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Dodge 2009 Charger SRT8, Owner'S Manual

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15. High Beam Light

This light will turn on when the high 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
a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. A chime will sound if the driver’s seat

belt is unbuckled during the bulb check. The Seat Belt
Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously if the
driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled after the bulb check
or when driving.

17. Shift Lever Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
shift lever selection.

18. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped

This light will turn on when the front fog lights are
ON.

19. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display
This display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions
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.
Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the TRIP
ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).

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Summary of Contents for 2009 Charger SRT8

Page 1: ...C H A R G E R S R T 8 OWNER S MANUAL 2009 ...

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

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 257 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 327 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 391 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 409 10 INDEX 419 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

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

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 The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the ...

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

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Page 11: ...nition Reminder 14 䡵 Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System 15 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 18 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm System If Equipped 18 Rearming Of The System 18 To Arm The System 18 To Disarm The System 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry System 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 To Unlock The Doors 21 To Lock The Doors 22 To Unlatch The Trunk 22 2 ...

Page 12: ...Power Windows 32 Wind Buffeting 36 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release 37 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning 38 Trunk Emergency Release 38 䡵 Occupant Restraints 38 Lap Shoulder Belts 39 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 45 Seat Belt Pretensioners 46 Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert威 46 Automatic Locking Mode If Equipped 48 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 48 Seat Belt Extender 48 Driver And Front Passenger...

Page 13: ...In Recommendations 73 䡵 Safety Tips 74 Transporting Passengers 74 Lock Your Vehicle 74 Exhaust Gas 74 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 75 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 14: ...ess Ignition Node WIN The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three with detents and one that is spring loaded The detent posi tions are LOCK ACC and ON The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When re leased from the START position the switch automatically returns to the ON position Wireless Ignition Node WIN 1 ...

Page 15: ... in the vehicle or the Fob go dead The valet key is also for 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 pull the key out of the Fob with your other hand NOTE You can insert the double sided valet key into the lock cylinders with either side up V...

Page 16: ...res under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seri ously or fatally injured Don t leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to...

Page 17: ...t the engine After turning the ignition switch to the ON position the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics In addition if the light begins to flash after the bulb check it indicates that someone used an invalid RKE transmitter to start the engine Either of these ...

Page 18: ... to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN Keep the PIN in a secure location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of RKE trans mitters Duplication of RK...

Page 19: ...egrated key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound and the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing turn on again for three seconds and then turn off The new integrated key is programmed The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter will also be pro grammed during this procedure Repeat this procedure to prog...

Page 20: ...instru ment cluster will flash Rearming of the System If something triggers the alarm and no action is taken to disarm it the system will turn the horn off after three minutes turn all of the visual signals off after 15 minutes and then the system will rearm itself To Arm the System Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door LOCK switch while the driver or passenger door...

Page 21: ... to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred the system 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 system If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes disconn...

Page 22: ...ually REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or activate the Panic Alarm from dis tances up to about 35 ft 11 m using a handheld radio RKE transmitter with integrated key The RKE transmit ter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Inserting the RKE transmitter with integrated key into the ignition switch disables all bu...

Page 23: ...s of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter Refer to Re mote Key Unlock under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter This feature can be turned on or turned off Refer to Fl...

Page 24: ...KE transmitter This feature can be turned on or turned off Refer to Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 To Unlatch the Trunk Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk Using the Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off ...

Page 25: ...es emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 Customer Key Programming If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized dealer for details RKE Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Do not touch...

Page 26: ...battery opening and snap into place General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by t...

Page 27: ...engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a targeted range of 328 ft 100 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an auto matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start How to Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start Shift lever in PARK Doors closed Hood closed Trunk closed Hazard switch...

Page 28: ...epeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15 minute cycle press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm if equipped Then prior to the end of the 15 m...

Page 29: ...ing a valid Remote Start request DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door push the door lock plunger on each door trim panel downward To unlock each door pull the door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure the key is not inside the vehicle before closing the door Door Lock Plunger THINGS TO K...

Page 30: ... personal injuries and death Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel Use this switc...

Page 31: ...bled 2 The transmission is in gear 3 All doors are closed 4 The throttle is pressed 5 The vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h and 6 The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph 24 km h under Perso...

Page 32: ...rogrammable Features under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 NOTE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the rear doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System 1 Open the rear...

Page 33: ...can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death NOTE After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys tem always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position For emergency exit with the system engaged move the door lock plunger to the UNLOCK position roll down the wi...

