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Dodge 2009 Challenger, Owner'S Manual

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About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276,278
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 278,281
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 381
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 372
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Air Conditioning Controls

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374,375
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230,374
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,53
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,55,69,160
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,52
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,52
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 380,381,408

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 278,281
Anti-Lock Warning Light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168,280

Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 18
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . 18
Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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INDEX

Summary of Contents for 2009 Challenger

Page 1: ...2009 CHALLENGER C H A L L E N G E R Chrysler LLC 81 226 0916 Second Edition Printed in U S A OWNER S MANUAL 2009 147914 Dodge LC22 Challenger indd 1 9 8 08 3 39 42 PM...

Page 2: ...eptions 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...

Page 3: ...ICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 239 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 8 MAINTENAN...

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

Page 6: ...d be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your autho...

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

Page 8: ...you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is vis...

Page 9: ...ICATIONS 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 INTR...

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Page 11: ...Removal 13 Key In Ignition Reminder 14 Sentry Key 15 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 16 General Information 17 Vehicle Security Alarm 18 Rearming Of The System 18 To Arm The System 18 To...

Page 12: ...2 Wind Buffeting 34 Trunk Lock And Release 34 Trunk Safety Warning 35 Trunk Emergency Release 36 Occupant Restraints 36 Lap Shoulder Belts 37 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 42 Seat Belt Preten...

Page 13: ...ne Break In Recommendations 67 Safety Tips 68 Transporting Passengers 68 Exhaust Gas 68 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 69 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 7...

Page 14: ...ore information refer to Keyless Go If Equipped under Starting Procedure in Section 5 of this manual Wireless Ignition Node WIN The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It...

Page 15: ...or locking the glove box You can keep the valet key with you when valet parking To remove the valet key from the Fob slide the mechani cal latch at the top of the Fob sideways with your thumb and then...

Page 16: ...in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seri ously or fatally injured Don t leave the key in the ignition A child could op...

Page 17: ...re is a problem with the electronics This condition will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation vehicle running fo...

Page 18: ...t an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure This procedure consists of programming a blank transmitter to the vehicle electron ics A blank transmitter is one that has nev...

Page 19: ...procedure to program up to eight keys If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter with inte grated key contact your authorized dealer for details NOTE If a programmed key is lost see your authori...

Page 20: ...rm The System Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door LOCK switch while the driver or passenger door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE tran...

Page 21: ...cle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm If th...

Page 22: ...KE allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a handheld radio transmitter The transmitter does not need to b...

Page 23: ...sing the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least four seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the UNLOCK button whi...

Page 24: ...tton 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and t...

Page 25: ...Center EVIC in Section 4 When not using the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least four seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press the...

Page 26: ...st 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 interior lights will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for thre...

Page 27: ...ov hazardouswaste perchlorate Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Battery access is through a door located on the rear of the fob Insert a sm...

Page 28: ...ails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitte...

Page 29: ...le NOTE If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and then shut down 10 seconds later The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode For security power window and power...

Page 30: ...t the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON position in order to drive the vehicle For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve...

Page 31: ...d lock your vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous fo...

Page 32: ...in the LOCK or ACC position a chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically if all of the following conditions are met 1 The Automatic Door Lo...

Page 33: ...0 km h Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Unlock Doors Automati cally on Exit under Personal Settings Customer P...

Page 34: ...ious setting NOTE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver s door control both of the door windows There is...

Page 35: ...AUTO Down Feature The driver s door power window switch and passenger door power window switch have an AUTO down fea ture Press the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go d...

Page 36: ...eting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open then adjust the sunroof opening to mini mize the buffeting TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pressing...

Page 37: ...Open sym bol will display until the trunk is closed TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the inside...

Page 38: ...ear seat belts for the driver and all passengers the front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and the supplemental side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a wind...

Page 39: ...hey can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury...

Page 40: ...the forces of a collision best Continued WARNING Continued Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even...

Page 41: ...h plate will contact the quarter trim panel Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap 3 When the belt is...

Page 42: ...can cause internal injuries Ribs are not as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your stron gest bones will take the force in a collision Continued WARNING Continued A sho...

Page 43: ...is straight If you cannot straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on...

Page 44: ...e the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing...

Page 45: ...e seat belt The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts Once the warning is triggered the BeltAlert will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for...

Page 46: ...ert can be reactivated by repeating this pro cedure NOTE When the BeltAlert is deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the driver s seat belt is unbuckled Autom...

Page 47: ...he belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a...

Page 48: ...river side front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger side front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are em bossed...

Page 49: ...signed to open only when the airbags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizens ba...

Page 50: ...s front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Side curtain airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protec...

Page 51: ...om 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to information on Child Restrai...

Page 52: ...comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel This vehicle has supplemental side curtain air bags and they need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or windo...

Page 53: ...adiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON position These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster the instru ment panel and...

Page 54: ...e to their full size The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time that it takes to blink your eyes The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the d...

Page 55: ...es not mean something is wrong with the airbag system If you do have a collision that deploys the airbags any or all of the following may occur The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra sions...

Page 56: ...ized dealer as soon as possible Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment with the vehicle stopped and the vehicle communication network intact and the...

Page 57: ...us to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov...

Page 58: ...nt investigation the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performanc...

Page 59: ...tiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant or 4 Otherwise required by law Data Parame...

Page 60: ...trained in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a missile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on yo...

Page 61: ...the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren in this section Rearward facing child seats must NE...

Page 62: ...hould 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 periodically A child s s...

Page 63: ...raint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it Buckle the child into the sea...

Page 64: ...il able for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retrofit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachment...

Page 65: ...strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with this symbol on it Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector for attach...

Page 66: ...res with the child restraint installation instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it This should stow the...

Page 67: ...b bing To release simply unbuckle the seat belt by de pressing the button allowing the webbing to retract into the retractor In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on t...

Page 68: ...rap WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child res...

Page 69: ...avoided The engine oil transmission fluid and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high quality and energy conserving Oil fluid and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated clima...

Page 70: ...and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventu...

Page 71: ...xhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checkin...

Page 72: ...sidewall for cuts and cracks Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the con...

Page 73: ...ture 76 Power Mirrors 76 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 77 Vanity Mirrors 77 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 77 Slide On Rod And Extender Features Of Sun Visor 78 uconnect phone If Equipped 79 Operation 81 Pho...

Page 74: ...d Seats 116 Folding Rear Seat 117 To Open And Close The Hood 119 Lights 120 Headlight Switch 120 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 121 Headlights On With Wipers Available With Auto Headlights Only 121...

