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WARNING!

The ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by
prevailing road conditions. The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an
ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which could jeopar-
dize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

TCS (Traction Control System)

This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each
driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is
applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is
reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability.

BAS (Brake Assist System)

This system complements the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) by optimizing the vehicle braking capability dur-
ing emergency braking maneuvers. This system detects
an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and
amount of brake application and then applies optimum
pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce braking
distances.

Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS
assistance. To receive the benefits of this system, you
must apply continuous brake pedal pressure during the
stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure
unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal
is released, the BAS is deactivated.

STARTING AND OPERATING

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Summary of Contents for 2007 300 SRT8

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 193 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 255 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 269 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 317 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 337 10 INDEX 345 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: ...may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the titl...

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: ...eral Information 15 䡵 Security Alarm System If Equipped 15 Rearming Of The System 15 To Arm The System 15 To Disarm The System 16 䡵 Illuminated Entry System 17 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry 17 To Unlock The Doors 18 To Lock The Doors 18 To Unlatch The Trunk 19 Using The Panic Alarm 19 Programming Additional Transmitters 19 Battery Replacement 19 General Information 20 䡵 Door Locks 21 Manual Door Locks 21...

Page 10: ...elt Reminder System BeltAlert 35 Automatic Locking Mode If Equipped 36 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 37 Seat Belt Extender 37 Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 38 Event Data Recorder EDR 46 Child Restraint 47 䡵 Break In Recommendations 55 䡵 Safety Tips 56 Transporting Passengers 56 Lock Your Vehicle 56 Exhaust Gas 56 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicl...

Page 11: ...place Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be in PARK Turn the key to the LOCK position and then remove the key NOTE The power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable For details refer to Delay Po...

Page 12: ...r s door and the key is in the ignition switch a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key NOTE The Key In Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC positions SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless o...

Page 13: ...compatible with remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection Exxon Mobil Speed Pass additional Sentry Keys or any other transponder equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key related tran sponder fault unless the additional part is physi cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehic...

Page 14: ... will sound and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing turn on again for 3 seconds and then turn off The new ...

Page 15: ...n the instrument cluster will flash Rearming of the System If something triggers the alarm and no action is taken to disarm it the system will turn off the horn after 3 minutes turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes and then the system will rearm itself To Arm the System Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger doo...

Page 16: ...m 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 or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the system If the alarm system is armed and the bat...

Page 17: ...ng lights are turned on manually REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 23 feet 7 meters using a hand held radio transmitter The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis ables all buttons on that transmitter however ...

Page 18: ...rrent setting refer to Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock under Personal Settings Cus tomer Programmable Features under Electronic Ve hicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter The time for this feature is programmable For details on ho...

Page 19: ... turn off if you turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position while the panic alarm is activated However the exterior lights and horn will remain on You may need to be less than 23 feet 7 meters from the vehicle when using the transmitter to turn off the panic alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to SENTRY KEY Customer Key Pr...

Page 20: ...ing conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate from a normal distan...

Page 21: ...ark and leave the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the keys in t...

Page 22: ...all of the following conditions are met 1 The Automatic Door Locks feature is enabled 2 The transmission is in gear 3 All doors are closed 4 The throttle is pressed 5 The vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h 6 The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or...

Page 23: ...ock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled For details refer to Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit under Personal Settings Cus tomer Programmable Features under Electronic Ve hicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual 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 doo...

Page 24: ... door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position For emergency exit with the system engaged move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the vehicle s ignition key or alike into the child lock control and pull it downward 3 ...

Page 25: ...ed by the win dows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Auto Down Feature The driver door power window switch and some model passenger door power window switches have an auto down feature Press the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go down automati cally To open the window part way press the window switch to th...

Page 26: ...o stop The power window switches will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off Open ing either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable For details refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Sec tion 4 of this manu...

Page 27: ... for an additional two seconds after the window is closed 2 Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit win...

Page 28: ...k before the switch will operate The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pressing the trunk button on the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter two times With the ignition ON the trunk open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed With the key in the lock position or key out the trunk op...

Page 29: ...en may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke Trunk Emergency Release The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency release handle It is located on the inside of the trunk lid near the latch and is coated so that it glows in a darkened trunk Pull on the handle to open the trunk Emergency Re...

Page 30: ... be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst i...

Page 31: ... collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one an other in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more...

Page 32: ... belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could strike the inside sur faces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you wil...

Page 33: ...wear the lap belt as low as pos sible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the bel...

Page 34: ...neck Push and fully depress the button above the webbing to release the anchorage and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best NOTE When the shoulder belt is adjusted to the full downward position it will not be at the bottom of the slot in the Trim Panel This is normal and the intended lowest position As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position ...

Page 35: ...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 Airbag Control Module refer to information on Airbags in this section Like the front airbags the pretensioners are single use items After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners both must be replaced...

Page 36: ...ith the seat belt buckled NOTE Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off while re buckling the seat belt It may be necessary to retract the seat belt 4 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position A single chime will sound to signify that you have success fully completed the programming The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be reacti vated b...

Page 37: ...cy 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 collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when ...

Page 38: ...airbag covers NOTE The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment The front airbags have a multistage inflator design This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehic...

Page 39: ... enough to block the location of the side curtain airbag The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require perma nent attachments bolts or screws for installat...

Page 40: ...under should ride buckled up in the rear seat 2 Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position 3 Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly refer to information on Child Restraint in this section should be secured i...

Page 41: ...a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags Being too close to the steering wheel or instru ment panel during airbag deployment could cause serious injury Airbags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instru...

Page 42: ... monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster the instru ment panel and the steering wheel and column If the key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate The ACM also turns on the Airba...

Page 43: ... helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag The passenger s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbag are de signed to activate only in certain side collisions W...

Page 44: ...burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process ...

Page 45: ...n Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper passenger side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bu...

Page 46: ...ossible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler such investigations may be requested by customers insurance carriers government officials and professional crash researchers such as those associated with universities and with hospital and insur ance organizations In the event that a...

Page 47: ...tion cycles and vehicle mileage Airbag deployment level if applicable Seatbelt status Brake status service and parking brakes Accelerator status including vehicle speed Engine control status including engine speed Cruise control status if applicable Traction stability control status if applicable Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time babies and children too E...

Page 48: ...s of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs 9 kg 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 direct...

Page 49: ...ile the child s back is against the seat back they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back s...

Page 50: ...it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer s directions When your child restra...

Page 51: ... able for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retrofit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re straint in any vehicle All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats You should NEVER install LATCH ...

Page 52: ... connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so t...

Page 53: ...stallation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch ing latch plates or automatic locking retractor...

Page 54: ...to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out If the belt still can t be tightened or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt you may need to do something more Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle ...

Page 55: ...rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the drivetrain engine transmission and rear axle in your new vehicle Drive moderately during the first 500 miles 800 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration wi...

Page 56: ...le 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 Lock Your Vehicle Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended even in your own driveway or ga...

Page 57: ...ermit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breath ing CO follow the safety tips b...

Page 58: ...ir directed against the windshield Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the ...

Page 59: ... Reverse Feature 64 Power Remote Control Mirrors 64 Heated Remote Control Mirrors 65 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 65 䡵 Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 66 Operations 67 Phone Call Features 73 UConnect System Features 75 Advanced Phone Connectivity 78 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System 80 䡵 Seats 85 Power Seats 85 Power Reclining Seats 86 Lumbar Support 87 Head Restraints ...

