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To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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Lights

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Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . 181

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Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
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Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

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Smartbeam™ — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

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Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 184

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Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

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Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

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Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

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Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

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Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

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High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

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Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

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Front Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

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Courtesy Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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Ambient Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

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Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . 191

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Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

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Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

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Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for 300 SRT8 2012

Page 1: ...300 O W N E R S M A N U A L S R T 8 ...

Page 2: ...ns are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judg ment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Please...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 523 10 INDEX 533 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...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 6: ...hicle NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc ing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which ...

Page 7: ...1 INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 8: ...his entire manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle reg...

Page 9: ...he engine compart ment NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 11: ...䡵 Sentry Key威 15 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 18 Rearming Of The System 18 To Arm The System 18 To Disarm The System 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry If Equipped 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 To Unlock The Doors 21 To Lock The Doors 22 To Unlatch The Trunk 23 Using The Panic Alarm 23 2 ...

Page 12: ...nter N Go 33 䡵 Windows 38 Power Windows 38 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 47 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 52 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 52 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped 53 Energy Management Feature 54 Seat Belt Pretensioner 54 Enhanced Seat Bel...

Page 13: ...sors And Controls 62 Event Data Recorder EDR 70 Child Restraints 71 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 82 䡵 Safety Tips 83 Transporting Passengers 83 Exhaust Gas 84 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 85 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 87 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 14: ... Entry RKE transmitter is in the passenger compartment The Keyless Ignition Node KIN has four operating positions three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position The three positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The fourth position is START during start RUN will illuminate NOTE In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button the RKE transmitter Key Fob may have a low...

Page 15: ...y Fob The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead The emergency key is also for locking the glove box You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking Keyless Ignition Node KIN 1 OFF 2 ACC ACCESSORY 3 ON RUN 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ...

Page 16: ...mind you to cycle the ignition to OFF In addition to the chime the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster NOTE With the Uconnect Touch system the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this fe...

Page 17: ...mals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle cycle the ignition OFF and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system prevents unauthor ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not...

Page 18: ... 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 authorized dealer CAUTION The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compat ible with some after market remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection All of the Key Fobs provide...

Page 19: ...cs A blank Key Fob is one that has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system serviced bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to an authorized dealer Customer Key Programming Programming Key Fobs or 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 Oper...

Page 20: ...n is taken to disarm it the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn off after three minutes turn all of the visual signals off after 15 minutes and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself To Arm The System Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm 1 Remove the key from the ignition system refer to Starting Procedures in Starting And Operating for further information For vehi...

Page 21: ...er to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further infor mation Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go press the Keyless Enter N Go Start Stop button requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter N Go insert a valid key into the ignition switch and tur...

Page 22: ... your absence the horn will sound three times when you disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Check the vehicle for tampering ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors if equipped Refer to Mirrors in Understanding The Fea...

Page 23: ...ystem NOTE Driving at speeds 5 mph 8 km h and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit ter buttons for all RKE transmitters To Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal The illuminated entry syste...

Page 24: ...To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through Uconnect Touch To change the current setting refe...

Page 25: ...ess and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights will turn on the park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph...

Page 26: ...d circuit board 1 Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key or a 2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the seal during removal 3 Remove the battery by turni...

Page 27: ...ssly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the RKE transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and som...

Page 28: ...ous remote start event Vehicle theft alarm not active Ignition in OFF position WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Car bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operation of the Remote Start S...

Page 29: ...ive until the ignition is cycled to the ON RUN position To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec onds The vehicle doors will lock 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 If an engine fault i...

Page 30: ... of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the end of 15 minute cycle press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm if equipped Then prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle press and release the START STOP button NOTE The messag...

Page 31: ...alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A c...

Page 32: ... If you press the power door lock switch while the ignition is in the ACC or ON 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 Cycling the ignition to the OFF position or closing the door will allow the locks to operate If a door is open and the ignition is in the ACC or ON RUN position a chime will so...

Page 33: ...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 NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Touch Se...

Page 34: ... with Child Protection Door Lock system To Engage Or Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock System 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door Child Protection Door Lock Function 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 35: ...E system and a feature of Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons NOTE Passive Entry may be programmed ON OFF refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information If wearing gloves on your hands or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door ...

Page 36: ...Doors 1st Press refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To Unlock From The Passenger Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the passenger door handle grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati cally The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE All doors w...

Page 37: ...omatically unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry RKE transmitter can be locked in the vehicle NOTE The vehicle will only unlock the doors when the doors are locked using the door panel switch a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the vehicle and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected o...

Page 38: ...cated on the deck lid NOTE If you inadvertently 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 Trunk Passive Entry Button 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 39: ...lock or unlock the doors using either Passive Entry door handle This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle s int...

Page 40: ... remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time is programmable Refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch Occupants particularly unattended children can become entrapped b...

Page 41: ...y To stop the window from going all the way up during the AUTO up operation push down on the switch briefly To close the window part way lift the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop 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 t...

Page 42: ...down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors and the rear sunscreen if equipped To disable the window controls and the rear sunscreen press and release the window lockout button setting it in the DOWN position To enable the windo...

Page 43: ... 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 or by using the external release switch located on the underside of the decklid overhang The release fea ture will function only when the vehicle is in the unlock conditi...

Page 44: ... if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke Trunk Emergency Release As a security measure a trunk internal emergency release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow in the dark handle attached to the trunk lat...

Page 45: ... bolsters blockers for front seat occupant Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible If you will be carrying children too small for adult size...

Page 46: ... big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 t...

Page 47: ... a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Being too close to the steering wh...

Page 48: ...in your vehicle are buckled up properly Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when peop...

Page 49: ... Continued WARNING Continued Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Fo...

Page 50: ... seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out The Lap Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 51: ...lt that is worn under your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from ...

Page 52: ...e belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on...

Page 53: ...d parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push and fully depress the button ...

Page 54: ...o create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors A...

Page 55: ...e Automatic Locking Mode is avail able on all passenger seating positions with a combina tion lap shoulder belt Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and ...

Page 56: ...esigned to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest Seat Belt Pretensioner The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Prete...

Page 57: ...astened The driver should instruct all other occu pants to fasten their seat belts If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph 8 km h BeltAlert威 will provide both audio and visual notification The front passenger seat BeltAlert威 is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied BeltAlert威 may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front pas...

Page 58: ... 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 seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi tions Remove and store the extender when not needed Suppl...

Page 59: ...of collision This vehicle may be equipped with driver and or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust th...

Page 60: ...de of the front seats NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment After any accident the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrume...

Page 61: ...sions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be ...

Page 62: ...ide impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC SABIC air bags may offer side impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the po...

Page 63: ...ur vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the SABIC is located should re main free from any obstructions Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags the perfor mance could be adversely affected and or object...

Page 64: ...s Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags SABIC air bags SAB Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and front seat bel...

Page 65: ...ir bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli sions and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition is in the START or ON RUN position If the ignition is in the OFF position or in the ACC position the air bag system is not on and...

Page 66: ...iately Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Fron...

Page 67: ... holes in the side of the air bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB are designed to activate only in certain side collisions The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate based on several factors including the severity and type of collision Based on several factors including the severity and type...

Page 68: ... positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain air bag is only about 3 1 2 in 9 cm thick when it is inflated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts impact sen...

Page 69: ...he following may occur The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold The 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 ...

Page 70: ...tely Also have the Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC system serviced as well Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag 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...

Page 71: ...act your autho rized dealer Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service t...

Page 72: ...ike situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems per formed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whethe...

Page 73: ...n to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time including babies and children Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems...

Page 74: ...e vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat 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 children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant car...

Page 75: ...acing weight or height limit of their rear facing convertible child seat Children should remain in a forward facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to Lower An chors and Tether for CHildren LATCH A...

Page 76: ...ulder belt under an arm or behind their back NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Cana dian residents should refer to Transport Canada s web site for additional information http www tc gc ca roadsafety safedrivers childsafety index htm WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision T...

Page 77: ... you need it Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer s directions WARNING When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or accident it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury Lower Anchors and Tether for CHi...

Page 78: ... child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retrofit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re straint in any vehicle All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats You should never install LATCH compatible child seats so that two seats share a common ...

Page 79: ...your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces In addition there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with this symbol on it Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each h...

Page 80: ... 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 For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and adjustable headrest with the headr...

Page 81: ...ut of reach of children It is recommended that before installing the child restraint buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it This should ...

Page 82: ...ypes of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to Automatic Locking Mode The chart below defines the seating p...

Page 83: ... hear a ratcheting sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode 2 Finally pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary To attach a child restraint tether strap 1 Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you ...

Page 84: ...s Air Bags deploying in the 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 drivetrain engine transmission c...

Page 85: ...s of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or o...

Page 86: ...h the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed 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 th...

Page 87: ...nition 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 the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer f...

Page 88: ...gs will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing ...

Page 89: ...per cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel 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 ...

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Page 91: ...f Equipped 97 Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting If Equipped 98 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse If Equipped 98 Power Mirrors 99 Power Folding Outside Mirrors If Equipped 100 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 100 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 100 Slide On Rod And Extender Features Of Sun Visor 101 䡵 Blind Spot Monitoring If Equipped 102 Rear Cross Path 107 Modes Of Operation 108 3 ...

Page 92: ... 8 4 8 4 NAV 146 Uconnect Voice Commands 148 Voice Tree 150 䡵 Seats 161 Power Seats 162 Power Lumbar 164 Heated Seats 165 Ventilated Seats If Equipped 168 Head Restraints 170 Folding Rear Seat 173 䡵 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 174 Programming The Memory Feature 175 Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory 176 Memory Position Recall 177 Easy Entry Exit Seat Available ...

Page 93: ...adlights If Equipped 183 Daytime Running Lights DRL 184 Lights On Reminder 184 Fog Lights If Equipped 184 Multifunction Lever 185 Turn Signals 186 Lane Change Assist 186 High Low Beam Switch 186 Flash To Pass 186 Front Map Reading Lights 187 Courtesy Lights 188 Ambient Light 188 Interior Lights 189 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers 191 Intermittent Wiper System 192 Wiper Operation 192 Mist Feature 1...

Page 94: ... 203 To Set A Desired Speed 203 To Deactivate 203 To Resume Speed 204 To Vary The Speed Setting 204 To Accelerate For Passing 204 䡵 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC If Equipped 205 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Operation 208 Activating Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 208 To Activate 209 To Set A Desired ACC Speed 210 To Cancel 212 To Turn Off 212 To Resume Speed 213 To Vary The Speed Setting 213 Setting The ...

