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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278

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Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

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Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

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Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

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Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

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Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

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Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

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Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 288

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 288

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Synchronizing ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

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ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light
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STARTING AND OPERATING

Summary of Contents for 300 SRT8 2010

Page 1: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 259 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 401 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 419 10 INDEX 429 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

Page 4: ...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 parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the ...

Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...FICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 9: ...n Ignition Reminder 15 䡵 Sentry Key威 16 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 17 Rearming Of The System 18 To Arm The System 18 To Disarm The System 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry System If Equipped 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 To Unlock The Doors 21 To Lock The Doors 22 To Unlatch The Trunk 22 2 ...

Page 10: ...rotection Door Lock 35 䡵 Windows 37 Power Windows 37 Wind Buffeting 41 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release 41 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning 42 Trunk Emergency Release 42 䡵 Occupant Restraints 43 Lap Shoulder Belts 44 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 50 Automatic Locking Retractors ALR Mode If Equipped 50 Seat Belt Pretensioners If Equipped 51 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert威 51 Seat Belts And...

Page 11: ...ta Recorder EDR 66 Child Restraints 67 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 76 䡵 Safety Tips 77 Transporting Passengers 77 Exhaust Gas 78 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 79 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 80 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 12: ...f this manual Wireless Ignition Node WIN The Wireless 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 With...

Page 13: ...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 wh...

Page 14: ... then remove the Key Fob With the Passive Entry Keyless Go system the EVIC will display the ignition switch position OFF ACC RUN Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 for more 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 ...

Page 15: ...ave the Key Fob in the ignition or a vehicle equipped with Keyless Go in 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 ignitio...

Page 16: ...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 is a fault in the electronics Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authoriz...

Page 17: ...ed bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the authorized dealer Customer Key Programming Programming of Key Fobs and their RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device ...

Page 18: ...le Security Alarm will arm itself in about 16 seconds During that time the Vehicle Security Light will flash If it does not illuminate the Vehicle Security Alarm is not arming In addition if you open a door during the arming period the Vehicle Security Alarm will cancel the arming pro cess If you wish to rearm the Vehicle Security Alarm after closing the door you must repeat one of the previously ...

Page 19: ...vehicle however you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm If one of the previously described arming sequences has oc curred the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm If the Vehicle Security Alar...

Page 20: ...ion switch is turned ON from the LOCK position NOTE None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the defeat position extreme downward position unless the overhead map reading lights are turned on manually REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or activate the Panic Alarm from dis tances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m us...

Page 21: ...ther the driver s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter Refer to Re mote Key Unlock under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 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 feat...

Page 22: ...the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter to lock all doors The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry refer to Passive Entry System If Equipped under Door Locks in this section for more information Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE tra...

Page 23: ...itch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic Alarm is activated However the exterior lights and horn will remain on You may need to be less than 35 ft 11 m from the vehicle when using the transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized dealer...

Page 24: ...battery opening and snap into place General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by t...

Page 25: ...e the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 328 ft 100 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob may reduce this range How to Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start Shift lever in PARK Doors c...

Page 26: ...Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec onds The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice if programmed Then the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle NOTE The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode For security power window and power sunroof op er...

Page 27: ... Entry Use the Passive Entry feature to unlock the vehicle press the Start Stop button one time if the Keyless Go Start Stop button is installed in the ignition switch otherwise insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn to the RUN position Refer to the Passive Entry System under Door Locks in this section for more information NOTE For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Go feature the ig...

Page 28: ... sure the key is not inside the vehicle before closing the door WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death Continued...

Page 29: ...s or move the vehicle Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors If you press the power door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition ACC or RUN position and any front door is open the power locks will not operate This prevents you from accidentally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle Removing the Key Fob returning ...

Page 30: ... transmission is in gear 3 All doors are closed 4 The throttle is pressed 5 The vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h and 6 The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information ...

Page 31: ... if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor dance with local laws Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en abled 2 The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEU...

Page 32: ...ine 3 Depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming 5 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws Passive Entry System If Equipped The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle s Remote Keyless En...

Page 33: ...ab hold of the front driver s door handle To select between Unlock Driver Door 1st Press and Unlock All Doors 1st Press refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual To Unlock From The Passenger Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the passenger side of the vehicle grab the fro...

Page 34: ...y leave your vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the deck lid the deck lid will automatically unlatch unless another one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmit ters is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft 1 0 m of the deck lid To Lock the Vehicle s Doors The front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle with one of the vehicle s Pas...

Page 35: ...tion Door Lock system To Engage the Child Protection Door 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 upward NOTE For emergency key information refer to A Word About Your Keys in this section 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door NOTE When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged the door can b...

Page 36: ... tem always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position For emergency exit with the system engaged move the door lock plunger to the UNLOCK position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock System 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key or similar object into the child lock con...

Page 37: ...desired position WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver s door control all the door windows There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel which operate the passenger door windows The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position Power Window Switches 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 ...

Page 38: ...rst 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 The power window switches will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Delay Power Off to Access...

Page 39: ...e Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual NOTE If the window runs into any obstacle during auto closure it will reverse direction and then go back down Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first ...

Page 40: ... will be disabled To reactivate the AUTO up feature perform the following procedure after vehicle power is restored 1 Pull the window switch up to close window com pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed 2 Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an addi...

Page 41: ...e 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 the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter twice within five seconds With the ignition switch in the RUN pos...

Page 42: ... 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 the inside of the trunk lid near the latch and is coated so that it glows in...

Page 43: ...s to enhance occupant protection by 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 also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems NOTE The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design This allows the airbag to have dif...

Page 44: ... 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 45: ...y These 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 ...

Page 46: ... 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 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 47: ...s 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 stron gest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you...

Page 48: ...ell 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 and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automati...

Page 49: ...chorage 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 up or down to the position that fits you best As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average you will pr...

Page 50: ...he 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 a combina tion lap shoulder belt When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automati...

Page 51: ...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 After a collision deploys the airbags and or pretensioners a deployed airbag and or pretensioner must...

Page 52: ...ht to turn off and then proceed to the next step NOTE You must perform the following steps within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the RUN position 3 Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the RUN position unbuckle and then re buckle the driver s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds ending with the seat belt buckled NOTE Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light t...

Page 53: ...n the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if so equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the...

Page 54: ...ay 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 Airbag System Co...

Page 55: ...hich may receive information from the impact sensors at the front of the car The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires airbag deployment The timing 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 Do not put anything on or around t...

Page 56: ...hat provided by the body structure 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 obvi...

Page 57: ...Along with seat belts and pretensioners Advanced Front Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger and position everyone for the best interaction with the Advanced F...

Page 58: ...e that you are using it properly All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and shoul der belts properly The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Airbags room to inflate Do not lean against the door If your vehicle has side airbags and deployment occurs the side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door ...

Page 59: ...ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags SABIC air bags if equipped and front seat belt pretensioners if equipped as required depending on severity and type of impact Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Airbags are not ex pected to reduce the ...

Page 60: ...the airbags are not on and will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately six to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Airbag Warnin...

Page 61: ...he upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The driver front airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air...

Page 62: ...s of whether or not an airbag should have deployed NOTE In a rollover the pretensioners and or SABIC airbags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle Front and Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts impact sensors aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events Ad ditional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and provide verification Enhanced Accident ...

Page 63: ...he abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particl...

Page 64: ...ning Your Airbag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle ...

Page 65: ...irbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision While the airbag system is designed to be mainte nance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system immediately The Airbag Warning Light does not come on for approximately six to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first placed into the RUN position Th...

Page 66: ...DR data may not be recorded e g loss of battery power In conjunction with other data gathered during a complete accident investigation the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler Group LLC such i...

