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Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights

1. Remove the two screws securing the headlight mod-
ule to the vehicle and pull the headlight module forward
away from the vehicle, disengaging the assembly from
the lower attachment clip.

2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the headlight
module and pull the bulb from socket.

3. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and then reinstall
the headlight module.

Front Fog Light

1. Reach under the front fascia and grasp the front fog
light bulb.

2. Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the fog
light module.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.

CAUTION!

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for 2006 Pacifica

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 255 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 389 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 413 10 INDEX 421 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 3: ...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 4: ... knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopar威 parts and is interested in your satisfaction WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod ucts of c...

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

Page 6: ...ll Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel 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 Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and ...

Page 7: ...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 9: ...s 14 Customer Key Programming 14 General Information 15 䡵 Illuminated Entry System 15 䡵 Door Locks 16 Manual Door Locks 16 Power Door Locks 17 Child Protection Door Lock 19 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry 20 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 21 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 22 Using The Panic Alarm 22 To Program Transmitters 23 To Open Close Power Liftgate If Equipped 23 2 ...

Page 10: ...sting Procedure 41 Seat Belt Pretensioners 42 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert 43 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 44 Seat Belt Extender 44 Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 45 Child Restraint 60 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 71 䡵 Safety Tips 71 Exhaust Gas 71 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 72 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make O...

Page 11: ...e numbers for your vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be in PARK Turn the key to the LOCK position then remove the key Vehicle Key Ignition Key Positions THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 12: ...operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Key In Ignition Reminder If you open the driver s door and the key is in the ignition switch a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents un...

Page 13: ... in mind that a key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle If the Theft Alarm Immobilizer Light comes on during normal vehicle operation vehicle has been running for longer than 10 seconds a fault has been detected in the electronics and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible NOTE The Sentry K...

Page 14: ...y is one which has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer Customer Key Programming You can program new sentry keys to the system if you have two valid sentry keys by performing the following procedure 1 Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank s to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code 2 Inse...

Page 15: ...our vehicle All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may c...

Page 16: ...onal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per sonal injuries and death Do...

Page 17: ...e door will allow the locks to operate A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition and a door is open as a reminder to remove the key Auto Door Locks If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Auto Lock feature is enabled 2 The transmission is in gear 3 all doors are closed 4 the vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h and 5 the doors were not previ...

Page 18: ...y performing the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Cus tomer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped Auto Unlock On Exit If Equipped The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Auto Unlock feature is enabled 2 the transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 the transmission is in NEUTRAL or PAR...

Page 19: ...rforming the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features section or by repeating the above mentioned procedure NOTE Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws 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...

Page 20: ...u to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate and activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 23 feet 7 meters using a hand held radio trans mitter The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE If the key is in the ignition switch then all buttons on that transmitter will be disabled The buttons on the remaining transmitters will work If the vehicle is shifted...

Page 21: ...n be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the Electronic Ve hicle Information Center EVIC section or by following these steps 1 Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds 2 While the UNLOCK button is pressed after 4 sec onds press the LOCK button Release both buttons The Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure Keyle...

Page 22: ... On Lock feature can be reactivated by repeating this procedure Using The Panic Alarm To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release When the panic alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unles...

Page 23: ...d with a powered liftgate pressing the button will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area The liftgate will re lock automatically within 10 seconds once the liftgate is closed To Turn Off Flash Lights On Lock Unlock NOTE If desired the Flash Lights On Lock Unlock feature can be turned on and off by referring to the Customer Program...

Page 24: ...ce This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transm...

Page 25: ...move and replace the battery Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To reassemble the transmitter case snap the two halves together Make sure there is an even gap be tween the two halves Test transmitter operation Separating Transmitter Halves THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2 ...

Page 26: ... button on the keyless entry transmit ter After the last door is closed or if all doors are closed the system will arm itself in about 16 seconds During that time the Vehicle Theft Alarm Immobilizer light will flash If it does not illuminate the system is not arming If you open a door during this arming period the system will cancel the arming process You must repeat one of the previously describe...

Page 27: ... door the alarm will sound When the system is armed the doors can not be unlocked from the interior power door lock switches The Vehicle Theft Alarm system is designed 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...

Page 28: ...liftgate depress the liftgate release switch located in the exterior handle and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion The liftgate will not manually open if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph 0 km h NOTE In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open Liftgate Release 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR V...

Page 29: ... the lift gate is closed Power Liftgate If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter Press the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice within five seconds to open the power liftgate Once the liftgate is fully open pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate The power liftgat...

Page 30: ...open position The power liftgate must be in the full open position for any of the close buttons to operate If the liftgate is not fully open press the open button to fully open the liftgate and then press close If the liftgate release switch is activated while the power liftgate is closing the liftgate will reverse to the full open position The power liftgate switches will not operate if the vehic...

Page 31: ...se fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode Gas props support the liftgate in the open position However because the gas pressure drops with tempera ture it may be necessary to assist the props...

Page 32: ... pressed the window controls on the passenger doors will not illuminate and the passen ger windows will be disabled Auto Down Feature All the power window switches have an auto down feature Press the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go down automatically To open the window part way press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to ...

Page 33: ...t the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if equipped left and right window bags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window and a driver infla...

Page 34: ...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 buck led up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be s...

Page 35: ...All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder Belts The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING It is extremely dang...

Page 36: ...engers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in a collision hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is ne...

Page 37: ...3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 2 ...

Page 38: ...he arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used toget...

Page 39: ...ble and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt syst...

Page 40: ...the anchorage and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average you ll prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 41: ...sition the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 inches 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate Positioning Latch Plate Creating A Fold THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 2 ...

Page 42: ...rmance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners are designed to work for all size occupants NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag con trol module see Airbag Section Like ...

Page 43: ...ger s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be en abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or RUN position DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating t...

Page 44: ...t Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a colli...

Page 45: ...eat belt restraint systems The driver s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment in low speed collisions The front airbags have a mult...

Page 46: ...ent panel below the steering column This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right window bags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with window bags 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 Side A...

Page 47: ...f Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Along with seat belts and front seat belt buckle preten sioners front airbags work with the instrument panel knee blockers to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Left and right window bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisio...

Page 48: ...lt positioning booster seat should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow chil dren to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to the section on Child Restraint You should read the instruc...

Page 49: ...nding your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel If the vehicle has left and right window bags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat The Airbag System consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller ORC AIRBAG Readiness Light Driver Airbag Front Passenger Airbag Window Bags above Side Windows If Equipped F...

Page 50: ...bag inflation The ORC may modify the rate of inflation based on the occupant size provided by the Occupant Classification Module The ORC will not detect side roll over or rear impacts The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column inst...

Page 51: ... center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC and impact sensors detects a collision requiring the air bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occupant size The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper righ...

Page 52: ...nflates This especially applies to children The win dow bag is only about 31 2 inches 9 cm thick when it is inflated When the ORC and the impact sensors detect a collision requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker it signals the inflator unit A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the Driver Inflat able Knee Blocker The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker inflates rearward towards the dr...

Page 53: ...including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way includ ing removal or loosening tightening of seat attach ment bolts take the vehicle to your authorized dealer Only manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used If there is a fault present in the system the AIRBAG warning light will illuminate indicating that you should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer In the pres...

Page 54: ...comes on when an adult is in the passen ger seat have the passenger re position themselves in the seat until the light goes out Remember if the PAD indicator light is illuminated the passenger front airbag will not inflate For properly installed child restraint systems and children properly seated on the front passenger seat the airbag will be disabled If at all possible place children 12 years an...

Page 55: ...ag will be enabled The Belt Tension Sensor BTS is located at the outboard passenger lap belt anchor The BTS generates a signal based on outboard lap belt tension This signal is sent to the OCM to ensure that the resultant bladder pressure increase due to applied lap belt tension does not cause a small occupant to be classified as a larger occupant The Bladder Assembly is located beneath the seat c...

Page 56: ...ront passenger seat assembly or components in any way Do not modify the front seat center console or center position seat in any way Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired Al ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover Do not add a secondary seat cover other th...

Page 57: ...hey are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne...

Page 58: ...cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or frame Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag sys...

Page 59: ... to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision While the airbag system is designed to be mainte nance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system immediately The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second interv...

Page 60: ...ate for their age and size According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a 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 o...

Page 61: ...seats Six passenger vehicles are equipped with second row fold tumble seats with lower anchorages that can accommodate rigid mount or flexible webbing mounted LATCH compatible child seats The third row seating positions are not equipped with lower anchorages How ever the third row driver side seating position is equipped with a tether anchor If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints ...

Page 62: ...er attachment NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats such that two child seats share a common lower anchorage If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s seat belt for the outboard position but you must use the vehicle s seat belt at the center position The lower anchor bars of the LATCH System are lo...

Page 63: ...ing positions and for six passenger vehicles on the driver s side third row seating position The tether an chors are located in the rear surface of the seat When using the tether anchorages in the second row fold tumble seating positions and in the outboard second row bench seating positions ensure that the strap is routed over the top of the seatback and under the head restraint between the head ...