Page 34: ...wnward 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door NOTE After disengaging the Child Protection Door Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver s door control all the door windows Child Lock Control 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 35: ...rapped by the windows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death AUTO Down Feature The driver door power window switch and some model passenger door power window switches have an AUTO down feature Press the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go down automati cally To open the window part way press the window switch to...

Page 36: ...ally To stop the window from going all the way up during the AUTO up operation push down on the switch briefly To close the window part way lift the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop The power window switches will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off Open ing either front door will cancel this feature The time fo...

Page 37: ...sure to clear all objects from the window before closing Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the passenger doors To disable the window controls press and release the window lockout button setting it in the DOWN position To enable the window controls press and release the window lockout button again setting it ...

Page 38: ...e switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeti...

Page 39: ...sing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter twice within five seconds With the ignition switch in the ON position the Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster indicating that the trunk is open The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or the key removed from the ignition switch the Trunk Open sym ...

Page 40: ...rgency Release The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency release handle It is located on the inside of the trunk lid near the latch and is coated so that it glows in a darkened trunk Pull on the handle to open the trunk OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver an...

Page 41: ...led up properly Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the v...

Page 42: ...seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your se...

Page 43: ...e front seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap Pulling Out the Lap Shoulder Belt Latch Plate THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 2 ...

Page 44: ...ou as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger ous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your ...

Page 45: ...oulder belt are meant to be used together 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up a bit on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision Removing Slack from Belt THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VE...

Page 46: ...ill automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt a...

Page 47: ...it up and down to make sure that it is locked in position In the rear seat move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the...

Page 48: ...riggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Refer to information on Air bags in this section Like the front airbags the preten sioners are single use items After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners both must be replaced Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System BeltAlert姞 If the driver s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle ...

Page 49: ...tion 3 Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position unbuckle and then re buckle the driver s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds ending with the seat belt buckled NOTE Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off while re buckling the seat belt It may be necessary to retract the seat belt 4 Turn the ignition switc...

Page 50: ...This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking mode and activate the Vehicle Sensitive Emer gency Locking mode Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnanc...

Page 51: ...ended seating posi tions Remove and store the extender when not needed Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above th...

Page 52: ...overs for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Continued WARNING Continued Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizens band radios etc This vehicle may also be equipped with supplemental side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next...

Page 53: ...will open to allow airbag deployment If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat mounted side airbags they are marked with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of the seat Window Airbag SRS Label Location THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 2 ...

Page 54: ...with supplemental side curtain airbags do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the side curtain airbag The area where the side cur tain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental side curtain airbags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your...

Page 55: ... airbags to protect you properly Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Children 12 years old and younger should ride buck led up in the rear seat WARNING Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in ...

Page 56: ...If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided in the If You Need Customer Assistance section WARNING Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all Always ...

Page 57: ...t Acceleration Sensors Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners How the Airbag System Works The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate The front airbag inflators are de signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation from direction provided by the ORC The ORC will not detect rollover For vehicles so equ...

Page 58: ... A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up WARNING Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the airbags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have the airbag system checked right away The Driver and Front Passenger Airbag Inflator...

Page 59: ...e A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag The inflating side cur tain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The airbag inflates in about 30 ms about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area...

Page 60: ...Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those approved by Chrysler LLC Mopar威 At no time should any supplemental restraint sys tem SRS component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by Chrysler LLC Mopar威 WARNING Unapproved modifications or service procedures to t...

Page 61: ...not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particl...

Page 62: ...battery has power or until the ignition key is removed Unlocks the doors automatically NOTE The interior lights can only be deactivated if the key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is driven Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect ...

Page 63: ... authorized dealer service the system promptly The Airbag Warning Light does not come on or flickers during the six to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned ON The light remains on or flickers after the six to eight second interval The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving Event Data Recorder EDR In the event of an accident your vehicle is designed to record up t...

Page 64: ...ken by Chrysler LLC regardless of initiative the company or its designated representative will first obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for the vehicle usually the vehicle owner or lessee before accessing the elec tronic data stored unless ordered to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction i e pursuant to a warrant A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial en...

Page 65: ...le Impact acceleration and angle Seat belt status Brake status service and parking brakes Accelerator status including vehicle speed Engine control status including engine speed Transmission gear selection Cruise control status Traction stability control status Tire Pressure Monitoring System status if equipped Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time including...

Page 66: ...ewborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child Infants and Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of ch...

Page 67: ...year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and who are older than one year These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Te...

Page 68: ... child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s direction...

Page 69: ...or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Your vehicle s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child re...