Page 95: ...s 237 Enabling And Disabling Parksense威 237 Service The Parksense威 Park Assist System 237 Cleaning The Parksense威 System 238 Parksense威 System Usage Precautions 238 䡵 Parkview威 Rear Back Up Camera If Equipped 241 Turning Parkview威 On Or Off With Touch Screen Radio 243 䡵 Overhead Console 243 Front Map Reading Lights 244 Sunglass Bin Door 245 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 245 Before You Begin Pro...

Page 96: ...Feature 256 Venting Sunroof Express 257 Sunshade Operation 257 Wind Buffeting 257 Sunroof Maintenance 257 Ignition Off Operation 258 䡵 Commandview威 Sunroof With Power Shade If Equipped 258 Opening Sunroof Express 259 Opening Sunroof Manual Mode 259 Closing Sunroof Express 260 Closing Sunroof Manual Mode 260 Opening Power Shade Express 260 Opening Power Shade Manual Mode 260 Closing Power Shade Exp...

Page 97: ...ers 267 Rear Seat Cupholders 269 䡵 Storage 270 Glovebox Storage 270 Console Features 270 Door Storage 272 Rear Seat Armrest Storage If Equipped 272 Cargo Area Vehicles Equipped With 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seat 273 䡵 Cargo Area Features 274 Trunk Mat If Equipped 274 Grocery Bag Hooks 275 䡵 Rear Window Features 276 Rear Window Defroster 276 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ...

Page 98: ...isabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse NOTE This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Automatic Dimming Mirror 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 99: ...vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature If Equipped Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to resist damage The hinge has three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Driver s Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped The driver s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glar...

Page 100: ... to off after about 30 seconds or it will fade to off immediately once the ignition is placed into the RUN position NOTE The approach lighting will not function when the shift lever is moved out of the PARK position Tilt Mirrors In Reverse If Equipped Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the driver s view of the ground rearward of the front doors The...

Page 101: ...adjust NOTE A light in the select button will illuminate indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted Using the mirror control switch press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for furthe...

Page 102: ...lded position and vehicle speed is equal or greater than 5 mph 8 km h they will automatically unfold Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur ther information Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped An illuminate...

Page 103: ...sun visor so it is parallel to the side window grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position To use the extender feature of the sun visor grab the extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward Slide On Rod Feature 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 ...

Page 104: ...ot zones from the rear front side of the vehicle When the vehicle is started the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode when the vehicle is in PARK Rear Detection Zones BSM Warning Light 102 UNDERST...

Page 105: ...nt extends beyond the side of your vehicle this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow ice and dirt road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located wi...

Page 106: ...either side of the vehicle Entering From The Rear Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph 48 km h Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 107: ...vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1 5 seconds the warning light will be illuminated If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph 16 km h the warning light will not illuminate Overtaking Approaching Overtaking Passing 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ...

Page 108: ...ver occasionally the system may alert on such objects This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes Stationary Objects Opposing Traffic 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 109: ...ivers when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed The RCP system will then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an oncoming vehicle is detected alert the driver RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle for objects that ...

Page 110: ... Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Modes Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Uconnect Touch System Refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Blind Spot Alert When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a det...

Page 111: ...ever an audible alert is re quested the radio is also muted Turn hazard signal status is ignored the RCP state always requests the chime Blind Spot Alert Off When the BSM system is turned off there will be no visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems NOTE The BSM system will store the current operating mode when the vehicle is shut off Each time the vehicle is started the previou...

Page 112: ...a message to John Smiths Mobile Redialing last dialed numbers Redial Calling Back the last incoming call number Call Back View Call logs on screen Show incoming calls Show Outgoing calls Show missed Calls Show Recent Calls Searching Contacts phone number Search for John Smith Mobile Screen Activated Features Dialing via Keypad using touch screen Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis pla...

Page 113: ...ows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s microphone for private conversation 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 so may result in an accident causing serious ...

Page 114: ...you will hear a BEEP The beep is your signal to give a command Uconnect Voice Command Button The Uconnect Voice Command Button is only used for barge in and when you are already in a call and you want to send Tones or make another call The button is also used to access the Voice Com mands for the Uconnect Voice Command features if your vehicle is equipped Please see the Uconnect Voice Com mand sec...

Page 115: ...in operations compound commands can be used For example instead of saying Call and then John Smith and then mobile the following com pound command can be said Call John Smith mobile For each feature explanation in this section only the compound command form of the voice command is given You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For exampl...

Page 116: ...ecific name was not recognized The system utilizes continuous dialog when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a question to which the user can respond without pressing the Voice Command button Voice Command Tree Refer to Voice Tree in this section Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know your options at any prompt say Help following the be...

Page 117: ...ed mobile phone To complete the pairing process you will need to refer ence your mobile phone Owner s Manual The Uconnect website may also provide detailed instruc tions for pairing NOTE You must have Bluetooth威 enabled on your phone to complete this procedure The vehicle must be in PARK 1 Press the Phone soft key on the screen to begin 2 If there is no phone currently connected with the system a ...

Page 118: ... your Bluetooth威 enabled mobile phone When prompted on the phone enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect Touch screen See Step 4 to complete the process 4 Uconnect Phone will display an in process screen while the system is connecting 5 When the pairing process has successfully completed the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone Selecting Yes will make th...

Page 119: ... display an in process screen while the system is connecting When the pairing process has successfully completed the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone Selecting Yes will make this phone the highest priority This phone will take pre cedence over other paired phones within range NOTE For phones which are not made a favorite the phone priority is determined b...

Page 120: ...nd PIN shown on the Uconnect Touch screen Uconnect Phone will display an in process screen while the system is connecting When the pairing process has successfully completed the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite device Selecting Yes will make this device the highest priority This device will take precedence over other paired devices within range NOTE For devices...

Page 121: ...cting A Phone or Audio Device Touch the Settings soft key Touch the Phone Bluetooth威 soft key Touch the soft key located to the right of the device name The options pop up will be displayed Touch the Disconnect Device soft key Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device Touch the Settings soft key Touch the Phone Bluetooth威 soft key Touch the soft key located to...

Page 122: ...fic Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See Uconnect website for supported phones To call a name from a downloaded mobile phonebook follow the procedure in Call by Saying a Name section Automatic download and update if supported begins as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect Phone for example after you start the vehicle A ma...

Page 123: ...g Your Favorite Phonebook There are three ways you can add an entry to your Favorite Phonebook 1 During an active call of a number to make a favorite touch and hold a favorite button on the top of the phone main screen 2 After loading the mobile phonebook select phone book from the Phone main screen then select the appro priate number Touch the next to the selected number to display the options po...

Page 124: ...lect an empty entry and touch the on that selected entry When the Options pop up appears touch Add from Mobile You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your mobile phone book When complete the new favorite will be shown To Remove A Favorite To remove a Favorite select phonebook from the Phone main screen Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and then touch the ...

Page 125: ...ers can only be altered These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these steps Touch the Phonebook soft key from the Phone main screen Touch the Favorites soft key Next scroll to the bottom of the list to locate the Emergency and Towing Favorites Touch the Options soft key 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ...

Page 126: ...bile service plan For example if your mobile service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone Check with your mobile service pro vider for the features that you have Ways To Initiate A Phone Call Listed below are all the ways you can initiate a phone call with Uconnect Phone Redial Dial by touching in the number Voice Commands Dial by Saying a Name Ca...

Page 127: ...book Name Press the button to begin After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Call John Doe Mobile The Uconnect Phone will dial the number associated with John Doe or if there are multiple numbers it will ask which number you want to call for John Doe Call Controls The touch screen allows you to control the following call features Answer End Ignore Hold unhold Mute unmute Transfer the ...

Page 128: ...nd a touch tone using Voice Recognition VR press the button while in a call and say Send 1234 or you can say Send Voicemail Password if Voicemail password is stored in your mobile phonebook Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls Missed Calls All Calls 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 129: ...nore the call touch the Ignore soft key on the touch screen You can also touch the answer soft key or touch the blue caller ID box Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call Call Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your mobile phone Press the phone button answer so...

Page 130: ...uch the Hold soft key on the Phone main screen Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold touch the Swap soft key on the Phone main screen Only one call can be placed on hold at a time You can also press the button to toggle between the active and held phone call Join Calls When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold touch the Join Calls soft key o...

Page 131: ...for the Bluetooth威 connection It is recommended to press the transfer soft key when leaving the vehicle Uconnect Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press...

Page 132: ... situations when the mobile phone has network coverage and stays connected to the Uconnect Phone Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance Press the button to begin After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Towing Assistance NOTE The towing assistance call may also be initiated by touch The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 1 8...

Page 133: ...ne keypad you can utilize the touch screen or press the button and say the word Send then the sequence you wish to enter For example if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the button and say Send 3 7 4 6 Saying Send followed by a number or sequence of numbers is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leav...

Page 134: ...riding Prompts The button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately For example if a prompt is asking There are 2 numbers with the name John Say the full name you could press the button and say John Smith to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Voice Response Length It is possible for you to choose between Bri...

Page 135: ...layed through your vehicle s audio system The Uconnect Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using voice command NOTE Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconnect Phone to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situa tion after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the c...

Page 136: ...ect or disconnect the Bluetooth威 connection between a Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone and the Uconnect Phone follow the instructions described in your mobile phone User s Manual Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone Voice Command For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror Always wait for ...

Page 137: ...r when sending a page before speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in your favorites phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended Phonebook Mobile and Favorites name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar You can say O letter O for 0 zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing n...

Page 138: ...ons and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect Phone Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 139: ...e this feature If the Uconnect Phone determines your phone is not compatible with SMS messaging over Bluetooth威 the Messaging button will be greyed out and the feature will not be available for use NOTE Uconnect Phone SMS is only available when the vehicle is not in moving 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 ...

Page 140: ...received and viewed or listened to you will have the following options Send a Reply Forward Call Send Messages Using Soft Keys You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message Touch the Phone soft key Touch the messaging soft key then New Message Touch one of the 18 preset messages and the person you wish to send the message to 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 141: ...ning prompt and the following beep say Send message to John Smith mobile After the system prompts you for what message you want to send say the message you wish to send or say List There are 18 preset messages While the list of defined messages are being read you can interrupt the system by pressing the button and saying the message you want to send 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139...

Page 142: ...be sent List of Preset Messages 1 Yes 2 No 3 Okay 4 I can t talk right now 5 Call me 6 I ll call you later 7 I m on my way 8 Thanks 9 I ll be late 10 I will be number minutes late 11 See you in number minutes 12 Stuck in traffic 13 Start without me 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 143: ...Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF ON Your mobile 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 wait at least 15 seconds prior to using the system 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 ...