Page 75: ...A Desired Speed 131 To Deactivate 131 To Resume Speed 131 To Vary The Speed Setting 131 To Accelerate For Passing 132 Overhead Console 133 Courtesy Reading Lights 133 Sunglasses Storage 134 Garage Do...

Page 76: ...nting Sunroof Express 142 Sunshade Operation 142 Wind Buffeting 143 Sunroof Maintenance 143 Ignition Off Operation 143 Sunroof Fully Closed 143 Electrical Power Outlets 143 Cupholders 146 Front Cuphol...

Page 77: ...he button at the base of the mirror A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any c...

Page 78: ...ur passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex...

Page 79: ...ster Refer to Rear Window Features in this Section for further information Vanity Mirrors An vanity mirror is on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cove...

Page 80: ...t is parallel to the side window grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position To use the extender feature of the sun visor grab the extender...

Page 81: ...connect phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands Free Profile Version 0 96 or higher See the uconnect website for supported phones For uconnect customer support visit the foll...

Page 82: ...button location may vary with the ra dio The individual buttons are described in the Operation section The uconnect phone can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth cellular phone Se...

Page 83: ...d say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the combined form voice com mand Phonebook New Entry or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands...

Page 84: ...d after the beep say Pair a Phone and follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identi fication Number PIN which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone Y...

Page 85: ...to call For example you can say 234 567 8901 The uconnect phone will confirm the phone number and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call by Saying a Name Press the PHON...

Page 86: ...gnation e g Home Work Mobile or Pager This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry if desired When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are addin...

Page 87: ...le after you start the vehicle A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the uconnect phone Depending on the maximum number of entries down...

Page 88: ...send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth link is busy In this case the user must first disconn...

Page 89: ...cellular and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the Phonebook Edit feature Delete uconnect Phonebook Entry NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle...

Page 90: ...ntries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be dele...

Page 91: ...on 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 inco...

Page 92: ...ing that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the VOICE RECOG NITION button while a call is in progress and make a second phone...

Page 93: ...ds or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the uconnect phone and transfer of the call to the cellular phone After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can conti...

Page 94: ...ot reachable and the uconnect phone is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Emergency and the uco...

Page 95: ...assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for the U S 1 877 213 4525 for Canada 55 14 3454 for Mexico City and 1 800 712 3040 for outside Mexico C...

Page 96: ...can press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say 3 7 4 6 Send Saying a number or sequence of numbers followed by Send is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service cen ter menu...

Page 97: ...will be given the choice to change it Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster and supported by your cellular phon...

Page 98: ...ITION button Following the beep say Mute In order to un mute the uconnect phone Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button Following the beep say Mute off Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call to and from...

Page 99: ...tton and say Select or Delete Also see the next two sections for an alternate way to select or de lete a paired phone Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using an...

Page 100: ...For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the uconnect phone Voice Training feature may be used To enter this training mode follow one of the two...

Page 101: ...n sitting a few feet meters away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium v...

Page 102: ...rmance may be compromised with the convertible top down Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road s...

Page 103: ...erally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your cellular phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC posit...

Page 104: ...102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 105: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3...

Page 106: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 107: ...e 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 Franc...

Page 108: ...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...

Page 109: ...STEM VR IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System VR Operation This Voice Recognition system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak i...

Page 110: ...time you can say the words Cancel Help or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application For example if you...

Page 111: ...nu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the d...

Page 112: ...ollowing com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of avai...

Page 113: ...eviously recorded memos During the playback you may press the VR button to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo Pre...

Page 114: ...s and phrases when prompted by uconnect phone For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched o...

Page 115: ...rd as well as up and down to control the position of the seat The power seatback switch is used to adjust the angle of the seatback Push forward or rearward on the switch to change the position of the...

Page 116: ...seat only while the vehicle is parked CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls Manual Front Seatback Recline To recline 1 Lean forward in the se...

Page 117: ...Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Adjust the restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise it pull upward...

Page 118: ...ion you can choose from High Low or Off heat settings Amber indicators in the top portion of each switch indicate the level of heat in use Press the switch once to select High level heat ing Press the...

Page 119: ...nic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical conditions must exer cise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures espec...

Page 120: ...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 locke...

Page 121: ...ease lever located under the left side of the instrument panel 2 Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the...

Page 122: ...d is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure the hood latch is fully latched before driving LIGHTS Headlight Switc...

Page 123: ...the system is on the headlight time delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF To turn the automatic system off move t...

Page 124: ...erval begins when the headlight switch is turned off If you turn the headlights parking lights or ignition switch ON again the system will cancel the delay If you turn the headlights off before the ig...

Page 125: ...ghts either press the headlight switch again or turn off the headlight switch An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on NOTE The fog lights will operat...

Page 126: ...driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on High Beam Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the multifunction lever...

Page 127: ...ight but not the trunk light To restore interior light operation either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch Dimmer Control The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is l...

Page 128: ...ghtens all text displays such as the odometer Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever op...

Page 129: ...a maximum of approximately 23 seconds between cycles WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid su...

Page 130: ...s are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO A position In addition the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature The Headlights O...

Page 131: ...just the steering wheel while driving The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cau...

Page 132: ...e ON OFF button again The system and the indicator light will turn off WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or caus...

Page 133: ...he brake pedal press the clutch pedal to the floor manual transmission or Pull the speed control lever toward you to CANCEL Pushing and releasing the ON OFF button or turning off the ignition erases t...

Page 134: ...ecrease Each time the lever is tapped speed decreases To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using...

Page 135: ...oads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy reading lights an optional universal garage door opener HomeLink storage for sunglasses and a...

Page 136: ...n the compartment door to open Push on the raised bar to close GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage d...

Page 137: ...ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death Programming HomeLink Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the Home...

Page 138: ...n 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 P...

Page 139: ...ss the programmed HomeLink button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button...

Page 140: ...Step 3 with the following 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until HomeLink has successfully accepted the...

Page 141: ...onds until the EVIC message states CHANNELS CLEARED Note that all channels will be erased Indi vidual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security...

Page 142: ...The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to opera...

Page 143: ...ening Sunroof Partially Press and hold the switch in the rearward position Release the switch when the sunroof is in the position desired and it will stop moving If you continue to hold the switch in...

Page 144: ...retract Remove the obstruc tion if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents closing press the switc...

Page 145: ...inutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF Opening either door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit under Personal...

Page 146: ...engine starting WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not use a three prong adapter Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and...

Page 147: ...ery 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 plugg...

Page 148: ...king lights Refer to Interior Lights under Lights in Section 3 Rear Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats The cupholders are positioned forward i...