Page 70: ...ting LATCH compatible child seats You should NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats so that two seats share a common lower anchorage If installing child seats in adjacent rear seating positions or if your child restraints are not LATCH compatible install the restraints using the vehi cle s seat belts Installing the LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to follow the manufacturer ...

Page 71: ...eans of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors t...

Page 72: ...hicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle 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 injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child R...

Page 73: ...le 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 the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch...

Page 74: ...anchor B and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions NOTE Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap 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 se...

Page 75: ...e limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and qualit...

Page 76: ...our Vehicle Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended even in your own driveway or garage Try to park your vehicle in a well lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of value exposed Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconsciou...

Page 77: ... or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections 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 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must b...

Page 78: ...lass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect the tread and 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 controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locki...

Page 79: ...ng Feature If Equipped 83 Driver Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer If Equipped 83 Power Mirrors 84 Heated Power Mirrors If Equipped 84 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 85 䡵 Hands Free Communication UConnect威 If Equipped 85 Operation 87 Phone Call Features 95 UConnect威 System Features 98 Advanced Phone Connectivity 103 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect威 System 104 3 ...

Page 80: ...Heated Seats 122 Folding Rear Seat 123 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 124 䡵 Lights 125 Headlight Switch 125 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 126 Headlights On With Wipers Available With Auto Headlights Only 126 Headlight Time Delay 127 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 127 Lights On Reminder 127 Fog Lights 128 Multifunction Lever 128 Overhead Console Map Reading Lights 130 Interior Lights 131 78 UN...

Page 81: ...vate 137 To Set At A Desired Speed 137 To Deactivate 138 To Resume Speed 138 To Vary The Speed Setting 138 To Accelerate For Passing 139 䡵 Overhead Console 140 Courtesy Reading Lights 140 Sunglasses Storage 140 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 141 Programming HomeLink威 142 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 145 Using HomeLink威 145 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button 146 Security 146 Troublesho...

Page 82: ... Maintenance 150 Ignition Off Operation 150 Sunroof Fully Closed 150 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 150 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 152 䡵 Cupholders 153 Front Seat Cupholders 153 Rear Seat Cupholders 153 䡵 Storage 154 Console Features 154 Cargo Area Vehicles Equipped With 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seat 155 䡵 Rear Window Features 157 Electric Rear Window Defroster 157 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 83: ...to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Adjusting Rearview Mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 3 ...

Page 84: ...e mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror NOTE The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view ...

Page 85: ...r side convex mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature If Equipped Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to resist damage The hinge has three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Driver Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you You ca...

Page 86: ...me direction you want the mirror to move Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position Heated Power Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Electric Rear Window Defroster Refer to Electric Rear Window De froster under Rear Window Features in Section 4 Power Mirror Control 84 UNDERSTAND...

Page 87: ...r Navigation User s Manual for UConnect威 system operating instructions for these ra dios Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate UConnect威 is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnect威 allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g Call ѧ Mike ѧ Work or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your cellula...

Page 88: ...he global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other with out wires or a docking station so UConnect威 works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s UConnect威 system The UConnect威 system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system Only ...

Page 89: ...dio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect威 system such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect威 system and to navigate through the UConnect威 menu structure Voice commands are required after most UConnect威 system prompts Y...

Page 90: ...y prompt say Help following the beep The UConnect威 system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the UConnect威 system from idle simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions All UConnect威 system sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and y...

Page 91: ...ne name You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7 with 1 being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect威 system However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your UConnect威 system The priority allows the UConnect威 system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are ...

Page 92: ...stored name entry in the UConnect威 phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook in the phonebook The UConnect威 system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the UConnect威 phonebook ...

Page 93: ...supported by your phone UConnect威 automatically downloads mobile phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook transfer from Mobile phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone UConnect威 automatically downloads names text names and number entries from the mobile phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See UConnec...

Page 94: ...this feature press the PHONE button and say Phonebook Download The system prompts Ready to accept V card entry via Bluetooth威 The system is now ready to accept phonebook entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威 Object Exchange Profile OBEX Please see your phone Owner s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone NOTE The phone handset must support Bluetooth威 O...

Page 95: ...h to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook call the number you just edited or return to the main menu Phonebook Edit can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For ex...

Page 96: ...tem will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work mobile pager or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Delete Erase All UConnect威 Phonebook Entries Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Era...

Page 97: ...hone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect威 system if the feature s are available on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the UConnect威 system Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently ...