Page 67: ...se provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler Group LLC product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data parameters that are recorded Diagnostic trouble code s and warning light status for electronically controlled safety systems including the airbag system Vehicle speed Engine RPM Brake...

Page 68: ...straint that is correct for your child Infants and Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for ch...

Page 69: ...ildren in this section The belt positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the...

Page 70: ...ions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint Continued WARNING Continued A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat A rearward facing child re straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy ing passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint Before buying any restra...

Page 71: ...le s seat belts instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure LATCH compatible child restraint systems are now avail able However because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to have features for installati...

Page 72: ... systems will be installed as described here Again carefully follow the installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger alon...

Page 73: ...lacing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor age being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint Finally tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions NOTE Ensure that the ...

Page 74: ... so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasion ally and pull it tight if necessary The seat belt must be in the Automatic Locking Mode in order to enable a child restraint to be tightly ...

Page 75: ...raint loosens the belt you may need to do something more Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position To attach a child restraint tether strap 1 Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint 2...

Page 76: ... front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 30...

Page 77: ...rst few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not inter preted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ousl...

Page 78: ...l windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is d...

Page 79: ... or retractor condition replace the belt Airbag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an autho rized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting th...

Page 80: ...ights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel power steering fluid ...

Page 81: ...ped 87 Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror 87 Tilt Mirror In Reverse 87 Power Mirrors 88 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 88 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 88 䡵 uconnect phone If Equipped 89 Operation 91 Phone Call Features 99 uconnect phone Features 102 Advanced Phone Connectivity 107 Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone 109 General Information 118 3 ...

Page 82: ...30 䡵 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 131 Programming The Memory Feature 131 Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory 132 Memory Position Recall 133 Easy Entry Exit Seat Available With Memory Seat Only 134 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 135 䡵 Lights 136 Headlight Switch 136 Automatic Headlights 137 Headlights On With Wipers 137 Smartbeam If Equipped 138 Headlight Time Delay...

Page 83: ...ield Wipers And Washers 143 Intermittent Wiper System 144 Mist Feature 144 Windshield Washers 144 Headlights On With Wipers 145 Rain Sensing Wipers 145 䡵 Power Tilt Telescoping Steering Column If Equipped 147 䡵 Adjustable Pedals 148 䡵 Electronic Speed Control 149 To Activate 150 To Set At A Desired Speed 151 To Deactivate 151 To Resume Speed 151 To Vary The Speed Setting 152 To Accelerate For Pass...

Page 84: ...amming A Single HomeLink威 Button 164 Security 164 Troubleshooting Tips 164 General Information 165 䡵 Power Sunroof If Equipped 165 Opening Sunroof Express 166 Closing Sunroof Express 166 Pinch Protect Feature 166 Pinch Protect Override 167 Venting Sunroof Express 167 Sunshade Operation 167 Wind Buffeting 167 Sunroof Maintenance 168 Ignition Off Operation 168 Sunroof Fully Closed 168 䡵 Electrical P...

Page 85: ... Rear Seat Cupholders 172 䡵 Storage 172 Console Features 172 Cargo Area 173 䡵 Cargo Area Features 175 Trunk Mat If Equipped 175 䡵 Rear Window Features 175 Rear Window Defroster 175 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 ...

Page 86: ...ror 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 th...

Page 87: ...nd 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 Tilt Mirror in Reverse The Tilt Mirror in Reverse feature tilts the outside rear view mirrors downward when the ignition is placed in the RUN position and ...

Page 88: ...e your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the MEMORY switch on the driver side door trim panel to return the power mirrors to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in this section 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 this section for furt...

Page 89: ...55 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 website for supported phones For uconnect customer support visit the following websites www chrysl...

Page 90: ... 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 laws and phone use All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead Failure to do...

Page 91: ...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 You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the beep which follows the Re...

Page 92: ...tton 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 be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu Pair Link uconnect phone to a Cellular Phone To begin using your uconnect phone...

Page 93: ...owever 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 the vehicle at the same time For example if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle the uconnect phone will use the priority three cellular phone when you make a call ...

Page 94: ... 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 recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook New Entry When prompted say the name of the new entry Use of long names helps the voice recogniti...

Page 95: ...cally 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 uconnect website for supported phones To call a name from downloaded or uconnect Phonebook follow the procedure in Call by Saying a Name section Automatic download and update if supported begins as soon as the Bluetooth威 wire...

Page 96: ...now ready to accept phone book entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威 Object Exchange Profile OBEX Please see your phone Owner s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone NOTE The phone handset must support Bluetooth威 OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any syste...

Page 97: ... 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 phonebook call the number you just edited or return to the main menu Phonebook Edit can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a cellular and a home number but you can add J...

Page 98: ...sh 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 All uconnect Phonebook Entries Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Erase All The uconnect phone will ask you to veri...

Page 99: ...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 your cellular service provider for the features that you have Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently in Progre...

Page 100: ...l 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 put a call on hold press the button until you hear a ...

Page 101: ... been joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the button Only the active 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 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 bu...

Page 102: ...ically transferred from the uconnect phone to the cellular phone An active call is automatically transferred to the cellular phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF uconnect phone Features 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 Engli...

Page 103: ...y number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The 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 makin...

Page 104: ...by Towing Assistance Paging To learn how to page refer to Working with Automated Systems 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 gene...

Page 105: ...then press the button and say Send The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to 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 sy...

Page 106: ...status is given for roaming network signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the uconnect phone 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 w...

Page 107: ...To transfer an ongoing call from your uconnect phone paired cellular phone to the uconnect phone or vice versa press the button and 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 ...

Page 108: ... Select Phone and 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 ...

Page 109: ...Setup Voice Train ing 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 Recognition system...

Page 110: ...igned for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through 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...

Page 111: ...ialing number combinations may not be supported In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURE...

Page 112: ...le 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 recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wai...

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

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Page 116: ...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 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 117: ...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 117 ...

Page 118: ...ept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation VOICE RECOGNITION VR SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition VR System Operation This Voice Recognition 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 I...

Page 119: ...n while the system is speaking is known as barging in The system will be interrupted and after the beep you can add or change commands This will become helpful once you start to learn the options NOTE At any time you can say the words Cancel Help 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 ...

Page 120: ...while the Voice Recogni tion VR system is speaking Please note the volume setting for VR is different than the audio system Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the 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 s...

Page 121: ...e Radio In this mode you may say the following 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 mod...

Page 122: ...reviously recorded memos During the playback you may press the 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 Language German La...

Page 123: ...ults 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 vehicle WARNING DO N...

Page 124: ...forward or rearward WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle 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 as it may cause damage to the seat controls Power Seat Switch 124 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 125: ...with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Power Seat Recline Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ...

Page 126: ... 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 To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the large button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint Lumbar Support Control Lever 126 UNDERST...

Page 127: ...d simultaneously pull up on the head restraint To install the head restraint insert the head restraint rods into each guide apply pressure down on the headrest until the head restraint reaches the first lock position push the large button in and push down and adjust head restraint to desired position Adjustable Head Restraints Removing Head Restraint 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12...

Page 128: ...icle is in motion Always adjust the head restraints when the vehicle is in PARK Heated Seats This feature heats the front driver passenger and second row seats The controls for each heater are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel After turning the ignition ON you can choose from High Low or Off heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use ...

Page 129: ...tting also turns off automatically after 30 minutes NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical conditions must exer cise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low ...

Page 130: ... the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious 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 veh...

