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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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INDEX

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Summary of Contents for 2007 Pacifica

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 415 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 437 10 INDEX 445 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: ...entire manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the Auto mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and title NOTE It is illeg...

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: ...Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel 14 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 14 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 15 䡵 Sentry Key If Equipped 15 Shaft Lock Module Vehicles Equipped With Premium Security System If Equipped 16 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 18 䡵 Security Alarm System If Equipped 18 Rearming Of The System If Equipped 18 To Arm The Sy...

Page 10: ...gramming Additional Transmitters 25 Battery Replacement 25 䡵 Door Locks 27 Manual Door Locks 27 Power Door Locks 28 Child Protection Door Lock 31 䡵 Windows 33 Power Windows 33 䡵 Liftgate 35 Power Liftgate If Equipped 37 䡵 Occupant Restraints 40 Lap Shoulder Belts 41 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 47 Seat Belt Pretensioners 47 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert Driver Front Se...

Page 11: ...bag 50 Event Data Recorder EDR 65 Child Restraint 67 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 79 䡵 Safety Tips 79 Exhaust Gas 79 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 80 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 12: ...m your dealer Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position push the key and cylinder inward rotate the key to the LOCK position and remove the key Three Button Key Ignition Key Positions 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 13: ...adio power outlets and removable console if equipped will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature WARNING 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 14: ... direction and the key is not in the ignition switch the steering wheel will lock If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel With the engine running turn the steering wheel upside down turn off the engine and remove the key Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages To Release The Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine I...

Page 15: ...nds if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine NOTE A key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle During normal operation after turning on the ignition switch the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three 3 seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it...

Page 16: ... held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle Cell phones pagers or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Key has been prog...

Page 17: ...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 The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing turn on for 3 seconds then turn off The new Sentry Key has been programmed The Keyless Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during th...

Page 18: ... is used to start the vehicle Use of the Sentry Key will disable the alarm Rearming of the System If Equipped The security system will rearm itself after the 15 addi tional minutes of headlights and security telltale flashing if the system has not been disabled If the condition which initiated the alarm is still present the system will ignore that condition and monitor the remaining doors and igni...

Page 19: ...will be initiated To exit alarming mode press the transmitter Unlock button or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the system will arm unexpectedly If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter the alarm will sound when you pull the door handle to exit The door wi...

Page 20: ...ill not operate if the dimmer control is in the defeat position extreme downward position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate and activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 23 feet 7 meters using a hand held radio trans mitter The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Inserting the key into the ignition ...

Page 21: ...wice to unlock all doors and liftgate When the UNLOCK button is pressed the illuminated entry will initiate and the parking lights will flash on twice Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors or driver s door only upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the following procedure On electronic vehicle information center EVIC equipped vehicles refer to R...

Page 22: ...d dealer for programming assistance To lock the doors and liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors If the ignition is OFF when the doors are locked the parking lights will flash on once and the horn will chirp once Sound Horn On Lock Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chip...

Page 23: ...tgate If Equipped Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to open close the power liftgate The liftgate will beep for 2 seconds and then open close If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed the liftgate will reverse to the full open position If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate pressing the button will result in the liftgate becom...

Page 24: ...e Using The Panic Alarm To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF press and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once When the Panic mode is activated the interior lights will illuminate the headlamps and parking lights will flash and the horn will sound To cancel the Panic mode press and release the PANIC button on the transmitter a second time Panic mode will automatically canc...

Page 25: ...d replacement battery is CR2032 bat tery NOTE Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 With the transmitter buttons facing down use a small screwdriver or similar flat object to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal Separating Transmitter Halves THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR V...

Page 26: ... 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 distance check for t...

Page 27: ...nal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per sonal injuries and death Doo...

Page 28: ...ate A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition and a door is open as a reminder to remove the key Auto Door Locks If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 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 ...

Page 29: ... the key from the LOCK position to the ON RUN position a minimum of four times ending in the LOCK position Do not start the engine 5 Within 30 seconds press the driver s door lock switch in the LOCK direction 6 A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has been disabled 7 To reactivate this feature repeat the above steps 8 If a chime is not heard program mode was canceled before the fea...

Page 30: ...cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this program ming procedure 3 Insert the key into the ignition 4 Within 15 seconds cycle the key from the LOCK position to the ON RUN position a minimum of four times ending in the LOCK position do not start the engine 5 Within 30 seconds press the driver s door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction 6 A single chime will sound to indicate the feature ha...

Page 31: ...ck is in the unlocked position To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the vehicle s ignition key or any similar item into the child lock control and slide it upward 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to engage the Child Protection Door Lock on the opposite rear door NOTE After engaging the child protection door lock system always test the door from the inside to make...

Page 32: ...hild protection locks are engaged To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the vehicle s ignition key or any similar item into the child lock control and slide it downward 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to disengage the Child Protection Door Lock on the opposite rear door NOTE After disengaging the child protection door lock system always test the door from the ...

Page 33: ...ot illuminate and the passen ger windows will be disabled Auto Down Feature All the power window switches have an auto down feature Press the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go down automatically To open the window part way press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop The power window switches remain active for up to 45 ...

Page 34: ...he window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop NOTE If the window runs into any obstacle during auto closure it will reverse direction and then stop Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window NOTE Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the swi...

Page 35: ...ype 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 open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to m...

Page 36: ...function to the liftgate an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap in cover located on the lift gate trim panel If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate pressing the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds al...

Page 37: ...te keyless entry transmitter twice within five seconds to open the power liftgate Once the liftgate is fully open pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate The power liftgate may also be opened by pressing the button located on the overhead console Power Liftgate Button THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 2 ...

Page 38: ...losing or opening the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position provided it meets sufficient resistance There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position The power liftgate must be in the full open position for any of the close buttons to operate If the liftgat...

Page 39: ...opened or closed manually WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the re...

Page 40: ...s seated next to a window and a driver inflat able knee blocker If you will be carrying children too small for adult size seat belts your seat belts or the LATCH feature refer to the Child Restraint section in this manual can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems NOTE The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that ...

Page 41: ...away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shou...

Page 42: ... bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never ...

Page 43: ... 2 The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Latch Plate THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2 ...

Page 44: ...r seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind yo...

Page 45: ...r 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 belt 6...

Page 46: ...per Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the belt away from your neck Press the button to release the anchorage and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average you ll prefer a higher pos...

Page 47: ...h front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners are designed to work for all size occupants NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt plac...

Page 48: ...ed Warning System BeltAlert will be reacti vated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h Belt Alert Programming The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be en abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being ...

Page 49: ...rning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s or front passenger s seat belt remains unbuckled Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the ...

Page 50: ...seat belt restraint systems The driver s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment in low speed collisions The front airbags have a mul...

Page 51: ...nt panel below the steering column This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right window bags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with window bags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open to allow airbag deployment Side Ai...

Page 52: ...ent attachments bolts or screws for installation on the vehicle roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason NOTE Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks in this vehicle A clothing bar will impede the proper performance of the window bags Front airbags along with seat belts and front seat belt buckle pretensioners work with the instrument panel knee blockers to provide...

Page 53: ...ment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt refer to section on Child Restraint should be secured in the rear seat in a child restraint or belt positioning booster seat appropriate for the size and age of the child Older children who do not use a child restraint or belt positioning booster seat should rid...

Page 54: ...he airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in 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 front airbag deployment could cause serious injury Airbags need room to inflate Sit back comforta...

Page 55: ...f Equipped Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Interconnecting Wiring Seat Belt Reminder Light Knee Impact Bolster Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System OCS If Equipped Occupant Classification Module Passenger Airbag Disabled PAD Indicator Light Interconnecting Wiring Bladder Assembly Belt Tension Sensor Front Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners THING...

Page 56: ...clude all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column instrument panel and passenger knee bol sters If the key is in the OFF position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate Also the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warn ing light and PAD indicator light in the center of the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds for a self check when the ignit...

Page 57: ...separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size The airbags fully inflate in about 50 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver s and passenger s front airbag gas is vented through the airbag material towards the instrument panel In this w...

Page 58: ...n about 50 milliseconds this is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes It then quickly deflates while helping to protect the driver s knees The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and position everyone for the best interaction with the front airbag If your vehicle contains a Passenger Airbag Disable indicator light it will be equipped with the Occupant Classification S...

Page 59: ...in the passenger seat if both the PAD indicator light and AIRBAG warning light are illumi nated the airbag will be disabled The ORC will not allow front airbag deployment in the event of a collision for occupants classified into the empty or child size categories The PAD indicator light will illuminate indicating that the Passenger Airbag is OFF when the OCS has determined that the occupant size c...

Page 60: ...r airbag is turned off and will not inflate If the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated DO NOT assume the airbag is turned off and move the child restraint to the rear seat A deploying passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child in a rear facing infant seat NOTE Even though this vehicle is equipped with an Occupant Classification System children 12 years and under should always...

Page 61: ...t anchor The BTS generates a signal based on outboard lap belt tension This signal is sent to the OCM to ensure that the resultant bladder pressure increase due to applied lap belt tension does not cause a small occupant to be classified as a larger occupant The Bladder Assembly is located beneath the seat cushion foam The pressure sensor sends a signal to the OCM The front passenger seat assembly...

Page 62: ...ront passenger seat assembly or components in any way Do not modify the front seat center console or center position seat in any way Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired Al ways use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover Do not add a secondary seat cover other th...

Page 63: ...hey are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne...

Page 64: ...cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or frame Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag sys...

Page 65: ...n or flickers after the 6 to 8 second interval The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving NOTE If the speedometer tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working the airbag control mod ule may also be disabled The airbags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Promptly check fuse block for blown fuses Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cove...

Page 66: ...see before accessing the electronic data stored unless ordered to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction i e pursuant to a warrant A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases such as those maintained by the US govern ment and vario...