Page 60: ...ers 96 Smartbeams If Equipped 96 Headlight Time Delay 97 Daytime Running Lights Canada Only 98 Lights On Reminder 98 Fog Lights 98 Multi Function Lever 98 Overhead Console Map Reading Lights 99 Interior Lights 100 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers 101 Intermittent Wiper System 101 Mist Feature 102 Windshield Washers 102 Headlights On With Wipers 102 Rain Sensing Wipers 102 Adding Washer Fluid 104 䡵 ...

Page 61: ...HomeLink 117 Canadian Programming Gate Programming 119 Using HomeLink 120 Erasing HomeLink Buttons 120 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button 120 Security 121 䡵 Power Sunroof If Equipped 121 Opening Sunroof Express 122 Closing Sunroof Express 122 Pinch Protect Feature 122 Pinch Protect Override 123 Venting Sunroof Express 123 Sunshade Operation 123 Wind Buffeting 123 Sunroof Maintenance 123 Igniti...

Page 62: ...䡵 Cup Holders 126 Front Seat Cup Holders 126 Rear Seat Cup Holders 126 䡵 Storage 127 Console Features 127 Cargo Area 127 䡵 Load Leveling System 129 62 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 63: ... during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror NOTE The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the r...

Page 64: ...ature The Tilt in Reverse feature tilts the outside rearview mirrors downward when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the transmission is in the R Reverse position This feature provides the driver with a better view of the ground and vehicle in the area of the rear tires when backing up The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of R Rever...

Page 65: ...emote 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 the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward The light turns on automatically Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights Power Mirror Control Ill...

Page 66: ...onnect 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 UConnect features Bluetooth technology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station ...

Page 67: ...if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect system such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operations Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect system and to navigate through the UConnect menu structure Voice commands are required after most UConnect system prompts You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available ...

Page 68: ...e UConnect system from idle simply press the Phone button and follow audible prompts for directions All UConnect system sessions begin with a press of the Phone button on the mirror Cancel Command At any prompt after the voice on beep you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu Pair Link UConnect System ...

Page 69: ...ll then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7 1 being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect system However at any given time only one cellular phone 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 ...

Page 70: ...mber which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to phonebook is recommended when vehicle is not in motion Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook New Entry When prompted say the name of the new entry Use of long names helps the voice recognition and is recom mended For example say Robe...

Page 71: ...try in the phonebook you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry in the phonebook call the number you just edited or return to the main menu Phonebook Edit can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the Phonebook Edit ...

Page 72: ...er the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Erase All The UConnect system will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The UConnect system will play ...

Page 73: ...ork tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone Press the Phone button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The UConnect 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 Curr...

Page 74: ...hone 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 and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call Redial Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Redial The U...

Page 75: ...quipped Continue to follow the system prompts to complete language selection After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE After every UConnect language change op eration only the language specific 32 name phonebook is usable The paired phone name is not language specific and usable across all languages Emergency Assistance If you are in an emerg...

Page 76: ...wing Assistance number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for USA 1 877 213 4525 for Canada 55 14 3454 for Mexico city and 1 800 712 3040 for outside Mexico city in Mexico Please refer to the 24 Hour Towing Assistance cover age details in the Warranty information booklet and on the 24 Hour Towing Assistance Card Paging To learn how to page refer to Working...

Page 77: ...ompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately For example if a prompt is playing Would you like to pair a phone clear aѧ you could press the Voice Recognition button and say Pair a Phone to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Turning Confirmation Prompts On Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g...

Page 78: ...en you mute the UConnect system you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the UConnect system Press the Voice Recognition button 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 ...

Page 79: ...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 to select and start using another phone with the UConnect system The phone must have been previously paired to the UConnect system that you want to use it with ...

Page 80: ...om you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for s...

Page 81: ...ition Operation from driver seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the UConnect system Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume Bluetooth Communication Link Occasionally Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect system When this hap pens the connection can gener...

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Page 85: ...one pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Return to main menu Return Main menu Select phone select Set up Phone settings phone set up SEATS Power Seats The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor Use this switch to move the driver s seat up or down forward or rearward or to tilt the seat The passenger s seat will move up or down forward or rearward Power Seat Switch UND...

Page 86: ...cle under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls Power Reclining Seats The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the seat WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is...

Page 87: ...l The head restraints have a locking button which must be pushed in to lower the head restraint The restraints may be raised without pushing in the button Heated Seats Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days and can help soothe sore muscles and backs The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and back The driver seat and front passenger seat are heated The controls for e...

Page 88: ...luminated LEDs changes from two to one indicating the change Operation on the low setting also turns off automatically after 30 minutes NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condi...

Page 89: ...he seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious in jury The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehi...

Page 90: ...tivate the memory save function It also contains a rocker switch labeled with the number 1 and the number 2 The rocker switch allows the driver to recall either of two pre programmed memory profiles by pressing the appropri ate side of the switch Programming The Memory Feature To create a new memory profile perform the following NOTE Saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile from ...

Page 91: ...profile NOTE The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled For details refer to Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock under Per sonal Settings Customer Programmable Features un der Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual Linking Unlinking the Remote Keyless Transmitter to the Memory Feature Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitters can be pr...

Page 92: ...a recall is cancelled the driver seat side mirror adjustable pedals and power tilt and telescopic steering column stop moving A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected Easy Entry Exit Seat Available with Memory Seat Only This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle The distance the driver seat ...

Page 93: ...g the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position NOTE The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature can be en abled or disabled For details refer to Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit under Personal Settings Cus tomer Programmable Features under Electronic Ve hicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual TO OPEN AND CLOSE ...

Page 94: ... to close it Lower the hood until it is open approximately 6 inches 15 cm and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before dri...

Page 95: ...etent for headlight parking light and instrument panel light operation Automatic Headlights This system automatically turns the headlights ON or OFF according to ambient light levels To turn the system ON rotate the headlight switch counter clockwise to the AUTO A position When the system is ON the Head light Time Delay feature is also ON This means the headlights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds...

Page 96: ...formation Cen ter in Section 4 of this manual SmartBeams If Equipped The SmartBeam system provides increased forward light ing at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view To Activate 1 ...

Page 97: ... Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for 90 seconds programmable when leaving your ve hicle in an unlighted area To activate the delay feature turn off the ignition switch while the headlights are still on Then turn off the headlights within 45 seconds The delay interval begins when headlight switch is turned off If you turn the headlights park lights or...

Page 98: ...m headlights and press the fog light switch An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Multi Function Lever The multi function lever controls the operation of the turn signals headlight beam select...

Page 99: ...tion Lever away from you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam Pull the Lever towards you to switch the headlights back to LOW beam Flash to Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi Function Lever toward you This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released Overhead Console Map Reading Lights These lights a...

Page 100: ...l With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the in strument 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 dimmer control is in this position Interior light Defeat OFF Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme...

Page 101: ...h an automatic car wash Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper switch is left in any position other than OFF Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the multi function lever to the first detent position and then turn the end of the lever to select the d...

Page 102: ...sing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is turned OFF the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles and then turn OFF Headlights On with Wipers When this feature is active the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position ...

Page 103: ...isabled For details refer to Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual The rain sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms It will not operate under the following conditions Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit The rain sensing feature will not operate when t...

Page 104: ...eeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon 4 liters of washer fluid when the message Low Washer Fluid appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around th...

Page 105: ...nction lever inward toward the steering column to the second detent and release it The headlight washers will spray a timed high pressure spray of washer fluid onto each headlight lens In addition the windshield washers will spray the windshield and the windshield wipers will cycle NOTE The headlight washers will operate on the first spray of the windshield washer and then every fourth spray after...

Page 106: ...n the reservoir 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 WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution Washer Fluid Reservoir 106 UNDERSTANDIN...

Page 107: ...r push the lever away from you as desired NOTE For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your remote keyless entry transmitter or the memory switch on the driver s door panel to return the tilt telescopic steering column to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in this section for details WARNING Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Wit...