Page 131: ...e positions when the unlock button is pressed The Memory switch is located on the driver s door trim panel The switch contains an S SET button to activate the memory save function It also contains a rocker switch labeled with the number 1 and the number 2 The rocker switch allows the driver to recall either of two pre programmed memory profiles by pressing the appro priate side of the switch Progr...

Page 132: ...tion presets 2 Press and release the SET button on the Memory switch then press the side of the rocker switch labeled 2 within five seconds The EVIC will display which memory position is being 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 or disabled Refer to...

Page 133: ...n Recall NOTE The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory positions If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in PARK a message will display in the EVIC To recall the memory settings for driver one press MEMORY button number 1 on the driver s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1 To recall the memory setting for driver two press MEMORY button number 2...

Page 134: ...7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition in the ACC or RUN position 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 to a position 0 3 in 7 7 mm forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is between 0 9 in and 2 7 in 22 7 mm and 6...

Page 135: ...cally Move Seat Back on Exit under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 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 Hood Release Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 ...

Page 136: ...ly 6 in 15 cm and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located...

Page 137: ...O position When the system is on the headlight time delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition in the OFF position To turn the automatic system off move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come on in the automatic mode Headlights On with Wipers When this feat...

Page 138: ...utomatic High Beams under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 2 Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position 3 Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to the high beam position NOTE This system will not activate until the vehicle is at or above 25 mph 40 km h To Deactivate Pe...

Page 139: ...econds of placing the ignition in OFF position to activate this feature The Headlight delay time is programmable Refer to Delay Turning Headlights Off under Personal Set tings Customer Programmable Features under Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition is placed...

Page 140: ...However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals headlight beam selection and passing lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operatio...

Page 141: ...omatically turn off High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until t...

Page 142: ...manually or are on because a door is open This includes the glove box light but not the trunk light To restore interior light operation either place the ignition in the ON position or cycle the light switch Dimmer Control The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control up...

Page 143: ...doors are open Parade Mode Daytime Brightness Feature Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer EVIC and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in the RUN position The multifunction lever is ...

Page 144: ...ulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 23 seconds between cycles 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 during windshield washer use M...

Page 145: ...Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 Rain Sensing Wipers This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver This feature is especially useful for road splash or over spray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of the six intermittent wiper settings to activate this featu...

Page 146: ...ms It will not operate under the following conditions Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is placed in the RUN position the vehicle is stationary and the outside temperature is below 32 F 0 C unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved the vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside temperature rises above fre...

Page 147: ...d you or push the lever away from you as desired 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 tilt telescopic steering column to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in this section WARNING Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous...

Page 148: ...from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel The switch is located on the front side of the driver s seat cushion side shield Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward toward the driver The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF Adjustable Pedals Switch 148 UNDERSTANDING TH...

Page 149: ...tch on the driver s door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in this section WARNING Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving You could lose control and have an accident Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may c...

Page 150: ...y pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push and release the ON OFF button located on the end of the Electronic Speed Control lever The indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate and the cluster will display a Cruise ON message to show that the speed control system is on To turn the system off push and release the ...

Page 151: ...ctronic Speed Control will only function in 3rd 4th or 5th gear when in the Autostick威 mode if equipped The Electronic Speed Control may not engage if a different size tire is installed on one wheel such as the compact spare tire To Deactivate The system will disable Electronic Speed Control without erasing the memory if you Softly tap the brake pedal Press the brake pedal Pull the Electronic Spee...

Page 152: ... is tapped speed increases so tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph 4 8 km h etc To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is set push down and hold the Electronic Speed Control lever in SET DECEL If the lever is continually held in the SET DECEL position the set speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph 10 km h increments until the lever is rele...

Page 153: ...nt could be the result Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery PARKSENSE姞 REAR PARK ASSIST The ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist system is a driver aid that senses for obstacles behind the vehicle Refer to ParkSense威 System Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations ParkSense威 is active when the driver shift...

Page 154: ...s one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the right rear of the vehicle The driver can view the indicators either through the rearview mirror or by looking at the display above the rear window ParkSense威 dimly illuminates the two inner most yellow indicators when it is ON and detecting no obstacles The following chart shows the...

Page 155: ...in 85 cm Yellow No 5th LED 20 in 50 cm 27 6 in 70 cm Yellow No 6th LED 16 in 40 cm 19 7 in 50 cm Red Yes Intermittent 7th LED 6 in 15 cm 11 8 in 30 cm Red Yes Continuous ParkSense姞 System Usage Precautions NOTE Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow ice mud dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist system operating properly Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could aff...

Page 156: ...nse威 switch will illuminate If this occurs after making sure the rear fascia bumper is clean and clear of snow ice mud dirt or other obstruction see your authorized dealer for service Clean the ParkSense威 sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud dirt or debris Failure to do so can result in ParkSense威 not working properly T...

Page 157: ... to stop in time when the obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when using ParkSense威 WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist sys tem Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to check for pedes trians animals other vehicles obstructions and blind spots before backing u...

Page 158: ...rns on the single flashing arc and sounds the continuous tone Also the ParkSense威 sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly depending on its size and shape giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy reading lights and storage for sunglasses Universal Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 buttons and power sunroo...

Page 159: ...r the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compartment access is a push push design Push on the raised bar on the compartment door to open Push on the raised bar to close GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit ope...

Page 160: ...r safety information or assistance Continued WARNING Continued Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide 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 t...

Page 161: ...smitter It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare 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 I...

Page 162: ...ss 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 ass...

Page 163: ...ink 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 Programm...

Page 164: ...ds 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 o...

Page 165: ...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 loca...

Page 166: ...sunroof opening Injury may result Opening Sunroof Express Press the power sunroof switch rearward and release and the sunroof will open automatically from any posi tion The sunroof will open fully and then stop automati cally This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the power sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Express Press the power sunroof switc...

Page 167: ...uring Express Vent operation any movement of the power sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually However the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens NOTE The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Y...

Page 168: ...C in Section 4 Sunroof Fully Closed Press the power sunroof switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 Volt DC electrical power outlets on this vehicle Both of the power outlets are protected by a fuse Insert cigar lighter or accessory plug into the power outlets for use to ensure proper operation NOTE To ensure proper operation ...

Page 169: ...y A fire leading to bodily injury could result The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the engine from starting Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 ...

Page 170: ...etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehi...

Page 171: ...g any type of accessory or acces sory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console Front Seat Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 ...

Page 172: ...ce for the rear occupants elbows STORAGE Console Features The center console contains two shift bezel cubby bins with rubber mats for holding small items For vehicles not equipped with navigation radio the console also contains an extra storage bin located below the climate control which holds up to four CD jewel cases Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the armrest Rear ...

Page 173: ...nt The con sole s front opening lid allows for easy access to these compartments Cargo Area The 60 40 split folding rear seat provides cargo carrying versatility The seatbacks fold down 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 1 Release button for bottom compartment 2 Release...

Page 174: ...a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap WARNING Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers...

Page 175: ...terior of the trunk from mud snow and debris It provides a nonskid surface to keep cargo from sliding REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear w...

Page 176: ...urface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can 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 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 177: ... Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 194 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 198 Trip Functions 199 Performance Pages If Equipped 201 Keyless Go Display If Equipped 204 Compass Display 205 uconnect gps If Equipped 207 Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped 207 System Warnings Customer Information Features 208 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 208 4 ...

Page 178: ... CD And MP3 Audio Play 219 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 222 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 224 䡵 Sales Code RES RSC AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack And Sirius Radio 225 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 225 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 230 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 233 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 235 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 235 䡵 Unive...