Page 67: ...s including engine speed Cruise control status Traction stability control status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years and under should ride...

Page 68: ...t children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHil dren LATCH lat...

Page 69: ... who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child can not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat cushion while the child s back is against the seat back they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and 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 be...

Page 70: ...infant Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Ch...

Page 71: ...rom the buckle turn the buckle around and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer s directions When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle Don t leave it loose in t...

Page 72: ...ild seats The third row seating positions are not equipped with lower anchorages How ever the third row driver side seating position is equipped with a tether anchor If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints in any third row seating position you must use the vehicle s seat belt Fold Tumble Seat Latch Anchorages 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 73: ...r attachment NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats such that two child seats share a common lower anchorage If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s seat belt for the outboard position but you must use the vehicle s seat belt at the center position The lower anchor bars of the LATCH System are loc...

Page 74: ...ting positions and for six passenger vehicles on the driver s side third row seating position The tether an chors are located in the rear surface of the seat When using the tether anchorages in the second row fold tumble seating positions and in the outboard second row bench seating positions ensure that the strap is routed over the top of the seatback and under the head restraint between the head...

Page 75: ...equipped the strap should be positioned straight over the top of the seatback When the tether anchorage is used in the third row seating position the strap should be positioned straight over the top of the seatback Bench Seat Tether Strap Routing Third Row Tether Strap Routing THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 2 ...

Page 76: ...of the child restraint manufacturer NOTE To reset this feature you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor You will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor Installing A Child Restraint We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Many but not all restraint...

Page 77: ... provided with your child restraint in any vehicle NOTE When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children It is recommended that before installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buck...

Page 78: ...e that the child is upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back Transporting Pets Airb...

Page 79: ...itions under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7 of this manual NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered as a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY...

Page 80: ... or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is fi...

Page 81: ...per pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or fuel power steering fluid trans mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspe...

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Page 83: ...or Mirrors Folding Feature 89 Outside Mirror Driver s Side 89 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 90 Power Remote Control Mirrors 90 Heated Remote Control Mirrors 91 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 91 䡵 Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 91 Operations 93 Phone Call Features 99 UConnect System Features 102 Advanced Phone Connectivity 106 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System 108 3 ...

Page 84: ...pped 120 Second Row Fold Tumble Seats If Equipped 121 Third Row Easy Exit If Equipped 122 Third Row Seating If Equipped 124 Load Floor If Equipped 125 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer 126 䡵 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 127 Easy Exit Seat Available With Memory Seat Only 130 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse Available With Memory Seat Only If Equipped 131 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 131 䡵 Lights 133 Overhead C...

Page 85: ...ers 138 Windshield Washers 138 Mist Feature 139 Windshield Wiper Operation 139 Intermittent Wiper System 139 Rear Window Wiper Washer 139 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 141 䡵 Electronic Stability Program ESP Traction Control Switch TCS If Equipped 141 䡵 Rear Park Assist System If Equipped 143 䡵 Rear Camera If Equipped 146 䡵 Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 148 䡵 Electronic Speed Control 150 To Activate 150 T...

Page 86: ... Programming 158 Using HomeLink 159 Erasing HomeLink Buttons 159 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button 159 Security 160 䡵 Power Sunroof If Equipped 160 Express Open Feature 161 Wind Buffeting 163 Sunroof Maintenance 163 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 163 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 164 䡵 Cupholders 165 Front Seat Cupholders 165 Second Row Seat Cupholders 165 Third Row Seat Cupholders If Equ...

Page 87: ...ures 166 Rear Cargo Storage Bin If Equipped 166 Retractable Cargo Area Cover If Equipped 167 Cargo Tie Down Hooks 168 䡵 Roof Luggage Rack If Equipped 169 䡵 Load Leveling System 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 3 ...

Page 88: ...ht position toward rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped When using this feature the mirror will automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror A light will illuminate to indicate when this featu...

Page 89: ...an turn this feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Rearview Mirror Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slig...

Page 90: ...ide convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors Use the mirror select switch located on the driver s door trim panel above the power window s...

Page 91: ...or down and swing the mirror cover upward The lights turn on automatically Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights Sun Visor Extension The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass HANDS FREE COMMUNICATION UConnect IF EQUIPPED UConnect is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnect allows you to dial a phone number with your cellul...

Page 92: ...bles different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station so UCon nect works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s UConnect system The UConnect system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system Only one linked or paired cellular phon...

Page 93: ...h 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 options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the voice on beep which follows the...

Page 94: ...e 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 to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect system you must pair your ...

Page 95: ...ve the UConnect system a name for your cellular phone Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name You will 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...

Page 96: ...t you to say the name of the person you want call After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say John Doe where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the UConnect phone book Refer to Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook to learn how to store a name in the phonebook The UConnect system will confirm the name and then dial th...

Page 97: ...n the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language Edit Entries in the UConnect Phonebook NOTE Editing phonebook entries is r...

Page 98: ...hicle is not in motion Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say List Names to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you ch...

Page 99: ...UConnect system will play the names of all the phonebook entries To call one of the names in the list press the Voice Recognition button during the playing of the desired name and then say Call NOTE the user can also exercise Edit or Delete operations at this point The UConnect system will then prompt you as to number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Featu...

Page 100: ...Connect system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress Therefore the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call press the Voice Recognition button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phoneboo...

Page 101: ...progress and make a second phone call as described under Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress After the second call has established press and hold the Phone button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the Phone button Only the active call s will be terminated ...

Page 102: ...rred from the UConnect system to the mobile phone An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off UConnect System Features Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect system is using Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol or...

Page 103: ...mber dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area The UConnect system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon nect system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UCo...

Page 104: ... your UConnect system to access a voice mail system or an automated service such as paging service or automated customer service Some services require immediate response selection in some instances that may be too quick for use of UConnect system When calling a number with your UConnect system that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad you can push t...

Page 105: ...and you will be given the choice to change it Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster and supported by your cell phone the UConnect system will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using UConnect The status is given for roaming net work ...

Page 106: ... After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Mute In order to un mute the UConnect system Press the Voice Recognition button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Mute off Information Service When using AT T Wireless Service dialing to phone number 121 you can access voice activated automated system to receive news weather stocks traffic etc related information Advanced Phone Con...

Page 107: ...one pairing When prompted say List Phones The UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To select or delete a paired phone being announced press the Voice recognition button and say Select or Delete Also see the next two sections for an alternate way to select or de lete a paired phone Select another Cellular Phone This...

Page 108: ...ollowing beep say Setup Phone Pairing At the next prompt say Delete and follow the prompts You can also press the Voice Recognition button anytime while the list is being played and then choose the phone you wish to delete Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System Voice Recognition VR Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a perso...

Page 109: ...tion is recommended It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnect phonebook UConnect phonebook nametag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook You can say O letter O for 0 zero 800 must be spoken eight zero zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number comb...

Page 110: ... Bluetooth Communication Link Occasionally Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect system When this hap pens the connection can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recom mended to remain in Bluetooth on mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position or after a reset you must wait at least five...

Page 111: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...

Page 112: ...112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 113: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 ...

Page 114: ...book Return to main menu Return Main menu Select phone select Set up Phone settings phone set up SEATS 10 Way Driver s Power Seat If Equipped The driver s power seat switches are located on the driver s front door trim panel The bottom switch con trols up down forward rearward and tilt adjustment The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment and the middle switch controls the lumbar adju...

Page 115: ... The front passenger power seat switches are located on the passenger front door trim panel The bottom switch controls forward and rearward adjustment The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruc...

Page 116: ...on the head restraint Heated Seats If Equipped This feature heats the driver front passenger and second row seats The controls for the front heated seats are located on the door trim panel next to the power seat switches Adjustable Head Restraints Front Heated Seat Switch 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 117: ...IGH heat is ON The controls for the second row heated seats are located on the center console between the seats Press the switch once to select a heat setting high or low and press the switch a second time in the same direction to turn the heated seat off The indicator light will show when LOW or HIGH heat is ON Rear Heated Seat Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 3 ...

Page 118: ...Manual Seat Recliner If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of the seat To recline lean forward slightly lift the lever then push back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Using body pressure lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched NOTE When using the...

Page 119: ...only when the vehicle is parked Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster If Equipped The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat Pull the bar up and move the seat to the desired position Release the bar to lock the seat into position Using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...

Page 120: ...ed with either or both seatbacks folded forward for additional storage space To fold the seat remove any objects from in front of or on the seat Then pull handle located on the seatback and push the seatback forward To raise the second row seat lift up on the seatback and push rearward until the seatback is latched Move the seatback forward to be sure the seatback is fully latched Seatback Release...

Page 121: ...emove any obstructions from the floor in front of the seat 2 Lower the head restraint to its full downward position and rotate the arm rest to the upright position 3 Move the seat to the full rear position 4 Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the outboard side of the seat labeled 1 and fold the seatback down To assure the seatback is latched in the folded position additional downward...

Page 122: ...ack release lever labeled 1 and pull the seatback up to return it to its full upright position WARNING In a collision you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments Always be sure the seats are fully latched Third Row Easy Exit If Equipped For passengers sitting in the third row seats the second row seats can be folded and tumbled forwar...

Page 123: ... 2 located at the bottom of the seat to lift and tumble the seat forward To relatch the seat tilt the seat rearward and push down firmly to engage the rear attachments Then lift the seatback release lever labeled 1 and pull the seatback up to return it to its full upright position Release Handle 1 Location Release Strap 2 Location UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3 ...

Page 124: ...ond row seatbacks folded or with the second row seats folded and tumbled In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured To raise the 3rd row seat lift up on the seatback and push rearward until the seatback is latched Move the seatback forward to be sure the seatback is fully latched CAUTION Be sure there is nothing in front of the 3rd row seat cushion ...

