ...for further information NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8 000 miles 13 000 km or six months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer recom mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum In...

Page 435: ...ngine 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 SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 3 6L Engine SAE 5W 30 engine oil is preferred for all operating temperatures The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehic...

Page 436: ...aken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter...

Page 437: ...f replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine air cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required NOTE The battery is stored in a compartme...

Page 438: ...to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and are identified on the battery case Cable cla...

Page 439: ...he manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of persona...

Page 440: ... fresh air inlet behind the glove box Perform the following procedure to re place the filter 1 Open the glove box and remove all contents 2 Push in on the sides of the glove box and lower the door 3 Disconnect the glove box door dampener from the slot on the side of the box This is done by grasping the dampener connector on the outside of the box and the end of the connector pin on the inside of t...

Page 441: ...ove box door dampener and glove box Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubri cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR威 Spray White Lube or equivalent to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli...

Page 442: ...s of salt waxes or road film and help reduce streaking and smearing Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on ...

Page 443: ...haust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for ...

Page 444: ...system can contact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con trol device and may seriously reduce engine per formance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In t...

Page 445: ...rmal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by ...

Page 446: ...ifreeze is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant anti freeze Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness...

Page 447: ...oon as possible Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use addi tional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the engine coolant antifreeze and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant anti freeze Use of Propylene Glycol based en...

Page 448: ... ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution 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 ant...

Page 449: ...to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze 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 quic...

Page 450: ...por 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 recovery bottle Check engine coolant antifreeze freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If engine co...

Page 451: ... 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 have yo...

Page 452: ...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 453: ...uld be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami nate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission and differential assembly are contained within a single housing The fluid level in the ...

Page 454: ... 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 use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks In addition a...

Page 455: ...r cold Hot fluid is approximately 180 F 82 C which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is driven at least 15 miles 24 km Hot fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips Cold fluid is at a temperature below 80 F 27 C 7 Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated Then remove dipstick and note the reading a If the fluid is hot the reading should be in the crosshatc...

Page 456: ... is re seated properly Fluid Level Check Six Speed Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission has no dipstick and is dealer serviced only Transmission Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals In addition change the fluid and filter if the transmission is disassembled for any reason Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protectio...

Page 457: ...ects 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威 Car Wash or equiva lent or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar ...

Page 458: ... 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 which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de ice...

Page 459: ... 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 possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To...

Page 460: ...ore the low glare surface Cleaning Interior Trim Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth a damp cloth with MOPAR威 Total Clean or equiva lent then MOPAR威 Spot Stain Remover or equivalent if absolutely necessary Do not use harsh cleaners or Armor All威 Use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery Cleaning Leather Upholstery MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent is spec...

Page 461: ...win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments i...

Page 462: ...ter and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap Let soak for approximately one hour After one hour pull the liner from the water and dip it back into the water about six times This will loosen any remaining debris Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth Installation Align the liner in the cupholder a...

Page 463: ... Description 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 7 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw IOD Sense 1 8 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw IOD Sense 2 Totally Integrated Power Module 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 ...

Page 464: ...Cen ter Arm Rest 12 20 Amp Yellow 13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition 14 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 15 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan Relay 16 15 Amp Lt Blue Cigar Lighter Sunroof If Equipped 17 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module WCM Clock Steering Control Module SCM 18 40 Amp Green Auto Shutdown ASD Relay 19 20 Amp Yellow Audio Amplifier If Equipped 20 15 Amp Lt Blue...

Page 465: ...ed Ignition Run Heated Mirrors If Equipped 26 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown ASD Relay 2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 27 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Oc cupant Classifica tion Module OCM Occupant Restraint Control ler ORC 28 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Occupant Classifi cation Module OCM Occupant Restraint Control ler ORC 29 Hot Car No Fuse Required 30 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Run Heated Seats I...

Page 466: ...e PCM 34 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brakes ABS Module If Equipped Electronic Stability Control ESC Module If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 35 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brakes ABS Module If Equipped Electronic Stability Control ESC Module If Equipped 36 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module PDM Driver Door Mod ule DDM 37 25 Amp Natural Power Top Module If Equipped 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VE...