Page 144: ...Voice Tree 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 145: ...if the Uconnect system is equipped with this feature and the mobile phone supports messaging over Bluetooth You can replace 248 555 1212 with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone You can replace 4 with any message number shown on the screen If your phone does not support phonebook download or call log download over Bluetooth than these com mands will return a response that the contact d...

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Page 147: ...if the Uconnect system is equipped with this feature and the mobile phone supports messaging over Bluetooth You can replace 248 555 1212 with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone You can replace 4 with any message number shown on the screen If your phone does not support phonebook download or call log download over Bluetooth than these com mands will return a response that the contact d...

Page 148: ...nnect Touch 8 4 8 4 Nav The Uconnect Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player SD Card USB iPod and Sirius Travel Link NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Command system as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Command system to recognize user voice commands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARN...

Page 149: ...ted and after the beep you can say a command This will become helpful once you start to learn the options NOTE At any time you can say the words Cancel or Help These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize y...

Page 150: ...ssociated follow up prompt such as Who do you want to call in the case where a phone call was requested but the specific name was not recognized The system utilizes continuous dialog when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a question to which the user can respond without pressing the Uconnect Voice Command button Uconnect Voice Commands The Uconnect Voice Command system...

Page 151: ...or Voice Command is different than the audio system Starting Voice Recognition VR Session in Radio Player Modes In this mode you can say the following commands NOTE The commands can be said on any screen when a call is not active after pushing the Uconnect Voice Command button Disc To switch to the disc mode say Change source to Disc This command can be given in any mode or screen Track to change ...

Page 152: ...Voice Tree 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 153: ...h any other satellite station name received by the radio 3 You can replace 8 with any other satellite station named received by the radio 4 You can replace rock with any of the satellite music types 5 Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 ...

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Page 155: ...n the CD that is currently playing Command is only available when CD is playing 3 Playlist Podcast and audio book commands are only available when the iPod is connected and playing 4 VR commands Albums Artists and Genre names are based on the music database provided by Gracenote 5 Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 ...

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Page 157: ...hown on a league screen For example you can say Show NFL Schedule and results or Show NCAA Basketball AP top 25 or Show Major League Baseball Teams 3 You can also say Show Current Weather or Show extended weather or Show five day forecast or Show ski info to get other forecasts 4 Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 ...

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Page 159: ...es 2 You can replace Player with Radio Navigation Phone Climate More or Settings 3 Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation 4 Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 ...

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Page 161: ...ecently Found Where to or Go Home 2 You can say Find Nearest then Restaurant Fuel Transit Lodging Shopping Bank Entertain ment Recreation Attractions Community Auto Services Hospitals Parking Airport Police Sta tions Fire Stations or Auto Dealers 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 ...

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Page 163: ...e In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O...

Page 164: ...ear the floor Use this switch to move the driver s seat up or down forward or rearward or to recline the seatback NOTE The passenger s seat will move up or down forward or rearward Power Seat Switches 1 Seat Control 2 Seatback Control 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 165: ...ction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the desired position Reclining The Seatback The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward Push the seatback switch forward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the desired position WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while ...

Page 166: ...t s path Power Lumbar Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may be also be equipped with power lumbar The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support Push the switch upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar support Power Lumbar Switch 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YO...

Page 167: ...on alcohol use ex haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Continued WARNING Continued Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could ...

Page 168: ...the Uconnect Touch display Press the Driver or Passenger seat soft key once to select HI level heating Press the soft key a second time to select LO level heating Press the soft key a third time to shut the heating elements OFF Controls Soft Key Heated Seats Soft Keys 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 169: ... to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Rear Heated Seats On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats the seats closest to the doors are heated The controls for these seats are located on the rear of the center console You can choose from HI LO or OFF heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat...

Page 170: ...ted Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw air from the seat surface through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient tempera tures The ventilated seats can be operated using the Uconnect Touch System Front Ventilated Seat Operation Uconnect Touch 8 4 8 4 Nav Press the Controls soft key located on the bottom...

Page 171: ...The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start the driver s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start Refer to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Ventilated Seats Soft Keys 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF Y...

Page 172: ...s in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision Active Head Restraints Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints AHR In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head an...

Page 173: ...alified technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized dealer WARNING Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint such as coats seat covers or portable DVD players These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death Push Button ...

Page 174: ...wered for maximum visibility for the driver To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the push button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint NOTE The outboard head restraints are not adjustable Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for tether routing Push Button 17...

Page 175: ...e upper seatback NOTE These loops can be tucked away when not in use After releasing the seatback it can be folded forward 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 Rear Seatback Loop Folded Rear Seatback 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ...

Page 176: ...D This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat side mirrors adjustable pedals if equipped and power tilt and telescopic steer ing column if equipped and a set of desired radio station presets Your Remote Keyless Entry RKE trans mitter can also be program...

Page 177: ...lowing 1 Place the ignition into the RUN position 2 Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer ences i e seat side mirror adjustable pedals if equipped power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped and radio station presets 3 Press and release the S Set button on the memory switch 4 Within five seconds press and release either of the memory buttons 1 or 2 The Electronic Vehicle I...

Page 178: ...ogrammed memory profiles by pressing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To program your RKE transmitters perform the following 1 Remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go 2 Select desired memory profile 1 or 2 3 Once the profile has been recalled press and release the SET S button on the memory switch then press and relea...

Page 179: ... recall the memory setting for driver two press MEMORY button number 2 on the driver s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2 A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons S 1 or 2 on the driver s door during a recall When a recall is cancelled the driver seat side mirror adjustable pedals if equipped and power tilt and telescopic steering co...

Page 180: ...cles equipped with Keyless Enter N 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 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition to the ACC or RUN position The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position...

Page 181: ...lease lever located under the left side of the instrument panel 2 Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Latch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 ...

Page 182: ...NING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking light...

Page 183: ...to ambient light levels To turn the system on rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO 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 into the OFF position To turn the automatic system off move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position NOTE The engine must be run...

Page 184: ...o 90 seconds programmable when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area To activate the delay feature place the ignition in the OFF position while the headlights are still on Then turn off the headlights within 45 seconds The delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off If you turn the headlights or parking lights on or place the ignition in ACC or RUN the system will cancel the dela...

Page 185: ...to remain on longer closer to the vehicle Also dirt film and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly Adaptive Bi Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights If Equipped This system automatically swivels the headlight beam pattern horizontally to provide increased illumination in the direction the vehicle is steering NOTE Each time the Adaptive...

Page 186: ... turned on and off using the Uconnect Touch System refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Lights On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the he...

Page 187: ...r illuminates when the fog lights are turned on NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals headlight beam selection and passing lights The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steerin...

Page 188: ...nuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the multifunction lever tow...

Page 189: ...h on either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility To turn the lights off press the switch a second time The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE is pressed Front Map Reading Lights Front Map Reading Light Switches 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 ...

Page 190: ...rn the lights off press the lens a second time Ambient Light The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature This light casts illumination for improved visibil ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area Courtesy Lights Ambient Light 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 191: ...f the interior lights were switched on 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 turn the ignition switch ON 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 Dimmer Controls 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATUR...

Page 192: ...rument panel lights and cupholder rings if equipped Ambient Light Control Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle lights and ambient light located in the overhead console Instrument Panel Dimmer Door Handle Ambient Light Dimmer 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 193: ...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 if equipped and radio when the park ing 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 le...

Page 194: ...ettings for low speed wiper operation or to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high speed wiper operation CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off In cold weather always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the Park...

Page 195: ...wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is turned off the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles and then turn off WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the wind...

Page 196: ...mal rain conditions Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity Settings 4 can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity The rain sense wipers will automatically change between an intermittent wipe slow wipe and a fast wipe depending on the amount of moisture that is sensed on the windshield Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when not using the system The...

Page 197: ...eutral Wipe Inhibit The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is placed in the RUN position the transmission shift lever is in the NEU TRAL position and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph 8 km h unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the...

Page 198: ...riving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve hicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death POWER TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or s...

Page 199: ... s door trim panel to return the tilt telescopic steering column to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in this section WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve hi...

Page 200: ...fore automatically shutting off The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm The heated steering wheel can be turned on and off using the Uconnect Touch System Touch the Controls soft key then touch the Heated Steering Wheel soft key to turn on the heated steering wheel Press the Heated Steering Wheel soft key a second time to turn the hea...

Page 201: ...hings To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 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 steering wheel heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures espe cially if used for long periods Continu...

Page 202: ...w a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position This feature allows the brake accelerator and clutch pedals if equipped to move toward or away 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 v...

Page 203: ...ipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the memory switch on the driver s door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may caus...

Page 204: ...peed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time If this occurs the Electronic Speed Control 1 ON OFF 2 RES 4 CANCEL 3 SET 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 205: ...ant You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before p...

Page 206: ... tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph 1 6 km h To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result i...

Page 207: ...ed or slippery ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC IF EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control ACC increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling on highways and major roadways However it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise...

Page 208: ...ath or serious personal injury Continued WARNING Continued The ACC system Does not react to pedestrians oncoming vehicles and stationary objects e g a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle Cannot take street traffic and weather condi tions into account and may be limited upon ad verse sight distance conditions Does not predict the lane curvature or the move ment of preceding vehic...

Page 209: ...warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury The Cruise Control system has two control modes Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles Normal fixed speed cruise control mode is for cruis ing at a constant preset speed For additional informa tion refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section NOTE The system wil...

Page 210: ...ptive Cruise Control Activating Adaptive Cruise Control ACC You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph 32 km h When the system is turned on and in the READY state the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC dis plays Adaptive Cruise Ready When the system is OFF the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Control Off 1 DISTANCE SETTING 2 RES 3 SET 4 CANCEL 5 ON OFF 6 MODE 208 UNDERSTAN...

Page 211: ...hen the automatic transmission is in PARK RE VERSE or NEUTRAL When pushing the RES button without a previously set speed in memory To Activate Push and release the ON OFF button The ACC menu in the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Ready Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Ready 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 ...

Page 212: ...n not in use is dangerous You could acciden tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have a collision Always leave the system off when you are not using it To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired push the SET button and release The EVIC will display the set speed Adaptive Cruise Control ACC OFF 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATUR...

Page 213: ...d If this occurs The message DRIVER OVERRIDE will display in the EVIC The system will not be controlling the distance be tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal ACC Set Driver Override 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ...

Page 214: ...ion is shifted into NEUTRAL The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control Sys tem ESC TCS activates NOTE If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC TCS off ESC will automatically be re engaged To Turn Off The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if You push and release the ON OFF button You turn OFF the ignition Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Cancelled 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES ...