Page 125: ...dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Load Floor If Equipped For additional cargo space the second ...

Page 126: ...E Be sure to reattach the strap to secure the load floor panel when not in use Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all front seats The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods Load Floor Panel Grocery Bag Holders 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 127: ...ink a remote keyless entry transmitter to a position NOTE The vehicle must be in Park to recall memory positions If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in Park a message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC To recall memory positions press memory button number 1 if you are recalling the memory position for driver one or press memory button number 2 if you a...

Page 128: ...he radio station presets 5 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key 6 Press and release the SET S button located on the driver s door A light in the button will flash telling you that you are in the set memory mode You have five seconds to complete the next step 7 Within 5 seconds press and release button 1 or 2 on the driver s door A chime will sound signaling you that the ...

Page 129: ...nds press and release button 1 or 2 on the driver s door A chime will sound signaling you that the driver memory has been set A message will also be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC indicating a position has been set 5 Within 5 seconds press and release the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitters A chime will sound signaling you that the transmitter link h...

Page 130: ...n 2 5 inches to 4 72 inches 60 mm to 120 mm forward of the rear stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch The seat will move forward to the memory driving position when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position The Easy Entry and Easy Exit feature will be automati cally disabled if the seat is already positioned closer than 2 5 inches 60 mm forward of the ...

Page 131: ...of Reverse position Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mir rors in Reverse position NOTE The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not en abled when delivered from the factory The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled through the customer programmable features in the Electronic Ve hicle Information Center EVIC refer to Tilt Mirrors in Reverse under Use Factor...

Page 132: ...il it is open approximately 15 cm 6 inches and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving Hood Safety Catch 132 UNDE...

Page 133: ...s the lens a second time to turn the light OFF The lights also turn on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle Map Reading Lights UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3 ...

Page 134: ...the ignition switch ON to restore the interior light operation Multi Function Lever The Multi Function Lever controls the operation of the headlights parking lights turn signals headlight beam selection instrument panel light dimming interior lights the passing lights and fog lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Multi Function Control Lever 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 135: ...trol With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the Multi Function Lever upward will increase the bright ness of the instrument panel lights Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dim mer control is in this position Interior l...

Page 136: ...urn the Automatic System OFF turn the end of the Multi Function Lever to the OFF position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come ON in the Automatic mode Daytime Running Lights Canada Only The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on the headlights are off and the parking brake is off The headlight switch must be used ...

Page 137: ...Lever To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the Multi Function Lever NOTE The fog lights will only operate with the head lights on low beam Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Turn Signals Move the Multi Function Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show prope...

Page 138: ...ed WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Rotate the end of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed Windshield Washers To use the front washer pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired If the lever is pulled while in the delay range the wiper will op...

Page 139: ...t for High speed operation Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval The delay can be regu lated from a maximum of approximately 23 seconds between cycles to a cycle...

Page 140: ...d The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the driver s side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water The washer fluid reservoir will ho...

Page 141: ...only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM ESP TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH TCS IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels 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 A feature of the TCS system fu...

Page 142: ...odes The ESP TCS Indicator Lamp located in the instrument cluster will light up when the Traction Control is in use To turn the system OFF press the ESP OFF switch located on center console next to the ash tray until the Traction Control Indicator in the instrument cluster lights up To turn the system back ON press the switch a second time until the Traction Control Indicator turns OFF Traction Co...

Page 143: ...ts Reverse the system scans for objects behind the vehicle using four sensors located in the rear bumper Objects can be detected from up to 59 inches 150 cm A warning display above the rear window provides both visible and audible warnings indicating the distance 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 vehi...

Page 144: ...R 1st LED 59 in 150 cm Yellow None 2nd LED 47 in 120 cm Yellow None 3rd LED 39 in 100 cm Yellow None 4th 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 wi...

Page 145: ...to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning 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 To avoid vehicle damage the Rear Park Assist System should only be used as a parking aid and is unable to recognize every obstacle including s...

Page 146: ...n image on the navigation screen of the rear of your vehicle whenever it is put into R Reverse The camera is located in the light bar of the rear license plate Use the following steps to access the Rear Backup Cam era feature 1 Start the engine 2 Place shift lever in R Reverse 3 Wait three seconds and the camera view will display on the Navigation Screen NOTE The camera view will display only whil...

Page 147: ...th CAUTION To avoid vehicle damage the Rear Camera System should only be used as a parking aid and is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using the Rear Camera System to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver look over his her shoulder when using the Rear Camera Sys...

Page 148: ...g wheel The adjust able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position The switch is located on the drivers door trim panel next to the power seat switches Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle Adjustable Pedal Switch 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 149: ...ked out Adjustable Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Ad justable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with memory seat feature your remote keyless entry transmitter or memory seat buttons on the driver s door panel can be used to recall the adjustable pedals to saved positions CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to...

Page 150: ...meter will illuminate showing the electronic speed control system is on To turn the system OFF push the ON OFF button again and the system and indicator will turn off WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidently set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF wh...

Page 151: ...F position or turning off the ignition erases the speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push and release the ACCEL RESUME button Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph 40 km h To Vary the Speed Setting When the speed control is set speed can be increased by pressing and holding the ACCEL RESUME button When the button is released a new set speed will be established Tap...

Page 152: ...ns will experience a downshift to 3rd gear while climbing uphill or descend ing downhill This downshift to 3rd gear is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the condi...

Page 153: ...ens to turn these lights on Press a second time to turn the lights off The lights also turn on when a front door a rear door or the liftgate is opened The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the overhead console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses Press the door latch to o...

Page 154: ...al information on HomeLink威 call 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com WARNING A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety stan dards This includes most garage door opener mod ...

Page 155: ...tside the garage Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second or Accessory position for programming and or operation of HomeLink It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for more efficient train ing and accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal The Electronic Vehicle Information...

Page 156: ...ome gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Pro gramming section 4 The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter and the EVIC display will show Channel X Training where X is Channel 1 2 or 3 ...

Page 157: ... gram the universal transceiver but your garage door does not operate using the transmitter and your garage door opener was manufactured after 1995 your garage door opener may have a multiple security code system rolling code system If your garage door is the rolling code type please proceed to the heading Programming A Rolling Code System Programming A Rolling Code System 1 At the garage door ope...

Page 158: ...ong enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator by using the Program ming procedures regardless of where you live replace ⴖProgramming HomeLinkⴖ Step Three with the follow ing NOTE If programming a garage ...

Page 159: ...wo outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begins to flash and the EVIC display shows Channels Cleared after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Pro gramming Step Two Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button...

Page 160: ...cluding 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 In the event that you are still having programming difficulties questions or comments contact HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3...

Page 161: ...sunroof buttons remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition button has been turned off Opening either front door will cancel this feature Express Open Feature The sunroof is equipped with an intermediate stop or comfort stop position This feature is designed to elimi nate wind buffeting at vehicle speeds between 20 40 mph 32 64 km h To operate this feature momentarily press the OPEN butt...

Page 162: ...the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle In an accident there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and ...

Page 163: ... buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 volt power outlets located on the instru ment panel below the radio The driver s side outlet is controlled by the ignition switch and the passenger side...

Page 164: ...ealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the OFF position Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw...

Page 165: ...olders are no longer needed Second Row Seat Cupholders On vehicles equipped with five passenger seating the second row seat cupholders are located in middle of the seatback armrest Pull down on the armrest to access the cupholders Push the armrest up when the cupholders are no longer needed Six Passenger Seating Cupholders Five Passenger Seating Cupholders UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

Page 166: ...upholders If Equipped There are cupholders located in each rear trim panel for the third row seat passengers STORAGE Console Features The center consoles may be equipped with a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover The bottom of the console bins may also have built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes Rear Cargo Storage Bin If Equipped The storage bin is located in the floo...

Page 167: ...the slots on the rear trim panel 6 The liftgate may be opened or closed with the cargo cover in place WARNING In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not ...

Page 168: ...y secure loads when vehicle is moving WARNING Cargo tie down hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap In a sudden stop or colli sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han...

Page 169: ...on WARNING To help protect against personal injury passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack The load must not exceed 150 lbs 68...

Page 170: ...th one person standing on each side of the vehicle moving the cross bar at the same time Once the cross bar is in place press the lower edge of the cross bar button to lock it into position Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has properly locked into position NOTE To reduce the amount of wind noise when the cross bars are not in use move both cross bars next to each other towards ...

Page 171: ...arge frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack Wind forces due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic can add sudden upward lift to loads This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle WARNING Cargo must be secu...

Page 172: ...shock 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 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 173: ...hicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 191 Customer Programmable Features If Equipped 193 Compass Display If Equipped 197 Mini Trip Functions If Equipped 199 䡵 Setting The Analog Clock 199 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock 200 Clock Setting Procedure 200 䡵 Radio General Information 200 Radio Broadcast Signals 200 Two Types Of Signals 200 Electrical Disturbances 201 AM Reception 201 FM Reception 201 4 ...

Page 174: ...CD Player Operation 216 CD DVD Changer Operation 218 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 218 Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play 220 䡵 6 Disc CD DVD Changer RDV If Equipped 221 Operating Instructions CD DVD Changer 222 Eject EJT Button 224 Operating Instructions Remote Control 224 Operating Instructions Video Screen 228 Operating Instructions Headphones 230 Operating Instructions MP3 Player P...

Page 175: ...g Pre Set Channels 236 Using The PTY Program Type Button If Equipped 236 PTY Button Scan 236 PTY Button Seek 236 Satellite Antenna 237 Reception Quality 237 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls 237 Radio Operation 238 Tape Player 238 CD Player 238 䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance 239 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 240 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 240 䡵 Climate Controls 240 Manual Air Condition...

Page 176: ... Manual Air Conditioning Operation 246 Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control 249 Electric Rear Window Defroster 259 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 177: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 4 ...