Page 64: ... equipped the strap should be positioned straight over the top of the seatback When the tether anchorage is used in the third row seating position the strap should be positioned straight over the top of the seatback Bench Seat Tether Strap Routing Third Row Tether Strap Routing 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 65: ...rier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 9 kg 20 lbs Convertible child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who weigh more than 9 kg 20 lbs ...

Page 66: ... and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint A rearward facing ...

Page 67: ... keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary Instead of a cinching latch plate to tighten a chi...

Page 68: ...ebbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor Installing A Child Restraint We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing to...

Page 69: ... When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children It is recommended that before installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint insta...

Page 70: ...e that the child is upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check 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 Transporting Pets Airb...

Page 71: ...itions under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7 of this manual NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered as a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY...

Page 72: ...odify the system Front seat belt buckle pretensioners must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be re placed after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch...

Page 73: ...re 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 Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected the c...

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Page 75: ...ior Mirrors Folding Feature 80 Outside Mirror Driver s Side 81 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 81 Power Remote Control Mirrors 82 Heated Remote Control Mirrors 82 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 82 䡵 Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 83 Operations 85 Phone Call Features 91 UConnect System Features 94 Advanced Phone Connectivity 98 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System 100 3 ...

Page 76: ...d Row Fold Tumble Seats If Equipped 113 Third Row Easy Exit If Equipped 114 Third Row Seating If Equipped 116 Load Floor If Equipped 117 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer 118 䡵 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 119 Easy Entry Exit Seat Available With Memory Seat Only 122 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse If Equipped 123 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 123 䡵 Lights 125 Overhead Console Map Reading Lights 125 Interior L...

Page 77: ...dshield Wiper Operation 131 Intermittent Wiper System 131 Rear Window Wiper Washer 131 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 133 䡵 Traction Control Switch If Equipped 134 䡵 Rear Park Assist System If Equipped 135 䡵 Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 137 䡵 Electronic Speed Control 138 To Activate 139 To Set At A Desired Speed 139 To Deactivate 140 To Resume Speed 140 To Vary The Speed Setting 140 To Accelerate For Pas...

Page 78: ...pen Feature 150 Wind Buffeting 151 Sunroof Maintenance 151 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 152 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 153 䡵 Cupholders 154 Front Seat Cupholders 154 Second Row Seat Cupholders 154 Third Row Seat Cupholders If Equipped 155 䡵 Storage 155 Console Features 155 Rear Cargo Storage Bin If Equipped 155 Retractable Cargo Area Cover If Equipped 156 Cargo Tie Down Hooks 157 䡵 Roof L...

Page 79: ...or horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield MANUAL REARVIEW MIRROR UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 3 ...

Page 80: ...aning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Driver s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you You can turn this feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Rearview Mirror Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors are hin...

Page 81: ...est to the vehicle This type of mirror will give a much wider view to the rear and especially of the lane next to your vehicle WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging th...

Page 82: ...e mirror to move Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature Refer to Driver Memory Seat in section 3 of this manual Heated Remote Control Mirrors These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window Defrost Illuminated Vanity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor To use t...

Page 83: ...alls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s micro phone for private conversation The UConnect phonebook enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language This system is driven through your Blue tooth Hands Free profile cellular phone...

Page 84: ...e supports a different profile e g Headset Profile you may not be able to use any UCon nect features Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details The UConnect system is fully integrated with the vehicle s audio system The volume of the UConnect system can either be adjusted from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if ...

Page 85: ... each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can either use the combined form voice command Phonebook New Entry or you can break the combined form command into two voice com mands Phonebook and New Entry Please remem ber the UConnect system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speaking to some one sitting eight feet away from you Voice Command Tree ...

Page 86: ... to refer ence your cellular phone owner s manual One of the following vehicle specific websites may also provide detailed instructions for pairing with the brand of phone that you have NOTE www chrysler com uconnect www dodge com uconnect www jeep com uconnect The following are general phone to UConnect System pairing instructions Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the fol...

Page 87: ...ne can be in use connected to your UConnect System The priority allows the UConnect system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time For example if priority 3 and priority 5 phones are present in the vehicle the UConnect system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone ...

Page 88: ...g beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say John Doe where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the UConnect phone book Refer to Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook to learn how to store a name in the phonebook The UConnect system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names ...

Page 89: ...o the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language Edit Entries in the UConnect Phonebook NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion Press the Phone button to begin After ...

Page 90: ...Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say List Names to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose To select one of the entries from the list press the Voice Recognition button while the UConnect sys...

Page 91: ...tries To call one of the names in the list press the Voice Recognition button during the playing of the desired name and say Call NOTE the user can also exercise Edit or Delete operations at this point The UConnect system will then prompt you as to number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect ...

Page 92: ...system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress Therefore the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call press the Voice Recognition button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry ...

Page 93: ...progress and make a second phone call as described under Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress After the second call has established press and hold the Phone button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the Phone button Only the active call s will be terminated ...

Page 94: ...erred from the UConnect system to the mobile phone An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off UConnect System Features Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect system is using Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol o...

Page 95: ...mber dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area The UConnect system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon nect system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UCo...

Page 96: ... your UConnect system to access a voice mail system or an automated service such as paging service or automated customer service Some services require immediate response selection in some instances that may be too quick for use of UConnect system When calling a number with your UConnect system that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad you can push t...

Page 97: ... 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 by your cell phone the UConnect system will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using UConnect The status is given for roaming net work...

Page 98: ...n After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Mute In order to un mute the UConnect system Press the Voice Recognition button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Mute off Information Service When using AT T Wireless Service dialing to phone number 121 you can access voice activated automated system to receive news weather stocks traffic etc related information Advanced Phone Co...

Page 99: ...pted say List Phones The UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To select or delete a paired phone being announced press the Voice recognition button and say Select or Delete Also see the next two sections for an alternate way to select or de lete a paired phone Select another Cellular Phone This feature allows you t...

Page 100: ...he Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing At the next prompt say Delete The phone names along with priority numbers will be announced When prompted say the priority number of the cellu lar phone you wish to delete You can also press the Voice Recognition button anytime while the list is being played and say the priority number of the phone you wish to delete Things You Should ...

Page 101: ... Storing names in phonebook when vehicle is not in motion is recommended It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnect phonebook UConnect phonebook name tag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook You can say O letter O for 0 zero 800 must be spoken eight zero zero Even though international dialing for most number combi...

Page 102: ...udio volume Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to occasionally lose connection to the UConnect system When this hap pens the connection can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recom mended to remain in Bluetooth on mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position or after a reset you must wait at...

Page 103: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...

Page 104: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 105: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3 ...

Page 106: ...onebook Phone book Return to main menu Return Main menu Select phone select Set up Phone settings phone set up SEATS 10 Way Driver s Power Seat If Equipped The driver s power seat switches are located on the driver s front door trim panel The bottom switch con trols up down forward rearward and tilt adjustment The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment and the middle switch controls t...

Page 107: ...r seat switches are located on the driver s front door trim panel The bottom switch con trols up down forward rearward and tilt adjustment The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment 4 Way Passenger s Power Seat The front passenger power seat switches are located on the passenger front door trim panel The bottom switch controls forward and rearward adjustment The top switch controls th...

Page 108: ...p or push down on the head restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint To lower the head restraint depress the release tab located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint Heated Seats If Equipped This feature heats the driver front passenger and second row seats The controls for the front heated se...

Page 109: ...ON The controls for the second row heated seats are located on the center console between the seats Press the switch once to select a heat setting high or low and press the switch a second time in the same direction to turn the heated seat off The indicator light will show when LOW or HIGH heat is ON Front Heated Seat Switch Rear Heated Seat Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ...

Page 110: ...Manual Seat Recliner If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of the seat To recline lean forward slightly lift the lever then push back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Using body pressure lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched NOTE When using the...

Page 111: ...only when the vehicle is parked Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster If Equipped The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat Pull the bar up and move the seat to the desired position Release the bar to lock the seat into position Using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...

Page 112: ...ed with either or both seatbacks folded forward for additional storage space To fold the seat remove any objects from in front of or on the seat Then pull handle located on the seatback and push the seatback forward To raise the second row seat lift up on the seatback and push rearward until the seatback is latched Move the seatback forward to be sure the seatback is fully latched Seatback Release...

Page 113: ...emove any obstructions from the floor in front of the seat 2 Lower the head restraint to its full downward position and rotate the arm rest to the upright position 3 Move the seat to the full rear position 4 Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the outboard side of the seat labeled 1 and fold the seatback down To assure the seatback is latched in the folded position additional downward...

Page 114: ...ack release lever labeled 1 and pull the seatback up to return it to its full upright position WARNING In a collision you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments Always be sure the seats are fully latched Third Row Easy Exit If Equipped For passengers sitting in the third row seats the second row seats can be folded and tumbled forwar...

Page 115: ... 2 located at the bottom of the seat to lift and tumble the seat forward To relatch the seat tilt the seat rearward and push down firmly to engage the rear attachments Then lift the seatback release lever labeled 1 and pull the seatback up to return it to its full upright position Release Handle 1 Location Release Strap 2 Location UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3 ...

Page 116: ...ond row seatbacks folded or with the second row seats folded and tumbled In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured To raise the 3rd row seat lift up on the seatback and push rearward until the seatback is latched Move the seatback forward to be sure the seatback is fully latched CAUTION Be sure there is nothing in front of the 3rd row seat cushion ...