Page 108: ...ted with the ignition OFF The pedals can be adjusted while driving The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R Reverse or when the Speed Control is ON One of the following messages will display in the Electronic Ve hicle Information Center EVIC if a pedal adjustment is attempted when the system is locked out Adjust able Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Adjustable Pedal Disabled ...

Page 109: ...y an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h Electronic Speed Control Operation The speed control lever located on the left side of the steering column operates the system 1 RESUME ACCEL 2 SET DECEL 3 CANCEL 4 ON OFF UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3 ...

Page 110: ...he speed desired push the lever down and release SET DECEL Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE Speed control will only function in third fourth or fifth gear when in the Autostick威 Mode if equipped The speed control may not engage if a different size tire is installed on one wheel such as the compact spare tire To Deactivate The syste...

Page 111: ... a 1 mph 1 6 km h speed decrease Each time the lever is pushed down and released speed decreases To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed NOTE The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal Four speed automatic transmissions will experienc...

Page 112: ...f this manual The system uses four sensors located in the rear bumper to scan for obstacles up to 59 inches 150 cm away from the rear bumper fascia The warning display located above the rear window provides both visible and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of the vehic...

Page 113: ...th LED 31 5 in 80 cm 31 5 in 80 cm Yellow None 5th LED 25 5 in 65 cm 25 5 in 65 cm Yellow None 6th LED 20 in 50 cm 20 in 50 cm Yellow None 7th LED 16 in 40 cm 16 in 40 cm Red at 12 in 30 cm Intermittent 8th LED 6 in 15 cm 12 in 30 cm Red at 8 in 20 cm Continuous NOTE The Rear Park Assist system will MUTE the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR V...

Page 114: ... display turns the red LEDs ON Also the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly depending on its size and shape giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle CAUTION The Rear Park Assist System is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle in cluding small obstacles Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all Ob sta...

Page 115: ...y reading lights Press the lens to turn on the light Press it a second time to turn off the light These lights also turn on when a door is opened or when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sun...

Page 116: ...injured Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features it could cause injury or death Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com for safety information or as sist...

Page 117: ... programmed This will allow for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display which includes HomeLink system messages The EVIC is located in the upper part of the cluster between the speedometer and tachometer Electronic Vehicle Information Center UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHI...

Page 118: ...ome gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted under Gate Operator Canadian Pro gramming 4 The EVIC will display Channel X Training where X is Channel 1 2 or 3 Release both buttons after the EVIC displays Channel X Trained NOTE If the EVIC displays Did Not Train repeat Steps 2 4 5 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink button a...

Page 119: ...ⴖpress hold releaseⴖ sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device NOTE To program the remaining two HomeLink but tons begin with Programming Step 2 Do not repeat Step 1 For questions or comments please cont...

Page 120: ...ere 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 Release the buttons only when the EVIC displays Channels Cleared after 20 seconds how...

Page 121: ...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 expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment HomeLink威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED ...

Page 122: ...rearward and release and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully and then stop automatically This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Express Press the switch forward and release and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully a...

Page 123: ...bed 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 buffeting occurs with the rear windows open then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the bu...

Page 124: ...eiver tray if equipped with an optional Smoker s Package has power available only when the ignition is on This outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit WARNING Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicles not equipped with the ash receiver tray A fire leading to bodily injury could result NOTE If desired the power outlet next to the ash receiv...

Page 125: ... Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the veh...

Page 126: ...no longer needed Rear Seat Cup Holders The rear seat cup holders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats The cup holders are positioned forward in the armrest and side by side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupants el bows Front Seat Cup Holders Rear Seat Cup Holders 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR V...

Page 127: ...senger The inside portion of the arm rest lid contains a penholder a tissue holder and a tire gauge holder In addition to the internal storage the console contains two shift bezel cubby bins with rubber mats for holding small items For vehicles not equipped with navigation radio the console also contains an extra storage bin located below the climate control which holds up to four CD jewel cases C...

Page 128: ... 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 WARNING 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 injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place cargo evenly on the cargo ...

Page 129: ...hock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height It takes approximately 1 mile 1 6 km of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours the leveling system will bleed itself down The vehicle must be driven to reset the system UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 3 ...

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Page 131: ...icle Information Center EVIC Displays 145 Trip Functions 147 Compass Display 149 Telephone If Equipped 150 Navigation If Equipped 152 System Warnings Customer Information Features 153 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 153 䡵 Setting The Analog Clock 157 䡵 Radio General Information 158 Radio Broadcast Signals 158 Two Types Of Signals 158 Electrical Disturbances 158 AM Reception 158 FM...

Page 132: ...n Instructions CD Mode For CD Audio Play 164 Load Eject Button CD Mode For CD Audio Play 165 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 166 Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play 168 Load Eject Button CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play 168 䡵 Sales Code REC AM FM CD 6 Disc Radio With Navigation System 170 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped 171 REC Setting The Clock 171 Audio Clock Disp...

Page 133: ...178 Satellite Antenna 179 Reception Quality 179 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls 179 Radio Operation 180 Tape Player Operation 181 CD Player Operation 181 Satellite Radio Operation 181 䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 181 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 182 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 183 䡵 Climate Controls 183 Automatic Temperature Control 183 Operating Tips 188 䡵 Rear Window Features 191...

Page 134: ...rol 14 Hood Release 3 Hazard Switch 9 Heated Seat Switch 15 Trunk Release Switch 4 Analog Clock 10 Power Outlet 16 Headlight Switch 5 Electronic Stability Program Off Button Traction Control System Off Button 11 Ash Tray If Equipped 6 Glove Box 12 Storage Compartment 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 135: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 4 ...

Page 136: ...utside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate See page 98 for more information 5 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 6 Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display This display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC messages when the appropriate conditions exist See page 144 for more information Loose Fuel Filler Cap If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that t...

Page 137: ...inue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer See page 211 for more information 10 Electronic Stability Program ESP Brake As...

Page 138: ...en the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers due to a change in fluid level If so the vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked Immediate repair is necessary if brake failure is indicated WARNING Driving a vehicle...

Page 139: ...on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road condi tions and do not switch off the ESP See page 214 for more information 14 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely ...

Page 140: ...en the high beam headlights are ON Push the Multi Function lever away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high beam See page 98 for more information 17 Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection 18 Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON A...

Page 141: ... dealer if the light does not come on during starting 22 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light If Equipped Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the ...

Page 142: ...d reset See page 239 for more information CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system op eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style After market wheels can cause sensor damage Do n...

Page 143: ...will not require towing The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert you to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs See page 272 for more information 25 Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows low engine oil pressure The light should turn on momentarily when the engi...

Page 144: ...nitor System if equipped Personal Settings customer programmable features Compass display Outside temperature display Trip computer functions UConnect hands free communication system dis plays if equipped Navigation system screens if equipped Audio mode display The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel Press and release the M...

Page 145: ...station preset frequencies CD disc number CD track number tape or any one of 200 Satellite radio channels depending on which radio is in the vehicle If Compass Temp Audio is already displayed when the AUDIO MODE button is pressed then the radio mode will change from AM to FM to Tape to CD or to Satellite SAT accordingly Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays When the appropriate condi...

Page 146: ... Disabled Cruise Engaged with a single chime only available on vehicles equipped with memory seats Adjustable Pedals Disabled Vehicle In Reverse with a single chime only available on vehicles equipped with memory seats Channel 1 2 OR 3 Transmit Channel 1 2 OR 3 Training Channel 1 2 OR 3 Trained Clearing Channels Channels Cleared Channels Defaulted Did Not Train Left Front Low Pressure with a singl...