Page 178: ...BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 179: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 4 ...

Page 180: ...satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H pull over in a safe area as soon as possible and stop the vehicle ...

Page 181: ...on until fuel is added 4 Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled about one mile with the turn signals on a chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 5 Speedometer Indi...

Page 182: ...s a problem with the anit lock brake system The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause ...

Page 183: ...lied with the ignition switch in the ON position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 8 Traction Control Indicator If Equipped This display indicator illuminates momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON The traction control Indicator will turn on if The traction control system is in use The Trac...

Page 184: ...automatic transmission gear selection 12 AutoStick Light This display indicator illuminates when the gearshift lever is moved to the AutoStick position 13 Odometer Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven U S federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been dr...

Page 185: ...ate when the key is in the ON position before engine start If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate the light after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations t...

Page 186: ...s started If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A continuous chime will sound when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood 20 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON thi...

Page 187: ...ble and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability NOTE The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibilit...

Page 188: ... turns on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible 23 Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information...

Page 189: ...e instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position They should both go out with the engine running If the ESP BAS Warning Lamp comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or BAS system or both If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater...

Page 190: ...ly be drivable however see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is re quired and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing The light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light does not come on ...

Page 191: ... the MENU button a second time accepts a selected choice When the appropriate conditions exist the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC displays the following messages LEFT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL ON with a continuous warning chime INVALID KEY FOB with a single chime PARK ASSIST DISABLED SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM SERVICE IMMOBILIZER with a single chime KEY FOB BATTERY LOW with a single chime KEY ...

Page 192: ...chime PERFORM SERVICE with a single chime LEFT RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph LEFT RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph DOOR S AJAR with a single chime DOOR S AND GATE AJAR with a single chime LIFT GATE AJAR with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph WASHER FLUID LOW with a single chime PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED CR...

Page 193: ...this display you may select one of three lan guages for all display nomenclature including the trip computer functions and navigation system Press the STEP button while in this display selects English Francais or Espanol As you continue the displayed information will be shown in the selected language Park Assist System ON OFF When this feature is selected the system scans for objects behind the ve...

Page 194: ...emote Unlock Driver s Door 1st When this feature is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button and require a second press to unlock the remaining locked doors and liftgate When REMOTE UNLOCK ALL DOORS is selected all of the doors and the liftgate will unlock at the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button Pressing the STEP ...

Page 195: ...the STEP button when in this display will select 30 60 90 or OFF Headlamp On With Wipers Available with Auto Headlights Only When this feature is selected and the headlight switch has at least once been moved to the AUTO position the headlights will turn on in approximately 10 seconds when the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned...

Page 196: ... is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is enabled or later disabled through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No The seat will return to the memorized seat location if REMOTE LINK TO MEMORY is set to YES when the remote keyless entry t...

Page 197: ...three 360 turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects the COMPASS CALIBRATING EVIC message will turn off and the compass will function normally Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the COMPASS CALI BRATING message does not appear in the EVIC display you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually To put into a Calibration Mode Turn on the ignitio...

Page 198: ...n some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings If this occurs the compass variance must be set NOTE Magnetic materials should be kept away from the overhead console 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 199: ...onomy that will be displayed on reset is 0 3 mpg Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined using the MPG for the last few minutes Off Mode Shows a blank display Step Button Push this button to cycle through all the Mini trip functions To Reset The Display Pressing and releasing the Reset button...

Page 200: ... time setting will increase each time you press a button RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions Like any system however car radios have performance limitations due to mobile op eration and natural phenomena which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning To help you understand and save yo...

Page 201: ...h things as lightning power lines and neon signs FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia tions interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out leaving the reception relatively clear which is the major feature of FM radio NOTE The radio steering wheel radio controls if equipped and 6 disc CD DVD changer if equipped will remain active for up to 10 minu...

Page 202: ...wer to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio PTY Program Type Pressing the INFO button once while in FM mode will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the TUNE button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Man...

Page 203: ...ublic Public Rhythm and Blues R B Program Type Radio Display Religious Music Religious Music Religious Talk Religious Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name The PTY...

Page 204: ...in either the AM FM or Satellite mode Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button in will by pass stations without stopping until you release it Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you press and hold the button the radio will contin...

Page 205: ...d station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push button twice To Change From Clock To Radio...

Page 206: ...Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION This CD player will accept only 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the display will show the time of day If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF the display will show the time of day for a...

Page 207: ... with the radio OFF FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner RND Random Play Press the RND button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the SEEK button to move to the ...

Page 208: ...s supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of directory levels 15 Maxi...

Page 209: ...ncoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 ...

Page 210: ...ed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play SEEK Button CD Mode For MP3 Play Pressing the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File Pressing the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file Pressing the button within the first ...

Page 211: ...lders when playing an MP3 discs that have a file folder structure Press DISC up button 1 or DISC down button 5 to move through the folders Press the SET button to select a folder Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Phone section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manua...

Page 212: ...wer to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio PTY Program Type Pressing the INFO button once while in FM mode will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off Pressing the TUNE button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Man...

Page 213: ...ublic Public Rhythm and Blues R B Program Type Radio Display Religious Music Religious Music Religious Talk Religious Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name The PTY...

Page 214: ...in either the AM FM or Satellite mode Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding the button in will by pass stations without stopping until you release it Tuning Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency If you press and hold the button the radio will contin...

Page 215: ...d station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push button twice To Change From Clock To Radio...

Page 216: ...Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION This CD player will accept only 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF the display will show the time of day If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF the display will show the time of day for a...

Page 217: ... with the radio OFF FF TUNE RW Press FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner RND Random Play Press the RND button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the SEEK button to move to the ...

Page 218: ...s supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of directory levels 15 Maxi...

Page 219: ...ncoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 ...

Page 220: ...ed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play SEEK Button CD Mode For MP3 Play Pressing the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File Pressing the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file Pressing the button within the first ...

Page 221: ...erating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manual 6 DISC CD DVD CHANGER RDV IF EQUIPPED The Rear Seat Audio Video System allows passengers to listen to a CD or DVD from the 6 disc CD DVD changer through wireless headphones while the front seat pas sengers listen to either AM FM Cassette or CDs from the radio speakers A remote control i...

Page 222: ... and will accept up to six discs The base version is a single disc player and will only accept one disc To insert disc s into the changer follow the instructions shown 1 On vehicles equipped with the premium version select and press any numbered button without an illumi nated light above it 2 Gently insert the disc with the label facing up while the light below the loading slot is illuminated On v...

Page 223: ...tically in approximately 10 seconds after the DVD disc menu is displayed If the DVD does not play automatically press the ENTER button on the remote control or on the side of the video screen to select play from the menu options The radio display will show the chapter number and index time in hours and minutes of the DVD or the track number minutes and second of the CD NOTE You may eject a disc wi...

Page 224: ...onal discs from the premium version multi disc changer first select the numbered button where the disc is located and then press the EJT button Operating Instructions Remote Control NOTE Aim the remote control at the radio located on the center of the instrument panel and press the desired button Direct sunlight or objects blocking the line of sight may affect the function of the remote control Re...

Page 225: ... Enter 18 Light Headphone Transmitter Button 1 The headphone transmitter button on the remote control and the power button on the headphones must be turned ON before sound can be heard from the headphones On some radios the headphone symbol will flash for ap proximately 5 seconds in the radio display indicating the headphones are in use ARROW Buttons 2 3 15 16 These arrow buttons only function in ...

Page 226: ...e the arrow to move up or down Once the arrow is on the desired selection press ENTER When finished press setup or play to return to playing the CD DVD or Menu to return to the disc menu PAUSE PLAY Button 6 This button only functions in DVD video mode Press this button once to pause the video press a second time to play the video MUTE Button 7 No function DISP Button 8 This button only functions i...

Page 227: ...e beginning of the current chapter or track Press the down arrow or PREV button twice within two seconds to return to the previous chapter or track Each press of the NEXT PREV button up or down will toggle through the chapters or tracks FF RW Buttons 3 16 Press and hold FF Fast Forward once and the CD DVD changer will begin to fast forward until the FF button is released The RW Reverse button work...

Page 228: ...over rearward The replacement batteries for the remote control are two AAA batteries Operating Instructions Video Screen Push up on the release button to lower the video screen 1 Screen Width Button Changes the width of the screen picture Screen handle 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 229: ...2 Enter Button This button will enter the selection from the on screen menu 3 Brightness Button Changes the brightness of the screen picture Screen Button UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 4 ...

Page 230: ...ate on the head phone earpiece to indicate the headphones are ON NOTE The headphones will turn off automatically in ap proximately 3 minutes if they lose the signal form the system or when the radio or rear audio video system is turned off Volume Control Rotate the volume control to adjust the volume to the desired listening level Rear Headphones 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 231: ... not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation If you do not hear sound coming from the headphones check for the following conditions 1 Rear Seat Audio Video System and headphones are on Press the headphone transmitter button 1 on the remote control and the power button on the headphones An indicator...

Page 232: ... the CD DVD changer NOTE To operate a video game unit a DC to AC adapter may be required plug the adapter into any power outlet Follow the manufactures instructions for the correct colors when connecting the RCA cables NOTE MP3 player s video game systems camcorders connected to the RCA jacks and CD s or DVD s inserted into the radio can be heard through the headphones or the cabin when AUX Mode i...

Page 233: ...n and the disc will eject Gently insert the new disc into the DVD unit with the label facing up The disc will automatically be pulled into the DVD unit SATELLITE RADIO IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satel lite Radio This service offers up to 100 channels...

Page 234: ...osition and the radio OFF press the Tape Eject or CD Eject depend ing on the radio type and Time buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds The first four digits of the twelve digit ESN SID number will be displayed Press the SEEK UP button to display the next four digits Continue to press the SEEK UP button until all twelve ESN SID digits have been displayed The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first ...