Page 467: ...fuse continues 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 se...

Page 468: ...mp A6220 Shift Indicator Lamp IKLE14140 Rear Compartment Trunk Lamp 579 NOTE For lighted switches see your authorized dealer for replacement LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb No Bi Halogen Headlamp HIR2 Front Turn Signal Lamp 3157NAK Front Park Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Front Fog Lamp H11 Center High Mounted Stop CHMSL Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Rear Tail Stop Turn Lamp LED Servic...

Page 469: ...ay be necessary to remove the air cleaner 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 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 ...

Page 470: ...r fingers Oil contamination will severely 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 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 471: ...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 hous ing 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 472: ...at 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 NOTE It is normal to hear a loud sound when the lower tail lamp area unsnaps from the vehicle mounting brack...

Page 473: ...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 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 ...

Page 474: ...0 API Certified 4 5 Quarts 4 4 Liters 3 6L Engine SAE 5W 30 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 6 Liters Cooling System 2 4L Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 7 7 Quarts 7 3 Liters 3 6L Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11 6 Quarts 11 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VE...

Page 475: ...r to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 3 6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W 30 Engine Oil meeting Chrysler Material Stan dard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 2 4L Engine except PZEV ZFR5F 11 Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Spark Plugs 2 4L with PZEV ZFR5AP Gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm Spark ...

Page 476: ...alent licensed ATF 4威 product Automatic Transmission Six Speed C635 Dual Dry Clutch DDCT Only MOPAR威 C635 DDCT MTX Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR威 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威 Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR威 ATF 4威 Automatic Transmis sion Fluid or equ...

Page 477: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 476 Required Maintenance Intervals 478 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 478: ...Oil will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate this means that service is required for your vehicle Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km NOTE The oil change indicator message will not monitor the...

Page 479: ...s after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required Once A Month Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as ...

Page 480: ...TION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 478 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 481: ... even if it occurs before 16 000 miles 26 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 16 000 miles 26 000 km or 12 months Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends ...

Page 482: ...ter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 32 000 miles 52 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals ...

Page 483: ...t sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 48 000 miles 78 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cra...

Page 484: ... miles 104 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Inspec...

Page 485: ...gn of irregular wear even if it occurs before 80 000 miles 130 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104 000 miles 169 000 km whichever comes first Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the ...

Page 486: ...fore 96 000 miles 156 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the spark plugs 3 6L Engine Inspect and replace PCV Valve if necessary Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the fron...

Page 487: ...e Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 112 000 miles 182 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect t...

Page 488: ...edule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 128 000 miles 208 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect t...

Page 489: ...irst sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 144 000 miles 234 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals fo...

Page 490: ...your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 152 000 Miles 247 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 152 000 miles 247 000 km Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signa...

Page 491: ...If You Need Assistance 491 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 492 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 492 In Mexico Contact 492 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 493 Service Contract 493 䡵 Warranty Information 494 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 494 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 494 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 494 In Canada 495 䡵 Publication Order Forms 495 9 ...

Page 492: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 497 Treadwear 497 Traction Grades 497 Temperature Grades 498 490 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 493: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 494: ...acturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 247 9753 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 P...

Page 495: ...fter the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Cont...

Page 496: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 497: ...act the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas terca...

Page 498: ...rect problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve hicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance proce...

Page 499: ...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 and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 500: ...ad 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 temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

Page 501: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 502: ...ires 353 Airbag 57 66 Airbag Deployment 67 Airbag Light 64 65 69 85 193 Airbag Maintenance 68 Airbag Side 60 63 65 66 Airbag Window Side Curtain 61 63 66 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 200 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 238 263 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 335 Anti Lock Warning Light 335 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 445 472 Disposal ...