Page 147: ...details Service Park Assist System with a single chime Upshift Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC Average Fuel Economy Distance To Empty Trip A Trip B Elapsed Time Display Units of Measure in Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa tio...

Page 148: ...ext and a new DTE value will display Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the last reset Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last reset Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position Display Unit...

Page 149: ...mpass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows 1 Turn on the ignition switch 2 Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds 3 Press the SCROLL button until Calibrate Compass displays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration The message CAL will display in the EVIC 5 Complete one or more 360 turns in an area free from large metal or m...

Page 150: ...utton until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map 5 Press and release the compass button to exit Telephone If Equipped Press and release the MENU button until Telephone displays in the EVIC When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC pro vides the following telephone information Phone status idle voice mail roaming battery strength and signal strength in increments of 20 per...

Page 151: ...nect phone The number of horizontal bars increases as the strength of the UConnect phone signal in creases The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate an incoming call The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect phone is currently in analog mode The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect phone is currently roaming The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that you ha...

Page 152: ...list the FUNCTION SELECT button can be used to select an item and the AUDIO MODE button can be used to return to the previous menu When the Map display is active pressing the FUNCTION SELECT but ton will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu Turn By Turn Directions The EVIC displays turn by turn directions to a pro grammed destination when Turn by Turn Navigation is enabled through Person...

Page 153: ...ne of the following choices Language When in this display you may select one of five lan guages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions and the navigation system if equipped Press the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to select English Espanol Deutsch Italiano or Francais Then as you continue the information will display in the selected language NOTE The EVIC will not ...

Page 154: ...Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to recall one of two pre programmed memory profiles Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat side mirror adjust able pedals if equipped and power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped and a set of desired radio station presets When OFF is selected only the memory switch on the driver s door panel will recall memory profil...

Page 155: ...ss entry transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF ap pears Headlights On with Wipers When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approxi mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will a...

Page 156: ...d power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Off 45 sec 5 min 10 min 30 min or 60 min appears Confirmation of Voice Commands If Equipped When ON is selected all voice commands from the UConnect sys...

Page 157: ...hen this feature is selected the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Refer to SmartBeams in section 3 of this manual for more information SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel press and hold the button until the set...

Page 158: ...bances 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 amplitude so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning power lines and neon signs FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia tions in...

Page 159: ...dio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played Mode Button Radio Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD play...

Page 160: ...button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune Audio control 3 After the hours are adjusted press the right side Tune Audio control to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Audio control 5 To exit press any button knob or wait 5 seconds INFO Button Radio Mode Press the INFO button for an RBDS station one with ...

Page 161: ...ght or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak ers Press the rotary TUNE control again to exit setting tone balance and fade RND PTY Button Radio Mode Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 se...

Page 162: ...PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station NOTE If you have selected a PTY with the tune knob simply pressing the tune button in will go directly to a PTY seek Buttons 1 6 Radio Mode These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push button memory 12 AM 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations Operating Instructions Tape Player Insert the cassette wi...

Page 163: ...the tape is reached At the end of the tape the tape will play in the opposite direction Tape Eject Press this button and the cassette will disen gage and eject from the radio Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel side being played press P...

Page 164: ...t discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks and WMA Inserting Compact Disc s CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play wh...

Page 165: ...display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc Press and hold the LOAD EJT button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will continue to play the non removed CD If the CD is removed and there are other ...

Page 166: ...ted track Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the tracks Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature If the RW button is pressed the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play Buttons 1 6 CD MODE for CD Audio Play Selects disc positions 1 6 for Play Load Eject Notes On Playing MP3 Fil...

Page 167: ...use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the mp3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the mp3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data t...

Page 168: ...ing times will increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play SEEK Button CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next fi...

Page 169: ...dio the radio will remain in CD mode and display INSERT DISC for 2 minutes After 2 minutes the radio will go to the previous tuner mode INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Press and INFO button while playing MP3 or WMA disc The radio scrolls through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if avail able Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed time priorit...

Page 170: ...d Eject Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment System VES Guide SALES CODE REC AM FM CD 6 DISC RADIO WITH N...

Page 171: ...ing the Clock GPS Clock The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites The satellites clock is Greenwich Mean Time GMT This is the worldwide standard for time This makes the sys tem s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and daylight savings information is set 1 At the Main Menu screen highlight Clock Setup and press ENTE...

Page 172: ...nually adjust the time by choosing the User Defined Clock option 1 At the Clock Setup screen highlight Displayed Clock User Defined Clock 2 To increase the clock by hours make sure HR is highlighted and press ENTER Press ENTER again to increase the clock by another hour You will see on the User Defined Time display the number of hours you have increased the clock by 3 To decrease the clock by one ...

Page 173: ...se the clock by another minute 6 Select DONE to exit from the clock setting mode Press ENTER to save your changes If you press CAN CEL or NAV then your changes will not be saved Audio Clock Display Select this option to change the size of the clock on the audio screens 1 When you are at an audio screen quickly press the TIME button on the navigation faceplate 2 In this example the large clock appe...

Page 174: ...UIPPED The optional VES Video Entertainment System con sists of a DVD player and LCD liquid crystal display screen a battery powered remote control and two head sets The system is located in the center console storage bin under the armrest lid Refer to your VES User s Manual for detailed operating instructions Accessing The VES 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 175: ...round sound uniquely equalized for the interior space of your vehicle The KMS1 activates whenever a DVD is in the VES player and the radio mode is set to VES and the video screen is powered up The system will go back to stereo sound automatically if the VES is powered down or the Raising The DVD Screen Remote Control Location UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 4 ...

Page 176: ...ctivate your Sirius Satellite Radio service call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com Please have the following informa tion available when activating your system 1 The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 2 Credit card information 3 Your Vehicle Identification Number Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID ...

Page 177: ...s the CD Eject and Set buttons simulta neously until the 12 digits of the ESN SID appear on the screen Selecting Satellite Mode in REF RAQ and RAK Radios Selecting Satellite Mode REF Radio Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word SAT appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting Satellite Mode RAQ and RAK Radio Press the MODE button repeated...

Page 178: ...tton memory These satellite channel pre set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre set memory stations Follow the memory pre set procedures that apply to your radio Using the PTY Program Type Button if equipped Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio PTY Button ⴖSCANⴖ When the desired program type is obtained press the SCAN button within five seconds The radio will play 7 sec...

Page 179: ...overage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o clock positions Vehicles equipped with steering ...

Page 180: ... When the EVIC is in the Compass Temp Audio screen press the FUNCTION SELECT button to advance the radio to the next preset station to change the side of the tape being played if so equipped or to change the cur rent CD track being played if so equipped when the EVIC is in the Compass Temp Audio screen press the SCROLL button to seek up and down the radio stations CD track numbers if so equipped o...

Page 181: ...ithin one second after the current track begins to play Press either the top or bottom of the SCROLL button twice to listen to the second track on the CD three times to listen to the third track and so forth Satellite Radio Operation Press the top of the SCROLL button once to SEEK the next listenable station up from the current setting Press the bottom of the SCROLL button once to SEEK the next li...

Page 182: ...cially available WET cleaning cassette As preventive maintenance clean the head about every 30 hours of use If you wait until the head becomes very dirty noticeably poor sound it may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD DVD discs in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching...

Page 183: ...E CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather Automatic Temperature Control Automatic Operation The Infrared Dual Zone Climate Control System auto matically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger To accomplish this the system gathers information from the controls on...

Page 184: ...occupants are present Then dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver or passenger Temperature Control knob Once the com fort level is selected the system will maintain that level automatically using the heating system Should the de sired comfort level require air conditioning the system will automatically make the adjustment You will experience the greate...