Page 235: ...annel number will then be displayed for 5 seconds The current channel number will then be displayed until an action occurs A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting a Channel Press and release the SEEK or TUNE buttons to search for the next channel Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down Holding the TUNE button cau...

Page 236: ...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 seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search NOTE Pressing the SEEK or SCAN button while performing a music type scan ...

Page 237: ...l obstacle Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o clock positions The ...

Page 238: ...m of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second selection three times it will play the third etc The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode CD Player Pressing the top of the ...

Page 239: ... tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions Maintain your cassette tape player The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport The other adverse condition is low or muddy sound from one or both ...

Page 240: ...Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily ...

Page 241: ...e button is pressed a second time the indicator light turns off the blower will turn off and the system will be positioned in the recircu lation mode Blower Control The Blower controls the amount of air delivered to the passenger compartment There are four blower speeds The fan speed increases as you move the control clockwise Manual Heating and A C Controls UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241...

Page 242: ... both the driver and front seat passenger The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution NOTE To improve your selection choices the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes These intermediate positions are iden...

Page 243: ...justed to direct the flow of air Moving the air vane knob on the center outlets down will close off the air flow from the center outlets The thumbwheel next to the outboard outlets can be rotated to regulate or shut off the air flow from these outlets Panel Outlets UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 4 ...

Page 244: ... slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets NOTE In many temperature lever positions the bi level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Bi Level Outlets 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 245: ...ost and side window demister outlets Mix Mode Air comes from the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions It allows you to stay comfortable while keep ing the windshield clear Floor Outlets Mix Outlets UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 4 ...

Page 246: ...l Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the air conditioning set the front blower control to any speed and press the A C button which is located next to the recirculation button An indicator light on the A C button shows that the air conditioning is on NOTE The indicator light in the POWER button must be on for the climate control system to operate Cool dehumidified air comes through the outlets s...

Page 247: ... A C compressor Move the temperature control lever to the desired temperature Recirculation Control Press the recirculation button to recirculate the air inside the vehicle This is located next to the A C button An indicator light on the button shows that air is being recirculated Use the recirculation mode to rapidly cool the inside of the vehicle The recirculation mode can also be used to tempor...

Page 248: ...tion mode necessary the recirculation mode can be programmed to not automatically reset to the outside mode by using the following procedures Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position Set the mode control to PANEL Depress and hold in the POWER button Start the engine and continue to hold in the POWER button until the indicator light starts flashing repeat edly Press the recirculation button unt...

Page 249: ... input the system automatically adjusts the air temperature the airflow volume the airflow distribu tion and amount of inside air recirculation to maintain front seat occupant comfort even under changing out side weather conditions To operate the system press either the AUTO HI or AUTO LO buttons The system now automatically regulates the heating and air conditioning system includ ing blower speed...

Page 250: ... possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric by selecting the US M customer programmable feature Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Customer Programmable Features in Section 3 of this manual To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic mode during cold start ups the blower fan will remain off and DELAY will appear in the display until the engine warms up An e...

Page 251: ...ture setting This will help equalize air outlet temperatures across the left and right side of the instrument panel The outside temperature will replace the passenger s temperature setting in the display Pressing the DUAL button a second time or adjusting the passenger s TEMP button will return the system to dual independent temperature operation Manual Operation This system offers a full compleme...

Page 252: ... adjust air temperature and airflow distribution The operator can also select the direction of the air by pressing the mode control rocker switch located to the left of the A C button and selecting one of the following positions Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air Moving the knob up down left or ...

Page 253: ...amount of air is also directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets NOTE In many temperature positions the bi level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Bi Level Outlets UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 4 ...

Page 254: ...e window demister outlets Mix Mode Air comes from the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This mode is not used when operating in either AUTO HI or AUTO LO This mode should be used when airflow to the floor and windshield is desired Floor Outlets Mix Outlets 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 255: ... or ice on the windshield The defrost button must be pressed to clear the windshield and side glass Depress the A C button to turn on and off the air conditioning during manual operation only Cool dehumidified air comes through the outlets selected by the Mode Control To turn off the air condi tioning press the A C button a second time The A C symbol in the display will turn off NOTE If a fog or m...

Page 256: ... clearing operation Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these modes are selected A C Recirculation Programming The recirculation control is programmed to cancel the recirculation mode when the ignition key is turned OFF and will reset to the outside air mode when the ignition key is turned ON The frequent use of outside air will help keep odors from building up within the air condition...

Page 257: ...ar seat occupants to control the rear fan speed using the switch located in the center console between the second row seats By pressing the REAR button a third time the rear fan will shut off When the ATC display reads REAR AUTO or when the rear fan is off the switch located in the center console between the second row seats is not functional When the ATC display reads REAR only the rear seat occu...

Page 258: ...ystem at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com pressor damage when the system is started again Window Fogging Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather To clear the windows use the A C button to reduce the humidity inside the vehicle Fogging on the inside of...

Page 259: ... Press the OUTSIDE TEMP button again or press the passenger s TEMP button to return the display to the passenger s temperature setting Electric Rear Window Defroster Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated side mirrors A light in the button will illuminate to indicate the rear window defroster is ON The defroster automatically turns off after about 10 minutes of opera...

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Page 261: ...arting Above 4 000 Ft 1 219 m 267 If Engine Fails To Start 268 After Starting 269 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 270 䡵 Automatic Transmission 270 Brake Transmission Interlock System 271 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System 271 Four Speed Automatic Transmission 271 䡵 AutoStick 274 AutoStick Operation 274 AutoStick General Information 275 䡵 All Wheel Drive If Equipped 276 5 ...

Page 262: ...wer Steering 286 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 287 Acceleration 287 Traction 288 䡵 Tire Safety Information 288 Tire Markings 288 Tire Identification Number TIN 292 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 293 䡵 Tires General Information 297 Tire Pressure 297 Tire Inflation Pressures 298 Radial Ply Tires 300 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 301 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 302 Tire Spinning 302 Tread Wear In...

Page 263: ... Monitoring System With Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 310 Service Tire System Soon 312 Using Your Compact Spare Basic Tire Pressure Monitoring System Only 313 Tire Pressure Monitoring Premium System If Equipped 314 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings 314 Service Tire System Soon 315 General Information 317 䡵 Fuel Requirements 318 Reformulated Gasoline 318 Gasoli...

Page 264: ...el Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles 325 Starting 325 Cruising Range 326 Replacement Parts 326 Maintenance 326 䡵 Vehicle Loading 326 Vehicle Certification Label 327 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 327 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 327 Overloading 328 Loading 328 䡵 Trailer Towing 329 Common Towing Definitions 330 Trailer Hitch Classification 333 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Rati...

Page 265: ...ing Requirements 336 Towing Tips 340 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 342 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 342 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 5 ...

Page 266: ... heat in the exhaust system resulting in overheating and vehicle fire which may cause seri ous or fatal injuries 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 the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Do no...

Page 267: ...epeat steps 1 5 shown above NOTE This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift interlocking system The brake pedal must be depressed to shift out of Park P Extremely Cold Weather Starting Below 20 F 29 C Follow the same instructions in the Normal Starting Process as shown above To insure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater availabl...

Page 268: ... This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury 268...

Page 269: ...See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump starting procedures and follow them carefully If the engine has been flooded it may start to run but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released If this occurs continue cranking with the accel erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly If the engin...

Page 270: ...emember 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 id...

Page 271: ...brake pedal first before moving the gear selector out of PARK Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is in PARK It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the ACCESSORY or ON position NOTE If a malfunction occurs the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature...

Page 272: ...ard gears Stop the vehicle and shift into Park P Turn the key to OFF then restart the engine Shift into the desired range and resume driving NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset it is recommended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your dealer has diagnostic equip ment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset dealer service is requ...

Page 273: ...tion with the switch in the ACC or ON positions Pull up and rearward on the shifter bezel ring The override can be activated by pressing the pink colored tab which can be accessed through the lower right corner of the shifter bezel ring While the override is pressed the shifter can be moved out of the park position without pressing the brake After operation return the shifter bezel ring to its ori...

Page 274: ...uild up AUTOSTICK AutoStick is a driver interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more control AutoStick allows you to maximize engine brak ing eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts and improve overall vehicle performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driving cold slippery conditions mountain driving tr...

Page 275: ...econd to third gear when engine speed reaches about 6300 RPM Downshifts from third to second gear above 74 mph 119 km h and from second to first gear above 41 mph 66 km h will be ignored You can start out in first second or third gear Shifting into fourth gear can occur only after vehicle speed reaches 15 mph 24 km h The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop...

Page 276: ...If the front wheels begin to lose traction power is shifted automatically to the rear wheels The greater the front wheel traction loss the greater the power transfer to the rear wheels CAUTION All wheels must have the same size and type tires Unequal tire sizes must not be used Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power transfer unit PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the i...

Page 277: ...on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the v...

Page 278: ...ake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake problems due to excessive heating of the rear brakes BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating Your ve...

Page 279: ...top WARNING Anti lock system ABS cannot prevent the natu ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only ...

Page 280: ...ght and the ABS Light remain on the Anti Lock brakes ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not function ing Immediate repair to the ABS system is required When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system per forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is work...

Page 281: ...tronic brake control system that includes ABS Anti Lock Brake System TCS Traction Control System BAS Brake Assist System ERM Electronic Roll Mitigation and ESP Electronic Stability Program All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to as ESP The ESP system enhances directional control and stabil ity of the vehicle unde...

Page 282: ... flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions WARNING Electronic Stability Program ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions ESP cannot prevent acci dents including those re...

Page 283: ...l conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is required to gain traction To turn ESP on again mo mentarily depress the ESP Control Switch This will restore the normal ESP On mode of operation NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by pressing the ESP sw...

Page 284: ...ke 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 Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens ing the rate and amount of brake application and then ...

