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STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

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Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

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Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

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Keyless Go (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

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Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

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Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or
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If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

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After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

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Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 312

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Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

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Automatic Transmission — General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

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Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 315

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Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual
Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

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5-Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 317

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AutoStick

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AutoStick

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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

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General Information . . . . . . . . . . 322

Summary of Contents for 2005 300 SRT8

Page 1: ...3 0 0 S R T 8 OWNER S MANUAL 2009 4 9 08 5 03 29 PM 4 9 08 5 03 29 PM ...

Page 2: ...ceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op tional 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 ...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 459 10 INDEX 469 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: ...be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts and is interested in your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine w...

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

Page 8: ...you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the ...

Page 9: ...FICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

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Page 11: ...nition Reminder 14 䡵 Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System 15 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 18 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm System If Equipped 18 Rearming Of The System 18 To Arm The System 18 To Disarm The System 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry System 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 To Unlock The Doors 21 To Lock The Doors 22 To Unlatch The Trunk 22 2 ...

Page 12: ...RKE Transmitter In The Vehicle For Safekeeping Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Go Only 32 Child Protection Door Lock 33 䡵 Windows 35 Power Windows 35 Wind Buffeting 39 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release 39 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning 40 Trunk Emergency Release 40 䡵 Occupant Restraints 41 Lap Shoulder Belts 42 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 48 Seat Belt Pretensioners 48 Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System B...

Page 13: ... Event Data Recorder EDR 64 Child Restraints 66 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 75 䡵 Safety Tips 76 Transporting Passengers 76 Lock Your Vehicle 76 Exhaust Gas 76 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 77 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 14: ... refer to Keyless Go If Equipped under Starting Procedure in Section 5 of this manual Wireless Ignition Node WIN The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three with detents and one that is spring loaded The detent posi tions are LOCK ACC and ON The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When re leased from the START...

Page 15: ... in the vehicle or the Fob go dead The valet key is also for locking the glove box You can keep the valet key with you when valet parking To remove the valet key from the Fob slide the mechani cal latch at the top of the Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out of the Fob with your other hand NOTE You can insert the double sided valet key into the lock cylinders with either side up V...

Page 16: ...res under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seri ously or fatally injured Don t leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to...

Page 17: ...t the engine After turning the ignition switch to the ON position the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics In addition if the light begins to flash after the bulb check it indicates that someone used an invalid RKE transmitter to start the engine Either of these ...

Page 18: ... to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN Keep the PIN in a secure location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of RKE trans mitters Duplication of RK...

Page 19: ...tegrated key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound and the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing turn on again for three seconds and then turn off The new integrated key is programmed The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter will also be pro grammed during this procedure Repeat this procedure to pro...

Page 20: ...instru ment cluster will flash Rearming of the System If something triggers the alarm and no action is taken to disarm it the system will turn the horn off after three minutes turn all of the visual signals off after 15 minutes and then the system will rearm itself To Arm the System Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door LOCK switch while the driver or passenger door...

Page 21: ... to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred the system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the system If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes disconn...

Page 22: ...ually REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or activate the Panic Alarm from dis tances up to about 35 ft 11 m using a handheld radio RKE transmitter with integrated key The RKE transmit ter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Inserting the RKE transmitter with integrated key into the ignition switch disables all bu...

Page 23: ... of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter Refer to Re mote Key Unlock under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit ter This feature can be turned on or turned off Refer to Fl...

Page 24: ...KE transmitter This feature can be turned on or turned off Refer to Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 To Unlatch the Trunk Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk Using the Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off ...

Page 25: ...es emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 Customer Key Programming If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized dealer for details RKE Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Do not touch...

Page 26: ...battery opening and snap into place General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by t...

Page 27: ...engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a targeted range of 328 ft 100 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...

Page 28: ...epeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15 minute cycle press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm if equipped Then prior to the end of the 15 m...

Page 29: ...ing a valid Remote Start request DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door push the door lock plunger on each door trim panel downward To unlock each door pull the door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure the key is not inside the vehicle before closing the door Door Lock Plunger THINGS TO K...

Page 30: ... personal injuries and death Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel Use this switc...

Page 31: ...enabled 2 The transmission is in gear 3 All doors are closed 4 The throttle is pressed 5 The vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h and 6 The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle...

Page 32: ...oor locks if 1 The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en abled 2 The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked and 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled o...

Page 33: ...o unlock the vehicle s door s without using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter unlock button or the unlock button located on the vehicle s interior door panel To use this feature you must have a valid RKE transmitter within 3 ft 1 5 m of the door handle you desire to use To Unlock the Vehicle s Doors To unlock the vehicle s door s grasp the door handle and the door s will unlock NOTE If the ...

Page 34: ...k lid NOTE If you inadvertently leave your RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the deck lid the deck lid will automatically unlatch unless another RKE transmitter is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft 1 5 m of the deck lid To Lock the Vehicle s Doors The vehicle doors can be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle s interior door panel T...

Page 35: ... The disabled RKE transmitter s will be re enabled after a passive unlock or RKE unlock Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the rear doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the valet key or alike into the child lock control a...

Page 36: ...w this warning may result in serious injury or death NOTE After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys tem always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position For emergency exit with the system engaged move the door lock plunger to the UNLOCK position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock ...

Page 37: ...ection Door Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver s door control all the door windows Child Lock Control Power Window Switches THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 2 ...

Page 38: ...ave an AUTO down feature Press the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go down automati cally To open the window part way press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop To stop the window from going all the way down during the AUTO down operation pull up on the switch briefly The power window switches will remain active for up...

Page 39: ...ure is programmable Refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 NOTE If the window runs into any obstacle during auto closure it will reverse direction and then stop Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window Any impact due to rough road condition...

Page 40: ...utton setting it in the DOWN position To enable the window controls press and release the window lockout button again setting it in the UP position Reset Anytime the vehicle battery is disconnected or goes dead the AUTO up function will be disabled To reactivate the AUTO up feature perform the following procedure after vehicle power is restored Window Lockout Switch 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTI...

Page 41: ...ffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open then adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE...

Page 42: ...is closed TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the inside of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat ...

Page 43: ... too small for adult size belts your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up You can ...

Page 44: ...reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap shoulder belts The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or impacts This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move free...

Page 45: ... the forces of a collision best Continued WARNING Continued Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas sengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted tog...

Page 46: ...he latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out the Lap Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate into Buckle 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 47: ...hat is worn under your arm is very danger ous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your stron gest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you fr...

Page 48: ...the lap belt as low as pos sible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in t...

Page 49: ... and front passenger seats the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push and fully depress the button above the webbing to release the anchorage then move it up or down to the position that fits you best NOTE When the shoulder belt is adjusted to the full downward position it will not be at the bottom of the slot in the Trim Panel This is normal...

Page 50: ...plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision These devices improve ...

Page 51: ...ill continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver s seat belt is buckled The BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h BeltAlert威 Programming The BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by performing the following steps NOT...

Page 52: ...ver s seat belt is unbuckled Automatic Locking Mode If Equipped In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked However the belt will still retract to remove slack in the shoulder belt Use the Automatic Locking mode any time a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature Seat belts that have the Automatic Locking mode feature have a distinc...

Page 53: ... fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if so equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a coll...

Page 54: ...rates of inflation that are based on collision severity WARNING Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to open them You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in a...

Page 55: ...river and passengers sitting next to a window and or supplemental front seat mounted side airbags If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental side curtain airbags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open to allow airbag deployment Window Airbag THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR ...

Page 56: ... seat covers or place objects between you and the seat airbags the performance could be ad versely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat mounted side airbags do not attach cupholders or any other objects on or around the door The inflating seat airbag could drive the object into occupants causing serious inj...

Page 57: ...rtain airbags Along with the seat belts front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Side curtain and seat airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection While the seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions the front airbags will deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions ...

Page 58: ...er seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to information on Child Restraints in this section 5 You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 6 All occupants should use their seat belts properly 7 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as f...

Page 59: ...strument panel If the vehicle has supplemental side curtain air bags and or supplemental front seat mounted side airbags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Side Remote Acceleration Sensors if equipped Airbag Warning Light Dr...

Page 60: ... The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster the instru ment panel and the steering wheel and column If the key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and they will not inflate The ORC also ...

Page 61: ...gs inflate to their full size The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 ms This is about half of the time that it takes to blink your eyes The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag The passenger s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag ...

Page 62: ...ators on the crash side of the vehicle A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front seat mounted side airbag The inflat ing front seat mounted side airbag pushes through the seam in the seat s trim cover and opens into the space between the occupant and the door The airbag inflates at a very high speed and with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or...

Page 63: ...ety Standards FMVSS If a Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the ORC detects a moderate to severe collision to help restrain the driver and front passenger and then to immediately deflate NOTE A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system If you do have a c...

Page 64: ...or cleaning It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have been deployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags can t protect you in another colli sion Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deploy...

Page 65: ...in a collision Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee impact bolster Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Airbag Warning Light You will ...

Page 66: ...ances EDR data may not be recorded e g loss of battery power In conjunction with other data gathered during a com plete accident investigation the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC such inves...

Page 67: ... with a particular crash record in an aggregate database provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data parameters that may be recorded Diagnostic trouble code s and warning light status for electronically controlled safety systems includi...

Page 68: ...en 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 missile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a p...

Page 69: ...ge system Refer to LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren in this section Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20...

Page 70: ...ck belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK WARNING Improper installation can lead to failur...

Page 71: ...or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Your vehicle s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child re...

Page 72: ...ting LATCH compatible child seats You should NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats so that two seats share a common lower anchorage If installing child seats in adjacent rear seating positions or if your child restraints are not LATCH compatible install the restraints using the vehi cle s seat belts Installing the LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to follow the manufacturer ...

