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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains

WARNINGS

against op-

erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains

CAUTIONS

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dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible
from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears on the Automobile Information
Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the
vehicle registration, and the title.

NOTE:

It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

VIN Location

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INTRODUCTION

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Summary of Contents for 300 2010

Page 1: ...300 O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 505 10 INDEX 515 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

Page 5: ...TE After you read the manual it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the...

Page 6: ...1 INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 7: ...ay miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the title...

Page 8: ...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 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 10: ...y In Ignition Reminder 15 䡵 Sentry Key威 16 Replacement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 18 Rearming Of The System 18 To Arm The System 18 To Disarm The System 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry If Equipped 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 To Unlock The Doors 21 To Lock The Doors 24 To Unlatch The Trunk 25 2 ...

Page 11: ... Protection Door Lock 37 䡵 Windows 40 Power Windows 40 Wind Buffeting 43 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release 43 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning 44 Trunk Emergency Release 44 䡵 Occupant Restraints 45 Lap Shoulder Belts 46 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 52 Automatic Locking Retractors ALR Mode If Equipped 52 Seat Belt Pretensioners If Equipped 53 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert威 53 Seat Belts A...

Page 12: ...ta Recorder EDR 69 Child Restraints 71 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 80 䡵 Safety Tips 81 Transporting Passengers 81 Exhaust Gas 81 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 82 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 84 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 13: ...reless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three with detents and one that is spring loaded The detent posi tions are OFF ACC and RUN The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When re leased from the START position the switch automatically returns to the RUN position NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Go the Ele...

Page 14: ... Entry Keyless Go Key Fobs can only be used with Passive Entry Keyless Go equipped vehicles Non Passive Entry Keyless Go Key Fobs can only be used with Non Passive Entry Keyless Go vehicles The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead The emergency key is also for locking the glove box You can keep the emergency key with you w...

Page 15: ...lay the ignition switch position OFF ACC RUN Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is placed...

Page 16: ...n the ACC or RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the Key Fob is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC sounds a signal to rem...

Page 17: ...osition the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics This condition will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation vehicle running for longer than 10 sec onds it indicates that there i...

Page 18: ...s number is required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho rized dealer this procedure consists of programming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics A blank Key Fob is one that has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the authorized dealer Customer ...

Page 19: ...s off after 15 minutes and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself To Arm the System Vehicles Not Equipped with Keyless Go Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door LOCK switch while the driver or passenger door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter After the last door is closed or if all doors are closed the Vehicle Secu...

Page 20: ...ity Alarm remains armed during trunk entry Pressing the TRUNK button will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm If someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and opens any door the alarm will sound When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create condition...

Page 21: ...disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Check the vehicle for tampering ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or unlock any door The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned ON from the LOCK position NOTE None of the courtesy lights will ope...

Page 22: ...ash to acknowledge the unlock signal The illuminated entry system will also turn on If your vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry refer to Passive Entry System If Equipped under Door Locks for further information Remote Key Unlock Driver Door All Doors 1st Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the ...

Page 23: ...e RKE transmit ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the security alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm armed will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the security alarm Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter When this feature is turned on and...

Page 24: ...re in the vehicle will activate the security alarm Opening a door with the security alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the security alarm Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter When this feature is turned on and the vehicle is equipped ...

Page 25: ...ic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans mitter for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 sec onds Then press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK ...

Page 26: ...rk lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph 24 km h or greater NOTE The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition switch in the ACC or RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activa...

Page 27: ...hrough a door located on the rear of the RKE transmitter Insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the access door 2 Remove and replace the battery Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol Battery Replacement 1 Battery Access Door 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YO...

Page 28: ...smitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the RKE transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Key Fob Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to st...

Page 29: ...d with Keyless Go the remote start feature will operate with the Start Stop button installed in the ignition switch WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Car bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from chi...

Page 30: ...or a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle NOTE To avoid unintentional shut downs the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Be...

Page 31: ...ss Go feature the message Insert Key Turn To On will display in the EVIC until you insert the Key Fob Once inserted the message Turn To On will display in the EVIC until you turn the Key Fob to ON For vehicles equipped with Keyless Go feature the message Push Button Insert Key will display in the EVIC until you push the START button DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door push the door lock...

Page 32: ...y from the ignition and lock your vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the key in the ignition or leave a vehicle with Keyless Go i...

Page 33: ...or is open the Key Fob is in the ignition OFF or ACC position a chime will sound as a reminder to remove the Key Fob If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Go opening the driver s door when the vehicle s ignition switch is placed in ACC or RUN engine stopped will cause the reminder chime to sound Refer to Starting Procedures in Start ing And Operating for further details Automatic Door Locks The...

Page 34: ...r further information For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the Key Fob in the ignition switch 2 Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and RUN and then back to OFF four times ending up in the OFF position do not start engine 3 Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the program...

Page 35: ...re can be enabled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the EVIC refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor mation For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the Key Fob in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch ...

Page 36: ...dle has not been used for 72 hours the passive entry feature for that handle may time out Also if it has been raining on a passive entry door handle for 24 hours that door handle s passive entry feature may be deactivated Pulling the deacti vated front door handle will reactivate that door handle s passive entry feature If wearing hand gloves the Passive Entry door handle unlock sensitivity can be...

Page 37: ...KE transmitter inside your vehicle the Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the passenger compartment for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters If one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected the Pa...

Page 38: ...doors NOTE After an outside handle lock cycle the system will not allow a passive entry to unlock the same door for two seconds However the RKE unlock function will work during this time period The passive entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle s int...

Page 39: ...is in the unlocked position WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death NOTE After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys tem always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired pos...

Page 40: ...r Lock System 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key or similar object into the child lock control and pull it downward 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door NOTE After disengaging the Child Protection Door Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position Child Lock Control 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3...

Page 41: ...l remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power win dow switches will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time is programmable Refer to Electronic Vehicle...

Page 42: ...w switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop To stop the window from going all the way down during the AUTO down operation pull up on the switch briefly AUTO Up Feature with Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped Lift the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go up automatically To stop the window from going all the way up during the AUTO up oper...

Page 43: ...switch on the driver s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the passenger doors To disable the window controls press and release the window lockout button setting it in the DOWN position To enable the window controls press and release the window lockout button again setting it in the UP position Reset Anytime the vehicle battery is disconnected or goes dead the AUTO up func...

Page 44: ...ing If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open then adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel NOTE The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate The trunk lid can be released from outside ...

Page 45: ...unk from outside or through the inside of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke Trunk Emergency Release The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency release handle It is located on ...

Page 46: ...y managing occupant energy during an impact event if equipped If you will be carrying children too small for adult sized seat belts the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH feature can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems For more information on LATCH see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH NOTE The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator de...

Page 47: ... they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap shoulder belts ...

Page 48: ...se are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision best Continued WARNING Continued Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas sengers safe too Two people should never...

Page 49: ... seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out the Lap Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate into Buckle 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 50: ...lt that is worn under your arm is 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 not protect you from ...

Page 51: ...he belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on y...

Page 52: ...or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push and fully depress the button above the webbing to release the anchorage then move it ...

Page 53: ...he 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 Automatic Locking Retractors ALR Mode If Equipped In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The Automatic Locking Mode is avail able on all passenger seating positions with...

Page 54: ...for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the airbags the pretension ers are single use items A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replac...

Page 55: ...secured by seat belts and cargo is properly stowed BeltAlert威 Programming The BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by performing the following steps NOTE Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend de activating the BeltAlert威 1 With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except RUN or START buckle the driver s seat belt 2 Turn the ignition switch to the R...

Page 56: ...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 across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat bel...

Page 57: ...ed Front Airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE These airbags are certified to the new Federal r...

Page 58: ... vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a win dow If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags they are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during airbag deployment After ...

Page 59: ...ing of the second stage determines whether the output force is low medium or high If a low output is sufficient to meet the need the remaining gas in the inflator is expended WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate Do not put anything o...

Page 60: ...cture Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The curtains deploy down ward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Should a vehicle rollover occur the pretensioners and or SABIC airbags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but ...

Page 61: ...rbags the performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger and position front occu pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Airbags Along with seat belts and pretensioners Advanced Front Airbags work with the knee bolsters to...

Page 62: ...lder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child seat must ride in the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to Child Restraints You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap a...

Page 63: ... instrument panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Side airbags also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Contro...

Page 64: ...ion of impact Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions Side airbag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of ...

Page 65: ... The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction WARNING Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the airbags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have the airbag system checked right away by an authorized dealer Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Unit...

Page 66: ...te the side curtain airbag The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The airbag inflates in about 30 ms about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates This especi...

Page 67: ...atically If a Deployment Occurs The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags any or all of the following may occur The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra sions and or skin reddening t...

Page 68: ... these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s in structions for cleaning Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have de ployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision Have the airbags seat belt pretensioners and the front pa...

Page 69: ...re to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system Continued WARNING Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad vanced airbag system The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modi fications are made Take your vehicle to an autho rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser vice If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs t...

Page 70: ...nflate for your protection Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good Event Data Recorder EDR In the event of a collision your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param eters see list below in an event data recorder pri...

Page 71: ...on of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle usually the vehicle owner or lessee before accessing the electronic data stored unless ordered to image the data by a court with legal jurisdiction i e pursuant to a warrant A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporati...

Page 72: ...ll children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years and younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile insi...

Page 73: ... or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg but are less than one year old Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to LATCH ...

Page 74: ...elt 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 lap shoulder belt in a rear seat Make sure that the child is upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodic...

Page 75: ...stall 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 Buckle the child into the seat according to the chil...

Page 76: ...s for connection to the top tether anchorages have been available for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retrofit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child restraint in any vehicle All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating L...

Page 77: ... symbol on it Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a me...

Page 78: ...the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infan...

Page 79: ...essing the button allowing the webbing to retract into the retractor In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle wi...