Page 117: ...dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Load Floor If Equipped For additional cargo space the second ...

Page 118: ...E Be sure to reattach the strap to secure the load floor panel when not in use Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all front seats The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods Load Floor Panel Grocery Bag Holders 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 119: ...ink a remote keyless entry transmitter to a position NOTE The vehicle must be in Park to recall memory positions If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in Park a message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC To recall memory positions press memory button number 1 if you are recalling the memory position for driver one or press memory button number 2 if you a...

Page 120: ...he radio station presets 5 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key 6 Press and release the SET S button located on the driver s door A light in the button will flash telling you that you are in the set memory mode You have five seconds to complete the next step 7 Within 5 seconds press and release button 1 or 2 on the driver s door A chime will sound signaling you that the ...

Page 121: ...nds press and release button 1 or 2 on the driver s door A chime will sound signaling you that the driver memory has been set A message will also be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC indicating a position has been set 5 Within 5 seconds press and release the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitters A chime will sound signaling you that the transmitter link h...

Page 122: ...starting position is between 2 5 inches to 4 72 inches 60 mm to 120 mm forward of the rear stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch The seat will move forward to the memory driving position when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position The Easy Entry and Easy Exit feature will be automati cally disabled if the seat is already positioned closer than 2 5 i...

Page 123: ...out of Reverse position Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mir rors in Reverse position NOTE The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not en abled when delivered from the factory The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature may be enabled or later disabled by referring to the Customer Programmable Features of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC section TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HO...

Page 124: ...il it is open approximately 15 cm 6 inches and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving Hood Safety Catch 124 UNDE...

Page 125: ...s the lens a second time to turn the light OFF The lights also turn on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle Map Reading Lights UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3 ...

Page 126: ...tion of the headlights parking lights turn signals headlight beam selection instrument panel light dimming interior lights the passing lights and fog lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the Multi Function Lever to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation Turn to the seco...

Page 127: ...pward will increase the bright ness of the instrument panel lights 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 dim mer control is in this position Interior light Defeat OFF Rotate the dimmer control to the ex treme bottom OFF position The in terior lights will remain off when the doo...

Page 128: ...urn the Automatic System OFF turn the end of the Multi Function Lever to the OFF position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come ON in the Automatic mode Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on the headlights are off and the parking brake is off The headlight switch must be used ...

Page 129: ...Lever To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the Multi Function Lever NOTE The fog lights will only operate with the head lights on low beam Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Turn Signals Move the Multi Function Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show prope...

Page 130: ...ed WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Rotate the end of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed Windshield Washers To use the front washer pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired If the lever is pulled while in the delay range the wiper will op...

Page 131: ...t for High speed operation 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 lever to the first detent position then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval The delay can be regu lated from a maximum of approximately 23 seconds between cycles to a cycle...

Page 132: ...d The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the driver s side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water The washer fluid reservoir will ho...

Page 133: ... lock the steering wheel firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving Tilt Steering Column Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3 ...

Page 134: ...er will light up when the Traction Control is in use To turn the system OFF press the Traction Control switch located on center console next to the ash tray until the traction control Indicator in the instrument cluster lights up Traction Control Switch 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 135: ...STEM IF EQUIPPED This system is used to help drivers determine if an obstacle is in the way of the vehicle while it is backing up in addition to the use of inside rearview and outside mirrors When the driver selects Reverse the system scans for objects behind the vehicle using four sensors located in the rear bumper Objects can be detected from up to 59 inches 150 cm A warning display above the re...

Page 136: ...ed LED is illuminated and the system emits a series of short beeps The tone will remain constant and both red LEDs are illuminated once the vehicle is within 12 inches 30 5 cm of the object The system can be turned on or off through the electronic vehicle information center EVIC when the vehicle is in PARK If the rear park assist system is turned off a single chime will sound and the EVIC will dis...

Page 137: ...reater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position The switch is located on the drivers door trim panel next to the power seat switches Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward toward the driver The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF Adjustable Pedal Switch UNDERSTANDING...

Page 138: ...eat feature your remote keyless entry transmitter or memory seat buttons on the driver s door panel can be used to recall the adjustable pedals to saved positions 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 limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s pa...

Page 139: ... it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you aren t using it To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press and release the SET button Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed The CRUISE SET indicator located near the instrument clus ter odometer will illuminate show...

Page 140: ...ablished Tapping the ACCEL RESUME button once will result in a 2 mph 3 km h speed increase Each time the button is tapped speed increases so that tapping the button three times will increase speed by 6 mph 10 km h etc To decrease speed while speed control is set press and hold the COAST button Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new speed will be set Tapping the COAST butt...

Page 141: ...the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The overhead console can contain courtesy reading lights an optional universal garage door opener HomeLink威 storage for ...

Page 142: ... the storage of a pair of sunglasses Press the door latch to open the compartment The door will slowly rotate to an open position GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that oper ate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates or home lighting It triggers these devices at the push of a button The Univer...

Page 143: ... or death Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com for safety information or assistance WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run the vehicle s exhaust while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death WARNING Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver Do...

Page 144: ...nd accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal 1 Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons and release only when the indicator light begins to flash or the EVIC display shows Channels Cleared after 20 seconds Do not hold the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step one to program a second and or third hand held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons 2 Positi...

Page 145: ...hows Channel X Trained NOTE If the EVIC display shows Did Not Train repeat steps 2 4 5 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light or the EVIC display If the indicator light stays on constantly programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released If the EVIC display shows Channel X Transmit where X is Chan nel ...

Page 146: ...ice NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink but tons begin with Programming step two Do not repeat step one For questions or comments please contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Canadian Programming Gate Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLink to p...

Page 147: ...at any time In the event that there are still programming difficulties or questions contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons individual buttons cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed note below follow the step noted Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begins to flash and the EVI...

Page 148: ...owing the Erasing HomeLink Buttons instruc tions in this section This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not e...

Page 149: ...d hold the VENT button to open the vent The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full vent To close the sunroof from the vent position press and hold the CLOSE button forward Releasing the button will stop the movement of the sunroof and the sunroof will remain in the partial vent position until the button is pushed forward again NOTE The power sunroof buttons remain active fo...

Page 150: ...en the sunroof During the Express Open operation any movement of the button will stop the sunroof and it will remain in a partial open position Again momentarily pressing the button rearward will activate the Express Open Feature To close the sunroof press and hold the CLOSE button forward Again any release of the button will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open conditio...

Page 151: ... body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the...

Page 152: ...driver s side outlet is controlled by the ignition switch and the passenger side outlet is connected directly to the battery The driver s side outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit if equipped with an optional Smoker s Package Front Power Outlets 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 153: ...aler to provide power with the ignition switch in the OFF position Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw ...

Page 154: ...holders are no longer needed Second Row Seat Cupholders On vehicles equipped with five passenger seating the second row seat cupholders are located in middle of the seatback armrest Pull down on the armrest to access the cupholders Push the armrest up when the cupholders are no longer needed Six Passenger Seating Cupholders Five Passenger Seating Cupholders 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR V...

Page 155: ...pholders If Equipped There are cupholders located in each rear trim panel for the third row seat passengers STORAGE Console Features The center consoles may be equipped with a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover The bottom of the console bins may also have built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes Rear Cargo Storage Bin If Equipped The storage bin is located in the floor...

Page 156: ...pened or closed with the cargo cover in place WARNING In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store in the vehicle Stowed Position 1 Fold down the thi...

Page 157: ...n hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap In a sudden stop or colli sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control result ing in personal injur...

Page 158: ...ion WARNING To help protect against personal injury passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack The load must not exceed 150 lbs 6...

Page 159: ...h one person standing on each side of the vehicle moving the cross bar at the same time Once the cross bar is in place press the lower edge of the cross bar button to lock it into position Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has properly locked into position NOTE To reduce the amount of wind noise when the cross bars are not in use move both cross bars next to each other towards t...

Page 160: ...ard lift to loads This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle WARNING Cargo must be securely tied before driving your ve hicle Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle particularly at high speeds resulting in personal in jury or property damage Follow the Roof Rack Cau tions when carrying cargo on your roof rack LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM The...

Page 161: ...r EVIC If Equipped 176 Customer Programmable Features If Equipped 179 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse Available With Memory Seat Only 183 Compass Display If Equipped 183 Mini Trip Functions If Equipped 185 䡵 Setting The Analog Clock 186 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock 186 Clock Setting Procedure 186 䡵 Sales Code RAH AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player And CD DVD Changer Controls 187 Radio Operation 187 CD Player...

Page 162: ...tions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play 205 䡵 Sales Code RBP AM FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player CD Player And Optional CD DVD Changer Controls 207 Radio Operation 207 Tape Player Operation 211 CD Player Operation 213 CD DVD Changer Operation If Equipped 215 䡵 Remote Control Operating Instructions 216 Headphone Transmitter Button 1 218 Arrow Buttons 2 3 15 16 218 Rtn Button 4 218 Setup Button 5 ...

Page 163: ...uctions MP3 Player Portable Walkman 224 Operating Instructions Video Games Camcorders 225 䡵 Satellite Radio If Equipped 225 System Activation 225 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ENS SID 226 Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB Rev And RBK Radios 226 Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP RBU RAZ RB1 And RBQ Radios 227 Selecting a Channel 227 Storing And Selecting Pre Set Channels 228 Usi...