Page 73: ...eans of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors t...

Page 74: ...hicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child R...

Page 75: ...le the seat belt by de pressing the button allowing the webbing to retract into the retractor In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch...

Page 76: ...anchor B and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions NOTE Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child se...

Page 77: ...e limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and qualit...

Page 78: ...ehicle unattended even in your own driveway or garage Try to park your vehicle in a well lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of value exposed Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run...

Page 79: ...st system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies ...

Page 80: ...d sidewall for cuts and cracks Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls 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 parkin...

Page 81: ...river Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer 85 Tilt In Reverse Feature 85 Power Mirrors 86 Heated Power Mirrors 87 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 87 䡵 Hands Free Communication UConnect威 If Equipped 88 Operation 90 Phone Call Features 98 UConnect威 System Features 100 Advanced Phone Connectivity 105 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect威 System 107 General Information 116 3 ...

Page 82: ...ver Memory Seat If Equipped 128 Programming The Memory Feature 129 Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry RKE Transmitter To The Memory Feature 130 Memory Position Recall 131 Easy Entry Exit Seat Available With Memory Seat Only 131 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 132 䡵 Lights 134 Headlight Switch 134 Automatic Headlights 135 Headlights On With Wipers 135 SmartBeams If Equipped 135 Headlight T...

Page 83: ...s On With Wipers 143 Rain Sensing Wipers 144 䡵 Power Tilt Telescoping Steering Column If Equipped 146 䡵 Adjustable Pedals 147 䡵 Electronic Speed Control 148 To Activate 149 To Set At A Desired Speed 150 To Deactivate 150 To Resume Speed 150 To Vary The Speed Setting 150 To Accelerate For Passing 151 䡵 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC If Equipped 152 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Operation 155 Activating ...

Page 84: ...riving With ACC 169 General Information 173 Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode 173 䡵 Rear Park Assist System 175 䡵 Overhead Console 180 Courtesy Reading Lights 180 Sunglasses Storage 180 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 181 Programming HomeLink威 182 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 185 Using HomeLink威 185 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button 186 Security 186 Troubleshooting Tips 186 Gener...

Page 85: ...Maintenance 190 Ignition Off Operation 190 Sunroof Fully Closed 190 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 190 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 192 䡵 Cupholders 193 Front Seat Cupholders 193 Rear Seat Cupholders 193 䡵 Storage 194 Console Features 194 Cargo Area 195 䡵 Cargo Area Features 197 Trunk Mat If Equipped 197 䡵 Rear Window Features 197 Electric Rear Window Defroster 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES ...

Page 86: ...utton at the base of the mirror A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Automatic Dimming Mirror 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 87: ...assenger side convex mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature If Equipped Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to resist damage The hinge has three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Driver Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you Y...

Page 88: ...ectronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver s door trim panel next to the power door lock switch A rotary knob selects the left mirror right mirror or off position After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror ...

Page 89: ...d to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Electric Rear Window Defroster Refer to Electric Rear Window De froster under Rear Window Features in Section 3 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward The light turns on automatically Closing the mir...

Page 90: ... trans mitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnect威 system NOTE The UConnect威 system requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile Ver sion 0 96 or higher See the UConnect威 website for supported phones NOTE For UConnect威 customer support visit the following websites www chrysler com uconnect www dodge ...

Page 91: ... either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button that will enable you to access the system Voice Recognition Button Actual button location may vary with the ra dio The individual buttons are described in the Operation section The UConnect威 system can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 cellular phone See the UConnect威 websit...

Page 92: ...d Setup Phone Pairing For each feature explanation in this section only the combined form of the voice command is given You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the combined form voice com mand Phonebook New Entry or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands Phonebook and New Entry Please rem...

Page 93: ...ar phone Owner s Manual The UConnect威 website may also provide detailed instruc tions for pairing The following are general phone to UConnect威 system pairing instructions Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted after the beep say Pair a Phone and follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Ide...

Page 94: ...cellular phone at any time refer to Advanced Phone Connectivity in this section Dial by Saying a Number Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Dial The system will prompt you to say the number you want to call For example you can say 234 567 8901 The UConnect威 system will confirm the phone num ber and then dial The number will appear in the display of cer...

Page 95: ...bert Smith or Robert instead of Bob When prompted enter the number designation e g Home Work Mobile or Pager This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry if desired When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the c...

Page 96: ...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威 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 previous downloaded phonebook is available for use Only the phonebook of the currentl...

Page 97: ...phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth威 and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth威 link is busy In this case the user must first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth威 connection to the UConnect威 system and then send the address book entry via Bluetooth威 Please see your phone Owner s Manual for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluetoo...

Page 98: ...mobile and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the Phonebook Edit feature Delete UConnect威 Phonebook Entry NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the ...

Page 99: ...ntries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited List All Names in the UConnect威 Phonebook Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The UConnect威 system will play the names ...

Page 100: ... Press the PHONE button to accept the call To reject the call press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected Answer or Reject an Incoming Call Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cellul...

Page 101: ...ly one call can be placed on hold at a time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the VOICE RECOG NITION button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as descr...

Page 102: ... avail able on the vehicle can be any one of three types After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the UConnect威 system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect威 system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the UConnect威 system for a...

Page 103: ...and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect威 system is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Emergency and the UConnect威 system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency ...

Page 104: ...ce Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Towing Assistance NOTE The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for the U S 1 877 213 4525 for Canada 55 14 3454 for Mexico City and 1 800 712 3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico If supported this number may be programmable on some systems To do t...

Page 105: ...E RECOGNITION button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word Send For example if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the VOICE RECOGNI TION button and say 3 7 4 6 Send Saying a number or sequence of numbers followed by Send is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a ...

Page 106: ...epeat a phone number before you dial it Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Confirmations The UConnect威 system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster and supported b...

Page 107: ...the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the UConnect威 system Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button Following the beep say Mute In order to un mute the UConnect威 system Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button Following the beep say Mute off Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect威 system allows ongoing calls to be trans ferred from your cellul...

Page 108: ...utton and say Select or Delete Also see the next two sections for an alternate way to select or delete a paired phone Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the UConnect威 system Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Select Phone and follow the prompts You can also press the VOICE RE...

Page 109: ... users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the UConnect威 system Voice Training feature may be used To enter this training mode follow one of the two following proce dures From outside the UConnect威 mode e g from radio mode Press and hold the VOICE RECOGNITION button for five seconds until the session begins or Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and ...

Page 110: ...son sitting a few feet meters away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents...

Page 111: ...nce may be compromised with the convertible top down Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the UCo...

Page 112: ...generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cellular 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 five seconds prior to using the system 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

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Page 116: ...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 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 117: ...ng 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威 Tutorial try again voice training work yes UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3 ...

Page 118: ...SYSTEM VR IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System VR Operation This Voice Recognition 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...

Page 119: ...ny time you can say the words Cancel Help or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application For example if you are in the disc menu and you are listening to FM radio you can speak commands from the disc menu or from the FM radio menu When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking vo...

Page 120: ...Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard key You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder System Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave If Equipped To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio AM In this...

Page 121: ...n menu Satellite Radio To switch to satellite radio mode say Sat or Satellite Radio In this mode you may say the following com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of available channels Select Name to say the name of a channel Radio Menu to switch to the ra...

Page 122: ...uring the recording you may press the VR hard key to stop recording You proceed by saying one of the following commands Save to save the memo Continue to continue recording Delete to delete the recording Play Memos to play previously recorded memos During the playback you may press the VR hard key to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Nex...

Page 123: ...rs the UConnect威 system Voice Training feature may be used 1 Press the VR hard key say System Setup and once you are in that menu then say Voice Training This will train your own voice to the system and will improve recognition 2 Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect威 System For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine runni...

Page 124: ... side of the seat near the floor Use this switch to move the driver s seat up or down forward or rearward or to recline the seatback The passenger s seat will move up or down forward or rearward Power Seat Switch 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 125: ...t be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls Power Reclining Seats The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the seat Power Seat Recline Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3 ...

Page 126: ... and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Lumbar Support This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support Turn the control lever for ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support Lumbar Support Control Lever 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 127: ...t from the rear Adjust the restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise it pull upward on the head restraint To lower it depress the button on the post guide and push downward on the head restraint Adjustable Head Restraint UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3 ...

Page 128: ...dicators in the switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicators will illuminate for High one for Low and none for Off If High level heating is selected the system will auto matically switch to the Low level after 30 minutes of continuous operation At that time the number of indi cators illuminated changes from two to one indicating the change Operation on the low setting also turns off aut...

Page 129: ...e seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area Pull on the loops shown in the illustration to fold down either or both seatbacks These loops can be tucked away when not in use When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is...

Page 130: ...int system DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a Memory switch Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat side mirror adjustable pedals and power tilt and telescopic steering column and a set of desired radio station presets The Memory switch is located on the driver s doo...

Page 131: ...s 2 Press and release the SET S button on the Memory switch then press the side of the rocker switch labeled 1 within five seconds The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display which memory position is being set If desired a second memory profile can be stored into memory as follows 1 Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer ences i e seat side mirror adjustable pedals po...

Page 132: ...Center EVIC in Section 4 Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Entry RKE Transmitter to the Memory Feature Your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters can be programmed to recall one of two pre programmed memory profiles by pressing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To program your RKE transmitters perform the follow ing 1 Remove the key from the ignition 2 Select the desired memory profi...

Page 133: ...A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the Memory buttons S 1 or 2 on the driver s door during a recall When a recall is cancelled the driver seat side mirror adjustable pedals and power tilt and telescopic steering column stop moving A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected Easy Entry Exit Seat Available with Memory Seat Only This feature provides automatic dri...