Page 80: ...ions NOTE Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Tether Strap Mounting 1 Cover A Tether Strap Hook 3 Att...

Page 81: ...hrottle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For th...

Page 82: ...w people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Continued WARNING Continued Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly 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...

Page 83: ...rated 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 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts m...

Page 84: ... operation of your vehicle in other ways WARNING Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per sonal injury Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners Never place or install floor mats or other floor cover ings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfering wit...

Page 85: ... tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument pan...

Page 86: ...quipped 93 Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 93 Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting If Equipped 93 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse If Equipped 94 Power Mirrors 94 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 95 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 96 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 96 Operation 98 Phone Call Features 106 Uconnect Phone Features 109 Advanced Phone Connectivity 114 3 ...

Page 87: ...f Equipped 134 Folding Rear Seat 136 䡵 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 138 Programming The Memory Feature 139 Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory 139 Memory Position Recall 140 Easy Entry Exit Seat Available With Memory Seat Only 141 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 142 䡵 Lights 144 Headlight Switch 144 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 145 Headlights On With Wipers Avai...

Page 88: ...Lights 149 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers 150 Intermittent Wiper System 151 Mist Feature 152 Windshield Washers 152 Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only 152 Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped 153 䡵 Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 154 䡵 Power Tilt Telescoping Steering Column If Equipped 155 䡵 Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 156 䡵 Electronic Speed Control 158 To Activate 1...

Page 89: ...Turn Off 168 To Resume Speed 168 To Vary The Speed Setting 168 Setting The Following Distance In ACC 170 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Menu 172 Display Warnings And Maintenance 175 Precautions While Driving With ACC 178 General Information 181 Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode 182 䡵 Parksense威 Rear Park Assist 184 Parksense威 System Usage Precautions 186 䡵 Overhead Console 189 Courtesy Reading L...

Page 90: ...Equipped 196 Opening Sunroof Express 197 Closing Sunroof Express 197 Pinch Protect Feature 198 Pinch Protect Override 198 Venting Sunroof Express 198 Sunshade Operation 198 Wind Buffeting 199 Sunroof Maintenance 199 Ignition Off Operation 199 Sunroof Fully Closed 199 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 200 䡵 Cupholders 203 Front Seat Cupholders 203 Rear Seat Cupholders 203 䡵 Storage 204 Console Features 20...

Page 91: ...argo Area 205 䡵 Cargo Area Features 206 Trunk Mat If Equipped 206 䡵 Rear Window Features 206 Rear Window Defroster 206 䡵 Load Leveling System If Equipped 207 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 92: ...o center on the view through the rear window The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the wind shield Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle Adjusting Rearview Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ...

Page 93: ...irror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror NOTE The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to ...

Page 94: ...d you This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror The mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts NOTE This feature is also available on the passenger s side when equipped with turn signal and approach lighting Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal and Approa...

Page 95: ...he present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE The outside mirrors will then return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of the 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 enab...

Page 96: ...on the driver s door trim panel to return the power mirrors to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle for further information Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding the Features of Your ...

Page 97: ...number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g Call ѧ Mike ѧ Work or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your cellular phone s audio is transmitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect Phone NOTE The Uconnect Phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile Ver sion 0 96 or higher See the Uconnect ...

Page 98: ... as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s Uconnect Phone The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system Only one linked or paired cellular phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local...

Page 99: ...adio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the Uconnect Phone such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are required after most Uconnect Phone prompts Y...

Page 100: ...ons at any prompt say Help following the beep The Uconnect Phone will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle simply press the button and follow the audible prompts for directions All Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will b...

Page 101: ... You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven with one being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your Uconnect Phone However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your Uconnect Phone The priority allows the Uconnect Phone to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in th...

Page 102: ... stored name entry in the Uconnect phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook in the phonebook The Uconnect system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the Uconnect Phonebook is r...

Page 103: ...r phone Uconnect Phone automati cally downloads your cellular phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Cellular Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automatically downloads names text names and number entries from the cellular phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See U...

Page 104: ...If equipped and supported by your phone Uconnect Phone allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth威 To use this feature press the button and say Phonebook Download The system prompts Ready to accept V card entry via Bluetooth威 The system is now ready to accept phone book entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威 Object Exchange Profile OBEX Please see your phone Owner s M...

Page 105: ...ing beep say Phonebook Edit You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit Next choose the number designation home work cellular or pager that you wish to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the...

Page 106: ...ress the button while the Uconnect Phone is playing the desired entry and say Delete After you enter the name the Uconnect Phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work cellular pager or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Delete Erase ...

Page 107: ...nnect Phone will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if the feature s are available on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone Check with you...

Page 108: ...o make a second call while you are currently on a call press the button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first call refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section To combine two calls refer to Conference Call in this section Place Retrieve a Call From Hold To ...

Page 109: ...tive call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call If the active call is terminated by the phone far end a call on hold may not become active automatically This is cell phone dependent To bring the call back from hold press and hold the button until you hear a single beep Redial Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep sa...

Page 110: ...Language Selection To change the language that the Uconnect Phone is using Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol or Francais Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the language selection After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE Aft...

Page 111: ... number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area If supported this number may be programmable on some systems To do this press the button and say Setup followed by Emergency The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cellular phone directly WARNING Your phone must be turned on and paired to the Uconnec...

Page 112: ...tems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the Uconnect Phone Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to Working with Automated Systems Working with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an ...

Page 113: ... send The Uconnect Phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry as tones over the phone NOTE You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone network configurations This is normal Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature Barge In Overriding Prompts The Voice Comman...

Page 114: ... while dialing via the cellular phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 cellular phone the audio will be played through your vehicle s audio system The Uconnect Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using Voice Command NOTE Certain brands of cellular phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconn...

Page 115: ...d say Transfer Call Connect or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威 connection between a Uconnect Phone paired cellular phone and the Uconnect Phone follow the instructions...

Page 116: ...nd follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the Uconnect Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Ce...

Page 117: ...ay the Setup Voice Training command Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only To restore the Voice Command syst...

Page 118: ...hrough an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the Uconnect Phonebook Phonebook Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo cal name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not si...

Page 119: ... at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Bluetooth威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connec tion can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your cellular phone is...

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Page 123: ...ive six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 124: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ...

Page 125: ...and system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe dri...

Page 126: ...or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application For example if you are in the disc menu and you are listening to FM radio you can speak commands from the disc menu or from the FM radio menu When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your s...

Page 127: ... Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder System Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave If Equipped To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio ...

Page 128: ...ollowing com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of available channels Select Name to say the name of a channel Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say th...

Page 129: ...reviously recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Command button to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo Previous to play the previous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos System Setup To switch to system setup say Setup In this mode you may say the following commands Lang...

Page 130: ...ice For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehi...

Page 131: ...cle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked CAUTION DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obst...

Page 132: ...adjust the seatback forward move the control toward the front of the vehicle To move the seatback rearward move the control toward the rear of the vehicle The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the seat Power Seat Recline Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ...

Page 133: ...pport This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support Turn the control lever for ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact The head restraint should be adjusted so the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear Lumbar Supp...

Page 134: ...ard on the head restraint NOTE The rear head restraints are not adjustable To remove the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint to it s highest position push in both buttons at the base of each head restraint rod and simultaneously pull up on the head restraint Adjustable Head Restraints Removing Head Restraint 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 ...

Page 135: ... a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision The head restraints should always be checked prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion Always adjust the head restraints when the vehicle is in PARK Heated Seats If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats ...

Page 136: ...heat ing Press the switch a second time to select Low level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off If the High level heating is selected the system will automatically switch to Low level heating after approxi mately 30 minutes of continuous operation At that time the number of indicators illuminated changes from two to one indicating the change Operation on the Low ...

Page 137: ...t such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat CAUTION Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and or degrade the material of the seat Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storag...

Page 138: ...not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper re...

Page 139: ...n is pressed NOTE Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to each of the memory positions Passive Entry door handles cannot be linked to the memory function Use either the memory recall switch or the RKE transmitter if linked to the memory feature to recall memory positions 1 or 2 The memory switch is located on the driver s door trim panel The switch contains an S button to activate the memory sav...

Page 140: ...c Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped will display which memory position has been set NOTE Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profile The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature can be enabled through the EVIC if equipped Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fe...

Page 141: ...se the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds NOTE Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the SET S button followed by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 above Memory Position Recall NOTE The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory posi tions If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in PARK a message will display in the EVIC...

Page 142: ...eat positioned when you remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Go When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Go the driver seat will move about 2 4 in 60 mm rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to 2 7 in 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The sea...

Page 143: ...ed through the programmable features in the EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood 1 Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel 2 Move to the outside of the ve...

Page 144: ...his should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death Hood Safety Catch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES...

Page 145: ... ment panel lights instrument panel light dimming inte rior lights and fog lights Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight parking light and instrument panel light operation Headlight Switch 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 146: ...witch is placed in the AUTO position In addition the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped Refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel...

Page 147: ...ide rearview mirror This camera detects vehicle spe cific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view To Activate 1 Select Automatic High Beams ON through the EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information 2 Rotate the headlight swi...

Page 148: ... The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driving Lights On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the head light switch To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the ...

Page 149: ...s on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective A Turn Signal On message will appear in the EVIC if equipped and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Lane Change Assist T...

Page 150: ...verhead console Each light is turned on by pressing the lens Press the lens a second time to turn off the light These lights also turn on when a door is opened or when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened To protect the batte...

Page 151: ...the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position Interior Light Defeat OFF Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off position The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open Parade Mode Daytime Brightness Feature Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent This feature brightens all text d...

Page 152: ...the wiper switch is left in any position other than off Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the multifunc tion lever to select the desired delay interval There are six delay settings which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every sec...

Page 153: ...usly selected If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is turned off the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles and then turn off WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before and durin...