Page 179: ...na 243 Reception Quality 243 Operating Instructions uconnect studios Satellite Mode 244 Operating Instructions uconnect phone If Equipped 246 䡵 Kicker威 High Performance Sound System With Driver Selectable Surround DSS If Equipped 246 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 247 䡵 CD DVD Maintenance 249 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 249 䡵 Climate Controls 249 Automatic Temperature Control...

Page 180: ...limate Control 14 Hood 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 Button 11 Ash Tray If Equipped 6 Glove Compartment 12 Storage Compartment 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 181: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 ...

Page 182: ...icle 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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven U S Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the sell...

Page 183: ...OMETER button to turn off the message If the problem continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started A loose improperly installed or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL 7 Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute RPM x 1000 for each gear range Ease up on the accelerator before reaching ...

Page 184: ...Light will turn on when the key in the ignition switch placed in the RUN position The light should go out with the engine running If the light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected WARNING If a warning light remai...

Page 185: ...em ABS Electronic Stability Program ESP sys tem In this case the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A l...

Page 186: ...ng brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch placed 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 ...

Page 187: ... and you hear a chime turn the engine OFF immediately and call for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself refer to Section 7 and follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 15 Trip Odo...

Page 188: ... the bulb check or when driving 19 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed 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 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light T...

Page 189: ... 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 Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should sto...

Page 190: ...le after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly 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 opera tion or sensor damage may resul...

Page 191: ... the ignition is in the RUN position before engine start If the MIL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to RUN have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate the MIL after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the MIL stays on through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations the veh...

Page 192: ... momentarily when the engine is started If the light 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 Section 7 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE IN...

Page 193: ...tions uconnect phone displays if equipped uconnect gps screens if equipped Audio mode display Surround Sound modes if equipped with Driver Selectable Surround DSS Performance Pages if equipped The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change between Trip Functions ...

Page 194: ...MODE button to select the Compass Temp Audio screen Along with compass reading and outside temperature this screen will display radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle Refer to Remote Sound System Con trols in this section Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Turn Signa...

Page 195: ...ar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph 1 6 km h Door s Ajar with a single chime if vehicle is in motion Trunk Ajar with a single chime Low Washer Fluid with a single chime Oil Pressure Oil Change Required with single chime ACC Off When the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system is turned off Refer to Adaptive Cruise Con trol ACC in Section 3 if equipped ACC Ready When the Adaptive ...

Page 196: ...ately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Section 3 if equipped ACC Blinded If the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system deactivates due to performance limiting con ditions Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Section 3 if equipped ACC Unavailable If the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system turns off due to a temporary...

Page 197: ...And Operating Right Front Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to information on Tire Pressure and Tire Pressure Monitor under Starting And Operating Right Rear 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 and Tire Pressure Monitor under Star...

Page 198: ... engine oil change indicator system The Oil Change Required message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec onds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message wi...

Page 199: ...the Trip Computer functions The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa tion Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset When the fuel economy is reset 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 Distance To Empty DTE...

Page 200: ...since the last reset Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position Display Units 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 wh...

Page 201: ...fety of others Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The Performance Pages include the following features 0 60 mph 0 100 km h Braking Distance 1 8 Mile 1 4 Mile Instantaneous G Force Peak G Force Digital Speedometer To access press and release the MENU button until Performance Pages displays in the EVIC Press the SCROLL button to cycle through the features Press the FUNCT...

Page 202: ...ected this screen displays the vehicle s braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was depressed This feature will only function when applying the brakes at speeds above 30 mph 48 km h Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature The word READY will flash when conditions are met for the event to begin The distance and speed measurements display while the event is taking place...

Page 203: ...ton will clear the current run and display the vehicle s best 1 8 mile 1 4 mile run To clear the vehicle s best 1 8 mile 1 4 mile run press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for five seconds Instantaneous G Force When selected this screen displays the current G Force longitudinal and lateral along with a friction circle that displays the directions of the forces Peak G Force When selected this s...

Page 204: ...ped When the ENGINE START STOP button is pressed to change ignition switch positions the Keyless Go icon momentarily appears in the EVIC display showing the new ignition switch position The round symbol in the middle rotates to point at the new 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 dis...

Page 205: ...il the compass is calibrated You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL message displayed in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL message does not appear in the EVIC display you must put the compass into the...

Page 206: ...iven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head ing NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as iPod s Cell Phones Lap tops and Radar Detectors This is where the compass module is located and it can cause interference with the compass sensor and it may give false read...

Page 207: ...and the AUDIO MODE button can be used to return to the previous menu When the Map display is active pressing the FUNCTION SELECT but ton will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu Turn by Turn Directions The EVIC displays turn by turn directions to a pro grammed destination when Turn by Turn Navigation is enabled through Personal Settings When enabled the EVIC displays the name of the app...

Page 208: ...erature Shows the actual oil temperature Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure Tire Pressure Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE 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...

Page 209: ...N or OFF appears Remote Key Unlock When Driver Door 1st Press is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter UNLOCK button When Driver Door 1st Press is selected you must press 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...

Page 210: ...h Remote Key Lock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock unlock feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers When ON is selected the system will automatically activate the windshield ...

Page 211: ...s 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 Section 3 Delay Turning Headlight...

Page 212: ... equipped power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Off 45 sec 5 min 10 min 30 min or 60 min appears Confirmation of Voice Commands If Equipped When ON is selected all voice commands from the ucon...

Page 213: ...Metric units of measure To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until EN GLISH or METRIC appears Automatic High Beams If Equipped When this feature is selected the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Refer to SmartBeam in Section 3 SETTING ...

Page 214: ...ped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 Operating Instructions uconnect phone If Equipped Refer to uconnect phone in Section 3 Clock Setting Procedure uconnect gps RER only The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite The satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time GMT This is the worldwide standard for time Thi...

Page 215: ...rrent 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 feature is on a check mark will appear in the box next to the words Daylight Savings Touch 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 ...

Page 216: ...ion appears If you do not see a time zone that you want to select touch the screen where the word Page is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu 5 Touch the screen where the word Save is displayed SALES CODE 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 i...

Page 217: ...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 218: ...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 219: ...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 220: ...witch 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 and jam the player mechanism RES ...

Page 221: ...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 RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button P...

Page 222: ...d 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 files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will ...

Page 223: ...ata 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 Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 2...

Page 224: ...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 225: ... 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 Buttons...

Page 226: ... Button uconnect phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the uconnect phone feature if equipped Refer to uconnect phone in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With UConnect message will display on the radio screen TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Pro...

Page 227: ...es the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or l...

Page 228: ... 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 Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Displa...

Page 229: ... is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob After adjusting the hours press the TUNE SCROLL c...

Page 230: ...T RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 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 ...

Page 231: ... the ignition ON 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 label...

Page 232: ...ill 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 FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button Press th...

Page 233: ... 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 files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will r...

Page 234: ...ata to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specification Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 ...

Page 235: ...t Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not cont...

Page 236: ...proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when the ignition is OFF Operating Instructions uconnect phone If Equipped Refer to uconnect phone in Section 3 Operating Instructi...

Page 237: ...eparate 16 pin connector port in the glove compartment on some vehicles Connecting an iPod威 to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate plays media but does not use the UCI feature to control the connected device Connecting The iPod姞 Use the provided connection cable to connect an iPod威 to the vehicle s 16 pin connector port which is located in the glove compartment on some vehicles Once the iP...

Page 238: ...ontrolling The iPod姞 Using Radio Buttons To get into the UCI iPod威 mode and access a connected iPod威 press the AUX button on the radio faceplate Once in the UCI iPod威 mode iPod威 audio tracks if available from iPod威 start playing over the vehicle s audio system Play Mode When switched to UCI mode the iPod威 automatically starts Play mode In Play mode you may use the following buttons on the radio fa...

