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JOBNAME: cims CHRY OM French

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SECTION

7

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L . . . . . . . . . . .

345

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.6L

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346

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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II

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347

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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . .

347

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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

347

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

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349

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DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

349

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

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349

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Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

350

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Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

353

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Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

353

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Maintenance-Free Battery

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353

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Air Conditioner Maintenance

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355

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A/C Air Filter – If Equipped

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356

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Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

357

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Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

357

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Adding Washer Fluid

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359

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Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

359

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Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

361

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Brake System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

365

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Automatic Transmission

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

367

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Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models
Only

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369

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Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD Models
Only

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

370

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Appearance Care and Protection from
Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

370

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Cleaning The Cupholders

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

374

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FUSES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

374

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Interior Fuses

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

374

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Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution
Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

376

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VEHICLE STORAGE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

379

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REPLACEMENT BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

379

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BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

380

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Summary of Contents for JOURNEY

Page 1: ...TENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 251 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 325 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 387 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 401 10 INDEX 407 1 ...

Page 2: ...JOBNAME cims CHRY OM French PAGE 2 SESS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 00909248 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og 2 ...

Page 3: ...SS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 12DE2A05 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 6 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 6 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 6 3 ...

Page 4: ...l will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle NOTE After reviewing the owner infor mation it should be stored in the ve hicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained technicians and genuine MOPART parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THI...

Page 5: ...JOBNAME cims CHRY OM French PAGE 5 SESS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 037DC838 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og art 010533317 tif TRANSLATE INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 6: ... Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This num ber also appears on the Automobile Infor mation Disclosure Label affixed to a win dow on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the title NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN VEHICLE ...

Page 7: ...tem 13 To Disarm The System 14 ILLUMINATED ENTRY 15 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 15 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 15 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 16 Remote Open Window Feature 16 Using The Panic Alarm 17 Programming Additional Transmitters 17 Transmitter Battery Replacement 17 General Information 18 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 18 How To Use Remote Start 19 DOOR LOCKS 21 Manual Door Locks 2...

Page 8: ...ced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlertT 42 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 43 Seat Belt Extender 44 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbags 44 Advanced Front Airbag Features 46 Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls 49 Event Data Recorder EDR 54 Child Restraints 55 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 65 SAFETY TIPS 65 Transporting Passengers 65 Exhaust Gas 66 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside ...

Page 9: ...ment The Keyless Ignition Node KIN has four operating positions three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in posi tion 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 or dead battery In this situation a back up meth...

Page 10: ...ith either side up Ignition Or Accessory On Message Opening the driver s door when the igni tion is in ACC or ON engine not running a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF In addition to the chime the ignition or accessory on mes sage will display in the cluster NOTE With the Uconnect Touch sys tem the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets wi...

Page 11: ...tion is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter a Keyless Ignition Node KIN and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only Key Fobs that are pro grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle After cycling the ignition switch to the ON RUN position the Vehi...

Page 12: ...he vehicle unattended At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Iden tification Number PIN Keep the PIN in a secure location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer this procedure consists of programming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics A blank Key Fob is...

Page 13: ... Security Alarm will turn the horn off after three minutes turn all of the visual signals off after 15 additional minutes and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself To Arm The System Follow these steps to arm the theft alarm 1 Remove the key from the ignition sys tem refer to 9Starting Procedures9 in 9Starting And Operating9 for further infor mation For vehicles equipped with Keyless En...

Page 14: ...arm the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during power liftgate entry Pressing the liftgate button will not dis arm the Vehicle Security Alarm If some one enters the vehicle through the lift gate and opens any door the alarm will sound When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors The Vehicle Security Alarm i...

Page 15: ...operate the interior lights if the Dimmer Control is in the extreme downward De feat position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or acti vate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held Key Fob with RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the sys tem NOT...

Page 16: ...is feature is programmable on ve hicles equipped through Uconnect Touch To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors and lift gate The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signa...

Page 17: ...on You may need to be less than 35 ft 11 m from the vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmit ters may be performed at an authorized dealer Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Perchlorate...

Page 18: ...conditions This device may not cause harmful in terference This device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s au thority to operate the equipment If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these ...

Page 19: ...event Vehicle theft alarm not active Ignition in OFF state WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide CO which is odorless and colorless Carbon 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 Sys tem windows door lo...

Page 20: ...hicle is in the Remote Start mode The engine can be started two con secutive times two 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However the ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute...

Page 21: ...ity and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the Key Fob from the ve hicle and lock your vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju ries or death Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended chil dren in a vehicle is dangerous ...

Page 22: ...on ve hicles with power door locks if the vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h The Auto Door Lock feature can be en abled or disabled by your authorized dealer See your authorized dealer for service NOTE Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordance with local laws Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Automatic Unlock D...

Page 23: ...tion 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door NOTE When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child Protection locks are engag...

Page 24: ...system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position KEYLESS ENTER N GO The Passive Entry system is an enhance ment to the vehicle s Remote Keyless En try RKE 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 prog...

Page 25: ...st Press refer to Uconnect Touch Set tings 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 and the liftgate automatically NOTE All doors and the liftgate will un lock when the front passenger door ha...

Page 26: ...s detected inside the vehicle and no other valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected outside the vehicle the Passive Entry System automatically unlocks all ve hicle 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 To Lock The Vehicle s Doors The front door handles have LOCK but tons located on t...

Page 27: ...ill operate when the ignition is in the ON RUN or ACC position NOTE For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect Touch the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch 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 info...

Page 28: ...you want the window to stop NOTE If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto closure it will reverse di rection and then go back down Re move the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window Any impact due to rough road condi tions may trigger the auto reverse func tion unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to clo...

Page 29: ...e sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffet ing occurs with the rear windows open then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening ...

Page 30: ...d when you are operating the ve hicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the blower switch on the climate con trol is set at high speed Do not use the recirculation mode OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety fea tures in your vehicle are the restraint sys tems Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions Adv...

Page 31: ...nd your passengers as safe as possible If you will be carrying children too small for adult sized seat belts the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems For more information on LATCH refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH NOTE The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design This all...

Page 32: ...eats should be moved back as far as practi cal to allow the Advanced Front Airbags room to inflate 4 Do not lean against the door or win dow If your vehicle has side airbags and deployment occurs the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door 5 If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center P...

Page 33: ...ss of injuries in an accident Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with combination lap shoulder belts The belt webbing r...

Page 34: ...oo Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the front seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is located...

Page 35: ...ad and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your stron gest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during an accident You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and s...

Page 36: ...he retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts ...

Page 37: ...le to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to 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 P...

Page 38: ...l passenger seating positions with a combination 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 shoul der belt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion a...

Page 39: ...in the Service Manual Failure to replace the belt and re tractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in accidents Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating posi tions are equipped with pretensioning de vices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an accident These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt...

Page 40: ...senger seat AHRs will be de ployed When AHRs deploy during a rear impact the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts NOTE The Active Head Restraints AHR may or may not deploy in t...

Page 41: ...le Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in an accident you must reset the head restraint on the driver s and front passen ger seat You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward as shown in step three of the resetting procedure 1 Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat 2 Position the hands o...

Page 42: ... seatbelts This feature is active whenever the ignition is on If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seatbelts are fastened BeltAlertT triggers within 60 seconds of vehicle speed over 5 mph 8 km h The reminder sequence lasts for 96 seconds or until the respective seat belts are fastened After the sequence completes...

Page 43: ...d to the ON RUN position 1 With all doors closed and the ignition in any position except ON RUN buckle the driver s seat belt 2 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN posi tion do not start the engine Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off and then proceed to the next step 3 Unbuckle the driver s seat belt allow the seat belt to retract and then re buckle the driver s seat belt at least three...

Page 44: ...long enough When it is not required remove the extender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Re move and store the extender when not needed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbags This vehicle has Advanced F...

Page 45: ...d The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Airbags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemen tal Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear pas sengers sitting next to a window The SABIC airbags are located above the side windows and their covers are also la beled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is equipped with Supplemen tal Seat Mounte...

Page 46: ...plemental Active Head Restraint for Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Airbag Features The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appro priate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive infor mation from the front impact sensors The first stage inflator is...

Page 47: ...during a side impact The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air bag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats When the airbag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each airbag deploys independently that is a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right side impact deploys only the right airbag Supplemental Side Ai...

Page 48: ...upplemental Side Air bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the loca tion 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 airbags the performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious in...

Page 49: ... in certain frontal collisions depending on the sever ity and type of collision Advanced Front Airbags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover colli sions The Advanced Front Airbags and Supple mental Driver Side Knee Airbag will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce substantial ve hicle damage for example some pole collisions truck unde...

Page 50: ...G Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won t have the airbags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an au thorized dealer service the airbag system immediately Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Airbag Inflator Uni...

Page 51: ...ed on the severity and type of collision Based on the severity and type of colli sion the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered re leasing a quantity of non toxic gas The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds The side airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a...

Page 52: ...ure of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions Cut off fuel to the engine Flash hazard lights as long as the bat tery has power or until the ignition is cycled to off Turn on the interior lights which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed Unlock the doors automatically If A Depl...

Page 53: ...ed in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags and seat belt pre tensioners cannot protect you in an other collision Have the airbags seat belt pretensioners and the front seat belt retractor assemblies re placed by an authorized dealer imme diately Also have the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC system serviced as well Maintaining Your Airbag Sys...

Page 54: ...bag system is designed to be mainte nance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the airbag system immediately The Airbag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight sec onds when the ignition is first cycled to the ON RUN position The Airbag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight second interval The Airbag Warning Light comes on intermittently ...