Page 154: ...t sensitive Choose setting 3 or 4 for normal rain conditions Choose setting 2 or 1 if you desire less wiper sensitivity Choose setting 5 or 6 if you desire more sensitivity The rain sense wipers will automatically change between an intermit tent wipe slow wipe and a fast wipe depending on the amount of moisture that is sensed on the windshield Place the multifunction lever in the off position when...

Page 155: ...Neutral Wipe Inhibit The rain sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is placed in the RUN position the transmission shift lever is in the NEU TRAL position and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph 8 km h unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt th...

Page 156: ...while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve hicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death POWER TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to length...

Page 157: ...djusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve hicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for ste...

Page 158: ...ctronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped if a pedal adjustment is attempted when the system is locked out Adjustable Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Adjustable Pedal Dis abled Vehicle In Reverse NOTE For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the memory switch on the driver s door trim panel to return the adjustable pe...

Page 159: ...just the pedals while the vehicle is moving You could lose control and have an accident Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control lever located on the right side of the steering wheel operates the system Electronic Speed C...

Page 160: ...e to show that the speed control system is on To turn the system off push and release the ON OFF button again The system indicator light and message will turn off WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the Electronic Spee...

Page 161: ...rasing the set speed from memory and your vehicle speed is above 20 mph 32 km h you can resume the previous set speed To do so push the lever upward to RESUME ACCEL and release Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal To Vary the Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set you can in crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME ACCEL lever If the lever is continually held i...

Page 162: ... Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal The automatic transmission will downshift while climb ing uphill or descending downhill This downshift is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive w...

Page 163: ...eration automatically to maintain a preset following distance while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead WARNING Adaptive Cruise Control ACC is a convenience system It is not a substitute for active driving involvement It is always the driver s responsibil ity to be attentive of road traffic and weather conditions vehicle speed distance to the vehicle ahead and most importantly brake operation ...

Page 164: ...t of the vehicle Can only apply a maximum of 25 of the vehicle s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop WARNING You should switch off the ACC system When driving in fog heavy rain heavy snow sleet heavy traffic and complex driving situations i e in highway construction zones When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp when driving on roads that are winding icy snow ...

Page 165: ...eding vehicles Always be aware of the mode selected You can change the mode by using the control lever The two control modes function differently Always confirm which mode is selected Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Operation The speed control lever located on the right side of the steering wheel operates the ACC system Activating Adaptive Cruise Control ACC You can only activate ACC if the vehicle sp...

Page 166: ...smission is in PARK RE VERSE or NEUTRAL When the Electronic Stability Program ESP is switched off When pushing the RESUME ACCEL switch without a previously set speed in memory To Activate Push and release the ON OFF MODE button located on the end of the speed control lever The ACC menu in the EVIC displays ACC READY To turn the system OFF push and release the ON OFF MODE button again At this time ...

Page 167: ...he system off when you are not using it To Set a Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired push the lever downward SET DECEL and release The EVIC will display the set speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal If you do not the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set speed If this occurs The message DRIVER OVERRIDE will display in the EVIC 166 UNDERSTANDING THE ...

Page 168: ...e position of the accelerator pedal To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if You softly tap the brake pedal You depress the brake pedal You pull the speed control lever toward you to CAN CEL The Electronic Stability Program Traction Control System ESP TCS activates 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 ...

Page 169: ...raffic and road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too sharply for safe operation This could cause an accident and or serious injury To Vary the Speed Setting While ACC is set you can increase the set speed by lifting and holding the lever up RESUME ACCEL If the lever is continually held the set speed will continue to increase in 5 mph 10 km h increments until the lever...

Page 170: ...OTE When you use the lever to decelerate if the engine s braking power does not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed the brake system will automati cally slow the vehicle The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25 of the vehicle s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill However a s...

Page 171: ... setting adjusts between long medium and short If there is no vehicle ahead the vehicle will maintain the set speed If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane the EVIC displays the Sensed Vehicle Indi cator icon and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto matically to maintain the distance setting regardless of the set speed The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until The vehi...

Page 172: ...The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance If this occurs a visual alert ATTENTION will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity When this occurs you should immedi ately app...

Page 173: ...ation it displays depends on ACC system status Press the MENU button located on the steer ing wheel repeatedly until one of the follow ing displays in the EVIC CRUISE OFF When ACC is deactivated the display will read CRUISE OFF ACC READY When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected the display will read ACC READY Menu Button 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHIC...

Page 174: ...ACC is set the set speed will display 1 Sensed Vehicle Indicator 2 Set Speed 3 Your Vehicle 4 Following Distance Setting Three Bars Long Two Bars Medium One Bar Short 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ...

Page 175: ...ce again if any ACC activity occurs which may include any of the following Set speed change Distance setting change System cancel Acquisition loss of Target Driver override System off Proximity warning ACC warning The EVIC will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC display activity 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 176: ...to direct sunlight sunrise or sunset The ACC system may also become tempo rarily blinded due to obstructions such as dirt or ice In these cases the EVIC will display ACC Blinded and the system will deactivate NOTE If the ACC Blinded Warning is active Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control is still available For addi tional information refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section 3 UN...

Page 177: ...o not remove any screws from the sensor or the sensor mount Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and require a sensor realign ment If the sensor is damaged due to an accident see your authorized dealer for service Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor including transparent material or aftermarket grilles Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or malfunct...

Page 178: ...ctionality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions ACC will be tempo rarily unavailable If this occurs try activating ACC again later following a key cycle If the problem persists see your authorized dealer Service ACC Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays SERVICE ACC it indicates there is an internal system fault Although the vehicle is still drivable under ...

Page 179: ...er for service Offset Driving ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel There will not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead The offset vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel which can cause your vehicle to brake or accelerate unexpectedly Turns and Bends In turns or bends ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too late or too early This ...

Page 180: ...in a curve This may also occur at the base of steep hills This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service Using ACC on Hills When driving on hills ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane Depending on the speed vehicle load traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills ACC perfor mance may be limited 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 ...

Page 181: ...n ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane There will not be sufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Always be atten tive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane There will not be suffi cient distance ...

Page 182: ...ere the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary General Information CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Classification Specifications 21 C F R part 1040 10 1040 11 DIN EN 60825 1 2003 IEC 60825 1 2001 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ...

Page 183: ...switch back to ACC press and hold the ON OFF MODE button again for at least one second WARNING In the normal cruise control mode the system will not react to vehicles ahead In addition the proximity warning does not activate and no alarm will sound even if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the vehicle to vehicle distance is detected Be sure to maint...

Page 184: ...ap or depress the brake pedal You pull the speed control lever toward you CAN CEL The Electronic Stability Program Traction Control System ESP TCS activates To Resume Push the lever up and release RESUME ACCEL and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The EVIC will display the last set speed To Turn Off The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if You push and release t...

Page 185: ...can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC when the vehicle is in PARK Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information ParkSense威 uses four sensors located in the rear bumper to scan for obstacles up to 79 in 200 cm away from the rear bumper fasci...

Page 186: ...acles The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY INDICA TOR OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM INDICATOR COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Inner LED 79 in 200 cm Yellow Yes Half Second 1st LED 51 2 in 130 cm Yellow No 2nd LED 45 3 in 115 cm Yellow No 3rd LED 31 5 in 80 cm 39 3 in 100 cm Yellow No 4th LED 25 5 i...

Page 187: ... ParkSense威 when on will MUTE the radio when it is sounding a tone If a ParkSense威 system malfunction occurs a single chime will sound once per ignition cycle In addition the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM and the LED in the ParkSense威 switch will illuminate If this occurs after making sure the rear fascia bumper is clean and clear of snow ice mu...

Page 188: ...aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small obstacles Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close prox imity Continued CAUTION Continued The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist system to be able to stop in time when the obstacle i...

Page 189: ...ing the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist system it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns on the single flashing arc an...

Page 190: ...ime to turn off the light These lights also turn on when a door is opened when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed when the Passive Entry door handle is used refer to Passive Entry in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa tion or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the...

Page 191: ...ters that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLink威 buttons are located in the overhead console and contain one two or three dots lines desig nating the different HomeLink威 channels NOTE HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink威 Buttons 190 UNDER...

Page 192: ...a dan gerous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death Programming HomeLink姞 Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons erase all channels before you begin training To do this press and hold the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds The EVIC will display CLEARING CHANNELS Release the buttons ...

Page 193: ...e cases The garage door may open and close while you train NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section 4 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink威 button If the channel has been trained the EVIC display will now state CHANNEL TRANSMIT If the EVIC display still states CHANNEL TRAIN ING rep...

Page 194: ...s the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or assi...

Page 195: ...Link Step 3 with the following 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button while you press and release cycle your handheld transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink威 has successfully accepted the frequency signal The EVIC display will change from CHANNEL TRAINING to CHANNEL TRAINED If you unplugged the device for training plug it back in at this time Then proceed with Step 4 under Program...

Page 196: ...s until the EVIC message states CHANNELS CLEARED Note that all channels will be erased Indi vidual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original transmitter Press the LEARN button on...

Page 197: ... The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifi cations were met POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is loc...

Page 198: ...ontinued Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully and then stop automatically This is called Express Open During Express Open op...

Page 199: ...reversal occurs This allows the sunroof to move toward the closed position NOTE Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed Venting Sunroof Express Press and release the Vent button in the center of the switch and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent which operates regardless of sunroof position During Express Vent operation any movement of the sunroo...

Page 200: ...to clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power sunroof switch will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power sunroof switch will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the igni...

Page 201: ...he maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced The 12 Volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position WARNING Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicle s not equipped with th...

Page 202: ...starting WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure Center Console Power Outlet 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 ...

Page 203: ...he battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution Continued CAUTION Continued After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle s battery Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs...

Page 204: ...ders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side by side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupants elbows Front Seat Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 ...

Page 205: ...trol which holds up to four CD jewel cases Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the armrest 1 Release button for bottom compartment 2 Release button for top compartment 3 Top Compartment 4 Bottom Compartment You can access this compartment directly without first exposing the upper compartment by oper ating the Release Button for the bottom compartment with the armrest down...

