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The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrest
to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display.

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Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been

raised to its viewing position.

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The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow
front seat operation for easy setup in the case of
younger rear seat passengers.

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A battery-powered infrared remote control snaps into
a molded compartment in the center console armrest
upper storage bin.

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Video Screen

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Summary of Contents for 2008 Avenger

Page 1: ...Avenger O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 ...

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

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 257 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 347 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 425 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 433 10 INDEX 443 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction 4 m How To Use This Manual 4 m Warnings And Cautions 6 m Vehicle Identification Number 6 m Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...ould be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained technicians and genuine Mopart parts and is interested in your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determ...

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Page 8: ...n damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important infor mation Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the vehicle registration and title Vehicle Identification Number 6 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 9: ...FICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

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Page 11: ...he Key 14 m Sentry Keyt 14 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 16 General Information 17 m Security Alarm System If Equipped 18 Rearming The System 18 To Arm The System 18 To Disarm The System 19 m Illuminated Entry System If Equipped 20 m Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped 21 To Unlock The Doors 22 To Lock The Doors 24 To Unlatch The Trunk 25 2 ...

Page 12: ...wer Door Locks 32 Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors 34 m Power Windows 35 Power Window Switches 35 Auto Window Down If Equipped 36 Auto Window Up If Equipped 37 Reset Auto Up 37 Window Lockout Switch 38 Wind Buffeting 38 m Trunk Release 39 m Trunk Safety Warning 39 Trunk Internal Emergency Release 40 m Occupant Restraints 40 Lap Shoulder Belts 42 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage...

Page 13: ... SRS Airbag 51 Airbag System Components 52 Front Seat Airbag Features 53 Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls 59 Event Data Recorder EDR 65 Child Restraint 67 m Engine Break In Recommendations 78 m Safety Tips 78 Exhaust Gas 78 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 79 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 14: ...rom your dealer Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place IGNITION KEY REMOVAL Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position push the key and cylinder inward rotate the key to the LOCK position and remove the key Vehicle Key Ignition Key Positions 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 15: ...to the LOCK position Opening either door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches radio hands free system if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi tion Opening either door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programm...

Page 16: ... one external door lock cylinder which is located in the driver s door only You can insert the key with either side up To lock the door turn the key rearward to unlock the door turn the key forward See Section 7 of this manual for door lock lubrication SENTRY KEYT The Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System prevents unautho rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be arme...

Page 17: ... If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds it indicates that there is a fault in the electron ics Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible NOTE The Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System is not compat ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems ...

Page 18: ... the customer key programming procedure This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics A blank key is one that has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keyst you can program new Sentry Keyst to the system by perfo...

Page 19: ...new Sentry Keyt is programmed The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter will also be pro grammed during this procedure Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys If you do not have a programmed Sentry Keyt contact your authorized dealer for details NOTE If a programmed key is lost see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys tem s memory This will prevent the los...

Page 20: ...r another 15 minutes REARMING THE SYSTEM If something triggers the alarm and no action is taken to disarm it the system will turn off the horn after 3 minutes turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes and then the system will rearm itself TO ARM THE SYSTEM 1 Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle 2 Lock the door using either the power door lock switch or the ...

Page 21: ...ON START position NOTE The driver s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the keyless entry transmitter cannot arm or disarm the system The system remains armed during trunk entry Press ing the trunk button will not disarm the system If someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and opens any door the alarm will sound When the system is armed the interior power door lock switches will not un...

Page 22: ...rn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or open either door This feature also turns on the approach lighting if so equipped For details refer to Illumination Approach under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade...

Page 23: ...ximum of 66 ft 20 m using a hand held radio transmitter The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects NOTE Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis ables all buttons on the transmitter Vehicle Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2 ...

Page 24: ...ings Customer Pro grammable Features under Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual for details For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least four seconds but not longer than ten seconds Then press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Releas...

Page 25: ...les not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least four seconds but not longer than ten seconds Then press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter...

Page 26: ...he transmitter This feature can be turned on or off To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped with EVIC refer to Sound Horn with Lock under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual for details For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press the LOCK button o...

Page 27: ...nd hold the UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower completely USING THE PANIC ALARM To turn the PANIC alarm feature ON or OFF press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release When the PANIC alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the illuminated entry system if equipped wi...

Page 28: ...ov hazardouswaste perchlorate 1 With the transmitter buttons facing down use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the seal during removal 2 Remove and replace the batteries Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To assemble the transmitter case...

Page 29: ...eration NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 Weak batteries in the transmitter The expected life of batteries is five years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station to...

Page 30: ...security The system has a targeted range of up to 328 ft 100 m The vehicle must be locked the deck lid and hood closed and the transmission gear selector lever in PARK in order to start the engine using the Remote Start button on the key fob NOTE Remote start requires automatic transaxle equipped vehicles Remote Start 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 31: ...e Start button on the RKE transmitter twice The engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle NOTE For security power window operation is disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive times two 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position befor...

Page 32: ...vehicle To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Mode Press and release the Remote Start button one time NOTE To avoid inadvertent shut downs the system will disable the one time press of the Remote Start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request DOOR LOCKS MANUAL DOOR LOCKS Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle If the plunger is d...

Page 33: ...ehicle equipment may cause severe per sonal injuries and death Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieve...

Page 34: ...ng Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Auto Unlock feature is enabled 2 The transmission gear selector lever was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission gear selector lever is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph...

Page 35: ...manual for details For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position 3 Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOT...

Page 36: ...r flat bladed object into the lock and rotate approximately one quarter turn to the lock or unlock position as indicated by the stamped icons WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged Child Lock Control 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 37: ...river s door has up down switches that give you fingertip control of all four power win dows There is a single window control on the passenger s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position and when the accessory delay feature is active Auto Power Window Switch THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING Y...

Page 38: ...op To cancel the Auto Down movement operate the switch either in the up or down direction and release the switch For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches will remain active for approximately 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the El...

Page 39: ... the window Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually WARNING When the window is almost closed there is no anti pinch protection To avoid personal injury be sure to clear your arms hands fingers and all objects from the window path befor...

Page 40: ... of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with t...

Page 41: ...ing that the trunk is open The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed With the key in the lock position or with the key out the word deck will display until the trunk is closed On EVIC equipped vehicles the words Trunk Ajar will display TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trun...

Page 42: ...ost important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems The following safety features are standard on all vehicles Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions Pretensioning and load limiting retractors for the front seat belts Advanced multistage driver and new active vent front passenger airbags New active vent front passenger airbags Knee Bolsters Blockers for fr...

Page 43: ...ildren too small for adult size seat belts your seat belts or the LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems NOTE The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint syst...

Page 44: ...d with Lap Shoulder Belts The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions This feature allows the shoul der part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt p...

Page 45: ...ash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or 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 seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat next to your arm Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the l...

Page 46: ... The lap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 47: ...laced behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the lat...

Page 48: ...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 a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose par...

Page 49: ... clears the folded webbing ADJUSTABLE UPPER SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE In the front seat the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push anchorage button to release the anchor age and move it up or down to the position that serves you best As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average y...

Page 50: ...e devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC see Airbag Section Like the front airbags the pretensioners are single use items After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners both must be replaced E...

Page 51: ...Warning Light to turn off 3 Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position unbuckle and then re buckle the driver s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds ending with the seat belt buckled NOTE Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re buckling the seat belt It may be necessary to retract the seat belt partially each time when...

Page 52: ...o retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN We recommend that pr...

Page 53: ...risk of injury in a collision Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Remove and store the extender when not needed SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS AIRBAG This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s front airbag is mounted in the center ...

Page 54: ...ear passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with window bags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open to allow airbag deployment AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS The airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Airbag Light Driver Airbag ...

Page 55: ...he car The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires airbag deployment The timing of the second stage determines whether the output force is low medium or high If a low output is sufficient to meet the need the second stage is expended later in the crash event Driver Airbag Special Features Driver airbag deployment and force level is controlled by the driver s se...

Page 56: ...ed protection and work together with supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to help protect an occupant during a side impact The seat mounted side airbag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the seat When the bag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each bag deploys independently that is a left side impact deploys the le...

Page 57: ...d occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The curtains deploy downward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open to allow airbag deployment The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the side bags during an impact severe enough to requi...

Page 58: ...RNING If your vehicle is equipped with left and right window bags do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains SABIC The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions Do not attach cup holders or any other objects on or around the door The inflating side airbag could drive the object into oc...

Page 59: ...with a passenger front airbag An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see Section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride pr...

Page 60: ...his manual WARNING Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front airbag deployment could cause serious injury Airbags need roo...

Page 61: ...umn instrument panel and passenger knee bolsters If the key is in the OFF position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that will deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for 6...

Page 62: ...loyment verification Side Inflatable Curtain and Front Seat Mounted Airbags If equipped The Occupant Restraint Controller System ORC de ploys the side inflatable curtain and seat mounted thorax side airbags during collision with other vehicles and during collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the vehicle such as collisions with poles trees or similar objects It will deploy...

Page 63: ...arket seat cover Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those approved by DaimlerChrysler Mopar At no time should any supplemental restraint system SRS component or SRS related component or fas tener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler Mopar WARNING Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly its rel...

Page 64: ...A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags any or all of the following may occur The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra sions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold T...

Page 65: ...ufacturer s instruc tions for cleaning It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision Have the airbags seat belt pretensioners and the front passenger seat belt retractor assembly replaced by...

Page 66: ...e that it has an airbag system NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may ap ply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service If your seat includ ing...

Page 67: ...fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses See your dealer if the fuse is good EVENT DATA RECORDER EDR In the event of an accident your vehicle is designed to record up to 5 seconds of specific vehicle data parameters see the following list in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment or near deployment and up to a quarter second of high speed deceleration data during and o...

