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Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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Express Open Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

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Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

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Sunroof Comfort Position — If Equipped . . . . 171

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Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off . . . . . . . 173

Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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Front Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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Second Row Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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Third Row Seat Cupholders — If Equipped . . . 175

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

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Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

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Rear Cargo Storage Bin — If Equipped . . . . . . 175

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Retractable Cargo Area Cover —
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Cargo Tie-Down Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 178

Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for 2008 Pacifica

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 419 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 427 10 INDEX 437 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 3: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction 4 m How To Use This Manual 4 m Warnings And Cautions 6 m Vehicle Identification Number 6 m Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 1 ...

Page 4: ... should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopart parts and is interested in your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine whi...

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: ...14 If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel 14 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 14 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 15 m Sentry Key If Equipped 15 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 18 m Security Alarm System If Equipped 18 Rearming Of The System If Equipped 18 To Arm The System 18 To Disarm The System 19 Security System Manual Override 19 2 ...

Page 10: ...ent 24 m Door Locks 26 Manual Door Locks 26 Power Door Locks 27 Child Protection Door Lock 30 m Windows 32 Power Windows 32 m Liftgate 34 Power Liftgate If Equipped 35 m Occupant Restraints 38 Lap Shoulder Belts 39 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 45 Seat Belt Pretensioners 47 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert 47 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 48 Automatic Locking Retractor ALR...

Page 11: ...bag 50 Event Data Recorder EDR 65 Child Restraint 67 m Engine Break In Recommendations 77 m Safety Tips 78 Exhaust Gas 78 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 79 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 80 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: ...dio 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 seri ously or fatally injured Don t leave the keys in t...

Page 14: ...o more than 1 2 turn in either 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...

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: ...mmed 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 programmed to a vehicle it can not be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended At the time of purchase the original owner is p...

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: ...conds and then the security alarm will be initiated To exit alarming mode press the transmitter Unlock button or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the system will remain armed when the battery is reconnected The exterior lights will flash the horn will sound and the ignition will not start the vehicle If this occurs dis...

Page 20: ...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 switch dis ables all buttons on that transmitter however the but tons on the remaining transmitte...

Page 21: ...ress by using the following procedure On electronic vehicle information center EVIC equipped vehicles refer to Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st under Use Factory Settings in the EVIC section of this manual On non EVIC equipped vehicles perform the follow ing steps 1 Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle 2 Press and hold the UNLOCK button on your key fob 3 Continue to hold the UN...

Page 22: ...cknowledge the lock signal If desired the Sound Horn On Lock feature can be turned on or off by using the following procedure On electronic vehicle information center EVIC equipped vehicles refer to Sound Horn On Lock under Use Factory Settings in the EVIC section of this manual On non EVIC equipped vehicles perform the follow ing steps 1 Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle 2...

Page 23: ...ash Lights On Lock Unlock The Flash Lights With Lock or Unlock feature can be turned on or off On electronic vehicle information center EVIC equipped vehicles refer to Flash Lights On Lock Unlock under Use Factory Settings in the EVIC section of this manual On non EVIC equipped vehicles perform the follow ing steps 1 Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle 2 Press and hold the LO...

Page 24: ...turn off the panic alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to SENTRY KEY Customer Key Programming NOTE If you do not have a programmed transmitter contact your authorized dealer for assistance Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 b...

Page 25: ... not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired 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 If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditi...

Page 26: ...onal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per sonal injuries and death Do...

Page 27: ...s to operate A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition and a door is open as a reminder to remove the key Auto Door Locks If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 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 ...

Page 28: ...ycle 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...

Page 29: ... 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 h...

Page 30: ...ock 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 mak...

Page 31: ...ild 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 i...

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

Page 33: ... 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 switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually WARNING There is no anti pinch protecti...

Page 34: ...he 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 minimize the buffeting LIFTGATE The liftgate can be unlocked using th...

Page 35: ...te keyless entry transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area The liftgate will re lock automatically within 10 seconds once the lift gate is closed Power Liftgate If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter Press the button on the remote keyless en...

Page 36: ...before the liftgate starts to open or close WARNING During power operation personal injury or cargo damage may occur Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away NOTE If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position provided it meets sufficient ...

Page 37: ...km h The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below 212 F 224 C or temperatures above 143 F 62 C Be sure to remove any build up of snow or ice from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate switches If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually WARNING Driving with the li...

Page 38: ...ssenger and if equipped left and right window bags for the driver and passengers 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 If your vehicle is equipped with the Occupan...

Page 39: ...u are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility...

Page 40: ...ncorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large 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 instructions to wear your seat belt...

Page 41: ...at 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 Pulling Out Lap Shoulder Belt THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 2 ...

Page 42: ... 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 you will...

Page 43: ...lision The belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as pos sible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so th...

Page 44: ...loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assem blies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper 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 r...

Page 45: ... you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point Example of a Twisted Seat Belt THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 2 ...

Page 46: ...y above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Grasp and Twist Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 47: ...lision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and preten sioners both must be replaced Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert If the driver s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h BeltAlert will alert the driver or front passenger to buckle their seat belt The driver should also instruct all oth...

Page 48: ...buckling the seat belt It may be necessary to retract the seat belt 4 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be reacti vated by repeating this procedure NOTE Although BeltAlert has been deactivated the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while th...

Page 49: ...bing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come acro...

Page 50: ... 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 multi stage ...

Page 51: ...ing column This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right side curtain airbags 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 Curtain Airbags T...

Page 52: ...allation on the vehicle roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Front airbags along with seat belts and front seat belt pretensioners work with the instrument panel knee blockers to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Left and right window bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection The seat belts are designed to protect you in man...

Page 53: ...lder belt behind them or under their arm 5 If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint refer to information on Child Restraint in this section 6 You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 7 All occup...

Page 54: ... extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel If the vehicle has left and right window bags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat The Airbag System consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller ORC AIRBAG Light Driver Airbag Front Passenger Airbag Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains SABI...

Page 55: ...tion The ORC will not detect side roll over or rear impacts The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column 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 a...

Page 56: ...f nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the 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 ...

Page 57: ... generated to inflate the Driver Inflat able Knee Blocker The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker inflates rearward towards the driver s knees to help protect the knees and position you for the best inter action with the front airbag The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker fully inflates in about 50 milliseconds this is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes It then quickly deflates whi...

Page 58: ...t present in the system the AIRBAG warning light will illuminate indicating that you should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer In the presence of an occupant 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 emp...

Page 59: ...er if the PAD indicator light is illuminated the passenger front airbag will not inflate For properly installed child restraint systems and children properly seated on the front passenger seat the airbag will be disabled If at all possible place children 12 years and younger in a back seat The Occupant Classification Module OCM If Equipped is located beneath the front passenger seat The OCM classi...

Page 60: ... Equipped is located at the outboard passenger lap belt anchor The BTS generates a signal based on outboard lap belt tension This signal is sent to the OCM to ensure that the resultant bladder pressure increase due to applied lap belt tension does not cause a small occupant to be classified as a larger occupant The Bladder Assembly If Equipped is located beneath the seat cushion foam The pressure ...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborn...

Page 63: ...y In addition approximately 10 seconds after the vehicle has stopped moving the interior lights will illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment with the vehicle stopped and the vehicle communication network intact and the power intact the Enhanced Accident Response System performs the following func tions Cuts off fuel to the engine F...

Page 64: ... for any advanced airbag system ser vice If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system for persons with disabilities contact your authorized dealer WARNING You need proper knee impact protection in a collision Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who wo...

Page 65: ...OTE 1 A near deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica tive of a crash but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment 2 Under certain circumstances EDR data may not be recorded e g loss of battery power In conjunction with other data gathered during a com plete accident investigation the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler Corp...