Page 149: ...Console Armrest The center console armrest slides forward with three detents to provide flexibility for comfort cupholder use and shifting ease Rear Cupholders Sliding Console Armrest UNDERSTANDING TH...

Page 150: ...n coin holder designed to hold various size coins The center console may also be equipped with a Universal Consumer Interface UCI UCI supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod and iPhone devices Refer to Un...

Page 151: ...again To prevent excessive battery drain use the defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing th...

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Page 153: ...ectronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 169 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 171 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 172 Trip Functions 173 Keyless Go Display If Equipped 175 Compas...

Page 154: ...erating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped 194 Operating Instructions uconnect phone If Equipped 194 Clock Setting Procedure 194 Sales Code RES AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3...

Page 155: ...iPod Using Radio Buttons 218 Play Mode 219 List Or Browse Mode 220 uconnect studios Satellite Radio If Equipped REN REQ RER RES Radios Only 222 System Activation 222 Electronic Serial Number Sirius I...

Page 156: ...e Surround DSS If Equipped 227 Remote Sound System Controls 228 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 229 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 230 Climate Controls 230 Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System 230...

Page 157: ...ets 5 Heated Seat Switch 9 Ignition Switch 2 Instrument Cluster 6 ESP OFF Switch 10 Trunk Release Switch 3 Glove Compartment 7 Hazard Warning Switch 11 Headlight Switch 4 Radio 8 Climate Control UNDER...

Page 158: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 159: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 4...

Page 160: ...ctronic speed control is on 5 Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute RPM x 1000 for each gear range Ease up on the accelerator before reaching the r...

Page 161: ...for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required In this case you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine...

Page 162: ...der the hood yourself refer to Section 7 and follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 9 Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the tu...

Page 163: ...iving to the prevailing road conditions and do not switch off the Electronic Stability Program ESP 13 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light Brake Assist System BAS Warning Light The malfunc...

Page 164: ...beam headlights are on Push the multifunction lever away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high beam 16 Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn on for five to eight seconds as...

Page 165: ...ions exist Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a Check Gascap message will display in the EVIC i...

Page 166: ...NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the engine the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat these steps 20 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various bra...

Page 167: ...immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have an acc...

Page 168: ...ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle...

Page 169: ...ctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS ma...

Page 170: ...ngle chime will sound when the fuel level drops to 1 8 tank 25 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD The OBD system mon...

Page 171: ...ield washer fluid is low ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display which is located in the instrument cluster Thi...

Page 172: ...MENU Button Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change between Trip Functions Performance Pages uconnect gps If Equipped System Warnings System Sta tus Personal Settings and...

Page 173: ...t the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC displays the following messages Turn Signal On with a continuous warning chime if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal...

Page 174: ...Key Push Button or Insert Key Turn To Run refer to Remote Starting System in Section 2 1 4 SKIPSHIFT Stereo If Equipped with Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS Audio Surround If Equipped with Driver...

Page 175: ...pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did...

Page 176: ...value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a text display of LOW FUEL This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel...

Page 177: ...set ALL will display during this three second window Keyless Go Display If Equipped When the ENGINE START STOP button is pressed to change ignition switch positions the Keyless Go icon momentarily app...

Page 178: ...isplay CAL until the compass is calibrated You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL message disp...

Page 179: ...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 procedu...

Page 180: ...dio Surround While in the Surround Sound menu press the FUNC TION SELECT button to change surround modes System Warnings Customer Information Features Press and release the MENU button until SYSTEM WA...

Page 181: ...elected both doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph 24 km h To make your selection press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Unlock Doors...

Page 182: ...To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SE LECT button until ON or OFF appears Headlamps On with Wipers Available with Auto Headlights Only When ON is selected and the headlight switch...

Page 183: ...dow switches radio uconnect phone if equipped power sunroof if equipped and ignition powered power out lets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF Opening a ve...

Page 184: ...ss the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning th...

Page 185: ...icle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With uconnect message will display on the radio screen Phone Button uconnect phone If Equipped Press this butt...

Page 186: ...ture operates in AM FM or Satellite if equipped frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone B...

Page 187: ...Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not curr...

Page 188: ...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 AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM mode SET But...

Page 189: ...ions that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instr...

Page 190: ...he 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...

Page 191: ...R CD RW MP3 WMA 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 recor...

Page 192: ...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...

Page 193: ...s may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders Loading times will increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading it is recommended to use...

Page 194: ...X 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 utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source an...

Page 195: ...connect phone in Section 3 Operating Instructions uconnect studios Satellite Radio If Equipped Refer to uconnect studios Satellite Radio in this section Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Lab...

Page 196: ...tunes REN or RER 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 Opera...

Page 197: ...is displayed To move the minute backward touch the screen where the word Min with the arrow pointing downward is displayed 6 To save the new time setting touch the screen where the word Save is displa...

Page 198: ...how Time if Radio is Off are displayed to change the current setting Changing the Time Zone 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the...

Page 199: ...ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VO...

Page 200: ...nutes 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...

Page 201: ...level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode SET RND But...

Page 202: ...ructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD...

Page 203: ...d 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...

Page 204: ...button to move to the next ran domly selected track Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recordin...

Page 205: ...character extension Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created wit...

Page 206: ...ayback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing...

Page 207: ...The AUX device must be turned on 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...

Page 208: ...ext 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 Holding either b...

Page 209: ...to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button For vehicles equipped with satellite radio press the SETUP button use th...

Page 210: ...ry TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Push the rotary...

Page 211: ...ostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Program Type 16 Digit Character Dis play Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock So...

Page 212: ...Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button...

Page 213: ...iscs 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 label facing up The CD will...

Page 214: ...aded 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 the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertibl...

Page 215: ...otes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported...

Page 216: ...n combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multises...

Page 217: ...ed the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be...

Page 218: ...lapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return...

Page 219: ...rate RER REN or REZ User s Manual UCI is available only if equipped as an option with these radios This feature allows you to plug an iPod into the vehicle s sound system through a 16 pin connector us...

Page 220: ...Leaving the iPod connected to the UCI system may charge it to the required level Using This Feature By using the optional connection cable to connect an iPod to the vehicle s UCI 16 pin connector por...

Page 221: ...ent track Jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the RW button Holding the RW button long enough will take you to the beginning of the current track Jump forward in the current tra...

Page 222: ...button available on sales code RES radio only Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod If the RND icon is showing on the radio display then the shuffle mode i...

Page 223: ...and the first item in that list on the second line To Exit List mode without selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode LIST button The LIST button will display the t...

Page 224: ...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 d...

Page 225: ...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 R...