Page 68: ...tored unless ordered to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction i e pursuant to a warrant A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases such as those maintained by the US govern ment and various states Data of a potentially sensitive ...

Page 69: ...gine speed Transmission gear selection Cruise control status Traction Stability Control status Tire Pressure Monitoring System status If Equipped CHILD RESTRAINT Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be p...

Page 70: ...hildren Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and 9convertible9 child seats Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system The infant carrier ...

Page 71: ...ildren weighing more than 40 lbs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s cushion while the child s back is against the seatback then the child should use a Belt Positioning Booster Seat The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Some booster seats are equipped with a front...

Page 72: ...ollow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it All passenger seating positions contain automatic locking retractors However any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint...

Page 73: ...ation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt The outboard rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats having flexible webbing mounted lower attachments Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment NEVER install LATCH co...

Page 74: ...turers will provide add on tether strap kits for some of their older products Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap shoulde...

Page 75: ...hildren in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle Installing the LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Again carefully follow the insta...

Page 76: ...lacing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchor age being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint Finally tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions NOTE Ensure that the ...

Page 77: ...jured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraint Tether Strap 1 Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable...

Page 78: ...LRs which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint The seat belt must be in the Automatic Locking Mode in order to enable a child restraint to be tightly installed Refer to Automatic Locking Mode in this section for details A locking clip should not be necessary once the automatic locking feature is enabled Position the shoul der and lap belt on the child restraint The...

Page 79: ...ion Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back should use the lap shoulder belt in a rear seat Make sure that The child is upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodi...

Page 80: ...high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintenance Procedures in Section 7 NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operati...

Page 81: ... Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condi...

Page 82: ...erns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires includ ing spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after ...

Page 83: ...Side View Mirrors 87 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 88 m Hands Free Communication UConnectt If Equipped 89 Operation 91 Phone Call Features 98 UConnectt System Features 100 Advanced Phone Connectivity 105 Things You Should Know About Your UConnectt System 107 General Information 115 m Voice Recognition System If Equipped 115 Voice Recognition System VR Operation 115 Commands 116 3 ...

Page 84: ...129 Map Reading Interior Lights 129 Multi Function Control Lever 130 Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Lights 130 Automatic Headlight System If Equipped 131 Headlight Time Delay 131 Passing Light Flash To Pass 131 Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped 132 Lights On Reminder 132 Fog Lights If Equipped 132 Turn Signals 133 Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch 134 m Windshield Wipers And Washers 134 In...

Page 85: ...1 To Vary Speed Setting 142 To Accelerate For Passing 142 m Garage Door Opener If Equipped 143 Programming HomeLinkt 144 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 148 Security 148 Troubleshooting Tips 149 General Information 149 m Power Sunroof If Equipped 150 Sunroof Operation 151 Auto Sunroof Express With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped 151 Sunshade Operation 152 Wind Buffeting 152 Sunroof Maintenanc...

Page 86: ...5 Cupholder Ash Receiver If Equipped 155 m Console Features 156 Dual Storage Bins 156 Video Console If Equipped 157 m Cup Holders 158 Heated Or Cooled Cup Holder If Equipped 158 Rear Bottle Holders 159 m Storage 160 Cargo Area 160 m Beverage Cooler Storage Bin If Equipped 161 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 87: ...allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Adjusting Rear View Mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 3 ...

Page 88: ...e mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean ELECTRIC REMOTE CONTROL MIRRORS Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the remote controls mounted on the driver s door panel A rotary knob selects the left mirror right mirror or off position Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 86 UNDER...

Page 89: ...sition to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position ADJUSTING SIDE VIEW MIRRORS Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror Power Mirror Adjust Switch Mirror Directions UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 3 ...

Page 90: ... your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS IF EQUIPPED An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward The lights will turn on automati cally Closing t...

Page 91: ...the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnectt system NOTE The UConnectt system requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetootht 9Hands Free Profile 9 Ver sion 0 96 or higher See the UConnectt website for supported phones NOTE For UConnectt customer support visit the following websites www chrysler com uconnect www dodge com uconnect www jeep com uconnect or call 1 87...

Page 92: ... languages Phone Button The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button that will enable you to access the system Voice Recognition Button Actual button location may vary with radio The individual buttons are described in the Operati...

Page 93: ... prompt For certain operations compound commands can be used For example instead of saying 9Setup9 and then 9Phone Pairing 9 the following compound command can be said 9Setup Phone Pairing 9 For each feature explanation in this section only the combined form of the voice command is given You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For examp...

Page 94: ...m to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnectt system you must pair your compatible Bluetootht enabled cellular phone To complete the pairing process you will need to refer ence your cellular phone Owner s Manual The UConnectt website may also provide detailed instruc tions for pairing The following are general phone to UConnectt system pairing instructions Press the PHONE button to begin Aft...

Page 95: ... the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time refer to 9Advanced Phone Connectivity9 in this section Dial by Saying a Number Press the PHONE button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Dial 9 The system will prompt you to say the number you want to call For example you can say 9234 567 8901 9 The phone...

Page 96: ...responding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names to Your UConnectt Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the phonebook is recom mended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the PHONE button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook New Entry 9 When prompted say the name of the new entry Use of long names helps the voice recognition and it...

Page 97: ...e book entries from your phone using the Bluetootht Object Exchange Profile OBEX Please see your phone Owner s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone NOTE The phone handset must support Bluetootht OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetootht and you...

Page 98: ...just edited or return to the main menu 9Phonebook Edit9 can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the 9Phonebook Edit9 feature Delete Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle...

Page 99: ...ng beep say 9Phonebook Erase All 9 The UConnectt system will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted List All Names in the UConnectt Phonebook Press the PHONE button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook List...

Page 100: ...l Press the PHONE button to accept the call To reject the call press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected Answer or Reject an Incoming Call Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell ...

Page 101: ...nly one call can be placed on hold at one time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the Voice Recogni tion button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as de...

Page 102: ...ty avail able on the vehicle can be any one of three types After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the UConnectt system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnectt system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the UConnectt system for...

Page 103: ...l the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the UConnectt system is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the PHONE button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Emergency9 and the UConnectt system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num ber This feature is supported in the U S Canada and Mexico N...

Page 104: ...rmation Booklet and on the 24 Hour Towing Assistance Card Paging To learn how to page refer to 9Working with Automated Systems 9 Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnectt system Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to 9Working with Automated Systems 9 Working with Automated Systems Th...

Page 105: ...nd then press the Voice Recognition button and say Send The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send The UConnectt system will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry as tones over the phone NOTE You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone network configurations this is normal Some p...

Page 106: ...The status is given for roaming net work signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnectt system while dial ing via the cell phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetootht cellular phone the aud...

Page 107: ...ng the call To transfer an ongoing call from your UConnectt paired cellular phone to the UConnectt system or vice versa press the Voice Recog nition button and say 9Transfer Call 9 Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnectt System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively 9connected9 with one electronic device at a ti...

Page 108: ...t Phone9 and follow the prompts You can also press the Voice Recognition button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the UConnectt system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle D...

Page 109: ...tton and say the 9Setup Voice Training9 command Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnectt system For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched OFF This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only To restore the Voic...

Page 110: ...or some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say 9Send 9 Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnectt phonebook The UConnectt phonebook nametag recognition rate is optimized for the person who...

Page 111: ...cho at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Bluetootht Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnectt system When this happens the connec tion can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is rec...

Page 112: ...110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 113: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...

Page 114: ...112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 115: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 ...

Page 116: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call UConnectt Tutorial try again voice training work yes 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 117: ... System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice commands may be negatively af fected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions and all attention should be kept on the roadway ahead Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death W...

Page 118: ...he system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be prompted to repeat it To hear the first available Menu press the VR hard key and say HELP or MAIN MENU Commands The Voice Recognition System understands two types of commands Global commands are availab...

Page 119: ... may say the following commands FREQUENCY to change the frequency NEXT STATION to select the next station PREVIOUS STATION to select the previous station RADIO MENU to switch to the radio menu MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu Radio FM To switch to the FM band say FM or RADIO FM In this mode you may say the following commands FREQUENCY to change the frequency NEXT STATION to select the next sta...

Page 120: ...adio menu MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say DISC In this mode you may say the following commands TRACK to change the track NEXT TRACK to play the next track PREVIOUS TRACK to play the previous track MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode say MEMO In this mode you may say the following commands NEW MEMO to record a new m...

Page 121: ...raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the UConnectt system Voice Training feature may be used 1 Press the VR hard key speak System Setup and once you are in that menu then speak Voice Training This will train your own voice to the system and will improve recognition 2 Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnectt System...

Page 122: ...at the front of the seats near the floor Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position After releasing the adjusting bar apply forward and rearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched Manual Seat Adjusting Bar 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 123: ...ises and lowers it Total travel is 2 2 in 56 mm Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner control is on the side of the seat To recline lean forward slightly before lifting the lever then lean back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lever Seatback Adjustment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O...

Page 124: ... longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Lumbar Support If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support The control lever is located on the outboard side of the driver s seatback Turn the control lever downward to increase a...

Page 125: ...TS IF EQUPPED WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat suc...

Page 126: ...imate controls There are indicator lights in the switches which indicate a low heat setting one light lit or high heat setting two lights lit FOLD FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT The recline handle on the front passenger seat also releases the seatback to fold forward Heated Seat Switches Seatback Adjustment 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 127: ...e the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Adjust the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise pull up on the head restraint To lower depress the button on the post guide and push down on the head restraint Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Adjustable Head Restraint UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3 ...

Page 128: ...eat back to the upright position be sure the seat back is latched WARNING The rear cargo area of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children They could be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system Folding Rear Seats 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 129: ...rmrest with cup holders TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel Folding Rear Seat Armrest Hood Release Lever UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 3 ...