Page 239: ...hile a track is playing press the INFO button to see the associated metadata artist track title album etc for that track Pressing the INFO button again jumps to the next screen of data for that track Once you have seen all screens the last INFO button press will take you back to the play mode screen on the radio Pressing the REPEAT button will change the iPod威 mode to repeat the current playing tr...

Page 240: ...isplay press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll through the list faster During fast scroll you may notice a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display During all List modes the iPod威 displays all lists in wrap around mode So if the track is at the bottom of the list just turn the wheel backwards counter cloc...

Page 241: ...iPod威 sub menu levels are available on this system MUSIC TYPE button The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your iPod威 CAUTION Leaving the iPod威 or any supported device any where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage the device Follow the device manufacturer s guidelines Placing items on the iPod威 or connections to the iPod威 in t...

Page 242: ...llite radio system in your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your on line listening account For further information call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com or at www siriuscanada ca for Canadian residents Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID Please have the follow...

Page 243: ...n the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reas...

Page 244: ...next channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time press and hold a...

Page 245: ...adio will tune to the preset channel SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number Press the AUDIO SE LECT button to display the Sirius ID number This number is used to activate deactivate or change the Sirius subscription SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory ...

Page 246: ... a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions uconnect phone If Equipped Refer to uconnect phone in Section 3 KICKER姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECTABLE SURROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio amplifier th...

Page 247: ...nd sound equalized for the front seat occupants The Video Surround mode is described under KICKER威 Mobile Surround KMS1 威 Please note that DSS effects are dependent on the mix of the original recording Some audio will sound better in DSS modes others in Stereo mode When in Audio Surround mode balance is set auto matically Fader control is available to add more sur round audio if desired REMOTE SOU...

Page 248: ... 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 FUNC TION SELECT button to operate various radio media and Universal Customer Interface UCI functions i e advance presets select next folder jump to or start...

Page 249: ...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 the ce...

Page 250: ...he LO AUTO position should be used for front seat occupants only The HI AUTO position should be used 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...

Page 251: ...that the system is in AUTO mode and request ing the air conditioning is not necessary The system will automatically control recircu lation However pressing the recirculation con trol button will temporarily put the system in Recirculation mode 10 minutes This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present Activating recircula tion will cause the indicator...

Page 252: ... Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of blower preferred 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 co...

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Page 254: ...ating area through vents under the front seats Bi 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 regi...

Page 255: ... 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 conditions...

Page 256: ... 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 in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the ple...

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Page 259: ...elow 20 F Or 29 C 266 If Engine Fails To Start 267 After Starting 268 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 268 䡵 Automatic Transmission 269 General Information 269 Key Ignition Park Interlock 271 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 271 Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Override 272 Five Speed Automatic Transmission 273 Gear Ranges 273 5 ...

Page 260: ... Check 282 䡵 Parking Brake 283 䡵 Brake System 285 Anti Lock Brake System 285 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 288 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 288 Traction Control System TCS 289 Brake Assist System BAS 289 Electronic Stability Program ESP 289 Synchronizing ESP 293 ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And ESP TCS Indicator Light 293 䡵 Tire Safety Information 294 Tire Markings 294 Tire Identification...

Page 261: ...ment Tires 308 䡵 Tire Chains 309 䡵 Snow Tires 311 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 311 Tire Rotation Standard Tires 312 Tire Rotation All Season Tires 312 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 313 Premium System 315 General Information 319 䡵 Fuel Requirements 320 6 1L Engine 320 Reformulated Gasoline 320 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 321 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 321 MMT In Gasoline 322 Materi...

Page 262: ...as Cap 324 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 326 䡵 Vehicle Loading 327 Vehicle Certification Label 327 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 327 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 327 Overloading 328 Loading 328 䡵 Trailer Towing 329 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 329 262 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 263: ... parked vehicles in hot weather interior heat buildup may cause serious injury or death Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in 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 c...

Page 264: ... in 10 seconds If this occurs turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Keyless Go This feature allows the driver to oper ate the 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 ...

Page 265: ... hold the brake pedal while press ing the ENGINE START STOP button once The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle If the vehicle fails to start the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine 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...

Page 266: ...ilar to an ignition switch It has four positions OFF ACC RUN and START To change the ignition switch positions without starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these steps Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position Press the ENGINE START STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE ACCESSORY Press the ENGINE START STOP button ...

Page 267: ... battery or the battery in another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improp erly Refer to Section 6 for proper jump starting procedures and follow them carefully Clearing a Flooded Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any excess fuel press and h...

Page 268: ... Normal Starting procedure CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter wait 10 to 15 sec onds before trying again After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a...

Page 269: ...ear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal WARNING It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally an...

Page 270: ... Keyless Go first The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule The 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 PAR...

Page 271: ...lt in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in DRIVE position After the transmis sion 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 from the ignition...

Page 272: ... 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 273: ...nsmission 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 vehicle is in motion...

Page 274: ...rake 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 positio...

Page 275: ...ving 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 when using the Overdrive range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain trav...

Page 276: ... feature is available to allow the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service To reset the transmission use the following procedure 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Move the shift lever into 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 return to n...

Page 277: ...strument cluster on the transmission range indicator NOTE In Autostick威 mode the transmission will shift up and down when the driver manually moves the shift lever right D or left D An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC portion of the in strument cluster when using Autostick威 This message appears in order to alert the driver to upshift to the next gear Th...

Page 278: ...is reached while Autostick威 is engaged Transmission shifting will be more crisp abrupt when Autostick威 is engaged DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull errati cally to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear driving wheels WARNI...

Page 279: ...ficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centime ters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off F...

Page 280: ...ding water This will minimize wave effects Continued CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission transaxle axle etc for signs of con tamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if a...

Page 281: ...njuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Und...

Page 282: ...f the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici...

Page 283: ...the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage When parking on a flat surface place the shift lever in the PARK position first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill it is important to apply the parking brake b...

Page 284: ...he ignition switch is ON NOTE This light only shows that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application WARNING 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 Do not leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power win dows other con...

Page 285: ...required with the power system operating Anti Lock Brake System The Anti Lock Brake System ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions The system automatically pumps the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock up The electronic brake force distribution EBD prevents the rear wheels from over braking and provides greater control ...

Page 286: ...end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System contains sophisti cated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment This interference can cause possible loss of anti lock braking capability Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified profess...

Page 287: ...ize and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer Anti Lock Brake Light The Anti Lock Brake Light monitors the anti lock brake system The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the Anti Lock Brake Light remains on or comes on while driving it indicates that the anti lock por...

Page 288: ...ntaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions by controlling hydrau lic brake pressure This prevents wheel lock up to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking For more information about ABS refer to Anti Lock Brake System in Section 5 WARNING The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail...

Page 289: ...g sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is 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 ver...

Page 290: ...er starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active The ESP TCS Indicator Light also flashes when 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 natural ...

Page 291: ...t panel To enter the Partial Off mode momentarily press the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will illumi nate To turn the ESP ON again momentarily press the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will turn off NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off m...

Page 292: ...oved out of the PARK position This will occur when the message was previously cleared WARNING In the ESP Full Off mode the engine torque reduction and stability features are cancelled There fore the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable NOTE When the ESP is switched OFF a feature of the system remains active This feature controls wheel spin across an axle quite similarly to a li...

Page 293: ...ght should go out However if the light remains on have the ESP and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition swi...

Page 294: ...gnition is turned to the ON position the ESP System will be ON even if it was turned OFF previously The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when the ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Design...

Page 295: ...ruck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded in...

Page 296: ...k tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 296 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 297: ...ons 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 298: ...fies 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 299: ...tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Informati...