Page 55: ...rsonal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded How ever other parties such as law enforce ment could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investi gation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such...

Page 56: ...icle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs 9 kg Convertible child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Conve...

Page 57: ... over the vehi cle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Integrated Child Booster Seat If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat is lo cated in each outboard second row pas senger seat The Booster Seat is designed for children weig...

Page 58: ... remove the slack from the lap belt pull upward on the shoulder portion of the seat belt 9 To release the seat belt push the red button on the buckle WARNING Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat Otherwise the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury C...

Page 59: ...come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manu facturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child re straint A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat A rearward facing child restraint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant Here are some tips ...

Page 60: ...CH compatible child restraint systems are now available However because the lower anchors are to be introduced over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchors will continue to have features for installation using the vehicle s seat belts Child re straints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchors have been available for some time Fo...

Page 61: ...child restraint if it interferes with the Head Restraint re cline the seatback slightly to remove the interference The lower anchors are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and are just vis ible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat c...

Page 62: ... direct path between the anchor and the child restraint preferably between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint For center seating position adjust the head restraint to the upward position and route the tether strap be tween the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint Then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat Finally tighten all three st...

Page 63: ...make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor For addi tional information on ALR refer to Auto matic Locking Mode The chart below defines the seating positions with an Au tomatic Locking Retractor ALR or a cinching latch plate Driver Center Passen ger CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock First Row N A N A ALR Second Row ALR AL...

Page 64: ...enter seating po sition adjust the head restraint to the upward position and route the tether strap between the head restraint posts under neath the head restraint Then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat 2 If necessary move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchor 3 Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor and ...

Page 65: ... 300 mi 500 km After the initial 60 mi 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle accelera tion within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type ...

Page 66: ... row passenger seat in the easy entry exit position seat cushion flipped upward and seat moved forward as this position is only intended for entering and ex iting the third row seats Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury On seven passenger models do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat with the second row seatback s folded flat In a colli sion the passenger could...

Page 67: ...nger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the seat belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced imme diately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be r...

Page 68: ...g and in terfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already in stalled floor mats Additional floor mats and other coverings will re duce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Always properly re install and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Al...

Page 69: ...ng spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check Turn Signal and High Beam Indica tor 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 o...

Page 70: ...JOBNAME cims CHRY OM French PAGE 70 SESS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 0093D6A2 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og 70 ...

Page 71: ... 4 3 78 Uconnect Phone 78 Operation 80 Phone Call Features 85 Uconnect Phone Features 89 Advanced Phone Connectivity 92 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 92 General Information 96 UCONNECT TOUCH 8 4 8 4 Nav 96 Uconnect Phone 96 Operation 98 Phone Call Features 106 Uconnect Phone Features 110 Advanced Phone Connectivity 113 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 114 General...

Page 72: ... Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only 149 Headlight Time Delay 150 Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped 150 Lights On Reminder 150 Fog Lights If Equipped 150 Multifunction Lever 151 Turn Signals 151 Lane Change Assist 151 High Low Beam Switch 151 Flash To Pass 152 Interior Lights 152 Map Reading Lights 153 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 153 Intermittent Wiper System ...

Page 73: ...ge 166 Interior Observation Mirror 167 Power Sunroof Switch If Equipped 167 GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED 167 Programming HomeLinkT 168 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 171 Using HomeLinkT 171 Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkT Button 171 Security 171 Troubleshooting Tips 172 General Information 172 POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 172 Opening Sunroof Express 173 Sunroof Manual Mode 173 Closing Sunroof ...

Page 74: ...orage If Equipped 182 Second Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin 183 Second Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers If Equipped 183 In Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner 184 CARGO AREA FEATURES 184 Rechargeable Flashlight If Equipped 184 Cargo Management System 185 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 188 Rear Window Wiper Washer 188 Rear Window Defroster 190 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED 190 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 75: ...cles behind you can be reduced by moving the small con trol under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for head light glare from vehicles behind you This feature will be defaulted on and only be disabled when the vehicle...

Page 76: ...er side con vex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver s door trim panel Models Without Express Window Feature Press the mirr...

Page 77: ... is greater than 5 mph 8 km h will disable the folding feature If the mirrors are in the folded position and vehicle speed is equal or greater than 5 mph 8 km h they will automatically unfold Manual Folding Mirrors If Equipped Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to resist dam age The hinge has three detent positions forward re...

Page 78: ...with your mobile phone Uconnect Phone supports the following features Voice Activated features Hands Free dialing via Voice Call John Smiths Mobile or Dial 248 555 1212 Redialing last dialed numbers Re dial Calling Back the last incoming call number Call Back View Call logs on screen Show incom ing calls Show Outgoing calls Show missed Calls Show Recent Calls Searching Contacts phone number Search...

Page 79: ...rossbrand uconnect chrysler interface html www chrysler com crossbrand uconnect dodge interface html www chrysler com crossbrand uconnect jeep interface html If your mobile phone supports a different profile e g Headset Profile you may not be able to use any Uconnect Phone features Refer to your mobile service pro vider or the phone manufacturer for de tails Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer c...

Page 80: ... incoming outgo ing calls view phonebook etc When you press the button 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 Uconnect Phone is fully integrated with the vehicle s audio system The vol ume of the Uco...

Page 81: ...connect Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speak ing to someone sitting a few feet meters away from you Natural Speech Your Uconnect Phone Voice system uses a Natural Language Voice Recogni tion VR engine Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in phrases or complete sen tences The system filters out certain non word utterances and sounds such as ah and e...

Page 82: ...er to Barge In Overrid ing Prompts for further information Pair Link Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect Phone you must pair your compatible BluetoothT enabled mobile phone To complete the pairing process you will need to reference your mobile phone Owner s Manual The Uconnect website may also provide detailed instructions for pairing NOTE You must have BluetoothT enabled...

Page 83: ...priority You can also use the following VR com mands to bring up the Paired Phones screen from any screen on the radio Show Paired Phones or Connect My Phone Pair A BluetoothT Streaming Audio Device Touch the Player hard key to begin Press the Source soft key Change the Source to BluetoothT Touch the Add Device soft key Search for available devices on your BluetoothT enabled audio device When prom...

Page 84: ...ngs hard key Touch the Phone soft key Touch to select the device Touch the Disconnect Device soft key Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen Deleting A Device Touch the Settings hard key Touch the Phone soft key Touch to select the device Touch the Delete Device soft key Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen Making A Phone A Favorite Touch the Settings hard key Touch the Phone sof...

Page 85: ... is available for use Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect Phone These can only be edited on the mobile phone The changes are trans ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection Emergency And Towing Assistance The 911 Help numbers can only be al tered These can not be delet...

Page 86: ...except Redial can be done with 1 call or less active Dial By Saying A Number Press the button to begin After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Dial 248 555 1212 The Uconnect Phone will dial 248 555 1212 Call By Saying A Name Press the button to begin After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Call John Doe Mo bile The Uconnect Phone will dial the number associated with Joh...

Page 87: ...ow my incoming calls from any screen and the Incoming calls will be displayed NOTE Incoming can also be replaced with Outgoing Recent or Missed Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call No Call Currently In Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone the Uconnect Phone will inter rupt the vehicle audio system if on and will display a pop up on screen showing Answer or Ignore Press the Answer sof...

Page 88: ...ls in this section To combine two calls refer to Conference Call in this section Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at a time Also you can press the Swap soft key on the Phone main screen Call Termina...

Page 89: ...you may reach the emergency number as fol lows Press the button to begin After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Emergency and the Uconnect Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emer gency number This feature is sup ported in the U S Canada and Mexico NOTE The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada a...

Page 90: ...uch as a paging service or automated customer service line Some services require immediate response se lection In some instances that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect Phone When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad you can utilize the touch screen or press the but ton and say the word Send then th...

Page 91: ...immediately For ex ample if a prompt is asking 9There are 2 numbers with the name John Say the full name9 you could press the button and say 9John Smith9 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 Brief and Detailed Voice Response Length Touch the More hard key then touch the Settings soft key Touch ...

Page 92: ...other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the Uconnect Phone sim ply touch the Mute button on the Phone main screen Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be transferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone without terminating the call To transfer an ongo ing call from your Uconnect P...

Page 93: ...stem such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in your favorites phone book when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended Phonebook Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Local name recog nition 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 ...

Page 94: ...hicle system perfor mance may be compromised with the convertible top down BluetoothT Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF ON Your cellular phone is recommended to remain in BluetoothT ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either th...

Page 95: ...OBNAME cims CHRY OM French PAGE 95 SESS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 046654F4 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og Voice Tree art 030536629 tif TRANSLATE UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ...

Page 96: ...ce activated hands free in vehicle communications system Uconnect Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone Uconnect Phone supports the following features Voice Activated Features Hands Free dialing via Voice Call John Smiths Mobile or Dial 248 555 1212 Hands Free text to speech listening of your incoming SMS messages Hands Free text messaging Send a message to John Smiths Mob...

Page 97: ...the Uconnect Phone For Uconnect customer support call For Chrysler vehicles call 1 800 247 9753 For Dodge vehicles call 1 800 423 6343 For Jeep vehicles call 1 877 426 5337 For Ram Truck vehicles call 1 866 726 4636 For a list of compatible phones see the Uconnect websites www chrysler com crossbrand uconnect chrysler interface html www chrysler com crossbrand uconnect dodge interface html www chr...

Page 98: ... calls show recent incoming outgo ing calls view phonebook etc When you press the button 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 Commands for the Uconnect Voice...