Page 226: ...nna can cause signal blockage Operating Instructions uconnect studios Satellite Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the...

Page 227: ...to decrease the channel MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the Tune Scroll control knob within five...

Page 228: ...to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will sho...

Page 229: ...dio source This surround effect is available for audio from any source AM FM CD Satellite Radio or AUX and is activated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Driver Selectabl...

Page 230: ...e Information Center EVIC The EVIC features a driver interactive display which is located in the instrument cluster VOLUME Button The VOLUME button controls the sound level of the sound system Press t...

Page 231: ...e EVIC is in the Compass Temp Audio screen press the SCROLL button to seek up and down radio stations tracks chapters files etc depending on which radio is in the vehicle CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To ke...

Page 232: ...n 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 perf...

Page 233: ...ntrol Use this control to regulate the tem perature of the air inside the passenger compartment The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperature...

Page 234: ...imed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear Bi Level Air is directed through the instrument panel center console and floor outlets NOTE For all setti...

Page 235: ...is dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield To improve fuel economy use these modes only when necessary Recirculation Control Use this button to block the flow of outside air from coming into t...

Page 236: ...l counterclockwise Economy Mode If economy mode is desired press the A C button to turn off the indicator light and the A C compressor Then move the temperature control to the desired temperature Remo...

Page 237: ...ings for various weather condi tions Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protect...

Page 238: ...e side windows when the system is in the Floor Mix or Defrost mode The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake...

Page 239: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 4...

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Page 241: ...F Or 29 C 249 If Engine Fails To Start 249 After Starting 251 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 251 Manual Transmission If Equipped 252 Six Speed Manual Transmission 252 Automatic Transmission If Equipp...

Page 242: ...teering Fluid Check 275 Parking Brake 276 Manual Transmission If Equipped 276 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 277 Brake System 278 Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 278 Electronic Brake Contro...

Page 243: ...l Ply Tires 300 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 300 Tire Spinning 301 Tread Wear Indicators 302 Life Of Tire 303 Replacement Tires 303 Tire Chains 304 Snow Tires 306 Tire Rotation Recommendations 306 T...

Page 244: ...Filler Cap Message 323 Vehicle Loading 323 Vehicle Certification Label 323 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 324 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 324 Overloading 324 Loading 325 Trailer Towing 325 Common...

Page 245: ...interior heat buildup may cause serious injury or death Continued WARNING Continued 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...

Page 246: ...ch to the OFF position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting procedure WARNING Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con...

Page 247: ...ore shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal Using Fob With Integrated Key Tip Start NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping o...

Page 248: ...s firmly on the center of the button to secure it into position Removing the Button 1 The ENGINE START STOP button can be removed from the ignition switch for regular ignition key use 2 Insert the met...

Page 249: ...seconds release the button wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting procedure If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting release the button To Turn Off t...

Page 250: ...ing brake NOTE If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position the system will automatically time out after 60 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position If the vehicle...

Page 251: ...ays IGNITION MODE RUN Press the ENGINE START STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE OFF Extremely Cold Weather Below 20 F or 29 C To ens...

Page 252: ...on Automatic Transmission Only If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any excess fuel press and hold th...

Page 253: ...r engages The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds Once this occurs release the accelerator pedal turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat th...

Page 254: ...r foot resting on the clutch pedal or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch Refer to Electronic Brake Control System...

Page 255: ...g from sixth to fifth The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and fourth gear Make sure you move the shift lever into second or fifth gear If you let the shift lever move in the direc...

Page 256: ...ater than 3 mph 5 km h the reverse inhibitor activates to help prevent shifts into REVERSE When at a complete stop you may notice light shift efforts into REVERSE with the ignition key ON and increase...

Page 257: ...ge is displayed the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from first gear to fourth gear After you shift the transmission to fourth gear you can press the clutch in and shift to another forward gear...

Page 258: ...into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal WARNING It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not...

Page 259: ...lled transmission provides a precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self calibrating Therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the bre...

Page 260: ...to help control the condition This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in DRIVE position After the transmission cools down it will return to normal operation...

Page 261: ...al position With Keyless Go If Equipped To activate the override with a valid keyfob FOBIK inside of the vehicle and without the brake pedal pressed press the START STOP button once to go to the ACC p...

Page 262: ...ng from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between...

Page 263: ...king brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the...

Page 264: ...range when frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain travel ing into strong head winds or...

Page 265: ...o prevent engine overspeed while downshifts occur earlier than in other gear range selections CAUTION Never race the engine with the brakes on and the vehicle in gear and never hold the vehicle on an...

Page 266: ...al condition and it will not cause damage to the transmission The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting from PARK into any other gear position Transmission Limp Home Mode The tr...

Page 267: ...REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears Gear Ranges...

Page 268: ...as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage The following indicators should be used to ensure...

Page 269: ...transmission damage WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You...

Page 270: ...leration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in the Limp Home Mode In this mode the transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is...

Page 271: ...ore control during passing city driving cold slippery conditions mountain driving trailer towing and many other situations Autostick Operation By placing the shift lever in the D Drive position it can...

Page 272: ...he right an upshift The gear position will display in the instrument cluster on the transmission range indicator NOTE In Autostick mode the transmission will only shift up or down when the driver move...

Page 273: ...ce traction under the rear driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear wheels You could lose control of the vehicl...

Page 274: ...vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flowing water can wear away the road or path s surface and caus...

Page 275: ...ng through standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that...

Page 276: ...will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power a...

Page 277: ...k is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho rized dealer No chemical flushes should be used in any p...

Page 278: ...ual transmission first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill it is important to apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission...

Page 279: ...l down and then remove your foot from the pedal To release the parking brake push down on the parking brake pedal and then release WARNING Never use PARK position on an automatic transmis sion as a su...

Page 280: ...vident by increased pedal travel during application greater pedal force required to slow or stop and potential activation of the Brake Warning Light In the event power assist is lost for any reason fo...

Page 281: ...y experience the following when the brake system goes into Anti Lock The ABS motor running it may continue to run for a short time after the stop The clicking sound of solenoid valves Brake pedal puls...

Page 282: ...ng Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents Continued WARNING Continued The capabilities of an Anti Lock Brake System ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless...

Page 283: ...c brake control system commonly referred to as ESP This system includes the ABS Anti Lock Brake System the TCS Traction Control System the BAS Brake Assist System and the ESP Electronic Stability Prog...

Page 284: ...and stability A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the ot...

Page 285: ...us manner that could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others HSA Hill Start Assist Manual Transmission Only The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a...

Page 286: ...Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Sec tion 4 of this manual For vehicles not equipped with the EV...