Page 130: ...r end of the prop rod in the hole on the left underside of the hood Before closing the hood make sure to stow the prop rod in its proper location To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage Hood Safety Catch Hood Prop Rod Hole Location 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 131: ...will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle They will not turn off automatically Interior lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent There is a second light located midway back in the headliner To protect the battery the interior lights will turn off au...

Page 132: ...g interior lights the passing lights and fog lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column HEADLIGHTS PARKING LIGHTS INSTRUMENT LIGHTS Turn the end of the Multi Function Control Lever to the first detent for parking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation Turn to the third detent A for Auto headlight operation if equipped To change the brightness of ...

Page 133: ...r the ignition switch is turned OFF To activate the headlight delay the multi function control lever must be rotated to the Off position after the ignition switch is turned OFF Only the headlights will illuminate during this time Refer to EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Section 4 to turn this feature On Off or set the time interval PASSING LIGHT FLASH TO PASS You can signal another vehicle ...

Page 134: ... gearshift lever is in any position except park NOTE On this vehicle the daytime running light will automatically turn off when the turn signal is in opera tion and automatically turn back on when the turn signal is not operating LIGHTS ON REMINDER If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened FOG...

Page 135: ...e Multi Function Control Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent Front Fog Light Control Turn Signal Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3 ...

Page 136: ...is defective HIGHBEAM LOWBEAM SELECT SWITCH Push the Multi Function Control Lever away from you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam Pull the Lever toward you to switch the headlights back to Low beam WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Highbeam Functions 134 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 137: ...you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than OFF Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the OFF position If the windshield wiper control is turned OFF and ...

Page 138: ...mum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles For vehicles equipped with the Speed Sensitive Intermit tent Wiper System the wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph 16 km h delay times will double WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident You might not see other vehicles or o...

Page 139: ...rned on if the Multifunction Control Lever on the left side of the steering column is placed in the A AUTO position In addition the headlights will turn OFF when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped For details refer to Headlights with Wipers und...

Page 140: ...les and then turn OFF ADDING WASHER FLUID The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located in the engine compartment Be sure to check the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water Refer to the appropriate engine diagram in Section 7 Mai...

Page 141: ...ing wheel upward or downward as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position push the control handle inward until fully engaged WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving...

Page 142: ... end of the Electronic Speed Control Lever The Speed Control indicator in the instrument cluster will illumi nate To turn the system OFF push in and release the ON OFF button a second time The Speed Control indicator will turn off The system should be turned OFF when not in use NOTE The Electronic Speed Control System will auto matically turn itself off when the ignition key is turned to the LOCK ...

Page 143: ... km h for the speed control to set The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pushing down the SET DECEL lever To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pulling the speed control lever toward you CANCEL or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory Pushing in the ON OFF button in the end of ...

Page 144: ...ECEL button once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h speed decrease Each time the button is pushed speed decreases WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slip...

Page 145: ...s that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLinkt unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLinkt buttons that are located in the headliner or sun visor designate the three different HomeLinkt channels NOTE HomeLinkt is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLinkt Buttons UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEH...

Page 146: ...ink com for safety information or assistance WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLinkt buttons erase all channels before you begin training To do this press and hold the two ou...

Page 147: ...th the HomeLinkt and hand held transmitter buttons Watch 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 Programming section N...

Page 148: ...ramming A Rolling Code System At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the Learn or Training button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door 6 Firmly press and release the Learn or Training button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer GARAGE DOOR...

Page 149: ...tep for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Using HomeLinkt To operate simply press and release the programmed HomeLinkt button Activation will now occur for the trained device i e garage door opener gate operator security system entry door lock home office lighting etc The hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time Reprogramming a Single Homelinkt Button To repro...

Page 150: ...3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLinkt button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until HomeLinkt has successfully 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 Programming HomeLinkt earlier in ...

Page 151: ...ION This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications ...

Page 152: ...or death In an accident there is greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow fingers or other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result P...

Page 153: ...on press and hold the switch forward The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically Release the switch to stop sun roof travel at any point Venting Sunroof Express Press and release the 9V9 button and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent Closing Sunroof Express Press the switch forward and release and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The...

Page 154: ... sunroof open adjust the sun roof opening to minimize the buffeting SUNROOF MAINTENANCE Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel IGNITION OFF OPERATION For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off Opening either front door will cancel ...

Page 155: ...e climate control knobs has power available only when the ignition is on This outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit NOTE If desired the instrument panel power outlet can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch while in the LOCK position Instrument Panel Power Outlet UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 3 ...

Page 156: ...nough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still...

Page 157: ...r CAUTION For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled cupholder locate the cup holder ash receiver in the forward cupholder The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter You may use the power outlet located in the instrument panel below the climate control knobs or in the bottom of the console compartment for this cigar lighter UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 3 ...

Page 158: ...and 20 oz 500 ml bottles A one piece cup holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for clean ing DUAL STORAGE BINS Lifting a latch at the front of the hinged armrest provides access to these storage areas Console Compartment Features 1 Release Top Compartment 3 Top Compartment 2 Release Bottom Compartment 4 Bottom Compartment 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 159: ...to recharge while concealed NOTE A notch in the side of the console base under the armrest will also allow use of cell phone while still plugged into the power outlet and with the armrest latched down NOTE The power outlet located inside the console can also energize the cigar lighter in the available Smoker s Package VIDEO CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The optional VES Video Entertainment System in cludes ...

Page 160: ...can keep cool beverages cool and hot beverages hot The rear cup holder heats to 140 F 60 C or cools to 35 F 1 6 C The switch is located on the front of the center console and has three positions HEAT OFF COOL When the unit is on and the LED located between the cup holders is Red the cup holder is being heated When the LED is Blue the cup holder is being cooled Video Console 158 UNDERSTANDING THE F...

Page 161: ...he temperatures shown above when using the Cooled or Heated Cup Holder Rear Bottle Holders There are built in bottle holders located in both rear door trim panels Heated or Cooled Cupholder Rear Bottle Holder UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 3 ...

Page 162: ...Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by childr...

Page 163: ...he rear axle Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN IF EQUIPPED The Beverage Cooler Storage Bin is located in the top of the instrument pan...

Page 164: ...beverages cool For the Cooler Storage Bin to operate properly door must remain closed while vehicle is in operation Shut off the beverage cooler when not in use by closing the vent inside This will prevent cool air from entering the passenger compartment when in heat mode NOTE The use of the Beverage Cooler Storage Bin is for non perishable beverages only The Glove Compartment is located beneath t...

Page 165: ...tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 181 EVIC Displays 183 Oil Change Required 184 Trip Functions 184 Compass Display 186 EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 188 m Radio General Information 191 Radio Broadcast Signals 191 Two Types Of Signals 191 m Sales Code RES AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack 192 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 192 4 ...

Page 166: ...15 List Button Disc Mode For MP3 WMA Play 218 Info Button Disc Mode For MP3 WMA Play 218 m Sales Code REN Multimedia System If Equipped 220 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped 221 Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped 221 Operating Instructions Hands Free Communication UConnectt If Equipped 221 Clock Setting Procedure 221 m Sales Code RER Multimedia System I...

Page 167: ...33 Satellite Antenna 233 Reception Quality 233 Operating Instructions Satellite Mode 233 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 236 Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VESt If Equipped 236 m Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 236 Operation With RES REQ AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player 237 Operation With RER Multi Media System 238 m Video Entertainment System VES t...

Page 168: ...nditioning And Heating System 242 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 246 Operating Tips 252 m Rear Window Features 256 Electric Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 256 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 169: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES Instrument Panel Features UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 4 ...

Page 170: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 171: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 4 ...

Page 172: ... mark the instrument cluster will sound a chime Pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H red mark turn the engine off immediately and call for service There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioning is on turn it off T...

Page 173: ... 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light does not come on during starting stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer 8 Theft Alarm Light If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for several seconds when the alarm system is arming The light will begin to flash slowly indicating that the system is armed 9 Seat Belt R...

Page 174: ...2 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed in kilometers per hour Km h 13 Tachometer The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions per minute rpm x 1000 for each gear range Before reaching the red area ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage 14 Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transaxle gear selection 15 Odometer Trip Odometer Th...

Page 175: ...is section for specific messages gASCAP If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change in the evaporative system or the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged the words gASCAP will display in the odometer If this occurs tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer reset button to turn off the gASCAP message Refer to Onboard Diagnostic System OBDII in Sec...

Page 176: ... Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure 16 Cruise Indicator If Equipped This indicator shows that the Speed Control System is ON 17 Odometer Trip Odometer Reset Knob Single Trip Odometer Press and release this button to change the display from...

Page 177: ...the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing however see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running you may experience power loss an elevated rough idle and increased brake pedal effort and your vehicle may require towing Immediate service is required The light will come on when the ignition switch is first turned...

Page 178: ...rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected 23 All Wheel Drive AWD This indicator lights when AWD is selected 24 Tire Pressure Monitor Light Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehic...

Page 179: ... indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subse quent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illumi...

Page 180: ...or more informa tion 25 Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors emissions engine and automatic transaxle 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 LOCK OFF to ON RUN have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions s...

Page 181: ...as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti Lock Brakes The ABS warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly Turn the ignition key to the on position but do not start the vehicle The light should come on If the light does not come on have the system checked by an authorized dealer 27 High Beam Indicator This light shows that the headlights are on high b...

Page 182: ...re is indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger ous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have an accident Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with Anti Lock brakes ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Br...

Page 183: ...ight shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 29 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display Premium Cluster Only This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro priate conditions exist Refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC in this section for more informa tion ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED EVIC...

Page 184: ...io Stations or CD Title and Track number when playing Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS displays if equipped The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons on the instrument panel switch bank Press and release the MENU button to advance the display to Trip Functions or Personal set tings or to return to the default System status display Press and release the S...

Page 185: ...Out with a single chime Right Front Turn Signal Light Out with a single chime Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out with a single chime RKE Remote Keyless Entry Battery Low with a single chime Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not In PARK Left Right Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph 1 km h Door s Ajar with a single chime if vehicle is in motion Trunk Ajar with a si...