Page 285: ...apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP is in the Partial Off mode The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving front wheels The system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction spinning The syst...

Page 286: ...free 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 for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering e...

Page 287: ...RY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati cally to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger ous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels You could ...

Page 288: ...orms or when roads are slushy 2 Slow down if road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE P Passenger Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards P M...

Page 289: ...c 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 into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High Flotation tir...

Page 290: ...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 290 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 291: ...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 292: ...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 293: ...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 293 5 ...

Page 294: ...of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should 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 plac...

Page 295: ... reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing 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 th...

Page 296: ...296 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 297: ... 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 problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail...

Page 298: ...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 299: ...Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature...

Page 300: ...vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause an accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four or 6 in case of trucks with dual rear wheels Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and...

Page 301: ...s worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare Do not install mor...

Page 302: ... first opportunity WARNING The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than 60 mph 100 km h Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly Replace or repair the original tire at the first opportunity and ...

Page 303: ...one near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 inch 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be r...

Page 304: ...vide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your ...

Page 305: ...ty other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad equate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result i...

Page 306: ...dition are used Broken chains can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 1 2 mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 45 mph 70 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially...

Page 307: ... equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of 4 failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h TIRE ROTATION Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles op...

Page 308: ...g System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure The placard is located on the drivers side B Pillar The tire pressure will vary with the temperature by about 1 psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will decrease The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is ...

Page 309: ...ressure Monitoring System warning telltale will extinguish once the updated tire pressures have been received NOTE The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h to receive this information Tire Pressure Monitoring Base System without Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mou...

Page 310: ...e the updated tire pressure s have been received NOTE The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h to receive this infor mation NOTE A low spare or compact tire pressure will not cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Telltale Lamp to illuminate or the chime to sound Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped T...

Page 311: ...dition the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display the number of tire s that are low followed by the Tire Low Pressure text message Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle and inflate each tire to the pressure recommended by the vehicle tire pressure placard The system will automati cally update the Tire Pressu...

Page 312: ...ch condition that it detects NOTE If a temporary spare tire is in use and none of the remaining 3 active road tire pressures are low a SERVICE TIRE SYSTEM SOON textual message will appear in the EVIC after 10 minutes of driving CAUTION The Tire Pressure Monitoring System has been op timized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped ...

Page 313: ...lation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp Using Your Compact Spare Basic Tire...

Page 314: ...intain the proper pressure The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module 4 Wheel Sensors Wheel Sensor Trigger Modules mounted in three of the four wheel wells Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Yellow Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressur...

Page 315: ...em Soon The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will flash on and off for 60 seconds in the instrument cluster and an audible chime when a system fault is detected The flash cycle will repeat every 10 minutes without an audible chime until the fault condition not longer exists In addition the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display a SERVICE TIRE SYSTEM SOON text message for 3 s...

Page 316: ...ence will repeat for every key cycle until the original Tire Pressure Monitor ing System TPMS tire has been properly repaired or replaced and put back on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire CAUTION The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesir...

Page 317: ...ached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Moni toring Telltale Lamp The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interfer...

Page 318: ... the vehicle Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica tions the World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions engine performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are available Reformulated Gasoline...

Page 319: ...t have the negative effects of Methanol MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing 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 vehicl...

Page 320: ... out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your dealer for service assistance The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Most of these produc...

Page 321: ...t carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the liftgate 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...

Page 322: ...he fuel system and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL to turn on due to fuel vapors escaping from the system CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled Never a...

Page 323: ... Always place gas containers on the ground while filling Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or dam aged GASCAP will be displayed in the instrument cluster odometer Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer reset button to turn the GASCAP message off If the problem continues the message w...

Page 324: ...ne only powered vehicles CAUTION Only vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can operate on E 85 ETHANOL FUEL E 85 E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline WARNING Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury Never have any smok ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or fil...

Page 325: ...perience hard starting and rough idle follow ing start up even if the above recommendations are followed Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 and Gasoline Vehicles Whether operating the vehicle on an E 85 ethanol fuel or unleaded gasoline the engine oil requirements are the same Refer to the Maintenance Procedures section of this manual for the proper quality and viscosity engin...

Page 326: ...acing fuel system components with non ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle Maintenance If you operate the vehicle using E 85 fuel follow Sched ule B in the maintenance schedule section of this manual CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85 in your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of ...

Page 327: ...s Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR W...

Page 328: ...ar axles Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely bef...

Page 329: ...1253 kg 2968 lbs 1346 kg GAWR 2826 lbs 1282 kg 3035 lbs 1377 kg TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully re view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in ...

Page 330: ...GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The gross combination weight rating GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination Note that GCWR ratings include a 150 lbs 68 kg allowance for the presence of a driver Gross Axle Weight Rating ...

Page 331: ...hitches are the most popular on the market today and they re commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturer...

Page 332: ...g per formance and could result in an accident Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information Weight Distributing Hitch System 332 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 333: ...electing the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 ...

Page 334: ... 500 lbs 1600 kg 350 lbs 158 kg 8 600 lbs 3900 kg 40 SQ FT 3 to 4 persons Luggage 3 000 lbs 1360 kg 300 lbs 136 kg 8 600 lbs 3900 kg 40 SQ FT 5 to 6 persons Luggage 1 000 lbs 454 kg 100 lbs 45 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced ...

Page 335: ...ide which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle The tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put i...

Page 336: ...mum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle driv etrain components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles 805 km of vehicle operation Doing so may damage your vehicle During the first 500 miles 805 km of trailer towing limit your speed to 50 mph 80 km h Perfo...

Page 337: ...e or damage to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chas sis structure or tires Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply t...

Page 338: ...iler Refer to the Tires General Information section of this manual on Tread Wear Indicators for the proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to the Tires General Infor mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Tr...

Page 339: ...It can overload your brake sys tem and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis tance When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights Wiring Whenever you pull a trail...

Page 340: ...l complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip practice turning stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic 4 Pin Connector 7 Pin Connector 340 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 341: ... operation See Schedule B in section 8 of this manual for transmission fluid change intervals NOTE Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Don t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed Use spee...

Page 342: ...ction of this manual for more informa tion 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 342 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 343: ...ge 348 Preparations For Jacking 349 Jacking Instructions 350 䡵 Jump Starting Procedure 354 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 356 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 357 With Ignition Key 357 Without The Ignition Key 358 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 358 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 359 6 ...

Page 344: ...sh on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency Push the switch a second time to turn off the flashers CAUTION This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning Flashers will continue to operate...

Page 345: ...tioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to floor and the fan control to High This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle ...

Page 346: ...er the hood yourself see Section 7 Maintenance of this manual Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location Five Passenger Seating The jack and jack handle are stowed in the rear storage bin located behind the second row bench seat Pull up on the storage bin cover to access the jack and jack tools Jack Location 346 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGEN...

Page 347: ...g nut to the left Six Passenger Seating The jack and jack handle are stowed in the rear storage bin located in the rear cargo floor Pull up on the storage bin cover and liner to access the jack and jack tools Jack Wing Nut Jack Location WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 347 6 ...

Page 348: ...assenger Seating The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism To remove or stow the spare use the jack handle to rotate the spare tire drive nut The nut is located under the trim cover at the center of the rear storage bin in the rear cargo floor Spare Tire Removal Fit the jack handle over the drive nut Rotate the nut to the left until the spare is on ...

Page 349: ...e parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK Turn OFF the ignition WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo site the jacking position For exa...

Page 350: ...ice or slippery areas WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack ...

Page 351: ...ot substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts 4 There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the body refer to the following illustration 5 These locations are on the sill flange on the underside of the body The jack is to be located engaging the flanges 20 cm 8 inches inward from the edge of the wheel opening closest to the wheel to be changed Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn ...

Page 352: ... covers remove the cover from the wheel by hand Do not pry the wheel cover off Then pull the wheel off the hub 8 Install the spare wheel for vehicles with wheel covers align the notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel Install the cover on the wheel by hand only and install the wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts To avoi...

Page 353: ...r to flat tire stowage Store the center cap inside the glove box or other storage compartment Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down Slide the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and position it properly across the wheel opening For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle Using the jack handle rotate the drive nut t...

Page 354: ...to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot 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 dangerous if done im...

Page 355: ...king brake place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles 3 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical loads 4 Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch e...

Page 356: ...battery 7 When removing the jumper cables reverse the above sequence exactly Be careful of the moving belts and fan WARNING Any procedure other than above could result in 1 Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent 2 Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion 3 Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE...

Page 357: ...Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL the distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles 160 km the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph 72 km h and both front and rear wheels must be on the ground Exceeding these towing limits may cause a transmission geartrain failure If the transmission is not operative or if the vehicle is to be towed ...

Page 358: ... damage to the bumper fascia and trans mission may result If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed wipers defrosters etc the key must be in the ON position not the ACCESSORY position Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position The only ap proved method of tow...

Page 359: ...ICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow an All Wheel Drive AWD or front wheel drive vehicle on a tow dolly Vehicle damage may occur WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 359 6 ...

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Page 361: ...Inspection And Maintenance Programs 367 䡵 Replacement Parts 368 䡵 Dealer Service 369 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 369 Engine Oil 369 Engine Oil Filter 374 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 374 Spark Plugs 374 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 374 Catalytic Converter 375 Maintenance Free Battery 376 Air Conditioner Maintenance 378 Power Steering Fluid Check 379 7 ...

Page 362: ...s 389 Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check 390 Fuel System Hoses 391 Automatic Transmission 392 All Wheel Drive AWD If Equipped 395 Front And Rear Wheel Bearings 396 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 396 Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders 401 䡵 Fuses Integrated Power Module 402 䡵 Vehicle Storage 405 䡵 Replacement Light Bulbs 406 䡵 Bulb Replacement 406 Standard Quad Headlights 4...