Page 134: ... Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0 9 in 22 7 mm forward of the rear stop At this position there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position NOTE The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature can be en abled or disabled Refer to Automatically Move Seat Back on E...

Page 135: ...safety catch to the left The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood Use the hood prop rod if equipped to secure the hood in the open position Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Catch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3 ...

Page 136: ...y latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instrument panel lights instrument panel light dimming interior lig...

Page 137: ...n the automatic mode Headlights On with Wipers When this feature is active the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position In addition the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to H...

Page 138: ...ivate until the vehicle is at or above 25 mph 40 km h To Deactivate Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the SmartBeam system 1 Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights from the high beam to the low beam position 2 Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the AUTO A to the on position NOTE Broken muddy or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in ...

Page 139: ...lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature The Headlight delay time is programmable Refer to Delay Turning Headlights Off under Personal Set tings Customer Programmable Features under Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenev...

Page 140: ...ndicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals headlight beam selection and passing lights The lever is located on the...

Page 141: ... lever is moved see your authorized dealer for service NOTE A Turn Signal On message will appear in the EVIC and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on High Beam Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights ba...

Page 142: ...tton on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened To protect the battery the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manuall...

Page 143: ... the lighting in the door map pockets and cupholders Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position Interior Light Defeat OFF Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off position The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open Parad...

Page 144: ...ion CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the wind shield wipers may result if the wiper switch is left in any position other than off Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the multifunc tion lever to the first det...

Page 145: ...Washers To use the washer push the multifunction lever inward toward the steering column to the second detent and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles after releasing the multifunction lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If you ac...

Page 146: ...s the least sensitive and wiper delay position 6 is the most sensitive Choose setting 3 or 4 for normal rain conditions Choose setting 2 or 1 if you desire less wiper sensitivity Choose setting 5 or 6 if you desire more sensitivity Place the multifunction lever in the off position when not using the system NOTE The rain sensing feature will not operate when the wiper speed is in the low or high po...

Page 147: ...ss the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or the vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside temperature rises above freezing Neutral Wipe Inhibit The rain sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is ON and the trans mission shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph 8 km h unless the wiper control on the multifunctio...

Page 148: ...lumn lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column To tilt the steering column move the lever up or down as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as desired NOTE For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your Remote Keyless Entry RKE Power Tilt Telescoping Steering 146 UNDERSTANDING THE F...

Page 149: ...mn only while the ve hicle is stopped ADJUSTABLE PEDALS The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedal to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel The switch is located on the front side of the driver s seat cushion ...

Page 150: ...iver Memory Seat you can use your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the memory switch on the driver s door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in this section CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become lim ited if ...

Page 151: ... the ON OFF button again The system and the indicator light will turn off WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it 1 CANCEL 2 RESUME ACCEL 3 ON OFF 4 SET DEC...

Page 152: ... the brake pedal or Pull the Electronic Speed Control lever toward you to CANCEL Pushing and releasing the ON OFF button or turning off the ignition erases the set speed from memory To Resume Speed If you deactivated the Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed from memory and your vehicle speed is above 20 mph 32 km h you can resume the previous set speed To do so push the lever upw...

Page 153: ...ever to SET DE CEL once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h speed decrease Each time the Electronic Speed Control lever is tapped speed decreases To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills A s...

Page 154: ...ng on highways and major roadways However it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control ACC utilizes an infrared sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you NOTE If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you ACC wil...

Page 155: ...strians oncoming vehicles and stationary objects i e a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Cannot take street traffic and weather conditions into account and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions Does not predict the lane curvature or the move ment of preceding vehicles and will not compen sate for such changes Does not always fully re...

Page 156: ...se warnings can result in an accident or serious personal injury The Cruise Control system has two control modes Adaptive cruise control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles Normal fixed speed cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed For additional information refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section Note The system will not react ...

Page 157: ... READY state the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC dis plays ACC READY When the system is OFF the EVIC displays CRUISE OFF NOTE You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions When you apply the brakes When the parking brake is set When the automatic transmission is in PARK RE VERSE or NEUTRAL When the Electronic Stability Program ESP is switched off 1 DISTANCE SETTING 2 CANCEL 3 RES...

Page 158: ...m will turn off and the EVIC will display CRUISE OFF WARNING Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system on when not in use is dangerous You could acciden tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system off when you are not using it To Set a Desired Acc Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired push the lever...

Page 159: ...the set speed If this occurs The message DRIVER OVERRIDE will display in the EVIC The system will not be controlling the distance be tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 3 ...

Page 160: ...ull the speed control lever toward you to CAN CEL The Electronic Stability Program Traction Control System ESP TCS activates To Turn Off The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if You push and release the ON OFF MODE button You turn off the ignition You switch off ESP 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 161: ... lever is released The increase in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display Tapping the lever up once will result in a 1 mph 1 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the lever results in an increase of 1 mph 1 km h While ACC is set the set speed can be decreased by pushing and holding the lever down SET DECEL If the lever is continually held the set speed will continue to decrease in ...

Page 162: ...ied following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between long medium and short Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead This distance setting displays in the EVIC To change the distance setting push the lever away from you DISTANCE and release Each time this is done the distance setting adjusts between long...

Page 163: ... ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the sensor The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph 24 km h and the system automatically disengages itself The distance setting is changed The system disengages Refer to the information on ACC Activation The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited how ever the driver can always apply the ...

Page 164: ... set distance If this occurs a visual alert ATTENTION will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity When this occurs you should immedi ately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 165: ...ter between the speedometer and the tachometer The information it displays depends on ACC system status Press the MENU button located on the steer ing wheel repeatedly until one of the follow ing displays in the EVIC CRUISE OFF When ACC is deactivated the display will read CRUISE OFF Menu Button UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 3 ...

Page 166: ...will read ACC READY ACC SET When ACC is set the set speed will display 1 Sensed Vehicle Indicator 2 Set Speed 3 Your Vehicle 4 Following Distance Setting Three Bars Long Two Bars Medium One Bar Short 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 167: ... once again if any ACC activity occurs which may include any of the following Set speed change Distance setting change System cancel Acquisition loss of Target Driver override System off Proximity warning ACC warning The EVIC will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC activity UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 3 ...

Page 168: ...nto direct sunlight sunrise or sunset The ACC system may also become tempo rarily blinded due to obstructions such as dirt or ice In these cases the EVIC will display ACC Blinded and the system will deactivate NOTE If the ACC Blinded Warning is active Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control is still available For addi tional information refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section 166...

Page 169: ... not remove any screws from the sensor or the sensor mount Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and require a sensor realign ment If the sensor is damaged due to an accident see your authorized dealer for service Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor including transparent material or aftermarket grilles Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or malfuncti...

Page 170: ...nctionality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions ACC will be tempo rarily unavailable If this occurs try activating ACC again later following a key cycle If the problem persists see your authorized dealer Service ACC Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays SERVICE ACC it indicates there is an internal system fault Although the vehicle is still drivable under...

Page 171: ...re is a noticeable change in performance following the installation of a hitch such as reduced detection range please see your authorized dealer for service Offset Driving ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel There will not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead The offset vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel which can cause...

Page 172: ...aking and or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary This may be the system s response to signs guardrails and other station ary objects in a curve This may also occur at the base of dramatic hills This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service Using ACC on Hills When driving on hills ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane Depending on the speed vehicle load traffic con...

Page 173: ...ot yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it will not until it may be too late to take action ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane There will not be sufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 3 ...

Page 174: ...i cient distance to the vehicle ahead Stationary Objects and Vehicles ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary vehicles For example ACC will not react in situations where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 175: ...des press and hold the ON OFF MODE button for at least one second in either the OFF state or the READY state Normal Cruise Ready will be dis played once the mode becomes available To switch back to ACC press and hold the ON OFF MODE button again for at least one second WARNING In the normal cruise control mode the system will not react to vehicles ahead In addition the proximity warning does not a...

Page 176: ...EL Tap the stalk up ACCEL or down DECEL to increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph 1 km h increments respectively Hold for 5 mph 10 km h increments To Cancel The system will disable Normal cruise control without erasing the memory if You softly tap or depress the brake pedal You pull the speed control lever toward you CAN CEL The Electronic Stability Program Traction Control System ESP TCS act...

Page 177: ...ind the vehicle Refer to the Warnings Cautions and Notes in this section for system limitations and usage recommendations The Rear Park Assist system is active when the driver shifts the transmission into the REVERSE position and the parking brake is not applied and the vehicle speed is less than 10 mph 16 km h The system can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EV...

Page 178: ... to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the right rear of the vehicle The driver can view the indicators either through the rearview mirror or by looking at the display above the rear window The system dimly illuminates the two inner most yellow indicators when it is on and detecting no obstacles The following chart shows the warning ...

Page 179: ...3 in 115 cm Yellow No 3rd LED 31 5 in 80 cm 39 3 in 100 cm Yellow No 4th LED 25 5 in 65 cm 33 5 in 85 cm Yellow No 5th LED 20 in 50 cm 27 6 in 70 cm Yellow No 6th LED 16 in 40 cm 19 7 in 50 cm Red Yes Intermittent 7th LED 6 in 15 cm 11 8 in 30 cm Red Yes Continuous NOTE The Rear Park Assist system will MUTE the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 180: ...ING Continued Before using the Rear Park Assist system it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns the red indicato...

Page 181: ...he Rear Park Assist system to be able to stop in time when the obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver look over their shoulder when using the Rear Park Assist system NOTE Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could affect the performance of the system If Service Park Assist System a...

Page 182: ...turn off the light These lights also turn on when a door is opened or when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compartment access is a push push design Push on the ra...