Page 186: ...the MENU button To reset the oil change indica tor system after performing the scheduled maintenance perform the following procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the o...

Page 187: ... tinue from the last fuel average reading before the reset Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the RESET button NOTE Significant changes in driving style...

Page 188: ... compass is calibrated You may calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic inaccurate or abnormal you may wish to calibrate the compass manually How ever prior to calibrating the comp...

Page 189: ...Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North In some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings If this occurs the compass variance must be set using the following procedure NOTE Magnetic materials and cell phones should be kept away from the top of the Instrument Panel This...

Page 190: ...TEP button if you wish to calibrate the compass manu ally Refer to Manual Compass Calibration later in this section EVIC PERSONAL SETTINGS CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Personal settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the automatic transaxle is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays in the EVIC Press and release the STEP button to display the...

Page 191: ...ease the RESET button until Driver Door 1st Press or All Doors 1st Press appears Sound Horn with Lock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry LOCK button is pressed This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights ON LOCK UNLOCK feature To make your selection press and release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears Flash Lights with Lock When ...

Page 192: ... Power Delay When this feature is selected the power window switches radio hands free system if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature To make your selection press and hold the RESET button until Off 45 sec 5 min or 10 min appears Illumination Approach When this feat...

Page 193: ...litude and thus remain a part of the AM reception They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal TWO TYPES OF SIGNALS There are two basic types of radio signals AM or Amplitude Modulation in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude or height of the radio waves to vary and FM or Frequency Modulation in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the...

Page 194: ...cle front door will cancel this feature SALES CODE RES AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER MP3 AUX JACK NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio RES Radio Non Satellite Model Shown With Satellite Similar 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 195: ... the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in AM or FM frequencies pausing for five seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time Voice Recogn...

Page 196: ...e hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune Scroll control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side Tune Scroll control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Scroll control knob Press the Tune Scroll control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can al...

Page 197: ...nes Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a four...

Page 198: ...the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Mu...

Page 199: ... Tune Scroll control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the Tune Scroll control knob to adjust the minutes Press the Tune Scroll control knob again to save changes AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM modes SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will ...

Page 200: ...ons CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio NOTE This radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable com pact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks Inserting Compact Disc s Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD labe...

Page 201: ... CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with ignition OFF is not allowed on c...

Page 202: ...r RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM or FM Button Switches the AM or FM radio to the opposite radio mode RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the right SEEK button to move t...

Page 203: ...ted For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will result in this display With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this display Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator 9 9 and a three character ext...

Page 204: ...addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specification Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song titl...

Page 205: ... Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the Tune Scroll control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the Tune Scroll control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not conta...

Page 206: ...and the device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone UConnectt If Equipped Refer to Hands Fr...

Page 207: ...creases the vol ume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Hol...

Page 208: ... with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With UConnect message will display on the radio screen TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display In AM or FM mode pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the r...

Page 209: ...nterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob and BASS will display Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range ...

Page 210: ...E button or turning the Tune Scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College ...

Page 211: ...tes when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items NOTE Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to scroll through the entries Push the AUDIO SELECT button to select an entry and make changes...

Page 212: ...ve entries varies depending upon the disc NOTE These selections can only be made while playing a DVD VESt Power Allows you to turn VESt on and off if equipped VESt Lock Locks out rear VESt remote controls if equipped VESt CH1 CH2 Allows the user to change the mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by pressing the AUDIO SELECT button if equipped Set Home Clock Pressing the SELECT button ...

Page 213: ...ountry code using the Tune Scroll control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select Subtitle Language If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle language effective only if the language is supported by the disc You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting 9other 9 Enter the country code using the Tune Scroll control ...

Page 214: ...odes SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the station will continue to play...

Page 215: ...r it will not play the disc Customers may take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code of the player a maximum of five times CAUTION The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions When this occurs the radio will indicate Disc Hot and shut off until a safe temperature is reached This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio inter...

Page 216: ...ECT button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF SEEK Button CD MODE Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selectio...

Page 217: ...ideo DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not suppor...

Page 218: ...h the MP3 WMA extension as MP3 WMA files Non MP3 WMA files named with the MP3 WMA extension may cause play back problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 WMA and will not play the file When using the MP3 WMA encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 WMA file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition Variable Bit Rates VBR are...

Page 219: ...medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 WMA files Loading times for playback of MP3 WMA files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders Loading times will increase with more files ...

Page 220: ...ty mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to 9elapsed time9 display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 WMA player cassette player or microphone and ...

Page 221: ...VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 For UConnectt Voice Recognition System VR refer to Hands Free Communication UConnectt in Section 3 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone UConnectt If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnectt in Section 3 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to Satellite Radio in this section Operat...

Page 222: ... SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED NOTE The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate The REN Multimedia system contains a radio CD DVD player USB port a 20 gigabyte hard drive HDD and a JukeBox virtual CD changer Sirius Satellite Radio is optional The 6 5 in 16 5 cm touch screen allows for easy menu selection A 20 gigabyte HDD allows uploads of music and photos from CDs or through th...

Page 223: ...Satellite Radio If Equipped Refer to your Radio specific user s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 For Hands Free Phone Communication UConnectt Voice Recognition System VR refer to Hands Free Communication UConnectt in Section 3 Operating Instructions Hands Free Co...

Page 224: ...roceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the multimedia system 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 When this feature is on a check mark will appear in the box next to the words Daylight Savings Touch the screen where the words Daylight Savings are dis played to change the current setting Show Time if Radio is Off When s...

Page 225: ...he menu 5 Touch the screen where the word Save is displayed SALES CODE RER MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED NOTE The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate The RER Multimedia system contains a radio Sirius Satellite Radio player navigation system CD DVD player USB port 20 gigabyte hard drive HDD and the UConnectt Hands Free Bluetootht cellular system NOTE If your vehicl...

Page 226: ... to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play through the system s wireless headphones This means rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional rear seat entertainment system while the driver and front seat passenger listen to the radio Other special features include direct tune music type selections traffic messaging optional easy store presets parental lockout for VESt if equ...

Page 227: ...re displayed at the top of the screen touch the bottom of the screen where the words User Clock are displayed The GPS time setting menu will appear on the screen 4 Touch the screen where the words Set Time Zone are displayed The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen 5 Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears If you do not see a time zone that you want to ...

Page 228: ...he screen where the words GPS Time are displayed The user clock time setting menu will appear on the screen 4 To move the hour forward touch the screen where the word Hour with the arrow pointing upward is dis played To move the hour backward touch the screen where the word Hour with the arrow pointing down ward is displayed 5 To move the minute forward touch the screen where the word Min with the...

Page 229: ... cable available through MOPARt See your authorized dealer for details Using this feature the iPodt audio can be played on the vehicle s sound system providing metadata Track Title Artist Al bum etc information display on radio the iPodt can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play Browse and List the iPodt contents the iPodt battery charges when plugged into the UCI connector Connecting The ...

Page 230: ...he scroll wheel on the iPodt mobile digital device Turning it clockwise forward by one click while playing a track skips to the next track Turning it counterclockwise backward by one click during the first two seconds of the track will jump to the previous track in the list and turning this button at any other time in the track will jump to the beginning of the current track RW Rewind Button Press...

Page 231: ...utton will take you to the next screen of data for that track Once you have seen all of the screens the last press of the INFO button will take you back to the Play mode screen on the radio REPEAT Button Press the REPEAT button to repeat the current playing track SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button will play the first five seconds of each track in the current list and then forward to the next son...

Page 232: ...he radio display press the Tune Scroll knob to select and start playing the track By turning the Tune Scroll knob fast you can jump through the list faster During fast scroll you may notice a slight delay in updating the informa tion on the radio display During all List modes the iPodt will display all lists in wrap around mode So if the track you wish to select is at the bottom of the list you ju...

Page 233: ...nre listing on your iPodt SATELLITE RADIO IF EQUIPPED REN REQ RER RES REU RADIOS ONLY Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This service offers over 130 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites a...

Page 234: ...croll control knob until Sirius ID is selected Press the Tune Scroll control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen ESN SID Access With REN RER Radios While in SAT mode press the MENU button on the radio faceplate Next touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen All the ESNs that appl...

Page 235: ...pted due to one of the following reasons The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio mutes Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage Operating Instructions Satellite Mod...

Page 236: ...INFO button will display information about Artist Song Title and Composer if available Pressing the INFO button again will close the INFO screen RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows TUNE Control Rotary Turn the rotary Tune Scroll control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the c...

Page 237: ...ll close the MUSIC TYPE screen Once closed seek up seek down and scan will no longer be based on your selection SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number Press the AUDIO SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number This number is used to activate deactivate or change the Sirius subscription SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When...

Page 238: ... 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnectt in Section 3 Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VEST If Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment System VESt Guide REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound sys...

Page 239: ... switch to SEEK the next listenable station up from the current setting Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK the next listenable station down from the current setting Press the button in the center of the switch to tune to the next preset that you have programmed Left Hand Switch Functions for CD Player Operation Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next track on the CD Press the bo...

Page 240: ...ter of the switch to select AM FM Satellite SAT Hard Drive HD or CD DISC mode Left Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation Press the top of the switch to SEEK the next listenable station up from the current setting Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK the next listenable station down from the current setting Press the button in the center of the switch to go to the next preset that you have pr...

Page 241: ...ton does not function for other radios VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM VES T IF EQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System VES t in cludes the following components for rear seat entertain ment A diagonal 7 in 17 8 cm Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen integrated into the center console armrest The screen features brightness control for optimum day time and nighttime viewing Opening the Rear Seat V...

Page 242: ... raised to its viewing position The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow front seat operation for easy setup in the case of younger rear seat passengers A battery powered infrared remote control snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin VESt Video Screen VESt Remote Control 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 243: ... PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turn...