Page 300: ...never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg 4 The r...

Page 301: ...his 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 number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the ...

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Page 303: ...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 over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lo...

Page 304: ...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 305: ... 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 306: ...ires could cause them to fail You could have 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 ...

Page 307: ...stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicator...

Page 308: ...rovide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of you...

Page 309: ...capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires...

Page 310: ...ceed 30 mph 48 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Use on rear wheels only Continued CAUTION Continued Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave ment Observe the tire chain manufacturer s instructions on the method of installation operating speed and conditions for use Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufac ...

Page 311: ...quipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat terns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of t...

Page 312: ...he side to side as shown in the following diagram Tire Rotation All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped with all season tires is the forward cross as shown in the following diagram Tire Rotation Tire Rotation 312 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 313: ...will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure 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 long...

Page 314: ...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 315: ...using an accurate tire pressure gauge even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger 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 Premium System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure...

Page 316: ...will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires In addition the EVIC will display one or more low pressure messages Left Front Left Rear Right Front Right Rear for three seconds and a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low press...

Page 317: ...lt 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 message for three seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 ...

Page 318: ...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 TPMS 2 If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON In addition the EV...

Page 319: ...display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for three seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long as no ...

Page 320: ...starting stalling and hesitations If you experi ence these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer...

Page 321: ...tarting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components Problems that result from using methanol gasoline or E85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufac turer While MTBE is an oxygenate made from methanol it does not have the negative effects of Methanol E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain ing 10 ethan...

Page 322: ...ssions system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowe...

Page 323: ...engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance Continued CAUTION Continued The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Most of these products contain high concentra tions of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuel...

Page 324: ... Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnor mal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the liftgate trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Fille...

Page 325: ...om using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light 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 Gas Cap Tether Hook 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 ...

Page 326: ... properly Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a Check Gascap message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped If this occurs ...

Page 327: ...facture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR rear Vehicle Identification Number VIN Type of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the 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 ...

Page 328: ...eight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by si...

Page 329: ...our vehicle s proper tire pressure TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft is removed Towing with the rear wheels on the ground while the driveshaft is connected can result in severe transmission damage 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 ...

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Page 331: ...EFIT Kit Components And Operation 334 TIREFIT Usage Precautions 335 Sealing a Tire With TIREFIT 338 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 343 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 346 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 348 Without The Ignition Key FOB 348 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 348 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 349 6 ...

Page 332: ... 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 action On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase...

Page 333: ...ling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself refer to Section 7 and follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph TIREFIT KIT Small punctures up to 1 4 6 mm in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g sc...

Page 334: ...EFIT Storage The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk TIREFIT Kit Components and Operation 1 Sealant Bottle 2 Pressure Gauge 3 Power Button 4 Mode Select Knob TIREFIT Location 334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 335: ...sing the Power Button Push and release the button 3 once to turn ON the TIREFIT kit Push and release the button 3 again to turn OFF the TIREFIT kit TIREFIT Usage Precautions Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle 1 and sealant hose 7 prior to the expiration date printed on the bottle label to assure optimum operation of the sys tem Refer to Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT section F Sealant Bottle and Hose...

Page 336: ...ms to avoid injecting sealant into them The TIREFIT Sealant is only intended to seal punctures less than 1 4 6mm diameter in the tread of your vehicle Do not lift or carry TIREFIT kit by hoses WARNING Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle close to traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehi...

Page 337: ...h hair eyes or clothing TIRE FIT is harmful if inhaled swallowed or absorbed through the skin It causes skin eye and respira tory irritation Flush immediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin Change clothing as soon as possible if there is any contact with clothing TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex In case of allergic reaction or rash consult a physician im medi...

Page 338: ...ansmission in PARK auto transmission or in Gear manual transmission and turn OFF the ignition 4 Set the parking brake B Setting Up to Use TIREFIT 1 Remove the gloves from the Accessory Storage Com partment 8 and place them on your hands 2 Turn the Mode Select knob 4 to the Sealant Mode position 3 Uncoil the Clear Sealant Hose 7 and then remove the Yellow Cap from the fitting at the end of the hose...

Page 339: ... mode Press the Power Button 3 to turn ON the TIREFIT kit 2 Connect the Power Plug 5 to a different 12 Volt power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle if avail able Make sure the engine is running before turning ON the TIREFIT kit 3 The Sealant Bottle 1 may be empty due to previous use Call for assistance NOTE If mode select knob 4 is on air mode and pump is operating air will dispense from b...

Page 340: ...3 to turn off the TIREFIT kit 2 Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle 1 and place the sticker on the steering wheel 3 Immediately disconnect the Clear Sealant Hose 7 from the valve stem reinstall the Yellow Cap on the fitting at the end of the hose and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage location Quickly proceed to D Securing TIREFIT Sealant in the Tire CAUTION...

Page 341: ...Securing TIREFIT Sealant in the Tire Follow Step A Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT before continuing 1 Turn the Mode Select knob 4 to the Air Mode position 2 Uncoil the Black Air Pump Hose 6 and connect it to the valve stem 3 Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge 2 If tire pressure is less than 19 psi 1 3 Bar the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle...

Page 342: ...ed area where you place your fingers to unlatch the hoses 6 7 from their storage area 3 Use the Yellow Cap on end of the Clear Sealant Hose 7 to depress the Sealant Bottle release button The Sealant Bottle 1 will pop up Remove the bottle and dispose of it accordingly 4 Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT hous ing 5 Position the new Sealant Bottle 1 to the housing so that the Clear Sealant...

Page 343: ...arnings could result in personal injury or death Continued WARNING Continued Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when ever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition is placed in the RUN position You can be injured by the fan Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution that can cause serious burns do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or clothing Wear safety glasses and ...

Page 344: ...e park that vehicle within booster cable reach but do not allow the vehicles to touch one another WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result 3 Set the parking brake place the automatic transmis sion in PARK and place the ignition to the OFF LOCK position on both vehicles 4 Turn off the heater radio and all unneces...

Page 345: ... explode During cold weather when temperatures are be low the freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode The battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting jump start 7 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery Let the engine idle a few minutes then start ...

Page 346: ...Any procedure other than above could result in damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved by a rocking motion Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between RE VERSE and DRIVE Using minimal accelerator pedal...

Page 347: ... tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone n...

Page 348: ...r 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 on the ground with the transmission in NEU TRAL under the following conditions The distance to be traveled must not exceed 15 miles 24 km The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph 48 km h CAUTION Exceeding these towing limits may cause transmis sion failu...

Page 349: ...from the rear Damage to the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans mission may result If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the ignition must be placed in the RUN position not the ACC position Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL Towing This Vehicle Behind Ano...

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Page 351: ...tion And Maintenance Programs 355 䡵 Replacement Parts 356 䡵 Dealer Service 357 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 357 Engine Oil 358 Engine Oil Filter 360 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 360 Maintenance Free Battery 361 Air Conditioner Maintenance 363 A C Air Filter 364 Body Lubrication 364 Windshield Wiper Blades 365 Adding Washer Fluid 365 Exhaust System 366 7 ...

Page 352: ... Rear Power Distribution Center 386 䡵 Vehicle Storage 390 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 391 䡵 Bulb Replacement 392 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp And Park Turn Lamp 392 Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamp And Backup Lamp 392 License Lamp 396 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 397 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 398 Engine 398 Chassis 399 352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 353: ...t 6 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 Integrated Power Module 7 Air Cleaner Filter 3 Coolant Pressure Cap 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 ...

Page 354: ...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 355: ...y for 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 ...

Page 356: ...iced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehi...