Page 503: ...ion 348 Battery 435 Jump Starting 30 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 25 Location 435 Belts Seat 85 Body Mechanism Lubrication 439 Brake Assist System 338 Brake System 449 Anti Lock ABS 335 Fluid Check 449 474 Master Cylinder 449 Parking 332 Warning Light 195 Brake Parking 332 Brake Transmission Interlock 301 Brakes 449 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 82 Bulb Replacement 466 467 Bulbs Ligh...

Page 504: ...cks Safety 83 Child Restraint 71 72 77 80 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 75 77 Child Safety Locks 33 Cigar Lighter 178 Clean Air Gasoline 373 Cleaning Wheels 457 Windshield Wiper Blades 440 Climate Control 276 Clock 221 223 242 252 Coin Holder 180 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 275 Compact Spare Tire 356 Compass 205 213 Compass Calibration 214 Compass Variance 215 Computer Trip Travel 20 213 Connecto...

Page 505: ... Cruise Light 199 Cupholders 146 178 460 Customer Assistance 491 Customer Programmable Features 218 Data Recorder Event 70 Daytime Running Lights 152 Dealer Service 429 Deck Lid Power Release 38 Defroster Rear Window 184 Defroster Windshield 85 278 284 Delay Intermittent Wipers 30 155 Diagnostic System Onboard 427 Dimmer Switch Headlight 151 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 453 454 Oil Engine 431 ...

Page 506: ...e 39 Emergency In Case of Jacking 403 Jump Starting 413 Towing 420 Emission Control System Maintenance 428 Engine 425 Air Cleaner 435 Block Heater 299 Break In Recommendations 82 Checking Oil Level 431 Compartment 426 Compartment Identification 426 Coolant Antifreeze 444 473 Cooling 444 Exhaust Gas Caution 84 377 Fails to Start 297 Flooded Starting 297 Fuel Requirements 373 472 Jump Starting 413 O...

Page 507: ...or Lights 87 Fabric Care 458 Filler Location Fuel 192 381 Filters Air Cleaner 435 Air Conditioning 288 438 Automatic Transmission 454 Engine Oil 434 473 Engine Oil Disposal 434 Flash To Pass 151 Flashers 401 Hazard Warning 401 Turn Signal 87 470 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 380 Engine Oil 379 Fuel Requirements 377 379 Maintenance 381 Replacement Parts 380 Starting 380 Flooded Engine Start...

Page 508: ...g A Stuck Vehicle 418 Fuel 373 Adding 381 Additives 375 Clean Air 373 Ethanol 374 Filler Cap Gas Cap 192 381 Filler Door Gas Cap 192 Gasoline 373 Gauge 192 Light 193 Materials Added 375 Methanol 374 Octane Rating 373 473 Requirements 373 472 Tank Capacity 472 Fuel System Caution 382 Fuel Flexible 377 Fueling 381 Fuses 460 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 162 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 381 383 427 Gasoline...

Page 509: ...84 Hands Free Phone Uconnect 97 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 328 Hazard Warning Flasher 401 Head Restraints 140 Headlights 467 Bulb Replacement 467 Cleaning 457 High Beam 151 205 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 151 On With Wipers 157 Passing 151 Replacing 467 Switch 149 Heated Seats 136 Heater 276 Heater Engine Block 299 Hitches Trailer Towing 388 HomeLink Garag...

Page 510: ...ns Cleaning 459 Integrated Power Module Fuses 460 Interior Appearance Care 458 Interior Lights 153 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 155 Introduction 4 Jack Location 403 Jack Operation 403 405 Jacking Instructions 405 Jump Starting 413 Key In Reminder 15 Key Programming 17 Key Replacement 16 Key Sentry Immobilizer 15 Keyless Entry System 21 Keyless Entry System Sedan 21 Keys 12 Knee Bolster 57 Lane...

Page 511: ... Indicator 341 Engine Temperature Warning 194 Exterior 87 Fog 151 200 469 Headlight Switch 149 Headlights 149 Headlights On With Wipers 157 High Beam Indicator 205 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 149 Interior 153 License 471 Lights On Reminder 152 Low Fuel 193 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 203 Map Reading 153 Oil Pressure 194 Passing 151 Seat Belt Reminder 193 Security Alarm Theft Ala...