Page 164: ... Disturbances 231 AM Reception 231 FM Reception 231 䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 232 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 233 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 233 䡵 Navigation System If Equipped 233 䡵 Climate Controls 234 Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System 235 Mode Control 236 Manual Air Conditioning Operation 240 Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control 243 Electric Rear Window Defrost...

Page 165: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 4 ...

Page 166: ...BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 167: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 4 ...

Page 168: ... 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 engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H Pull over in a safe area as soon as possible and stop the vehicle...

Page 169: ...on until fuel is added 4 Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled about one mile with the turn signals on a chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 5 Speedometer Indi...

Page 170: ...s a problem with the anit lock brake system The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause ...

Page 171: ...lied with the ignition switch in the ON position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 8 Traction Control Indicator If Equipped This display indicator illuminates momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON The traction control Indicator will turn on if The traction control system is in use The Trac...

Page 172: ...p odometer to 0 miles or kilome ters The odometer must be in trip mode to reset 11 Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection 12 AutoStick Light This display indicator illuminates when the gearshift lever is moved to the AutoStick position 13 Odometer Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven U S federal...

Page 173: ... indicator shows that the Speed Control System is ON 15 Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems The light will illu minate when the key is in the ON position before engine start If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON have the condition checked promptly Certain...

Page 174: ... is started If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A continuous 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 under the hood 20 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON t...

Page 175: ...lltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signifi cantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for prope...

Page 176: ...iftgate Ajar If Equipped This light turns on if the liftgate is not com pletely closed 26 Door Ajar Light If Equipped This light turns on if a door is not completely closed 27 Washer Fluid Light If Equipped This light turns on when the washer fluid level falls below approximately 1 4 filled The light will remain on until fluid is added ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED The Ele...

Page 177: ...PARK ASSIST DISABLED SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM SERVICE IMMOBILIZER with a single chime KEY FOB BATTERY LOW with a single chime KEY FOB PROGRAMMED with a single chime PROGRAM KEY FOB MEMORY 1 2 POSITION SET with a single chime MEMORY 1 2 POS SELECTED MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED VEHICLE NOT IN PARK with a single chime SET INHIBITED DUE TO MOTION with a single chime FOB LINKED with a single chime FOB UNL...

Page 178: ...e with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph DOOR S AJAR with a single chime DOOR S AND GATE AJAR with a single chime LIFT GATE AJAR with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph WASHER FLUID LOW with a single chime PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED CRUISE ENGAGED PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED VEHICLE IN REVERSE CHANNEL 1 2 OR 3 TRANSMIT with a single chime CHANNEL 1 2 OR 3 TRAINING with a single chime CHANNEL 1 2 OR ...

Page 179: ...s appears Language When in this display you may select one of three lan guages for all display nomenclature including the trip computer functions and navigation system Press the STEP button while in this display selects English Francais or Espanol As you continue the displayed information will be shown in the selected language Park Assist System ON OFF When this feature is selected the system scan...

Page 180: ... Yes or No Auto Unlock On Exit When this feature is selected all the vehicle s doors will unlock when the driver s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P Park or N Neu tral position Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st When this feature is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of ...

Page 181: ...l select Yes or No Flash Lights On Lock Unlock When this feature is selected the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Headlamp Delay When this feature is selected t...

Page 182: ...00 mile 800 km increments Reset Service Distance Displays Only if Service Interval was Changed When this feature is selected the current accumulated service distance can be reset to the newly selected service interval Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Power Accessory Delay When this feature is selected the power window switches radio hands free system DVD video sy...

Page 183: ...he Reverse position The outside mirrors will then return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of Reverse position Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Compass Display If Equipped This display provides one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which e...

Page 184: ...s Release the RESET button and complete one 360 turn in an area free from large metal objects The COMPASS CALIBRATING message will turn off and the compass will function normally Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North In some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to giv...

Page 185: ...RESET button to set the new variance zone and resume normal operation Mini Trip Functions If Equipped This displays information on the following Average Fuel Economy ECO AVG Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset The minimum average fuel economy that will be displayed on reset is 0 3 mpg Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining i...

Page 186: ...CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio A digital readout shows the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and the time button is pressed When the ignition switch is in the OFF position or when the radio frequency is being displayed time keeping is accurately maintained Clock Setting Procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch...

Page 187: ...er to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio PTY Program Type Pressing the INFO button once while in FM mode will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the TUNE button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Many...

Page 188: ...y Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Program Type Radio Display Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name The PTY function o...

Page 189: ...n either the AM FM or Satellite mode Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button in will by pass stations without stopping until you release it Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you press and hold the button the radio will continu...

Page 190: ...nd station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push button twice To Change From Clock To Radi...

Page 191: ...nserting The Compact Disc CAUTION This CD player will accept only 4 3 4 inch 12cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the display will show the time of day If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF the display will show the time of day for abo...

Page 192: ...d with the radio OFF FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner RND Random Play Press the RND 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 SEEK button to move to the...

Page 193: ...ported medium formats file systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for fil...

Page 194: ...lid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3...

Page 195: ...d of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play SEEK Button CD Mode For MP3 Play Pressing the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File Pressing the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file Pressing the button within the first t...

Page 196: ...olders when playing an MP3 discs that have a file folder structure Press DISC up button 1 or DISC down button 5 to move through the folders Press the SET button to select a folder Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Phone section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manu...

Page 197: ...er to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio PTY Program Type Pressing the INFO button once while in FM mode will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the TUNE button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Many...

Page 198: ...y Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Program Type Radio Display Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name The PTY function o...

Page 199: ...n either the AM FM or Satellite mode Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button in will by pass stations without stopping until you release it Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you press and hold the button the radio will continu...

Page 200: ...nd station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push button twice To Change From Clock To Radi...

Page 201: ...nserting The Compact Disc CAUTION This CD player will accept only 4 3 4 inch 12cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the display will show the time of day If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF the display will show the time of day for abo...

Page 202: ...d with the radio OFF FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner RND Random Play Press the RND 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 SEEK button to move to the...

Page 203: ...ported medium formats file systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for fil...

Page 204: ...lid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3...

Page 205: ...d of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play SEEK Button CD Mode For MP3 Play Pressing the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File Pressing the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file Pressing the button within the first t...

Page 206: ...n to display folders when playing an MP3 discs that have a file folder structure Press DISC up button 1 or DISC down button 5 to move through the folders Press the SET button to select a folder Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Phone section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of th...

Page 207: ...ease the volume NOTE Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio PTY Program Type Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be sele...

Page 208: ... Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Program Type Radio Display Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name The PTY function on...

Page 209: ... button to seek up and the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button in will by pass stations without stopping until you release it Scan Press and release the SCAN button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode The radio will pause for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next T...

Page 210: ...ceiving a station that you wish to commit to push button memory press the SET button SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the 1 5 button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push button memory You may add a second stati...

Page 211: ...responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Tape Player Operation Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position NOTE When subjected to extremely cold temperatures the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation Sometimes...

Page 212: ... tape in the direction that it is playing The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Rewind RW Press the RW button down momentarily to reverse the tape direction The tape will rewind until the button is pressed again or until the beginning of the tape is reached At the beginning of th...

Page 213: ...se reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo ratories Licensing Corporation CD Player Operation NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate Inserting The Compact Disc You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF I...

Page 214: ...ill be reloaded The unit will continue in radio mode The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition off FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner Random Play RND Program Button 4 Press the RND button 4 button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections...

Page 215: ...ped MODE Press the MODE button to select between the CD player and the CD DVD changer if equipped Disc Up Program Button 1 Press the DISC button 1 button to play the next avail able disc Random Play RND Program Button 4 Press the RND button 4 button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the currently playing compact disc in random order to provide an ...

Page 216: ...t second of the current selection Time Press the TIME button to switch between time of day and CD track time Scan Press the SCAN button to play 10 seconds of each track Press the SCAN button a second time to cancel the feature Remote Control Operating Instructions NOTE Aim the remote control at the radio located on the center of the instrument panel and press the desired button Direct sunlight or ...

Page 217: ... 3 Menu Left Fast Rewind 4 Return 5 Setup 6 Pause Play 7 Mute 8 Display 9 Mode 10 Program Down Previous Disc 11 Program Up Next Disc 12 Slow 13 Stop 14 Menu 15 Menu Down Previous Track Chapter 16 Menu Right Fast Forward Remote Control UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 4 ...

Page 218: ...n CD DVD mode Press this button to return to the previous menu when in the disc menu mode SETUP Button 5 This button only functions in CD DVD mode Press the button after pressing the STOP button to access the set up menu Use the right and left arrows to move between tabs for language rating mark audio and aspect Use the up and down arrows to move between options within each tab To change an item h...

Page 219: ...eard in the headphones PROG UP DOWN Buttons 10 11 PROG UP selects the next disc loaded in the changer PROG DOWN selects the previous disc loaded in the changer SLOW Button 12 This button only functions in DVD video mode Press this button to advance the video If the DVD is paused pressing this button will advance the video frame by frame STOP Button 13 This button only functions in DVD video mode P...