Page 244: ...sunlight 7 Do not store a disc where temperatures may become too high 8 Do not play discs that are small in size or have irregular shapes CLIMATE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner pushbuttons 242 UN...

Page 245: ...ance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumu lation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance Mode Control Air Direction Use this control to choose from several pat...

Page 246: ...tlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield This setting is good for ma...

Page 247: ... of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp weather will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture build up inside the vehicle Select the Outside Air position for maximum defogging The A C will engage automatically to prevent fogging when the recirc...

Page 248: ...mpressor Then move the temperature control to the desired temperature Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped Automatic Operation The Infrared Climate Control System automatically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger To accomplish this the system gathers information from the 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 249: ... right and the Blower Control knob on the left to AUTO NOTE The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only 2 Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the Temperature Control knob Once the comfort level is selected the system will main tain that level automatically using the heating system Should the desired comfort level require air conditioning the ...

Page 250: ...e water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic Mode Preferred Automatic or Blower and Mode Pre ferred Automatic This means the operator can override th...

Page 251: ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 4 ...

Page 252: ...or out lets NOTE For all settings except full cold or full hot there is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mix Air is directed throug...

Page 253: ...ecir culation However pressing the Recircula tion Control button will temporarily put the system in recirculation mode ten minutes This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the CONTROL button to illuminate After ten minutes the system will return to normal AUTO mode function and the LED will turn of...

Page 254: ... vents When these conditions are present and the RECIRCULATION button is pressed the indicator will flash and then turn off This tells you that you are unable to go into recirculation mode at this time If you would like the system to go into Recirculation mode you must first move the Mode Knob to Panel Panel Floor and then press the RECIRCULATION button This feature reduces the possibility of wind...

Page 255: ...quickly re moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost The Defrost Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating If side win dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Side Window Demiste...

Page 256: ...lush and snow A C Air Filter If Equipped The A C Air Filter will reduce but not eliminate diesel and agricultural smells The filter acts on air coming from outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas senger compartment Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Section 7 of this manual for A C Air Filter service information or see your authorized dealer for service Refer to the Maintenance Sch...

Page 257: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 4 ...

Page 258: ...defroster is ON The de froster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the button and will turn off after approximately five minutes for the second push of the button CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the windo...

Page 259: ...s To Start 263 After Starting 264 Remote Starting System If Equipped 264 How To Use Remote Start 264 m Engine Block Heater If Equipped 266 m Automatic Transaxle 267 Brake Transaxle Interlock System 269 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 269 4 Speed 6 Speed Automatic Transaxle AutoStickt If Equipped 270 m AutoStickt If Equipped 274 AutoStickt Operation 274 AutoStickt General Information ...

Page 260: ... Stability Program ESP 283 m Power Steering 287 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces 288 Acceleration 288 Traction 288 m Driving Through Water 289 Flowing Rising Water 289 m Tire Safety Information 291 Tire Markings 291 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 295 m Tires General Information 299 Tire Pressure 299 Tire Inflation Pressures 300 Radial Ply Tires 302 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 303 Limited Use Spar...

Page 261: ...ium System If Equipped 315 General Information 319 m Fuel Requirements 319 2 4L And 2 7L Engines 319 3 5L Engine 320 Reformulated Gasoline 320 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 321 MMT In Gasoline 322 Materials Added To Fuel 322 Fuel System Cautions 322 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 323 m Flexible Fuel 2 7L Engines Only Except California Emission States 324 E 85 General Information 324 Ethanol Fuel E 85 325 Fu...

Page 262: ...oss Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 332 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 332 Overloading 332 Loading 333 m Trailer Towing 334 Common Towing Definitions 334 Trailer Hitch Classifications 336 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 337 Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight 338 Towing Requirements 339 Towing Tips 343 m Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 345 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another ...

Page 263: ...r controls or move the vehicle WARNING Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep in your car Accidents can be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal This may cause excessive heat in the exhaust system resulting in overheating and vehicle fire which may cause serious or fatal injuries...

Page 264: ...trans axle cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improp erly so follow the procedure carefully See section 6 of this manual for jump st...

Page 265: ... Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded Leave the ignition key in the ON position release the accelerator pedal and repeat the NORMAL STARTING procedure WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to...

Page 266: ...ess Entry RKE key fob while maintaining security The system has a targeted range of 328 ft 100 m The vehicle must be locked the deck lid and hood closed and the transmission in PARK in order to start the engine using the Remote Start button on the key fob NOTE Remote start requires Automatic Transaxle equipped vehicles How To Use Remote Start To enter the Remote Start mode depress the Remote Start...

Page 267: ...es two 15 minute cycles by using the key fob For a third cycle the key must be cycled to the ignition RUN position and then repeat the start sequence To shut off the vehicle when it is in Remote Start mode press the remote start button once In order to avoid inadvertent shut downs the one time press to shut down the vehicle will be disabled for two seconds after receipt of a valid remote start req...

Page 268: ...PED The engine block heater warms engine coolant 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 Inte grated Power Module Fuse Box on the driver s side of the vehicle WARNING Remember to disconnec...

Page 269: ... REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift from REVERSE PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed Before shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal NOTE You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down while shifting out of PARK Gear Selector Lever STARTING AND OPERATING 267 5 ...

Page 270: ... foot is firmly on the brake pedal WARNING 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 exiting a vehicle you should always shift the vehicle into PARK remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the gear selector lever is...

Page 271: ... the ON position Remove the cup holder liner Insert a key screwdriver or finger into the front hole then push and hold the manual override release lever forward While holding the release lever forward move the gear selector lever from PARK to NEUTRAL Release the override NOTE If this occurs even if the override is successful it is recommended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible conve...

Page 272: ... use PARK while vehicle is in motion Apply parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range When parking on a flat surface place the gear selector 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 before placing the gear selector lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it difficult ...

Page 273: ...safe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have an accident DRIVE 6 Speed Transaxle This range should be used for most city and highway driving it provides the smoothest upshifts downshifts and best fuel economy However use the AutoStickt mode and select the 5 range when frequent transaxle shifting occurs while using the...

Page 274: ...improve performance and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up DRIVE 4 Speed Transaxle This range eliminates shifts into OVERDRIVE The trans axle will operate normally in First Second and Third while in this range The 3 DRIVE range should also be used when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress NOTE Using the 3 DRIVE range while operating the vehic...

Page 275: ...ard gear selected Park P Reverse R and Neutral N will continue to operate This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle In the event that the problem has been momentary the transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Shift into PARK 3 Turn the ignition OFF and then restart the engine 4 Shift into the desired ge...

Page 276: ...wer range of gears Moving the selector lever to the Left triggers a downshift and to the Right an upshift The gear position will display in the instrument cluster on the transaxle range indicator NOTE In Autostickt mode the transaxle will only shift up or down when the driver moves the selector lever to the Right or Left AutoStickt is deactivated when the gear selector lever is shifted from the Au...

Page 277: ...l the problem is corrected ALL WHEEL DRIVE IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time on demand All Wheel Drive AWD The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required Under nor mal driving conditions the front wheels provide most of the traction If the front wheels begin to lose traction power is shifted automatically to the rear wheels The greater the front wheel...

Page 278: ...ion is indicated Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer imme diately If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving a chime will sound to alert the driver The chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle has returned to a stop Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and the gear selector is in the PARK position To release th...

Page 279: ...urb on an uphill grade You should always apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be injured Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other con trols or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully dis...

Page 280: ...tures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You wouldn t have your full braking capacity in an emergency 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 WARNING Driv...

Page 281: ...r stop WARNING Anti lock system ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only...

Page 282: ...Warning Light and the ABS Light remain on the Anti Lock brakes ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not function ing Immediate repair to the ABS system is required See your authorized Dealer Service Center When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system per forming its se...

Page 283: ...s and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS ABS TCS BAS ESP Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad vanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti Lock Brake System ABS Traction Control System TCS Brake Assist System BAS and Electronic Stability Program ESP All syste...

Page 284: ...e applied to the wheel that is not spinning This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are in the Partial Off mode Refer to Electronic Stability Program ESP in this Section of this manual BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens ing the rate and amount o...

Page 285: ...ances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions ESP cor rects for over under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter acting the over under steer condition Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by ...

Page 286: ...o the prevailing road conditions WARNING Electronic Stability Program ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can pre...

Page 287: ...y features of ESP function normally with the exception of engine power reduction This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is required to gain traction To turn ESP on again momentarily depress the ESP Control Switch This will restore the normal ESP On mode of operation WARNING In the Partial ESP mode ...

Page 288: ...ction has been detected in either the ESP or BAS system or both 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 autho rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESP Indicator Light and the ESP BAS Warning Light come on momentarily each time the i...

Page 289: ...ered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering a...

Page 290: ...re is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or whe...

Page 291: ...result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the t...

Page 292: ...se serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stop ping distances Therefore after driving through standi...

Page 293: ...65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have th...

Page 294: ...k tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect Ratio of section height to section width of tire written in percent 10 5 Section width in inches in R 9R9 means radial construction 9D9 means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 292 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 295: ...ons i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits 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 design...

Page 296: ... symbol certifies that the tire is in compli ance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Two digit number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured 03 means ...

Page 297: ...r Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard STARTING AND OPERATING 295 5 ...

Page 298: ...e the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exce...

Page 299: ...to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capaci ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the se...

Page 300: ...298 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 301: ... and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail...

Page 302: ... uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed either on the face of the driver s door or on the driver s side B pillar Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information section o...

Page 303: ...ld tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially i...

Page 304: ... with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Don t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause...

Page 305: ...d is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to your spare Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Prolonged use of limited use spare or an incorrect tire size on either front wheel may damage transaxle differential and result in loss of vehicle mobility Do not ins...