Page 357: ...oper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages 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 r...

Page 358: ... lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading...

Page 359: ...pproved to MB 229 3 or MB 229 5 will be listed on the back label of the oil container CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade SAE 0W 40 or SAE 5W 40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating temperatures The engine oil filler cap also shows the...

Page 360: ...Filter Selection This manufacturer s engines have a full flow type oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 fo...

Page 361: ...aner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended Maintenance Free Battery The top of the maintenance free battery is permanently sealed You will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance required NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting Battery Location 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHIC...

Page 362: ...ead compounds Wash hands after handling Continued WARNING Continued The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery pos...

Page 363: ... Limited Warranty WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book lo cated on the DVD for further warranty ...

Page 364: ...pressing the retaining clips Slide the lid on the filter adapter forward and down and remove the used filter Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the direction of airflow which is toward the rear of the vehicle text and arrows on the filter indicate this Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points in...

Page 365: ...the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum 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...

Page 366: ...le They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or 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 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the veh...

Page 367: ...o the engine Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involvin...

Page 368: ... severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this should occur safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop shut the engine OFF and allow the vehicle to cool Thereafter obtain service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifications immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is ...

Page 369: ...rty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant anti freeze 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 tightness of the conne...

Page 370: ...TION 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 speci fied engine coolant antifreeze as soon as possible Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant ant...

Page 371: ...T 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 Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount o...

Page 372: ...the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pres sure cap while the system is hot or under pressure Continued WARNING Continued Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle Personal injury or en gine damage may result Disposal of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Che...

Page 373: ...roper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points to Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine ...

Page 374: ...the condenser clean Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant antifreeze per formance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Refer...

Page 375: ...ibed on the brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Re fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubri...

Page 376: ...n spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami nate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in an ac...

Page 377: ...n may occur Your au thorized dealer has the proper tools to adjust the fluid level accurately Fluid and Filter Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals If the transmission is disassembled for any reason the fluid and filter should be changed Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure opti...

Page 378: ...rance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and chemicals that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne...

Page 379: ...ar wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove Use a high quality cleaner wax such as MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power ...

Page 380: ...ou carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All w...

Page 381: ...l to remove soap residue Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Use MOPAR威 Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and MOPAR威 Carpet Cleaner or equivalent for carpeting Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth or MOPAR威 Satin Select or equivalent Do not use harsh cleaners or Armor All威 Use MOPAR威 Total ...

Page 382: ...leaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis wit...

Page 383: ...tissue Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use MOPAR威 Total Clean a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work pro...

Page 384: ...e to do so may allow water to get into the integrated power module and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the cir...

Page 385: ...l Alternator 5 6 25 Amp Natural Ignition Coils Injectors 7 8 30 Amp Green Starter 9 10 30 Amp Pink Windshield Wiper Cav ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 11 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brake System ABS Valves 12 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 13 50 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake System ABS Pump Motor 14 15 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 ...

Page 386: ...Center 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 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 387: ...r 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 Cav ity Cartridge 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 The ser vice replaceme...

Page 388: ... Wireless Control Module WCM Wireless Ignition Node WIN 9 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 10 11 12 13 Cav ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 14 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control Cluster Security Module if equipped 15 16 17 20 Amp Yellow Cluster 18 20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 10 Amp Red Stop Lights 20 21 22 23 24 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 389: ... Modules Power Mirrors Steering Control Module SCM 31 32 Cav ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 33 34 35 5 Amp Orange Antenna Module if equipped Power Mirrors 36 25 Amp Natural Hands Free Phone if equipped Video Monitor if equipped Radio 37 15 Amp Blue Transmission 38 10 Amp Red Cargo Light Satellite Receiver SDARS Video if equipped Vehicle Information Module if equipped 39 10 Amp Red Heated...

Page 390: ...les the driver power window switch and the passenger power window switch are fused by the 25 amp circuit breaker in cavity 13 If you experience temporary or permanent loss of these systems see your authorized dealer for service VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take these steps to protect your battery Disconnect the negative cable from th...

Page 391: ... replacement instructions All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number 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 Side Marker W5W Serviced at Auth...

Page 392: ...hould not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself If a headlamp bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service NOTE When HID headlamps are turned on there is a blue hue to the lamps This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges Tail Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamp and Backup Lamp 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the two fasteners from the bac...

Page 393: ...e side 6 Disconnect the electrical connector 7 Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle 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 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 ...

Page 394: ...2 Tail Lamp Bulb 3 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 395: ...replacement 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 4 Backup Lamp Bulb 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 ...

Page 396: ...ve 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 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 397: ... Filter 6 1 Liter Engine SAE 5W 40 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 6 1 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 15 2 Quarts 14 4 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 ...

Page 398: ...ection under all types of operat ing conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 10725 and are approved to MB 229 3 or MB 229 5 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs PLZTR5A 13 Gap 0 040 in 1 01 mm Fuel Selection Premium Unl...

Page 399: ...e 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 Automatic Transmis sion Fluid or equivalent Rear Axle MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent with MOPAR威 Friction Modifier Hypoid Gear Additive 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 ...

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Page 401: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 402 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 402 Required Maintenance Intervals 404 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 402: ...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 displayed in the EVI...

Page 403: ...thorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Oil Change Required under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 or under Odometer Trip Odom eter under Instrument Cluster Descrip...

Page 404: ...s needed Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle 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...

Page 405: ...er filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the 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 parts fo...

Page 406: ...are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the 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 ...

Page 407: ...ilter Rotate tires If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts f...

Page 408: ... air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the 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 if using your vehicle for any of ...

Page 409: ... necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing 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 ...

Page 410: ...usty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the CV joints Inspect the 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...

Page 411: ...r vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the 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 ...

Page 412: ...otate tires If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness o...

Page 413: ...tate tires If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damag...

Page 414: ...er Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the CV joints Inspect the 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 transmissio...

Page 415: ...Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Inspect the rear axle fluid 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 415 ...

Page 416: ...joints Inspect the 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 Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 138 000 Miles 230 000 km or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tire...

Page 417: ...d all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotat...

Page 418: ...work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 418 MAINTENANCE SCHED...

Page 419: ...ed Assistance 421 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 422 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 422 In Mexico Contact 422 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 423 Service Contract 423 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 424 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 424 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 424 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 424 In Canada 425 䡵 Publication Order Forms 425 9 ...

Page 420: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 427 Treadwear 427 Traction Grades 427 Temperature Grades 428 420 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 421: ...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 422: ...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 800 992 1997 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ont...

Page 423: ...igh cost of unexpected 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...

Page 424: ... contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION U S Vehicles Only See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized d...

Page 425: ...ormation about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLI...

Page 426: ...nts and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct 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...

Page 427: ...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 428: ...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 430: ...Airbag Deployment 63 Airbag Light 55 60 65 79 184 Airbag Maintenance 64 Airbag Side 59 61 Airbag Window Side Curtain 56 59 61 Alarm Panic 23 Alarm Security Alarm 17 188 Alarm System Security Alarm 17 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 243 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 370 371 397 Disposal 372 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 285 288 Anti Lock Warning Light 183 287 Anti Theft Securit...

Page 431: ... Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode 276 Autostick 277 Axle Fluid 399 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 399 Battery 361 Emergency Starting 343 Jump Starting 343 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 23 Location 344 361 Belts Seat 44 79 Body Mechanism Lubrication 364 B Pillar Location 299 Brake Assist System 289 Brake Control System Electronic 288 Brake Fluid 399 Brake Parking 283 Brake System 285 374 An...