Page 215: ...etting While ACC is set you can increase the set speed by pressing and holding the RES button If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to in crease in 5 mph 8 km h increments until the button is released The increase in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display Pressing the RES button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the but...

Page 216: ...o a complete stop The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill However a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal In addition downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down hill This is normal operation and necessary to main tain set speed Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distan...

Page 217: ...ng press the Distance button and release Each time the button is pressed the distance setting adjusts between 3 long 2 medium and 1 short Distance Set 2 medium Distance Set 1 short 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ...

Page 218: ... disengages itself The distance setting is changed The system disengages Refer to the information on ACC Activation The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited how ever the driver can always apply the brakes manually if necessary NOTE The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking leve...

Page 219: ...Brake Alert 3 Brake Alert 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 ...

Page 220: ... Cruise is highlighted in the EVIC Status of the ACC or Cruise is also displayed in the menu line Press and release the SELECT right arrow button to display the following information Adaptive Cruise Control Off When ACC is deactivated the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected the display...

Page 221: ...ll return to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC display activity Display Warnings And Maintenance Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle Warning The ACC Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance This most often occurs at times of poor visibility such as in snow or heavy rain The ACC system may also become te...

Page 222: ...r the driver should examine the sensor It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille To keep the ACC System operating properly it is impor tant to note the following maintenance items Always keep the sensor clean Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth Be cautious not to damage the sensor lens Do not remove ...

Page 223: ...ensor and inhibit ACC operation ACC Unavailable Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Unavailable there may be a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions ACC will be temporarily unavailable If this occurs try activating ACC again later following a key cycle If the problem persists ...

Page 224: ... need to intervene Adding A Trailer Hitch The weight of a trailer hitch may affect the performance of ACC If there is a noticeable change in performance following the installation of a trailer hitch or if the ACC performance does not return to normal after removing the trailer hitch see your authorized dealer Offset Driving ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your dir...

Page 225: ...essary Be sure to select an appropriate speed while driving in curves ACC may occasionally provide braking and or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary This may be the system s response to signs guardrails and other station ary objects in a curve This may also occur at the base of steep hills This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

Page 226: ...completely in the lane in which you are traveling In the illustration shown ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it s too late for the ACC system to take action ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane There will not be sufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Always be atten tive and ready to apply the brakes i...

Page 227: ...s traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane There will not be suffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 ...

Page 228: ...irements For Vehicular Radar Systems Classification Specifications 47 C F R Part 15 47 C F R Part 15 515 Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode a normal fixed speed Cruise Control mode is available for cruis ing at fixed speeds The normal Cruise Control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requir ing the driver to operate the acceler...

Page 229: ...e vehicle ahead nor the vehicle to vehicle distance is detected Be sure to maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead Always be aware which mode is selected To Set A Desired Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired press the SET button and release The EVIC will display the set speed NOTE You must observe the display when setting or changing speed not the speedomete...

Page 230: ...system will return to the last driver setting ACC or Normal Cruise Control Forward Collision Warning If Equipped Forward Collision Warning FCW warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the collision FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensor as well as the Electronic Brake Controller EBC whee...

Page 231: ...The default status of FCW is the Far setting this allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away This gives you the most reaction time Changing the FCW status to the Near setting allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer This setting provides less reaction time th...

Page 232: ...reens FCW Unavailable Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays ACC FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions FCW will be temporarily unavailable If this occurs try activating FCW again later following a key cycle If the problem persists see your authorized deale...

Page 233: ...d e g during a parking maneuver Refer to ParkSense威 System Usage Precautions for limi tations of this system and recommendations ParkSense威 will retain the last system state enabled or disabled from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON RUN position ParkSense威 can be active only when the shift lever is in REVERSE or DRIVE If ParkSense威 is enabled at one of these shift leve...

Page 234: ...rs can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 47 in 120 cm from the front fascia bumper in the horizontal direction depending on the location type and orienta tion of the obstacle ParkSense姞 Warning Display The ParkSense威 Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect Touch System Refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instru...

Page 235: ...splay will turn ON indicating the system status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected Park Assist Display Park Assist System ON 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 ...

Page 236: ... arcs and will produce a one half second tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow to fast to continuous Park Assist System Off Slow Tone 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 237: ...Fast Tone Continuous Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 ...

Page 238: ...ter than 59 in 150 cm 59 39 in 150 100 cm 39 25 in 100 65 cm 25 12 in 65 30 cm Less than 12 in 30 cm Front Distance in cm Greater than 47 in 120 cm 47 39 in 120 100 cm 39 25 in 100 65 cm 25 12 in 65 30 cm Less than 12 in 30 cm Audible Alert Chime None Single 1 2 sec ond tone for rear only Slow for rear only Fast Continuous Arc None 3 Solid Continuous 3 Slow Flashing 2 Slow Flashing 1 Slow Flashing...

Page 239: ...he EVIC will display the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message for approximately five seconds in REVERSE or for 5 seconds when the vehicle is in DRIVE Service The ParkSense姞 Park Assist System When the ParkSense威 Park Assist System is malfunction ing the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime once per ignition cycle The instrument cluster will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST message when any of the...

Page 240: ... rough or hard cloths Do not scratch or poke the sensors Otherwise you could dam age the sensors ParkSense姞 System Usage Precautions NOTE Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow ice mud dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense威 system operating properly Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could affect the performance of ParkSense威 When you turn ParkSense威 off the EVIC will di...

Page 241: ... driving the vehicle Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem causing the SERVICE PARK ASSIST message to be displayed in the EVIC CAUTION ParkSense威 is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small ob stacles Parking curbs might be temporarily de tected or not detected at all Obstacles located above or below the ...

Page 242: ...e using the ParkSense威 Park Assist System it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns on the single flashing arc an...

Page 243: ... the rear License plate When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again When displayed static grid lines will illustrate the width of the vehicle while a dashed center line will indicate the center of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch receiver The static grid lines will show separate zones that will ...

Page 244: ...ry or death CAUTION To avoid vehicle damage ParkView威 should only be used as a parking aid The ParkView威 camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView威 to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recom mended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView威 N...

Page 245: ...istance soft key 5 Press the check box soft key next to Parkview威 Backup Camera to enable disable OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy reading lights and storage for sunglasses Universal Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 and power sunroof switches may also be included if equipped Overhead Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 ...

Page 246: ...either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility To turn the lights off press the switch a second time The lights also turn on when a door is opened The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed Front Map Reading Lights 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 247: ...e pad on the door to open Push the chrome pad on the door to close GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motor ized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery Sunglass Bin Door 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 ...

Page 248: ...te the three differ ent HomeLink威 channels The HomeLink威 indicator is located above the center button NOTE HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink威 Buttons Overhead Consoles HomeLink威 Buttons Sunvisor Headliner 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 249: ...els before you begin programming To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink威 buttons I and III for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink威 for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any problems or requ...

Page 250: ...d by the LEARN or TRAIN button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Button 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 251: ...NG button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener device motor Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING button On some garage door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been press...

Page 252: ...program while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink威 button you want to program and the hand held transmitter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The Homelink威 indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink威 has received the fre quency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both button...

Page 253: ...er several seconds of trans mission which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 ...

Page 254: ...wo remaining HomeLink威 buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels If you unplugged the garage door opener device for programming plug it back in at this time Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 butt...

Page 255: ... channels will be erased Individual 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 hand held transmit ter Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for...

Page 256: ...gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interferen...

Page 257: ...uch entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project...

Page 258: ...thin one half second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the su...

Page 259: ...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 Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped is in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with...

Page 260: ...ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The Ignition Off time is programmable using the Uconnect Touch System Refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information COMMANDVIEW姞 SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE IF EQUIPPED The CommandView威 sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the o...

Page 261: ... roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunro...

Page 262: ...hin one half second and the shade will open automatically from any position The shade will open fully and stop automatically This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the shade switch will stop the shade Opening Power Shade Manual Mode To open the shade press and hold the switch rearward to full open Any release of the switch will stop the move ment and the shade wi...

Page 263: ...lt in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur r...

Page 264: ...ct Touch System Refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are three 12 Volt 13 Amp electrical power outlets on this vehicle The power outlets are protected by a fuse Insert cigar lighter or accessory plug into the ...

Page 265: ...se damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position WARNING Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicle s not equipped with the ash receiver tray A fire leading to bodily injury could result Front Power Outlet 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 266: ...ry and or prevent the engine from starting There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of the center console for rear passengers This power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position Center Console Power Outlet Rear Center Console Power Outlet 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 267: ...h wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 12 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel And Power Outlet Console Rear 2 38 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 ...

Page 268: ...he battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution Continued CAUTION Continued After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle s battery Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs...

Page 269: ...CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console Retractable Cover Front Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 ...

Page 270: ...ff the cupholder WARNING When using the cupholder in the Heat position avoid contact with the heated portion of the cup holder in order to reduce the possibility of burns Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injuries medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise par ticular care in order to preve...

Page 271: ...aining a resting place for the rear occupant s elbows Lighted Cupholders If Equipped On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear passengers The light ring is controlled by the Dimmer Control Refer to Lights in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Rear Seat Cupholders Light Ring In Rear Cupholder 3 UN...

Page 272: ... Console Features There is a cubby bin located forward of the shift lever The cubby bin is covered with a push push actuated door Push inward on the door to open it push the door a second time to close it Glovebox Storage Compartment Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 273: ... or phone Below the upper tray the lower storage compartment is made for larger items like CDs and tissue boxes In addition the 12 volt power outlet USB and Aux jack are located here WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart ment lid in the open position Cellular phones music players and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving Use of these devices while dr...

Page 274: ...Rear Seat Armrest Storage If Equipped For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the armrest Lift upward on the latch to open the storage compartment Front Door Trim Storage Rear Armrest Storage 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 275: ...t 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 Continued WARNING Continued The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriousl...

Page 276: ...h cargo as possible in front of the rear axle Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or be come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision CARGO AREA FEATURES Trunk Mat If Equipped A trunk mat covers the bottom of the ca...

Page 277: ...ocery bag hooks located on either side of the rear cargo area CAUTION Do not exceed the maximum weight limit 50 lbs 22 kg of the grocery bag hook Damage may occur to hook and mounting surface Grocery Bag Hooks 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 ...

Page 278: ...utes of operation press the button a second time CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface 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 Do ...

Page 279: ... 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 292 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 294 EVIC White Telltales 295 EVIC Amber Telltales 296 EVIC Red Telltales 297 Oil Change Required 300 Fuel Economy 300 Cruise Control 303 Vehicle Speed 303 Trip Info 304 Tire PSI 305 SRT 305 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 308 4 ...