Page 306: ...t it is not Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling Since it is not the same tire replace or repair the original tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity WARNING The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than 50 mph 80 km h Keep inflated ...

Page 307: ...r than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual for additional information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for more than 30 ...

Page 308: ...n the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could los...

Page 309: ... be found on the original equipment tire Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling and ride of your vehicle We recommend that you contact your original equipment or an autho rized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability WARNING Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some c...

Page 310: ... tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer readings Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in Fast tire wear Uneven tire wear such as feathering and one sided wear Vehicle pull to right or left Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right Alignment will not correct this condition See your dealer for proper diagnosis Impro...

Page 311: ...cle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop i...

Page 312: ...cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mi 1 km aft...

Page 313: ...ly update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information For example your vehicle may have a recom mended cold parked for more than three hours placard pressure of 30 psi 207 kPa If the ambient temperature i...

Page 314: ...lve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni toring Sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation ...

Page 315: ...s The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle and inflate each tire to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value Once the system receives th...

Page 316: ...compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 4 For each subsequent ignition key cycle a chime will...

Page 317: ...is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Three Trigger Modules mounted in three of the four wheel wells Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages which display in the Electronic Vehicle Informa...

Page 318: ...a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure those flashing in the EVIC graphic to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update the graphic display in the EVIC...

Page 319: ...ay a 9CHECK TPM SYS TEM9 message for three seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will no longer flash and the 9CHECK TPM SYS TEM9 message will no longe...

Page 320: ...re below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle the TPM Telltale Light will remain ON a chime will sound and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure value in the graphic display 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid In addition the EVIC will display ...

Page 321: ...on is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States KR5S120123 Canada 2671 S120123 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2 4L AND 2 7L ENGINES 2 4L and 2 7L engines are designed to meet ...

Page 322: ... high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experience these symptoms try another brand of gasoline with the ap propriate octane rating for your engine before consider ing service for the vehicle Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gas...

Page 323: ...Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION For vehicles equipped with a 2 4L or 3 5L engine DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or E85 Etha nol Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components NOTE The 2 7L engine is now rated for E85 Ethanol use EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES Only vehicles with ...

Page 324: ... It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu lated gasolines MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed un...

Page 325: ...additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless ga...

Page 326: ...es from entering the vehicle FLEXIBLE FUEL 2 7L ENGINES ONLY EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES E 85 GENERAL INFORMATION The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powe...

Page 327: ...ely 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline WARNING Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury Never have any smok ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame E 85 Badge STARTING AND OPERATING 325 5 ...

Page 328: ...mperature is above 90 F 32 C you may experience hard starting and rough idle following start up even if the above recommendations are followed SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL FOR FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES E 85 AND GASOLINE VEHICLES FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu lated engine oils These special requirements are included in Mopart engine oils and in equivalent oils meeting Chrysler Specif...

Page 329: ...ence an increase in fuel con sumption You can expect your fuel economy and driving range to decrease by about 30 compared to gasoline operation REPLACEMENT PARTS Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV are designed to be compatible with ethanol Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com patible parts CAUTION Replacing fuel system components with non ethanol com...

Page 330: ...cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle After removing the gas cap place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle s surface Fuel Filler Door 328 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 331: ...el tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system and could cause the A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Fuel Filler Door Features STARTING AND OPERATING 329 5 ...

Page 332: ...n if the gas cap is not secured properly Make sure that the gas cap is tight ened each time the vehicle is refueled When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full LOOSE FILLER CAP MESSAGE If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap in loose improperly installed or damaged a gASCAP message will be displayed in the instrument cluster Tighten the gas cap unti...

Page 333: ...572 kg 3 5 L R T 3568 lbs 1618 kg 3 5 L R T AWD 3738 lbs 1696 kg If the seatbacks are folded for carrying cargo do not exceed the specified GVWR and GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear of the driver s door The label contains the following information Name of manufacturer Month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Ax...

Page 334: ...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 an accident Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as...

Page 335: ...t you have exceeded either GAWR but the total load is within the specified GVWR you must redistribute the weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration Note that neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been exceeded Vehicle with a GVWR of 4480 EXAMPLE ONLY ...

Page 336: ... the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the tr...

Page 337: ... Weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases it should not be less than or more than 10 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area Frontal Area is the maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer and its cargo Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight just a...

Page 338: ...intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1587 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehi...

Page 339: ...ered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Section 5 of this manual 2 Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields guards are not recommended for use with all 4 cylinder and 2 7L engines with automatic transaxle Please refer to the follow...

Page 340: ...which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle The trailer tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipme...

Page 341: ...ue weight could unload the rear suspension of the tow vehicle decreasing vehicle stability Negative trailer tongue weight could cause the trailer to squat and potentially become disengaged from the tow vehicle resulting in a runaway trailer condition Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle driv etrain components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Avoid tow...

Page 342: ... performance or damage to brakes axle engine transaxle steering suspension chassis structure or tires Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking ...

Page 343: ...er Refer to Tires General Information in this section for information on tread wear indicators and for proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Infor mation in this section for information on replacement tires and for proper tire replacement procedures Re placing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Re...

Page 344: ...e s hy draulic brake lines It can overload your brake sys tem and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis tance When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights and W...

Page 345: ...you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip practice turning stopping and backing the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic Make sure all trailer and vehicle lights are working properly including hazard flashers 4 Pin Connector 7 Pin Connector STARTING AND OPERATING 343 5 ...

Page 346: ...ed for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer tow ing in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual NOTE Check the four speed automatic transaxle fluid level before towing AutoStickt six speed transmission is sealed and the fluid level cannot be checked See your authorized dealership service center for assistance Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Don t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When ...

Page 347: ...ng this section please consult your authorized dealer to for full details on the towing capabilities of the vehicle RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle Damage to the driv etrain will result NOTE If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the grou...

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Page 349: ...age 351 Preparations For Jacking 352 Jacking Instructions 352 m Jump Starting Procedures Due To A Low Battery 358 m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 361 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 362 Towing With The Ignition Key 362 Towing Without The Ignition Key 363 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 363 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 363 Towing Without Power Override Transaxle Inte...

Page 350: ... key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways Slow down In city traffic While stopped put transaxle in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed If the pointer rises to the H red mark the i...

Page 351: ... to High This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle when safe Turn the air conditioner off and wait until the pointer drops back into the normal range After appropriat...

Page 352: ...icle speed will be reduced to 53 mph 85 km h until the engine oil temperature is reduced NOTE The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of 53 mph 85 km h You may of course reduce your vehicle speed further if needed JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never get any part of your bod...

Page 353: ...under the load floor in the trunk Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the trunk Spare Tire Removal Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down Spare Tire and Jack Stowage WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351 6 ...

Page 354: ...e vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo site the jacking position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is be...

Page 355: ...k the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in park a manual transmission in reverse Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack 1 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly WHA...

Page 356: ... the jack is partially expanded the tension between the two attachment points holds the jack handle in place 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground Removing Jack Handle From Jack 354 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 357: ...Jacking Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 6 ...

Page 358: ...igher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right using the swivel wrench Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stabil...

Page 359: ...ation 9 Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area Secure the assembly using the means provided WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided 10 Place the deflat...

Page 360: ...automatic transaxle cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully Do not use a booster battery or...

Page 361: ...RNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result 3 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal loads 4 Remove the protective cover over the remote jump start positive battery post in the engine compartment Connect one end of the jumper cable to the positive battery post Connect the other end of the same cabl...

Page 362: ...y let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery 8 When removing the jumper cables reverse the se quence exactly Be careful of the moving belts and fan 9 Reinstall the protective cover over the remote jump start positive battery post NOTE Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Section 7 of this manual for information on accessing the battery for ...

Page 363: ...quipped with Traction Con trol turn the system to Partial OFF before attempting to rock the vehicle Refer to Par tial Off Mode under Electronic Stability Pro gram ESP in Section 5 of this manual WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle and tire damage or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels ...

Page 364: ...mph 40 km h Exceeding these towing limits may cause a transaxle failure If the transaxle is not operative or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 mi 25 km the vehicle must be transported either with a flat bed truck or with the front wheels off the ground All Wheel Drive Your All Wheel Drive vehicle must be transported on a flat bed truck CAUTION If the vehicle being towed requires steering ...

Page 365: ...ound as transaxle damage can result If rear towing is the only alternative a front end dolly must be used Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission is only permitted within the limitations described in this section TOWING THIS VEH...

Page 366: ...e the brake transaxle interlock system There is an override system that allows you to shift out of PARK in case of loss of power To activate the override system Firmly apply the parking brake Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position Remove the cupholder liner Insert a key screwdriver or similar object into the front hole then push and hold the manual override release lever forward ...

Page 367: ... 371 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 371 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 372 m Replacement Parts 373 m Authorized Dealer Service 374 m Maintenance Procedures 374 Engine Oil 374 Engine Oil Filter 378 Drive Belt 378 Spark Plugs 379 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 379 Catalytic Converter 379 Maintenance Free Battery 381 Air Conditioner Maintenance 382 7 ...

Page 368: ... 394 Brake System 394 Automatic Transaxle 397 Front And Rear Wheel Bearings 400 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 400 Cleaning Center Console Cupholders 405 m Fuses Totally Integrated Power Module TIPM 406 m Vehicle Storage 411 m Replacement Bulbs 411 m Bulb Replacement 412 Headlight Bulb Replacement 412 Fog Lights 415 Taillights Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights Replacement 416 Lice...

Page 369: ... Center High Mounted Stop Light 418 m Fluids And Capacities 420 m Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 422 Engine 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 7 ...

Page 370: ...2 4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 371: ...2 7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 7 ...

Page 372: ...3 5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 5L Engine 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 373: ...will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic conve...

Page 374: ...unning and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if the vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test the vehicle may fail the test This vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to...

Page 375: ...iced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive the vehicle as you normally would in order for the OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether the vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not ready if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have the ve...