Page 99: ...ith or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands Search Contact and when asked John Smith Please remember the Uconnect Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speak ing to someone sitting a few feet meters away from you Natural Speech Your Uconnect Phone Voice system uses a Natural Language Voice Recogni tion VR engine Natural speech allows the us...

Page 100: ... menu You can also press the or but tons when the system is listening for a command and be returned to the main or previous menu NOTE Pressing the or buttons while the system is playing is known as Barging In refer to Barge In Overrid ing Prompts for further information Pair Link Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect Phone you must pair your compatible BluetoothT enabled mo...

Page 101: ...connect Touch screen See step 4 to complete the process 4 Uconnect Phone will display an in pro cess screen while the system is connect ing 5 When the pairing process has suc cessfully 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 precedence over other paired phones within range...

Page 102: ...te the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was paired The latest phone paired will have the higher priority You can also use the following VR com mands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio Show Paired Phones or Connect My Phone Pair A BluetoothT Streaming Audio Device Touch the Player soft key to begin Change the Source to BluetoothT Touch the Bluetoot...

Page 103: ...m mand to bring up a list of paired audio devices Show Paired Audio Devices Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Device Uconnect Phone will automatically con nect to the highest priority paired phone and BluetoothT audio device within range If you would need to choose a particular phone or device follow the steps Touch the Phone soft key Touch the Settings soft key Touch to select the partic...

Page 104: ...ted by your phone Uconnect Phone automati cally downloads names text names and number entries from the mobile phone s phonebook Specific BluetoothT Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may sup port this feature See Uconnect website for supported phones To call a name from a downloaded mobile phonebook follow the proce dure in Call by Saying a Name sec tion Automatic download and update if support...

Page 105: ...the appropriate num ber Touch the next to the selected number to display the options pop up In the pop up select Add to Favorites NOTE If the Favorites list is full you will be asked to remove an existing favorite 3 From the Phone main screen select phonebook From the phonebook screen select favorites and then select the Options Select an empty entry and touch the on that selected entry When the O...

Page 106: ...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 Touch the next to appropriate Favorite that is to be altered The Options pop will appear and you can choose between Editing the num ber or resetting the number to default Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if t...

Page 107: ... call or less active Dial By Saying A Number Press the button to begin After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Dial 248 555 1212 The Uconnect Phone will dial the number 248 555 1212 Call By Saying A Name Press the button to begin After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Call John Doe Mo bile The Uconnect Phone will dial the number associated with John Doe or if there are...

Page 108: ...coming Calls Outgoing Calls Missed Calls All Calls These can be accessed by touching the recent calls soft key on the Phone main screen You can also press the button and say Show my incoming calls from any screen and the Incoming calls will be displayed NOTE Incoming can also be replaced with Outgoing Recent or Missed Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call No Call Currently In Progress When you receive...

Page 109: ...l be on hold while the second call is in progress Or you can place a call on hold by touching the Hold soft key on the Phone main screen then dial a number from the dial pad recent calls SMS Inbox or from the phonebooks To go back to the first call refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section To combine two calls refer to Conference Call in this section Place Retrieve A Call From Hold During an...

Page 110: ...hicle audio system until the phone be comes out of range for the BluetoothT connection It is recommended to press the transfer soft key when leaving the ve hicle 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 opera...

Page 111: ...The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for the U S 1 877 213 4525 for Canada 55 14 3454 for Mexico City and 1 800 712 3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico Please refer to the Chrysler Group LLC 24 Hour Towing Assistance coverage details in the Warranty Information Booklet and on the 24 Hour Towing Assistance Card Voice Mail Calli...

Page 112: ...ample Send Voicemail password The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send The Uconnect Phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry as tones over the phone NOTE The first number encountered for that contact will be sent All other numbers entered for that contact will be ignored You may no...

Page 113: ... use the Uconnect Phone while dialing via the mobile phone keypad the user must ex ercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired BluetoothT mobile phone the audio will be played through your vehicle s audio system The Uconnect Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using voice command NOTE Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial...

Page 114: ...mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between the overhead con sole if equipped and the mirror Always wait for the beep before speak ing Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet meters away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice command pe riod Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medi...

Page 115: ...road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions 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 au dio volume In a convertible vehicle system perfor mance may be compromised with the convertible top down...

Page 116: ...e Once a message is 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 mes sage 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 art ctp 35983 tif NO TRANS art ct...

Page 117: ...e 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 After the system confirms that you want to send your message to John Smith your message will 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 ...

Page 118: ...n found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF ON Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in BluetoothT 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 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

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Page 122: ...tem allows you to control your AM FM radio sat ellite radio disc player SD Card USB iPod and Sirius Travel Link NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Inter face System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used o...

Page 123: ...ed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not rec ognize one of your commands you will be prompted to repeat it To hear available commands press the Uconnect Voice Command but ton and say Help You will hear available commands for the screen displayed Natural Speech Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in phrases or complete sen tences The syst...

Page 124: ... Command button 2 Say a command e g Help 3 Use the ON OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking Please note the volume setting for 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 ...

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Page 132: ...r Use this switch to move the seat up down for ward rearward or to tilt the seat Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward Push the seat switch for ward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down ...

Page 133: ...us injury or death CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may be come limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path Power Lumbar If Equipped The Power Lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support Push t...

Page 134: ...me to shut the heating elements OFF NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes When the HI level setting is selected the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation Then the heat output will drop to the normal HI level If the HI level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to LO level after a maximum o...

Page 135: ...te start the driver s heated 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 informa tion Manual Front Seat Adjustments For models equipped with manual seats the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cush ion near th...

Page 136: ... lean back to the desired position and release the lever To return the seatback to its normal upright position lean forward and lift the lever Release the lever once the seatback is in the upright position WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sud den movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be adjusted prop erly and you could be ...

Page 137: ... folded flat it is an extension of the load floor surface allow ing long cargo to fit from the rear hatch up to the instrument panel The fold flat seat back also has a hardback surface that you can use as a work surface when the seat is folded flat and the vehicle is not in motion Pull upward on the recline lever to fold or unfold the seat WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is da...

Page 138: ...i fied by any markings only through visual inspection of the head restraint The head restraint will be split in two halves with the front half being soft foam and trim the back half being decorative plastic When AHRs deploy during a rear impact the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to hel...

Page 139: ...nt of an Active Head Restraint refer to Occupant Restraints Supplemental Active Head Restraints AHR Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 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...

Page 140: ...on the head restraint NOTE The head restraints should only be re moved by qualified technicians for ser vice purposes only If any of the head restraints require removal see your au thorized dealer For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle WARNING Driving a vehicle with the head re straints removed or improperly ad justed c...

Page 141: ...the front seat back is not in a reclined position This will allow the second row seat to fold easily WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people rid ing in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure ever...

Page 142: ...se the seatback and lock it in place WARNING Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position Otherwise the seat will not provide the proper sta bility for child seats and or passen gers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury Forward And Rearward Adjustment The control lever is on the outboard side of the seat Lift the lever to move the seat forward or rearward Release ...

Page 143: ...r To return the seatback to its normal upright position lean back lift the lever lean forward and then release the lever once the seatback is in the upright position WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sud den movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be adjusted prop erly and you could be injured Ad just the seat only while the ...

Page 144: ...securely into position Otherwise the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury Stadium Tip n Slide Easy Entry Exit Seat Seven Passenger Models This feature allows passengers to easily enter or exit the third row passenger seats from either side of the vehicle To Move The Second Row Passenger Seat Forward NOTE ...

Page 145: ...earward 1 Move the seatback rearward until it locks in place and then continue sliding the seat rearward on its tracks until it locks in place 2 Push the seat cushion downward to lock it in place 3 Adjust the seat track position as de sired Using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched WARNING Be certain that the seatback and seat are loc...

Page 146: ... the latch release loop located at the top of the seatback upward push the seatback forward slightly and release the release loop Then continue to push the seatback forward The head restraints will fold automatically as the seatback moves forward To Unfold The Seatback Grasp the assist strap loop on the seat back and pull it toward you to raise the seatback Continue to raise the seatback until it ...

Page 147: ...al in jury to the passenger in the event of a collision Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat with the second row seatback s folded flat In a colli sion the passenger could slide underneath the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood 1 Pull the hood release lever located un der the left side of the in...

Page 148: ... Do not slam the hood to close it Use a firm downward push at the center front edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to fol lo...

Page 149: ... 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 turn the ignition switch OFF To turn the automatic system off move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position NOTE The engine must be running be fore the headlights will come on in the automatic mode Headlights On With Wipers Available Wit...

Page 150: ...able using the Uconnect Touch System refer to Uconnect Touch Set tings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped The Daytime Running Lights will turn ON the first time the vehicle is shifted out of PARK and remain ON unless the parking brake is applied Upon returning to the PARK position the DRLs will turn ...

Page 151: ...teering column Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instru ment cluster flash to show proper opera tion of the front and rear turn signal lights NOTE If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that ...

Page 152: ...restore interior light operation either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch Dimmer Controls The dimmer controls are part of the head light switch and are located on the left side of the instrument panel Rotating the left dimmer control upward with the parking lights or headlights on will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights Rotating the right dimmer control upwa...

Page 153: ...lumn The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch located at the end of the lever For information on using the rear window wiper washer refer to Rear Window Fea tures in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable Rotate the end of the w...

Page 154: ...tings for high speed wiper operation NOTE The wipers will automatically re turn to the park position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while they are operat ing The wipers will resume operation when you turn the ignition switch back to the ON position CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers OFF when driving through an auto matic car wash Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control...