Page 98: ...l The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first call refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section To combine two calls refer to Conference Call in this section Place Retrieve a Call From Hold To put a call on hold press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep This indicates that the call is on hold To bring the call back from hold press and ho...

Page 99: ...ndent To bring the call back from hold press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep Redial Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Redial The UConnect威 system will call the last number that was dialed from your cellular phone NOTE This may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect威 system Call Continuation Call continuation is the pro...

Page 100: ... switch to English Espanol or Francais Continue to follow the system prompts to complete language selection After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE After every UConnect威 language change opera tion only the language specific 32 name phonebook is usable The paired phone name is not language specific and usable across all languages Emergency A...

Page 101: ... number may be programmable on some systems To do this press Phone button and say Setup followed by Emergency The UConnect威 system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly WARNING Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UConnect威 system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has netw...

Page 102: ...ems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system You can use your UConnect威 system to access a voice mail system or an automated service such as a paging service or automated customer service line Some ser vices require immediate response selection In some instances that may be too quic...

Page 103: ...ail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature Barge In Overriding Prompts The Voice Recognition button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately For example if a prompt is asking Would you like to pair a phone clear aѧ you could press the Voice Recognition button and say Pair a Ph...

Page 104: ...ll be played through your vehicle s audio system The UConnect威 system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition NOTE Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect威 system to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situation after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through eve...

Page 105: ...ctronic device at a time If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威 connection between a UConnect威 paired cellular phone and the UConnect威 system follow the instructions de scribed in your cellular phone User s Manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say List Phones Th...

Page 106: ...lable the UConnect威 system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete UConnect威 Paired Cellular Phones Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing At the next prompt say Delete and follow the prompts You can also press the Voice Recognition button at any time while th...

Page 107: ...hen the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched OFF This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default settings enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts Voice Recognition VR For best performance adjust th...

Page 108: ...g make sure to say Send Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnect威 phonebook Phonebook Downloaded and UConnect Local name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar You can say O letter O for 0 zero 800 must be spoken eight zero zero Even though international dialing for ...

Page 109: ...lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Bluetooth威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect威 system When this happens the connec tion can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power ...

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Page 113: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...

Page 114: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again Voice Commands Primary Alternate s redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call UConnect威 Tutorial try again voice training work yes 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 115: ...YSTEM 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 into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised ...

Page 116: ...any time you can say the words CANCEL HELP or MAIN MENU These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application For example if you are in the disc menu and you are listening to FM radio you can speak commands from the disc menu or from the FM radio menu When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking v...

Page 117: ...nu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard key You may say MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands RADIO to switch to the radio mode DISC to switch to the disc mode MEMO to switch to the memo recorder SYSTEM SETUP to switch to system setup Radio AM or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave if equipped To switch to the AM band say AM or RADIO AM In this m...

Page 118: ...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 chan nel LIST CHANNEL to hear a list of available channels SELECT NAME to say the name of a channel RADIO MENU to switch to the radio menu MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say DISC In this mode you may say t...

Page 119: ...ayback you may press the VR hard key to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands REPEAT to repeat a memo NEXT to play the next memo PREVIOUS to play the previous memo DELETE to delete a memo DELETE ALL to delete all memos System Setup To switch to system setup say Setup In this mode you may say the following commands Language English Language French Language Spanish T...

Page 120: ...ed by the UConnect威 System 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 OFF This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Power Seats The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor Use this switch to move t...

Page 121: ...ause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls Power Seat Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 3 ...

Page 122: ...collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Lumbar Support This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support Turn the control lever for ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support Power Seat Recline Switch 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR V...

Page 123: ...r Adjust the restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise it pull upward on the head restraint To lower it depress the button on the post guide and push downward on the head restraint Lumbar Support Control Lever Adjustable Head Restraint UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3 ...

Page 124: ...dicators in the switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicators will illuminate for High one for Low and none for Off If High level heating is selected the system will auto matically switch to the Low level after 30 minutes of continuous operation At that time the number of indi cators illuminated changes from two to one indicating the change Operation on the low setting also turns off aut...

Page 125: ...e seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area Pull on the loops shown in the illustration to fold down either or both seatbacks These loops can be tucked away when not in use When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is...

Page 126: ...of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood 1 Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of...

Page 127: ...This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instru...

Page 128: ...tem is on the headlight time delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF To turn the automatic system off move the headlight switch out of the AUTO A position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come on in the automatic mode Headlights On with Wipers Available with Auto Headlights Only When this...