Page 66: ... of a potentially sensitive nature such as would identify a particular driver ve hicle or crash will be treated confidentially Confidential data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora tion to any third party except when 1 Used for research purposes such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserv...

Page 67: ...hild 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 properly buck led up in a seat appropriate for their age and size According to cr...

Page 68: ...ast 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and 9convertible9 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 later in this section The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommend...

Page 69: ...e child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the l...

Page 70: ...ecommend 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 Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it The passe...

Page 71: ...e 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 the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal in...

Page 72: ...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 Five passenger vehicles are equipped with a second row bench seat only The two outboard seating positions have lower anchorages that can accommodate rigid mount or flexible webbing mounted LATCH compatible child seats The center se...

Page 73: ... 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 located where the seat back meets the seat cushion The tether anchors are located on the rear surface of the seat Child restraint systems...

Page 74: ...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 restraint posts When the tether anchorage is used in the center second row bench seating posi...

Page 75: ...e urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the Bench Seat Tether Anchors 3RD ROW TETHER ANCHOR THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 2 ...

Page 76: ...o be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap shoulder belt They will also have tether straps and you are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle NOTE When usin...

Page 77: ...ts Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle Driv...

Page 78: ... a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow the safety tips below Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any long...

Page 79: ...amaged 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 4 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the LED is not lit during starting and or the light stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer Defroster Check o...

Page 80: ...oper 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 susp...

Page 81: ...If Equipped 87 Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature 87 Outside Mirror Driver s Side 87 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 88 Power Remote Control Mirrors 88 Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 89 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 89 m Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 89 Operations 91 Phone Call Features 98 UConnect System Features 100 Advanced Phone Connectivity 105 3 ...

Page 82: ...ped 120 Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster If Equipped 121 Second Row Bench Seating If Equipped 122 Second Row Fold Tumble Seats If Equipped 123 Third Row Easy Exit If Equipped 124 Third Row Seating If Equipped 126 Load Floor If Equipped 127 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer 128 m Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 129 Easy Exit Seat Available With Memory Seat Only 132 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse Available With M...

Page 83: ...lay 138 Fog Lights If Equipped 138 Turn Signals 139 Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch 139 Passing Light 139 m Windshield Wipers And Washers 140 Windshield Washers 140 Mist Feature 140 Windshield Wiper Operation 141 Intermittent Wiper System 141 Rear Window Wiper Washer 141 m Tilt Steering Column 143 m Electronic Speed Control 144 To Activate 144 To Set a Desired Speed 145 To Deactivate 145 To Resume ...

Page 84: ...onic Brake Control System ABS TCS BAS ESP 154 Traction Control System TCS 154 Brake Assist System BAS 154 ESP Electronic Stability Program 155 m Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 159 m Rear Park Sense System If Equipped 160 Rear Park Assist Sensors 161 Rear Park Assist Warning Display 162 Enable Disable The Rear Park Assist System If Equipped 165 Service The Rear Park Assist System 165 Cleaning The Re...

Page 85: ...ts 172 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 173 m Cupholders 174 Front Seat Cupholders 174 Second Row Seat Cupholders 174 Third Row Seat Cupholders If Equipped 175 m Storage 175 Console Features 175 Rear Cargo Storage Bin If Equipped 175 Retractable Cargo Area Cover If Equipped 176 Cargo Tie Down Hooks 177 m Roof Luggage Rack If Equipped 178 m Load Leveling System 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...un visor 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 ...

Page 90: ...hat enables 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 cellul...

Page 91: ...lay will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect system such as 9CELL9 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 v...

Page 92: ... simply press the Phone button and follow audible prompts for directions All UConnect system sessions begin with a press of the Phone button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the voice on beep you can say 9Cancel9 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...

Page 93: ...e 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 The priority allows the UConnect system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular...

Page 94: ...e Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say Dial or Call 9 System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say 9John Doe 9 where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the UConnect phone book Refer to 9Add Names to Your UConnect ...

Page 95: ...l be given 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 ent...

Page 96: ...s not in motion Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook Delete 9 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 9List Names9 to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you ch...

Page 97: ...only the phone book in the current language is deleted List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook List Names 9 The UConnect system will play the names of all the phonebook entries To call one of the names in the list press the 9Voice Recognition button during the playing of the desired name and then say 9C...

Page 98: ... incoming call was rejected Answer or Reject an Incoming Call Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone Press the Phone button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The UConnect system compatible phones in marke...

Page 99: ...time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the Phone button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the Voice Recogni tion button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under 9Making a Second Call while ...

Page 100: ... is switched off a call can continue on the UConnect system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone After ignition key is switched to off a call can continue on the UConnect system for certain duration after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect syste...

Page 101: ...a If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect system is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Emergency9 and the UConnect system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num ber This feature is only supported in the USA NOTE The emergency number dialed is based on the Co...

Page 102: ...rd Paging To learn how to page refer to 9Working with Automated Systems 9 Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect system Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to 9Working with Automated Systems 9 Working with Automated Systems This method is designed to be used in instances where one ...

Page 103: ... a 9 you could press the Voice Recognition button and say 9Pair a Phone9 to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Turning Confirmation Prompts On Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the UConnect system will not repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 promp...

Page 104: ...he user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un mute Mute off When you mute the UConnect system you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the UConnect system Press the Voice Recognition button After the ...

Page 105: ...ect paired cellular phone and the UConnect system then follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone pairing When prompted say 9List Phones 9 The UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to th...

Page 106: ...one button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Setup Phone Pairing 9 At the next prompt say 9Delete9 and follow the prompts You can also press the 8Voice 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 Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system re...

Page 107: ...aining session via the above procedure and follow the prompts Voice Recognition VR Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight 8 feet away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium veh...

Page 108: ...9 zero 98009 must be spoken 9eight zero zero 9 Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition operation from drive...

Page 109: ...nection can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recom mended to remain in Bluetooth 9on9 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 5 seconds prior to using the system UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3 ...

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

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Page 113: ...ix Seven Eight Nine Star Plus Pound Add Location Add New All All of them North American English Call Cancel Confirmation Prompts Continue Delete Dial Edit Emergency English Erase All Espanol Francais Help Home Language List names UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 ...

Page 114: ...ish Set up Phone settings Phone set up Towing assistance Transfer call Try again Work Yes General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration 114...

Page 115: ... 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 adjustment 10 Way Driver s Power Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3 ...

Page 116: ...up down forward rearward and tilt adjustment The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment 4 Way Passenger s Power Seat The front passenger power seat switches are located on the passenger front door trim panel The bottom switch controls forward and rearward adjustment The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede it...

Page 117: ...down on the head restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint To lower the head restraint depress the release tab located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint Adjustable Head Restraints UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 3 ...

Page 118: ...nd time in the same direction to turn the heated seat off The indicator light will show when LOW or HIGH 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 H...

Page 119: ...t is not functioning properly and that ser vice is required See your authorized dealer for service Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within 2 to 3 minutes The heated seats will turn off when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position Rear Heated Seat Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 3 ...

Page 120: ...lease 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 recliner mechanism with the 3rd row seat folded down the second row seat may need to be adjusted forward to achieve full recline Seatback Release Lever 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR V...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ... 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 125 3 ...

Page 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...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 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...set memory mode You have five seconds to complete the next step 5 Within 5 seconds 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 EVIC indicating a position has been set 6 Within 5 seconds press and release the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitters A chime will sound ...

Page 132: ...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 133: ...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 134: ...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 LIGHTS Overhead Console Map Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console Each light is t...