Page 155: ...ndshield could lead to a collision You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden ic ing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before and during wind shield washer use Mist Feature Push the washer knob located on the end of the multifunction lever inward to the first detent to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the windshield of ro...

Page 156: ...ward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position pull the control handle upward until fully engaged WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving 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 vehicle Failure to...

Page 157: ...onic Speed Control system on when not in use is danger ous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the 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 re lease Release the accelerator a...

Page 158: ...tton when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 2 km h To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would nor mally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Electronic Speed Cont...

Page 159: ...imately 10 mph 16 km h ParkSenseT Sensors The four ParkSenseT sensors located in the rear fascia bumper monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sen sors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 79 in 200 cm from the rear fascia bumper in the horizontal direction depending on the location type and ori entation of the obstacle ParkSenseT Warn...

Page 160: ...lf 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 Rear Park Assist Display Rear Park Assist OFF Slow Tone Fast Tone Continuous Tone art 032835530 tif NO TRANS art 032835529 tif NO TRANS art 032835531 tif NO TRANS art 032835532 tif NO TRANS art 032835533 tif NO TRANS UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURE...

Page 161: ...low Flashing 1 Slow Flashing Enabling And Disabling ParkSenseT ParkSenseT can be enabled and disabled using the Uconnect Touch System The available choices are Off Sound Only or Sound and Display Refer to Uconnect Touch Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information When the ParkSenseT soft key is pressed to disable the system the EVIC will display the PARK ASSIST OFF mess...

Page 162: ...SenseT will not operate If CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS ap pears in the EVIC and the rear fascia bumper is clean and clear of snow ice mud dirt or other obstruction see your authorized dealer If SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM ap pears in the EVIC see your authorized dealer Cleaning The ParkSenseT System Clean the ParkSenseT sensors with water car wash soap and a soft cloth Do not use rough or hard cloths...

Page 163: ...e SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message to be displayed in the EVIC CAUTION ParkSenseT is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small ob stacles Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not de tected at all Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSenseT...

Page 164: ...pped with the ParkViewT Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into RE VERSE The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to check entire surround ings across the top of the screen After five seconds this note will disappear The ParkViewT camera is located on th...

Page 165: ...to do so can result in serious injury or death CAUTION To avoid vehicle damage Park ViewT should only be used as a parking aid The ParkViewT cam era is unable to view every ob stacle or object in your drive path To avoid vehicle damage the ve hicle must be driven slowly when using ParkViewT to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recommended that the driver look frequently over h...

Page 166: ...pped with Remote Keyless Entry RKE the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed The courtesy lights also function as reading lights Press in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle Press the lens a second time to turn each light off You may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the outside ring which is identified with four ...

Page 167: ... door will latch in position to use the interior observation mirror Power Sunroof Switch If Equipped Refer to Power Sunroof in Understand ing the Features of Your Vehicle for further information GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLinkT replaces up to three remote controls handheld transmitters that oper ate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The H...

Page 168: ...2 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assistance Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a dangerous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Ex haust gas can cause serious injury or death Programming HomeLinkT Before You Begin If you have not tr...

Page 169: ...h for the HomeLinkT indicator to change flash rates When it changes it is programmed It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases The garage door may open and close while you train NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Program ming section After training a HomeLinkT channel if the garage door d...

Page 170: ... which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed 2 Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLinkT button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training If you have any problems or require as si...

Page 171: ...sfully accepted the frequency signal The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained If you unplugged the device for training plug it back in at this time Then proceed with Step 4 under Pro gramming HomeLinkT earlier in this sec tion Using HomeLinkT To operate press and release the pro grammed HomeLinkT button Activation will now occur for the trained device i e garage do...

Page 172: ...re as sistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or as sistance General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Opera tion is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interfer ence that may be received including inter f...

Page 173: ...ke sure all passengers are also properly secured Do not allow small children to op erate the sunroof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may re sult 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 au...

Page 174: ...n the path of the sunroof is detected the sun roof will automatically retract Remove the obstruction if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents closing press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs This allows the sunroof to move towards the closed position NOTE Pinch ...

Page 175: ...ont door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power sunroof switch will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front door will cancel this feature NOTE The delay time if programmable using the Uconnect Touch system Re fer to Uconnect Touch System in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor...

Page 176: ...ailable when the ignition switch is in the LOCK ON or ACC position A fourth fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left quarter trim panel in the cargo area This power outlet has power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position NOTE To ensure proper operation a MOPART knob and element must be used Center Console Power Outlet Rear Power Outlet Rear Power Outlet art 034636...

Page 177: ...le The combined us age must not exceed 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be in serted into any 12 Volt outlet Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and fail ure Power Outlet Fuses 1 F103 20 A Y...

Page 178: ...lugged in the ve hicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alterna tor to recharge the vehicle s bat tery Power outlets are designed for ac cessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or acces sory bracket from the plug POWER INVERTER IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115 Volt AC 150 Watt maximum power outlet located on the back of the center console This...

Page 179: ...ert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and fail ure Power Inverter Operation The power inverter is turned on and off using the Uconnect Touch System Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect Touch 4 3 To turn the power inverter on or off perform the following 1 Press the More hard key located ...

Page 180: ...cles equipped with third row seat ing there are additional cupholders lo cated in the trim panels In addition to cupholders vehicles may also be equipped with bottle holders The bottle holders are located on the door trim panels WARNING If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder they can spill when the door is closed burning the occupants Be careful when closing the doors to avoid...

Page 181: ...ge compartment Floor Console Storage An open storage area or cubby bin is located in the floor console Center Console Storage There is a storage compartment located under the center console armrest Pull upward on the release handle lo cated on the front of the lid to open the storage compartment Glove Box Storage Compartment Floor Console Cubby Bin Center Console art 035236181 tif NO TRANS art 035...

Page 182: ...elec tronic devices should be stowed while driving Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distraction resulting in death or injury Flip n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage If Equipped The seat latch release loop is located in the center of the seat cushion between the seat cushion and the seatback Pull the loop upward to release the latch and then forward to open the seat ...

Page 183: ...de the proper stability for passengers An improperly latched seat cushion could cause se rious injury Second Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin This is a temporary storage bin designed for use when the seatback armrest is down Be sure to remove all items from this bin before raising the seatback armrest Second Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers If Equipped A map storage pocket and grocery ...

Page 184: ...s for easy filling emptying and cleaning To access the bin position the floor mat aside if equipped Pull the door latch release loop upward to release the latch and then forward to open the bin door The liner can be removed for easy clean ing by lifting on the notches as shown CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight If Equipped The rechargeable LED flashlight stores in its charging station in ...

Page 185: ...torage bin A tri fold door built into the load floor that allows easy access to items in the built in storage bin 60 40 split second row passenger seats with fold flat feature which allows for extended cargo space Refer to Seats in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information An optional front passenger seat with fold flat feature which extends cargo space even further Refer ...

Page 186: ...ld flat feature which extends cargo space even further Refer to Seats in Understanding The Features of Your Vehicle for further information Cargo tie downs Cargo Tie Downs WARNING Cargo tie downs are not safe an chors for a child seat tether strap In a sudden stop or collision a tie down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use only the anchors pro...

Page 187: ...ng purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts Retractable Cargo Area Cover If Equipped Five Passenger Models NOTE The purpose of this cover is for privacy not to secure loads It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect pas sengers from loose cargo The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the cargo area behind the top of the rear seats The cover w...

Page 188: ... notches and release the handle WARNING A cargo cover that is unsecured in the vehicle could cause injury in a collision It could become airborne during a sudden stop and strike someone inside the vehicle Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart ment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mount ing Do not store it in the vehicle REAR WINDOW FEATURE...

Page 189: ...k position When the vehicle is restarted the wiper will resume function at whichever position the switch is set at CAUTION Turn the rear wiper off when driv ing through an automatic car wash Damage to the rear wiper may result if the rear wiper switch is left in the on position In cold weather always turn off the rear wiper switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the park position before turn...

Page 190: ...he engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating ele ments 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 not use scrapers sharp in...

Page 191: ...oad capacity of 150 lbs 68 kg Always distrib ute loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately Long loads which extend over the windshield such as wood panels or surfboards or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the ve hicle Place a blanket or other protection between the surface of the roof and the load Travel at reduced speeds and turn co...

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Page 193: ...uired 209 Fuel Economy 210 Vehicle Speed 211 Trip Info 211 Units 212 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 212 Uconnect TOUCH SETTINGS 212 Hard Keys 212 Soft Keys 213 Uconnect Touch 4 3 Settings Customer Programmable Features 213 Uconnect Touch System 8 4 Settings Customer Programmable Features 223 VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM VES IF EQUIPPED 234 iPodT USB MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 235 STEERING W...

Page 194: ...chrysler owners jcd og General Overview 237 Climate Control Functions 242 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 243 Rear Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 244 Rear Blower Control 246 Rear Temperature Control 246 Rear Mode Control 247 Operating Tips 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 194 ...

Page 195: ...e Window Demist Outlet 6 Switch Bank 11 Engine Start Stop Button 2 Air Outlet 7 Uconnect Touch Hard Controls 12 Hood Release Lever 3 Instrument Cluster 8 SD Memory Card Slot 13 Dimmer Controls 4 Uconnect Touch System 9 Power Outlet 14 Headlight Switch 5 Glove Compartment 10 CD DVD Slot art 040136140 tif NO TRANS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 ...

Page 196: ...BNAME cims CHRY OM French PAGE 196 SESS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 106E1232 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og INSTRUMENT CLUSTER art 040436362 tif NO TRANS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 196 ...