Page 287: ...of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path The ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the...

Page 288: ...ystem has two available operating modes ESP On This is the normal operating mode for the ESP Whenever the vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this mode This mode should be used for most drivi...

Page 289: ...ily depressing the ESP OFF switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion Synchronizing ESP The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is combined with BAS indicator If the power supply is in...

Page 290: ...mains on after several ignition cycles and you have driven the vehicle several miles kilome ters at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h and the ESP is synchronized refer to Synchronizing ESP see your a...

Page 291: ...d into the sidewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for te...

Page 292: ...e size based on U S design standards blank Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT Light Truck tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches...

Page 293: ...of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specifi...

Page 294: ...owever the date code may only be on one side Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including the date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire Look for the TIN on the outboard s...

Page 295: ...s 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means the year 20...

Page 296: ...lation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s l...

Page 297: ...driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of car...

Page 298: ...an cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never overload them TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressur...

Page 299: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 297 5...

Page 300: ...fe resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflati...

Page 301: ...er a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outd...

Page 302: ...our tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining...

Page 303: ...could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically...

Page 304: ...tuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires sho...

Page 305: ...e tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that yo...

Page 306: ...ty other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Continued WAR...

Page 307: ...r use Install chains on the rear wheels as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 1 2 mile 0 8 km Continued CAUTION Continued Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h Drive cautiously and avoi...

Page 308: ...ffect the safety and handling of your vehicle 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 m...

Page 309: ...eans 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...

Page 310: ...will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this informa tion For ex...

Page 311: ...from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPM 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 s...

Page 312: ...luminate 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 inflati...

Page 313: ...e 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 20 minutes...

Page 314: ...ists of the following components Receiver module Four TPM sensors Various TPMS messages which display in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and TPM Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring...

Page 315: ...the TPM Telltale Light will turn off The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Check TPMS Warning If a system fault...

Page 316: ...lities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the...

Page 317: ...pressure value 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the TPM Telltale Light...

Page 318: ...mage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experi ence these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before co...

Page 319: ...winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol or E85 Ethanol Use of these blends ma...

Page 320: ...ve that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended with MMT red...

Page 321: ...f tune engine or certain fuel or ignition mal functions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunc...

Page 322: ...tilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal...

Page 323: ...NOTE When removing the fuel filler cap lay the cap tether in the hook located on the fuel filler door Fuel Filler Cap Fuel Filler Cap If Equipped STARTING AND OPERATING 321 5...

Page 324: ...the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled Continued WARNING Continued Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable...

Page 325: ...System in Section 7 VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the Vehicle Certification Label This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicate...

Page 326: ...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 coul...

Page 327: ...e weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate NOTE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the...

Page 328: ...total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination Note that GCWR ratings include a 150 lbs 68 kg allowance for the presence of a driver Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The...

Page 329: ...sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight...

Page 330: ...u in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum GTW towable for your given drivetra...

Page 331: ...ler with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear...

Page 332: ...oad on your vehicle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new...

Page 333: ...t 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 g...

Page 334: ...on for the proper tire replacement procedures Re placing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not inter...

Page 335: ...ng 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...

Page 336: ...emale Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn 7 Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 334 STAR...

Page 337: ...nge the automatic transmission fluid and filter according to the interval specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer tow ing in the Maintenance Schedule Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control I...

Page 338: ...ng System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods put transmission in NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed...

Page 339: ...rations For Jacking 347 Jacking And Changing a Tire 348 Compact Spare Tire 352 Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation If Equipped 352 Jump Starting 355 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 358 Towing A Disabled Ve...

Page 340: ...assistance the Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even though the ignition switch is in the LOCK position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher may wear down your battery IF Y...

Page 341: ...and you hear a chime turn the engine off immediately and call for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want...

Page 342: ...The TIREFIT system is located under an access panel in the trunk 1 Air pump hose 2 Power plug and cable 3 AIR PUMP switch 4 Pressure gauge TIREFIT Location TIREFIT Kit 340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

Page 343: ...uthorized dealer for assistance Continued WARNING Continued Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIRE FIT is harmful if inhaled swallowed or abs...

Page 344: ...lever in PARK automatic transmission or gear manual trans mission and start the engine 9 Press the switch 3 on the air pump to I ON The air pump should start to inflate the tire and the tire sealant w...

Page 345: ...proceed to the following step NOTE If a tire pressure of 26 psi 1 8 bar is not obtained within five minutes the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistan...

Page 346: ...e tire pressure is set to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label press the AIR PUMP switch 3 to 0 OFF and turn off the engine 28 Disconnect the TIREFIT system from the tire and reinstall th...

Page 347: ...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 body under a vehicle that is on a jack Never start or run the engine...

Page 348: ...the jack 1 Open the trunk 2 Lift the access cover using the pull strap 3 Remove the fastener securing the spare tire 4 Remove the spare tire 5 Remove the fastener securing the jack Opening The Access...

Page 349: ...as far from the edge of the roadway as possible Avoid icy or slippery areas 2 Set the parking brake and place the shift lever into PARK automatic transmission or REVERSE manual transmission 3 Turn OFF...

Page 350: ...and set an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Continued WARNING Continued Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle whe...

Page 351: ...minum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle WARNING To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel cover...

Page 352: ...till on the ground 4 Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange 5 Rai...

Page 353: ...he cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the...

Page 354: ...ssure This tire is designed as an emergency spare only Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h speed WARNING The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only Installation of this limited use spare tire aff...

Page 355: ...nstall the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the...

Page 356: ...ate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft lb 135 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your a...

Page 357: ...angerous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully Continued WARNING Continued Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or cloth ing Don t...

Page 358: ...ke place the automatic transmis sion in PARK manual transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position on both vehicles 4 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri c...

Page 359: ...ent cluster remains on continuously after starting the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery 8 When removing the jumper cables reverse the above sequence exactly Be careful of the moving b...

Page 360: ...t wheels Then shift back and forth between RE VERSE and DRIVE Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin ning the wheels is most effective NOTE Turn off t...

Page 361: ...sition The only ap proved method of towing without the ignition key is with a flatbed truck Proper towing equipment is neces sary to prevent damage to the vehicle Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Ve...

Page 362: ...flatbed truck Damage to the transmission may result Do not tow the vehicle from the rear Damage to the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as da...

Page 363: ...ssions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 366 Replacement Parts 367 Dealer Service 368 Maintenance Procedures 368 Engine Oil 368 Engine Oil Filter 371 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 372 Maintenance Free B...