Page 129: ...he delay If you turn the headlights off before the ignition they will turn off in the normal manner NOTE The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature The Headlight delay time is programmable Refer to Delay Turning Headlights Off under Personal Set tings Customer Programmable Features under Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Sectio...

Page 130: ...r light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals headlight beam selection and passing lights The multifunction lever is located...

Page 131: ...r is moved see your autho rized dealer for service NOTE A Turn Signal On message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and a con tinuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mi 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 towar...

Page 132: ... pressing the lens Press the lens a second time to turn off the light These lights also turn on when a door is opened or when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Overhead Console 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 133: ...ghts on rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and if equipped the lighting in the door map pockets and cupholders Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position Interior Light Defeat OFF Rotate t...

Page 134: ...ion CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the wind shield wipers may result if the wiper switch is left in any position other than off Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the multifunc tion lever to the first det...

Page 135: ... the multifunction lever Windshield Washers To use the washer push the multifunction lever inward toward the steering column to the second detent and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles after releasing the multifunction lever and then resume the intermittent in...

Page 136: ...the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The tilt telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column To unlock the steering column pull the control handle outward To tilt the steering column move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull t...

Page 137: ...river comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedal to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel The switch is located on the front side of the driver s seat cushion side shield Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle Press the switch rearward to m...

Page 138: ... the pedal controls Pedal travel may become lim ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control lever located on the right side of the steering wheel operates the system 1 CANCEL 2 RESUME ACCEL 3 ON OFF 4...

Page 139: ...e it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired push the lever downward to SET DECEL and release Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE Electronic Speed Control wi...

Page 140: ...ry the Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set you can in crease speed by pushing up and holding the Electronic Speed Control lever in RESUME ACCEL When the Electronic Speed Control lever is released a new set speed will be established Tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever to RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h speed increase Each time the Electronic Speed Control...

Page 141: ... moderate hills is normal The automatic transmission will downshift while climb ing uphill or descending downhill This downshift is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your ve ...

Page 142: ...turn off the light These lights also turn on when a door is opened or when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compartment access is a push push design Push on the ra...

Page 143: ...ighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLink威 buttons are located in the overhead console and contain one two or three dots lines desig nating the different HomeLink威 channels NOTE HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink威 Buttons UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 3 ...

Page 144: ...rous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death Programming HomeLink姞 Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons erase all channels before you begin training To do this press and hold the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds The EVIC will display CLEARING CHANNELS Release the buttons when the...

Page 145: ...in rare cases The garage door may open and close while you train NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section 4 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink威 button If the channel has been trained the EVIC display will now state CHANNEL TRANSMIT If the EVIC display still states CHANNEL TRAIN I...

Page 146: ...ess the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or as...

Page 147: ...tep 3 with the following 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until HomeLink威 has successfully accepted the frequency signal The EVIC display will change from CHANNEL TRAIN ING to CHANNEL TRAINED If you unplugged the device for training plug it back in at this time Then proceed with Step 4 under Programming...

Page 148: ...seconds until the EVIC message states CHANNELS CLEARED Note that all channels will be erased Indi vidual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original transmitter Press the learn but...

Page 149: ...The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifi cations were met POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is loca...

Page 150: ...Opening Sunroof Express Press the power sunroof switch rearward and release and the sunroof will open automatically from any posi tion The sunroof will open fully and then stop automati cally This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the power sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Express Press the power sunroof switch forward and release and the sunr...

Page 151: ...ing Express Vent operation any movement of the power sunroof switch will stop the sunroof Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually However the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens NOTE The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears You...

Page 152: ...n 4 Sunroof Fully Closed Press the power sunroof switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse The 12 Volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray if equipped with an optional Smoker s Package has power available only when the ignition is ON This ...

Page 153: ...e power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent engine starting Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 3 ...

Page 154: ...will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution Continued CAUTION Continued After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle s battery Power outlets are designed for a...

Page 155: ...ders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side by side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupants elbows Front Seat Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholders UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 3 ...

Page 156: ...o four CD jewel cases Without Vehicle Entertainment System VES 威 Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the armrest 1 Release button for bottom compartment 2 Release button for top compartment 3 Top Compartment 4 Bottom Compartment You can access this compartment directly without first exposing the upper compartment by operating the Release Button for the bottom compartment ...

Page 157: ... holder designed to hold various size coins A slot in the top left and right side of the storage compartment provides clearance for power cords to pass conveniently out of the compartment with the lid closed This feature is ideal for games laptop s cell phones or other electrical equipment The console s front opening lid allows for easy access to the storage compartment for both the driver and the...