Page 220: ...st Forward once and the CD DVD changer will begin to fast forward until the FF button is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner ENTER Button 17 This button only functions in DVD video mode Use the ENTER button to enter selections from the menu screens Use the arrow buttons to toggle through the menu screen options Light Button 18 Pressing this button illuminates the buttons on th...

Page 221: ...p on the release button to lower the video screen 1 Screen Width Button Changes the width of the screen picture 2 Enter Button This button will enter the selection from the on screen menu Screen handle UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 4 ...

Page 222: ...ness Button Changes the brightness of the screen picture Operating Instructions Headphones 1 Power Button 2 Volume Control 3 Power Indicator Screen Button Rear Headphones 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 223: ...the signal form the system or when the radio or rear audio video system is turned off Volume Control Rotate the volume control to adjust the volume to the desired listening level Headphone Battery Service Press the button at the bottom of each headphone earpiece and lift the cover upward Replace the battery in each earpiece and reinstall the cover The headphones require two AAA batteries Headphone...

Page 224: ... headphone transmitter button 1 on the remote control and the power button on the headphones An indicator light will illuminate on the headphone earpiece to indicate the headphones are ON 2 Weak batteries in the headphones 3 Direct sunlight or objects blocking the line of sight between the headphone transmitter on the video screen and the headphones Operating Instructions MP3 Player Portable Walkm...

Page 225: ...e is selected SATELLITE RADIO IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satel lite Radio This service offers up to 100 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios System Activation ...

Page 226: ...ts have been displayed The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first four digits are displayed The radio will exit the ESN SID mode when any other button is pushed the ignition is turned OFF or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed ESN SID Access With RBP RBU RAZ RB1 and RBQ Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and TIME buttons si...

Page 227: ... search for the next channel Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released Press and release the SCAN button if equipped to automatically change channels every 7 seconds The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel The word SCAN ...

Page 228: ...e Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search NOTE Pressing the SEEK or SCAN button while performing a music type scan will change the channel by one and stop the search Pressing a pre set memory button during a music type scan will call up the memory channel and stop the search PTY Button ⴖSEEKⴖ When the desired program is obtained press the SEEK button within five seconds The channel ...

Page 229: ...m controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o clock positions The right hand rocker switch has a push button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume Pressing the center button changes the operation of the...

Page 230: ... to the beginning of the previous selection if it is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second selection three times it will play the third etc The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pressing the bottom of th...

Page 231: ... vary and FM or Frequency Modulation in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission They mainly affect the wave amplitude and thus remain a part of the AM reception They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal AM Reception AM sound is based on wave ampli...

Page 232: ...se To rewind a loose tape insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions Maintain your cassette tape player The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport...

Page 233: ...nditions 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 radio volume be turned down or off during ce...

Page 234: ...zed dealer To replace the navigation map DVD lift the storage bin cover and liner in the rear cargo area press the eject button and the disc will eject Gently insert the new disc into the DVD unit with the label facing up The disc will automatically be pulled into the DVD unit CLIMATE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather Navig...

Page 235: ...e button is pressed a second time the indicator light turns off the blower will turn off and the system will be positioned in the recircu lation mode Blower Control The Blower controls the amount of air delivered to the passenger compartment There are four blower speeds The fan speed increases as you move the control clockwise Manual Heating and A C Controls UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235...

Page 236: ...th the driver and front seat passenger The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution NOTE To improve your selection choices the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes These intermediate positions are iden ti...

Page 237: ...justed to direct the flow of air Moving the air vane knob on the center outlets down will close off the air flow from the center outlets The thumbwheel next to the outboard outlets can be rotated to regulate or shut off the air flow from these outlets Panel Outlets UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 4 ...

Page 238: ... slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets NOTE In many temperature lever positions the bi level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Bi Level Outlets 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 239: ...ost and side window demister outlets Mix Mode Air comes from the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions It allows you to stay comfortable while keep ing the windshield clear Floor Outlets Mix Outlets UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 4 ...

Page 240: ...l Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the air conditioning set the front blower control to any speed and press the A C button which is located next to the recirculation button An indicator light on the A C button shows that the air conditioning is on NOTE The indicator light in the POWER button must be on for the climate control system to operate Cool dehumidified air comes through the outlets s...

Page 241: ... A C compressor Move the temperature control lever to the desired temperature Recirculation Control Press the recirculation button to recirculate the air inside the vehicle This is located next to the A C button An indicator light on the button shows that air is being recirculated Use the recirculation mode to rapidly cool the inside of the vehicle The recirculation mode can also be used to tempor...

Page 242: ...tion mode necessary the recirculation mode can be programmed to not automatically reset to the outside mode by using the following procedures Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position Set the mode control to PANEL Depress and hold in the POWER button Start the engine and continue to hold in the POWER button until the indicator light starts flashing repeat edly Press the recirculation button unt...

Page 243: ... input the system automatically adjusts the air temperature the airflow volume the airflow distribu tion and amount of inside air recirculation to maintain front seat occupant comfort even under changing out side weather conditions To operate the system press either the AUTO HI or AUTO LO buttons The system now automatically regulates the heating and air conditioning system includ ing blower speed...

Page 244: ... possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric by selecting the US M customer programmable feature Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Customer Programmable Features in Section 3 of this manual To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic mode during cold start ups the blower fan will remain off and DELAY will appear in the display until the engine warms up An e...

Page 245: ...ture setting This will help equalize air outlet temperatures across the left and right side of the instrument panel The outside temperature will replace the passenger s temperature setting in the display Pressing the DUAL button a second time or adjusting the passenger s TEMP button will return the system to dual independent temperature operation Manual Operation This system offers a full compleme...

Page 246: ... adjust air temperature and airflow distribution The operator can also select the direction of the air by pressing the mode control rocker switch located to the left of the A C button and selecting one of the following positions Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air Moving the knob up down left or ...

Page 247: ...amount of air is also directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets NOTE In many temperature positions the bi level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Bi Level Outlets UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 4 ...

Page 248: ...e window demister outlets Mix Mode Air comes from the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This mode is not used when operating in either AUTO HI or AUTO LO This mode should be used when airflow to the floor and windshield is desired Floor Outlets Mix Outlets 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 249: ... or ice on the windshield The defrost button must be pressed to clear the windshield and side glass Depress the A C button to turn on and off the air conditioning during manual operation only Cool dehumidified air comes through the outlets selected by the Mode Control To turn off the air condi tioning press the A C button a second time The A C symbol in the display will turn off NOTE If a fog or m...

Page 250: ... clearing operation Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these modes are selected A C Recirculation Programming The recirculation control is programmed to cancel the recirculation mode when the ignition key is turned OFF and will reset to the outside air mode when the ignition key is turned ON The frequent use of outside air will help keep odors from building up within the air condition...

Page 251: ... seat occupants to control the rear fan speed using the switch located in the center console between the second row seats By pressing the REAR button a third time the rear fan will shut off When the ATC display reads REAR AUTO or when the rear fan is off the switch located in the center console between the second row seats is not functional When the ATC display reads REAR only the rear seat occupa...

Page 252: ...ystem at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com pressor damage when the system is started again Window Fogging Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather To clear the windows use the A C button to reduce the humidity inside the vehicle Fogging on the inside of...

Page 253: ... current outside temperature Press the OUTSIDE TEMP button again or press the passenger s TEMP button to return the display to the passenger s temperature setting Electric Rear Window Defroster Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated side mirrors A light in the button will illuminate to indicate the rear window defroster is ON The defroster automatically turns off aft...

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Page 255: ...rlock System 261 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System 262 Four Speed Automatic Transmission 262 䡵 AutoStick 264 AutoStick Operation 264 AutoStick General Information 265 䡵 All Wheel Drive If Equipped 266 䡵 Parking Brake 266 䡵 Brake System 268 Anti Lock Brake System 269 䡵 Power Steering 271 䡵 Traction Control If Equipped 272 䡵 Tire Safety Information 274 5 ...

Page 256: ...pinning 287 Tread Wear Indicators 288 Life Of Tire 289 Replacement Tires 289 Alignment And Balance 290 䡵 All Wheel Drive AWD If Equipped 291 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System If Equipped 291 1 2 3 Or 4 Tire s Low Pressure 292 Check TPM System 292 General Information 293 䡵 Tire Chains 294 䡵 Snow Tires 295 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 295 䡵 Fuel Requirements 296 Reformulated Gasoline 297 Gasoline Ox...

Page 257: ...Weight Rating GAWR 302 Overloading 303 Loading 303 䡵 Trailer Towing 304 Common Towing Definitions 305 Trailer Hitch Classification 307 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 307 Trailer And Tongue Weight 308 Towing Requirements 310 Towing Tips 314 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 315 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground ...

Page 258: ...ny driving gear Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal Turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine has not started within 3 seconds slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds turn the key to the OFF p...

Page 259: ...r the proper jump starting proce dures and follow them carefully Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the NORMAL STARTING procedure it may be flooded Push the accelerator pedal ...

Page 260: ...TARTING procedure should be repeated After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant 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 o...

Page 261: ...e selector lever out of P or N 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 re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Brake Transmission Interlock System This...

Page 262: ...mal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles Reset Mode Electronic Transmission The transmission is monitored electronically for abnor mal conditions If a condition is detected that could cause damage the transmission automatically shifts into sec ond gear The transmission remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected Park P Reverse R and Neutral N will con...