Page 185: ...ns to fog press the Recirculation button to return to outside air Some temp humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and hamper visibility For this reason the system will not allow Recirculation to be selected while in defrost or defrost floor mode Attempting to use the recircula tion while in these modes will cause the LED in the control button to blink and then...

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Page 187: ...i Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel and through the outlets lo cated on the floor Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel Air flows through the regis ters in the back of the center console to the r...

Page 188: ...tion while in these modes will cause the LED in the control button to blink and then turn off Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather condi tions Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to pro...

Page 189: ...hout A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice slush and snow A C Air Filter If ...

Page 190: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 191: ...ster is ON The de froster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the button and will turn off after approximately 5 minutes for the second push of the button CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Labels...

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Page 193: ...ck Heater If Equipped 199 䡵 Automatic Transmission 199 Automatic Transmission General Information 200 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 202 5 Speed Automatic Transmission 203 䡵 AutoStick威 207 AutoStick威 Operation 207 AutoStick威 General Information 208 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 209 Acceleration 209 Traction 209 䡵 Parking Brake 210 䡵 Brake System 211 Anti Lock Brake System 211 䡵 Power S...

Page 194: ...nd Tire Pressure 225 䡵 Tires General Information 229 Tire Pressure 229 Tire Inflation Pressures 230 Radial Ply Tires 232 Tire Spinning 232 Tread Wear Indicators 233 Life Of Tire 233 Replacement Tires 234 Alignment And Balance 235 䡵 Tire Chains 235 䡵 Snow Tires 236 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 237 Tire Rotation Standard Tires 238 Tire Rotation All Season Tires 238 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...

Page 195: ...as Cap 249 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 251 䡵 Vehicle Loading 252 Vehicle Certification Label 252 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 252 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 252 Overloading 253 Loading 253 䡵 Trailer Towing 254 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 254 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 254 䡵 Ground Clearance 254 STARTING AND OPER...

Page 196: ...Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to rest or sleep in your car Accidents can be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the ...

Page 197: ...key to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting procedure Extremely Cold Weather below 20 F or 29 C To insure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater available from your dealer is recommended If Engine Fails To Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the NORMAL STARTING procedure it may be f...

Page 198: ...ehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump starting proce dures and follow them carefully If the engine is flooded it may start to run but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released If this occurs continue cranking up to 15 seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor Release the accel...

Page 199: ...member to disconnect the cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idl...

Page 200: ...rocess is continuously adapted de pendent on the driving style the driving situation and the road characteristics NOTE After selecting any driving position wait a moment to allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating especially when the engine is cold If there is a need to restart the engine be sure to cycle the key to the LOCK position before restarting Trans mission engagement may be dela...

Page 201: ...e engine is running Before exiting a vehicle you should always shift the vehicle into P Park remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the transmission selector lever is locked in the P Park position securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Furthermore you should never leave children unat tended inside a vehicle Over Temperature Mo...

Page 202: ...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 Remove the rubber storage tray from the bin located to the right of the shifter lever The override can be activated by pressing the pink colored tab which can be accessed through a hole inside the bin While the override is pressed th...

Page 203: ...hen parking on a flat surface place the gear selector in the P Park position first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in P Park other wise 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 ...

Page 204: ...wer is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed Do not engage N Neutral position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads The engine may be started in this range Use this range for starting your vehicle if it is moving or being towed CAUTION Coasting the vehicle or driv...

Page 205: ...with the lever in the D Drive position The gear currently selected is indi cated in the instrument cluster display Briefly press the selector lever in the D direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear Press and hold the selector lever in the D direction and the transmission will shift from the current gear directly to the next lowest gear for best acceler...

Page 206: ...e transmission will engage Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in the Limp Home Mode In this mode the transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop After the vehicle has stopped P Park R Reverse and N Neutral will continue to operate Second gear will operate in the D Driv...

Page 207: ...ight may illuminate AUTOSTICK姞 Autostick威 is a driver interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle Autostick威 allows you to maximize engine braking eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts and improve overall vehicle performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driving cold slippery conditions m...

Page 208: ...t gear until an upshift or downshift is chosen When you wish to disengage Autostick威 hold the selector lever to the right for at least one second The transmission will now operate automatically shifting between the five available gears Autostick姞 General Information You can start out in first or second gear The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed The transmission w...

Page 209: ... is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorm...

Page 210: ...he gear selector in P Park otherwise the load on the transmission locking mecha nism 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 an uphill grade The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the parking brake push the par...

Page 211: ...will be some loss of overall braking effectiveness This may be evident by increased pedal travel during application greater pedal force required to slow or stop and potential activation of the Brake Warning Light In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle will b...

Page 212: ... that may be susceptible to inter ference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment This interference can cause possible loss of anti lock braking capability In stallation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals Pumping of the Anti Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident Pumping makes the stopping distance ...

Page 213: ...ht 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 POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will 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 fo...

Page 214: ...ke control system commonly referred to as ESP This system includes the ABS Anti Lock Brake System the TCS Traction Control System the BAS Brake Assist System and the ESP Electronic Stability Program These systems work together to enhance both vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions ABS Anti Lock Brake System This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adver...

Page 215: ...heel If wheel spin is detected brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability BAS Brake Assist System This system complements the Anti Lock Brake System ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability dur ing emergency braking maneuvers This system detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of...

Page 216: ...eracting the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path The ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path the ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the condition of o...

Page 217: ...e following para graphs Partial Off The Partial Off mode is intended for times when a more spirited driving experience is desired It is also intended for driving in deep snow sand or gravel This mode disables the TCS portion of the ESP and raises the threshold for ESP activation which allows for more wheel spin than what ESP normally allows The ESP OFF button is located in the switch panel above t...

Page 218: ...ted message will display and the audible chime will sound when the gear selector is moved into the PARK position from any position other than PARK and then moved out of the PARK position This will occur when the message was previously cleared WARNING In the ESP Full Off mode the engine torque reduc tion and stability features are cancelled Therefore the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is...

Page 219: ...S checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator light for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The yellow ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and the yellow ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position They should go out wit...

Page 220: ...time the ignition is turned ON the ESP System will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 220 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 221: ...ruck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded in...

Page 222: ...k tire based on U S design standards T Temporary Spare tire 31 Overall Diameter in Inches in 215 Section Width in Millimeters mm 65 Aspect Ratio in Percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section Width in Inches in R Construction Code R means Radial Construction D means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in 222 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 223: ...tions 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 lo...

Page 224: ...ol 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 Num...

Page 225: ...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 3 the tire size designed for your vehicle 4 the cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information STARTING AND OPERATING 225 5 ...

Page 226: ...ge and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and...

Page 227: ...luggage and towing capaci ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 392 Kg STARTING AND OPERATING 227 5 ...

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Page 229: ...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 chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail...

Page 230: ...sure is listed either on the face of the driver s door or on 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 ...

Page 231: ...is in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi 13 to 40 kPa during operation DO NOT reduce...

Page 232: ...h other types of tires Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 35 mph 55 km h Refer to the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual WARNING Fast spinning t...

Page 233: ...re replacement at this point Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have an accident result ing in ser...

Page 234: ...ay have on tire specifications or capability WARNING Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combina tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac teristics resulting in changes to steering han dling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension co...

Page 235: ...nment will not correct this condition See your dealer for proper diagnosis Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out of balance Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE CHAINS If driving conditions require tire chains for your vehicle use only chains that meet SAE type Class S specifica tions In add...

Page 236: ...lways use the lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if differ ent from the speed recommended by the manufac ture NOTE In order to avoid damage to tires chains and your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time on dry pavement Observe the tire chain manufacturer s instructions on method of installation operating speed and conditions for usage Always use the lower sugge...