Page 183: ...ighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLink威 buttons are located in the overhead console and contain one two or three dots lines desig nating the different HomeLink威 channels NOTE HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink威 Buttons UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 3 ...

Page 184: ...rous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death Programming HomeLink姞 Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons erase all channels before you begin training To do this press and hold the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds The EVIC will display CLEARING CHANNELS Release the buttons when the...

Page 185: ...in rare cases The garage door may open and close while you train NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section 4 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink威 button If the channel has been trained the EVIC display will now state CHANNEL TRANSMIT If the EVIC display still states CHANNEL TRAIN I...

Page 186: ...ess the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or as...

Page 187: ...tep 3 with the following 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until HomeLink威 has successfully accepted the frequency signal The EVIC display will change from CHANNEL TRAIN ING to CHANNEL TRAINED If you unplugged the device for training plug it back in at this time Then proceed with Step 4 under Programming...

Page 188: ...seconds until the EVIC message states CHANNELS CLEARED Note that all channels will be erased Indi vidual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original transmitter Press the learn but...

Page 189: ...The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifi cations were met POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is loca...

Page 190: ...Opening Sunroof Express Press the power sunroof switch rearward and release and the sunroof will open automatically from any posi tion The sunroof will open fully and then stop automati cally This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the power sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Express Press the power sunroof switch forward and release and the sunr...

Page 191: ...ing Express Vent operation any movement of the power sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually However the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens NOTE The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears You...

Page 192: ...n 4 Sunroof Fully Closed Press the power sunroof switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse The 12 Volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray if equipped with an optional Smoker s Package has power available only when the ignition is ON This ...

Page 193: ...e power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent engine starting Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 3 ...

Page 194: ...will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution Continued CAUTION Continued After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle s battery Power outlets are designed for a...

Page 195: ...ders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side by side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupants elbows Front Seat Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholders UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 3 ...

Page 196: ... four CD jewel cases Without Vehicle Entertainment System VES 威 Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the armrest 1 Release button for bottom compartment 2 Release button for top compartment 3 Top Compartment 4 Bottom Compartment You can access this compartment directly without first exposing the upper compartment by oper ating the Release Button for the bottom compartment ...

Page 197: ...e storage compartment The storage compartment contains a 12 Volt power outlet and a molded in coin holder designed to hold various size coins A slot in the top left and right side of the storage compartment provides clearance for power cords to pass conveniently out of the compartment with the lid closed This feature is ideal for games laptop s cell phones or other electrical equipment The console...

Page 198: ...a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap WARNING Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers...

Page 199: ...ar Window Defroster The Electric Rear Window Defroster button is located on the climate control Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside rearview 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 o...

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Page 201: ... EVIC 214 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 216 Trip Functions 220 Performance Pages If Equipped 222 Keyless Go Display If Equipped 226 Compass Display 226 Navigation If Equipped 228 Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped 229 System Warnings Customer Information Features 230 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 230 䡵 Setting The Analog Clock 235 4 ...

Page 202: ...252 Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped 252 Operating Instructions Hands Free Communication UConnect威 If Equipped 252 Clock Setting Procedure 252 䡵 Sales Code RES AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack 255 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 255 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 258 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 260 Operation Instructions Auxili...

Page 203: ...g Radio Buttons 277 Play Mode 277 List Or Browse Mode 279 䡵 Satellite Radio If Equipped REN REQ RER RES REU Radios Only 281 System Activation 281 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 281 Selecting Satellite Mode 282 Satellite Antenna 282 Reception Quality 282 Operating Instructions Satellite Mode 283 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 286 Operating Instruc...

Page 204: ...87 䡵 Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped 288 Kicker威 Mobile Surround KMS1 威 If Equipped 290 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 291 䡵 CD DVD Maintenance 292 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 293 䡵 Climate Controls 293 Automatic Temperature Control 294 Operating Tips 299 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 205: ...imate Control 14 Hood Release 3 HAZARD Switch 9 HEATED SEAT Switch 15 TRUNK RELEASE Switch 4 Analog Clock 10 Power Outlet 16 HEADLIGHT Switch 5 Electronic Stability Program OFF Button 11 Ash Tray If Equipped 6 Glove Compartment 12 Storage Compartment UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 4 ...

Page 206: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 207: ...al lever is operated NOTE A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate 5 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 6 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display This display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC messages when the appro...

Page 208: ...le should be turned OFF immediately and serviced as soon as possible 9 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving then the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service...

Page 209: ...have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible 12 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoir If the light remains on ...

Page 210: ...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 an accident Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immedia...

Page 211: ... engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could dam...

Page 212: ...ip odometer to 0 miles km The odometer must be in TRIP mode to reset it 16 High Beam Light This light will turn on when the high beam headlights are ON Push the multifunction lever away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high beam 17 Shift Lever Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission shift lever selection 18 Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn ...

Page 213: ... light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable However see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required In this case you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing Also have the system checked by an authorized...

Page 214: ...TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon ...

Page 215: ...le s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer 24 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD The OBD system monitors engine and...

Page 216: ...le driving stop the vehicle and shut OFF the engine as soon as possible A single chime will sound when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure shown in Section 7 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC ...

Page 217: ... hands free communication system dis plays if equipped Navigation system screens if equipped Audio mode display Surround Sound modes if equipped with Driver Selectable Surround DSS Performance Pages if equipped The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change betwe...

Page 218: ...ODE button to select the Compass Temp Audio screen Along with compass reading and outside temperature this screen will display radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle Refer to Remote Sound System Con trols in this section Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Turn Signal...

Page 219: ...ft Right Rear Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph 1 6 km h Door s Ajar with a single chime if vehicle is in motion Trunk Ajar with a single chime Low Washer Fluid with a single chime Oil Pressure ACC Off When the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system is turned off Refer to Adaptive Cruise Con trol ACC in Section 3 if equipped ACC Ready When the Adaptive Cruise Control AC...

Page 220: ...ately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Section 3 if equipped ACC Blinded If the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system deactivates due to performance limiting con ditions Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Section 3 if equipped ACC Unavailable If the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system turns off due to a temporary...

Page 221: ...ting And Operating Right Front Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to information on Tire Pressure and Tire Pressure Monitor under Starting And Operating Right Rear Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to information on Tire Pressure and Tire Pressure Monitor under Starting And Operating Check TPM System with a single chime Refer to information on Tire Pressure and Tire Pressure Monitor under...

Page 222: ... Performance Pages 1 4 Mile if equipped with Performance Pages Instantaneous G Force if equipped with Performance Pages Peak G Force if equipped with Performance Pages Digital Speedometer if equipped with Performance Pages Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC Average Fuel Economy Distance To Empty Trip A Trip B Elapsed Time...

Page 223: ...nomy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a text display of LOW FUEL This...

Page 224: ...me within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed func tion Reset ALL will display during this three second window Performance Pages If Equipped WARNING Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor mance Pages is intended for off highway or off road use only and should not be done on any public roadways It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and w...

Page 225: ...0 to 60 mph 0 to 100 km h within 10 seconds The feature will ready when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph 0 km h The word READY will flash when conditions are met for the event to begin Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph 100 km h in less then 10 seconds The time will continue to display until the FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the...

Page 226: ...re the vehicle comes to a com plete stop The distance and speed measurements will continue to display until the FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the current run and prepare the cluster to record a new run 1 8 Mile 1 4 Mile When selected this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1 8 mile 1 4 mile within 30 seconds and the vehicle s ...

Page 227: ...f the forces Peak G Force When selected this screen displays all four G force values two longitudinal and two lateral When a force greater than zero is measured the display will update the value as it climbs As the G Force falls the peak forces will continue to display Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the peak force values Digital Speedometer When selected this screen displays vehicl...

Page 228: ...e graphic can be set to be constantly visible by pressing the EVIC MENU button until the display appears NOTE Under certain conditions the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority But when the ignition state is changed the display always re appears Compass Display The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing Press and release the COMPASS button to displa...

Page 229: ...il Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features menu is reached 3 Press the FUNCTION SELECT button until Calibrate Compass is displayed in the EVIC 4 Press and release the RESET button to start the cali bration The CAL indicator will be displayed in the EVIC 5 Complete one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator turns off The compas...

Page 230: ... the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map 5 Press and release the compass button to exit Navigation If Equipped Navigation Display Control Press and release the MENU button until Navigation displays in the EVIC When the Navigation System is On the steering wheel buttons can be u...

Page 231: ... an arrow to indicate the direction to turn the vehicle and a count down to indicate the distance to the turn NOTE Refer to your Navigation User s Manual for detailed operating instructions Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped Press and release the MENU button until Surround Sound displays in the EVIC The EVIC provides infor mation on the current surround mode Stereo Video Surround Aud...

Page 232: ...nsmission is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set tings displays in the EVIC Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices Language When in this display you may select one of five lan guages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions and the navigation system if equipped Press the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to select English ...

Page 233: ...ck the passen ger s doors When All Doors 1st Press is selected all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Driver Door 1st Press or All Doors 1st Press appears NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry and the EVIC is programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st Press all doors will un...

Page 234: ...ock unlock feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers When ON is selected the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears When OFF is selected the system reverts to ...

Page 235: ...s feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears NOTE Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim To increase the brightness refer to Lights in Section 3 Delay Turning Headlights Off When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiti...

Page 236: ...and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Off 45 sec 5 min 10 min 30 min or 60 min appears Confirmation of Voice Commands If Equipped When ON is selected all voice commands from the UConnect威 system are confirmed To make your selec tion press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Park Assist System When ON is selected the system will scan for objects behind the vehicle ...