Page 280: ...uipped 328 䡵 Harman Kardon威 Logic7威 High Performance Multichannel Surround Sound System With Driver Selectable Surround DSS If Equipped 328 䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 330 Radio Operation 330 CD Player 331 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 331 䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones 332 䡵 Climate Controls 332 General Overview 333 Climate Control Functions 340 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 341 Operatin...

Page 281: ...d Slot 16 Hood Release 3 Hazard Switch 10 Power Outlet 17 Headlight Switch 4 Uconnect Touch System 11 CD DVD Slot 18 Analog Clock 5 Climate Control Hard Controls 12 Storage Compartment 19 Paddle Shifters 6 Glove Compartment 13 Engine Start Stop Button 7 ESC Off Switch 14 Trunk Release Button 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 ...

Page 282: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 283: ...is operated If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 4 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on 5 High Beam Indicator...

Page 284: ... so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster For further information refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC The Shift Leve...

Page 285: ...tes 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 stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficien...

Page 286: ...f replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the 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 TP...

Page 287: ...l of your typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause dam age to the engine control system It also could affect fuel economy and drivability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A malfunctioning cata...

Page 288: ...fore Starting Your Vehicle for further information 13 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that se...

Page 289: ...The transmission has a sportier more aggressive shift pattern In Manual mode the transmission will hold gear at redline during manual shifting console shifter or paddle switches 15 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 16 Electronic Stab...

Page 290: ...pac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change ...

Page 291: ...e is applied with the ignition switch in the ON RUN position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 18 Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN positio...

Page 292: ...ht When the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check During the bulb check if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound After the bulb check or when driving if the driver s seat belt remains unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Be...

Page 293: ...ioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the 260 and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealership 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 an authorized dealer ship for service if your vehicle o...

Page 294: ...llows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following Radio Info Fuel Economy Info Cruise Control Info Digital Vehicle Speed Trip Info Tire Pressure Vehicle Info Messages Stored Warning Messages Turn Menu OFF Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 295: ...ire PSI Cruise Messages and sub menus DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and Ve hicle Info and Trip Info sub menus SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button to access the information screens or sub menu screens of a main menu item Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset displayed selected features that can be reset EVIC...

Page 296: ...ea also displays pop up messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn ing or information messages These pop up messages fall into several categories Five Second Stored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen Most of the messages of this type are then stored as long ...

Page 297: ...ns to the previous screen Ex amples of this message type are Memory System Un available Not in Park and Automatic High Beams On The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right amber telltales in the middle and red telltales on the left EVIC White Telltales This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell tales These telltales include Shift Lever Stat...

Page 298: ...l ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle EVIC Amber Telltales This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell tales These telltales include Forward Collision Warning FCW OFF This telltale informs the driver that the For ward Collision Warning feature is Off The telltale is On when the front radar sensor is blocked and requires cleaning the ACC FCW sensors require service or the AC...

Page 299: ... Trunk Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that the trunk lid is ajar Oil Pressure Warning Telltale This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the en...

Page 300: ...t lever is placed in the PARK position The telltale should turn off If the telltale remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable However see an autho rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the telltale is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required You may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehi...

Page 301: ...g If this telltale turns on safely pull over and stop the vehicle Then shift the transmission into NEU TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Telltale illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure WARNING If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is illum...

Page 302: ...erforming the scheduled maintenance perform the following procedure 1 Without pressing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Without pressing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF LOCK posit...

Page 303: ...the last reset When Average Fuel Economy is selected The word RESET with right arrow appears next to it Pressing the right arrow button will reset Average Fuel Economy which displays 0 immediately after reset Then the history information will be erased and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset Average Fuel Economy 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 ...

Page 304: ...ous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a LOW FUEL messa...

Page 305: ...e one of several messages will be displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the feature as the driver changes feature status or conditions change If Cruise is active and a warning or other feature is in the EVIC main display the Cruise status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer line Press and release the BACK button to return to the main menu Vehicle Speed Press and release th...

Page 306: ...e displays the following information Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the ON or START position Resetting A Trip Info Function To Reset any of the three Trip Info ...

Page 307: ... is displayed Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset Press and release the BACK button to return to the main menu SRT WARNING Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor mance Features is intended for off highway or off road use only and should not be done on any public roadways It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the lim...

Page 308: ...ach feature and its operation 0 60 mph 0 100 km h When selected this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph 0 to 100 km h within 10 seconds The feature will ready when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph 0 km h The word READY will appear when conditions are met for the event to begin The screen will revert back to Please come to a complete stop Not Ready if the vehicle ...

Page 309: ...le comes to a com plete stop The distance and speed measurements will continue to display until the conditions are met for another event to be recorded Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run and prepare the cluster to record a new run 1 8 Mile 1 4 Mile When selected this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1 8 mile 1 4 mile within 25 seconds The feature will read...

Page 310: ...lear the peak force values Vehicle Info Customer Information Features Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle Info is highlighted in the EVIC Press and release the SELECT button and Coolant Temp will be displayed Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the following information displays Coolant Temp Displays the actual coolant temperature Oil Temperature Displays the actual oil...

Page 311: ... Touch system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer programmable features Hard Keys Hard Keys are located below the Uconnect Touch system in the center of the instrument panel In addition there is a Scroll Enter control knob located on the right side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instr...

Page 312: ...afety Assistance Lights Doors Locks Auto On Comfort Remote Start Engine Off Operation Compass Settings Audio Phone Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup NOTE Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time When making a selection press the soft key to enter the desired mode Once in the desired mode press and release the preferred setting until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting...

Page 313: ...dlights on Adjust the brightness with the and setting soft keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the and soft keys Then touch the arrow back soft key Display Brightness With Headlights OFF When in this display you may select the brightness with the headlights off Adjust the brightness with the and setting soft keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the and soft keys Then...

Page 314: ...the Touchscreen Beep soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Navigation Turn By Turn In Cluster When this feature is selected the turn by turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route To make your selection touch the ...

Page 315: ...ey to close out of the settings screen Set Time Minutes When in this display you may adjust the minutes The Sync with GPS Time soft key must be unchecked To make your selection touch the or soft keys to adjust the minutes up or down Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft key to close out of the settings screen Time Format When in this display you may selec...

Page 316: ...nge the FCW status touch and release the OFF Near or Far button Then touch the arrow back soft key For further information refer to Adaptive Cruise Con trol ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Park Assist The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph 18 km h The system ca...

Page 317: ... key Then touch the arrow back soft key NOTE If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located even if the fascia is not damaged the sensor may have become misaligned Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification ParkView威 Backup Camera Your vehicle may b...

Page 318: ...pressing the Lights soft key the following settings will be available Headlight Illumination On Approach When this feature is selected the headlights will activate and remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter To change the Illuminated Approach status touch the or soft key to select your desired time interval Touch the back arrow ...

Page 319: ...lected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Steering Directed Lights When this feature is selected the headlights turn relative to a change in direction of the steering wheel To make your selection touch the Steering Directed Lights soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previ...

Page 320: ...showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Sound Horn With Lock When this feature is selected the horn will sound when the remote start is activated To make your selection touch the Sound Horn With Lock soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the pr...

Page 321: ...nterior door lock unlock switch can be used to unlock all doors or use RKE transmitter Passive Entry This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to press the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons To make your selection touch the Passive Entry soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the...

Page 322: ...the previous menu Auto On Driver Heated Ventilated Seat Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start If Equipped When this feature is selected the driver s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when temperatures are below 40 F 4 4 C When tempera tures are above 80 F 26 7 C the driver vented seat will turn on To make your selection touch the Auto Heated Seats soft key until a check ...

Page 323: ...lay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle To change the Headlight Off Delay status touch the or soft key to select your desired time interval Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Compass Settings After pressing the Compass Settings soft key the follow ing settings will be avail...

Page 324: ... reset the compass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display CAL until the compass is calibrated You may also calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft key and completing one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally Audio Aft...

Page 325: ...y Then touch the arrow back soft key Music Info Cleanup This feature helps organize music files for optimized music navigation To make your selection touch the Music Info Cleanup soft key select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft key Surround Sound This feature provides simulated surround sound mode To make your selection touch the Surround Sound soft key select On or Off followed ...

Page 326: ...dio with your radio Following the expiration of the free services it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen in order to re subscribe Touch the Subscription Info soft key to access the Sub scription Information screen Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the screen or visit the prov...

Page 327: ...bilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which can jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The Performance Page include the following Timers Engine Values Digital Gauge Displays 0 60 mph 0 100 km h Braking Distance 1 8 Mile 1 4 Mile Instantaneou...

Page 328: ...feature will only function when applying the brakes at speeds above 30 mph 48 km h The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com plete stop G Force When selected this screen displays all four G Force values two lateral and two longitudinal as well as steering angle When a force greater than zero is measured the display will update the val...

Page 329: ...gauge Intake Air Temperature Shows the actual intake air temperature within the range of the gauge Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure Battery Voltage Shows the actual battery voltage Engine When selected this screen displays miles per hour mph horsepower hp torque ft lb oil pressure psi and gear selector values Handling When selected this screen displays peak g force instan taneous g force...

Page 330: ...s may not fully support the iPod威 control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates For further information refer to the Uconnect Touch User s Manual HARMAN KARDON姞 Logic7姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECTABLE SURROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a Harman Kardon威 audio system with GreenEdge technology that offers superior sou...

Page 331: ...an immersive accurate sound stage to every seating position This surround effect is available for audio from any source AM FM CD Satellite Radio or dashboard AUX input and is activated through the Uconnect Touch System Refer to Surround Sound under Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel Selecting Audio Surround through the DSS modes activates the Harman Kardon威 Logic7威 mult...

Page 332: ...e Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available AM FM SAT CD HDD AUX VES etc The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch...

Page 333: ...ide rocker switch has no function for a single disc CD player However when a multiple disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle the center button will select the next available CD in the player CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft clot...

Page 334: ...ot harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect if equipped CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather This system can be operated through eit...

Page 335: ...f the Uconnect Touch 4 3 screen in the center of the instru ment panel There are also hard keys located below the Uconnect Touch screen Uconnect Touch System 4 3 Hard key If Equipped Automatic Climate Controls Hard keys ATC System Shown 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 ...

Page 336: ...cessible on the Uconnect Touch system screen Uconnect Touch System 4 3 Manual Temperature Controls Soft keys If Equipped Uconnect Touch System 8 4 Automatic Temperature Controls Soft keys 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 337: ...3 Blower Control Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system There are seven blower speeds available Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation The speeds can be selected using either hard keys or soft keys as follows NOTE For vehicles equipped with Remote Start the climate controls will not function during Remote Start o...