Page 263: ... when leaving vehicle in this range For electrical system malfunctions there is an override for the interlock system In order to override this system the key must be in the ignition with the switch in the ACC or ON positions Pull up and rearward on the shifter bezel ring The override can be activated by pressing the pink colored tab which can be accessed through the lower right corner of the shift...

Page 264: ...by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up AUTOSTICK AutoStick is a driver interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more control AutoStick allows you to maximize engine brak ing eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts and improve overall vehicle performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driving col...

Page 265: ...econd to third gear when engine speed reaches about 6300 RPM Downshifts from third to second gear above 74 mph 119 km h and from second to first gear above 41 mph 66 km h will be ignored You can start out in first second or third gear Shifting into fourth gear can occur only after vehicle speed reaches 15 mph 24 km h The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop...

Page 266: ...heels begin to lose traction power is shifted automatically to the rear wheels The greater the front wheel traction loss the greater the power transfer to the rear wheels CAUTION All wheels must have the same size and type tires Unequal tire sizes must not be used Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power transfer unit and or the viscous coupling PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is appl...

Page 267: ...on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the v...

Page 268: ... 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 operating Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capability the remaining system will...

Page 269: ...top WARNING Anti lock system ABS cannot prevent the natu ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only ...

Page 270: ...ght and the ABS Light remain on the Anti Lock brakes ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not function ing Immediate repair to the ABS system is required When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system per forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is work...

Page 271: ... give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during park...

Page 272: ... should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur TRACTION CONTROL IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving front wheels The system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction spinning The system will operate at speeds below 35 mph 56 km h The system is always in the stand by mode u...

Page 273: ...activate and turn on the traction control indicator located in the instrument cluster This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the traction control indicator If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud ice or snow turn the Traction Cont...

Page 274: ...5 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have ...

Page 275: ... 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 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 5 ...

Page 276: ...itions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on 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 l...

Page 277: ...l certifies 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 2 digits L9 Code representing the tire size 2 digits ABCD Code used by tire manufacturer 1 to 4 digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Numb...

Page 278: ... face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 the total weight your vehicle can carry Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information 278 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 279: ...on on GAWR s vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to the Vehicle Loading section of this manual To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should ...

Page 280: ... 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of o...

Page 281: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 281 5 ...

Page 282: ... and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fa...

Page 283: ...ure is listed on either the face of the driver s door or the 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 ...

Page 284: ...s Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperatu...

Page 285: ...ehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause an accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four or 6 in case of trucks with dual rear wheels Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and ...

Page 286: ...is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare Do not install mo...

Page 287: ...he first opportunity WARNING The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than 60 mph 100 km h Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly Replace or repair the original tire at the first opportunity an...

Page 288: ...ng wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 inch 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Many state...

Page 289: ...vide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly 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 see the paragraph on tread wear indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa tion placard for the size designation of your tire...

Page 290: ...city 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 Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result ...

Page 291: ...SSURE MONITOR SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS system uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC display in the instrument cluster NOTE It is particularly im...

Page 292: ...zed dealer for service CAUTION The TPMS system has been optimized for the origi nal equipment tires and wheels TPMS system pres sures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system op eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style After market wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sea...

Page 293: ...vent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the wheel rim sensor 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 op eration T...

Page 294: ...ately if noise occurs that could indicate chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 1 2 mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 45 mph 70 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Do not use on rear wheels of All Wheel Drive AWD vehicl...

Page 295: ...ent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of 4 failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of veh...

Page 296: ...ons regulations and provide satisfactory fuel economy and performance when us ing high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane range of 87 to 89 or higher The manufacturer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is require...

Page 297: ...use of reformulated gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels ...

Page 298: ...It is even more important to look for gasolines 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 California reformu lated gasolines 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 are not needed un...

Page 299: ...ves is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems 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 whic...

Page 300: ...EL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system CAUTI...

Page 301: ... ues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started See Section 7 of this manual for more information Make sure that the fuel filler cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled Never add fuel to the ve...

Page 302: ...t Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR rear Vehicle Identification Number VIN Type of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total lo...

Page 303: ... weight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by ...

Page 304: ... 1253 kg 2968 lbs 1346 kg GAWR 2826 lbs 1282 kg 3035 lbs 1377 kg TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully re view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in...

Page 305: ... in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The recom mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The gross combination weight rating GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination Note that...

Page 306: ... between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle These kind of hitches are...

Page 307: ...d towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4540 kg All trailer hitches should be professio...

Page 308: ...mum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to the Tire Safety Information Section in this manual Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 t...

Page 309: ... weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle The weight of the driver and all passengers NOTE Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle Also additional factory installed options or dealer installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac ard in the Tir...

Page 310: ...WARNING Improper towing can lead to an injury accident Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel When trailering cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident W...

Page 311: ...WR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10 to 15 range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight Towing Requirements Tires Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle Refer to the Tires...

Page 312: ...njury An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 454 kg and required for trailers in excess of 2 000 lbs 907 kg CAUTION If the trailer weig...

Page 313: ... could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness The elect...

Page 314: ...e vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation See Schedule B in section 8 of this manual for transmissio...

Page 315: ...he following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time put transmission in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily refer to Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more informa tion RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE ...

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Page 317: ...g Instructions 324 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low 327 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 329 Acceleration 329 Traction 329 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 330 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 331 With Ignition Key 331 Without The Ignition Key 332 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 332 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly ...

Page 318: ...fic of an emer gency Push the switch a second time to turn off the flashers This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and 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 OFF NOT...

Page 319: ...cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to floor and the fan control to High This allows the heater core to act 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 temperature gauge reads H pull over ...

Page 320: ...HANGING WARNING Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to li...

Page 321: ...in the rear storage bin located behind the second row bench seat Pull up on the storage bin cover to access the jack and jack tools Remove the scissors jack and jack handle by rotating the small wing nut to the left Jack Location Jack Wing Nut WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321 6 ...

Page 322: ... or stow the spare use the jack handle to rotate the spare tire drive nut The nut is located under the plastic cover at the center rear of the cargo floor area just inside the liftgate opening Six Passenger Seating The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism To remove or stow the spare use the jack handle to rotate the spare tire drive nut The nut is ...

Page 323: ... with the jack handle only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface avoid ice or slippery areas set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK Turn OFF the ignition Low...

Page 324: ...right front tire block the left rear wheel Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking Instructions 1 Remove the spare wheel scissors jack and jack handle from stowage 2 Carefully pry off the wheel center cap if equipped using the tip of the jack handle 3 Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is sti...

Page 325: ...the jack is securely engaged Never jack up the vehicle using any suspension components 6 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right using the swivel wrench Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the v...

Page 326: ... Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left 10 Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage Alternate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice Correct wheel nut tightness is 130 N m 95 ft lbs If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station 11 Lower the jack t...

Page 327: ... three times It cannot be overtightened Push against the tire several times to be sure it is securely in place 13 Stow the jack and jack handle 14 Check the tire pressure as soon as possible Correct pressure as required NOTE When reinstalling the wheel center cap insure that the valve stem symbol on the back of the cap is pointed toward the wheel valve stem Install the center cap using hand pressu...

Page 328: ...mediately with large quantities of water A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 When boost is prov...

Page 329: ... to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger ous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice ...

Page 330: ...nd forth between Reverse and Drive Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35 mph 55 km h when you are stuck ...

Page 331: ...n failure If the transmission is not operative or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 100 miles 160 km the vehicle must be towed with the front wheels off the ground All Wheel Drive Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL the distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles 160 km the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph 72 km h and both f...

Page 332: ...ry to use the accessories while being towed wipers defrosters etc the key must be in the ON position not the ACCESSORY position Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position The only ap proved method of towing with out the ignition key is with a flat bed truck Proper towing equip...

Page 333: ...ICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow an All Wheel Drive AWD or front wheel drive vehicle on a tow dolly Vehicle damage may occur WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 333 6 ...

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Page 335: ...Inspection And Maintenance Programs 341 䡵 Replacement Parts 343 䡵 Dealer Service 343 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 344 Engine Oil 344 Engine Oil Filter 348 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 348 Spark Plugs 349 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 349 Catalytic Converter 350 Maintenance Free Battery 351 Air Conditioner Maintenance 353 Power Steering Fluid Check 354 7 ...

Page 336: ...es 364 Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check 365 Fuel System Hoses 367 Automatic Transmission 367 All Wheel Drive AWD If Equipped 370 Front And Rear Wheel Bearings 372 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 372 Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders 376 䡵 Integrated Power Module IPM 377 䡵 Vehicle Storage 380 䡵 Replacement Light Bulbs 381 䡵 Bulb Replacement 382 Standard Quad Headlights 38...

Page 337: ...er Lights 384 Front Fog Light 384 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal Side Marker And Back Up Lights 385 License Light 385 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 386 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 387 Engine 387 Chassis 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 7 ...

Page 338: ...3 5L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3 5L Engines 338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 339: ...3 8L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3 8L Engines MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 7 ...

Page 340: ...Indicator Light 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 dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indica tor Light on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy...

Page 341: ...t MIL Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states which have an I M Inspection and Maintenance requirement this check verifies the following the MIL Malfunction Indicator L...