Page 197: ...n Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diag nostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON RUN position before engine start If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON RUN have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality ...

Page 198: ...kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and cor rected NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously...

Page 199: ...idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odom eter must be reset at zero Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster For further...

Page 200: ...has not reached the level to trigger illumi nation of the TPMS low tire pressure tell tale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is com bined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remai...

Page 201: ...hings To Know Before Start ing Your Vehicle for further information 12 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoir If the light remains on wh...

Page 202: ...rake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immediate repair to the ABS system is required Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the park...

Page 203: ... The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle 16 Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN position 17 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming and then will flash slowly ...

Page 204: ...s could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealership for service if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look un der the hood yourself see Maintain ing Your Vehicle Follow the warn ings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC features a driver interactiv...

Page 205: ...T Button Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus sub menus or to select a personal setting in the setup menu Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset features BACK Button Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following m...

Page 206: ...ressure Service Tire Pressure ECO Fuel Saver Indicator if equipped Channel Transmit Channel Training Channel Trained Clearing Channels Channels Cleared Did Not Train Check Gascap refer to Adding Fuel in Starting And Operating Oil Change Required with a single chime EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution telltales These telltales include Shift Lever Status The s...

Page 207: ...off the message If the problem continues the message will ap pear the next time the vehicle is started A loose improperly installed or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Mal function Indicator Light MIL Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator This light will turn on to indicate the windshield washer fluid is low EVIC Red Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable red telltales Thes...

Page 208: ...ting have the system checked by an autho rized dealer If a problem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be driv able However see an authorized dealer for servi...

Page 209: ...smission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to boil over come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Oil Change Required message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds...

Page 210: ...P DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions The Trip Functions mode displays the fol lowing information Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset When the fuel economy is reset the display will read RESET or show dashes for two seconds Then the history information will be erased and the averaging will continue from the ...

Page 211: ...display Vehicle Speed Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle Speed displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button Press the SELECT button to display the current speed in mph or km h Pressing the SELECT button a second time will toggle the unit of measure between mph or km h NOTE Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle Speed menu will not change the unit of measure ...

Page 212: ...lighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Vehicle Info Customer Information Features Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle Info displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the available information displays then press SELECT to display any...

Page 213: ...cted at a time Press the 9Settings9 hard key to access the Settings screen use the Page Up Down soft keys to scroll through the fol lowing settings Touch the desired setting soft key to change the setting using the description shown on the following pages for each setting Display Brightness Press the Brightness soft key to change this display When in this display you may select display brightness ...

Page 214: ...quipped changed between US and Metric units of measure Press US or Metric followed by pressing the arrow back soft key Then as you continue the information will display in the selected units of measure Voice Response Press the Voice Response soft key to change this display When in this display you may change the Voice Response Length settings To change the Voice Re sponse Length press and release ...

Page 215: ...nce Front Collision Warning Press the Front Collision Warning soft key to change this display The Front Collision Warning FCW feature can be can be set to Far set to Near or turned Off The default status of FCW is the Far setting This means the system will 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 To change the...

Page 216: ...pot Alert feature can be acti vated in Lights mode when this mode is selected the Blind Spot Monitor BSM system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors When Lights Chime mode is activated the Blind Spot Monitor BSM will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on When Off is selected the Blind Spot Monitor BSM syst...

Page 217: ...0 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter To change the Illuminated Ap proach status press the 0 30 60 or 90 soft key followed by pressing the arrow back soft key Headlights with Wipers Press the Headlights with Wipers soft key to change this display When this feature is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seco...

Page 218: ...he Flash Headlights with Lock soft key select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft key Doors Locks Auto Unlock on Exit Press the Auto Unlock on Exit soft key to change this display When this feature is selected all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened To make your selection press the Auto...

Page 219: ... EVIC is programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st Press all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed only the driver s door will unlock when the driver s door is grasped With Passive Entry if Driver Door 1st Press is programmed touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver s door opening If driver door firs...

Page 220: ...ce driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle To make your selec tion press the Easy Exit Seats soft key select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft key NOTE The seat will return to the memo rized seat location if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the door Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Under standing The Features ...

Page 221: ...the top of the instrument panel such as iPod s Mobile Phones Laptops and Radar Detectors This is where the com pass module is located and it can cause interference with the compass sensor and it may give false readings Calibration Press the Calibration key to change this setting This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass When the vehicle is new the com...

Page 222: ...eed Adjusted Volume press the Off 1 2 or 3 soft key followed by pressing the arrow back soft key Surround Sound Press the Surround Sound soft key to change this display Provides simulated surround sound mode To make your se lection press the Surround Sound soft key select ON or OFF followed by press ing the arrow back soft key Phone Bluetooth Paired Devices This feature shows which phones are pair...

Page 223: ... Clock Safety 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 pre ferred setting until a check mark appears next to the setting showing tha...

Page 224: ... Press the Set Language soft key and then press the desired language sof key until a check mark appears next to the language show ing that setting has been selected Press the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Units When in this display you may select to have the EVIC odometer and navigation system if equipped changed between US and Metric units of measure Press US or Metric until ...

Page 225: ... automati cally have the radio set the time To change the Sync Time setting press the Sync with GPS Time soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Press the back arrow soft key to return to the previ ous menu Set Time Hours When in this display you may adjust the hours The Sync with GPS Time soft key must be unchecked To make your selec tion pre...

Page 226: ...ce To change FCW status press and release the Off Near or Far button followed by pressing the arrow back soft key For further information refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Park Assist The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the trans mission shift lever is in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph 18 km h...

Page 227: ... in the BSM not operating to specifi cation Parkview Backup Camera Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkViewT Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into RE VERSE The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to check entire surround ings across the top of t...

Page 228: ... back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Headlights with Wipers When this feature is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature To make your selection press the Headlights with Wipers so...

Page 229: ...lock feature selected To make your selection press the Flash Headlights with Lock soft key until a check mark appears next to set ting showing that setting has been se lected Press the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Doors Locks After pressing the Doors Locks soft key the following settings will be available Auto Unlock on Exit When this feature is selected all doors will unlock...

Page 230: ...button NOTE If the vehicle is programmed Un lock All Doors 1st Press all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed only the driver s door will unlock when the driver s door is grasped With Passive Entry if Driver Door 1st Press is pro grammed touching the handle more than once will only result in the driver s door opening...

Page 231: ...h Vehicle Start When this feature is selected the driver s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when tempera tures are below 40 F 4 4 C When temperatures are above 80 F 26 7 C the driver vented seat will turn on To make your selection press the Auto Heated Seats soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Press the back arr...

Page 232: ... differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differ ences and provide the most accurate compass heading For the most accurate compass performance the compass must be set using the following steps NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as iPod...

Page 233: ...volume relative to vehicle speed To change the Speed Adjusted Volume press the Off 1 2 or 3 soft key followed by pressing the arrow back soft key Music Info Cleanup This feature helps organize music files for optimized music navigation To make your selection press the Music Info Cleanup soft key select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft key Phone Bluetooth After pressing the Phone ...

Page 234: ...t the provider online NOTE SIRIUS Travel Link is a separate subscription VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM VES IF EQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System VES includes the following compo nents for rear seat entertainment A diagonal 9 in 22 cm Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen integrated into the center overhead console The screen features brightness control for optimum daytime and nighttime view...

Page 235: ... MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED This feature allows an iPodT or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port iPodT control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPodT and iPhoneT devices Some iPodT software versions may not fully support the iPodT control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates For further information refer to the Uconnect Touch User s Manual STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTR...

Page 236: ...e switch once to listen to the next track Press the bottom of the switch once either to listen to the beginning of the current track or to listen to the begin ning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track be gins to play Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the second track three times to listen to the third track and so forth Press the button located in t...

Page 237: ...your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the reposition ing 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 General Overview The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather This system can be operated through either the A...

Page 238: ...elease to change the current Air Conditioning A C setting the indica tor illuminates when A C is ON If equipped with ATC performing this func tion will cause the automatic operation to Automatic Temperature Controls Hard keys Uconnect Touch System 4 3 Manual Temperature Controls Soft keys Uconnect Touch System 8 4 Automatic Temperature Controls Soft keys art 045636204 tif NO TRANS art 044435865 ti...

Page 239: ...rectly select the speed setting by pressing the blower bar area around the blower icon The blower speed increases as you press the UP arrow or move clock wise on the setting scale and decreases when press the DOWN arrow or move counter clockwise on the setting scale Soft key Uconnect Touch System 8 4 Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the b...

Page 240: ... control Push the button for warmer temperature settings 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 button for cooler temperature settings NOTE Pressing this button while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync 8 Climate Control OFF Button Press and rele...

Page 241: ...to regulate airflow direction There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets Bi Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets NOTE BI LEVEL mode is designed un der comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the...

Page 242: ... manually activate or deac tivate the air conditioning system When the air conditioning system is turned on cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the cabin For improved fuel economy press the A C button to turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust the blower and airflow mode settings NOTE For Manual Climate Controls if the sys tem is in Mix or Defrost Mode the A C can be...

Page 243: ... like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger temperature hard or soft control buttons 6 7 10 11 Once the desired temperature is dis played the system will achieve and auto matically maintain that comfort level 3 When the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system ...

Page 244: ... Recirculation control can also be manually selected in Manual operation Rear Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear right side of the 3rd Row seats and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position The system provides heated air through the floor outlets or cool dehumidified air through the headliner outlets The rear system te...