Page 338: ...tem 8 4 Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons 4 Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode The indicator illuminates when this fea ture is ON Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch in...

Page 339: ...he window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window 6 Passenger Temperature Control Up Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature control Push the button for warmer temperature set tings NOTE Pressing this button while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync 7 Passenger Temperature Control Down Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature control Push the but...

Page 340: ...ependent temperature con trol Push the button for warmer temperature settings NOTE In Sync mode this button will also automati cally adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same time 12 Modes The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets floor outlets demist outlets and defrost outlets The Mode settings are as follows Panel Mode Air comes from...

Page 341: ...de window demist outlets This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side win dow defrosting and defogging When the defrost mode is selected the blower level may increase 13 SYNC Press the Sync soft key to toggle the Sync feature On Off The Sync ...

Page 342: ...iator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance Recirculation When outside air contains smoke odors or high humidity or if rapid cooling is desired you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this button is selected Push...

Page 343: ...omfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metri...

Page 344: ...ulation control can also be manually selected in Manual operation Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather conditions Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheati...

Page 345: ...d but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Automatic Temperature Controls ATC will automati cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leave...

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Page 347: ...r 29 C 352 If Engine Fails To Start 352 After Starting 353 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 353 䡵 Automatic Transmission 354 Key Ignition Park Interlock 355 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 355 Five Speed Automatic Transmission 355 Gear Ranges 356 䡵 AutoStick威 362 Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter 362 䡵 Sport Mode 364 5 ...

Page 348: ...nic Brake Control System 376 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 377 Traction Control System TCS 377 Brake Assist System BAS 377 Electronic Stability Control ESC 378 Hill Start Assist HSA 382 Ready Alert Braking 383 Rain Brake Support 383 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC Off Indicator Light 384 Synchronizing ESC 385 䡵 Tire Safety Information 385 Tire Markings 385 Tire Identification Numbe...

Page 349: ...re Chains 403 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 404 Tire Rotation Standard Tires 405 Tire Rotation All Season Tires 405 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 406 Premium System 408 General Information 413 䡵 Fuel Requirements 414 6 4L Engine 414 Reformulated Gasoline 414 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 415 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 415 MMT In Gasoline 416 Materials Added To Fuel 416 Fuel System Ca...

Page 350: ...e 421 䡵 Vehicle Loading 422 Vehicle Certification Label 422 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 423 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 423 Overloading 424 Loading 424 䡵 Trailer Towing 425 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 425 348 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 351: ...eriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK posi...

Page 352: ...RT STOP Button NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal To start the engine the transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL Press and 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 automatica...

Page 353: ...ARK the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position ENGINE START STOP Button Functions With Driver s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position The Keyless Enter N Go feature operates similar to an ignition switch It has four positions OFF ACC RUN and START To change the ignition switch positions without starting the ...

Page 354: ...rsonal injury Continued WARNING Continued Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a dis charged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a bo...

Page 355: ...r 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 grounded three wire extension cord The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the driver side of the...

Page 356: ... shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal NOTE You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK 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 pressing on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose con...

Page 357: ...the vehicle without placing the transmission in PARK This system also locks the shift lever in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the OFF position Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI system that holds the shift lever in the PARK position unless the brakes are applied To move the shift lever out of the PARK position ...

Page 358: ...Stick威 allows for manual shift control refer to AutoStick威 in this sec tion While in AutoStick威 the transmission gear position will be displayed in the EVIC Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while the...

Page 359: ...ou have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued 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 pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or some...

Page 360: ...ng the vehicle always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or ...

Page 361: ...ting into PARK move the shift lever all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop N...

Page 362: ...highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through underdrive first second and third gears direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle...

Page 363: ...ARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will con tinue to operate The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL may be illuminated Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Shift the transmission into P...

Page 364: ... accelerator AUTOSTICK姞 Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter AutoStick威 is a driver interactive transmission feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle AutoStick威 allows you to maximize engine braking and improve overall vehicle performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driving cold ...

Page 365: ...out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick威 is engaged To disengage AutoStick威 mode hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the shift paddle until D is once again displayed in the instrument cluster You can shift in or out of the AutoStick威...

Page 366: ...t mode the transmission will remain in the selected gear even when maximum engine speed is reached Engine overspeed protection is achieved through fuel cut off at or near redline This mode will provide aggressive shifting and is intended for spirited driving SPORT MODE This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving si...

Page 367: ...T setting will provide a firmer ride When SPORT mode is enabled a flag will light up in the instrument cluster Refer to Instrument Cluster Descrip tion in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information AUTO mode will provide a sporty comfortable ride where as SPORT or TRACK will be a firmer sportier suspension with better handling Track Mode This mode includes SPORT Suspension and aff...

Page 368: ...likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or...

Page 369: ...t in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire r...

Page 370: ... cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stop ping distances Therefore after driving through st...

Page 371: ...red normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steer ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering a...

Page 372: ...cals can damage your power steering components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturer s recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated...

Page 373: ...corner of the instrument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the park brake pedal fully To release the parking brake press the park brake pedal a second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate Parking Brake 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 374: ...ansmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK The parking brake should always be applied whenever 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 leaving the vehicle always remove th...

Page 375: ... in PARK Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury CAUTION If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released a brake system malfunction is indicated Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal capabili...

Page 376: ... When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system per forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph 11 km h ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping condition...

Page 377: ...p Continued WARNING Continued The Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too clos...

Page 378: ...of anti lock brakes If the Anti Lock Brake Light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the bulb repaired as soon as possible If both the Brake Warning Light and the Anti Lock Brake Light remain on the ABS and EBD systems are not functioning Immediate repair to the ABS system is required ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced ...

Page 379: ... the user s safety or the safety of others Traction Control System TCS This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each driven wheel If wheel spin is detected brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability Brake Assist System BAS This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during eme...

Page 380: ...ns The ESC corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path ...

Page 381: ... in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has three available operating modes ESC On This is the normal operating mode for the ESC When ever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode This mode should be used for most driving situations The ESC should only be turned OFF for specific reasons...

Page 382: ...ssing the ESC Off switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion WARNING When in Partial Off mode the TCS portion of ESC except for the limited wheel slip feature described in the TCS section has been disabled All other stabil ity features of ESC function normally When in Partial Off mode the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is reduced Full Off This mode is intended for...

Page 383: ...enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable NOTE When the ESC is switched OFF a feature of the system remains active This feature controls wheel spin across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel and allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is...

Page 384: ...t in order for HSA to activate Vehicle must be stopped Vehicle must be on a 6 approximate grade or greater hill Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction i e vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear vehicle back ing uphill is in REVERSE gear HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when the activation criteria have been met The system will not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTR...

Page 385: ...ert Braking may reduce the time required to reach full braking during emergency braking situations It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver When the throttle is released very quickly Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake pressure This brake pressure will not be noticed by the driver The brake system use...

Page 386: ...s to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during ac celeration 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 NOTE The ESC...

Page 387: ...ely to the left and then to the right The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light should go out However if the light remains on have the ESC and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades 5...

Page 388: ...t Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo rary emergency use only Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded int...

Page 389: ...re based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 ...

Page 390: ... 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 LL Light load tire C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maxi...

Page 391: ...ies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week ...

Page 392: ...ed in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pap...

Page 393: ...er s side door Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 ...

Page 394: ...fer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining...

Page 395: ...lculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num...

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Page 397: ...ion pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle Three primary areas are affected 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 c...

Page 398: ...Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom mended cold tire inflation pressure Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption Ride Comfort And Veh...

Page 399: ... check tire pressure Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the valve stem Inflation pressures specified on the placard are...

Page 400: ...re build up or your tire pressure will be too low Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits Where speed limits or condi tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed...

Page 401: ...or radial tire repairs Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin y...

Page 402: ...o the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and hav...

Page 403: ...oad Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s...

Page 404: ...y or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never use a tire with a smaller load index or 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 Failure to equip your vehicle with tires hav...

Page 405: ... vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Continued CAUTION Continued Install chains on the rear wheels as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 1 2 mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Use on rear w...

Page 406: ...TIONS 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 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help...

Page 407: ...e 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 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 ...

Page 408: ...ure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres sure The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as...

Page 409: ...fter 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 Afte...

Page 410: ...ility to maintain correct tire pressure 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 ele...

Page 411: ...our road tires A spare with a pressure below the low pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the instru ment cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires In addition the EVIC will display a LOW TIRE messag...

Page 412: ... TPM Telltale Light will turn off The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime In addition the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message ...

Page 413: ...rials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is detected In this case the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message ...

Page 414: ...ing limit in any of the four active road tires Vehicles With Compact Spare 1 The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition switch cycle the TPM Telltale Light will remain ON and...

Page 415: ...splay a new pressure value instead of dashes as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject t...

Page 416: ...to 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 recom mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci fications if they are available Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the ...

Page 417: ... result from using methanol gasoline or E 85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer 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 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle s warranty If a Non FFV vehic...

Page 418: ...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 419: ...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 420: ...the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Continued WARNING 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 wi...

Page 421: ...r release switch located in the driver s door map pocket 2 Open the fuel filler door 3 There is no fuel filler cap A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Door 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 ...

Page 422: ...ches allowing the flapper door to open 5 Fill the vehicle with fuel when the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full 6 Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door NOTE A funnel is provided located in the trunk in the spare tire area to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can Fuel Funnel 420 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 423: ...ral fire regula tions and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release If you are unable to open the fuel filler door use the fuel filler door emergency release 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove ...

Page 424: ...as indicated Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door The label contains the following information Name of manufacturer Month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Release Cable 422 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 425: ...e total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR WARNING Because the front wheels steer the vehicle it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A danger...

Page 426: ...ier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely before driving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR but the ...

Page 427: ...r using a tow dolly is NOT ALLOWED The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle behind an other vehicle is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 ...

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Page 429: ...IREFIT Kit Components And Operation 430 TIREFIT Usage Precautions 432 Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT 434 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 440 Preparations For Jump Start 441 Jump Starting Procedure 442 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 444 䡵 Shift Lever Override 5 Speed Transmission 446 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 447 Without The Ignition Key Fob 449 6 ...

Page 430: ...e ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers 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 the engine idle speed NOTE There ...

Page 431: ...diator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot TIREFIT KIT Small punctures up to 1 4 6 mm in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire TIREFIT can be used in outsid...