Page 237: ...ged between English and Metric units of measure To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until US or METRIC appears Automatic High Beams If Equipped When this feature is selected the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Refer to SmartBeams in...

Page 238: ...Press the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned ON the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons...

Page 239: ...ct威 in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With UConnect message will display on the radio screen Phone Button UConnect威 Hands Free Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands Free Phone UConnect威 feature if equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect威 in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with o...

Page 240: ...t message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in AM FM or Satellite if equipped frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone Bala...

Page 241: ...the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Musi...

Page 242: ...git Character Display Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exite...

Page 243: ...using the DVD by pushing the SELECT button if equipped DVD Play Options Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following Subtitle Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc if equipped Audio Stream Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages if supported on the disc if equipped Angle Repeatedly pr...

Page 244: ...Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language effective only if language supported by disc If you want to select a language not listed then scroll down and select other Enter the four digit country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select Audio Language If Equipped Selecting this item allows...

Page 245: ...o On and a DVD video is inserted it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie In some rare cases the DVD player may not auto play the main title In such cases use the MENU button on the remote control to select desired title to play NOTE The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc If changes are made to these settings after a disc is loaded changes will no...

Page 246: ...tton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instructions DISC MODE for CD and MP3 WMA Audio Play DVD VIDEO T...

Page 247: ...SERT DISC insert the CD into the player Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and READING DISC when the radio is reading the disc CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Eject Button Ejecting Compact Disc s Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number 1 6 where th...

Page 248: ...om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF CD MODE Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Rewind button works in a similar manner AM or FM Button CD MODE Switches the Radio into the AM or FM Radio mode Notes On Playing MP3 WMA Files The radio can play MP3 WMA file...

Page 249: ... disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 WMA files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times If a disc contains multi formats such as CD audi...

Page 250: ...ID3 Tag information for artist song title and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios Playlist files are not supported MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback of MP3 WMA Files When a medium containing MP3 WMA data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time t...

Page 251: ...playable files The folder list will time out after five seconds INFO Button DISC Mode for MP3 WMA Play Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if available Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and radio will display so...

Page 252: ...Auxiliary Mode No function EJECT Button Auxiliary Mode No function TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds RW FF Auxiliary Mode No function SET Button Auxiliary Mode No function Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition ...

Page 253: ...om 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 intellec tual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authoriz...

Page 254: ...ice Recognition System VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 Operating Instructions Hands Free Communication UConnect姞 If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect威 in Section 3 Clock Setting Procedure Global Positioning System GPS RER only The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite...

Page 255: ...n where the word Min with the arrow pointing downward is displayed 6 To save the new time setting touch the screen where the word Save is displayed Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time Proceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the multimedia system 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock se...

Page 256: ...words Show Time if Radio is Off are displayed to change the current setting Changing the Time Zone 1 Turn on the multimedia system 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 Touch the screen where the words Set Time Zone are displayed The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen 4 Select a time zone by touching the screen where your ...

Page 257: ... On Volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the On Volume control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press an...

Page 258: ...ntrol knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Scroll control knob Press the Tune Scroll control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in e...

Page 259: ...nd rear speakers Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the buttons 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 display window Select the button 1 to 6 you wish to...

Page 260: ...iscs 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 the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1 ...

Page 261: ...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 ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft top models if equipped SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to th...

Page 262: ...he next ran domly selected track Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supp...

Page 263: ...e character extension Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File For...

Page 264: ...layback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to ...

Page 265: ...E The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF SALES CODE RES RSC AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH C...

Page 266: ...ess and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it Voice Recognition System Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Recognition System VR in ...

Page 267: ... hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune Scroll control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side Tune Scroll control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Scroll control knob Press the Tune Scroll control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can als...

Page 268: ...ones Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a fou...

Page 269: ...he following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Mu...

Page 270: ...T button will allow you to set the clock Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the Tune Scroll control knob to adjust the minutes Press the Tune Scroll control knob again to save changes 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 pushbutt...

Page 271: ...X Button Pressing the DISC AUX button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes 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 ...

Page 272: ...media disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player 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 O...

Page 273: ... the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of 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 Play...

Page 274: ...dio 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 char...

Page 275: ...ddition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit 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 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song title...

Page 276: ...at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the Tune Scroll control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the Tune Scroll control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not con...

Page 277: ...AUX jack is connected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF Operating Instructi...

Page 278: ...le s website for software updates NOTE If the radio has a USB port connecting an iPod威 to this port does not play the media For playing an iPod威 use the separate 16 pin connector port in the glove compartment on some vehicles Connecting an iPod威 to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate plays media but does not use the UCI feature to control the connected device Connecting The iPod姞 Use the o...

Page 279: ...he iPod威 can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play Browse and List the iPod威 contents The iPod威 battery charges when plugged into the UCI connector Controlling The iPod姞 Using Radio Buttons To get into the UCI iPod威 mode and access a connected iPod威 press the AUX button on the radio faceplate Once in the UCI iPod威 mode iPod威 audio tracks if available from iPod威 start playing over the vehic...

Page 280: ...the previous track in the list if you press this button at any other time in the track it will jump to the beginning of the track If you press the SEEK button during play mode it will jump to the next track in the list While a track is playing press the INFO button to see the associated metadata Artist track title album etc for that track Pressing the INFO button again jumps to the next screen of ...

Page 281: ...ise forward and counterclock wise backward scrolls through the lists displaying the track detail on the radio display Once you have the track to be played highlighted on the radio display press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll through the list faster During fast scroll you may notice a slight delay in updating the informatio...

Page 282: ...n you can follow the same steps to go to the desired track in that list Not all iPod威 sub menu levels are available on this system MUSIC TYPE button The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your iPod威 CAUTION Leaving the iPod威 or any supported device any where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage the device Follow the device manuf...

Page 283: ... your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your on line listening account at no addi tional charge 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 Cana dian residents Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID Please have the f...

Page 284: ...display Selecting 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 optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna if equipped Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna wil...

Page 285: ...on will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button When Equipped Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Except REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title and Compose...

Page 286: ...ssing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel MUSIC TYPE Button REU Radio Pressing this button provides a MUSIC TYPES list from which you can make ...

Page 287: ...ected 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 channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be...

Page 288: ...nication UConnect威 in Section 3 Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment System VES Guide KICKER姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECTABLE SURROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 289: ...d which is surround sound equalized for the front seat occupants The Video Surround mode is described under Kicker威 Mobile Surround KMS1 威 Please note that DSS effects are dependent on the mix of the original recording Some audio will sound better in DSS modes others in Stereo mode When in Audio Surround mode balance is set auto matically Fader control is available to add more sur round audio if d...

Page 290: ...QUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System VES in cludes the following components for rear seat entertain ment A diagonal 7 in 17 8 cm Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen integrated into the center console armrest The screen features brightness control for optimum day time and nighttime viewing Opening the Rear Seat VES 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 291: ... raised to its viewing position The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow front seat operation for easy setup in the case of younger rear seat passengers A battery powered infrared remote control snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin VES Video Screen VES Remote Control UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 4 ...

Page 292: ...tailed operating instruc tions Kicker姞 Mobile Surround KMS1 姞 If Equipped The VES for this vehicle comes equipped with Kicker Mobile Surround KMS1 威 This feature offers the ulti mate movie experience by providing surround sound uniquely equalized for the interior space of your vehicle The KMS1威 Video Surround mode activates whenever a video source is selected unless the system is already in Audio ...

Page 293: ...hicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC The EVIC features a driver interactive display which is located in the instrument cluster The VOLUME button controls the sound level of the sound system Press the top of the VOLUME button to increase the sound level Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to decrease the sound le...

Page 294: ...jump to or start playing songs in playlists etc depend ing on which radio is in the vehicle and if equipped with UCI When the EVIC is in the Compass Temp Audio screen press the SCROLL button to seek up and down radio stations tracks chapters files etc depending on which radio is in the vehicle CD DVD MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by...

Page 295: ...RATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the r...

Page 296: ...th operator input The dual sun sensor monitors sun load coming through the windshield The infrared sensor independently measures the surface temperature of the driver and passenger Other sensors take into account vehicle speed A C pressure outside temperature and engine cooling temperature Using all of these inputs the system automatically adjusts airflow temperature air flow distribution airflow ...

Page 297: ...nded setting for maximum comfort for the average person however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic operation Air conditioning in this system is automatic Pressing the air conditioning control button while in AUTO mode will cause the indicator in the control button to flash three times and then turn off This indicates that the system i...

Page 298: ...he recirculation while in these modes will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn 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 preferred automatic This means the operator can override the blower the mode or both There is a manual blower range fo...

Page 299: ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 4 ...

Page 300: ...ating area through vents under the front seats Bi Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel and through the outlets located on the floor Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel Air flows through the regi...

Page 301: ...midity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and hamper visibil ity For this reason the system will not allow recirculation to be selected while in Defrost or Defrost Floor mode Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this sect...

Page 302: ...and provide sufficient heating If side win dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed Vehicle windows 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 Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collecte...

Page 303: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 4 ...

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Page 305: ... 310 If Engine Fails To Start 311 After Starting 312 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 312 䡵 Automatic Transmission 313 Automatic Transmission General Information 313 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 315 Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Override 316 5 Speed Automatic Transmission 317 䡵 AutoStick威 321 AutoStick威 Operation 321 AutoStick威 General Information 322 5 ...

Page 306: ...stem 332 ABS Anti Lock Brake System 332 TCS Traction Control System 332 BAS Brake Assist System 333 ESP Electronic Stability Program 333 Synchronizing ESP 337 ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And ESP TCS Indicator Light 337 䡵 Tire Safety Information 338 Tire Markings 338 Tire Identification Number TIN 342 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 343 䡵 Tires General Information 347 Tire Pressure 347 Tire ...