Page 237: ...terns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Follow the Maintenance Schedules in Section 8 of this manual for the recommended tire rotation ...

Page 238: ...on method is the side to side as shown in the following diagram Tire Rotation All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped with all season tires is the forward cross as shown in the following diagram 238 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 239: ...ill also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists and wil...

Page 240: ...cle s recommended cold placard pressure value NOTE Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result wh...

Page 241: ...ctronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring S...

Page 242: ...tomatically and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF as long no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Check TPMS Warning The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 60 second...

Page 243: ... Center EVIC will display one or more Low Pressure messages Left Front Left Rear Right Front Right Rear for 3 seconds and a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure those flashing in the EVIC graphic to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure valu...

Page 244: ...in the graphic display Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the Tire Pres sure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will stop flashing and display a new pressure value as long no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the ...

Page 245: ...r Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Sec tion 4 of this manual for details If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will no longer flash and the CHECK TPM SYS TEM message will no longer display and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes Ge...

Page 246: ...before considering service for the vehicle Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica tions the World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions engine performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recommends the use of gaso lines that meet the WWFC specifications if they a...

Page 247: ...g metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num ber Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT Gasolines blended with MMT have shown to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recom mends using gasolines without MMT Since the MMT content of...

Page 248: ...which are now being sold as octane enhancers are not recommended Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives are not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Mo...

Page 249: ... windows fully open Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle Push in on the left side near the edge of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap If the gas cap is lost or damage...

Page 250: ... from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Gas Cap Tether Hook 250 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 251: ...ure that the gas cap is tight ened each time the vehicle is refueled When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a Check Gascap message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If this occurs tighten the fuel filler cap...

Page 252: ...ype of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of ...

Page 253: ... shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely before driving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you h...

Page 254: ...not recommended RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended NOTE If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground GROUND CLEARANCE CAUTION Damage to the front and rear fascias can occur if you disregard the low ground clearance in...

Page 255: ...EFIT Tire Repair 257 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 262 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 265 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 266 Without The Ignition Key 266 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 266 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 267 6 ...

Page 256: ... when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning Flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition switch is OFF NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning Flash ers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situat...

Page 257: ... with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200 230 F 93 110 C If the pointer remains at 240 F 116 C or greater and you hear a chime turn the engine off immediately and call for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call a service center if your vehicle ove...

Page 258: ...cated under an access panel in the trunk 1 Air pump hose 2 Power plug and cable 3 Air pump switch 4 Pressure gauge 5 TIREFIT sealant bottle 6 TIREFIT sealant hose TIREFIT Location TIREFIT contents 258 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 259: ... or absorbed through the skin It causes skin eye and respiratory irritation Any con tact with eyes or skin should be flushed immediately with plenty of water If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT change clothing as soon as possible In case of allergic reaction or rash consult a physician immediately Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children If swallowed rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water...

Page 260: ...m from the tire and place it back in the vehicle 12 Release the parking brake and drive the vehicle back and forth approximately 30 feet 9 1 m to distribute the sealant more evenly within the tire 13 Turn on the hazard warning flashers 14 Move the transmission selector lever to the PARK position turn off the engine and set the parking brake 15 Disconnect the air pump hose 1 from the underside of t...

Page 261: ...than 19 psi 1 3 bar the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance 26 Leave the parking brake set and the transmission selector lever in PARK and start the engine 27 Inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar by pressing the switch 3 on the air pump to I ON and watching the pressure gauge When...

Page 262: ...t be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be danger ous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow...

Page 263: ...g brake place the automatic transmis sion in PARK and turn the ignition switch to the OFF or LOCK position on both vehicles 4 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal loads 5 Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote jump start positive battery post in the engine com partment Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery Refer to t...

Page 264: ...battery Let the engine idle a few minutes Then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery NOTE Refer to Synchronizing ESP under Electronic Brake Control System in Section 5 of this manual if the ESP BAS light in the instrument cluster remains on continuously after starting the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery 8 When removing the jumper cables reverse the above seq...

Page 265: ...Traction Control in this manual CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving be tween First and R Reverse do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dan...

Page 266: ...t towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission is only permitted within the following limitations With The Ignition Key Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL the distance to be traveled must not exceed 30 miles 48 km and the towing speed must not exceed 30 mph 48 km h Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans mission gear...

Page 267: ...om the rear Damage to the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans mission may result If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the key must be in the ON position not the ACCESSORY position Make certain the transmis sion remains in NEUTRAL TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEH...

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Page 269: ...䡵 Maintenance Procedures 275 Engine Oil 275 Engine Oil Filter 278 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 278 Spark Plugs 278 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 279 Fuel Filter 279 Catalytic Converter 279 Maintenance Free Battery 281 Air Conditioner Maintenance 282 A C Air Filter If Equipped 283 Power Steering Fluid Check 284 Front Rear Suspension Ball Joints 284 Steering Linkage 284 Body Lubrication 284 W...

Page 270: ...enter Console Cup Holders 299 䡵 Fuses Power Distribution Centers 300 Fuses Front Power Distribution Center 300 Fuses Rear Power Distribution Center 302 䡵 Vehicle Storage 306 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 307 䡵 Bulb Replacement 307 Low Beam Headlight High Beam Headlight And Park Turn Light 307 Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Light And Backup Light 309 License Light 312 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 313 䡵 Fluids Lubrica...

Page 271: ...6 1L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 271 7 ...

Page 272: ...service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light on could cause further damage to the emis sion control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the Malfunction Indicator Light is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic con verter damage and power los...

Page 273: ...lacement If the OBD system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD system is ready you must do the following 1 Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch 2 Turn the ignition to the ON position but do not crank or star...

Page 274: ...icle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar威 parts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in sure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non Mopar威 parts for maintenance an...

Page 275: ...r it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed 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 w...

Page 276: ...rt 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 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 in the Maintenance Schedules in...

Page 277: ...0W 40 or equivalent Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be selected based on the following recommendation and be within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil viscosity chart The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to the Engine Com par...

Page 278: ... belt tension adjustments are required However belt and belt tensioner condition should be inspected at the specified intervals and re placed if required Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure Low generator belt tension can cause battery failure At the mileage indicated in the maintenance schedule inspect belt and belt tensioner condition Inspect belts for evidence of cuts crack...

Page 279: ...the vehicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank filter replacement may be necessary See your local dealer for service Catalytic Conve...

Page 280: ... fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex haust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any thing that can burn In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this should oc...

Page 281: ...y rough idling or malfunctioning operating conditions Maintenance Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE FREE battery is perma nently sealed You will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance required NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting Battery Location MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281...

Page 282: ...be replaced with a battery of the same type vented CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion If a fast charg...

Page 283: ...mental Pro tection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Sealers Stop Leak Products Seal Conditioners Compres sor Oil and Refrigerants A C Air Filter If Equipped The filter is located in the fres...

Page 284: ... Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type Front Rear Suspension Ball Joints The suspension ball joints should be inspected for exter nal leakage or damage when other maintenance is per formed Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected for external leakage or damage when other maintenance is performed Body Lubrication Locks and al...

Page 285: ...hield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc Windshield Washers Headlight Washers The windshield washer and the headlight washer share the same fluid reservoir The fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle Be sure to check the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals Fill the...

Page 286: ...jacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Bre...

Page 287: ...nser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cool...

Page 288: ...ay decrease corrosion protection If a non HOAT coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the speci fied coolant as soon as possible Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the ra...

Page 289: ...f temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temper...

Page 290: ...ddles on the ground If ingested by a child contact a physician immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate With the engine off and cold the level of the coolant in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle The radiator normally remains completely full so t...