Page 245: ...ned off The rear ATC is located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle Press the Rear Temperature Lock but ton on the Uconnect Touch screen This turns off the Rear Temperature Lock icon in the rear temperature knob Rear Climate Controls 8 4 Screen 1 Rear Auto Soft key 6 Blower Up Soft key 2 Rear Lock Soft key 7 Mode Soft key 3 Front Climate Soft key 8 Blower Down Soft key 4 Temperature Up...

Page 246: ...system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible Rear Blower Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off or any fixed blower speed by rotating the knob from low to high This allows the rear seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle CAUTION Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temp...

Page 247: ...tions the BI LEVEL mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the headliner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets 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 qu...

Page 248: ... windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of ob structions such as leaves Leaves col lected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains...

Page 249: ...h PAGE 249 SESS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 0669A4AB chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions art 045636890 tif TRANSLATE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 ...

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Page 251: ... System 258 Four Speed or Six Speed Automatic Transmission 259 Gear Ranges 259 AUTOSTICKT IF EQUIPPED 262 Operation 262 General Information 262 ALL WHEEL DRIVE AWD IF EQUIPPED 263 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 263 Acceleration 263 Traction 264 DRIVING THROUGH WATER 264 Flowing Rising Water 264 Shallow Standing Water 265 POWER STEERING 266 Power Steering Fluid Check 267 PARKING BRAKE 267 BRAKE SYSTE...

Page 252: ...e If Equipped 289 Tire Spinning 290 Tread Wear Indicators 290 Life Of Tire 291 Replacement Tires 291 TIRE CHAINS 292 SNOW TIRES 293 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 294 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS 294 Base System 296 Premium System If Equipped 298 General Information 301 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 301 Reformulated Gasoline 302 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 302 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 303 MMT In...

Page 253: ...309 Vehicle Certification Label 309 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 310 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 310 Overloading 310 Loading 311 TRAILER TOWING 311 Common Towing Definitions 311 Trailer Hitch Classification 314 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 315 Trailer And Tongue Weight 317 Towing Requirements 318 Towing Tips 322 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 323 STARTING A...

Page 254: ...sion The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear CAUTION Damage to the transmission may oc cur if the following precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the ve hicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engi...

Page 255: ... ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph 8 km h before the engine will shut off The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC position until the shift lever is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF posi tion If the shift lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE START STOP button is pressed once the EVIC if equipped will display a Ve...

Page 256: ...ic engine block heater available from your authorized dealer is recom mended If Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mi...

Page 257: ...ed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the en gine 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 bundled under the hood between the headlight assembly and the Totally...

Page 258: ...verse You could lose con trol of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exit ing a vehicle you should always shift the vehic...

Page 259: ...K This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never at tempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range When parking on a flat surface place the shift lever in the PARK position first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking brake bef...

Page 260: ...nto REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL This range is used when vehicle is stand ing for prolonged periods with engine run ning Engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake and shift the trans mission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices tha...

Page 261: ...transmission is monitored electroni cally for abnormal conditions If a condi tion is detected that could cause damage the transmission automatically shifts into second gear third gear for six speed au tomatic The transmission remains in sec ond gear third gear for six speed auto matic despite the forward gear selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will con tinue to operate This Reset feature allows the...

Page 262: ...toStickT mode the transmis sion will only shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the right or left AutoStickT is deactivated when the shift lever is moved out of the AutoStickT position General Information You can launch the vehicle from a stop in any gear except top gear The system will ignore attempts to upshift into top gear at too low of a vehicle speed If a ratio other than...

Page 263: ...ion power is shifted automatically to the rear wheels The greater the front wheel traction loss the greater the power transfer to the rear wheels Additionally on dry pavement under heavy throttle input where one may have no wheel spin torque will be sent to the rear in a pre emptive effort to improve vehicle launch and performance charac teristics CAUTION All wheels must have the same size and typ...

Page 264: ...g rainstorms or when the roads are slushy 2 Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace the tires when tread wear in dicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters dee...

Page 265: ...standing wa ter This will minimize wave ef fects Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehi cle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid ap pears contaminated as...

Page 266: ...he system will provide mechani cal steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these conditions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low ve hicle speeds and during parking maneu vers NOTE Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are...

Page 267: ...ents 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 level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled...

Page 268: ...nd away from the curb on an uphill grade For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission apply the parking brake before placing the shift le ver in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission 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 s...

Page 269: ...ome loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop the vehicle In addition if the malfunction is caused by a leak in the hydraulic system the Brake Warning Light will turn on as the brake fluid level drops in the master cylinder In the event power assist is lost for any reason i e repeated bra...

Page 270: ...an it increase the trac tion afforded by prevailing road con ditions ABS cannot prevent colli sions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplan ing The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be ex ploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL ...

Page 271: ...ght drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equip ment This interference can cause possible loss of anti lock braking capability Installation of such equipment should be p...

Page 272: ...m should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS Light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON posi tion have the light repaired as soon as possible If both the Brake System Warning Light and the ABS Light remain on the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not functioning Immediate repair to the ABS system ...

Page 273: ...n across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in the Partial Off mode Refer to Electronic Stability Control ESC in this section for more information Electronic Roll Mitig...

Page 274: ... driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path the ESC applies the brake of the appropri ate wheel to assist in counteracting the condition of over steer or under steer Over steer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Under steer when the vehicle is turn ing les...

Page 275: ...dicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and cor rected The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light l...

Page 276: ... swaying trailer is recognized When TSC is functioning the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light will flash the engine power will be reduced and you will feel the brake being applied to individual wheels in an attempt to stop the trailer from swaying NOTE The TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the Partial Off mode WARNING TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying Always use caution whe...

Page 277: ... 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 preceding the size designa tion Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the let ter T molded into the sid...

Page 278: ...re based on European design standards LT Light Truck tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code 9R9 means radial construction 9D9 means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inc...

Page 279: ...tification blank Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum...

Page 280: ...y stan dards 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 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means...

Page 281: ...ss than 1 mile 1 6 km after sitting for a three hour period Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or KPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire infla tion pressure for this tire The max inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended t...

Page 282: ...cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Infor mation placard and in the Vehicle Load ing section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further information on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum lo...

Page 283: ...ombined weight of lug gage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely ex ceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated 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 deter mine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your ve hicle NOTE The followin...

Page 284: ...JOBNAME cims CHRY OM French PAGE 284 SESS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 06977F63 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og art 054900419 tif NO TRANS STARTING AND OPERATING 284 ...

Page 285: ...d in tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s abil ity to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Unequal tire pressures from o...

Page 286: ...ted CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always 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 plac ard are always cold tire inflation pres sure Cold tire inflation pressure is de fined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three...

Page 287: ...to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recom mended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a ve hicle loaded to the maximum capac ity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h R...

Page 288: ... use Do not install more than one non matching temporary use spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact full size or limited use tem porary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emer gency use only ...

Page 289: ...ent tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel This label contains the driving limi tations for this spare This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Ins...

Page 290: ...e tire damage or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for more than 30 sec onds continuously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced Th...

Page 291: ... gasoline Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manufacturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent to the origi nals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and L...

Page 292: ...ith 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 over loading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capa bility can result in sudden tire fail ure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with ti...

Page 293: ...fer ent from the speed recommended by the vehicle manufacturer Always use the lower suggested operat ing speed if the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer suggest different maximum speeds This notice applies to all chain traction devices including link and cable radial chains SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter All season tires satisfy this r...

Page 294: ...n all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet trac tion levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals The rea sons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per formed The suggested rotation method is the rearward cross shown in the following diagram T...

Page 295: ...tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold placard pressure Once the low tire pressure warning Tire Pressure Monitor ing Telltale Light illuminates you must increase the tire pressure to the recom mended cold placard pressure in order for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to turn off The system will automati cally update and the Tire Pressure Moni toring Telltale Light will turn o...

Page 296: ... NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or con dition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect...

Page 297: ...card pressure value Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update and the Tire Pres sure Monitoring Telltale Light and LOW TIRE message 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 When a system fault is detected the Tire Pressure Monitoring...

Page 298: ...you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire Pres sure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off 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 t...

Page 299: ...utomatically up date the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing and the Tire Pressure Moni toring Telltale Light will turn off The ve hicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this informa tion Service TPMS Warning When a system fault is detected the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and...

Page 300: ...ng received from the TPM sensors but they may not be located in the correct vehicle position The system still needs to be serviced as long as the 9SERVICE TPM SYSTEM9 message is dis played NOTE 1 The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor There fore the TPMS will not monitor the pres sure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact spare tire in place of a ro...

Page 301: ... Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the fol lowing conditions This device may not cause harmful in terference This device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States MRXC4W4MA4 Canada 2546A C4W4MA4 FUEL REQUIREMENT...

Page 302: ...ns and improve air quality The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gasoline Properly blended reformulated gasoline will provide excel lent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxygenates such as Ethanol Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasoline...

Page 303: ... MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gaso line to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance ad vantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions system perfor mance in some vehicles The manufac turer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your v...

Page 304: ...r engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service as sistance The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane en hancers is not recommended Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or addi tives is not th...

Page 305: ...bnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the liftgate closed when driv ing your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the ve hicle FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flex ible Fuel vehicles only These vehicles can be identified...

Page 306: ...rating of 87 or E 85 fuel or any mixture of these two For best results a refueling pattern that alter nates between E 85 and unleaded gaso line should be avoided When you do switch fuel types it is recom mended that you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1 4 full you do not add less than 5 gallons 19 Liters when refueling you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a...