Page 307: ... Pressure Monitor System TPMS 356 Base System 359 Premium System If Equipped 362 General Information 366 䡵 Fuel Requirements 367 6 1L Engine 367 Reformulated Gasoline 367 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 367 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 368 MMT In Gasoline 369 Materials Added To Fuel 369 Fuel System Cautions 369 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 370 䡵 Adding Fuel 371 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 371 Loose Fuel...

Page 308: ...ehicle Certification Label 373 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 374 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 374 Overloading 374 Loading 375 䡵 Trailer Towing 375 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 375 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 309: ...ould operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather interior heat buildup may cause serious injury or death Be sure to turn OFF the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep in your car Accidents can be caused by inadvertently moving the shift lever Ac...

Page 310: ...e shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal Keyless Go If Equipped This function allows the driver to op erate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the ENGINE START STOP button is installed and the Keyless Go ignition key FOBIK can be detected inside of the vehicle Removing and Re Installing the Engine Start Stop Button The ENGINE START STOP button...

Page 311: ...RT STOP button twice ON position to activate the heating air conditioning HVAC controls and the instrument cluster Press the ENGINE START STOP button three times OFF position to turn off the ignition switch Normal Starting Using The ENGINE START STOP Button NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal To start the engine the...

Page 312: ...his occurs turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting procedure To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button Place the shift lever in PARK then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button If the shift lever is not in PARK the ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds and the ignition state changes to ACCES SORY ACC Re...

Page 313: ...llow them carefully Clearing A Flooded Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any excess fuel press and hold the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor with your right foot and then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button once The starter motor will enga...

Page 314: ...ally and it will 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 routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle It has a removable cap that is located o...

Page 315: ...t is firmly on the brake pedal WARNING It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot...

Page 316: ...nsmission provides a precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self calibrating Therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the break in period This is a normal condition and pre cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles The shift lever is automatically locked while in the PARK position To move the shift lever out of the PARK ...

Page 317: ...ion electronics constantly monitor the transmission oil temperature If the transmission exceeds normal operating temperature the transmission will change the way it shifts to help control the condition This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in DRIVE position After the transmission cools down it will return to normal operation Brake Transmission Shift In...

Page 318: ...e the rubber tray from the storage bin located to the right of the shift lever The override access port is at the top of the bin to the right of the shift lever gate To activate the override first insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ACC or ON position Then press the pink colored tab trough the access port with a small flat blade screwdriver or alike While Interlock Manual Ov...

Page 319: ...ke While pressing the override tab move the shift lever out of the PARK position When complete return the override cover to its original position 5 Speed Automatic Transmission 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...

Page 320: ...arked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position When shifting into PARK move the shift lever all the way forward and left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument panel to ensure it is in the P position CAUTION Damage to ...

Page 321: ...anging traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have an accident DRIVE This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through 5th gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When freq...

Page 322: ... vehicle is brought to a stop After the vehicle has stopped PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to operate Sec ond gear will operate in the DRIVE position The Mal function Indicator Light MIL may be illuminated A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service To reset the transmission use the following procedure 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Move the shi...

Page 323: ...utostick威 is a driver interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle Autostick威 allows you to maximize engine braking 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 a...

Page 324: ...shift lever to the right D or left D while in the DRIVE position The transmission will remain in the current gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen When you wish to disengage Autostick威 hold the shift lever to the right for at least one second The transmission will now operate automatically shifting between the five available gears Autostick姞 General Information You can start out in 1st or 2...

Page 325: ...ly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precau tions should be observ...

Page 326: ...lt in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire ...

Page 327: ... and 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 throug...

Page 328: ...itial start up in cold weather the power steering 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 be obtained as soon as po...

Page 329: ...rom all surfaces Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Section 7 for the correct fluid type PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING Never use PARK position on an automatic transmis sion as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury ...

Page 330: ...parking brake push the parking brake pedal down and then remove your foot from the pedal To release the parking brake push down on the parking brake pedal and then release The BRAKE light in the instrument cluster will turn on when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is ON NOTE This light only shows that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application...

Page 331: ...may be evident by increased pedal travel during application greater pedal force required to slow or stop and potential activation of the Brake Warning Light In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine OFF the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system ...

Page 332: ...tinue to run for a short time after the stop The clicking sound of solenoid valves Brake pedal pulsations and A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System contains sophisti cated electronic equipment that may be suscep tible to interference caused by improperly in stalled or high output radio tra...

Page 333: ...ce accurate signals for the computer Anti Lock Brake Light The ABS light monitors the Anti Lock Brake Sys tem The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However...

Page 334: ...on about ABS refer to Anti Lock Brake System in Section 5 WARNING The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver ca...

Page 335: ...is deactivated WARNING The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of a B...

Page 336: ...er starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active The ESP TCS Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESP TCS Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions WARNING The ESP cannot prevent the natural ...

Page 337: ...s the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will illuminate To turn the ESP ON again momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will turn off NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF switch Once...

Page 338: ...the message was previously cleared WARNING In the ESP Full Off mode the engine torque reduction and stability features are cancelled There fore the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable NOTE When the ESP is switched OFF a feature of the system remains active This feature controls wheel spin across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential If one wheel on an axle is ...

Page 339: ...ed at your authorized dealer as soon as possible ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The yellow ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and the yellow ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instru ment cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position They should go out with the ...

Page 340: ...FF previously The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when the ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Stan dards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature G...

Page 341: ...ruck 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 high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded in...

Page 342: ...k tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 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 340 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 343: ...ons 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 Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum ...

Page 344: ...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 345: ...lation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section of th...

Page 346: ...he driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs 635 kg and there will be five 150 lb 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity ...

Page 347: ...with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 392 kg STARTING AND OPERATING 345 5 ...

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Page 349: ...operly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in 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 Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can...

Page 350: ...e driver s side B Pillar 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 Tire Pressure Information section of this manual The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month ...

Page 351: ... 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 condition Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi 13 to 40 kPa during operation DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low Tire Pressures for High Spee...

Page 352: ...her 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 Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck WARNING Fast spinnin...

Page 353: ...They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven 1 Worn Tire 2 New Tire STARTING AND OPERAT...

Page 354: ...y for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found on th...

Page 355: ...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 an accident Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires...

Page 356: ... Use on rear wheels only Continued CAUTION Continued Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave ment Observe the tire chain manufacturer s instructions on the method of installation operating speed and conditions for use Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufac turer if different from the speed recommended by the manufacturer NOTE In order to avoid damage to tires cha...

Page 357: ...COMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat terns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all sea...

Page 358: ...s is the forward cross as shown in the following diagram 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 psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure 356 START...

Page 359: ...condition exists and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold placard pressure Once the low tire pressure warn ing Tire Pressure Monitoring TPM Telltale Light illu minates you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended cold placard pressure in order for the TPM Telltale Light to turn off The system will automatically update and the TPM Telltale Light wi...

Page 360: ... or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result Continued CAUTION Continued After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPM sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning...

Page 361: ...you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver module Four TPM sensors and TPM Telltale Light The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly if equipped has a TPM sensor The matching full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires The TPMS will only monito...

Page 362: ...ime If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists The TPM Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists A system fault can occur due to any of the following 1 Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing aftermarket window tin...

Page 363: ...low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 4 For each subsequent ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds an...

Page 364: ...ires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver module Four TPM sensors Various TPMS messages which display in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and TPM Telltale Light The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly if equipped has a TPM sensor The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road...

Page 365: ...for three seconds and 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 all of the tires with low pressure including those flashing in the EVIC graphic to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically...

Page 366: ...C will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for three 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 TPM Telltale Light will no longer flash and the CHECK TPM SYSTEM message will no longer display and a...

Page 367: ...le a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON In addition the EVIC will display a low pressure message and a graphic showing the low tire pressure value flashing 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires NOTE Vehic...

Page 368: ... the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long as 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 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive thi...

Page 369: ...rld 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 Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as Reformulated Gasoline Reformulated gasolines c...

Page 370: ...icles are compatible with gasoline contain ing 10 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle s warranty If a Non FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E 85 fuel the engine will have some or all of these symptoms operate in a lean mode OBD II Malfunction Indicator Light on poor engine performance poor cold start and cold drivability increased risk for fuel system compo...

Page 371: ... 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 States MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor nia reformulated gasoline Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under norm...

Page 372: ...turer NOTE Intentional tampering with the emissions con trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a clo...

Page 373: ...the vehicle If so equipped use the finger pull to open the door Otherwise push in on the left side near the edge of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle NOTE When removing the fuel filler cap lay the cap tether in the hook located on the fuel filler cap door reinforcement CAUTION Damage to the ...

Page 374: ...WARNING Continued A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened properly The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not secured properly Make sure...

Page 375: ...the Vehicle Certification Label This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door The label contains the following information Name of manufacturer Month and...

Page 376: ...ceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the front and rear GAWR The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation Weigh it on a commercial...

Page 377: ...t Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate NOTE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door for your vehicle s GVWR and GAWRs Refer to the Tire Placard for your vehicle s proper tire pressure TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended RECREATIONAL T...

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Page 379: ... TIREFIT Kit 380 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 385 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 389 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 390 Without The Ignition Key 390 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 390 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 391 6 ...

Page 380: ... the switch a second time to turn off the flashers This is an emergency warning system and it should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition switch is in the LOCK position NOTE ...

Page 381: ...o act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads 240 F 116 C or greater pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200 230 F 93 110 C If the pointer remains at 240...