Page 135: ... they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the Dome light position Turn the ignition switch ON to restore the interior light operation Map Reading Lights UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 13...

Page 136: ...Lever to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight park light and instrument panel light operation To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights rotate the center portion of the Multi Function Lever up or down Dimmer Control With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on...

Page 137: ... This feature brightens the odometer and radio display when the parking lights or headlights are on during daylight conditions Automatic Headlights This system automatically turns your headlights ON or OFF based on ambient light levels To turn the system ON turn the end of the Multi Function Lever to the third detent position When the system is ON the Headlight Time Delay feature is also ON This m...

Page 138: ...our vehicle in an unlighted area To activate the delay feature turn off the ignition switch while the headlights are still on Then turn off the headlights within 45 seconds The 90 second delay inter val begins when headlight switch is turned off If the headlights or park lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is turned on the delay will be cancelled If the headlights are turned off befor...

Page 139: ...gnal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down NOTE If a turn signal has been left on for at least a mile duration a continuous chime will sound Turn Signal Lane Change Auto Mode Momentarily engage the multifunction control lever par tially up or down to activate the lane change feature without holding the lever The signal will flash 3 times and automatically turn off Highbeam Lowbeam...

Page 140: ...is pulled while in the delay range the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles after the lever is released and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles then turn OFF Mist Feature Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle As...

Page 141: ... 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 every second Rear Window Wiper Washer The switch on the right side of the steering column also controls operation of the rear wiper washer function Rotating the center of the switch up to the DEL Delay position or the ON position will activate the rear wiper ...

Page 142: ...nt 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 hold a full gallon of fluid when Low Washer Fluid illuminates in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC ...

Page 143: ... lock the steering wheel firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving Tilt Steering Column Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 3 ...

Page 144: ...ometer 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 w...

Page 145: ... the ON OFF button to the OFF 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 s...

Page 146: ...aintain 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 conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are windin...

Page 147: ...meLink com for safety information or assistance WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death Programming HomeLinkT Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLinkt buttons erase all channels before you begin training To do this press and hold the two...

Page 148: ... a rapid flash rate or the EVIC display changes from CHANNEL TRAINING to CHANNEL TRAINED Then release both the HomeLinkt and hand held trans mitter buttons If the EVIC display states DID NOT TRAIN repeat Step 3 If the signal is too weak replace the battery in the original hand held transmitter It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases The garage door may open close while you train NOTE ...

Page 149: ...de System 5 PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the learn or training button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor IT IS NOT THE BUTTON NORMALLY USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR 6 Firmly press and release the learn or training button The name and color of the button may vary by manufact...

Page 150: ...ire transmitter sig nals to 9time out9 or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLinkt to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to 9time out9 in the same manner It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor I...

Page 151: ...nd held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkT Buttons To re program a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button for 20 seconds until the red indicator starts to flash or the EVIC display states CHANNEL TRAINING DO NOT RELEASE THE BUTTON...

Page 152: ...nd remember to plug it back in If you are have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or assistance General Information This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must...

Page 153: ...s WARNING ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skil...

Page 154: ...el spin across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning 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 situat...

Page 155: ...ctional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions ESP cor rects for over under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter acting the over under steer condition Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver...

Page 156: ...ailing 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 accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accid...

Page 157: ... This mode should be used for most driving situations ESP should only be turned to Partial ESP for specific reasons as noted below PARTIAL ESP This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF button When in Partial ESP mode the TCS portion of ESP has been disabled the thresholds for ESP activation are Traction Control Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 3 ...

Page 158: ...o be switched to the Partial ESP mode is overcome turn ESP back on by momen tarily depressing the ESP OFF button This may be done while the vehicle is in motion ESP BAS Warning Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The yellow ESP BAS Warning Lamp and the yellow ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both come on when t...

Page 159: ...PED This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering 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 th...

Page 160: ...e adjustable pedals to saved positions CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become lim ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path REAR PARK SENSE SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Rear Park Assist System provides visual and audible indications of the distance b...

Page 161: ...s less than approximately 10 mph 16 km h Rear Park Assist Sensors The four Rear Park Assist Sensors located in the rear fascia monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The monitored area seems oval in shape The sensors can detect obstacles from approxi mately 11 8 inches 30 cm up to 59 inches 150 cm from the rear fascia in the horizontal direction depending on t...

Page 162: ...ON all of its LEDs for about 1 second Each side of the warning display has 6 yellow and 2 red LEDs The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the red LED is ON The driver can view the LEDs either through the rear view mirror or by looking at the display above the rear window The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow LEDs when it is ON and detecting no obstacles The following chart show...

Page 163: ...cm Yellow None 4th LED 31 5 in 80 cm 39 3 in 100 cm Yellow None 5th LED 25 5 in 65 cm 33 5 in 85 cm Yellow None 6th LED 20 in 50 cm 27 6 in 70 cm Yellow None 7th LED 16 in 40 cm 19 7 in 50 cm Red Red Yes intermittent 8th LED 6 in 15 cm 11 8 in 30 cm Red Yes continuous NOTE The Rear Park Sense System will MUTE the radio if on when the audible warning is activated UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR ...

Page 164: ...r 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 Sense System should only be used as a parking aid and is unable to recognize every obstacle including ...

Page 165: ...e shift lever is changed to R Reverse and the system is disabled the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime once per ignition cycle and it will display the message The Rear Park Assist Switch LED will be ON when the Rear Park Assist System is disabled or defective The Rear Park Assist Switch LED will be OFF when the system is enabled The system can be turned on or off through the Electroni...

Page 166: ...of the instrument cluster of the rear of your vehicle whenever it is put into R Reverse The camera is located in the light bar over the rear license plate NOTE Refer to Setting Display Properties under System Settings in the Navigation User s Manual for instructions regarding navigation screen brightness ad justments Use the following steps to access the Rear Backup Cam era feature 1 Start the eng...

Page 167: ...ure to do so can result in serious injury or death 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 Sys tem to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recommended that the driver look fre que...

Page 168: ...lens 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 ...

Page 169: ...d hold the VENT button to open the vent The sunroof can be stopped at any position between closed and full vent To close the sunroof from the vent position press and hold the CLOSE button forward Releasing the button will stop the movement of the sunroof and the sunroof will remain in the partial vent position until the button is pushed forward again NOTE The power sunroof buttons remain active fo...

Page 170: ...en the sunroof During the Express Open operation any movement of the button will stop the sunroof and it will remain in a partial open position Again momentarily pressing the button rearward will activate the Express Open Feature To close the sunroof press and hold the CLOSE button forward Again any release of the button will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open conditio...

Page 171: ...ry may result Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear ...

Page 172: ... side outlet is connected directly to the battery The driver s side outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit if equipped with an optional Smoker s Package A third outlet is located on the back of the front center console near the floor and is also controlled by the ignition switch A fourth outlet is located on the driver s side in the rear cargo area and is also controlled by the...

Page 173: ...ssories 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 suffi ciently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these intermitten...

Page 174: ...holders are no longer needed Second Row Seat Cupholders On vehicles equipped with five passenger seating the second row seat cupholders are located in middle of the seatback armrest Pull down on the armrest to access the cupholders Push the armrest up when the cupholders are no longer needed Six Passenger Seating Cupholders Five Passenger Seating Cupholders 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR V...

Page 175: ...pholders If Equipped There are cupholders located in each rear trim panel for the third row seat passengers STORAGE Console Features The center consoles may be equipped with a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover The bottom of the console bins may also have built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes Rear Cargo Storage Bin If Equipped The storage bin is located in the floor...

Page 176: ...ened 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 compart ment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store in the vehicle Stowed Position 1 Fold down the thi...