Page 158: ...argo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts WARNING The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in per sonal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place cargo evenly on the cargo fl...

Page 159: ...hen the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap proximately 10 minutes For an additional five minutes of operation press the button a second time CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Labels can be peeled o...

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Page 161: ... Information Center EVIC Displays 176 Trip Functions 178 Performance Pages If Equipped 180 Compass Display 184 Navigation If Equipped 186 Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped 186 System Warnings Customer Information Features 187 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 187 䡵 Sales Code REQ AM FM Stereo Radio And 6 Disc CD DVD Changer MP3 WMA AUX Jack 191 Operating Instructions ...

Page 162: ...ommunication UConnect威 If Equipped 207 Clock Setting Procedure 207 䡵 Sales Code RES AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack 209 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 210 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 212 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 215 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 217 䡵 Sales Code RES RSC AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack And Sirius Radio 218 Oper...

Page 163: ...REQ RER RES REU Radios Only 235 System Activation 235 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 235 Selecting Satellite Mode 236 Satellite Antenna 236 Reception Quality 236 Operating Instructions Satellite Mode 237 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 240 Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped 240 䡵 Kicker威 High Performance Sound System...

Page 164: ...quipped 242 Kicker威 Mobile Surround KMS1 威 If Equipped 244 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls 245 䡵 CD DVD Maintenance 246 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 247 䡵 Climate Controls 247 Automatic Temperature Control 248 Operating Tips 253 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 165: ...nt Cluster 8 HEATED SEAT Switch 14 TRUNK RELEASE Switch 3 HAZARD Switch 9 Power Outlet 15 HEADLIGHT Switch 4 Electronic Stability Program OFF Button 10 Ash Tray If Equipped 5 Glove Compartment 11 Storage Compartment 6 Radio 12 Ignition Switch UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 4 ...

Page 166: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 167: ...hen the electronic 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 red area 6 Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should turn on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as ...

Page 168: ...or 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 stall and your vehicle may require towing Also have the system checked by an authorized dealer if the light does not come on during starting 8 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolan...

Page 169: ...ou decide to look under 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 turn signal lever is operated NOTE A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bu...

Page 170: ... Brake Assist System BAS malfunction indi cator light will turn on when the key in the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The light should go out with the engine running If the light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagno...

Page 171: ...mission shift lever selection 18 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This light will turn on when the front fog lights are ON 19 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display This display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC messages when the appropriate conditions exist Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loo...

Page 172: ...t will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake...

Page 173: ...t does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 21 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped The vehicle security light flashes rapidly when the ve hicle security alarm...

Page 174: ...TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon ...

Page 175: ...urn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving then the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required However the con ventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system s...

Page 176: ...uminate the MIL after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the MIL stays on through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing The MIL flashes to alert you to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if thi...

Page 177: ... free communication system dis plays if equipped Navigation system screens if equipped Audio mode display Surround Sound modes if equipped with Driver Selectable Surround DSS Performance Pages if equipped The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change between Tri...

Page 178: ...t the Compass Temp Audio screen Along with compass reading and outside temperature this screen will display radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle Refer to Remote Sound System Con trols in this section Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC displays the following m...

Page 179: ...chime if vehicle is in motion Trunk Ajar with a single chime Oil Pressure Low Washer Fluid with a single chime Channel Transmit Channel Training Channel Trained Clearing Channels Channels Cleared Did Not Train Left Front Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Left Rear Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Section Right Front L...

Page 180: ...ectable Surround Sound DSS 0 60 mph 0 100 km h if equipped with Performance Pages Braking Distance if equipped with Performance Pages 1 8 Mile if equipped with Performance Pages 1 4 Mile if equipped with Performance Pages Instantaneous G Force if equipped with Performance Pages Peak G Force if equipped with Performance Pages Digital Speedometer if equipped with Performance Pages Trip Functions Pre...

Page 181: ...ated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 k...

Page 182: ... all resettable functions press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed func tion Reset ALL will display during this three second window Performance Pages If Equipped WARNING Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor mance Pages is intended for off highway or off road use only and should not be done on any public roadwa...

Page 183: ...he time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph 0 to 100 km h within 10 seconds The feature will ready when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph 0 km h The word READY will flash when conditions are met for the event to begin Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph 100 km h in less then 10 seconds The time will continue to display until the FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed Pressi...

Page 184: ...re the vehicle comes to a com plete stop The distance and speed measurements will continue to display until the FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the current run and prepare the cluster to record a new run 1 8 Mile 1 4 Mile When selected this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1 8 mile 1 4 mile within 30 seconds and the vehicle s ...