Page 342: ...r start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station b The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD system is not ready you should see your authorized deale...

Page 343: ...fied service personnel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly i...

Page 344: ...ved or suspected Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is...

Page 345: ...he following list to see if any apply to you Day or night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Stop and Go driving Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing Taxi Police or delivery service commercial service Off Road or desert operation Engine Oil ...

Page 346: ...est performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only reco...

Page 347: ... SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy Your engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to the Engine Compartment illustration in this section Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi...

Page 348: ...hicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your 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 manufacture s engines have a full...

Page 349: ...or proper type of replacement spark plugs refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label in the engine compartment Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule A If however you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con ditions the filter element should be inspected periodi cally and replaced if necessary ...

Page 350: ...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 malfunction particularly involv ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor mance have your vehicle serviced promptly Contin ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible d...

Page 351: ...o cool Thereafter service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifications should be ob tained 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 engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or re...

Page 352: ...lamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and identified on the battery case Cable c...

Page 353: ... by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of pers...

Page 354: ... the lock toward the rear of the vehicle unlock position Remove the access door and pull the filter downward When installing a new filter ensure its proper orienta tion Align the black arrow on the bottom of the filter frame with the direction of airflow away from the blower motor and towards the center of the car Refer to the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual for the recommended air co...

Page 355: ...g Shaft Seal The steering shaft seal at the point where the shaft passes through the bulkhead is lubricated when it is installed If the seal becomes noisy when the steering shaft is turned it should be lubricated with a multi purpose grease Mopar multi purpose lubricant is recommended Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubricated and do not require periodic maintenance Dr...

Page 356: ...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 lubricant such as Mopar威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned per...

Page 357: ...ntifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fu...

Page 358: ...lorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this manual Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch i...

Page 359: ... check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant antifreeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT RE MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Sch...

Page 360: ...Adding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals This coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100 000 miles before replacement To prevent reducing this extended mainte nance period it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Add...

Page 361: ...to insure that coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add coolant when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated...

Page 362: ...should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional coolant is needed to main...

Page 363: ...tilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean also Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation If replacement ...

Page 364: ...spected periodically Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte nance Schedules WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You wouldn t have your full braking capacity in an emergency Brake And Pow...

Page 365: ...gine oil change Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface cracking scuffing or worn spots If there is any evidence of cracking scuffing or worn spots the hose should be replaced immediately Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure WARNING Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure You could have an accident If you see any signs of crac...

Page 366: ...mmended brake fluid refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type WARNING Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire Use of brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or unidentified as to specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking You could hav...

Page 367: ...nnect fittings that have been removed during service Care should be taken in installing quick connect fittings to insure they are properly installed and fully connected See your authorized dealer for service Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission and differential assembly are contained within a single housing All automatic transmissions are equipped with a conven tional filler tube and ...

Page 368: ...uent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Procedure For Checking Fluid Level The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced Operation with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level the foll...

Page 369: ...reading a If the fluid is hot the reading should be in the crosshatched area marked HOT between the upper two holes in the dipstick b If the fluid is cold the fluid level should be between the lower two holes in the area marked COLD If the fluid level indicates low add sufficient fluid to bring to the proper level CAUTION Do not overfill Dirt and water in the transmission can cause serious damage ...

Page 370: ...AWD If Equipped Under normal operating conditions periodic fluid level checks and lubricant changes for the Power Transfer Unit Overrunning Clutch and Rear Carrier are not required However when the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surface of these components should be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks Confirmed leaks should be repaired as soon as possible Power Transfer Unit ...

Page 371: ...cle is parked on a level surface if it becomes necessary to add or replace the fluid use only the manufacturers recom mended fluid refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Fluid Changes The fluid should be changed as follows Normal Usage No Service Required Severe Usage Power Transfer Unit Refer to Maintenance Schedule B Overrunning Clutch Refer to Maintenance Schedule B...

Page 372: ... vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and under body protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Ca...

Page 373: ... and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch metal and painted surfaces Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the lower ed...

Page 374: ...acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective finish 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 touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible Your dealer has touch up paint to match ...

Page 375: ... are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the r...

Page 376: ...ey appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders Removal Grab the center of the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift upward Cleaning Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap Let soak for approximately one hour After one hour pull the liner from the water and dip it back ...

Page 377: ...rinted on the inside of the cover Cavity Maxi Fuse Description 1 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brake System ABS Pump 2 Spare 3 30 Amp Pink Ignition Off Draw IOD 4 40 Amp Green Body Control Module BCM Feed 1 5 40 Amp Green Electronic Back Light EBL 6 30 Amp Pink Front Wipers 7 40 Amp Green Starter 8 40 Amp Green Power Seat C B 9 40 Amp Green Power Sunroof Integrated Power Module IPM MAINTAINING YOUR VEHIC...

Page 378: ...or Node 42 40 Amp Green Front Blower Cavity Mini Fuse Description 24 20 Amp Yel low Power Outlet Selectable 25 15 Amp Blue Radio Amplifier Naviga tion Hands Free Phone HFM Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC EC SNRF Mirror 26 20 Amp Yel low Power Outlet 27 Spare 28 25 Amp Natural Horn 29 20 Amp Yel low Cluster CHMSL Stop Lights Anti Lock Brake System ABS 30 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch 31 20 ...

Page 379: ...ow A C Clutch MTV 44 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats 45 10 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake System ABS Ignition Run 46 20 Amp Yel low Passenger Door Cavity Mini Fuse Description 47 20 Amp Yel low Driver Door 48 15 Amp Blue PLG OHC Body Control Module BCM Naviga tion Hands Free Phone HFM 49 25 Amp Natural Amplifier 50 15 Amp Blue HVAC DVD RAD CLK SKREEM MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 7 ...

Page 380: ...tem overload If a properly rated fuse contin ues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery You may Disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run th...

Page 381: ...d switches see your dealer for replace ment 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 Back up 921 Rear Stop Turn Signal 3157 Rear Sidemarker 168 Fog Light 9145 Front Turn Signal 3157A Front Sidemarker 194 Standard Headlight H7 License 168 MAINTAINI...

Page 382: ...attachment clip 2 Remove the rubber boot seals 3 Disconnect the electrical connector 4 Rotate the bulb to the left and replace the bulb Reinstall the rubber boot seals and then the headlight module CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 382 MAINTAININ...

Page 383: ...ealer for service WARNING A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of High Intensity Discharge HID headlights when the headlight switch is turned ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop erly See your authorized dealer for service NOTE On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis charge Headlights HID when the headlights are turned on there is a blu...

Page 384: ... socket 3 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and then reinstall the headlight module Front Fog Light 1 Reach under the front fascia and grasp the front fog light bulb 2 Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the fog light module 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life ...

Page 385: ...ist the socket assembly to remove it from the housing 4 Pull the bulb out of the socket 5 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the tail light assembly License Light 1 Place a screwdriver in the slot next to the release tab and push on the release tab to remove the lens 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket Replace the bulb and push on the lens until it snaps into place MAINTAINING YOUR V...

Page 386: ...er Engines SAE 5W 20 API Certified 5 0 qts 4 7 liters Cooling System 3 5 Liter Engines Mopar威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 10 7 qts 10 1 liters 3 8 Liter Engines Mopar威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11 8 qts 11 2 liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 387: ...l refer to oil viscosity chart for cor rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 3 8 Liter Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 engine oil Refer to your oil filler cap for cor rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com partment Oil Filter 3 5 3 8 Liter Engines Mopar威...

Page 388: ...WD Overrunning Clutch Mopar威 ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid AWD Rear Carrier Mopar威 Gear Lubricant 75W 90 or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder Mopar威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 or DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir Mopar威 ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 389: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance 390 䡵 Maintenance Schedules 390 Schedule B 393 Schedule A 406 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 390: ...evices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is for vehicles that ...

Page 391: ...r driving condi tions Where time and mileage are listed follow the interval that occurs first NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine ...

Page 392: ... transmission add as needed Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo nents Check the automatic transmission fluid level Check the coolant level hoses and clamps 392 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U ...

Page 393: ...ss than 10 miles 16 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vice Off road or desert operation NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this...

Page 394: ... X Rotate Tires X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X 394 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 395: ...ary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power trans fer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrunning clutch and rear carrier fluid See the note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X...

Page 396: ...nspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit fluid See the note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrun ning clutch and rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X 396 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U ...

Page 397: ...ke linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if neces sary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if necessary X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X SCHEDULE B 397 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 398: ...00 Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrun ning clutch and rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X X 398 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 399: ...linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X X Replace the spark plugs X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not required if previously changed X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if necessary X X SCHEDULE B 399 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 400: ... 000 Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit fluid See the note at the end of this chart X X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrun ning clutch and rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X 400 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 401: ...place the engine air cleaner filter X Replace engine timing belt X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrunning clutch and rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if neces sary X Flush and replace the engine coolant X Replace the air conditioning filte...

Page 402: ...ary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if neces sary X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X X 40...

Page 403: ...lter replace if neces sary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if neces sary X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD overrunning clutch and rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X SCHEDULE B 403 8 M A I N T ...

Page 404: ...leaner filter replace if neces sary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if neces sary X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X 404 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C ...