Page 291: ... 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 is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat ...

Page 292: ...o insure they are properly installed and fully connected See your authorized dealer for service Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte nance Schedule in this manual WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot r...

Page 293: ...g 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 cracking scuffing or worn spots have the brake hoses replaced immediately Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check Check the fluid...

Page 294: ...fluid that is unidentified as to FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking You could have an accident Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture CAUTION Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid all brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or ...

Page 295: ... filter should be changed as follows Normal Usage No change necessary Severe Usage fluid and filter Refer to Maintenance Schedule B Severe Usage is defined as Police taxi limousine commercial type operation or trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation If the transmission is disassembled for any reason the fluid and filter should be change...

Page 296: ...tance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wa...

Page 297: ...he owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use Mopar威 touch up paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as possible Your dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All...

Page 298: ...nia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather condi tioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breaka...

Page 299: ...rag or micro fiber towel A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft tissue Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use Mopar威 Tota...

Page 300: ...igh Intensity Dis charge HID Headlight 2 20 Amp Yellow Right High Intensity Discharge HID Head light 3 15 Amp Blue Adjustable Pedals if equipped 4 20 Amp Yellow AC Clutch Horn 5 20 Amp Yellow Headlight Washer If Equipped 6 15 Amp Blue Front Control Module FCM 7 20 Amp Yellow Fog Lights 8 15 Amp Blue Lights License Park Side Marker Stop Turn 9 15 Amp Blue Front Control Module FCM Front Power Distri...

Page 301: ...ock Brakes System ABS Valves Powertrain Control Module PCM 18 30 Amp Pink Windshield Wiper Washer Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 19 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 20 20 Amp Blue Starter 21 50 Amp Red Anti lock Brakes System ABS Pump Motor 22 40 Amp Green AC Clutch Radiator Fan High Low 23 50 Amp Red High Intensity Lighting HID 24 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan 25 30 Amp Pink Front Control Modul...

Page 302: ...portant to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse contin ues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Fuses Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access...

Page 303: ...0 Amp Yellow Amplifier Subwoofer 8 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch Airbag Control Module ACM 9 20 Amp Yellow Console Power Outlet 10 11 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 12 13 14 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control Cluster Sentry Key Re mote Keyless Entry 15 16 17 20 Amp Yellow Cluster 18 20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 10 Amp Red Stop Lights 20 21 22 23 24 25 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303...

Page 304: ...uipped Steering Control Module 31 32 33 34 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 35 5 Amp Orange Amplifier if equipped Antenna Ignition Delay Overhead Console Passenger Door Lock Express Power Window Switch if equipped Power Mir rors if equipped Rain Sensor if equipped Rear Defrost 36 20 Amp Yellow Hands Free Phone if equipped Media System Monitor DVD if equipped Radio Satellite Receiver if...

Page 305: ... fuses circuit breakers that are only serviceable by an autho rized dealer The Cluster without power memory seat the Driver Seat Switch with power memory seat and the Memory Module if equipped are fused by the 25 amp circuit breaker in Cavity 11 The Passenger Seat Switch is fused by the 25 amp circuit breaker in Cavity 12 The Door Modules except base the Driver Door Lock Switch base the Driver Exp...

Page 306: ...system 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...

Page 307: ...HID D1S Serviced at Dealer High Beam Headlight 9005 Front Park Turn Light 3157AK Front Fog Light 9145 H10 Serviced at Dealer Front Side Marker W5W Serviced at Dealer Tail Stop Light 3057 Tail Light 3057 Turn Signal Light 3057 Backup Light 3057 Center High Mount Stop Light CHMSL LED License W5W BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight High Beam Headlight and Park Turn Light High Intensity Discharge Head...

Page 308: ...ely 10 seconds as the system charges 1 Open the hood NOTE Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem bly on the driver side of the vehicle 2 Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly counter clockwise and then pull it out of the headlight assembly 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly 4 Push the replacement bulb into the soc...

Page 309: ...lb with rubbing alcohol Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Light and Backup Light 1 Open the Trunk 2 Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail light assembly 3 Pull back the trunk liner 4 Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail light assembly 5 Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side 3 Park Turn Light Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 7 ...

Page 310: ...t assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs Turn bulb sockets counter clockwise to remove 8 Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly counter clockwise to remove it from the tail light assem bly 1 Tail Stop Light Bulb 310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 311: ...2 Tail Light Bulb 3 Turn Signal Light Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 7 ...

Page 312: ...bly and then turn it clockwise 12 Reinstall the tail light assembly fasteners electrical connector and trunk liner 13 Close the trunk License Light 1 Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia 2 Remove the bulb and socket assembly 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly 4 Backup Light Bulb 1 License Light Bulb 2 Socket 312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 313: ...DS AND CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel approximate 6 1 Liter Engine 19 gal lons 72 liters Engine Oil with Filter 6 1 Liter Engine SAE 0W 40 7 qts 6 6 liters Cooling System 6 1 Liter Engine Mopar威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 15 2 qts 14 4 li ters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 7 ...

Page 314: ...Institute API categories of SM or SM CF and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 10725 The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil such as Mo bil 1威 SAE 0W 40 or equivalent For additional information refer to the En gine Oil Selection and Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade in the Mainte nance Procedures section of this manual Oil Filter 6 1 Liter Mopar威 ...

Page 315: ...r威 DOT 3 SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir Mopar威 Power Steering Fluid 4 Mopar威 ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle API Certified GL 5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 7 ...

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Page 317: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance 318 䡵 Maintenance Schedules 318 Schedule B 321 Schedule A 331 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 318: ...sh ment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of California 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 are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the ...

Page 319: ...e not operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched ule B Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi tions Where time and mileage are listed follow the interval that occurs first NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage ...

Page 320: ...d as needed Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for proper fit At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension components Check the coolant level hoses and clamps 320 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S ...

Page 321: ...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 vices 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 the maintenance rec ommendations in Schedule B in this section NOTE If ANY of these app...

Page 322: ...ne oil filter if not replaced at 3 months X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X Replace the air conditioning filter X Rotate the tires X X X 322 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 323: ...placed at 3 months X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the air conditioning filter X X Rotate the tires X X X SCHEDULE B 323 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 324: ...r if not replaced at 3 months X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X Change the rear axle fluid X Replace the air conditioning filter X Rotate the tires X X X 324 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 325: ...r filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and tensioner Replace if required X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Change the power steering fluid X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X Replace the air conditioning filter X X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles X Rot...

Page 326: ...ot replaced at 3 months X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the air conditioning filter X Rotate the tires X X X 326 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 327: ...red X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X Replace the spark plugs X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and ten sioner Replace if required X Change the rear axle fluid X Replace the air conditioning filter X Flush and replace engine coolant at 102 000 miles if not done at 60 months X Rotate the tires X X SCHEDULE B 327 8 M A I N T E N...

Page 328: ...ce if re quired X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X Replace the air conditioning filter X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not replaced at 102 000 miles X Rotate the tires X X X 328 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E...

Page 329: ...onths X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and ten sioner Replace if required X Replace the air conditioning filter X Rotate the tires X X SCHEDULE B 329 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 330: ...he front and rear brake linings and rotors X Change the rear axle fluid X Replace the air conditioning filter X Rotate the tires X 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 also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or susp...

Page 331: ... Change engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re quired X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X Rotate the tires X X X X X X SCHEDULE A 331 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 332: ...red X X X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and tensioner Replace if required X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X Rotate the tires X X X X X X 332 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I ...

Page 333: ...e the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and ten sioner Replace if required X Replace the spark plugs X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 102 000 miles if not done at 60 months X Replace the air conditioning filter X X Rotate the tires X X X X X SCHEDULE A 333 8 M...