Page 206: ...easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters When the seats are folded down they provide a continuous nearly flat extension of the load floor WARNING The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in per sonal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place ...

Page 207: ...d be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system Continued WARNING Continued 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 CARGO AREA FEATURES Trunk Mat If Equipped A reve...

Page 208: ...n be peeled off after soaking with warm water Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abra sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The automatic load leveling system will provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions A hydraulic pump c...

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Page 210: ...tion Center EVIC If Equipped 230 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 232 Oil Change Required 236 Trip Functions 236 Keyless Go Display If Equipped 240 Automatic All Wheel Drive AWD Displays If Equipped 241 Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped 242 Compass Display 242 Navigation If Equipped 244 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 245 䡵 Setting The Analog Cloc...

Page 211: ...uctions Radio Mode 256 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 259 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 262 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 264 䡵 Media Center 130 RES RSC AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack And Sirius Radio 265 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 265 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 271 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 273 List Button CD Mod...

Page 212: ... Satellite Mode 283 Satellite Antenna 283 Reception Quality 284 Operating Instructions Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode 284 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped 286 䡵 Kicker威 High Performance Sound System With Driver Selectable Surround DSS If Equipped 287 䡵 Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped 288 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 290 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 292 䡵 ...

Page 213: ... Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System 293 Automatic Temperature Control If Equipped 296 Operating Tips 301 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 214: ...ood Release 3 Hazard Switch 9 Heated Seat Switch 15 Trunk Release Button 4 Analog Clock 10 Power Outlet 16 Headlight Switch 5 Electronic Stability Program Off But ton Traction Control System Off Button 11 Ash Tray If Equipped 6 Glove Compartment 12 Storage Compartment 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 ...

Page 215: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 216: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 ...

Page 217: ...nal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated NOTE A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate 5 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 6 Odometer Trip Odometer Electronic Vehicle Information Ce...

Page 218: ...meter Messages When the appropriate conditions exist the following warning messages will display in the odometer ECO Fuel Saver Indicator 2drivE Vehicle is in Rear Wheel Drive RWD 4drivE Vehicle is in All Wheel Drive AWD tCASE AWD System Fault gASCAP Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Lo tirE Low Tire Pressure noFUSE Fuse Fault CHAngE OIL Oil Change Required On vehicles equipped with a Premium Instrume...

Page 219: ...y and service is required Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC for further information gASCAP If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a gASCAP message will display in the odometer display area Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message If the problem continues t...

Page 220: ...ach time you place the ignition switch in the RUN position To turn off the message temporarily press and release the TRIP ODOMETER button on the instrument cluster To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance perform the following pro cedure 1 Place the ignition switch in the RUN position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly th...

Page 221: ...s for further information 9 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light If Equipped This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS Light remains on or turns on while driving then the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required However the con v...

Page 222: ... be working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or BAS Under certain driving conditions where ESP or BAS would be beneficial you if you have not adjusted your driving speeds and stopping in or to account for the lack of the feature may be in acci dent 11 Airbag Warning Light This light will turn on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first placed in the RUN po...

Page 223: ...ve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in 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 is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers ...

Page 224: ...h in the RUN position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 13 Electronic Stability Program ESP Traction Control System TCS Indicator Light If Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera tion ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road con...

Page 225: ... yourself refer to Maintaining Your Vehicle and follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 15 Trip Odometer Button Trip Odometer Button Base Cluster The word TRIP will appear when this button is pressed Push in and hold the button for two seconds when the trip odometer displays to reset it to 0 miles km A second press of the button will display the outside temperature in t...

Page 226: ...Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 19 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped The Vehicle Security Light flashes rapidly when the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming and slowly when the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed 20 Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position 21 ...

Page 227: ...icle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Ac...

Page 228: ...tions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The ...

Page 229: ...board diagnostic system called OBD The OBD system monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems The MIL will turn on when the ignition is placed in the RUN position before engine start If the MIL does not come on when turning the ignition from the OFF to RUN position have the condi tion checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may il...

Page 230: ...ht turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut OFF the engine as soon as possible A single chime will sound when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure shown in Maintaining Your Vehicle 26 Door Ajar Indicator This light will turn on to indica...

Page 231: ...ssing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following System status Vehicle information warning message displays Tire Pressure Monitor System if equipped Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Compass display Outside temperature display Trip computer functions Uconnect Phone displays if equipped Navigation system screens if equipped Audio mode display Electr...

Page 232: ...l Refer to Remote Sound System Controls Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip Functions Navigation if equipped System Status Messages and Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features The SCROLL button also functions as a remote sound system control Refer to Remote Sound System Controls Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the Compass Temp Audio screen Along with compass reading and o...

Page 233: ...ignal Light Out with a single chime Memory 1 2 Profile Set Memory 1 2 Profile Recall Memory System Disabled Vehicle Not In PARK with a single chime Memory System Disabled Seat Belt Buckled with a single chime Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not in PARK Left Right Front Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph 1 6 km h Left Right Rear Door Ajar one or more with a si...

Page 234: ...l ACC in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC Set After setting the desired speed in the ACC system Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC Cancelled To disable the ACC system Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped Sensed Vehicle Indicator The system detects a s...

Page 235: ...stem deactivates due to performance limiting conditions Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Fea tures Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC Unavailable If the ACC system turns off due to a temporary malfunction that limits functionality Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped Service ACC If the ACC system turns off due to an i...

Page 236: ... Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to information on Tire Pressure and Tire Pressure Monitor under Starting And Operating Check TPM System with a single chime Refer to information on Tire Pressure Monitor under Start ing And Operating Check Gascap refer to Adding Fuel in Starting And Operating Service Park Assist System with a single chime Turn To Run refer to Remote Starting System in Things...

Page 237: ... the message temporarily press and release the MENU button To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance perform the following procedure 1 Place the ignition switch in the RUN position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Place the ignition in the OFF position NOTE If the indicator message illumin...

Page 238: ...eset the display will read RESET or show dashes for two seconds Then the history information will be erased and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset The FUEL SAVER MODE message will display above the average fuel economy in the EVIC display This message will appear whenever MDS if equipped allows the engine to operate on four cylinders or if you are drivi...

Page 239: ...uel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a text display of LOW FUEL This display will continue until th...

Page 240: ...ts of Measure in To make your selection press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button until ENGLISH or METRIC appears To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button once to clear the resettable function being dis played To reset all resettable functions press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time...

Page 241: ...w ignition switch position If desired the ignition switch position graphic can be set to be constantly visible by pressing the EVIC MENU button until the display appears Refer to Keyless Go in Starting And Operating for more information NOTE Under certain conditions the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority But when the ignition switch position is changed the display alwa...

Page 242: ...e EVIC will display the following message for five seconds When the vehicle automatically transitions from AWD to RWD the EVIC will display the following message for five seconds Refer to All Wheel Drive If Equipped in Starting And Operating for more information on the All Wheel Drive AWD system Rear Wheel Drive RWD to All Wheel Drive AWD All Wheel Drive AWD to Rear Wheel Drive RWD 4 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 243: ... HOME button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature NOTE The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera ture is displayed Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature therefore temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving Au...

Page 244: ...rate Compass displays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration The message CAL will display in the EVIC 5 Complete one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL message turns off The compass will now function normally Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic...

Page 245: ... last variance zone number displays in the EVIC 4 Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map 5 Press and release the HOME button to exit Navigation If Equipped Navigation Display Control Press and release the MENU button until Navigation displays in the EVIC When the Navigation System is On the steering wheel buttons can be used to sele...

Page 246: ... Navigation User s Manual for detailed operating instructions Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set tings displays in the EVIC Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices Language When in this display you may select one of...

Page 247: ...ss the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen ger s doors When All Doors 1st Press is selected all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Driver Door 1st Press or All Doors 1st Press appears NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry and the EVIC is programm...

Page 248: ...short horn sound will occur when the RKE LOCK button is pressed This feature may be selected with or without the Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers If Equipped When ON is selected the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on th...

Page 249: ...y 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears NOTE Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim To increase the brightness refer to Lights in Understanding The Feat...

Page 250: ...wer sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SE LECT button until Off 45 sec 5 min 10 min 30 min or 60 min appears AWD System Displays When in this display you may select ON or OFF When ON is selected the ...

Page 251: ... and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Display ECO If Equipped The ECO message is located in the Compass Temperature display this message can be turned on or off To make your selection press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Display Units of Measure in The EVIC odometer and navigation system if equipped can be changed between English and Metri...

Page 252: ...s mitter lock or unlock buttons To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Refer to Door Locks Passive Entry If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel press and hold the button until the setting is correct Analog Clock ...

Page 253: ...e Command System If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Command in Understand ing The Features Of Your Vehicle Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Clock Setting Procedure RBZ Radio To Manually Set the Clock 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on th...

Page 254: ...uch the screen where the words Daylight Savings are dis played to change the current setting Show Time if Radio is Off When selected this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned off Proceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 When this...

Page 255: ...worldwide standard for time This makes the system s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and daylight savings information is set To Manually Set the Clock RER REN 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed 3 Touch the screen where User Clock is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on the screen 4 To move the hour forward touch the screen where the word...

Page 256: ...dio is Off When selected this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned off Proceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed 3 Touch the screen where User Clock is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on the screen 4 When this feature is on a check mark will appear in the box next to ...

Page 257: ...the screen where the word Page is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu 6 Touch the screen where the word Save is displayed MEDIA CENTER 130 RES AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER MP3 AUX JACK NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the ra...

Page 258: ...ght switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours...

Page 259: ...o the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level f...

Page 260: ...e display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to...

Page 261: ... and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Do not use adhesive labels These labels can peel away ...

Page 262: ...CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press and hold the FF Fast Forward button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or ...

Page 263: ...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 folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of...

Page 264: ... to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rate MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency kHz Bit ...

Page 265: ...sion disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the DISC AUX button will change the mode to auxi...