Page 432: ...EFIT Storage The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation 1 Sealant Bottle 2 Deflation Button 3 Pressure Gauge 4 Power Button TIREFIT Location 430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 433: ... 7 when selecting this mode Selecting Sealant Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob 5 to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant and to inflate the tire Use the Sealant Hose clear hose 6 when selecting this mode Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button 4 once to turn On the TIREFIT kit Push and release the Power Button 4 again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit Using The Deflation Button Pre...

Page 434: ...nce the sealant dries it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded For optimum performance make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires The kit also comes with two needles located in the Accessory Storage Compartment on the bottom of the air pump for inflating sport balls rafts or similar i...

Page 435: ...el Continued WARNING Continued Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat source A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Take care not to allow the contents...

Page 436: ... reach the valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground This will provide the best positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before proceeding 3 Place the transmission in PARK auto transmission or in Gear manual transmission and turn Off the ignition 4 Set the pa...

Page 437: ... within 0 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Press the Power Button 4 to turn Off the TIREFIT kit Disconnect the Sealant Hose 6 from the valve stem Make sure the valve stem is free of debris Reconnect the Sealant Hose 6 to the valve stem Check that the Mode Select Knob 5 is in the Sealant Mode position and not Air Mode Press the Power Button 4 to turn On the TIREFIT kit 2 Connect the Power Pl...

Page 438: ...ndicated on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar recommended pressure Check the tire pres sure by looking at the Pressure Gauge 3 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi 1 8 Bar pressure within 15 minutes The tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance NOTE If the tire becomes over inflated press the Deflation Button to reduc...

Page 439: ... It can also result in sealant contacting internal TIREFIT kit components which may cause perma nent damage to the kit D Drive Vehicle Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire drive the vehicle 5 miles 8 km or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire Do not exceed 55 mph 88 km h WARNING TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair Have the tire insp...

Page 440: ...rther Call for assistance If the tire pressure is 19 psi 1 3 bar or higher 1 Press the Power Button 4 to turn on TIREFIT and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver side door open ing NOTE If the tire becomes over inflated press the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom mended inflation pressure before continuing 2 Disc...

Page 441: ... Press 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 in the housing so that the Sealant Hose 6 aligns with the hose slot in the front of the housing Press the bottle into the housing An audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is ...

Page 442: ...is section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen ...

Page 443: ...sed It can start anytime the ignition switch is on You can be injured by moving fan blades Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the batter...

Page 444: ...king brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result Jump Starting Procedure WARNING Failure to follow this procedure could result in per sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex plosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging sys...

Page 445: ...cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery Once the engine is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence 6 Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the remote negative post of the vehicle with the ...

Page 446: ...mes 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 DRIVE and REVERSE Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission ov...

Page 447: ...eels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while in gear no transmission shifting occurring 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 whe...

Page 448: ...ght of the shift lever The override access port is near the bottom of the bin to the right of the shift lever gate 3 Turn the engine OFF 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Using a screwdriver or similar tool press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console 6 Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 7 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL 8...

Page 449: ...rer s instructions Use of safety chains is mandatory Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brackets State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow must be observed If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the ignition must be in the ON RUN position not the ACC position If the vehicle s batt...

Page 450: ...a tow dolly Vehicle damage may occur Flatbed towing is recommended If the transmission is operable vehicles this vehicle may be towed with rear wheels on the ground under the following conditions The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph 48 km h The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles 24 km If the transmission is not operable or the vehicle must be towed faste...

Page 451: ...le Limited Warranty Without The Ignition Key Fob Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF position The only approved method of towing without the ignition key fob is with a flatbed truck Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 ...

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Page 453: ...rograms 454 䡵 Replacement Parts 456 䡵 Dealer Service 456 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 457 Engine Oil 458 Engine Oil Filter 460 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 460 Maintenance Free Battery 461 Air Conditioner Maintenance 463 A C Air Filter 464 Body Lubrication 466 Windshield Wiper Blades 466 Adding Washer Fluid 467 Exhaust System 468 Cooling System 470 7 ...

Page 454: ...Distribution Center 491 䡵 Vehicle Storage 495 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 496 䡵 Bulb Replacement 497 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Park Turn Lamp Inner Park Lamp And Outer Park Lamp 497 Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps 500 License Lamp 501 䡵 Fluid Capacities 502 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 503 Engine 503 Chassis 504 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 455: ...tive Battery Post 6 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Fill 8 Integrated Power Module Fuses 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 ...

Page 456: ...your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will 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...

Page 457: ...you crank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 3 As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON position you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 4 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen a The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine This...

Page 458: ...威 parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure you...

Page 459: ... impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC dealership or qualified repair center Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals ...

Page 460: ... of the SAFE range on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to Maintenance Schedule for further information NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6...

Page 461: ...m mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Materials Added To Engine Oil Do not add any supplemental materials other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engi neered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be...

Page 462: ...als WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do...

Page 463: ... nor is periodic main tenance 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 Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Battery Location 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 ...

Page 464: ...tain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling 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 posts are marked...

Page 465: ...w Vehicle 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 Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty informati...

Page 466: ...using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Sealers Stop Leak Products Seal Conditioners Compres sor Oil and Refrigerants A C Air Filter The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger side of the vehicle next to the windshield wipers When installing a new filter ensure its proper orientatio...

Page 467: ...ith arrows pointing in the direction of airflow which is toward the rear of the vehicle text and arrows on the filter will indicate this 5 Close the filter access cover Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Filter Access Cover A C Air Filter 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 ...

Page 468: ...Fall and Spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumula tions of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass fo...

Page 469: ...s will help blade performance To prevent freeze up of your windshield washer system in cold weather select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal 4 L of washer fluid when the message Low Washer Fluid appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information...

Page 470: ...nger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri cation or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Safety Tips Exhaust Gas in Things To Know Before Starting...

Page 471: ...uld cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and vehicle 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 NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penaltie...

Page 472: ...malfunctioning operating conditions Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position The fan is tempera ture controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the ON position You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear s...

Page 473: ... With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant antifreeze from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant anti freeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT C...

Page 474: ...oduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant antifreeze as soon as possible Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use addi tional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant antifreeze and may plug the radiator Thi...

Page 475: ...Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant and distilled water Use higher concentrations 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 of...

Page 476: ...ling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure 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 engine damage may result Disposal Of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with y...

Page 477: ...uld 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 coolant antifreeze...

Page 478: ...ont of 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 coolant performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Refer to the Main...

Page 479: ...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 Main taining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids ...

Page 480: ...result in a collision Continued WARNING Continued Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in 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 Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami nate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be dama...

Page 481: ... be used in any trans mission only the approved lubricant may be used Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks In addition avoid using transmission...

Page 482: ...ire more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genu ine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for fur ther information Continued CAUTION Continued The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions If a transmission fluid leak occurs visit your authorized dealer immediately Severe damage to the transmission may occur...

Page 483: ...id Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Appearance 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 t...

Page 484: ...ash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove Use a high quality cleaner wax such as MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish ...

Page 485: ...the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer ...

Page 486: ... Only MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners abrasives or polishing compounds They will permanently damage this finish and void your warranty USE ONLY MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH Used on a regular basis this is all that is required to maintain this finish Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Proced...

Page 487: ... specifically recom mended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent Care should be taken to avoid soaking y...

Page 488: ...old type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly...

Page 489: ... vehicle to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console NOTE The cupholder cannot be removed FUSES Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment T...

Page 490: ...g the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 Fuse Spare 2 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 1 3 50 Amp Red Power Steering 1 4 30 Amp Pink Starter 5 40 Amp Green Anti...

Page 491: ...ck Brakes 15 25 Amp Natural Transmission 16 Fuse Spare 18 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 2 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 19 50 Amp Red Power Steering 2 20 30 Amp Pink Wiper Motor 21 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washers 22 Fuse Spare 23 Fuse Spare 24 Fuse Spare 28 25 Amp Natural Fuel Pump 29 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter 30 Fuse Spare 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 ...

Page 492: ...6 10 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake Module 37 10 Amp Red Engine Controller Rad Fan Relays 38 10 Amp Red Airbag Module Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 39 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module AC Clutch Relay 48 10 Amp Red AWD Module Front Axle Disconnect 49 Fuse Spare 50 Fuse Spare 51 20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump 52 Fuse Spare 53 Fuse Spare 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 493: ...hed Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center 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 proble...

Page 494: ...hting 2 8 30 Amp Pink Interior Lighting Washer Pump 9 30 Amp Pink Power Locks Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 30 Amp Pink Driver Door 11 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door 12 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighters Instru ment Panel Power Outlet Console Rear 15 40 Amp Green HVAC Blower 16 Fuse Spare 17 Fuse Spare 18 20 Amp Yellow Active Dampening Module 19 Fuse Spare 20 Fuse Spare 492 MAINTAINING YOU...

Page 495: ...l Amplifier 31 25 Amp Natural Power Seats 32 15 Amp Blue HVAC Module Cluster Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 33 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch Wireless Module 34 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module Clock 35 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor 36 Fuse Spare 37 15 Amp Blue Radio 38 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest 40 Fuse Spare 41 Fuse Spare 42 30 Amp Pink Rear Defrost 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEH...

Page 496: ...10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting 48 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension 49 Fuse Spare 50 Fuse Spare Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 51 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats 52 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders Rear Heated Seat Switches 53 10 Amp Red HVAC Module In Car Temperature Sensor 54 Fuse Spare 55 Fuse Spare 56 Fuse Spare 57 Fuse Spare 58 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 59 Fuse Spare 60 Fuse Spare...

Page 497: ... vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take these steps to protect your battery Disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the ...

Page 498: ...dge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam High Beam Bi Halogen Headlamp HIR2LL Low Beam High Beam Bi Xenon Headlamp D3S Serviced at Authorized Dealer Front Turn Signal Lamp PSY24WSV Front Park Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Daytime Running Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Front Fog Lamp If Equipped H11 Front Si...

Page 499: ... Because of this you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself If a headlamp bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service WARNING A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electro cution if not serviced properly See your authorized dealer for service NOTE On ve...

Page 500: ...amp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle 2 Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun terclockwise and then pull it out of the headlamp assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise 1 High Beam Headlamp Bulb 2 Low Beam Headlamp Bulb 498 MAINTAINI...

Page 501: ...3 Park Turn Lamp Bulb 4 Inner Park Lamp Bulb 5 Outer Park Lamp Bulb 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 ...

Page 502: ...ck the trunk liner to gain access to the tail lamp wing nuts 4 Remove the three wing nuts from the back of the tail lamp assembly 5 Pull the tail lamp assembly away from the vehicle enough to access the electrical connector 6 Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side 7 Disconnect the electrical connector 8 Continue removing lamp from vehicle in order to access the bulb s 9 Turn the app...