Page 185: ...f the forces Peak G Force When selected this screen displays all four G force values two longitudinal and two lateral When a force greater than zero is measured the display will update the value as it climbs As the G Force falls the peak forces will continue to display Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the peak force values Digital Speedometer When selected this screen displays vehicl...

Page 186: ...n the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator does not appear in the EVIC display you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows 1 Turn ON the ignition switch 2 Press the MENU button until Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features menu is reached 3 Press the FUNCTION SELECT ...

Page 187: ...erformance the compass must be set using the following steps NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as IPODs Cell Phones Lap tops and Radar Detectors This is where the compass module is located and it can cause interference with the compass sensor and it may give false readings 1 Turn the ignition switch ON 2 Press and hold the compass button for approximately ...

Page 188: ...enu When the Map display is active pressing the FUNCTION SELECT but ton will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu Turn by Turn Directions The EVIC displays Turn by Turn directions to a pro grammed destination when Turn by Turn Navigation is enabled through Personal Settings When enabled the EVIC displays the name of the approaching road at the top of the screen followed by an arrow to in...

Page 189: ...re Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure Tire Pressure Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set tings displays in the EVIC Use the SCROLL button to display one of the f...

Page 190: ...ion press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Remote Key Unlock When Driver Door 1st Press is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry RKE UNLOCK button When Driver Door 1st Press is selected you must press the RKE UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger s doors When All Doors 1st Press is selected all of the doors wi...

Page 191: ... feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears NOTE Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim To increase the brightness refer to Lights in Section 3 Delay Turning Headlights Off When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exitin...

Page 192: ...is selected all voice commands from the UConnect威 system are confirmed To make your selec tion press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Turn by Turn Navigation If Equipped When ON is selected the Turn by Turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig nated turn within a programmed route To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION ...

Page 193: ...ress the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned ON the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons ...

Page 194: ...ect威 in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With UConnect message will display on the radio screen Phone Button UConnect威 Hands Free Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands Free Phone UConnect威 feature if equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect威 in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with ...

Page 195: ... message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature 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 Balan...

Page 196: ... the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade 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 seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Mus...

Page 197: ...it Character Display Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited...

Page 198: ...ausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button if equipped DVD Play Options Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following Subtitle Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc if equipped Audio Stream Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages if supported on the disc if equipped Angle Repeatedly p...

Page 199: ...set defaults according to customer preference Menu Language If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language effective only if language supported by disc If you want to select a language not listed then scroll down and select other Enter the four digit country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and t...

Page 200: ...ide screen pan scan and letter box AutoPlay If Equipped When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie In some rare cases the DVD player may not auto play the main title In such cases use the MENU button on the remote control to select desired title to play NOTE The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc If...

Page 201: ...ton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to 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 Instructions DISC MODE for CD and MP3 WMA Audio Play DVD VIDEO Th...

Page 202: ...NSERT DISC insert the CD into the player Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and READING DISC when the radio is reading the disc CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Eject Button Ejecting Compact Disc s Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number 1 6 where t...

Page 203: ...m a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF CD MODE Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Rewind button works in a similar manner AM or FM Button CD MODE Switches the Radio into the AM or FM Radio mode Notes On Playing MP3 WMA Files The radio can play MP3 WMA files...

Page 204: ...n disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 WMA files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times If a disc contains multi formats such as CD aud...

Page 205: ...D3 Tag information for artist song title and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios Playlist files are not supported MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback of MP3 WMA Files When a medium containing MP3 WMA 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...

Page 206: ... playable files The folder list will time out after five seconds INFO Button DISC Mode for MP3 WMA Play Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if available Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and radio will display s...

Page 207: ...uxiliary Mode No function EJECT Button Auxiliary Mode No function TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds RW FF Auxiliary Mode No function SET Button Auxiliary Mode No function Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition S...

Page 208: ...corporates copyright protection technol ogy that is protected by U S patents and other intellec tual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DTS DTS and DTS 2 0 are trademarks of Digital The at...

Page 209: ...ed Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect威 in Section 3 Clock Setting Procedure Global Positioning System GPS RER only The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite The satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time GMT This is the worldwide standard for time This makes the system s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and da...

Page 210: ...urn on the multimedia system 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 When this feature is on a check mark will appear in the box next to the words Daylight Savings Touch the screen where the words Daylight Savings are dis played to change the current setting Show Time if Radio is Off When selected this feature will display the time of day o...