Page 376: ...ave any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic mainten...

Page 377: ...und and only when the engine is hot will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the range markings on the dipstick Either the range mark ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the range and MAX at the high end of the range Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of the range mark...

Page 378: ...tem NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 000 mi 10 000 km or 6 months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer recom mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine...

Page 379: ...Engine SAE 10W 30 engine oil is preferred for all operating temperatures The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For informatio...

Page 380: ...cy for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area ENGINE OIL FILTER The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection All of this manufacturer s engines have a full flow type disposable oil filter Use a filter of this type for replace ment The quality of replacement filters varies consider ably Only high quali...

Page 381: ...llow the dusty or off road condi tions maintenance interval if applicable WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle wit...

Page 382: ...lting in possible damage to the converter and the vehicle NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your...

Page 383: ...he engine compartment for jump starting To access the battery turn the steering wheel fully to the right and remove the inner fender shield WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Don t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately wi...

Page 384: ...er tightening If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage as battery damage can result AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm s...

Page 385: ... be done by an experienced technician Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Us...

Page 386: ... on the inside of the box with your thumb and forefinger and pulling outward while lightly lifting upward on the door with your other hand Once disconnected the dampener will retract under neath the instrument panel if you release it 4 Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover 5 Remove the A C Air Filter by pulling it straight out of the...

Page 387: ...rChrysler dealership 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 manufacturers recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Fluids Lubrica...

Page 388: ...ed and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated 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 directly into the lock cylinder WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non abrasive c...

Page 389: ...freeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water 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 EXHAUST SYSTEM The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you no...

Page 390: ...he Safety Tips section of this manual COOLING SYSTEM WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position The fan is tempera ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni tion switch is in the ON position You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from...

Page 391: ...ing tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks Cooling System Drain Flush and Refill The system should be drained flushed and refilled at the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule in Sec tion 8 of this manual If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system clea...

Page 392: ...lycol based coolants is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals This coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100 000 mi 160 000 km before replacement To prevent reducing this ex tended maintenance period it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these rec...

Page 393: ...must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant and to ensure that coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add coolant when the engine is overheate...

Page 394: ...e should be between the ADD and FULL lines shown on the bottle 6 Cylinder Engines the level of the coolant in the pressurized coolant bottle should be between the COLD and FULL range on the bottle when the engine is cold The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant Advise your service atte...

Page 395: ...olant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools the cooling system should be pres sure tested for leaks Maintain coolant concentration at 50 HOAT engine coolant minimum and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of t...

Page 396: ... make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Components should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence of degradation that could cause failure FUEL SYSTEM Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are designed with tubes and special connects connections and clamps which have unique material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deterio rated ga...

Page 397: ... heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Ensure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present NOTE Often fluids such as oil power steering fluid and brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings Therefore oil wetness at the hose coupling area is...

Page 398: ...level in the master cylinder when per forming underhood services Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap If necessary add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser voir Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear Brake fluid leve...

Page 399: ...r to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture CAUTION Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid all brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE The automatic transaxle and differential assembly are contained within a single housing The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked whenever the veh...

Page 400: ...r cold Hot fluid is approximately 180 F 82 C which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is driven at least 15 mi 24 km Hot fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips Cold fluid is at a temperature below 80 F 27 C 7 Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated Then remove dipstick and note the reading a If the fluid is hot the reading should be in the crosshatched...

Page 401: ...shing fluid make certain that the dipstick cap is re seated properly Transmission Fluid and Filter Changes Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter at the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual In addition change the fluid and filter if the transaxle is disassembled for any reason Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its perform...

Page 402: ...poses your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and under body protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the r...

Page 403: ...s and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder which will scratch metal and painted surfaces Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the lower e...

Page 404: ...d regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use Mopart Wheel Cleaner 05066247AB or equivalent or select a nonabrasive non acidic cleaner Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Only Mopart or equivalent is recommended Do not use oven cleaner Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh b...

Page 405: ... or Armorall Use Mopart Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery Cleaning Leather Upholstery Mopart Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be...

Page 406: ...ns apply Mopart Multi Purpose Cleaner to a clean damp cloth and remove stain Use a fresh damp towel to remove soap residue Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen tialst products Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopart Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the ...

Page 407: ...ution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Dry with a soft tissue CLEANING CENTER CONSOLE CUPHOLDERS Removal Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift up ward Cleaning Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish ...

Page 408: ... assembly This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover Refer to the following chart for FUSES TIPM location Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 40 Amp Green TIPM Fuse and Relay Center 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 409: ...gnition Off Draw IOD Power Mir ror Switch Climate Controls 7 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw IOD Sense 1 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 8 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw IOD Sense 2 9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed Power Seats if equipped PZEV Air Pump if equipped 10 20 Amp Yellow Battery Feed Cabin Compartment Node CCN 11 15 Amp Lt Blue Selectable Power Out let 12 20 Amp Yellow 13 20 Amp Y...

Page 410: ...tion Off Draw IOD Wireless Control Module WCM Clock Steering Control Module SCM Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 18 40 Amp Green Battery Feed Auto Shutdown ASD Re lay 19 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw IOD Power Amp Feed 2 if equipped 20 15 Amp Lt Blue Ignition Off Draw IOD Radio 21 10 Amp Red 22 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Cli mate Controls Hot Cupholder if equipped 23 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto...

Page 411: ... Red Ignition Run Occu pant Classification Module OCM Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 28 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Occu pant Classification Module OCM Occupant Restraint Controller ORC 29 Hot Car No Fuse Re quired 30 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Run Heated Seats If Equipped 31 10 Amp Red 32 30 Amp Pink Auto Shutdown ASD Relay Feed 1 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4...

Page 412: ...Lock Brakes ABS Module if equipped Electronic Stability Program ESP Module If Equipped Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 35 40 Amp Green Battery Feed Anti Lock Brakes ABS Module If Equipped Electronic Stability Program ESP Module If Equipped 36 30 Amp Pink Battery Feed Pas senger Door Module PDM Driver Door Module DDM 37 25 Amp Clear 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 413: ...ow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected 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 Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution Center labeled IOD Ignition Off Draw Disconnect the negative cable from the battery REPLACEMENT BULBS All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base Alumi...

Page 414: ...t Park Turn Signal Side Marker Light 3157AK Front Fog Light 9145 H10 Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL W16W 921 Rear Tail Stop 3157K Decklid Tail Light T3 25 Rear Turn Signal 3157AK Backup Light 3157K License Light 168 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Bulb Replacement 1 Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlamp Headlight 412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 415: ...rasp the connector 3 Rotate bulb and connector1 4 turn and pull outward from assembly CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life Headlight Housing Rear View Twisting Bulb From Socket MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 7 ...

Page 416: ...ace the bulb 5 If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 6 Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate clockwise1 4turn to secure Removing Halogen Bulb From Assembly 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 417: ...he inner fender shield 3 Rotate bulb and connector1 4turn counterclockwise 4 Pull bulb off of connector and replace with a new one CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Fog Light and Connector MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 7 ...

Page 418: ...al brake and taillights and backup lights are located in the rear corner body panel housing Changing the Rear Corner Taillight Bulbs 1 Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner behind the taillight Rear Tail Light Pull Back Trunk Liner 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 419: ...sp the taillight and pull firmly outward pushing gently on the studs from inside to disengage the light housing 4 Twist and remove socket from light 5 Remove bulb from socket and replace Location Plastic Wing Nuts Changing Tail Light Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 7 ...

Page 420: ...se 3 Pull bulb from socket replace and reattach the light assembly with the two retaining screws Center High Mounted Stop Light 1 Open the trunk lid to find the centrally located high mounted stop light Location and Removal of Rear License Light Assembly High mounted Stop Light Bulb Replacement 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 421: ... remove socket from the back of the light housing 3 Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket into the housing by locking it in place with a twist Changing High Mount Stop Light Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 7 ...

Page 422: ... 5L Engine with AWD All Wheel Drive 17 3 Gals 65 5 L 2 4L PZEV Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle 18 4 Gals 69 7 L Engine Oil with Filter 2 4 Liter Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 4 5 Qts 4 26 L 2 7 Liter Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 5 5 Qts 5 2 L 3 5 Liter Engine SAE 10W 30 API Certified 5 5 Qts 5 2 L 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 423: ...la or equivalent 7 7 Qts 7 3 L 2 7 Liter Engine Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 9 8 Qts 9 3 L 3 5 Liter Engine Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11 6 Qts 11 0 L Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 7 ...

Page 424: ... fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Engine Oil 3 5L Use API Certified engine oil SAE 10W 30 is recommended Refer to the engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Stan dard MS 6395 Oil Filter 2 4L Mopart 04884900AB or equivalent Oil Filter 2 7L 3 5L Mopart 04884899AB or equivalent Spark Plugs 2 4L EXCEPT P...

Page 425: ... Gap 050 in 1 27 mm Spark Plugs 3 5L ZFR5LP 13G Gap 050 in 1 27 mm Fuel Selection 2 4L 2 7L 87 Octane Fuel Selection 2 7L EX CEPT CALIFORNIA EMIS SION STATES E 85 Ethanol Fuel Selection 3 5L 87 to 89 Octane PZEV Partial Zero Emission Vehicle MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 7 ...

Page 426: ... Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Mopart DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not avail able then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir Mopart ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 427: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emissions Control System Maintenance 426 m Maintenance Schedule 426 Required Maintenance Intervals 429 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 428: ...tified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound indicating that an ...

Page 429: ...r Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 or under Odometer Trip Odom eter under Instrument Cluster Descriptions in Section 4 At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or be...

Page 430: ...ership service center Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle 428 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 431: ... 000 12 Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary 12 000 20 000 12 Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped 12 000 20 000 12 Inspect the Constant Velocity CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 mi 20 000 km or 12 months 24 000 40 000 24 Inspect the exhaust system Perform the first inspec tion at 12 000 mi 20 000 km or 12 months 24 000 40 000 24 Inspect the front suspensio...