Page 364: ...ght Bulbs 402 Bulb Replacement 403 Low Beam Headlight High Beam Headlight Park Turn Light Models With Halogen Headlights If Equipped 403 Low Beam Headlight High Beam Headlight And Park Turn Light Mode...

Page 365: ...t Reservoir 2 Air Cleaner Filter 7 Engine Oil Fill 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 4 Coolant Pressure Cap 9 Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 Remote...

Page 366: ...Filter 2 Coolant Pressure Cap 7 Engine Oil Fill 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 5 Power Steering Fluid R...

Page 367: ...though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the...

Page 368: ...s 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...

Page 369: ...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...

Page 370: ...about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the enginee...

Page 371: ...l Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil while the...

Page 372: ...te API The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 3 5L Engine SAE 10W 30 engine oil is preferred for for all operating temperatures The engine oil filler...

Page 373: ...nce may be impaired by supplemental additives Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filte...

Page 374: ...er hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high qual...

Page 375: ...the area imme diately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an ou...

Page 376: ...ecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by...

Page 377: ...n Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubri cated periodically with a lith...

Page 378: ...s located in the front of the engine compartment Be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system...

Page 379: ...nections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required WARN...

Page 380: ...vil 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 ex...

Page 381: ...near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position The fan is tempera ture controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in th...

Page 382: ...r drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant antifreeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT RE MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Co...

Page 383: ...plug the radiator Continued CAUTION Continued This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant anti freeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze...

Page 384: ...the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the...

Page 385: ...authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze in open containers or allow it...

Page 386: ...evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check engine coolant antifreeze freeze point in the radiat...

Page 387: ...r maintenance intervals WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake tem...

Page 388: ...ction for the correct fluid type WARNING Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire Continued WARNING Continued Use...

Page 389: ...tain the proper level Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genu ine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turer s recommended fluid may c...

Page 390: ...ants and Genu ine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type Continued CAUTION Continued The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does not require adjustment under normal operating condit...

Page 391: ...cy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks In addition avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals Rear Axle Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by remov...

Page 392: ...re Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicl...

Page 393: ...ccident or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos sible The cost of such repairs is considered the respon sibility of the owner If you c...

Page 394: ...lstery MOPAR 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...

Page 395: ...type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio ante...

Page 396: ...rom the vehicle to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning the Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild...

Page 397: ...se having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates...

Page 398: ...ink Windshield Wiper 11 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brake System ABS Valves 12 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan Lo High 13 50 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake System ABS Pump Motor 14 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Descr...

Page 399: ...ion Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel This center contains fuses and relays Access Panel Rear Power Distribution Center MAINTAININ...

Page 400: ...e correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem i...

Page 401: ...Amp Yellow Power Outlet 10 11 12 13 14 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control Cluster Security Mod ule if equipped 15 16 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 17 20 Amp Yellow Cluster 18 20 Amp Yellow S...

Page 402: ...on trol Module SCM 31 32 33 34 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 35 5 Amp Orange Antenna Module if equipped Power Mir rors 36 25 Amp Clear Hands Free Phone if equipped Radio 37 15 Amp Blue...

Page 403: ...the driver power window switch and the passenger power window switch are fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 13 If you experience temporary or permanent loss of these systems see your author...

Page 404: ...t instructions All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Low...

Page 405: ...elf If a headlight bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service WARNING A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlights when the HEADLIGHT switch is turned ON...

Page 406: ...e the bulb and socket assembly from the housing 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace ment bulb 4 Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing and rotate the socket clockwi...

Page 407: ...k of the tail light assembly 4 Pull back the trunk liner 5 Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the tail light assembly 6 Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to access the b...

Page 408: ...from the tail light assembly 10 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 11 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail light assembly and then turn it cl...

Page 409: ...s an assembly see your authorized dealer License Light 1 Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia 2 Remove the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly an...

Page 410: ...s 5 7 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 7 0 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 3 5 Liter Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11 1 Quarts 10 5 Liters 5...

Page 411: ...ct SAE grade Engine Oil 5 7L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to the engine oil fill cap for cor rect SAE grade Spark...

Page 412: ...be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmis sion Flui...

Page 413: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance 412 Maintenance Schedule 412 Required Maintenance Intervals 414 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S...

Page 414: ...vidual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator sys...

Page 415: ...horized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can...

Page 416: ...needed Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required main...

Page 417: ...or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints...

Page 418: ...gine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the fro...

Page 419: ...r 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cle...

Page 420: ...er filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension...

Page 421: ...Engine Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the manual transmiss...

Page 422: ...lter Rotate tires Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends...

Page 423: ...if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the manual transmission fluid if equipped add as necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrys...

Page 424: ...our vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the spark plugs 3 5L Engine Replace the timing belt 3 5L Engine Flu...

Page 425: ...air conditioning filter if equipped Replace the spark plugs 5 7L Engine Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the...

Page 426: ...filter Rotate tires Replace the air conditioning filter if equipped Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the manual transmission fluid if equipped add as necessary Odometer Reading D...

Page 427: ...the following Most of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C driving in dusty conditions or stop and go driving Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Sign...

Page 428: ...ING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a se...

Page 429: ...ests 429 If You Need Assistance 429 Chrysler LLC Customer Center 430 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 430 In Mexico Contact 430 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 431 Se...

Page 430: ...Publication Order Forms 433 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 434 Treadwear 435 Traction Grades 435 Temperature Grades 435 428 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE...

Page 431: ...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...

Page 432: ...tion 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...

Page 433: ...hin three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service con tract call the manufacturer s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer...

Page 434: ...MOPAR PARTS MOPAR fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized dealer They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United State...

Page 435: ...Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Ex...

Page 436: ...nd engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler LLC vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and main tenance procedures as well as specifications capabili ties and safety...

Page 437: ...and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration co...

Page 438: ...s established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive load ing either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire...

Page 439: ...INDEX 10...

Page 440: ...Pressure Tires 298 Airbag 46 Airbag Deployment 51 53 Airbag Light 52 55 69 160 Airbag Maintenance 55 Airbag Side 47 52 Airbag Window Side Curtain 47 52 Alarm Light 166 Alarm Panic 24 Alarm Security Al...

Page 441: ...60 265 Special Additives 389 Torque Converter 263 Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode 264 268 Autostick 269 Axle Fluid 410 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 410 Battery 372 Emergency Starting 355 Jump Sta...

Page 442: ...on Monoxide Warning 68 320 Cargo Vehicle Loading 323 Cellular Phone 79 Center High Mounted Stop Light 407 Certification Label 323 Chains Tire 304 Changing A Flat Tire 345 Chart Tire Sizing 290 Check E...