Page 307: ... Use MOPART or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 6395 Starting The characteristics of E 85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient tempera tures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range of 0 F 18 C to 32 F 0 C you may expe rience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start and a deterioration in driveability sags and or hesitations until the engine is fully warmed up NOTE U...

Page 308: ...uel filler cap lay the cap tether in the hook located on the fuel filler door reinforcement CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and ...

Page 309: ...ll Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system deter mines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged the word gASCAP will display in the odom eter If this occurs tighten the fuel filler cap until a clicking sound is heard and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message If the problem persists the message will appear the next time the vehicle is...

Page 310: ...es 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 dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your ve...

Page 311: ...owing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related defini tions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating...

Page 312: ...eight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases it should not be less than 10 or more than 15 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Trailer Sway Control Electronic Refer to Electronic Brake Con...

Page 313: ... sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted weight distributin...

Page 314: ...selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Defini tions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Me dium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Trailer Hitch Classification Defini tions Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Max...

Page 315: ...er Wt Max Tongue Wt 2 4L Automatic 6 000 lbs 2 722 kg 22 sq ft 2 0 sq m 1 000 lbs 454 kg which includes up to 5 persons Luggage 100 lbs 45 kg 3 6L Automatic with out Trailer Tow Prep Package 7 300 lbs 3 311 kg 32 sq ft 3 0 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg which includes 1 to 2 persons Luggage 200 lbs 91 kg 7 300 lbs 3 311 kg 32 sq ft 3 0 sq m 1 500 lbs 680 kg which includes 3 to 4 persons Luggage 150 lbs 68 ...

Page 316: ...kg 40 sq ft 3 7 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 588 kg which includes 1 to 2 persons Luggage 350 lbs 159 kg 8 300 lbs 3 765 kg 40 sq ft 3 7 sq m 3 000 lbs 1 361 kg which includes 3 to 4 persons Luggage 300 lbs 136 kg 8 300 lbs 3 765 kg 40 sq ft 3 7 sq m 2 500 lbs 1 134 kg which includes 5 to 6 persons Luggage 250 lbs 113 kg Ex cept for AWD models 8 300 lbs 3 765 kg 40 sq ft 3 7 sq m 2 500 lbs 1 134 kg which incl...

Page 317: ...l Drive AWD models carrying 5 to 7 persons and luggage will exceed the rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR and therefore should not be attempted Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause th...

Page 318: ... the follow ing guidelines are recommended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier l...

Page 319: ...ke on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in PARK Always block or chock the trailer wheels GCWR must not be exceeded Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 GVWR 2 GTW 3 GAWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized This require ment may limit the ability to always achieve t...

Page 320: ...s could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 454 kg and required for trailers i...

Page 321: ...er regardless of the trailer size stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer harness and con nector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness The electrical connections are all com plete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a tra...

Page 322: ...f you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation then change the transmission fluid and automatic transmission filter according to the interval specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals NOTE Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing The six speed transmission is se...

Page 323: ...ving at high RPM Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when road conditions and RPM level allows Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and trans mission overheating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily RECREATIONAL ...

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Page 325: ...HANGING 327 Jack Location 328 Spare Tire Location 328 Preparations For Jacking 328 Spare Tire Removal 329 Spare Tire Stowage 330 Jacking Instructions 331 JUMP STARTING 335 Preparations For Jump Start 335 Jump Starting Procedure 336 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 338 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 339 With Keyless Enter N Go If Equipped 339 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 340 All Wheel Drive AWD 341 Front Wheel Drive FWD...

Page 326: ...shers will continue to operate even though the 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 n...

Page 327: ...d time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pres sure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot 2 4L Engine If Equipped On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustained high speed driving or if towing a trailer up long grades If this happens a HOTOIL message will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to 48 mph 77 km h maximum until the eng...

Page 328: ...firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location The jack and jack handle are stowed un derneath a cover in the rear storage bin in the cargo area Spare Tire Location The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the vehicle and is held in place by means of a cable winch mechanism Preparations For Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roa...

Page 329: ...the small ball at the end of com ponent 2 in the small hole at the end of component 3 This will lock these compo nents together Assemble components 1 and 2 so that the wheel nut socket at the end of component 1 faces upward when seated on component 2 This will make it easier to rotate the assembly when oper ating the winch mechanism 2 Fit the assembled jack handle over the winch drive nut located ...

Page 330: ...and assemble them NOTE Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the small ball at the end of com ponent 2 in the small hole at the end of component 3 This will lock these compo nents together Assemble components 1 and 2 so that the wheel nut socket at the end of component 1 faces upward when seated on component 2 This will make it easier to rotate the assembly when oper ating the winch mechanism 2 F...

Page 331: ...he vehicle 5 Fit the assembled jack handle over the winch drive nut Rotate the jack handle assembly clockwise to raise the spare tire into the storage area Continue to rotate the jack handle assembly until you hear the winch mechanism click three times It cannot be over tightened Push against the tire several times to be sure it is held securely in place Jacking Instructions WARNING Carefully foll...

Page 332: ...spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle 1 Remove the spare tire jack and jack handle from stowage 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts on the wheel with the flat tire Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is sti...

Page 333: ...heel off the hub WARNING To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges NOTE For vehicles so equipped the wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts When reinstalling the original wheel properly align the wheel cover to the valve stem place the wheel cover onto the wheel and then install the wheel nuts 6 Install the spare tire NOTE...

Page 334: ...s and the spare tire in the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately 11 Place the deflated flat tire in the cargo area Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire stowage location Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible 12 To stow the winch cable and retainer fit the assembled jack handle over the winch drive nut Rotate the jack ...

Page 335: ...ction 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 It co...

Page 336: ...y from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the auto matic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnec essary electrical accessories 3 Remove the protective cover over the remote positive battery post To re move the cover press the locking tab and pull upward on the cover 4 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle w...

Page 337: ...ld 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 t...

Page 338: ...ctive CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure Allow the en gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheat ing and reduce the risk of transmis sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Co...

Page 339: ...the shift lever 1 Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Open the center console and remove the shift lever override access cover 3 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position without starting the engine 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Insert a screwdriver or similar small tool into the hole at the front of the center console and push the manual override release lever 6 Move ...

Page 340: ...l Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear NO Front OK NO Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD OK Proper towing or lifting equipment is re quired to prevent damage to your vehicle Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the purpose following equipment manufacturer 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 associ...

Page 341: ... manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels OFF the ground Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flat bed or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly CAUTION Failure to follow these towing meth ods could result in damage to the transmission and or transfer case Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Front Wheel Drive FWD The manu...

Page 342: ...ith the ignition in the LOCK position Flatbed towing is the pre ferred towing method However if a flat bed towing vehicle is not available wheel lift towing equipment may be used Rear towing with the front wheels on the ground is not allowed as transmission damage will occur If rear towing is the only alternative the front wheels must be placed on a towing dolly Proper towing equipment is necessar...

Page 343: ...ne Oil 350 Engine Oil Filter 353 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 353 Maintenance Free Battery 353 Air Conditioner Maintenance 355 A C Air Filter If Equipped 356 Body Lubrication 357 Wiper Blades 357 Adding Washer Fluid 359 Exhaust System 359 Cooling System 361 Brake System 365 Automatic Transmission 367 Rear Drive Assembly RDA AWD Models Only 369 Power Transfer Unit PTU AWD Models Only 370 Appearance Ca...

Page 344: ..._pdm chrysler owners jcd og Front Low High Beam Headlamp Turn Signal Park Lamp and Side Marker Lamp 380 Front Fog Lamp 381 Rear Turn Signal and Backup Lamp 381 License Plate Lamp 383 FLUID CAPACITIES 383 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 385 Engine 385 Chassis 385 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 344 ...

Page 345: ...ervoir 7 Totally Integrated Power Module Fuses 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 3 Engine Oil Fill 9 Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 11 Engine Oil Dipstick 6 Remote Jump Start Negative Battery Post art 070307227 tif NO TRANS MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 ...

Page 346: ...er owners jcd og ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 6L 1 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Oil Dipstick 4 Totally Integrated Power Module Fuses 8 Engine Oil Fill art 074410806 tif NO TRANS MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 346 ...

Page 347: ...nged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and driv ability The vehicle must be ser viced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehic...

Page 348: ...rank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 4 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 5 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen a The MIL will flash for about 10 sec onds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the igni tion or start the engine This me...

Page 349: ...ls and equipment to perform all service opera tions in an expert manner Service Manu als are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these Service Manuals before attempt ing any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emis sions control systems may void your war ranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be...

Page 350: ...ded because of component malfunction use only the specified fluid for the flushing procedure Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the cor rect level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check o...

Page 351: ...o take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for further infor mation NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8 000 miles 13 000 km or six months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum pro tection under all types of operating condi tions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certi...

Page 352: ... low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to Engine Compart ment in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certification mark and the cor rect SAE viscosity grade number should not be u...

Page 353: ...ion system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is neces sary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the ve hicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably ...

Page 354: ... not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and re lated accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands af ter handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the posi tive cable is attached to the posi tive post and the negative cable is atta...

Page 355: ...our air con ditioning system Some unap proved 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 lo cated on the DVD for further war ranty information The air conditioning system con tains refrigerant under high pres sure To avoid risk of personal in jury or dam...

Page 356: ...ps to replace the filter 1 Open the glove box and remove all contents 2 Push the retaining tab on each side of the glove box inward while gently pulling the glove box door outward until both tabs clear the door opening in the instrument panel 3 Pivot the glove box downward 4 Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC hous ing and remove the cover 5 Remove the A C air...