Page 266: ...dio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Butt...

Page 267: ...with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With Uconnect message will display on the radio screen Phone Button Uconnect Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Under standing The Features If Your Vehicle If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equip...

Page 268: ...SETUP button and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in ...

Page 269: ...control knob a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROL...

Page 270: ...er Dis play Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type P...

Page 271: ...ET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET RND button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure...

Page 272: ...ompact Disc s Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1 0 in 2 5 cm a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit wil...

Page 273: ...ng with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft top models if equipped SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow...

Page 274: ...Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file...

Page 275: ...e of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the MP3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to ...

Page 276: ...mes for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders Loading times will increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create ...

Page 277: ... to elapsed time display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil iary device if the AUX jack is connected NOTE ...

Page 278: ...uipped as an option with these radios This feature allows an iPod威 to be plugged into the vehicle s sound system through a 16 pin connector using the provided interface cable UCI supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod威 and iPhone威 devices Some iPod威 software versions may not fully support the UCI features Please visit Apple s website for software updates NOTE If the radio has a USB port connecting an...

Page 279: ...ng the iPod威 connected to the UCI system may charge it to the required level Using This Feature By using the provided connection cable to connect an iPod威 to the vehicle s UCI 16 pin connector port The iPod威 audio can be played on the vehicle s sound system providing metadata artist track title album etc information on the radio display The iPod威 can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play B...

Page 280: ...current track Jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the RW button Holding the RW button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track Jump forward in the current track by pressing and holding the FF button A single press backward RW or forward FF will jump backward or forward respectively for five seconds Use the SEEK and SEEK buttons to jump to the previous or n...

Page 281: ...e SEEK and SEEK buttons will select the previous and next tracks RND button available on sales code RES radio only Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威 If the RND icon is showing on the radio display then the shuffle mode is ON List Or Browse Mode During Play mode pressing any of the buttons described below will bring up List mode List mode enables sc...

Page 282: ...sts Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line To Exit List mode without selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode LIST button The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod威 Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top menu item to be selected and press the TUNE control kno...

Page 283: ...ast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This service offers over 130 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios NOTE Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska System Activation Sirius Satellite R...

Page 284: ...ed Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen ESN SID Access With REN RER Radios While in SAT mode press the MENU button on the radio faceplate Next touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display Selecting Uco...

Page 285: ...nna can cause signal blockage Operating Instructions Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make anothe...

Page 286: ...lockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Mu...

Page 287: ...e channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels stored in SET 2...

Page 288: ...his surround effect is available for audio from any source AM FM CD Satellite Radio or AUX and is activated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS under Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel DSS modes for audio sources are Stereo and Audio Surround which is surround sound equalized for the f...

Page 289: ...he optional Video Entertainment System VES in cludes the following components for rear seat entertain ment A diagonal 7 in 17 8 cm Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen integrated into the center console armrest The screen features brightness control for optimum day time and nighttime viewing The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrest to allow the rear seat passenger s to view the display O...

Page 290: ...etup in the case of younger rear seat passengers A battery powered infrared remote control snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources VES Video Screen VES Remote Control 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 ...

Page 291: ...P3 player 1 Video in yellow 2 Left audio in white 3 Right audio in red NOTE Refer to the Uconnect Multimedia section of Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o clock positions Remote Sound System Controls 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTR...

Page 292: ...Temp Audio screen is already displayed when the AUDIO MODE button is pressed then the mode will change i e from AM to FM to Media mode etc depending on which radio is in the vehicle When the EVIC is in the Compass Temp Audio screen press the FUNCTION SELECT button to operate various radio media and Universal Customer Interface UCI functions i e advance presets select next folder jump to or start p...

Page 293: ...ged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service 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 th...

Page 294: ...ed settings The blower will remain on until the con trol is turned to the OFF position or the ignition is turned OFF NOTE For vehicles equipped with Remote Start the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the O Off position Manual Temperature Controls 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 ...

Page 295: ...ine tune airflow distribu tion The mode settings are as follows Defrost Air is directed to the windshield through the outlets at the base of the windshield Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles NOTE To improve fuel economy leave in defrost only when necessary Defrost Floor Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets and the outlets at the ba...

Page 296: ...an choose Bi Level Re circulation air outlets Panel Recirculation air outlets or a mix or both while in this mode Normally air enters from outside the vehicle However when in Recirculation mode air inside the vehicle is re used Use this mode to cool the inside of the vehicle rapidly The Recirculation mode can also be used to temporarily block out outside odors smoke and dust Air Conditioning Contr...

Page 297: ...ed when more airflow is desired or when rear seat occupants are present Then dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver or passenger temperature control knob Once the comfort level is selected the system will maintain that level automatically using the heating system Should the de sired comfort level require air conditioning the system will automatically m...

Page 298: ...ns such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present Activating recircula tion will cause the indicator in the control button to illuminate After 10 minutes the system will return to normal AUTO mode function and the indicator will turn off NOTE The surface of the climate control panel and the top center of the instrument panel should be kept free of debris due to the location of the climate c...

Page 299: ...d automatic mode preferred automatic or blower and mode preferred automatic This means the operator can override the blower the mode or both There is a manual blower range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by rotating the blower control knob on the left NOTE Please read the automatic temperature control operation chart that follows for d...

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Page 301: ... Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel and through the outlets located on the floor Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the re...

Page 302: ...ense on windows and hamper visibil ity For this reason the system will not allow recirculation to be selected while in Defrost or Defrost Floor mode Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather con...

Page 303: ...d provide sufficient heating If side win dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected ...

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Page 306: ...0 F Or 29 C 312 If Engine Fails To Start 312 After Starting 314 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 314 䡵 Automatic Transmission 314 General Information 315 Key Ignition Park Interlock 317 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 317 Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Override 318 Four Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 319 Gear Ranges 319 5 ...

Page 307: ...low Standing Water 332 䡵 Power Steering 334 Power Steering Fluid Check 334 䡵 Multi Displacement System MDS If Equipped 5 7L Engine Only 335 䡵 Parking Brake 335 䡵 Anti Lock Brake System 338 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 340 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 340 Traction Control System TCS 340 Brake Assist System BAS 341 Electronic Stability Program ESP 341 Synchronizing ESP 344 ESP BAS Malfunction Ind...

Page 308: ...n 358 Radial Ply Tires 358 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 358 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 359 Tire Spinning 360 Tread Wear Indicators 360 Life Of Tire 361 Replacement Tires 362 䡵 Self Sealing Tires If Equipped 363 䡵 Snow Tires 363 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 364 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 365 Base System 367 Premium System If Equipped 370 General Information 374 䡵 Fuel Requirements ...

Page 309: ... 䡵 Vehicle Loading 381 Vehicle Certification Label 382 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 382 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 382 Overloading 383 Loading 383 䡵 Trailer Towing 384 Common Towing Definitions 384 Trailer Hitch Classification 386 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 388 Trailer And Tongue Weight 388 Towing Requirements 389 Towing Tips 395 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motor...

Page 310: ...the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift ...

Page 311: ...he ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the ENGINE START STOP button is installed and the Remote Keyless Entry RKE trans mitter is in the passenger compart ment Installing and Removing the ENGINE START STOP Button Installing the Button 1 Remove the key fob from the ignition switch 2 Insert the ENGINE START STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readab...

Page 312: ...ne prior to the engine starting press the button again To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button 1 Place the shift lever in PARK then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button 2 The ignition switch will return to the OFF position 3 If the shift lever is not in PARK the ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph 8 km h before the eng...

Page 313: ... STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE ACCESSORY Press the ENGINE START STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE RUN Press the ENGINE START STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE OFF Extreme Cold Weather Below 20 F o...

Page 314: ...nd hold the brake pedal push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button once The starter motor will engage automatically run for 10 seconds and then disengage Once this occurs release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Clearing A Flooded Engine Using Fob With I...

Page 315: ... 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 electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not obs...

Page 316: ...d 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 General Information The automatic transmission selects individual gears au tomatically dependent upon Altitude Vehicle loading Driving style Shift lever position Accelerator positi...

Page 317: ...e transmission electronics are self calibrating Therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the break in period This is a normal condition and pre cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles The shift lever is automatically locked while in the PARK position To move the shift lever out of the PARK position the brake pedal must be firmly presse...

Page 318: ... This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the DRIVE position After the transmission cools down it will return to normal operation Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK prior to rotating the key fob to the LOCK position The key fob can only be removed ...

Page 319: ... is at the top of the bin to the right of the shift lever gate 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position RUN position with Keyless Go without starting the engine 2 Firmly set the parking brake 3 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 4 Using the screwdriver press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console 5 Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL ...

Page 320: ...riefly limited to only second gear operation Normal operation will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears Gear Ranges PARK This range supplements the...

Page 321: ... brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position When shifting into PARK move the shift lever all the way forward and left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument panel to ensure it is in the PARK posit...

Page 322: ...hicle and have an accident D Overdrive This range is used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest up shifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy Select the 3 range when frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy...

Page 323: ...s range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades In this range upshifts will occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts occur earlier than in other gear range selections CAUTION Never race the engine with the brakes on and the vehicle in gear and never hold the vehicle on an incline without applying the brakes These practices can cause overheating and damage...

Page 324: ...on This is considered a normal condition and it will not cause damage to the transmission The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting from PARK into any other gear position Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could cause damage the transmission automatically shifts into second gear The transmission r...

Page 325: ...Transmission If Equipped Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears Gear Ranges PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never use PARK while the vehic...

Page 326: ...ake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position When shifting into PARK move the shift lever all the way forward and left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift indicator display on the instrument panel to ensure it is in the PARK position...

Page 327: ...ay driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head w...

Page 328: ...luminated If the problem has been momentary the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears To reset the trans mission use the following procedure 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Move the shift lever to the PARK position 3 Turn the engine off 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Move the shift lever to the desired range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will re...