Page 432: ...o Vehicle Loading 327 Cellular Phone 89 249 Certification Label 327 Chains Tire 309 Chart Tire Sizing 296 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 355 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 77 Checks Safety 77 Child Restraint 67 69 72 74 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 71 72 Child Safety Locks 35 Clean Air Gasoline 320 Cleaning Wheels 380 Windshield Wiper Blades 365 Climate Control 249 Clock 213 21...

Page 433: ...on 373 Points to Remember 373 Pressure Cap 372 Radiator Cap 372 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 370 397 398 Corrosion Protection 378 Cruise Control Speed Control 149 Cruise Light 182 Cupholders 171 383 Customer Assistance 421 Customer Programmable Features 208 Daytime Brightness Interior Lights 143 Daytime Running Lights 139 Dealer Service 357 Deck Lid Emergency Release 42 Deck Lid Power Release 4...

Page 434: ...168 Electronic Brake Control System 288 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 149 Electronic Stability Program ESP 289 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 188 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 192 Emergency Deck Lid Release 42 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 346 Hazard Warning Flasher 332 Jump Starting 343 Overheating 332 Towing 348 Emergency Trunk Release 42 Emiss...

Page 435: ...ing 332 Starting 263 Temperature Gauge 186 Engine Oil Viscosity 359 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 62 Entry System Illuminated 20 Ethanol 321 Exhaust Gas Caution 78 324 367 Exhaust System 78 366 Exterior Folding Mirrors 87 Exterior Lighting 136 Exterior Lights 80 Filler Location Fuel 324 Filters Air Cleaner 360 Air Conditioning 256 364 Engine Oil 360 398 Engine Oil Disposal 360 Flashers Hazard...

Page 436: ...olding Rear Seat 130 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 346 Fuel 320 Adding 324 Additives 322 Clean Air 320 Ethanol 321 Filler Cap Gas Cap 324 Gasoline 320 Gauge 188 Materials Added 322 Methanol 321 Octane Rating 320 398 Requirements 320 Specifications 398 Tank Capacity 397 Fuel System Caution 325 Fueling 324 Fuses 384 Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 159 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 324 354 Gasoline Clean Air 320 Ga...

Page 437: ...owing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 279 Hazard Warning Flasher 332 Head Restraints 126 Head Rests 126 Headlight Washers 365 Headlights 392 Automatic 137 Bulb Replacement 392 Cleaning 382 Delay 139 High Beam 141 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 141 Lights On Reminder 139 On With Wipers 137 145 Passing 141 Switch 136 Time Delay 139 Washers 365 Heated Mirrors 88 Heated Seats 128 Heater Engine Bloc...

Page 438: ...ens Cleaning 383 Integrated Power Module Fuses 384 Interior Appearance Care 381 Interior Lights 142 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 144 Introduction 4 Jump Starting 343 Key Programming 17 Key Replacement 16 Key Sentry Immobilizer 16 Key In Reminder 15 Keyless Entry System 20 Keyless Go 12 204 264 Keys 12 Kicker Sound System 246 Knee Bolster 53 54 55 Lane Change and Turn Signals 140 Lane Change As...

Page 439: ... 140 141 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 293 Electronic Throttle Control Warning 188 Engine Temperature Warning 183 Exterior 80 Fog 139 182 Hazard Warning Flasher 332 Headlight Switch 136 Headlights 136 392 Headlights On Reminder 139 Headlights On With Wipers 137 145 High Beam 141 188 High Beam Indicator 188 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 136 182 Intensity Control 142 Interior ...

Page 440: ...ription 182 Loading Vehicle 327 328 Capacities 328 Tires 299 Locks 28 Auto Unlock 31 Automatic Door 30 Child Protection 35 Door 28 Power Door 29 Low Tire Pressure System 313 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 71 72 Lubrication Body 364 Lumbar Support 126 Maintenance Free Battery 361 Maintenance General 357 Maintenance Procedures 357 Maintenance Schedule 402 Maintenance Sunroof 168 Malfunc...

Page 441: ... Pressure System 313 Mopar Parts 356 424 MTBE ETBE 321 Multi Function Control Lever 140 New Vehicle Break In Period 76 Occupant Restraints 43 59 63 Occupant Restraints Sedan 56 59 61 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 320 398 Odometer 187 Trip 187 Oil Change Indicator 198 Oil Change Indicator Reset 198 Oil Engine 358 398 Capacity 397 Change Interval 359 Checking 358 Dipstick 358 Disposal 360 Filter 360 3...

Page 442: ...4 425 Paint Care 378 Panic Alarm 23 Park Sense System Rear 153 Parking Brake 283 Passing Light 141 Passive Entry 32 Pedals Adjustable 148 Personal Settings 208 Pets 76 Phone Cellular 89 Phone Hands Free uconnect威 89 Placard Tire and Loading Information 299 Power Brakes 285 Deck Lid Release 41 Distribution Center Fuses 386 Door Locks 29 Mirrors 88 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 168 Seats 124 St...

Page 443: ...e System 153 Rear Seat Folding 130 Rear Window Defroster 175 Rear Window Features 175 Reclining Front Seats 125 Recreational Towing 329 Reformulated Gasoline 320 Refrigerant 364 Release Hood 135 Reminder Lights On 139 Reminder Seat Belt 51 Remote Control Starting System 25 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 247 Remote Starting System 25 Remote Trunk Release 41 Replaceme...

Page 444: ...242 Schedule Maintenance 402 Seat Belt Maintenance 383 Seat Belt Reminder 51 Seat Belts 43 44 79 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 49 And Pregnant Women 53 Child Restraint 67 68 69 74 Extender 53 Front Seat 44 46 Inspection 79 Operating Instructions 46 Pretensioners 51 Rear Seat 44 Reminder 188 Untwisting Procedure 50 Seats 123 Adjustment 123 Easy Entry 134 Head Restraints 126 Heated 128 Height ...

Page 445: ...ck 213 214 217 226 Settings Personal 208 Shifting 269 Automatic Transmission 269 273 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 49 Shoulder Belts 44 Side View Mirror Adjustment 86 Signals Turn 80 140 182 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 278 SmartBeams 138 Snow Chains Tire Chains 309 Snow Tires 311 Sound System Kicker 246 Spark Plugs 398 Specifications Fuel Gasoline 398 Oil 398 Speed Control Cruise Control 149 Spee...

Page 446: ...int System Airbag 53 Synthetic Engine Oil 359 System Remote Starting 25 Tachometer 183 Telescoping Steering Column 147 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 250 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 186 187 332 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 71 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 17 Theft System Security Alarm 17 Tilt Steering Column 147 Time Delay Headlight 139 Tire and Loading Information Placard 299 Tire Identifi...

Page 447: ...Indicators 307 To Open Hood 135 Towing 329 24 Hour Towing Assistance 104 Behind a Motor Home 329 Disabled Vehicle 348 Recreational 329 Towing Assistance 104 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home 329 Traction Control 289 Trailer Towing 329 Transmission 376 Automatic 269 273 376 Fluid 399 Shifting 269 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 23 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 159 Trans...

Page 448: ...e Seat Belt 50 Vanity Mirrors 88 Variance Compass 206 Vehicle Certification Label 327 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 299 327 328 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 256 390 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 17 Viscosity Engine Oil 359 Voice Recognition System VR 118 Warning Flasher Hazard 332 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 182 Warnings and Cauti...

Page 449: ...w Fogging 256 Windows 37 Power 37 Windshield Defroster 79 254 Windshield Washers 143 144 365 Fluid 365 Windshield Wiper Blades 365 Windshield Wipers 143 Wiper Blade Replacement 365 Wiper Delay 144 Wipers Intermittent 144 Wipers Rain Sensitive 145 10 INDEX 449 ...

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