Page 177: ...wn hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap In a sudden stop or collision 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 ve hicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injur...

Page 178: ...ion WARNING To help protect against personal injury passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack The load must not exceed 150 lbs 6...

Page 179: ...h one person standing on each side of the vehicle moving the cross bar at the same time Once the cross bar is in place press the lower edge of the cross bar button to lock it into position Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has properly locked into position NOTE To reduce the amount of wind noise when the cross bars are not in use move both cross bars next to each other towards t...

Page 180: ...ard lift to loads This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle WARNING Cargo must be securely tied before driving your ve hicle Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle particularly at high speeds resulting in personal in jury or property damage Follow the Roof Rack Cau tions when carrying cargo on your roof rack LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM The...

Page 181: ...e Information Center EVIC If Equipped 199 Oil Change Required 202 Customer Programmable Features If Equipped 203 Compass Display If Equipped 207 Mini Trip Functions If Equipped 208 m Setting The Analog Clock 209 m Electronic Digital Clock 209 Clock Setting Procedure 210 m Radio General Information 210 Radio Broadcast Signals 210 Two Types Of Signals 211 Electrical Disturbances 211 AM Reception 211...

Page 182: ...n 222 CD Player Operation 226 CD DVD Changer Operation 228 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 228 Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play 230 Operating Instructions MP3 Player Portable Walkman 231 Operating Instructions Video Games Camcorders 231 m 6 Disc CD DVD Changer RDV If Equipped 232 Operating Instructions CD DVD Changer 233 Eject EJT Button 235 Operating Instructions Remote Control 235 Op...

Page 183: ...hannels 247 Using The PTY Program Type Button If Equipped 247 PTY Button 9Scan9 247 PTY Button 9Seek9 248 Satellite Antenna 248 Reception Quality 248 m Remote Sound System Controls 249 Radio Operation 249 CD Player 249 m CD DVD Disc Maintenance 250 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 250 m Climate Controls 250 Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System 251 Mode Control 252 Manual Air Conditionin...

Page 184: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 185: ...BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 4 ...

Page 186: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 187: ...atisfactorily 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 I...

Page 188: ... 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 Indica...

Page 189: ... a problem with the anti 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 i...

Page 190: ...ith 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 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light Traction Control System TCS Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during accelera tion apply as little throttle as possible While driving ease up on the accelerator Adapt your speed and ...

Page 191: ...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 driven Therefore if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement be sure to keep a record of the reading before and...

Page 192: ... started See your authorized dealer service center as soon as possible Change Oil Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Change Oil message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which mea...

Page 193: ...e 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 the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing The Malfunction Indicato...

Page 194: ... 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 this...

Page 195: ...the tire to over heat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability NOTE Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsi bility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underin flation has not reached the level to trigger illumination...

Page 196: ...S has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels the spare is not moni tored or equipped with a sensor TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may result when using re placement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not ...

Page 197: ... the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC messages 24 Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion If this light is accompanied by a continuous chime the engine temperature is critically hot and the vehicle should be turned off immediately The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible 25 Liftgate Ajar If Equipped This light turns on if the liftgat...

Page 198: ...on while the engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the gear selector is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually 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 a...

Page 199: ...ss display Mini Trip functions Pressing the MENU button will change the displayed programming features Pressing the STEP button will display the available choices Pressing 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 chi...

Page 200: ... ONLY LIST ALERT MESSAGES UNLOCK TO OPEN LIFTGATE with a single chime PUT IN PARK FOR LIFTGATE with a single chime TOO COLD FOR PWR LIFTGATE with a single chime TOO HOT FOR PWR LIFTGATE with a single 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...

Page 201: ...CHANNELS DEFAULTED DID NOT TRAIN 1 2 3 OR 4 TIRE S LOW PRESSURE Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System in the Starting And Oper ating Tire Section SERVICE TIRE SYSTEM SOON Refer to Tire Pres sure Monitor System in the Starting And Operating Tire Section TCS SUSPENDED Traction Control System with a graphic and single chime TCS ACTIVE Traction Control System with a graphic SERVICE TCS SYSTEM Traction...

Page 202: ...he scheduled maintenance perform the following procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure ...

Page 203: ... while in this display will disable enable the Rear Park Assist System The EVIC will display the following message PARK ASSIST DISABLED after the feature has been disabled and SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM if there is a prob lem with the system Service Interval When this feature is selected a service interval between 2 000 miles 3 200 km and 6 000 miles 10 000 km in 500 mile 800 km increments may be ...

Page 204: ...5 mph 25 km h Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Auto Unlock On Exit When this feature is selected all the vehicle s doors will unlock when the driver s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P Park or N Neu tral position Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st When this featur...

Page 205: ...l select Yes or No Flash Lights On Lock Unlock When this feature is selected the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select Yes or No Headlamp Delay When this feature is selected t...

Page 206: ...eature provides automatic driver s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the vehicle The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature 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 displ...

Page 207: ...may wish to manually calibrate the compass Prior to calibration make sure the proper zone is selected To put into a Calibration Mode Turn on the ignition switch and set the display to Compass Press the RESET button for at least 10 seconds until the COMPASS CALIBRATING message appears Release the MENU button and drive the vehicle in one or more complete three 360 circles under 5 mph 8 km h in an ar...

Page 208: ...zone as shown in the map Press the RESET button to set the new variance zone and resume normal operation Mini Trip Functions If Equipped This displays information on the following Average Fuel Economy ECO AVG Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset The minimum average fuel economy that will be displayed on reset is 0 3 mpg Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be ...

Page 209: ...ll only occur if the resettable function is currently being displayed SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel press and hold the but ton until the setting is correct The clock will adjust slowly at first and then quicker the longer the button is held ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio A dig...

Page 210: ...ll displayed continuously Clock Setting Procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position and press the time button Using the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object press either the hour H or minute M buttons on the radio 2 Press the H button to set hours or the M button to set minutes The time setting will increase each time you press a button RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadc...

Page 211: ... part of the AM reception They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning power lines and neon signs FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia tions interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out leaving the r...

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: ...ous Music Program Type Radio Display 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 function only operates when in the FM and Satellite if ...

Page 214: ...e 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 continue to tune until you release the button The frequency wil...

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

Page 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: ...pported 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 Maximum ...

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

Page 220: ... 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 2 button plays the beginning of the MP3 file Pressing the button within the first ...

Page 221: ...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 222: ...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 223: ...ous Music Program Type Radio Display 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 function only operates when in the FM and Satellite if ...

Page 224: ...e 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 continue to tune until you release the button The frequency wil...

Page 225: ...nd station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push button twice To Change From Clock To Radi...

Page 226: ...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 227: ... 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 228: ...ported 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 Maximum n...

Page 229: ...3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specification Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 4...

Page 230: ...d of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play SEEK Button CD Mode For MP3 Play Pressing the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File Pressing the SEEK 2 button plays the beginning of the MP3 file Pressing the button within the first...

Page 231: ...nstructions 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 Manual Operating Instructions MP3 Player Portable Walkman An MP3 player can be connected to the audio system Connect the cables to the RCA jacks located on the front of the CD DVD changer NOTE Fo...

Page 232: ... 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 is provided for func tions such as changing tracks or DVD functions as well as selecting discs loaded in the 6 disc CD DVD changer while listening to the Rear Audio Video System The Rear Seat Audio Vide...

Page 233: ...l 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 vehicles equipped with the premium version the light above the chosen button will ...

Page 234: ...atically 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 w...

Page 235: ...nal 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 Rem...

Page 236: ...7 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 237: ...rrows will cause 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 This button mutes audio playing through...

Page 238: ...T PREV Buttons 2 15 Press the up arrow or the NEXT button for the next chapter or track on the disc Press the down arrow or PREV button to return to the 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 Button...