Page 329: ...hift the transmission and dis play the top available gear in the instrument cluster Once in ERS mode tapping the shift lever to the left D or right D will change the top available gear The trans mission will not shift above the indicated gear but will shift up and down normally automatically through the lower gears Holding the shift lever to the left D will shift the transmission to the lowest gea...

Page 330: ... D position at a stop will allow starting in second gear After a stop the driver should manually upshift D the transmission as the vehicle is accelerated To disengage AutoStick威 mode hold the shift lever to the right D for a few seconds You can shift in or out of the AutoStick威 mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine brakin...

Page 331: ...nter EVIC in the gage area of the vehicle display when the transmission is first shifted into gear and if the drive mode changes during vehicle operation NOTE If the t CASE or SERVICE AWD SYSTEM warning message appears after engine start up or during driving it means that the AWD system is not functioning properly and that service is required Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in ...

Page 332: ...cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy 2 Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain sufficient distance between your vehi...

Page 333: ...you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that i...

Page 334: ... cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stop ping distances Therefore after driving through st...

Page 335: ...itial start up in cold weather the power steer ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others Service should be obtained as soon as p...

Page 336: ...ary 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 in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM MDS IF EQUIPPED 5 7L ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine s eight cylinders during light load and cruise condi...

Page 337: ...ng brake is applied and the transmis sion is placed in gear the Brake Warning Light will flash If vehicle speed is detected a chime will sound to alert the driver Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle This light only shows that the parking brake is ap plied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front whee...

Page 338: ...t leave the key fob in the ignition switch A child could operate power windows other con trols or move the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident Always fully apply the parking brake when leav ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be certain to leave the tr...

Page 339: ...es These noises are the system per forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is working properly This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph 11 km h ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions ABS inducing conditions can in clude ice snow gravel bumps railroad tracks loose debris or panic stops You also may experience t...

Page 340: ...The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics 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 The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skil...

Page 341: ...ng and Operating for further information WARNING The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent acciden...

Page 342: ...s deactivated WARNING The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of a BA...

Page 343: ... starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active The ESP TCS Indicator Light also flashes when the TCS is active If the ESP TCS Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions WARNING The ESP cannot prevent the natura...

Page 344: ...es the TCS portion of the ESP and raises the threshold for ESP activation which allows for more wheel spin than what ESP normally allows The ESP OFF switch is located on the switch bank in the center of the instrument panel To enter the Partial Off mode momentarily press the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will illuminate To turn the ESP on again momentarily press the ESP OFF switch...

Page 345: ...n as possible ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position They should go out with the engine running The system will turn the ESP BAS Ma...

Page 346: ...en if it was turned off previously The ESP control system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is NORMAL the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Stan dards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction ...

Page 347: ...Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded i...

Page 348: ... tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 ...

Page 349: ...ions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum...

Page 350: ...ies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week ...

Page 351: ...ree hour period Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or KPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The max inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire p...

Page 352: ...nformation Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 ...

Page 353: ...fer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg 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...

Page 354: ...lculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num...

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Page 356: ...ected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in tire over heating and failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lo...

Page 357: ...s to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 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 Inf...

Page 358: ... 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 in the Winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature ...

Page 359: ...ve a serious accident Do not 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 an accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctur...

Page 360: ...han one compact spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle This tire is identified by a limited use spare tire warning l...

Page 361: ... mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or...

Page 362: ... not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Prote...

Page 363: ...uipment or an autho rized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability WARNING Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus pension dimensions and performance characteris tics resulting in changes to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can cause un...

Page 364: ...y significantly reducing the prob ability of a roadside stop due to a flat tire SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter Standard tires are of the all season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M S designation on the tire sidewall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow ti...

Page 365: ...signs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper mainte nance intervals The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per formed The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the foll...

Page 366: ...re will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres sure The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as ...

Page 367: ...after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pres sure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us ing replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aft...

Page 368: ...igger illumination of the TPM Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Base System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings ...

Page 369: ...ll turn off The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Check TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime If the ignition switch is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault s...

Page 370: ...pare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition switch cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 4 For each subsequent ignition switch cycle a chime will so...

Page 371: ...n Center EVIC and TPM Telltale Light The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly if equipped has a TPM sensor The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires A spare with a pressure below the low pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illumina...

Page 372: ...and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Check TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime In addition the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM messa...

Page 373: ... as the TPM sensors 2 Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors Vehicles with Full Size Spare 1 The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the...

Page 374: ...ashing pressure value 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid In addition the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYS TEM message for three seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value 4 For each subsequent ignition switch cycle a chime will sound the TPM Telltale Light wi...

Page 375: ...ing licenses United States KR5S120123 Canada 2671 S120123 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2 7L Engine The 2 7L engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excel lent fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded regular gasoline having an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recom mended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engi...

Page 376: ...ility for your vehicle The manufacturer recom mends the use of gasoline that meets the WWFC speci fications if they are available Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as Reformulated Gasoline Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality The manufacturer...

Page 377: ...tain ing 10 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle s warranty If a Non FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E85 fuel the engine will have some or all of these symptoms operate in a lean mode OBD II Malfunction Indicator Light on poor engine performance poor cold start and cold driveability increased risk for fuel system component corrosion To fix a Non FFV vehicl...

Page 378: ... more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor nia reformulated gasoline Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal co...

Page 379: ...or additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with the emissions con trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odor...

Page 380: ...d when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle Push in on the left side near the edge of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use ...

Page 381: ...ly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light MIL to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank fil...

Page 382: ...ehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a gASCAP message will display in the odometer or a Check Gascap message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped If this occurs tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message If the problem continues the message wil...

Page 383: ...lows a computer scanner to read the VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that y...

Page 384: ...er axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely before driving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR but the t...

Page 385: ... driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Starting and Operating for further information Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and r...

Page 386: ... 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 frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fri...

Page 387: ...d a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling stability braking performance and could result in an accident Weight distributing systems m...

Page 388: ... Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Indus try Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Indus try Standards Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the ...

Page 389: ...ght of occupants and cargo and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Re fer to Tire Safety Information in Starting and Operating for further information Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads ...

Page 390: ...actory installed options or dealer installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at ...

Page 391: ...en trailering cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident When hauling cargo or towing a trailer do not overload your vehicle or trailer Overloading can cause a loss of control poor performance or dam age to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chassis struct...

Page 392: ...WR Continued WARNING Continued 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10 to 15 range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight Towing Requirements Tires Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of you...

Page 393: ...tem or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommend...

Page 394: ...so could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harn...

Page 395: ...Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 394 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 396: ...ucing excessive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min utes of continuous operation then change the automatic transmission fluid and filter according to the interval specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer tow ing Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Electronic Spee...

Page 397: ...red to avoid extended driving at high RPM Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when road conditions and RPM level allows Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time shift the trans mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning ...

Page 398: ...ecurely and properly connected to the tow vehicle or the driveshaft is completely reinstalled See your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal and reinstallation procedures including flange orientation alignment use of thread locking compound proper bolt torque specifications etc CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission and or transf...

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Page 400: ... And Changing a Tire 404 Compact Spare Tire 410 Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation If Equipped 410 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 413 Preparations For Jump Start 413 Jump Starting Procedure 415 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 417 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 418 Without The Ignition Key FOB 418 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 418 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 419 ...

Page 401: ...When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways slow down ...

Page 402: ...mal range If the pointer remains on the H turn the engine off immediately and call for service WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is ho...

Page 403: ... lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk Follow these steps to access the jack and spare tire NOTE The spare t...

Page 404: ...he fastener securing the jack WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 ...

Page 405: ...et the parking brake 3 Place the shift lever into PARK 4 Turn OFF the ignition 5 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 6 Block the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jack ing position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking and Changing a Tire WARNING Carefully ...

Page 406: ... not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change Continued WARNING Continued If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of motor traffic To assure that spare tires flat or inflated are securely stowed spares must be stowed with the valve ...

Page 407: ...s where the center cap covers the lug nuts use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle WARNING To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with the metal edges and retention teeth Center Cap Removal 406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 408: ...lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 4 Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange Lug Nut Removal Installation 1 Tighten 2 Loosen 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 ...

Page 409: ...Jack Engagement Locations 408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 410: ...his procedure 8 Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground 9 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 10 Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while tigh...

Page 411: ...essure This tire is designed as an emergency spare only Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h speed WARNING The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than 60 mph 100 km h Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel as...

Page 412: ... the stud that is in alignment with the valve stem Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground Tire and Wheel Cover Or Center Cap 1 Valve Stem 4 Wheel Cover 2 Valve Notch 5 Mounting Stud 3 Wheel Lug Nut 6 WHAT ...

Page 413: ...rench while tightening for increased leverage Alternate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft lb 135 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station 7 For vehicles equipped with center caps install the center cap by hand Do not use a hammer or excessive fo...

Page 414: ...ot use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Preparations for Jump Start The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote ...

Page 415: ...r bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 1 Remote Negative Post 2 Remote Positi...

Page 416: ...nal injury or property damage due to battery ex plosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery 3 Con...

Page 417: ...e end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in specte...

Page 418: ...ic Stability Program ESP if equipped or Traction Control System TCS if equipped before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Brake Control in Starting and Operating for further information CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving be tween 1st and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may ...

Page 419: ...proved method of towing without the ignition key is with a flatbed truck Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flatbed towing is recommended DO NOT tow an AWD vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground unless the rear driveshaft is removed and the transmission is in NEUTRAL Vehicles WITHOUT AWD may be towed with rear wheels...

Page 420: ...th a flatbed truck Otherwise damage to the transmission may result Do not tow the vehicle from the rear Damage to the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur Continued CAUTION Continued Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans mission may result If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the ignition must be placed in...

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Page 422: ... II 426 Loose Fuel Filler Cap 426 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 427 䡵 Replacement Parts 428 䡵 Dealer Service 428 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 429 Engine Oil 430 Engine Oil Filter 433 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 433 Maintenance Free Battery 434 Air Conditioner Maintenance 436 A C Air Filter 437 Body Lubrication 439 Windshield Wiper Blades 440 7 ...