Page 357: ...nents to ensure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lu bricated twice a year preferably in the Fall and Spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPART Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent di rectly into the lock cylinder Wiper Blades...

Page 358: ...allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the liftgate glass NOTE The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully upward unless the pivot cap is raised first 2 Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass 3 Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder 4 Install the wiper blade pivot pin into t...

Page 359: ...erature 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 LoWASH appears in the instrument clus ter WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution Ex...

Page 360: ...The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor mance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involvin...

Page 361: ...r removed such as when diagnostic testing or for prolonged periods during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating condi tions Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the ON position You or others can be ba...

Page 362: ...Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant anti freeze other than specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection If a non HOAT engine coolant anti freeze is introduced into the cool ing system in an emergency it should be replaced with the speci fied en...

Page 363: ...ures below 234 F 237 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mix ing the water engine coolant anti freeze solution The use of lower qual ity water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cool ing system Please note that it is the owner s respon sibility to maintain the proper level of pro tection against freezing according to the ...

Page 364: ...ne coolant antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level 2 4L Engine the coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate With the engine idling and warm to normal operat ing temperature the level of ...

Page 365: ...must also be protected against freez ing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additions are required or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools the cool ing system should be pressure tested for leaks Maintain engine coolant antifreeze concentration at 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze minimum and dis tilled water for proper corrosion protec tion of your eng...

Page 366: ... the cap If necessary add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reservoir Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the sys tem Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are replaced However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use...

Page 367: ...ow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or com plete brake failure This could re sult in a collision Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission and differen tial assembly are contained within a single housing The fluid level in the automatic transmis sion should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced Operation with ...

Page 368: ...urb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds 3 Apply the parking brake fully 4 Place the shift lever momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in PARK 5 Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate the possibility of dirt entering the transmission 6 Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or cold Hot fluid is approxi mately 180 F 82 C which is the normal operating...

Page 369: ...certain that the dipstick cap is re seated properly Fluid Level Check 3 6L Engine The automatic transmission has no dip stick and is dealer serviced only Fluid and Filter Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals In addition change the fluid and filter if the transmission is disassembled for any rea son Rear Drive Assembly RDA AWD Models Only Lubricant Selectio...

Page 370: ...e Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary ac cording to geographic locations and us age Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces dur ing other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne conta...

Page 371: ...asive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted sur faces Use of power washers exceeding 1 200 psi 8 274 kPa can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the low...

Page 372: ...nly MOPART or equivalent is recom mended Do not use oven cleaner Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic so lutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective finish Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner Remove as much of the stain as pos sible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clea...

Page 373: ...OPART Total Clean or equivalent Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are poten t...

Page 374: ...ith a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use a mild soap soluti...

Page 375: ...VAC Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description F110 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller F112 10 Amp Red Spare F114 20 Amp Yellow Rear HVAC Blower Motor F115 20 Amp Yellow Rear Wiper Motor F116 30 Amp Pink Rear De froster EBL F117 10 Amp Red Heated Mir rors F118 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description F119 10 Amp Red Steering Col umn Control Modu...

Page 376: ...ed F130 15 Amp Blue Climate Control Instrument Panel Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description F131 10 Amp Red Passenger Assistance Hands Free System If Equipped F132 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Module F133 10 Amp Red Spare Underhood Fuses Power Distribution Center The power distribution center is located in the engine compartment Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description F101 60 Amp Yellow Int...

Page 377: ...ity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description F140 30 Amp Pink Power Locks F141 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brake System F142 40 Amp Green Glow Plugs If Equipped F143 40 Amp Green Exterior Lights 1 F144 40 Amp Green Exterior Lights 2 F145 30 Amp Pink To Body Computer Lamp F146 30 Amp Pink Spare F147 30 Amp Pink Spare Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description F148 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan Motor F149 30 ...

Page 378: ...vity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description F162 50 Amp Red Cabin Heater 1 Vacuum Pump If Equipped F163 50 Amp Red Cabin Heater 2 If Equipped F164 25 Amp Natu ral Powertrain Auto Shut down F165 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain Shutdown F166 20 Amp Yellow Spare F167 30 Amp Green Powertrain Shutdown Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description F168 10 Amp Red Air Condi tioner Clutch F169 40 Amp Green Emissio...

Page 379: ...mp Red Cabin Heater 3 If Equipped F184 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper Motor VEHICLE STORAGE If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery You may Remove the IOD Ignition Off Draw mini fuses from the Totally Integrated Power Module located in the engine compartment Or disconnect the battery negative cable REPLACEMENT BULBS All the inside bu...

Page 380: ...amp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Rear Turn Signal Lamp WY21W Backup Lamp W21W License Lamp 168 BULB REPLACEMENT Front Low High Beam Headlamp Turn Signal Park Lamp and Side Marker Lamp 1 Open the hood NOTE It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the Totally Integrated Power Module TIPM aside to replace certain lamps in the left headlamp housing 2 Rotate the ap...

Page 381: ...ront of the wheel well 1 Remove the fasteners retaining the front lower wheel well access panel and remove the access panel 2 Remove the electrical connector from the fog lamp housing 3 Squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and pull straight out from the fog lamp CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will se verely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes i...

Page 382: ...n counterclockwise and remove it from the taillamp housing 5 Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb 6 Install the bulb and connector assem bly into the taillamp housing and rotate the connector 1 4 turn clockwise to lock it in place 7 Reinstall the taillamp housing and fas teners Changing the Backup Lamp 1 Open the liftgate 2 Remove the two fasteners retaining t...

Page 383: ...surrounding housing and then pivot the tool to separate the lens from the housing 3 Hold the lens with one hand and rotate the bulb s electrical connector 1 4 turn counterclockwise with the other hand and then separate the bulb and connector assembly from the lens 4 Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb 5 Install the bulb and connector assem bly into the lens a...

Page 384: ...ne Climate Control System MOPART Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 7 9 Quarts 7 5 Liters 2 4L Engine and Three Zone Climate Control System MOPART Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 9 8 Quarts 9 3 Liters 3 6L Engine and Single or Dual Zone Climate Control System MOPART Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 9 8 Quarts 9 3 Li...

Page 385: ...al Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 3 6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W 30 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma terial Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPART Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 2 4L Engine ZFR5F 11 Gap 0 044 in 1 12 mm Spark Plugs 3 6L Engine RER...

Page 386: ... or equivalent Rear Drive Assembly RDA MOPART Gear Lubricant 75W 90 or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder MOPART DOT 3 SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPART Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPART ATF 4T Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4T product MAINTAINING...

Page 387: ... cims CHRY OM French PAGE 387 SESS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 0D3B3BF3 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 388 Required Maintenance Intervals 389 387 ...

Page 388: ...ge is necessary Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illumi nate this means that service is required for your vehicle Have your vehicle ser viced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km NOTE The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change Change your vehicles oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil chan...

Page 389: ...f required Once a Month Check tire pressure and look for un usual wear or damage Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required Check the fluid levels of coolant reser voir brake master cylinder and trans mission and add as needed Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines ...

Page 390: ...and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 16 000 miles 26 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection ...

Page 391: ...ysler Canada 32 000 Miles 52 000 km or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 32 000 miles 52 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the f...

Page 392: ...le Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 48 000 miles 78 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspe...

Page 393: ...tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 64 000 miles 104 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace rear drive assembly RDA fluid Replace power transfer unit PTU fluid Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s if using your ve...

Page 394: ... Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 80 000 miles 130 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 104 000 miles ...

Page 395: ...e the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 96 000 miles 156 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the spark plugs 3 6L Engine Inspect and replace PCV Valve if necessary Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV j...

Page 396: ...iles 182 000 km or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 112 000 miles 182 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake...

Page 397: ...re Chrysler Canada 128 000 Miles 208 000 km or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 128 000 miles 208 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Rep...

Page 398: ...edule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 144 000 miles 234 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints ...

Page 399: ...ty to perform a ser vice job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and perfor mance This could cause an acci dent 152 000 Miles 247 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irr...

Page 400: ...JOBNAME cims CHRY OM French PAGE 400 SESS 2 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 0093D51C chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og 400 ...

Page 401: ...4EA chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og SECTION 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE 402 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 402 WARRANTY INFORMATION 404 MOPART PARTS 404 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 404 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 404 TIRE QUALITY GRADES 405 401 ...

Page 402: ...b tain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized deal ers are vitally interested in your satisfac tion We want you to be happy with our products and services Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer We strongly recom mend that you...

Page 403: ...la Reforma 1240 Sante Fe C P 05109 Mexico D F In Mexico City 5081 7568 Outside Mexico City 1 800 505 1300 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY To assist customers who have hearing difficulties the manufacturer has installed special TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf equipment at its customer center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or...

Page 404: ...ve any warranty issues or related concerns WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Canada Inc warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPART PARTS MOPART fluids lubricants parts and ac cessories are available from an authorized dealer They are recommended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at its best REP...

Page 405: ...d a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been pre pared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles Included are starting operat ing emergency and maintenance pro cedures as well as specifications ca pabilities and safety tips Call toll free at 1 800 890 4038 U S 1 800 387 1143 C...

Page 406: ...ure Grades The temperature grades are A the high est B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested un der 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 ...

Page 407: ...JOBNAME cims CHRY OM French PAGE 407 SESS 3 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 037A5E95 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og SECTION 10 INDEX 407 ...

Page 408: ...JOBNAME cims CHRY OM French PAGE 408 SESS 3 OUTPUT Mon Nov 22 10 53 21 2010 SUM 0BBCE168 chry_pdm chrysler owners jcd og IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 408 ...

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