Page 239: ... Service To replace the batteries for the remote control slide the cover 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 Lowering Video Screen UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 4 ...

Page 240: ... width of the screen picture 2 Enter Button This button will enter the selection from the on screen menu 3 Brightness Button Changes the brightness of the screen picture Video Screen and Controls 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 241: ...te 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 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 4 ...

Page 242: ...ny 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 light will illuminate on the headphone earpiece to indicate th...

Page 243: ...eadphones if Rear Seat Audio is turned ON Video will be displayed on the screen if connected to a video device Your auxiliary device must be disconnected or turned off to return to DVD changer mode NOTE To operate a video game unit a DC to AC adapter may be required plug the adapter into any power outlet Listed below is the standard RCA Jack Cable connection You may also want to refer to the manuf...

Page 244: ...ocated in the underfloor storage compartment in the rear cargo area A single disc containing map information for the entire United States and parts of Canada is stored in the DVD unit Updated DVD s are available from your authorized dealer To replace the navigation map DVD lift the storage bin cover and liner in the rear cargo area press the eject button and the disc will eject Gently insert the n...

Page 245: ...888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com Please have the following information available when changing your subscription 1 The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 2 Your Vehicle Identification Number Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ENS SID The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Num ber can be accessed to retrieve the 12...

Page 246: ...since any button was pushed Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB RAH REV and RBK Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until 9S A9 appears in the display A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP RBU RAZ RB1 and RBQ Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word 9SIRIUS9 appears in the display These radios will also display the foll...

Page 247: ...stomer Care at 888 539 7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblock ing Please have your ESN SID information available Storing and Selecting Pre Set Channels In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre set stations you may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button memory These satellite channel pre set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre set memory stations Follow the memory pre ...

Page 248: ...d around the trunk lid antenna if equipped Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger lug gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons...

Page 249: ...g describes the left hand rocker switch operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand switch will tune to the next pre set station that you have programmed in the radio pre set push button CD Play...

Page 250: ...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 251: ...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 251...

Page 252: ...th the driver and front seat passenger The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns of air distribution NOTE To improve your selection choices the system allows you to operate at intermediate positions between the major modes These intermediate positions are iden ti...

Page 253: ...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 253 4 ...

Page 254: ... 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 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 255: ...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 255 4 ...

Page 256: ...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 257: ... 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 258: ...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 259: ...put 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 9AUTO HI9 or 9AUTO LO9 buttons The system now automatically regulates the heating and air conditioning system includ ing blower spee...

Page 260: ...y as 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 ...

Page 261: ...ure 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 9DUAL9 button a second time or adjusting the passenger s 9TEMP9 button will return the system to dual independent temperature operation Manual Operation This system offers a full compl...

Page 262: ...ly 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 o...

Page 263: ...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 263 4 ...

Page 264: ...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 9AUTO HI9 or 9AUTO LO9 This mode should be used when airflow to the floor and windshield is desired Floor Outlets Mix Outlets 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 265: ...st 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...

Page 266: ... 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 267: ... seat occupants to control the rear fan speed using the switch located in the center console between the second row seats By pressing the 9REAR9 button a third time the rear fan will shut off When the ATC display reads 9REAR AUTO9 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 9REAR9 only the rear seat ...

Page 268: ...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 269: ...Press the 9OUTSIDE TEMP9 button again or press the passenger s 9TEMP9 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 op...

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Page 271: ...rting Above 4 000 Ft 1 219 m 276 If Engine Fails To Start 277 After Starting 278 m Engine Block Heater If Equipped 278 m Automatic Transmission 278 Brake Transmission Interlock System 279 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System 280 Reset Mode Electronic Transmission 280 m AutoStick 282 AutoStickt Operation 282 AutoStickt General Information 282 m All Wheel Drive If Equipped 284 5 ...

Page 272: ...ire Safety Information 294 Tire Markings 294 Tire Identification Number TIN 298 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 299 m Tires General Information 303 Tire Pressure 303 Tire Inflation Pressures 304 Radial Ply Tires 306 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 307 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 307 Tire Spinning 308 Tread Wear Indicators 309 Life Of Tire 309 Replacement Tires 310 Alignment And Balance 311 m Tire ...

Page 273: ...mation 324 m Fuel Requirements 325 3 8L Gasoline Engines 325 4 0L Gasoline Engines 325 Reformulated Gasoline 326 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 326 MMT In Gasoline 327 Materials Added To Fuel 327 Fuel System Cautions 327 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 328 m Adding Fuel 329 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 329 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 330 m Vehicle Loading 331 Vehicle Certification Label 331 Gross Vehicle Weight ...

Page 274: ...ation 338 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 338 Trailer And Tongue Weight 341 Towing Requirements 342 Towing Tips 347 m Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 348 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 348 274 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 275: ... may cause excessive heat in the exhaust system re sulting in overheating and vehicle fire which may cause serious 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 win dows other controls or m...

Page 276: ...to 15 seconds and repeat steps 1 5 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 220 F 29 C Follow the same instructions in the Normal Starting procedure To insure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater available fro...

Page 277: ...uld result in flash fire causing serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mission 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 o...

Page 278: ...eather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the vehicle It has a removable cap that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Module WARNING Remember to disconnect the cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 volt electrical cord could cause...

Page 279: ...lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Brake Transmission Interlock System This system prev...

Page 280: ...l system malfunctions there is an override for the interlock system In order to override this system the key must be in the ignition with the switch in the ACC or ON positions Pull up and rearward on the shifter bezel ring The override can be activated by pressing the pink colored tab which can be accessed through the lower right corner of the shifter bezel ring While the override is pressed the s...

Page 281: ...d possible injury or damage R Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop N Neutral Engine may be started in this range D Overdrive To be used for most city and highway driving it provides smoothest upshifts and downshifts and best fuel economy When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using the D Overdrive position such as when operating the vehicle und...

Page 282: ...ft triggers a downshift and to the Right an upshift The gear position will display in the instrument cluster on the transaxle range indicator NOTE In Autostickt mode the transaxle will only shift up or down when the driver moves the selector lever to the Right for shifting up or to the Left when shifting down AutoStickT General Information You can start out in first or second gear The system will ...

Page 283: ... and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off If the system detects a problem it will disable the AutoStickt mode and the transaxle will return to the automatic mode until the problem is corrected 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 ...

Page 284: ...with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required Under nor mal driving conditions the front wheels provide most of the traction 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 Additionally on dry pavement under heavy throttle input where one may have n...

Page 285: ... that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the Park position To release the parking brake pull out on the parking brake release located on the left side of the instrument panel When parking 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 th...

Page 286: ...nual transmission in Reverse or first gear Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury 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 win dows other controls or move the vehicle ...

Page 287: ...have your full braking capacity in an emergency If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capability the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop In addition if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak as the brake fluid in the...

Page 288: ... stop WARNING Anti lock system ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond 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 289: ...ht and the ABS Light remain on the Anti Lock brakes ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not function ing Immediate repair to the ABS system is required 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 worki...

Page 290: ... give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during park...

Page 291: ...ERY 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 dangerous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels You could ...

Page 292: ...in sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent dam age to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flow ing wate...

Page 293: ...ough standing water This will minimize wave effects Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always inspect your ve hicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears con taminated ...

Page 294: ...ress on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes Getting water inside your vehicle s engine can cause it to lockup and stall out and leave you stranded Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE P Passenger Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards P Metri...

Page 295: ...ic 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 ti...

Page 296: ...re 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 9R9 means Radial Construction 9D9 means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in 296 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 297: ...ditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank 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 load...

Page 298: ...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 299: ...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 299 5 ...