Page 334: ...X X X Replace the air cleaner filter X Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors X X Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and ten sioner Replace if required X Check and replace if necessary the PCV valve X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not replaced at 102 000 miles X Rotate the tires X X X X X 334 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I ...

Page 335: ... the manufacturer 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 also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equ...

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Page 337: ...are A List 338 Be Reasonable With Requests 338 䡵 If You Need Assistance 338 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 340 䡵 Mopar威 Parts 340 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 341 In Canada 341 䡵 Publication Order Forms 341 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 343 Treadwear 343 Traction Grades 343 Temperature Grades 344 9 ...

Page 338: ...sor 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 vitally interested in your satisfaction We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be done...

Page 339: ...uburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone 800 465 2001 In Mexico contact Av Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico 915 729 1248 or 729 1240 Outside Mexico 525 729 1248 or 729 1240 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY To assist customers who have ...

Page 340: ...cturer s Service Contract If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer s Service Contract and you require service after your manufactur er s new vehicle limited warranty expires please refer to your contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle Your dealer has also made a...

Page 341: ...424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should w...

Page 342: ...d 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 troubleshooting and driveability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with spec...

Page 343: ... 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades repre...

Page 344: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 346: ...rm Security Alarm 140 Alarm System Security Alarm 15 Alignment and Balance 235 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 179 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 288 289 313 Disposal 290 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 211 214 Anti Lock Warning Light 137 213 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 15 Anti Theft System 140 Appearance Care 296 Auto Down Power Windows 25 Auto Up Power Windows 26 Auto...

Page 347: ...System 211 292 Anti Lock ABS 211 214 Fluid Check 293 315 Hoses 292 Master Cylinder 293 Parking 210 Warning Light 138 211 Brakes 211 Brake Transmission Interlock 202 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 55 Bulb Replacement 307 Bulbs Light 307 Calibration Compass 149 Capacities Fluid 313 Caps Filler Fuel 249 Oil Engine 277 Radiator Coolant Pressure 289 Car Washes 296 Carbon Monoxide Warning 56 248 C...

Page 348: ...diator Cap 289 Cooling System 287 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 289 Coolant Capacity 313 Coolant Level 287 290 Disposal of Used Coolant 290 Drain Flush and Refill 287 Inspection 290 Points to Remember 290 Pressure Cap 289 Radiator Cap 289 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 288 313 314 Cruise Control Speed Control 109 Cruise Light 136 Cup Holder 126 299 Customer Assistance 338 Data Recorder Event 46 Dayti...

Page 349: ...n Stuck 265 Hazard Warning Flasher 256 Jump Starting 262 Overheating 256 Towing 266 Emission Control System Maintenance 273 318 Engine 271 Air Cleaner 279 Block Heater 199 Break In Recommendations 55 Checking Oil Level 275 Compartment 271 Coolant Antifreeze 287 314 Cooling 287 Exhaust Gas Caution 56 248 Fails to Start 197 Flooded Starting 197 Fuel Requirements 246 313 Oil 275 313 314 Oil Change In...

Page 350: ... Cooling System 287 Engine Oil 275 Power Steering 284 Fluids 314 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 314 Fog Lights 98 136 Folding Rear Seat 89 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 265 Front Suspension Ball Joints 284 Front Wheel Bearings 295 Fuel 246 Adding 249 Clean Air 246 Ethanol 247 Filler Cap Gas Cap 249 Filter 279 Gasoline 246 Gauge 141 Hoses 292 Methanol 247 Octane Rating 246 314 Requirements 246 313 T...

Page 351: ...6 Hazard Warning Flasher 256 Head Restraints 87 Headlight Washers 105 285 Headlights 307 Cleaning 298 High Beam 99 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 99 Lights On Reminder 98 On With Wipers 96 102 Passing 99 Switch 95 Time Delay 97 Washers 105 285 Heated Mirrors 65 Heated Seats 87 Heater Engine Block 199 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 99 Holder Cup 126 HomeLink威 Garage Door Opener Transmitt...

Page 352: ...minder 12 Keyless Entry System 17 Keys 11 Knee Bolster 38 Lane Change and Turn Signals 98 Lap Shoulder Belts 30 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 50 52 Latch Plate 31 Latches 58 Hood 93 Lead Free Gasoline 246 Life of Tires 233 Lights 58 95 Airbag 43 46 58 137 Anti Lock 137 213 Automatic Headlights 95 Brake Assist Warning 219 Brake Warning 138 211 Bulb Replacement 307 Courtesy Reading 99 ...

Page 353: ...t Reminder 140 Service 307 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 143 SmartBeams 96 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 141 239 Traction Control 219 Turn Signal 98 136 Vanity Mirror 65 Voltage 142 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 136 Load Leveling System 129 Loading Vehicle 252 253 Capacities 253 Tires 225 Locks 21 Auto Unlock 23 Child Protection 23 Door 21 Power Door 21 Low Tire Pressure Syste...

Page 354: ...Monitor Tire Pressure System 239 Mopar Parts 274 340 MTBE ETBE 247 Multi Function Control Lever 98 Navigation Radio 170 Navigation System 170 New Vehicle Break In Period 55 Occupant Restraints 30 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 246 Odometer 140 Trip 140 Oil Engine 275 314 Capacity 313 Change Interval 276 Checking 275 Dipstick 275 Disposal 278 Filter 278 314 Filter Disposal 278 Materials Added to 277 R...

Page 355: ...rical Outlet 124 Seats 85 Steering 213 284 Steering Checking 284 Sunroof 121 Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 107 Windows 25 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 37 Pretensioners Seat Belts 35 Programmable Electronic Features 117 120 153 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 19 117 120 Radial Ply Tires 232 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 289 Radio Broadcast Signals 158 Radio Navigation 170 Radi...

Page 356: ...e When Stuck 265 Rotation Tires 237 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 57 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 58 Safety Defects Reporting 341 Safety Information Tire 220 Safety Tips 56 Satellite Radio 171 176 Satellite Radio Antenna 179 Schedule Maintenance 318 Seat Belt Maintenance 299 Seat Belt Reminder 35 Seat Belts 30 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 34 And Pregnant Women 37 Child Restraint 47 48 49 53...

Page 357: ... 43 Signals Turn 98 136 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 209 SmartBeams 96 Snow Chains Tire Chains 235 Snow Tires 236 Spark Plugs 278 Speed Control Cruise Control 109 Speedometer 136 Starting 196 Automatic Transmission 197 Engine Fails to Start 197 Starting and Operating 196 Starting Procedures 196 Steering Column Controls 98 Linkage 284 Power 213 284 Tilt Column 107 Wheel Tilt 107 Steering Wheel Moun...

Page 358: ...58 229 343 Aging Life of Tires 233 Air Pressure 229 Alignment 235 Chains 235 General Information 229 High Speed 231 Inflation Pressures 230 Life of Tires 233 Load Capacity 225 226 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 239 Quality Grading 343 Radial 232 Replacement 234 Rotation 237 Safety 220 229 Sizes 222 Snow Tires 236 Spinning 232 Tread Wear Indicators 233 Towing 254 Behind a Motor Home 254 Disabled Vehi...

Page 359: ...Mirrors 65 Variance Compass 149 Vehicle Certification Label 252 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 226 252 253 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 188 306 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 15 Video Entertainment System Rear Seat Video System 174 Warning Flasher Hazard 256 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 136 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Informatio...

Page 360: ...indows 25 Power 25 Windshield Defroster 187 Windshield Washers 101 102 285 Fluid 285 Windshield Wiper Blades 285 Windshield Wipers 101 Wiper Blade Replacement 285 Wipers Intermittent 101 Wipers Rain Sensitive 102 360 INDEX ...

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