Page 512: ...tion Body 439 Lumbar Support 140 Maintenance Free Battery 435 Maintenance Procedures 430 Maintenance Schedule 476 Maintenance General 430 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 203 428 Manual Service 495 Map Reading Lights 153 Master Cylinder Brakes 449 Methanol 374 Mini Trip Computer 205 213 Mirrors 93 Automatic Dimming 93 Electric Powered 94 Outside 96 Rearview 93 Vanity 97 Modifications Alter...

Page 513: ...473 Capacity 472 Change Interval 198 212 432 Checking 431 Dipstick 431 Disposal 434 Filter 434 473 Filter Disposal 434 Identification Logo 432 Materials Added to 434 Recommendation 432 472 Synthetic 434 Viscosity 433 472 Onboard Diagnostic System 427 428 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 162 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Overheating Engine 401 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 495 Paint Care 454 Panic...

Page 514: ...grammable Electronic Features 218 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 25 Radial Ply Tires 355 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 446 Radio Operation 275 Radio Remote Controls 273 Rear Cupholder 179 Rear Seat Folding 145 146 Rear Window Defroster 184 Rear Window Features 184 Rearview Mirrors 93 Recorder Event Data 70 Recreational Towing 396 Reformulated Gasoline 373 Refrigerant 437 Reminde...

Page 515: ...Inside Vehicle 85 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 87 Safety Defects Reporting 494 Safety Information Tire 342 Safety Tips 83 Safety Exhaust Gas 84 Satellite Radio Antenna 238 263 Schedule Maintenance 476 Seat Belt Maintenance 460 Seat Belt Reminder 55 Seat Belts 85 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 48 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 48 And Pregnant Women 56 Child Restraint 71 72 80 Extender 56 Front Seat...

Page 516: ... Service Manuals 495 Setting the Clock 221 223 242 252 Settings Personal 218 Shift Lever Override 419 Shoulder Belts 43 Side Airbag 65 Side Window Demisters Defrosters 287 Signals Turn 87 470 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 327 Snow Chains Tire Chains 361 Snow Tires 362 Spare Tire 356 357 403 Specifications Oil 432 Speed Control Cruise Control 159 199 Speedometer 192 Starting 296 Engine Fails to Star...

Page 517: ...Engine Coolant 192 401 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 75 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Theft System Security Alarm 18 Tilt Steering Column 158 Time Delay Headlight 150 Tire and Loading Information Placard 348 Tire Identification Number TIN 346 Tire Markings 342 Tire Safety Information 342 Tires 87 352 497 Aging Life of Tires 359 Air Pressure 352 Chains 361 Changing 403 Compact Spare 356 General Inf...

Page 518: ...stance 112 Disabled Vehicle 420 Guide 389 Recreational 396 Weight 389 Towing Assistance 112 Traction 328 Trailer Towing 386 Cooling System Tips 396 Hitches 388 Minimum Requirements 391 Trailer and Tongue Weight 390 Trailer Towing Guide 389 Trailer Weight 389 Transaxle Automatic 12 296 Autostick 326 Selection of Lubricant 474 Transmission Automatic 300 451 Filter 454 Maintenance 451 Transmitter Bat...

Page 519: ...anel 190 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 497 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 266 Universal Transmitter 162 Unleaded Gasoline 373 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 47 Upholstery Care 458 Vanity Mirrors 97 Variance Compass 215 Vehicle Certification Label 384 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 349 384 385 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 287 465 Vehicle Theft A...

Page 520: ...28 Wheel and Wheel Trim 457 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 457 Wind Buffeting 38 173 Window Fogging 287 Windows 34 Power 34 Windshield Defroster 85 278 284 Windshield Washers 154 156 Fluid 441 Windshield Wiper Blades 440 Windshield Wipers 154 Wiper Blade Replacement 440 Wipers Intermittent 155 518 INDEX ...

Page 521: ...nnection 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 shi...

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