Page 300: ...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 301: ... 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 302: ...302 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 303: ... 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 304: ... uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure 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 o...

Page 305: ...ld tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes 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 i...

Page 306: ... with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Don t drive a 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...

Page 307: ...y 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 more than one compact spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not tak...

Page 308: ... the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual for a...

Page 309: ...d 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 replaced Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven STARTING AND OPERATING 309 5 ...

Page 310: ...for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found on the ...

Page 311: ...city other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result ...

Page 312: ...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 313: ...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 ope...

Page 314: ...vers side B pillar The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after a vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 km after ...

Page 315: ...once the updated tire pressures have been received The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h to receive this information For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than 3 hours placard of 35 F 241 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 30 psi 207 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F 7 C will decrease the t...

Page 316: ...lt CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPMS sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tir...

Page 317: ... NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and too main tain the proper pressure The Basic TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activ...

Page 318: ...of excessive snow and or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPMS sensors NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel and tire assembly that does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore it will not be monitored by the TPMS In the event that the compact spare tire is swapped with a low pressure r...

Page 319: ...will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low In addition 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 you vehicle and inflate each tire to the vehicle s recom mended cold placard pressure value The system will ...

Page 320: ...ot be monitored by the TPMS In the event that the compact spare tire is swapped with a low pressure road tire each ignition key cycle will still show the TPMS Lamp to be ON a chime to sound and a 1 Tire Low Pressure message to appear in the EVIC Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire the TPMS will update automatically an...

Page 321: ...s which display in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and a graphic displaying tire pressures Yellow Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPMS Telltale Lamp will illuminate in the instru ment cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low The EVIC will show a graphic d...

Page 322: ...y of the pressure value s will stop flash ing and the TPMS Lamp will extinguish once the up dated tire pressure s have been received The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h for the TPMS to receive this information Service Tire System Soon The TPMS Telltale Lamp will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected The system fa...

Page 323: ...ashes A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios 1 Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors 2 Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of excessive snow and or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using whe...

Page 324: ...TPMS Lamp will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires In addition the graphic display in the EVIC will update with a new pressure value The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h for the TPMS to receive this information General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules a...

Page 325: ...ormance when using high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane range of 87 to 89 The manufacturer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance The use of premium gasoline is not recommended Under normal conditions the use of premium gasoline will not provide a benefit over high quality regular and mid grade gaso lines and in some circumstances may result in poorer performance Light ...

Page 326: ...lated gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with t...

Page 327: ...MMT It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu lated gasolines Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives are not neede...

Page 328: ...ives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas whi...

Page 329: ...cated in the instrument cluster just below the Fuel Gage The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys tem could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impuri...

Page 330: ...t the fuel filler cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not tighten properly the Malfunction Indicator Light may come on Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled WARNING A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling Loose Fuel Filler Cap Messa...

Page 331: ... This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated If the seatbacks are folded for carrying cargo do not exceed the specified GVWR and GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear of the driver s door The label contains the following information Name of manufacturer Month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Ratin...

Page 332: ...g is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front and rear GAWR The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation Weigh it on a commerc...

Page 333: ...riving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR but the total load is within the specified GVWR you must redistribute the weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration Note that neither the GVWR or the GAWR capacities have been exce...

Page 334: ...hicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Trailer Weight GTW ...

Page 335: ...R A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Tongue Weight TW The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases it should not be less than 10 or more than 15 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The maximum height and maximum width of ...

Page 336: ...e consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety The addition of a friction hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on Vehicle and Tra...

Page 337: ...Weight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System STARTING AND OPERATING 337 5 ...

Page 338: ...ed towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4540 kg All trailer hitches should be professi...

Page 339: ...00 kg 40 SQ FT 3 to 4 persons Luggage 3 000 lbs 1 360 kg 300 lbs 136 kg 8 600 lbs 3 900 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 on the Tire and Loading Information placar...

Page 340: ...to 2 persons Luggage 2 600 lbs 1 179 kg 260 lbs 117 kg 7 700 lbs 3 492 kg 40 SQ FT 3 to 4 persons Luggage 2 100 lbs 952 kg 210 lbs 95 kg N A N A 5 to 6 persons Luggage NOT Rec ommended N A Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE Your vehicle must be equipped with a trailer tow package trailer hitch and engine oil cooler in order to tow a gross trailer weight of 3 500 lbs 1 600 k...

Page 341: ...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 342: ...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 343: ... 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 th...

Page 344: ...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 345: ...ct trailer brakes to your vehicle s hy draulic brake lines 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 R...

Page 346: ... trailer harness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations 4 Pin Connector 346 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 347: ...nditions will improve perfor mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation See Maintaining Your Vehicle in Section 7 Maintenance Schedule in Sec tion 8 of this manual ...

Page 348: ...the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time put transmission in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily refer to Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more informa tion RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE...

Page 349: ...ge 354 Preparations For Jacking 355 Jacking Instructions 356 m Jump Starting Procedure 360 m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 362 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 363 With Ignition Key 363 Without The Ignition Key 365 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 365 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 365 6 ...

Page 350: ...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 351: ...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 352: ...ance 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 Remove the scissors jack and jack handle by rotating the small wing nut to the le...

Page 353: ...e 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 353 6 ...

Page 354: ...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 355: ...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 356: ...ce or slippery areas WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help pre vent 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 357: ...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 358: ... 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 359: ... vehicle as soon as possible 12 Secure the spare tire as follows 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 to the right until the wheel i...

Page 360: ...o 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 danger ous if done im...

Page 361: ...osition 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 each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result 5 Conn...

Page 362: ...w minutes then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged 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 o...

Page 363: ...e speed CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition Key Front Wheel Drive Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL the distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles 1...

Page 364: ...vehicle must be towed farther or at a higher rate of speed it must be transported on a flat bed truck All Transmissions CAUTION Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front with sling type towing equipment Damage to the front fascia will result Always use wheel lift equipment when towing from the front The only other approved method of towing is with a flat bed truck Do not tow the vehicle fr...

Page 365: ...gnition key is with a flat bed truck Proper towing equipment is neces sary to prevent damage to the vehicle TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission is only permitted within the limitations described in this section TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY The manufac...

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Page 367: ...73 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 373 m Replacement Parts 375 m Dealer Service 375 m Maintenance Procedures 376 Engine Oil 376 Engine Oil Filter 379 Drive Belt 379 Spark Plugs 379 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 380 Catalytic Converter 380 Maintenance Free Battery 382 Air Conditioner Maintenance 383 Power Steering Fluid Check 385 7 ...

Page 368: ...4 Brakes 394 Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check 396 Fuel System Hoses 397 Automatic Transmission 398 All Wheel Drive AWD If Equipped 400 Front And Rear Wheel Bearings 401 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 401 Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders 406 m Fuses Integrated Power Module 407 m Vehicle Storage 410 m Replacement Light Bulbs 411 m Bulb Replacement 412 Headlights 412 High...

Page 369: ...er Lights 413 Front Fog Light 414 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal Side Marker And Back Up Lights 415 License Light 415 m Fluids And Capacities 416 m Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 417 Engine 417 Chassis 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 7 ...

Page 370: ...3 8L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3 8L Engines 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 371: ...4 0L ENGINES Engine Compartment 4 0L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 7 ...

Page 372: ...Indicator Light It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indica tor Light on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy...

Page 373: ...function Indicator Light MIL Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off Take your vehicle in to a qualified Dealership Service center EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states which have an I M Inspection and Main...

Page 374: ...r start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station b The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD system is not ready you should see your authorized deale...

Page 375: ...alified service personnel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badl...