Page 443: ...oolant Level 379 383 Disposal of Used Coolant 383 Drain Flush and Refill 380 Inspection 383 Points to Remember 384 Pressure Cap 382 Radiator Cap 382 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 380 408 409 Corrosi...

Page 444: ...te Mirrors 76 Electrical Power Outlets 143 Electronic Brake Control System 281 Electronic Power Distribution Center Fuses 397 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 129 Electronic Stability Program E...

Page 445: ...il Filter 371 Oil Filter Disposal 371 Oil Selection 370 408 Oil Synthetic 371 Overheating 338 Starting 243 Temperature Gauge 159 Engine Oil Viscosity 370 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 54 Entry Sy...

Page 446: ...stem 379 Engine Oil 368 369 Power Steering 275 Fluids 409 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 409 Fog Lights 123 162 Folding Rear Seat 117 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 358 Fuel 316 Adding 320 Additives 319...

Page 447: ...68 Glass Cleaning 393 Gross Axle Weight Rating 324 326 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 324 326 GVWR 324 Hands Free Phone uconnect 79 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 272 Haz...

Page 448: ...Restraint 58 59 Information Center Vehicle 169 Instrument Cluster 156 158 Instrument Panel and Controls 155 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 393 Integrated Power Module Fuses 394 Interior Appearance Car...

Page 449: ...ghts 121 Brake Assist Warning 288 Brake Warning 164 278 Bulb Replacement 402 403 Center Mounted Stop 407 Courtesy Reading 124 133 Cruise 158 Daytime Running 122 Dimmer Switch Headlight 123 124 Electro...

Page 450: ...2 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 166 Service 402 403 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 168 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 166 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 166 307 Traction Control 288 Turn Signal 70...

Page 451: ...rip Computer 173 Mirrors 75 Automatic Dimming 75 Electric Powered 76 Electric Remote 76 Exterior Folding 76 Heated 77 Outside 76 Vanity 77 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure Sys...

Page 452: ...Operating Precautions 365 Outside Rearview Mirrors 76 Overdrive 262 Overhead Console 133 Overheating Engine 160 338 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 433 Paint Care 389 Panic Alarm 24 Parking Brake 276...

Page 453: ...Radio Remote Controls 228 Radio Satellite uconnect gps 222 Rear Cupholder 146 Rear Seat Folding 117 Rear Window Defroster 149 Rear Window Features 149 Recorder Event Data 56 Recreational Towing 336 Re...

Page 454: ...s 68 Safety Information Tire 289 Safety Tips 68 Satellite Radio Antenna 223 Satellite Radio uconnect studios 222 Schedule Maintenance 412 Seat Belt Maintenance 394 Seat Belt Reminder 43 Seat Belts 36...

Page 455: ...etting the Clock 183 194 198 207 Settings Personal 178 Shift Indicator Light 255 Shifting 256 Automatic Transmission 256 260 265 Shoulder Belts 37 Side Airbag 47 52 Side Curtain Window Airbag 47 Side...

Page 456: ...358 Sun Roof 140 Sunglasses Storage 134 Sunroof Maintenance 143 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 46 Sway Control Trailer 327 Synthetic Engine Oil 371 System Remote Starting 26 Tachometer 158 Tele...

Page 457: ...Monitor System TPMS 307 Pressure Warning Light 166 Quality Grading 434 Radial 300 Replacement 303 Rotation 306 Safety 289 296 Sizes 290 Snow Tires 306 Spare Tire 345 Spinning 301 Trailer Towing 332 Tr...

Page 458: ...260 Shifting 256 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 25 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink 134 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 20 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 2...

Page 459: ...er Hazard 338 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 158 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 432 Washer Adding Fluid 376 Washers Windshield 126 127 376 Washing Vehicle 390 Water Drivin...

Page 460: ...nection 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...

Page 461: ...2009 CHALLENGER C H A L L E N G E R Chrysler LLC 81 226 0916 Second Edition Printed in U S A OWNER S MANUAL 2009 147914 Dodge LC22 Challenger indd 1 9 8 08 3 39 42 PM...

Page 462: ...includes SRT8 2010...

Page 463: ...in the U S or Roadside Assistance new vehicles purchased in Canada in electronic format We hope you find it useful If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle you may obtain a printed copy...

Page 464: ...34 VOICE COMMAND 36 UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 37 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 38 BRAKE TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK MANUAL OVERRIDE 38 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCI...

Page 465: ...vehicle purchase For your convenience the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural...

Page 466: ...ss or other combustible materials The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP ATF 4 MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC COPYRIGHT 20...

Page 467: ...DRIVER COCKPIT 4 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

Page 468: ...5 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

Page 469: ...t Airbag Warning Light Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE Brake Warning Light Malfunction...

Page 470: ...r Fluid Low Indicator Door Ajar Indicator Decklid Ajar Indicator Odometer Messages ECO Fuel Saver Indicator Lo tirE Low Tire Pressure gASCAP Fuel Cap Fault noFUSE Fuse Fault CHAngE OIL Change Engine O...

Page 471: ...ton x2 twice within five seconds Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off To drive the vehicle press the UNLOCK button insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON R...

Page 472: ...cally after 10 seconds To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting press the button again Stopping Place the shift lever in PARK Press the ENGINE START STOP button once The ignitio...

Page 473: ...ignition will switch to the OFF position Keyless Go Functions NOTE The following functions are with the driver s foot OFF the Brake Pedal Clutch Pedal Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position Startin...

Page 474: ...could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front...

Page 475: ...ld restraint rearward and downward into the seat WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly...

Page 476: ...d Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked Manual Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seatback Recline Lean forward in the seat and lift the seatback release lever then lean back to the desired positio...

Page 477: ...e loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to retract out of the way Power Seats The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions The seat switch controls forward ba...

Page 478: ...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 u...

Page 479: ...ement and or degrade the material of the seat TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN The tilt telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column Pull the lever...

Page 480: ...ssing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK...

Page 481: ...at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button Release both buttons at the same time Flashing Lights With Lock The turn signal lights...

Page 482: ...for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation Mist Push the end of the lever inward to the first detent when a single wipe is desired Washer Operation Push the end of the lever...

Page 483: ...on A fog light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the fog lights are on Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument pane...

Page 484: ...where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Do not use Electronic Speed Control in h...

Page 485: ...s Manual on the DVD for further information MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation Use recirculation for maximum A C operation For window defogging turn the recirculation button off Recirculation i...

Page 486: ...in in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again Venting Sunroof Press and release the VENT button and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent...

Page 487: ...NON TOUCH SCREEN RADIOS Sales Code RES Sales Code RES RSC ELECTRONICS 24...