Page 363: ...er Lights 408 Front Fog Light 409 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal Side Marker And Back Up Lights 409 License Light 410 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 411 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 412 Engine 412 Chassis 413 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 7 ...

Page 364: ...4 0L ENGINES Engine Compartment 4 0L Engine 364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 365: ...3 8L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3 8L Engines MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 7 ...

Page 366: ... Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indica tor Light on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be per formed If the Malfunction Indicator Ligh...

Page 367: ...tenance requirement this check verifies the following the MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp is functioning and is not on when the engine is running and that the OBD On Board Diagnostic system is ready for testing Normally the OBD system will be ready The OBD system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced if you recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement If the OBD system shou...

Page 368: ...r repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD system is ready or not ready if the MIL symbol is illuminated...

Page 369: ...ut your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance However if a...

Page 370: ...evel ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Engine Oil Dipstick 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEH...

Page 371: ...f these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual If none of these apply to you then change your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule A of the Mainte nance Schedules section of this manual NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 600...

Page 372: ...he 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 SAE 10W 30 engine oil is preferred SAE 5W 30 engine oil is allowed during cold weather only to improve cold weather starting Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE visco...

Page 373: ...such a product use only those oils that are American Petroleum Institute API Certified and have the recom mended SAE viscosity grade Follow the maintenance schedule that describes your driving type Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi tion of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and it s per...

Page 374: ...d result in belt failure Low generator belt tension can cause battery failure Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interfer ence between the belts and other engine components Spark Plugs Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor mance and emission control New plugs should be in stalled at the specified mileage The entire set should be replaced if there is any malfunction d...

Page 375: ... emission control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particula...

Page 376: ...ld be stopped the engine shut off and the vehicle allowed to cool Thereafter service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifications should be ob tained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not i...

Page 377: ...amps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and identified on the battery case Cable cl...

Page 378: ...d by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of per...

Page 379: ...the lock toward the rear of the vehicle unlock position Remove the access door and pull the filter downward When installing a new filter ensure its proper orienta tion Align the black arrow on the bottom of the filter frame with the direction of airflow away from the blower motor and towards the center of the car Refer to the Maintenance Schedules section of this manual for the recommended air con...

Page 380: ...ng Shaft Seal The steering shaft seal at the point where the shaft passes through the bulkhead is lubricated when it is installed If the seal becomes noisy when the steering shaft is turned it should be lubricated with a multi purpose grease Mopar multi purpose lubricant is recommended Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints are permanently lubricated and do not require periodic maintenance D...

Page 381: ...he hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the fall and spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned peri...

Page 382: ...antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust f...

Page 383: ...orless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this manual Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is...

Page 384: ...g check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of coolant from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant antifreeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT RE MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Sc...

Page 385: ...dding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals This coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100 000 miles before replacement To prevent reducing this extended mainte nance period it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Addi...

Page 386: ... there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add coolant when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap wh...

Page 387: ...e attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles a few kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of ...

Page 388: ...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 Other designs may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence...

Page 389: ...ergency Brake And Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasion and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber Particular attention should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources such as th...

Page 390: ...es replaced immediately Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing underhood services or immediately if the brake system warning light indicates system failure Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the FULL mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir...

Page 391: ...oleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid all brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure Fuel System Hoses Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are designed with hoses and quick connect fittings which have unique material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deteriorated gasoline You are urged to use only the m...

Page 392: ...ortant that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor mance Use only manufacturers recommended transmis sion fluid refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac ture...

Page 393: ...tarily in each gear position ending with the lever in P PARK Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate the possibility of dirt entering the transmission 5 Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or warm Hot fluid is approximately 180 F 82 C which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has been driven at least 15 miles 24 km The fluid cannot be comfortably he...

Page 394: ...s 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 driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation NOTE Refer to Section 8 of this manual for Mainte nance Schedules If the transmission is disassembled for any reason t...

Page 395: ...surface If it becomes neces sary to add or replace the fluid use only the manufac turers recommended fluid refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Rear Carrier The fill plug is located on the side of the rear carrier housing The fluid should be maintained at a level even with the bottom of the fill plug hole when the vehicle is parked on a level surface if it becomes ne...

Page 396: ...ction of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle i...

Page 397: ...ave accumu lated on your vehicle use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring po...

Page 398: ... and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible Your dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion...

Page 399: ...m should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth a damp cloth with Mopar Total Clean then Mopar Spot Stain Remover if absolutely necessary Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery Cleaning Leather Upholstery Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp so...

Page 400: ...osters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear ...

Page 401: ...olders Removal Grab the center of the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift upward Cleaning Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap Let soak for approximately one hour After one hour pull the liner from the water and dip it back into the water about six times This will loosen any remaining debris Rinse the liner thoroughly u...

Page 402: ...h component is printed on the inside of the cover Cavity Cartridge Fuse Description 1 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brake System ABS Pump 2 Spare 3 30 Amp Pink Ignition Off Draw IOD 4 40 Amp Green Body Control Module BCM Feed 1 5 40 Amp Green Electronic Back Light EBL 6 30 Amp Pink Front Wipers 7 40 Amp Green Starter 8 40 Amp Green Power Seat C B Integrated Power Module IPM 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 403: ... 40 40 Amp Green Driver Door Node 41 40 Amp Green Passenger Door Node Cavity Cartridge Fuse Description 42 40 Amp Green Front Blower Cavity Mini Fuse Description 24 20 Amp Yel low Power Outlet Selectable 25 15 Amp Blue Radio Amplifier Naviga tion Hands Free Phone HFM Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC EC SNRF Mirror 26 20 Amp Yel low Power Outlet 27 Spare 28 25 Amp Natural Horn MAINTAINING...

Page 404: ...7 25 Amp Natural ASD 38 20 Amp Yel low Fuel Pump 39 20 Amp Yel low A C Clutch MTV Cavity Mini Fuse Description 44 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats 45 10 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake System ABS Ignition Run 46 20 Amp Yel low Passenger Door 47 20 Amp Yel low Driver Door 48 15 Amp Blue PLG OHC Body Control Module BCM Naviga tion Hands Free Phone HFM 49 25 Amp Natural Amplifier 50 15 Amp Blue HVAC DVD RAD ...

Page 405: ...em 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 the...

Page 406: ...artridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Back up 921 Rear Stop Turn Signal 3157 Rear Sidemarker 168 Fog Light 9145 Front Turn Signal 3157A Front Sidemarker 194 Standard Headlight H13 License 168 BULB REPLACEMENT Standard Quad Headlights 1 Remove the two screws securing the headlight mod ule to the vehicle and pull t...

Page 407: ...life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol High Intensity Discharge Headlights HID If Equipped The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlight switch off and the key removed Because of this you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb yourself If a headlight bulb fails take...

Page 408: ...ned on there is a blue hue to the lights This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges Front Park Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights 1 Remove the two screws securing the headlight mod ule to the vehicle and pull the headlight module forward away from the vehicle disengaging the assembly from the lower attachment clip 2 Twist the bulb socket to remove fr...

Page 409: ...N Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal Side Marker and Back up Lights 1 Raise the liftgate 2 Remove the two tail light assembly screws and rotate the assembly outward to remove the ball stud form the attaching grommet MAINTAINING ...

Page 410: ...bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the tail light assembly License Light 1 Place a screwdriver in the slot next to the release tab and push on the release tab to remove the lens 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket Replace the bulb and push on the lens until it snaps into place 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 411: ...AE 5W 20 API Certified 5 0 qts 4 7 liters Cooling System 4 0 Liter Engines Mopar威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 10 7 qts 10 1 liters 3 8 Liter Engines Mopar威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11 8 qts 11 2 liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 7 ...

Page 412: ...il refer to oil viscosity chart for cor rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 3 8 Liter Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 engine oil Refer to your oil filler cap for cor rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com partment Oil Filter 4 0 3 8 Liter Engines Mopar...

Page 413: ...r Unit Mopar威 Gear Lubricant 75W 90 or equivalent AWD Rear Carrier Mopar威 Gear Lubricant 75W 90 or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder Mopar威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir Mopar威Power Steering Fluid 4 or Mopar威ATF 4 Automatic Transmis sion Fluid MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 7 ...

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Page 415: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance 416 䡵 Maintenance Schedules 416 Schedule B 419 Schedule A 430 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 416: ...evices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is for vehicles that ...

Page 417: ...r driving condi tions Where time and mileage are listed follow the interval that occurs first NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine ...

Page 418: ... transmission add as needed Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo nents Check the automatic transmission fluid level Check the coolant level hoses and clamps 418 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U ...

Page 419: ...ss than 10 miles 16 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing Taxi police or delivery service commercial ser vice Off road or desert operation NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the Maintenance Schedules section of this...

Page 420: ... X Rotate Tires X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X 420 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 421: ...ce if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD rear carrier fluid See the note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X X SCHEDULE ...

Page 422: ...nings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit fluid See the note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD rear car rier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X 422 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 423: ...aner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if necessary X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this c...

Page 424: ...filter X X Replace the spark plugs X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary Not re quired if previously changed X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if necessary X X Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer unit fluid See the note at the end of this chart X X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD rear carrier fluid See note at the end of ...

Page 425: ...eaner filter X Replace engine timing belt X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if necessary X Flush and replace the engine coolant X Replace the air conditioning filter X Engine Coolant Flush and replace at 5 years...

Page 426: ...ary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if neces sary X Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X X 42...

Page 427: ... cleaner filter replace if neces sary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if neces sary X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD rear carrier fluid See note at the end of this chart X Replace the air conditioning filter X SCHEDULE B 427 8 M A I N T E N A N C E ...

Page 428: ...leaner filter replace if neces sary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace the spark plugs X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if neces sary X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary X Change the All Wheel Drive AWD power transfer unit fluid See note at the end of this chart X 428 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C ...