Page 503: ...im 13 Close the trunk License Lamp 1 Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia 2 Remove the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 5 Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia and then install the screws 1 License Lamp Bulb 2 Socket 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 ...

Page 504: ...r 6 4 Liter Engine SAE 0W 40 Synthetic API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 6 4 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 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 505: ...ction under all types of operat ing conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute API categories of SM or SM CF The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic SAE 0W 40 engine oil or equivalent Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs LZTR6AP11EG Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Selection Premium Unlea...

Page 506: ...be used or equivalent If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recom mended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR威 ATF 4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4威 product Rear Axle MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent with MOPAR威 Friction Modifier Hypoid Gear Additive 504 MAINTAINING Y...

Page 507: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 506 Required Maintenance Intervals 508 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 508: ...me to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary On Non EVIC equipped vehicles Change Oil will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary...

Page 509: ...tor 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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel or under In strument Cluster Description Odometer Trip Odom eter in Understanding Your Instru...

Page 510: ...d 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 E S C ...

Page 511: ...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 512: ...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 513: ...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 514: ... 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 515: ...ssary 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 or 102 000 miles 170 000 km whichever comes first Inspect the front suspension tie...

Page 516: ...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 517: ...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 518: ...If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the spark plugs 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...

Page 519: ...lter 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 fo...

Page 520: ...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 521: ...ou 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 repla...

Page 522: ...ine 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 ...

Page 523: ...vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the engine air cleaner filter Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code...

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Page 525: ...Requests 525 䡵 If You Need Assistance 525 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 526 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 526 In Mexico Contact 526 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 527 Service Contract 527 䡵 Warranty Information 528 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 529 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 529 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 529 In Canada 529 9 ...

Page 526: ...䡵 Publication Order Forms 530 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 531 Treadwear 531 Traction Grades 532 Temperature Grades 532 524 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 527: ...sts If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many 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 ...

Page 528: ...ontact the manufacturer s customer center Any communication to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 247 9753 Ch...

Page 529: ...l 711 and for Voice callers dial 1 800 855 0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high 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 ser...

Page 530: ... tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience You ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addi tio...

Page 531: ... and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor...

Page 532: ...rward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia grams charts and detailed illustrations These practi cal manuals make it easy for students 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 ste...

Page 533: ...res must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depen...

Page 534: ...ts ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta...

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Page 536: ...res 397 Airbag 56 66 Airbag Deployment 67 Airbag Light 63 64 69 85 286 Airbag Maintenance 68 Airbag Side 60 62 65 66 Airbag Window Side Curtain 60 62 66 Alarm Security Alarm 18 Alarm Light 287 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 Alarm Panic 23 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 374 377 Anti Lock Warning Light 286 376 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 Antifreeze Engine...

Page 537: ...479 Autostick 362 Axle Fluid 504 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 504 B Pillar Location 391 Battery 461 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 24 Location 461 Belts Seat 47 85 Body Mechanism Lubrication 466 Brake Assist System 377 Brake Control System Electronic 376 Brake Fluid 504 Brake System 373 476 Anti Lock ABS 374 Fluid Check 477 504 Master Cylinder 477 Parking 371 Warning Light 287 373 Brake Parkin...

Page 538: ... 387 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 285 454 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 83 Checks Safety 83 Child Restraint 71 73 74 77 80 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 75 77 Child Safety Locks 32 Clean Air Gasoline 414 Cleaning Wheels 484 Windshield Wiper Blades 466 Climate Control 332 Clock 328 Coin Holder 270 Cold Weather Operation 352 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 331 Computer Trip Travel ...

Page 539: ...on Protection 481 Cruise Control Speed Control 205 Cupholders 267 487 Customer Assistance 525 Data Recorder Event 70 Daytime Brightness Interior Lights 191 Daytime Running Lights 184 Dealer Service 456 Deck Lid Emergency Release 42 Deck Lid Power Release 41 Defroster Rear Window 276 Defroster Windshield 85 339 Delay Intermittent Wipers 192 Diagnostic System Onboard 454 Dimmer Switch Headlight 186 ...

Page 540: ...ystem 377 Electronic Power Distribution Center Fuses 487 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 202 205 Electronic Stability Control ESC 378 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 241 292 Emergency Deck Lid Release 42 Emergency Trunk Release 42 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 444 Hazard Warning Flasher 428 Jump Starting 440 Overheating 428 Towing 447 Emission Control System Ma...

Page 541: ...ge 290 Engine Oil Viscosity 459 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 66 Entry System Illuminated 20 Ethanol 415 Event Data Recorder 70 Exhaust Gas Caution 84 418 Exhaust System 84 468 Exterior Folding Mirrors 97 Exterior Lighting 180 Exterior Lights 87 Filler Location Fuel 286 Filters Air Cleaner 460 Air Conditioning 343 464 Engine Oil 460 503 Engine Oil Disposal 459 Flash To Pass 186 Flashers Hazar...

Page 542: ... Rear Seat 173 Forward Collision Warning 228 296 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 444 Fuel 414 Additives 416 Clean Air 414 Conserving 301 Ethanol 415 Filler Door Gas Cap 286 Gasoline 414 Gauge 286 Light 296 Materials Added 416 Methanol 415 Octane Rating 414 503 Requirements 414 Saver Mode 301 Specifications 503 Tank Capacity 502 Fuel Optimizer 301 Fuel Saver 301 Fuses 487 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 245 Ga...

Page 543: ...423 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 423 GVWR 423 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 367 Hazard Warning Flasher 428 Head Restraints 170 Head Rests 170 Headlight Washers 467 Headlights 497 Automatic 181 Bulb Replacement 497 Cleaning 486 Delay 182 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 186 Lights On Reminder 184 On With Wipers 182 193 Passing 186 Switch 180 Time Delay 182 Washers 4...

Page 544: ...Panel and Controls 279 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 486 Integrated Power Module Fuses 487 Interior Appearance Care 485 Interior Fuses 487 Interior Lights 189 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 192 Introduction 4 Jump Starting 440 Key In Reminder 14 Key Programming 17 Key Replacement 16 Key Sentry Immobilizer 15 Keyless Enter N Go 33 350 Keyless Entry System 21 Keyless Go 12 Keys 12 Kicker Sound Sy...

Page 545: ...rning 287 373 Bulb Replacement 496 497 Daytime Running 184 Dimmer Switch Headlight 185 186 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 384 Exterior 87 Fog 184 281 Hazard Warning Flasher 428 Headlight Switch 180 Headlights 180 497 Headlights On Reminder 184 Headlights On With Wipers 182 193 High Beam 186 High Beam Indicator 281 High Beam Low Beam Select 186 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 18...

Page 546: ...Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 283 406 Traction Control 384 Turn Signal 87 185 186 Vanity Mirror 100 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 281 Loading Vehicle 422 424 Capacities 424 Tires 391 Locks 28 Auto Unlock 31 Automatic Door 31 Child Protection 32 Door 28 Power Door 30 Low Tire Pressure System 406 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 75 77 Lubrication Body 466 Maintenance Free Battery...

Page 547: ...te 99 Exterior Folding 97 Heated 100 Outside 97 Vanity 100 Mode Fuel Saver 301 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 406 Mopar Parts 456 529 MTBE ETBE 415 Multi Function Control Lever 185 Navigation System Uconnect gps 241 New Vehicle Break In Period 82 Occupant Restraints 43 62 67 Occupant Restraints Sedan 60 62 66 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 414 503 Odometer 282 Oil Ch...

Page 548: ...4 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 97 Overdrive 362 Overdrive OFF Switch 362 Overhead Console 243 Overheating Engine 291 428 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 530 Paint Care 481 Panic Alarm 23 Park Sense System Rear 231 Parking Brake 371 Passing Light 186 Pedals Adjustable 200 Pets 82 Placard Tire and Loading Information 391 Power Brakes 373 Deck Lid Release 41 Distribution...

Page 549: ...ystem 194 Rear Camera 241 Rear Cupholder 269 Rear Park Sense System 231 Rear Seat Folding 173 Rear Window Defroster 276 Rear Window Features 276 Recorder Event Data 70 Recreational Towing 425 Reformulated Gasoline 414 Refrigerant 464 Reminder Lights On 184 Reminder Seat Belt 55 Remote Control Starting System 25 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 330 Remote Starting Syst...

Page 550: ...Safety Tips 83 Safety Exhaust Gas 84 Schedule Maintenance 506 Seat Belt Maintenance 487 Seat Belt Reminder 55 Seat Belts 43 47 85 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 51 And Pregnant Women 56 Child Restraint 71 72 74 80 Extender 56 Front Seat 47 48 Inspection 85 Operating Instructions 48 Pretensioners 54 Rear Seat 47 Untwisting Procedure 52 Seats 161 Adjustment 161 Easy Entry 177 Head Restraints 17...

Page 551: ... Shift Lever Override 446 Shifting 354 Automatic Transmission 354 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage 51 Shoulder Belts 47 Side Airbag 65 Side View Mirror Adjustment 97 Signals Turn 87 186 281 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 366 SmartBeams 183 Snow Chains Tire Chains 403 Sound System Kicker 328 Spark Plugs 503 Specifications Fuel Gasoline 503 Oil 503 Speed Control Cruise Control 202 205 Speedometer 286 Spo...

Page 552: ...255 258 Sunglasses Storage 245 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 56 Synthetic Engine Oil 459 System Remote Starting 25 Tachometer 281 Telescoping Steering Column 195 196 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 341 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 290 429 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 75 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Theft System Security Alarm 18 Tilt Steering Column 195 196 Time Delay Headlight 182 ...

Page 553: ...Safety 385 395 Sizes 387 Spinning 399 Tread Wear Indicators 400 Towing 425 Behind a Motorhome 425 Disabled Vehicle 447 Recreational 425 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome 425 Traction Control 377 Trailer Towing 425 Transmission 479 Automatic 354 355 479 Fluid 504 Shifting 354 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 24 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 21 Transmitter Garage Door ...

Page 554: ...ehicle Certification Label 422 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 392 422 424 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 343 495 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Viscosity Engine Oil 459 Warning Flasher Hazard 428 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 281 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 528 Washer Adding Fluid 467 Washers Windshield 193 467 Washi...

Page 555: ... Power 38 Windshield Defroster 85 Windshield Washers 191 193 Fluid 467 Windshield Wiper Blades 466 Windshield Wipers 191 Wiper Blade Replacement 466 Wipers Intermittent 192 Wipers Rain Sensitive 194 10 INDEX 553 ...

Page 556: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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