Page 376: ...ure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an inc...

Page 377: ...e in Section 8 of this manual for information on this system NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler M...

Page 378: ... Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 3 8 Liter Engines SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy Your engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to the Engine Compartment illustration in this section Lubri...

Page 379: ...e engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacture s engines have a full flow type oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service Mopar Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended ...

Page 380: ... The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can res...

Page 381: ...amage to the converter and the vehicle NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can...

Page 382: ...u will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance required WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Don t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep fl...

Page 383: ...on If a fast charger is used while battery is in vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of th...

Page 384: ...igerant is a hydrofluorocar bon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro tection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Sealers Stop Leak Products Seal Conditioners Compres sor Oil or Refrige...

Page 385: ... and to insure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Front Rear Suspension Ball Joints The suspension ball joints are permanently sealed No regul...

Page 386: ...ubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors liftgate and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention ...

Page 387: ...e frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc Windshield and Rear Window Washers The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared It is located in the engine compartment and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not ...

Page 388: ...jacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Bre...

Page 389: ...nset of freezing weather where applicable If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber crackin...

Page 390: ... coolant refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct coolant type CAUTION Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT en gine coolants may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection If a non HOAT coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emer gency it should be replaced with the specified cool ant as soon as possible Do not use plain water alone or alcoho...

Page 391: ...below 234 F 237 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water engine coolant solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurri...

Page 392: ...sal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by animals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child contact a physician immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Engine Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adeq...

Page 393: ...not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If antifreeze needs to be added contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent coolant additions are required or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools the cooling system should be pres sure tested f...

Page 394: ...ose hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose routing to be sure hoses do not come in contact with any heat source or moving component which may cause heat damage or mechanical wear Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Compone...

Page 395: ... the exhaust manifold Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present NOTE Often fluid such as oil power steering fluid and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera tions to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings Therefore oil wetness at the hose coupling a...

Page 396: ...ing 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 Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require ments described on the brake fluid reservoir With disc br...

Page 397: ...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 398: ...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 399: ...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 held between the finger tips Cold is when the fluid i...

Page 400: ...l for Mainte nance Schedules If the transmission is disassembled for any reason the fluid and filter should be changed Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid All Wheel Dr...

Page 401: ...e only the manufacturers recom mended fluid refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Fluid Changes Refer to Section 8 of this manual for Maintenance Sched ules for fluid change intervals Front And Rear Wheel Bearings Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed No regular maintenance is required for these compo nents Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion ...

Page 402: ...vel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and Tar Rem...

Page 403: ...ed due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos sible The cost of such repairs is considered the respon sibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or st...

Page 404: ...ing Leather Upholstery Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean Care should ...

Page 405: ...ialst products Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may sc...

Page 406: ...ey appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders Removal Grab the center of the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift upward Cleaning Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap Let soak for approximately one hour After one hour pull the liner from the water and dip it back ...

Page 407: ... 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 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 7 ...

Page 408: ...e 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 408 MAINTA...

Page 409: ... 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 C...

Page 410: ...tem over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery You may Disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run th...

Page 411: ...itches see your dealer for replace ment instructions All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Back up 921 Rear Stop Turn Signal 3157 Rear Sidemarker 194NA Fog Light 9145 Front Turn Signal 3457NAK Front Sidemarker 194NA Standard Headlight H13 License 168 MAINTA...

Page 412: ...the assem bly from the lower attachment clip 3 Disconnect the electrical connector 4 Remove the rubber boot seal 5 Rotate the bulb to the left and replace the bulb Reinstall the rubber boot seal and then the headlight module CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rub...

Page 413: ...urs at the bulb sockets of High Intensity Discharge HID headlights when the headlight switch is turned ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop erly See your authorized dealer for service NOTE On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis charge Headlights HID when the headlights are turned on there is a blue hue to the lights This diminishes and becomes more w...

Page 414: ...bulb reinstall the socket and then reinstall the headlight module Front Fog Light 1 Reach under the front fascia and grasp the front fog light bulb 2 Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the fog light module 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in c...

Page 415: ...ist the socket assembly to remove it from the housing 4 Pull the bulb out of the socket 5 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the tail light assembly License Light 1 Place a screwdriver in the slot next to the release tab and push on the release tab to remove the lens 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket Replace the bulb and push on the lens until it snaps into place MAINTAINING YOUR V...

Page 416: ...ines SAE 5W 20 API Certified 5 0 qts 4 7 liters Cooling System 4 0 Liter Engines Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equiva lent 10 7 qts 10 1 liters 3 8 Liter Engines Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equiva lent 11 8 qts 11 2 liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 417: ...cap for cor rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 4 0 Liter Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 10W 30 engine oil refer to oil viscosity chart for cor rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Oil Filter 3 8L 4 0L Engines Mopart 5281090 or equivalent Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Spark Plugs 3 8L 4 0L Engines ZFR5LP 13G Gap 050 in...

Page 418: ... equivalent AWD Rear Carrier Mopart Gear Lubricant 75W 90 or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder Mopart DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recom mended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MopartPower Steering Fluid 4 or MopartATF 4 Automatic Transmis sion Fluid 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 419: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance 420 m Maintenance Schedule 420 Required Maintenance Intervals 423 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 420: ...vidual 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 SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVI...

Page 421: ...r than your dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Oil Change Required in Use Factory Settings of the EVIC section in this manual or under Odometer Trip Odometer in the Instrument Cluster Descriptions section of this manual At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the veh...

Page 422: ...eded Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle 422 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 423: ... sary 12 000 20 000 12 Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary 12 000 20 000 12 Replace the air conditioning filter 12 000 20 000 12 Inspect the CV Joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months 24 000 40 000 24 Inspect Exhaust System Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months 24 000 40 000 24 Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and...

Page 424: ...taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing 60 000 100 000 60 Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary 90 000 150 000 90 Flush and replace the engine coolant 102 000 170 000 60 Replace the ignition cables on 3 3L and 3 8L engines 102 000 170 000 102 Replace the spark plugs on 3 8L 4 0L engines 102 000 170 000 102 Replace the timing belt on 4 0L engine 102 000 170 000 102 Change the automatic transmiss...

Page 425: ...ehicle 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 mechanic MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 425 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 427: ...are A List 428 Be Reasonable With Requests 428 m If You Need Assistance 428 m Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 431 m Mopart Parts 431 m Reporting Safety Defects 431 In Canada 432 m Publication Order Forms 432 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 434 Treadwear 434 Traction Grades 434 Temperature Grades 435 9 ...

Page 428: ... 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 429: ...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 430: ...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 431: ...hicle MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from your dealer They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra ti...

Page 432: ...ls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals No P O Boxes Service Manuals These comprehens...

Page 433: ...roven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance pro cedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety tips Call Toll Free at 1 800 890 4038 U S 1 800 ...

Page 434: ...f 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades repr...

Page 435: ...d to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloade...

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Page 438: ...ce 64 Airbag Window Side Curtain 51 Alarm Security Alarm 18 Alignment and Balance 311 All Wheel Drive AWD 284 400 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 248 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 390 391 416 Disposal 392 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 153 288 Anti Lock Warning Light 188 Anti Theft System 18 Appearance Care 401 Auto Down Power Windows 32 Auto Up Power Windows 33 Automatic Dimmi...

Page 439: ...ng 360 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 24 Bearings 401 Belts Drive 379 Body Mechanism Lubrication 386 B Pillar Location 299 Brake Assist System 154 Brake Control System Electronic 154 Brake Parking 285 Brake System 287 394 Anti Lock ABS 153 288 Fluid Check 396 418 Hoses 395 Warning Light 189 Brakes 287 394 Brake Transmission Interlock 279 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 77 Bulb Replacemen...