Page 382: ...d with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately 4 F 20 C The TIREFIT system is located under an access panel in the trunk TIREFIT Location 380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 383: ... of being hit when operating the jack or repairing a tire Cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0 16 in 4 mm tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire pressure or on a flat tire or a damaged wheel can pose a hazard while driving TIREFIT should not be used in such circum stances Do not drive the vehicle under such cir cumstances Contact your nearest authorized dealer for assistanc...

Page 384: ...sult a physi cian immediately Keep away from open flame or heat source Sealing tire with TIREFIT 1 Turn on the hazard warning flashers 2 Move the shift lever to the PARK position turn OFF the engine and set the parking brake 3 Remove the TIREFIT kit from the trunk 4 Pull the power plug 2 and the TIREFIT sealant hose 6 out from the TIREFIT kit 5 Unscrew the valve cap from the valve on the deflated ...

Page 385: ... the parking brake 15 Disconnect the air pump hose 1 from the underside of the sealant bottle 5 by flipping the hose valve open 16 Connect the air pump hose valve to the tire valve and flip the hose valve closed 17 Leave the parking brake set and the shift lever in PARK and start the engine 18 Press the switch 3 on the air pump to I ON The air pump should inflate the tire to at least 26 psi 1 8 ba...

Page 386: ...1 3 bar the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance 26 Leave the parking brake set and the shift lever in PARK and start the engine 27 Inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar by pressing the switch 3 on the air pump to I ON and watching the pressure gauge When the tire pressure is set to...

Page 387: ...sily be peeled off and properly discarded Do not exceed 55 mph 90 km h until the tire has been inspected JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when ever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON You can be hurt by the fan Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission canno...

Page 388: ...cted and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 When boost is provided by a battery in another veh...

Page 389: ...positive terminal of the booster battery Refer to the following illustration for jump starting connections 6 Connect the other cable first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact on the engine ground Refer to the following illustration for jump starting connections Jump Starting WHAT ...

Page 390: ...s the booster battery Let the engine idle a few minutes Then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery NOTE Refer to Synchronizing ESP under Electronic Stability Program in Section 5 if the ESP BAS light in the instrument cluster remains on continuously after starting the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery 8 When removing the jumper cables reverse the above sequenc...

Page 391: ...ve NOTE Turn OFF the Electronic Stability Program ESP if equipped or Traction Control System TCS if equipped before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Stability Program or Traction Control System in Sec tion 5 CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving be tween 1st and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Racing the engine or spinning t...

Page 392: ...per towing equipment is neces sary to prevent damage to the vehicle Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission is only permitted within the following limitations With The Ignition Key Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL the distance...

Page 393: ... from the rear Damage to the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans mission may result If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the key must be in the ON position not the ACC position Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle...

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Page 395: ...ction And Maintenance Programs 397 䡵 Replacement Parts 399 䡵 Dealer Service 399 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 399 Engine Oil 400 Engine Oil Filter 402 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 403 Maintenance Free Battery 404 Air Conditioner Maintenance 405 A C Air Filter 406 Body Lubrication 407 Windshield Wiper Blades 407 Windshield Washers 408 Exhaust System 408 7 ...

Page 396: ...ar Power Distribution Center 427 䡵 Vehicle Storage 431 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 432 䡵 Bulb Replacement 433 Low Beam Headlight High Beam Headlight And Park Turn Light 433 Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Light And Backup Light 433 License Light 437 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 438 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 439 Engine 439 Chassis 440 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 397: ...t 6 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 Integrated Power Module 7 Air Cleaner Filter 3 Coolant Pressure Cap 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 7 ...

Page 398: ... the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emissions control system It could also affect fuel...

Page 399: ...ure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states that require an Inspection and Mainte nance I M this check verifies the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is functioning and is not on when the engine 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 ...

Page 400: ...tart the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD II system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A...

Page 401: ...rocedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENAN...

Page 402: ...ange Adding 1 0 qt 1 0 l of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE range will result in an oil level at the top of the SAFE range on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for proper maintenance intervals NOTE Under no circumstances sh...

Page 403: ...rt SAE 5W 40 engine oil is also allowed for use The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be selected based on the following recommendation and be within the oper ating temperature shown in the engine oil viscosity chart The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to Engine Compart ment ...

Page 404: ...ers 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 at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufa...

Page 405: ...ary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficien...

Page 406: ...anently sealed You will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance required NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting Battery Location 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 407: ... hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented 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 identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on th...

Page 408: ...hnician Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A...

Page 409: ...cess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to insure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the Fall and Spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubric...

Page 410: ... a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal 4 l of washer fluid when the message Low Washer Fluid appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and...

Page 411: ...catalyst as an emissions control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfun...

Page 412: ...ccur safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop shut the engine OFF and allow the vehicle to cool Thereafter obtain service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifications immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or tow...

Page 413: ...rty 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 of the conne...

Page 414: ...ON Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corro sion protection If a non HOAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant antifreeze as soon as possible Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifr...

Page 415: ...ula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze and distilled water Use higher concentra tions not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corro...

Page 416: ...d up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure Continued WARNING Continued Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle Personal injury or en gine damage may result Disposal of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper dispo...

Page 417: ...roper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points to Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine ...

Page 418: ...the condenser clean also Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant antifreeze performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically R...

Page 419: ... reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear However low fluid level may be caused 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 this section for the correct fluid type WARNING Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts...

Page 420: ...ay cause deterio ration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genu ine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does not require adjustment under normal operati...

Page 421: ... used 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 avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals Appearance Care and ...

Page 422: ...gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug and Ta...

Page 423: ...nd protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos sible The cost of such repairs is considered the respon sibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint or equiva...

Page 424: ...mended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholste...

Page 425: ...d type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear 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 that 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 ...

Page 426: ...s from the vehicle to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning the Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console NOTE The cupholder cannot be removed FUSES Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module IPM is located in the engine compartment This modu...

Page 427: ...ing the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 15 Amp Blue Washer Motor 2 25 Amp Neutral Powertrain Control Module PCM 3 25 Amp Neutral Ignition Run Start 4 ...

Page 428: ...hield Wiper 11 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brake System ABS Valves 12 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 13 50 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake System ABS Pump Motor 14 15 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 429: ...enter There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel This center contains fuses and relays Opening The Access Panel Rear Power Distribution Center MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 7 ...

Page 430: ...e correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw IOD 2 40 Amp Green Integrated Power Mod ule IPM 3 4 40 Amp Green Integrated Power Mo...

Page 431: ...0 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 10 11 12 13 14 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control Cluster Security Mod ule if equipped 15 16 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 17 20 Amp Yellow Cluster 18 20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 10 Amp Red Stop Lights 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 7 ...

Page 432: ...ring Con trol Module SCM 31 32 33 34 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 35 5 Amp Orange Antenna Module if equipped Power Mir rors 36 20 Amp Yellow Hands Free Phone if equipped Video Moni tor if equipped Radio 37 15 Amp Blue Transmission 38 10 Amp Red Cargo Light Satellite Receiver SDARS Video if equipped Vehicle Information Module if equipped 39 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors if equipped 430 ...

Page 433: ...uit breaker in cavity 12 The door modules the driver power window switch and the passenger power window switch are fused by the 25 amp circuit breaker in cavity 13 If you experience temporary or permanent loss of these systems see your authorized dealer for service VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take these steps to protect your battery...

Page 434: ... instructions All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlight High Intensity Discharge HID D1S Serviced at Authorized Dealer High Beam Headlight 9005 Front Park Turn Light 3157AK Front Fog Light 9145 H10 Serviced at Authorized Dealer Front Side Mar...

Page 435: ...ght bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service NOTE When HID headlights are turned on there is a blue hue to the lights This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Light and Backup Light 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the two fasteners from the back of the tail light assembly 3 Pull back the trunk liner 4 R...

Page 436: ...ht assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs Turn bulb sockets counterclockwise to remove 8 Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly 1 Tail Stop Light Bulb 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 437: ...2 Tail Light Bulb 3 Turn Signal Light Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 7 ...

Page 438: ...eplacement bulb 10 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail light assembly and then turn it clockwise 11 Reinstall the tail light assembly fasteners electrical connector and trunk liner 12 Close the trunk 4 Backup Light Bulb 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 439: ...e the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 5 Reattach the light to the rear fascia and then install the screws 1 License Light Bulb 2 Socket MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 7 ...

Page 440: ...Oil with Filter 6 1 Liter Engine SAE 0W 40 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 6 1 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 15 2 Quarts 14 4 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 441: ...roleum Institute API categories of SM or SM CF and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 10725 The manu facturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil such as Mobil 1威 SAE 0W 40 or equivalent For additional information refer to the Engine Oil Selection and Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade in the Maintenance Pro cedures section of this manual Oil Filter 6 1L Engine MOPAR威...

Page 442: ...威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recom mended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR威 ATF 4 Automatic Transmis sion Fluid Rear Axle API GL 5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 443: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 442 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 442 Required Maintenance Intervals 444 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 444: ...ions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On...

Page 445: ...mstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or six months which ever comes first Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Oil Change Required under Electronic ...

Page 446: ...s needed Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION 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 444 MAINTENANCE SCHED...

Page 447: ... using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Odometer Read...

Page 448: ... engine oil filter Rotate tires If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Rep...

Page 449: ...ou are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the rear axle fluid Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 42 000 Miles 70 000 km or 42 Mo...

Page 450: ...nspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 54 000 Miles 90 000 km or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate ...

Page 451: ...joints Inspect the exhaust system Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 66 000 Miles 110 000 km or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading...

Page 452: ...necessary Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 78 000 Miles 130 000 km or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Re...

Page 453: ...ct the exhaust system Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 90 000 Miles 150 000 km or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the engine air cleaner filter Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary Inspect the rear axle fluid Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel ...