Page 488: ...a portable device such as an MP3 player or a cassette player to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing t...

Page 489: ...TOUCH SCREEN RADIOS Navigation Radio Sales Code RER Multimedia Radio Sales Code REN ELECTRONICS 26...

Page 490: ...hard key to seek through radio stations in AM FM or SAT bands Seek through tracks in CD or iPod modes or through songs in the HDD playlist RBZ Radio Touch the SCAN soft key right or left arrow soft k...

Page 491: ...pper left corner of the screen For RBZ Press the RADIO hard key to display AM FM SAT in the upper left corner of the screen Select the radio band by touching either the AM FM or SAT soft key Find the...

Page 492: ...ecessary use a lint free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropyl alcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50 50 Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer s precau...

Page 493: ...ILES soft key Touch the MY ADDRESS BOOK soft key then touch the HOME soft key In the Home Address Information screen touch the EDIT CONTACT soft key then touch the CHANGE ADDRESS soft key in the next...

Page 494: ...the provided interface cable The 16 pin connector port is located in the glove box or on the center console Location may vary To get into the UCI iPod mode from a non touch screen radio press the AUX...

Page 495: ...the Compass Temperature screens Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept a selection The FUNCTION SELECT button also resets trip functions UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER Programming HomeLink Begin Pro...

Page 496: ...g 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...

Page 497: ...ls WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead Failure to do so may result in...

Page 498: ...And End When an incoming call rings is announced on Uconnect press the Phone button To end a call press the Phone button Mute Or Unmute Microphone During Call During a call press the Voice Command bu...

Page 499: ...etails For vehicles not equipped with VES refer to your vehicle Owner s Manual on the DVD for Voice Command information Changing The Volume Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button then s...

Page 500: ...Transmission Frontal Area Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Max Tongue Wt 3 5L Automatic 12 sq ft 1 11 sq m 1 000 lbs 454 kg 100 lbs 45 kg 5 7L Automatic 12 sq ft 1 11 sq m 1 000 lbs 454 kg 100 lbs 45 kg Refe...

Page 501: ...lled See your authorized dealer for proper driveshaft removal and reinstallation procedures including flange orientation alignment use of thread locking compound proper bolt torque specifications etc...

Page 502: ...g Press and hold the shift lock lever down Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position and start the vehicle Reinstall the override cover Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer...

Page 503: ...ch tire and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver s side door o...

Page 504: ...s such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate the MIL after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles In most...

Page 505: ...t lever is placed in the PARK position the light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see an authorized dealer for service as...

Page 506: ...o high This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine...

Page 507: ...used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas WARNING The compact spare tire is for emergency use only Installati...

Page 508: ...Jack Spare Tire Location TIREFIT Kit Location 45 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

Page 509: ...eel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent per...

Page 510: ...and wheel Position the spare wheel tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end toward the wheel Do NOT attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare Lig...

Page 511: ...ine and then press the Power button The sealant white fluid will flow from the Sealant Bottle through the Clear Sealant Hose and into the tire NOTE Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tir...

Page 512: ...it Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire drive the vehicle 5 mi 8 km or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire Do not exceed 55 mph 88 km h Pull...

Page 513: ...h until having the tire repaired or replaced Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled swallowed or absorbed through th...

Page 514: ...ater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur WARNING When temperatures are below the freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freez...

Page 515: ...jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could res...

Page 516: ...end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery Disconnect the positive en...

Page 517: ...the Ground Rear Wheels Raised Front Wheels on the Ground RWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted RWD With a Key Shift lever must be in NEUTRAL The distance to be...

Page 518: ...the vehicle WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s...

Page 519: ...ernment officials and professional crash researchers such as those associated with universities and with hospital and insurance organizations In the event that an investigation is undertaken by Chrysl...

Page 520: ...e code s and warning light status for electronically controlled safety systems including the airbag system Vehicle speed Engine RPM Brake switch status Pedal position And other parameters depending on...

Page 521: ...the same time Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood To close the hood remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip then lower the hood slowly WARNING Be sure the hood is fully...

Page 522: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 5L Engine 59 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 523: ...5 7L Engine 60 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 524: ...6 1L Engine 61 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 525: ...overy bottle filled to MAX level Engine Oil with Filter 3 5L API Certified SAE 10W 30 engine oil meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade 6...

Page 526: ...1L API GL 5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent with MOPAR Friction Modifier Hypoid Gear Additive Axle Rear 3 5L API GL 5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent Brake Master C...

Page 527: ...km or 12 months X X X X Inspect the exhaust system Perform the first inspec tion at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months X X X X Inspect the manual transmission fluid if equipped add as necessary X X X...

Page 528: ...iles 40 000 km or 24 Months 30 000 Miles 50 000 km or 30 Months 36 000 Miles 60 000 km or 36 Months 42 000 Miles 70 000 km or 42 Months 48 000 Miles 80 000 km or 48 Months 54 000 Miles 90 000 km or 54...

Page 529: ...Amp Blue Washer Motor 2 25 Amp Natural Powertrain Control Module PCM 3 25 Amp Natural Ignition Run Start 4 25 Amp Natural EGR Solenoid Alternator 5 6 25 Amp Natural Ignition Coils Injectors 7 8 30 Am...

Page 530: ...Fuses Rear Power Distribution Center 67 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 531: ...Amp Blue Diagnostic Link Connector DLC Wireless Control Module WCM Wireless Ignition Node WIN 9 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 10 11 12 13 14 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control Cluster Security Module if equipp...

Page 532: ...ng Information label located on the driver s side door opening NOTE Refer to the Owner s Manual on the DVD for more information on the life of tires WARNING Overloading of your tires is dangerous Over...

Page 533: ...nt is recommended EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Backup Tail Stop Turn Lamp 3057 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL LED Fog Lamp If Equipped PSX24W Serviced at Authorized Dealer Fron...

Page 534: ...to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemical...

Page 535: ...vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport C...

Page 536: ...failure due to impact damage and or improper maintenance Continued WARNING Continued Tires should be inspected regularly by a qualified technician for signs of damage such as punctures impacts under...

Page 537: ...Service Life The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to your driving style tire pressure and distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be...

Page 538: ...ood Molded Splash Guards Full Vehicle Cover INTERIOR Premium Carpet Floor Mats Katzkin Leather Seats Bright Pedal Kit Door Sill Guards Premium Carpet Cargo Mat ELECTRONICS Portable Navigation Systems...

Page 539: ...NOTES 76...

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Page 541: ...te operational instructions maintenance procedures and important safety messages please consult your Owner s Manual Navigation Media Center Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle Not all fea...

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