Page 432: ...ary 30 000 50 000 30 Change the automatic transaxle fluid filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing 60 000 100 000 60 Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary 90 000 150 000 90 Flush and replace the engine coolant 100 000 160 000 60 Replace the spark plugs on 2 4L PZEV 2 7L and 3 5L engines 102 000 170 000 102 Replace the power steering pu...

Page 433: ... 2 7L engines 120 000 200 000 120 P artial Z ero E missions V ehicle This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner but is not required to maintain emissions warranty WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service ...

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Page 435: ... Need Assistance 435 Chrysler LLC Customer Center 436 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 436 In Mexico Contact 437 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 437 Service Contract 437 m Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 438 m MOPARtParts 439 m Reporting Safety Defects 439 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 439 In Canada 439 m Publication Order Forms 440 9 ...

Page 436: ...m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 441 Treadwear 441 Traction Grades 441 Temperature Grades 442 434 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 437: ...now Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSI...

Page 438: ...ed dealer ship They want to know if you need assistance If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the concern you may contact the Manufacturer s Cus tomer Center Any communication to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle...

Page 439: ...vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s Service Contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s Service Contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any que...

Page 440: ...re efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Ca...

Page 441: ...nd remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor ...

Page 442: ...rward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia grams charts and detailed illustrations These practi cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by ste...

Page 443: ...rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices ...

Page 444: ...se the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The tempe...

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Page 446: ...g 51 60 Airbag Deployment 62 Airbag Light 52 59 65 79 171 Airbag Maintenance 64 Airbag Side 54 59 60 Airbag Window Side Curtain 55 59 60 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 171 Alignment and Balance 308 All Wheel Drive AWD 275 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 233 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 389 390 420 Disposal 392 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 279 Anti Lock Warning Light 279 Anti...

Page 447: ...l Additives 399 Autostick 274 Ball Joints 385 Battery 381 Gas Caution 381 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 26 Location 381 Bearings 400 Belts Drive 378 Beverage Cooler 161 Body Mechanism Lubrication 386 B Pillar Location 295 Brake Assist System 282 Brake Parking 276 Brake System 278 394 Anti Lock ABS 279 Fluid Check 396 424 Hoses 395 Master Cylinder 396 Parking 276 Warning Light 179 Brakes 278 ...

Page 448: ...tion Exhaust Gas 78 CD Compact Disc Player 220 223 CD Compact Disc Player Maintenance 241 Cellular Phone 89 223 224 241 Center High Mounted Stop Light 418 Chains Tire 309 Changing A Flat Tire 350 Chart Tire Sizing 292 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 372 Child Restraint 67 69 73 76 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 71 73 Child Safety Locks 34 Cigar Lighter 155 Clean Air Gasoline 320 Cle...

Page 449: ...390 Coolant Capacity 420 Coolant Level 389 392 Disposal of Used Coolant 392 Drain Flush and Refill 389 Inspection 392 Points to Remember 392 Pressure Cap 391 Radiator Cap 391 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 389 420 422 Corrosion Protection 400 Crankcase Ventilation Module 20 Cruise Light 174 Cup Holder 127 158 405 Customer Assistance 435 Customer Programmable Features 188 Data Recorder Event 65 De...

Page 450: ...er 289 DVD Player Video Entertainment System 239 E 85 Fuel 324 Electric Rear Window Defrost 256 Electric Remote Mirrors 86 Electrical Power Outlets 153 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 140 Electronic Stability Program ESP 283 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 181 Emergency In Case of Jacking 350 Jump Starting 358 Towing 362 Emergency Trunk Release 39 40 Emission Control System Main...

Page 451: ...Oil Viscosity 377 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 62 Entry System Illuminated 20 Ethanol 321 Event Data Recorder 65 Exhaust Gas Caution 78 323 388 Exhaust System 387 Extender Seat Belt 51 Fabric Care 403 404 Filler Location Fuel 170 328 Filters Air Cleaner 379 Air Conditioning 254 383 Automatic Transaxle 399 Engine Oil 378 422 Engine Oil Disposal 378 Flashers 348 Hazard Warning 348 Turn Signal ...

Page 452: ...Power Steering 385 424 Fluids 422 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 422 Fog Lights 132 176 415 Folding Rear Seat 126 127 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 361 Front Wheel Bearings 400 Fuel 319 Adding 328 Additives 322 Clean Air 320 Ethanol 321 Filler Cap Gas Cap 170 328 Filler Door Gas Cap 170 Gasoline 319 Gauge 170 Hoses 394 Light 171 Materials Added 322 Methanol 321 Octane Rating 319 422 Requirements 31...

Page 453: ... 17 115 319 General Maintenance 374 Glass Cleaning 404 Glove Compartment 161 Gross Axle Weight Rating 332 335 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 332 334 GVWR 332 Hands Free Phone UConnect 89 223 224 Hard Drive HDD 220 223 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 289 Hazard Warning Flasher 348 Head Restraints 125 Headlights 412 Bulb Replacement 412 Cleaning 402 High Beam 134 179 Hig...

Page 454: ...er Vehicle 181 Inside Rearview Mirror 85 Instrument Cluster 168 170 Instrument Panel and Controls 167 Instrument Panel Cover 403 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 405 Integrated Power Module Fuses 406 Interior Appearance Care 403 Interior Lights 129 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 136 Introduction 4 Jack Location 351 Jack Operation 350 352 Jacking Instructions 352 Jump Starting 358 Key Programming 1...

Page 455: ... Bulb Replacement 412 Center Mounted Stop 418 Daytime Running 132 Dimmer Switch Headlight 130 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 284 Engine Temperature Warning 172 Fog 132 176 415 Headlight Switch 130 Headlights 130 Headlights On With Wipers 137 High Beam Indicator 179 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 130 Interior 129 License 418 Lights On Reminder 132 Low Fuel 171 Malfunction Indic...

Page 456: ...m 310 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 73 Lubrication Body 386 Lumbar Support 122 Maintenance Free Battery 381 Maintenance General 374 Maintenance Procedures 374 Maintenance Schedule 426 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 178 372 Manual Service 440 Map Reading Lights 129 Master Cylinder Brakes 396 Methanol 321 Mini Trip Computer 184 Mirrors 85 Automatic Dimming 86 Electric Powered...

Page 457: ...or Reset 173 184 Oil Engine 374 422 Capacity 420 Change Interval 173 184 376 426 Checking 374 Dipstick 374 Disposal 378 Filter 378 422 Filter Disposal 378 Identification Logo 376 Materials Added to 378 Recommendation 376 420 Synthetic 377 Viscosity 377 420 Oil Filter Change 378 Oil Filter Selection 378 Oil Pressure Light 171 Onboard Diagnostic System 371 372 Opener Garage Door HomeLinkt 143 Operat...

Page 458: ...utlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 153 Seats 123 Steering 287 Steering Checking 385 Sunroof 150 Windows 35 Power Steering Fluid 385 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 50 Preparation for Jacking 352 Pretensioners Seat Belts 48 Programmable Electronic Features 188 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 26 Radial Ply Tires 302 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 391 Radio Broadcast Signals 191 Radio N...

Page 459: ...emote Keyless Entry Sedan 21 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 236 Remote Starting System 28 Remote Trunk Release 39 Replacement Bulbs 411 Replacement Keys 16 Replacement Parts 373 Replacement Tires 307 Reporting Safety Defects 439 Resetting Oil Change Indicator 173 184 Restraint Head 125 Restraints Child 67 Restraints Infant 68 Rotation Tires 309 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 79 Safety Checks Out...

Page 460: ...Procedure 46 Seat Belts Sedan 40 Seats 120 Adjustment 120 Cleaning 127 404 Head Restraints 125 Heated 123 Lumbar Support 122 Power 123 Rear Folding 126 127 Rear Folding Sedan 160 Reclining 121 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 389 422 Selection of Oil 376 Sentry Key Immobilizer 14 Sentry Key Programming 16 Sentry Key Replacement 16 Service Assistance 435 Service Contrac...

Page 461: ...Fails to Start 263 Starting Procedures 261 Steering Linkage 386 Power 287 385 Tilt Column 139 Wheel Tilt 139 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 236 Storage 160 411 Storage Vehicle 253 Stuck Freeing 361 Sun Roof 150 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 51 Synthetic Engine Oil 377 System Navigation 223 Tachometer 172 Taillights 416 Telescoping Steering Column 139 Temperature Control Automa...

Page 462: ...nt 308 Chains 309 Changing 350 Compact Spare 303 Flat Changing 357 General Information 299 High Speed 302 Inflation Pressures 300 Jacking 350 Life of Tires 306 Load Capacity 295 296 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 310 Quality Grading 441 Radial 302 Replacement 307 Rotation 309 Safety 291 299 Sizes 292 Snow Tires 309 Spare Tire 351 Spinning 305 Tread Wear Indicators 306 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 33...

Page 463: ...r 399 Maintenance 397 Operation 267 Overdrive 271 272 Selection of Lubricant 424 Transmission Range Indicator 172 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 26 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 143 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 26 Transporting Pets 77 Tread Wear Indicators 306 Trip Odometer 172 Trip Odometer Reset Button 174 Trunk Release Emergency 39 40 Trunk Release R...

Page 464: ...ion Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 296 331 333 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 253 411 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Video Entertainment System Rear Seat Video System 239 Viscosity Engine Oil 377 Voice Recognition System VR 115 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 170 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 438 Washer Adding Fluid 138 387 Washers Windshield ...

Page 465: ...35 Windshield Defroster 244 250 251 Windshield Washers 134 138 Fluid 387 Windshield Wiper Blades 386 Windshield Wipers 134 Wiper Blade Replacement 386 387 Wipers Intermittent 136 YES Essentialst Fabric Cleaning Procedure 404 INDEX 463 10 ...

Page 466: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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