Page 423: ... Storage 468 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 468 䡵 Bulb Replacement 470 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Park Turn Lamp Inner Park Lamp And Outer Park Lamp 300 Models 470 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp And Park Turn Lamp 300C 472 Backup Lamp Side Marker Lamp And Tail Stop Turn Lamp 300 Models 472 Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamp And Backup Lamp 300C Models 476 License Lamp 479 䡵 Fluid Capacities 480 ...

Page 424: ...Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Engine Oil Fill 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 ...

Page 425: ... Engine Oil Fill 2 Air Cleaner Filter 7 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 426: ...Filter 2 Coolant Pressure Cap 7 Engine Oil Fill 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 5 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 ...

Page 427: ...ll usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emissions control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic conve...

Page 428: ...testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your v...

Page 429: ...est routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine MOPAR威 parts for normal sched...

Page 430: ...s that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future CAUTION Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repai...

Page 431: ...tervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick Adding 1 0 qt 1 0 L of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX ...

Page 432: ... vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper mainte nance intervals NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or six 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...

Page 433: ...ust use SAE 5W 20 oil Failure to do so may result in improper operation of the Multi Displacement System MDS Re fer to Multi Displacement System in Starting and Operating for further information Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 3 5L Engine SAE 10W 30 engine oil is recom...

Page 434: ...inately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer s engines have a full flow type...

Page 435: ... Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required N...

Page 436: ...h the area imme diately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Continued Battery Lo...

Page 437: ...arger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to the 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 the c...

Page 438: ...e done by an experienced technician Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use ...

Page 439: ...1 Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing the retaining clips 2 Slide the lid on the filter adapter forward and down and remove the used filter Access Door 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 440: ...uld be lubri cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR威 Spray White Lube or equivalent to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application 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 should also be given to hood latching c...

Page 441: ...roleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend ing on geographical area and frequency of use Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering marks water lines or wet spots If any condition is present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its function Adding Washer Fluid The winds...

Page 442: ...working around the washer solution Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haus...

Page 443: ...system can contact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con trol device and may seriously reduce engine per formance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In t...

Page 444: ...rmal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by ...

Page 445: ...If the engine coolant antifreeze 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 cracking tears cuts and tig...

Page 446: ...ts and Genu ine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corro sion protection If a non HOAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant antifreeze as...

Page 447: ...ive Technology HOAT engine coolant antifreeze When adding engine coolant antifreeze The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze and distilled water Use higher concentra tions not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Us...

Page 448: ...aned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not r...

Page 449: ... indicated on the bottle The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant antifreeze freeze point or replacing en gine coolant antifreeze Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional engine coolant a...

Page 450: ...entration at 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze minimum and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean Do not change the ...

Page 451: ...the fluid level in the master cylinder when per forming underhood services Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap Add fluid to bring the level up to the MAX mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require ments described on the brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake p...

Page 452: ...oisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a accident Overfilling the bra...

Page 453: ...er than the manu facturer s recommended fluid may cause deterio ration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genu ine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for fur ther information The fluid level is preset at the factor...

Page 454: ...d at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid No chemical flushes should be used in any trans mission only the approved lubricant may be used Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of s...

Page 455: ...vel should be even with or slightly below the bottom of the hole Fluid Changes Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper mainte nance intervals Rear Axle For normal service periodic fluid level checks are not required When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be inspected If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level Refer to Flu...

Page 456: ... following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near se...

Page 457: ...or removal of paint and decals Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered t...

Page 458: ...abrasive non acidic cleaner Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Only MOPAR威 or equivalent is recommended Do not use oven cleaner Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective finish Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man ner Remove as much...

Page 459: ...should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and appropriate products such as MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather cond...

Page 460: ...ts When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag or micro fiber towel A mild soap so...

Page 461: ...s Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console NOTE The cupholder cannot be removed FUSES Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module IPM is located in the engine compartment This module contains fuses and relays Integrated Power Module 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 462: ... the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 15 Amp Blue Washer Motor 2 25 Amp Neutral Powertrain Control Module PCM 3 25 Amp Neutral Ignition Run Start 4 25 ...

Page 463: ...shield Wiper 11 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brake System ABS Valves If Equipped 12 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 13 50 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake System ABS Pump Motor If Equipped Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 14 15 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 464: ...enter There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel This center contains fuses and relays Opening The Access Panel Rear Power Distribution Center 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 ...

Page 465: ...e with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw IOD Cavity 1 of the Rear Power Distribution Center contains a black IOD fuse needed for vehicle processing dur ing assembly Th...

Page 466: ...C Wireless Con trol Module WCM Wireless Ignition Node WIN 9 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 10 11 12 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 13 14 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control Cluster Security Mod ule If Equipped 15 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Brake Mod ule If Equipped 16 17 20 Amp Yellow Cluster 18 20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 10 Amp Red Stop Lights 20 21 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 ...

Page 467: ...ed Tire Pressure Monitoring If Equipped Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 29 5 Amp Orange Adaptive Cruise Control ACC If Equipped Cluster Electronic Sta bility Program ESP If Equipped Powertrain Control Module PCM STOP LIGHT Switch 30 10 Amp Red Door Modules Power Mirrors Steering Con trol Module SCM 31 32 33 34 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 468: ...o Light Satellite Receiver SDARS Video If Equipped Vehicle Infor mation Module If Equipped Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 39 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors If Equipped 40 5 Amp Orange Auto Inside Rearview Mirror If Equipped Heated Seats If Equipped Switch Bank 41 15 Amp Blue AWD Module If Equipped 42 30 Amp Pink Front Blower Motor 43 30 Amp Pink Rear Window Defroster 44 20 Amp Blue Amplif...

Page 469: ...aving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take these steps to protect your battery Disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to min...

Page 470: ...l Stop Turn Lamp 3057 Rear Sidemarker 168 Backup Lamp 3057 Center High Mount Stop Lamp CHMSL LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer License 168 Exterior 300C Models Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp Standard Halogen 9006XS Low Beam Headlamp High Intensity Discharge HID D1S Serviced at Authorized Dealer High Beam Headlamp 9005 Front Park Turn Lamp 3157AK Front Fog Lamp PSX24W Front Sidemarker W5W Serviced a...

Page 471: ... the headlamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle 2 Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun terclockwise and then pull it out of the headlamp assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise 1 High Beam Headlamp Bulb 2 Low Beam Headlamp Bulb 470...

Page 472: ...3 Park Turn Lamp Bulb 4 Inner Park Lamp Bulb 5 Outer Park Lamp Bulb 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 ...

Page 473: ... not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself If a headlamp bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service WARNING A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electro cution if not serviced properly See your authorized dealer for service NOTE On vehicles equipped with HID he...

Page 474: ... tail lamp assembly 3 Pull back the trunk liner 4 Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail lamp assembly 5 Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side 6 Disconnect the electrical connector 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 ...

Page 475: ...mbly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs 8 Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly 1 Backup Lamp Bulb 2 Side Marker Lamp Bulb 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 476: ...acement bulb 10 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise 11 Reinstall the tail lamp assembly fasteners electrical connector and trunk liner 12 Close the trunk 3 Tail Stop Turn Lamp Bulb 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 ...

Page 477: ...emove two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly 3 Pull back the trunk liner 4 Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail lamp assembly 5 Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side 6 Disconnect the electrical connector 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 478: ...ehicle to access the bulbs Turn bulb sockets counterclockwise to remove 8 Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly 1 Tail Stop Lamp Bulb 2 Tail Lamp Bulb 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 ...

Page 479: ...rom the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 10 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise 3 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb 4 Backup Lamp Bulb 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 480: ...screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia 2 Remove the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 5 Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia and then install the screws 1 License Lamp Bulb 2 Socket 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 ...

Page 481: ...s 5 7 Liter Engine 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2 7 Liter Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 6 0 Quarts 5 7 Liters 3 5 Liter Engine SAE 10W 30 API Certified 6 0 Quarts 5 7 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 7 0 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 2 7 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 9 9 Quarts 9 4 Liters 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHI...

Page 482: ...ormula or equivalent 11 4 Quarts 10 8 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling System MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 14 7 Quarts 13 9 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 15 1 Quarts 14 3 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level ...

Page 483: ... 3 5L Engine Use API Certified SAE 10W 30 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 5 7L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equ...

Page 484: ...OPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recom mended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR威 ATF 4威 Automatic Trans mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4威 product Front Axle API GL 5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent Rear Axle API GL 5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic G...

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Page 486: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 486 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 486 Required Maintenance Intervals 488 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 487: ...dividual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EV...

Page 488: ...oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel or under In strument Cluster Description Odometer Trip Odom eter in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information At Each Stop for Fuel Check the en...

Page 489: ...At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 488 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 490: ...r cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all p...

Page 491: ...tate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear imprope...

Page 492: ...nge the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front axle fluid All Wheel Drive AWD Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod en...

Page 493: ...sary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive AWD change the front axle...

Page 494: ...e engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front axle fluid All Wheel Drive AWD Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 493 ...

Page 495: ...our vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing All Wheel Drive AWD Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles 170 000 km Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all ...

Page 496: ...conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front axle fluid All Wheel Drive AWD Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improp...

Page 497: ...sing your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Readin...

Page 498: ...ne Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front axle fluid All Wheel Drive AWD Inspect the transfer case fluid All Wheel Drive AWD Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 497 ...

Page 499: ...lay replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive AWD change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 102 000 Miles 170 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine o...

Page 500: ...Drive AWD Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 114 000 Miles 190 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine...

Page 501: ...ints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing All Wheel Drive AWD Replace the accesso...

Page 502: ... and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end p...

Page 503: ...cessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive AWD change the front a...

Page 504: ...aintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs 5 7L Engines Inspect the transfer case fluid All Wheel Drive AWD Adjust parking...