Page 440: ... Compact Disc Player Maintenance 250 Cellular Phone 89 250 Chains Tire 312 Changing A Flat Tire 352 Chart Tire Sizing 296 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 193 373 Child Restraint 67 69 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 71 74 Child Safety Locks 30 Child Seat 75 Clean Air Gasoline 326 Cleaning Wheels 403 Climate Control 250 Clock 209 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 250 Compact Spare Tire 307 ...

Page 441: ...7 Cruise Control Speed Control 144 Cruise Light 193 Cup Holder 174 406 Customer Assistance 428 Data Recorder Event 65 Dealer Service 375 Defroster Rear Window 269 Defroster Windshield 79 256 265 Delay Intermittent Wipers 141 Diagnostic System Onboard 372 Digital Video Disc DVD Player 232 Dimmer Switch Headlight 139 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 399 Oil Engine 376 Disabled Vehicle Towing 363 Dis...

Page 442: ...54 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 144 Electronic Stability Program ESP 155 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 166 199 Emergency In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher 350 Jacking 352 Jump Starting 360 Overheating 351 Emission Control System Maintenance 373 420 Engine 77 370 371 Air Cleaner 380 Air Cleaner Filter 380 Block Heater 278 Break In Recommendations 77 Checking Oil Level 376 Co...

Page 443: ... Mirrors 87 Fabric Care 404 405 Filters Air Cleaner 380 Air Conditioning 269 384 Automatic Transaxle 400 Engine Oil 379 417 Engine Oil Disposal 379 Flashers Hazard Warning 350 Turn Signal 139 188 413 415 Flooded Engine Starting 277 Floor Console 175 Fluid Capacities 416 Fluid Leaks 80 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 399 Brake 396 418 Power Steering 385 418 Fluids 417 Fluids Lubricants an...

Page 444: ...Linkt 146 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 329 330 373 Gasoline Clean Air 326 Gasoline Fuel 325 Gasoline Reformulated 326 Gauges Coolant Temperature 187 Fuel 188 Odometer 191 Speedometer 188 Tachometer 191 Gearshift 281 General Information 18 25 114 324 Glass Cleaning 405 Grocery Bag Retainer 128 Gross Axle Weight Rating 332 335 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 332 334 Hands Free Phone UConnect 89 Hazard Drivin...

Page 445: ...meLinkt Garage Door Opener Transmitter 146 Hood Release 133 Hoses 394 397 Ignition 12 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Illuminated Entry 20 Immobilizer Sentry Key 15 Indicator Traction Control 190 Infant Restraint 68 69 Information Center Vehicle 199 Instrument Cluster 185 186 187 Instrument Panel and Controls 184 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 405 Integrated Power Module Fuses 407 Interior Appearan...

Page 446: ...r Belts 39 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 71 74 Latches Hood 133 Lead Free Gasoline 325 Life of Tires 309 Liftgate 34 Lights 80 134 Airbag 54 64 79 197 Anti Lock 188 Automatic Headlights 137 Back Up 415 Brake Warning 189 Bulb Replacement 411 412 Courtesy Reading 134 Cruise 193 Daytime Running 138 Dimmer Switch Headlight 136 Door Ajar 197 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 156 ...

Page 447: ...Servicing 415 Rear Tail 415 Seat Belt Reminder 194 Service 411 412 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 193 Side Marker 415 Traction Control 156 Turn Signal 136 139 413 415 Voltage 187 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 187 Washer Fluid 197 Load Leveling System 180 Loading Vehicle 331 333 Capacities 333 Tires 299 Locks Door 26 Steering Wheel 14 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH ...

Page 448: ...ctric Remote 88 Exterior Folding 87 Heated 89 Memory 129 Outside 87 Rearview 86 Vanity 89 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 314 Mopar Parts 375 431 Multi Function Control Lever 136 Navigation System 166 244 New Vehicle Break In Period 77 Occupant Restraints 38 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 325 Odometer 191 Trip 191 Oil Change Indicator 192 202 Oil Change Indicator Rese...

Page 449: ...wner s Manual Operator Manual 432 Panic Alarm 24 Park Sense System Rear 160 Parking Brake 285 Parking On Hill 285 Passing Light 139 Pedals Adjustable 159 Pets Transporting 77 Phone Cellular 89 Phone Hands Free UConnect 89 Placard Tire and Loading Information 299 Power Brakes 287 Distribution Center Fuses 407 Door Locks 27 Lift Gate 35 Mirrors 88 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 172 Seats 115 116...

Page 450: ... Rear Park Sense System 160 Rear Seating Flexibility 126 Rear Window Defroster 269 Rear Window Features 141 Rear Wiper Washer 141 Rearview Mirrors 86 Reclining Front Seats 120 Recorder Event Data 65 Recreational Towing 348 365 Reminder Seat Belt 47 Remote Control 235 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 249 Replacement Keys 16 Replacement Parts 375 Replacement Tires 310 R...

Page 451: ...e 420 Seat Belt Maintenance 406 Seat Belt Reminder 47 Seat Belts 38 39 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 44 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 44 And Pregnant Women 48 49 Child Restraint 67 69 Extender 49 Front Seat 39 Pretensioners 47 Rear Seat 39 Reminder 194 Untwisting Procedure 45 Seats 115 Adjustment 121 Cleaning 405 Easy Entry 123 132 Heated 118 Memory 129 Power 115 116 Reclining 120 Tilting 123 Sec...

Page 452: ...79 Speed Control Cruise Control 144 Speedometer 188 Starting 275 Automatic Transmission 276 Engine Fails to Start 277 Starting and Operating 275 Starting Procedures 275 Steering Linkage 386 Power 290 385 Shaft Seal 385 Tilt Column 143 Wheel Lock 14 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 249 Storage 175 410 Storage Vehicle 268 410 Storing Your Vehicle 410 Sun Roof 169 Sun Visor Extension 89 S...

Page 453: ...ire Safety Information 294 Tires 80 303 434 Aging Life of Tires 309 Air Pressure 303 Alignment 311 Chains 312 Changing 352 Compact Spare 307 General Information 303 High Speed 306 Inflation Pressures 304 Jacking 352 Life of Tires 309 Load Capacity 299 300 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 314 Quality Grading 434 Radial 306 Replacement 310 Rotation 313 Safety 294 303 Sizes 296 Snow Tires 313 Spare Tire ...

Page 454: ...tick 145 281 282 Overdrive 281 Selection of Lubricant 398 418 Transmission 398 Automatic 398 Filter 400 Fluid 398 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 24 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 146 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 24 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Transporting Pets 77 Tread Wear Indicators 309 Trip Odometer 191 Trip Odometer Reset Button 191 Turn ...

Page 455: ... 232 Warning Flasher Hazard 350 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 187 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 431 Washer Adding Fluid 142 387 Washers Windshield 140 Washing Vehicle 402 Water Driving Through 292 Wheel Alignment and Balance 311 Wheel and Wheel Trim 403 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 403 Wheel Bearings 401 Wheel Nut Torque 360 Wind Buffeting 34 171 Window Fogging 268 Wind...

Page 456: ...Wipers Intermittent 141 YES Essentialst Fabric Cleaning Procedure 405 Zone Control Temperature Control 252 456 INDEX ...

Page 457: ...y SALES CODE REV AM AND FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD DVD CHANGER CONTROLS Radio OperationCD Player OperationCD DVD Changer OperationNotes On Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play Operating Instructions MP3 Player Portable WalkmanOperating Instructions Video Games Camcorders6 DISC CD DVD CHANGER RDV IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions CD DVD ChangerEJECT EJT But...

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