Page 454: ...suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 102 000 Miles 170 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace ...

Page 455: ...Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the rear axle fluid Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 114 000 Miles 190 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Author...

Page 456: ...spect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 126 000 Miles 210 000 km or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Inspect the rear axle fluid Odome...

Page 457: ...ioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 138 000 Miles 230 000 km or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler ...

Page 458: ... and boot seals and replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the engine air cleaner ...

Page 459: ...NING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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Page 461: ... Need Assistance 461 Chrysler LLC Customer Center 462 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 462 In Mexico Contact 462 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 463 Service Contract 463 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 464 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 464 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 464 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 464 In Canada 465 䡵 Publication Order Forms 465 9 ...

Page 462: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 466 Treadwear 467 Traction Grades 467 Temperature Grades 468 460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 463: ...d 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 want...

Page 464: ...tion to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontari...

Page 465: ...in three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract National Customer Hot line at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s service contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s service contract If you purchase...

Page 466: ...e MOPAR姞 PARTS Mopar威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized dealer They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Page 467: ...d Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals no P O Boxes Service Manuals These com...

Page 468: ...and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler LLC vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and main tenance procedures as well as specifications capabili ties and safety tips Call toll free at 1 800 890 4038 U S 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at www techauthority com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire g...

Page 469: ...o 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 the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance WA...

Page 470: ...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...

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Page 472: ...405 Air Pressure Tires 348 Airbag 51 Airbag Deployment 58 61 Airbag Light 59 63 77 207 Airbag Maintenance 63 Airbag Side 53 59 Airbag Window Side Curtain 53 59 Alarm Panic 22 Alarm Security Alarm 18 211 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 282 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 412 413 438 Disposal 414 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 329 332 Anti Lock Warnin...

Page 473: ...dditives 419 Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode 320 321 Autostick 321 Axle Fluid 440 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 440 Battery 404 Emergency Starting 385 Jump Starting 385 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 23 Location 386 404 Belts Seat 42 77 Body Mechanism Lubrication 407 B Pillar Location 343 Brake Assist System 333 Brake Control System Electronic 332 Brake Fluid 440 Brake Parking 327 Brake S...

Page 474: ... Vehicle Loading 373 Cellular Phone 88 293 Certification Label 373 Chains Tire 353 Chart Tire Sizing 340 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 397 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 76 Checks Safety 76 Child Restraint 66 67 68 70 72 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 69 70 Child Safety Locks 33 Clean Air Gasoline 367 Cleaning Wheels 421 Windshield Wiper Blades 407 Climate Control 293 Clock 235 ...

Page 475: ...r 415 Pressure Cap 414 Radiator Cap 414 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 412 438 439 Corrosion Protection 419 Cruise Control Speed Control 148 152 Cruise Light 205 Cupholders 193 424 Customer Assistance 461 Customer Programmable Features 230 Data Recorder Event 64 Daytime Brightness Interior Lights 141 Daytime Running Lights 137 Dealer Service 399 Deck Lid Emergency Release 40 Deck Lid Power Releas...

Page 476: ...6 Electrical Power Outlets 190 Electronic Brake Control System 332 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 148 152 Electronic Stability Program ESP 333 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 211 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 214 Emergency Deck Lid Release 40 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 389 Hazard Warning Flasher 378 Jump Starting 385 Overheating 379 Towing 390 E...

Page 477: ...thetic 402 Overheating 379 Starting 307 Temperature Gauge 209 Engine Oil Viscosity 401 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 62 Entry System Illuminated 20 Ethanol 367 Event Data Recorder 64 Exhaust Gas Caution 76 370 409 Exhaust System 76 408 Exterior Folding Mirrors 85 Exterior Lighting 134 Exterior Lights 78 Filler Location Fuel 371 Filters Air Cleaner 403 Air Conditioning 300 406 Engine Oil 402 4...

Page 478: ...ts and Genuine Parts 439 Fog Lights 138 205 Folding Rear Seat 127 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 389 Fuel 367 Adding 371 Additives 369 Clean Air 367 Ethanol 367 Filler Cap Gas Cap 371 Gasoline 367 Gauge 211 Materials Added 369 Methanol 367 Octane Rating 367 439 Requirements 367 Specifications 439 Tank Capacity 438 Fuel System Caution 371 Fueling 371 Fuses 424 Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 181 Gas Cap Fuel...

Page 479: ...e UConnect威 88 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 324 Hazard Warning Flasher 378 Head Restraints 125 Headlight Washers 408 Headlights 433 Automatic 135 Bulb Replacement 433 Cleaning 423 Delay 137 High Beam 139 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 139 Lights On Reminder 137 On With Wipers 135 143 Passing 139 Switch 134 Time Delay 137 Washers 408 Heated Mirrors 87 Heated Sea...

Page 480: ...03 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 423 Integrated Power Module Fuses 424 Interior Appearance Care 422 Interior Lights 140 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 142 Introduction 4 Jump Starting 385 Key Programming 17 Key Replacement 16 Key Sentry Immobilizer 15 Key In Reminder 14 Keyless Entry System 20 Keyless Go 12 226 308 Keys 12 Kicker Sound System 286 Knee Bolster 51 52 Lane Change and Turn Signals ...

Page 481: ...138 139 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 337 Electronic Throttle Control Warning 211 Engine Temperature Warning 206 Exterior 78 Fog 138 205 Hazard Warning Flasher 378 Headlight Switch 134 Headlights 134 433 Headlights On Reminder 137 Headlights On With Wipers 135 143 High Beam 139 210 High Beam Indicator 210 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 134 205 Intensity Control 141 Interior 1...

Page 482: ...scription 205 Loading Vehicle 373 375 Capacities 375 Tires 343 Locks 27 Auto Unlock 30 Automatic Door 29 Child Protection 33 Door 27 Power Door 28 Low Tire Pressure System 356 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 69 70 Lubrication Body 407 Lumbar Support 124 Maintenance Free Battery 404 Maintenance General 399 Maintenance Procedures 399 Maintenance Schedule 442 Maintenance Sunroof 190 Malfu...

Page 483: ...Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 356 Mopar Parts 399 464 MTBE ETBE 367 Multi Function Control Lever 138 New Vehicle Break In Period 75 Occupant Restraints 41 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 367 439 Odometer 210 Trip 210 Oil Engine 400 439 Capacity 438 Change Interval 400 Checking 400 Dipstick 400 Disposal 402 Filter 402 439 Filter Disposal 402 Materials Added to 402 Recommendation 400 438 Synthe...

Page 484: ...rking Brake 327 Passing Light 139 Pedals Adjustable 147 Personal Settings 230 Pets 75 Phone Cellular 88 Phone Hands Free UConnect威 88 Placard Tire and Loading Information 343 Power Brakes 329 Deck Lid Release 39 Distribution Center Fuses 427 Door Locks 28 Mirrors 86 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 190 Seats 122 Steering 326 Sunroof 187 Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 146 Windows 35 Power Steer...

Page 485: ...ats 123 Recorder Event Data 64 Recreational Towing 375 Reformulated Gasoline 367 Refrigerant 406 Release Hood 132 Reminder Lights On 137 Reminder Seat Belt 49 Remote Control Starting System 25 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 291 Remote Starting System 25 Remote Trunk Release 39 Replacement Bulbs 432 Replacement Keys 16 Replacement Parts 399 Replacement Tires 352 Repo...

Page 486: ...Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 47 And Pregnant Women 51 Child Restraint 66 67 68 72 Extender 51 Front Seat 42 43 Inspection 77 Operating Instructions 43 Pretensioners 48 Rear Seat 42 Reminder 210 Untwisting Procedure 48 Seats 122 Adjustment 122 Easy Entry 131 Head Restraints 125 Heated 126 Height Adjustment 122 Lumbar Support 124 Memory 128 Power 122 Rear Folding 127 Reclining 123 Seatback Re...

Page 487: ...t Upper Anchorage 47 Shoulder Belts 42 Side Airbag 53 59 Side Curtain Window Airbag 53 Side View Mirror Adjustment 85 Signals Turn 78 139 205 Sirius Backseat TV 287 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 323 SmartBeams 135 Snow Chains Tire Chains 353 Snow Tires 355 Sound System Kicker 286 Spark Plugs 439 Specifications Fuel Gasoline 439 Oil 439 Speed Control Cruise Control 148 152 Speedometer 205 Starting 2...

Page 488: ...mote Starting 25 Tachometer 206 Telescoping Steering Column 146 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 294 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 209 379 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 69 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Theft System Security Alarm 18 Tilt Steering Column 146 Time Delay Headlight 137 Tire and Loading Information Placard 343 Tire Identification Number TIN 342 Tire Markings 338 Tire Safety Informa...

Page 489: ...02 Behind a Motor Home 375 Disabled Vehicle 390 Recreational 375 Towing Assistance 102 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home 375 Traction Control 332 Trailer Towing 375 Transmission 418 Automatic 313 317 418 Fluid 440 Shifting 313 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 23 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 181 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 20 Transmitter Remote Keyless ...

Page 490: ...ehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 343 373 375 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 300 431 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Video Entertainment System Rear Seat Video System 288 Viscosity Engine Oil 401 Voice Recognition System VR 116 Warning Flasher Hazard 378 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 205 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 464 Wa...

Page 491: ...ow Fogging 300 Windows 35 Power 35 Windshield Defroster 78 298 Windshield Washers 142 143 408 Fluid 408 Windshield Wiper Blades 407 Windshield Wipers 142 Wiper Blade Replacement 407 Wiper Delay 142 Wipers Intermittent 142 Wipers Rain Sensitive 144 INDEX 489 10 ...

Page 492: ...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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