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Page 506: ...Requests 507 䡵 If You Need Assistance 507 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 508 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 508 In Mexico Contact 508 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 509 Service Contract 509 䡵 Warranty Information 510 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 510 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 510 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 510 In Canada 511 9 ...

Page 507: ...䡵 Publication Order Forms 511 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 513 Treadwear 513 Traction Grades 513 Temperature Grades 514 506 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 508: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 509: ...n to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 247 9753 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ont...

Page 510: ...ed repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s ...

Page 511: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 512: ...d contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard Ame...

Page 513: ...rect problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve hicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance proce...

Page 514: ...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 charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 515: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 517: ...t 436 437 Air Conditioning System 293 295 296 436 Air Pressure Tires 226 356 Airbag 56 65 Airbag Deployment 66 Airbag Light 64 69 82 221 Airbag Maintenance 68 Airbag Side 62 65 Airbag Window Side Curtain 59 62 65 Alarm Panic 25 Alarm Security Alarm 18 225 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 All Wheel Drive AWD 329 454 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 283 Antifreeze Engine Coo...

Page 518: ...anges 453 Fluid Change 453 Fluid Level Check 452 Fluid Type 483 Gear Ranges 319 324 Overdrive 321 Shifting 319 324 Special Additives 453 Torque Converter 322 Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode 323 327 Autostick 328 Axle Fluid 483 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 483 Battery 434 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 26 Location 434 Belts Seat 46 82 Body Mechanism Lubrication 439 B Pillar Location 351 B...

Page 519: ...ing 334 Radiator Coolant Pressure 447 Car Washes 455 Carbon Monoxide Warning 81 378 Cargo Vehicle Loading 381 Cellular Phone 96 292 Certification Label 382 Changing A Flat Tire 401 Chart Tire Sizing 347 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 427 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 81 Checks Safety 81 Child Restraint 71 72 73 76 77 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 74 76 Child Safety Locks 37 Cle...

Page 520: ...47 Cooling System 444 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 446 Coolant Capacity 480 Coolant Level 444 448 Disposal of Used Coolant 448 Drain Flush and Refill 445 Inspection 448 Points to Remember 448 Pressure Cap 447 Radiator Cap 447 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 445 480 482 Corrosion Protection 455 Cruise Control Speed Control 158 162 Cruise Light 216 Cupholders 203 460 Customer Assistance 507 Customer Pr...

Page 521: ...hrough Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 331 DVD Player Video Entertainment System 288 Electric Rear Window Defrost 206 Electric Remote Mirrors 94 Electrical Power Outlets 200 Electronic Brake Control System 340 Anti Lock Brake System 340 Brake Assist System 341 Electronic Stability Program 341 Traction Control System 340 Electronic Power Distribution Center Fuses 460 Electronic Speed Contr...

Page 522: ...t 423 424 425 Coolant Antifreeze 444 482 Cooling 444 Exhaust Gas Caution 81 378 Fails to Start 312 Flooded Starting 312 Fuel Requirements 374 Jump Starting 413 Multi Displacement 335 Oil 430 480 482 Oil Change Interval 219 236 431 Oil Filler Cap 432 Oil Filter 433 Oil Filter Disposal 433 Oil Selection 431 480 Oil Synthetic 433 Overheating 400 Starting 309 Temperature Gauge 223 Engine Oil Viscosity...

Page 523: ... Flat Tire Changing 401 Flooded Engine Starting 312 Floor Console 204 Fluid Brake 483 Fluid Capacities 480 Fluid Leaks 84 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 452 Brake 450 Cooling System 444 Engine Oil 430 Power Steering 334 Transfer Case 454 Fluids 482 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 482 Fog Lights 147 216 Folding Rear Seat 136 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 417 Fuel 374 Adding 379 Additives 3...

Page 524: ...ler Cap 379 426 Gasoline Clean Air 375 Gasoline Fuel Conserving 236 Gasoline Reformulated 375 Gauges Coolant Temperature 223 Fuel 225 Odometer 216 Speedometer 216 Tachometer 220 Gear Ranges 319 324 General Information 17 27 124 181 374 General Maintenance 429 Glass Cleaning 459 Gross Axle Weight Rating 382 385 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 382 384 GVWR 382 Hands Free Phone Uconnect 96 Hazard Driving...

Page 525: ...s 95 Heated Seats 134 Heater 293 Heater Engine Block 314 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 149 Hitches Trailer Towing 386 Holder Coin 204 Holder Cup 203 HomeLink威 Garage Door Opener Transmitter 190 Hood Release 142 Ignition 14 Key 12 14 Ignition Key Removal 14 Illuminated Entry 20 Immobilizer Sentry Key 16 Infant Restraint 71 72 Inflation Pressure Tires 226 Information Center Vehicle 230 Ins...

Page 526: ...y Programming 17 Key Replacement 17 Key Sentry Immobilizer 16 Key In Reminder 15 Keyless Entry System 20 Keyless Go 12 240 310 Keys 12 Kicker Sound System 287 Knee Bolster 56 Lane Change and Turn Signals 148 Lane Change Assist 148 Lap Shoulder Belts 46 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 74 76 Latch Plate 48 Latches 84 Hood 142 Lead Free Gasoline 374 Leaks Fluid 84 Life of Tires 361 Light ...

Page 527: ...eadlight Switch 144 Headlights 144 472 Headlights On Reminder 147 Headlights On With Wipers 145 152 High Beam 149 225 High Beam Indicator 225 High Beam Low Beam Select 149 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 144 216 Intensity Control 150 Interior 149 189 License 479 Lights On Reminder 147 Low Fuel 216 Low Tire 226 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 228 Map Reading 149 189 Oil Pressure 229 Para...

Page 528: ...ower Door 32 Low Tire Pressure System 365 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 74 76 Lubrication Body 439 Lumbar Support 132 Maintenance Free Battery 434 Maintenance General 429 Maintenance Procedures 429 Maintenance Schedule 486 Maintenance Sunroof 199 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 228 427 Manual Service 511 Manual Transmission 454 Fluid Level Check 454 Map Reading Lights 149 18...

Page 529: ... 375 Multi Displacement Engine System 335 Multi Function Control Lever 148 New Vehicle Break In Period 80 Occupant Restraints 45 62 66 Occupant Restraints Sedan 59 62 65 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 374 482 Odometer 216 224 Trip 216 224 Oil Change Indicator 219 236 Oil Change Indicator Reset 219 236 Oil Engine 430 482 Capacity 480 Change Interval 219 236 431 Checking 430 Dipstick 430 Disposal 433 F...

Page 530: ...24 400 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 511 Paint Care 455 Panic Alarm 25 Park Sense System Rear 184 Parking Brake 335 Passing Light 149 Passive Entry 35 Pedals Adjustable 156 Personal Settings 245 Pets 80 Phone Cellular 96 Phone Hands Free Uconnect 96 Placard Tire and Loading Information 351 Power Deck Lid Release 43 Distribution Center Fuses 460 463 Door Locks 32 Mirrors 94 Outlet Auxiliary Elec...

Page 531: ...e Wiper System 153 Rear Cupholder 203 Rear Park Sense System 184 Rear Seat Folding 136 Rear Window Defroster 206 Rear Window Features 206 Rearview Mirrors 91 Reclining Front Seats 131 Recreational Towing 396 Reformulated Gasoline 375 Refrigerant 437 Release Hood 142 Reminder Lights On 147 Reminder Seat Belt 53 Remote Control Starting System 27 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Remote Sound System Radio ...

Page 532: ... Safety Tips 81 Satellite Radio Antenna 283 Satellite Radio Uconnect威 studios 282 Schedule Maintenance 486 Seat Belt Maintenance 459 Seat Belt Reminder 53 Seat Belts 45 46 82 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 51 And Pregnant Women 55 Child Restraint 71 72 73 77 Extender 55 Front Seat 46 48 Inspection 82 Operating Instructions 48 Pretensioners 53 Rear Seat 46 Reminder 225 Untwisting Procedure 52 ...

Page 533: ...509 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 228 Service Manuals 511 Setting the Clock 251 252 254 257 266 Settings Personal 245 Shifting 314 Automatic Transmission 314 319 324 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 51 Shoulder Belts 46 Side View Mirror Adjustment 92 Signals Turn 84 148 216 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 330 SmartBeams 146 Snow Tires 363 Sound System Kicker 287 Spare Tire 358 359 402 ...

Page 534: ...uck Freeing 417 Sun Roof 196 Sunglasses Storage 189 Sunroof Maintenance 199 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 56 Sway Control Trailer 385 Synthetic Engine Oil 433 System Remote Starting 27 Tachometer 220 Telescoping Steering Column 154 155 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 296 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 223 401 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 74 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Theft System Se...

Page 535: ... 351 352 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 365 Quality Grading 513 Radial 358 Replacement 362 Rotation 364 Safety 345 355 Self Sealing 363 Sizes 347 Snow Tires 363 Spare Tire 402 Spinning 360 Trailer Towing 391 Tread Wear Indicators 360 To Open Hood 142 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 388 Torque Converter Clutch 322 Towing 384 24 Hour Towing Assistance 110 Behind a Motor Home 396 Disabled Vehicle 418 Guid...

Page 536: ...tor 319 324 Shifting 314 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 26 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 190 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 20 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Transporting Pets 80 Tread Wear Indicators 360 Trip Odometer 216 224 Trunk Lid Deck Lid 43 44 Trunk Release Emergency 44 Trunk Release Remote Control 43 Turn Signals 148 216 UCI Connector 27...

Page 537: ... Voice Recognition System VR 124 Warning Flasher Hazard 400 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 216 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 510 Washer Adding Fluid 440 Washers Windshield 152 440 Washing Vehicle 455 Water Driving Through 331 Wheel and Wheel Trim 457 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 457 Wind Buffeting 43 199 Window Fogging 302 Windows 40 Power 40 Windshield Defroster 83 294 ...

Page 538: ...Chrysler Group LLC 10C481 126 AC 3rd Edition Printed in U S A ...

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