Page 405: ...to maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts NOTE The AWD power transfer unit fluid and the AWD overrunning clutch rear carrier fluid must be changed at the more frequent intervals shown in sched ule B if the vehicle is operated under an...

Page 406: ...il and engine oil filter X X X X X X Rotate Tires X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X 406 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 407: ...e engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if nec essary X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100 000 miles whichever comes first X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X SCHEDULE...

Page 408: ...ter replace if neces sary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check and replace the PCV valve if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if neces sary X Replace the spark plugs X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100 000 miles whichever comes first X Replace the air conditioning filter X X 408 SCHEDUL...

Page 409: ...place if necessary X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace engine timing belt X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if necessary X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 100 000 miles 160 000 km X Replace the air conditioning filter X X SCHEDULE A 409...

Page 410: ...t the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if necessary X X Replace the air conditioning filter X X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should a...

Page 411: ...tor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic SCHEDULE A 411 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 413: ...are A List 414 Be Reasonable With Requests 414 䡵 If You Need Assistance 414 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 417 䡵 Mopar威 Parts 417 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 417 In Canada 417 䡵 Publication Order Forms 418 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 419 Treadwear 419 Traction Grades 420 Temperature Grades 420 9 ...

Page 414: ... list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many 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 ap pointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vita...

Page 415: ...ustomer Center Any communication to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Dealership name Vehicle identification number Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Cu...

Page 416: ...ithin three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract Na tional Customer Hotline 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 pur...

Page 417: ...tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation ...

Page 418: ...nts is written in straightforward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubl...

Page 419: ... car All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements in Addition to These Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con ditions on a specified government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The rela...

Page 420: ...its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St...

Page 421: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 422: ... Airbag Window Side Curtain 46 Alarm System Security Alarm 26 Alignment and Balance 290 All Wheel Drive AWD 266 291 370 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 228 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 359 360 386 Disposal 362 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 269 Anti Lock Warning Light 169 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 26 Appearance Care 372 Arming Theft System Security Alarm 26 Auto Do...

Page 423: ...yless Transmitter Replacement RKE 24 Bearings 372 Belts Drive 348 Body Mechanism Lubrication 356 B Pillar Location 278 Brake Parking 266 Brake System 268 364 Anti Lock ABS 269 Fluid Check 365 388 Hoses 364 Warning Light 170 Brakes 268 364 Brake Transmission Interlock 261 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 71 Bulb Replacement 382 Bulbs Light 381 Calibration Compass 184 Capacities Fluid 386 Caps F...

Page 424: ...nance 233 Cellular Phone 83 233 Chains Tire 294 Changing A Flat Tire 320 Chart Tire Sizing 275 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 173 341 Child Restraint 60 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 61 63 Child Safety Locks 19 Child Seat 68 Clean Air Gasoline 297 Climate Control 234 Clock 186 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 233 Compact Spare Tire 286 Compass 183 Compass Calibration 184 Compass Varian...

Page 425: ...omer Assistance 414 Dealer Service 343 Defroster Rear Window 253 Defroster Windshield 72 240 249 Delay Intermittent Wipers 131 Diagnostic System Onboard 340 Dimmer Switch Headlight 130 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 368 Oil Engine 344 Disabled Vehicle Towing 331 Disarming Theft System 26 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 362 Engine Oil 348 Door Ajar Light 176 Door Locks 16 Door Locks Automatic ...

Page 426: ...er Filter 349 Block Heater 260 Break In Recommendations 71 Checking Oil Level 344 Compartment 338 339 Coolant Antifreeze 387 Cooling 358 Exhaust Gas Caution 31 299 Fails to Start 259 Fuel Requirements 296 386 Oil 344 386 387 Oil Change Interval 345 Oil Disposal 348 Oil Filler Cap 346 347 Oil Filter Disposal 348 Oil Selection 346 386 Oil Synthetic 348 Overheating 319 Temperature Gauge 168 Exhaust G...

Page 427: ...ring 354 388 Fluids 387 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 387 Fog Light Service 384 Fog Lights 129 174 384 Folding Rear Seat 116 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 330 Fuel 296 Adding 300 Additives 298 Clean Air 297 Filler Cap Gas Cap 300 Gasoline 296 Gauge 169 Hoses 367 Octane Rating 296 387 Requirements 296 386 Tank Capacity 386 Fuel System Caution 298 Fueling 300 Fuses 377 Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 1...

Page 428: ...e Weight Rating 302 305 Hands Free Phone UConnect 83 Hazard Warning Flasher 318 Head Phones 222 Head Restraints 108 Headlights 383 Bulb Replacement 382 High Beam 130 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 130 Passing 130 Replacing 382 Switch 126 Time Delay 128 Heated Seats 108 Heater 235 Heater Engine Block 260 Hitches Trailer Towing 307 Holder Cup 154 HomeLink威 Garage Door Opener Transmitter 142 Hood R...

Page 429: ...erior Lights 126 127 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 131 Introduction 4 Jack Location 321 Jack Operation 320 324 Jacking Instructions 324 Jump Starting 327 Key Programming 14 Key Replacement 14 Key Sentry Immobilizer 12 Key In Reminder 12 Keyless Entry System 20 Keys 11 Knee Bolster 50 Lap Shoulder Belts 35 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 61 63 Latches Hood 123 Lead Free Gasoline 296 ...

Page 430: ...dicator 174 Illuminated Entry 15 Instrument Cluster 126 Interior 127 License 385 Liftgate Ajar 176 Lights On Reminder 128 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 173 Oil Pressure 174 Park 384 Reading 142 Rear Servicing 385 Rear Tail 385 Seat Belt Reminder 174 Service 381 382 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 173 Side Marker 385 Turn Signal 126 129 384 385 Voltage 168 Warning Instrument Cluster ...

Page 431: ...1 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 173 341 Manual Service 418 Map Reading Lights 142 Memory Feature Memory Seat 119 Memory Seat 82 119 Mini Trip Computer 185 Mirrors 79 Automatic Dimming 80 Electric Remote 82 Exterior Folding 80 Heated 82 Memory 119 Outside 81 Rearview 79 Vanity 82 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 291 Mopar Parts 343 417 Multi Function Contr...

Page 432: ...stic System 340 341 Opener Garage Door HomeLink威 142 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Overdrive 264 Overhead Console 141 Overhead Travel Information Center 141 Overheating Engine 168 319 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 418 Panic Alarm 22 Parking Brake 266 Parking On Hill 267 Passing Light 130 Pedals Adjustable 137 Pets Transporting 70 Phone Cellular 83 Phone Hands Free UConnect 83 Placard Tire an...

Page 433: ...sure Cap 359 361 Radio Broadcast Signals 231 Radio Operation 207 233 Radio Remote Controls 216 229 Radio Satellite 225 Radio Sound Systems 187 197 207 Rear Liftgate 28 Rear Seating Flexibility 116 Rear Window Defroster 253 Rear Window Features 131 Rear Wiper Washer 131 Rearview Mirrors 79 Reclining Front Seats 110 Recreational Towing 315 332 Reminder Seat Belt 43 Remote Control 216 Remote Keyless ...

Page 434: ...fety Information Tire 274 Safety Tips 71 Satellite Radio 225 Satellite Radio Antenna 228 Schedule Maintenance 390 Seat Belt Maintenance 376 Seat Belt Reminder 43 Seat Belts 33 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 40 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 40 And Pregnant Women 44 Child Restraint 60 Extender 44 Front Seat 35 Pretensioners 42 Rear Seat 35 Reminder 174 Untwisting Procedure 41 Seats 106 Adjustment 11...

Page 435: ...Tire Chains 294 Snow Tires 295 Spare Tire 286 287 322 Spark Plugs 349 Speed Control Cruise Control 138 Speedometer 169 Starting 258 Engine Fails to Start 259 Starting and Operating 258 Starting Procedures 258 Steering Linkage 355 Power 271 354 Shaft Seal 355 Tilt Column 133 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 229 Storage 155 380 Storage Vehicle 252 380 Storing Your Vehicle 380 Sun Roof 14...

Page 436: ...ring Column 133 Tire and Loading Information Placard 278 Tire Identification Number TIN 277 Tire Markings 274 Tire Safety Information 274 Tires 73 282 419 Aging Life of Tires 289 Air Pressure 282 Alignment 290 Chains 294 Changing 320 Compact Spare 286 General Information 282 High Speed 284 Inflation Pressures 283 Jacking 320 Life of Tires 289 Load Capacity 278 279 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 291 ...

Page 437: ...Wiring 313 Trailer Towing Guide 307 Trailer Weight 307 Transaxle 261 Automatic 261 Autostick 139 264 Operation 261 Overdrive 264 Selection of Lubricant 367 388 Transmission 367 Automatic 367 Filter 369 Fluid 367 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 24 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 142 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 23 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Tra...

Page 438: ...larm Security Alarm 26 Warning Flasher Hazard 318 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 168 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 417 Washer Adding Fluid 132 357 Washers Windshield 130 Washing Vehicle 373 Wheel Alignment and Balance 290 Wheel and Wheel Trim 374 Wheel Bearings 372 Wind Buffeting 33 151 Window Fogging 252 Windows 32 Power 32 Windshield Washers 130 357 Windshield Wiper...

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