Page 429: ...o maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts NOTE The AWD power transfer unit fluid and the AWD rear carrier fluid must be changed at the more frequent intervals shown in schedule B if the vehicle is operated under any of the conditions n...

Page 430: ...il and engine oil filter X X X X X X Rotate Tires X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings X X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X 430 SCHEDULE A 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 431: ...engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check the PCV valve and replace if neces sary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if nec essary X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100 000 miles whichever occurs first X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X SCHEDULE...

Page 432: ...ter replace if neces sary X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check and replace the PCV valve if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if neces sary X Replace the spark plugs X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100 000 miles whichever comes first X Replace the air conditioning filter X X 432 SCHEDUL...

Page 433: ...place if necessary X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X Replace engine timing belt X Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if necessary X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 100 000 miles 160 000 km X Replace the air conditioning filter X X SCHEDULE A 433...

Page 434: ...ct the tie rod ends and boot seals Front Rear X Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary X Inspect the serpentine drive belt replace if necessary X X Replace the air conditioning filter X X This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis sions warranty This maintenance is not required if previously replaced Inspection and service should ...

Page 435: ...tor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic SCHEDULE A 435 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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Page 437: ...are A List 438 Be Reasonable With Requests 438 䡵 If You Need Assistance 438 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 441 䡵 Mopar威 Parts 441 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 441 In Canada 441 䡵 Publication Order Forms 442 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 443 Treadwear 443 Traction Grades 443 Temperature Grades 444 9 ...

Page 438: ... list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap pointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vita...

Page 439: ...ustomer Center Any communication to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Dealership name Vehicle identification number Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Cu...

Page 440: ...ithin three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract Na tional Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s Service Contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s Service Contract If you pur...

Page 441: ...tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov or write to NHTSA U S Dept of Transportation ...

Page 442: ...nts is written in straightforward language with illustrations dia grams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troub...

Page 443: ...rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con ditions on a specified government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in dr...

Page 444: ...se the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The tempe...

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Page 446: ...rbag Maintenance 64 Airbag Window Side Curtain 51 Alarm Security Alarm 18 Alignment and Balance 305 All Wheel Drive AWD 276 395 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 237 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 384 385 411 Disposal 386 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 279 Anti Lock Warning Light 181 Anti Theft System 18 Appearance Care 396 Auto Down Power Windows 33 Auto Up Power Windows 34 Autom...

Page 447: ... 354 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 25 Bearings 396 Belts Drive 374 Body Mechanism Lubrication 381 B Pillar Location 293 Brake Parking 276 Brake System 278 389 Anti Lock ABS 279 Fluid Check 390 413 Hoses 389 Warning Light 182 Brakes 278 389 Brake Transmission Interlock 271 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 79 Bulb Replacement 406 Bulbs Light 406 Calibration Compass 197 Camera Rear 146 Capa...

Page 448: ... Maintenance 240 Cellular Phone 91 240 Chains Tire 306 Changing A Flat Tire 346 Chart Tire Sizing 290 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 185 367 Child Restraint 67 69 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 71 74 Child Safety Locks 31 Child Seat 76 Clean Air Gasoline 318 Cleaning Wheels 398 Climate Control 240 Clock 199 200 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 240 Compact Spare Tire 301 Compass 197 Comp...

Page 449: ...t 185 Cup Holder 165 401 Customer Assistance 438 Data Recorder Event 65 Dealer Service 369 Defroster Rear Window 259 Defroster Windshield 80 246 255 Delay Intermittent Wipers 139 Diagnostic System Onboard 366 Digital Video Disc DVD Player 221 Dimmer Switch Headlight 138 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 393 Oil Engine 369 Disabled Vehicle Towing 357 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 386 Engine Oil...

Page 450: ...sion Control System Maintenance 367 416 Engine 364 365 Air Cleaner 375 Air Cleaner Filter 374 Block Heater 270 Break In Recommendations 79 Checking Oil Level 369 Compartment 364 365 Coolant Antifreeze 412 Cooling 383 Exhaust Gas Caution 39 321 Flooded Starting 268 Fuel Requirements 318 411 Oil 369 411 412 Oil Change Interval 371 Oil Disposal 373 Oil Filler Cap 372 373 Oil Filter Disposal 373 Oil S...

Page 451: ... Range 326 Engine Oil 325 Fuel Requirements 324 Maintenance 326 Replacement Parts 326 Starting 325 Flooded Engine Starting 268 Floor Console 166 Fluid Capacities 411 Fluid Leaks 81 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 393 Brake 390 413 Power Steering 379 413 Fluids 412 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 412 Fog Light Service 409 Fog Lights 137 186 409 Folding Rear Seat 124 Freeing A Stuck Ve...

Page 452: ...lean Air 318 Gasoline Fuel 318 Gasoline Reformulated 319 Gauges Coolant Temperature 180 Fuel 181 Speedometer 181 Tachometer 184 Gearshift 272 General Information 18 26 317 Glass Cleaning 400 Grocery Bag Retainer 126 Gross Axle Weight Rating 327 330 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 327 330 Hands Free Phone UConnect 91 Hazard Warning Flasher 344 Head Phones 230 Head Restraints 115 Headlights 407 Bulb Rep...

Page 453: ...y Key 15 Indicator Traction Control 183 Infant Restraint 68 69 Information Center Vehicle 191 Instrument Cluster 178 179 180 Instrument Panel and Controls 177 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 400 Integrated Power Module Fuses 402 Interior Appearance Care 399 Interior Lights 134 135 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 139 Introduction 4 Jack Location 346 Jack Operation 346 350 Jacking Instructions 350 J...

Page 454: ...tic Headlights 136 Back Up 409 Brake Warning 182 Bulb Replacement 406 Courtesy Reading 133 Cruise 185 Daytime Running 136 Dimmer Switch Headlight 134 Door Ajar 189 Engine Temperature Warning 188 Fog 137 186 409 Hazard Warning Flasher 344 Headlight Switch 135 Headlights 135 406 407 High Beam Indicator 185 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 135 Interior 135 License 410 Liftgate Ajar 189 Lights ...

Page 455: ...ehicle 326 328 Capacities 328 Tires 293 Locks Door 27 Steering Wheel 14 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 71 74 Lubrication Body 381 Luggage Rack Roof Rack 169 Maintenance Airbag 64 Maintenance Free Battery 376 Maintenance Procedures 369 Maintenance Schedule 416 Schedule A 430 Schedule B 419 Maintenance Sunroof 163 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 185 367 Manual Service 442 Map R...

Page 456: ...e Break In Period 79 Occupant Restraints 40 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 318 Odometer 184 Oil Engine 369 412 Capacity 411 Change Interval 371 Checking 369 Disposal 373 Filter 374 412 Filter Disposal 373 Identification Logo 372 Materials Added to 373 Recommendation 371 411 Synthetic 373 Viscosity 372 373 411 Onboard Diagnostic System 366 367 Opener Garage Door HomeLink威 154 Overdrive 274 Overhead Co...

Page 457: ...irrors 90 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 163 Seats 114 115 Steering 286 Steering Checking 379 Sunroof 160 Windows 33 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 49 Preparation for Jacking 349 Pretensioners Seat Belts 47 Programmable Electronic Features 155 159 193 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 25 155 159 Radial Ply Tires 300 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 384 386 Radio Broadcast Signals 2...

Page 458: ...ys 16 Replacement Parts 368 Replacement Tires 304 Reporting Safety Defects 441 Restraint Head 115 Restraints Child 67 76 Restraints Infant 68 Retractable Cargo Area Cover 167 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 356 Roof Rack Luggage Rack 169 Rotation Tires 307 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 80 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 81 Safety Defects Reporting 441 Safety Exhaust Gas 39 Safety Information Tire 288 Safe...

Page 459: ...ty Alarm Theft Alarm 18 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 384 412 Sentry Key Immobilizer 15 Sentry Key Programming 17 Service Assistance 438 Service Contract 440 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 185 Service Manuals 442 Setting the Clock 199 200 Shoulder Belts 41 Signals Turn 181 408 409 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 287 Snow Chains Tire Chains 306 Snow Tires 307 Spare Tire 301 302 348 ...

Page 460: ...ge 153 Sunroof Maintenance 163 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 50 Synthetic Engine Oil 373 System Navigation 232 Tachometer 184 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 249 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 180 345 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 71 74 Tie Down Hooks Cargo 168 Tilt Steering Column 141 Tire and Loading Information Placard 293 Tire Identification Number TIN 292 Tire Markings 288 Tire Saf...

Page 461: ...07 Spare Tire 348 Spinning 302 Tread Wear Indicators 303 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 335 Towing 329 Disabled Vehicle 357 Guide 334 Recreational 342 358 Weight 334 Traction Control 141 183 285 Traction Control Switch 141 285 Trailer Towing 329 Cooling System Tips 341 Hitches 333 Minimum Requirements 336 Trailer and Tongue Weight 335 Wiring 339 Trailer Towing Guide 334 Trailer Weight 334 Transaxle ...

Page 462: ...137 181 408 409 UConnect Hands Free Phone 91 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 443 Universal Joints 380 Universal Transmitter 154 Unleaded Gasoline 318 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 47 Vanity Mirrors 91 Variance Compass 198 Vehicle Certification Label 327 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 294 326 328 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 258 405 Video Entertainment Syste...

Page 463: ...heel Trim Care 398 Wheel Bearings 396 Wheel Nut Torque 354 Wind Buffeting 35 163 Window Fogging 258 Windows 33 Power 33 Windshield Washers 138 382 Windshield Wiper Blades 381 Windshield Wipers 138 Wiper Blade Replacement 381 Wiper Rear 139 Wipers Intermittent 139 Zone Control Temperature Control 242 INDEX 463 10 ...

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