Page 211: ... 4 Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears If you do not see a time zone that you want to select touch the screen where the word Page is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu 5 Touch the screen where the word Save is displayed SALES CODE RES AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER MP3 AUX JACK NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of th...

Page 212: ...tons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display In AM or ...

Page 213: ... tones Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob a f...

Page 214: ...edure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will d...

Page 215: ...ition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the disc number the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Do not use adhesive labels The...

Page 216: ... scrolling through the tracks in CD MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track title Press and hold the FF Fast Forward button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pres...

Page 217: ...read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name...

Page 218: ...alid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rate MPEG Specification Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 ...

Page 219: ...ion disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the DISC AUX button will change the mode to auxil...

Page 220: ...trol Rotary Push the On Volume control knob to turn on the radio Push the On Volume control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the On Volume control knob to the right increases the vol ume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound...

Page 221: ...cle 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威 Hands Free Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands Free Phone UConnect威 feature if equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect威 in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not availab...

Page 222: ... SETUP button and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in...

Page 223: ...nd FADE will display Turn the Tune Scroll control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary Tune Scroll control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade 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 224: ...acter Display Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music ...

Page 225: ... button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET RND button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This al...

Page 226: ...lready be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the disc number the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm dis...

Page 227: ...selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beg...

Page 228: ...m Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Ma...

Page 229: ...dio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the MP3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VB...

Page 230: ...ay 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 CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a li...

Page 231: ...player and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil iary device if the AUX jack is connected NOTE 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 v...

Page 232: ...port connecting an iPod威 to this port does not play the media For playing an iPod威 use the separate 16 pin connector port in the glove compartment on some vehicles Connecting an iPod威 to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate plays media but does not use the UCI feature to control the connected device Connecting The iPod姞 Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPod威 to the vehicle s ...

Page 233: ...sing Radio Buttons To get into the UCI iPod威 mode and access a connected iPod威 press the AUX button on the radio faceplate Once in the UCI iPod威 mode iPod威 audio tracks if available from iPod威 start playing over the vehicle s audio system Play Mode When switched to UCI mode the iPod威 automatically starts Play mode In Play mode you may use the following buttons on the radio faceplate to control the...

Page 234: ...ay mode it will jump to the next track in the list While a track is playing press the INFO button to see the associated metadata Artist track title album etc for that track Pressing the INFO button again jumps to the next screen of data for that track Once you have seen all screens the last INFO button press will take you back to the play mode screen on the radio Pressing the REPEAT button will ch...

Page 235: ...displaying the track detail on the radio display Once you have the track to be played highlighted on the radio display press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll through the list faster During fast scroll you may notice a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display During all List modes the iPod威 displays all l...

Page 236: ...e same steps to go to the desired track in that list Not all iPod威 sub menu levels are available on this system MUSIC TYPE button The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your iPod威 CAUTION Leaving the iPod威 or any supported device any where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage the device Follow the device manufacturer s guideline...

Page 237: ... your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your on line listening account at no addi tional charge For further information call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com or at www siriuscanada ca for Cana dian residents Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID Please have the f...

Page 238: ...display Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna if equipped Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna wil...

Page 239: ...on will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button When Equipped Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Except REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title and Compose...

Page 240: ...ssing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel MUSIC TYPE Button REU Radio Pressing this button provides a MUSIC TYPES list from which you can make ...

Page 241: ...ected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the channel will continue 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 show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be...

Page 242: ... Entertainment System VES Guide KICKER姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECTABLE SURROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio amplifier that provides 5 1 channel surround sound from any stereo audio source A new feature of the Kicker威 audio system offers the ability to choose surround sound for any audio source 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 243: ... the mix of the original recording Some audio will sound better in DSS modes others in Stereo mode When in Audio Surround mode balance is set auto matically Fader control is available to add more sur round audio if desired SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV IF EQUIPPED Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting technology to provide streaming video The subscription service provider is SIRIUS Sate...

Page 244: ...e following components for rear seat entertain ment A diagonal 7 in 17 8 cm Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen integrated into the center console armrest The screen features brightness control for optimum day time and nighttime viewing Opening the Rear Seat VES 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 245: ... raised to its viewing position The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow front seat operation for easy setup in the case of younger rear seat passengers A battery powered infrared remote control snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin VES Video Screen VES Remote Control UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 4 ...

Page 246: ...tailed operating instruc tions Kicker姞 Mobile Surround KMS1 姞 If Equipped The VES for this vehicle comes equipped with Kicker Mobile Surround KMS1 威 This feature offers the ulti mate movie experience by providing surround sound uniquely equalized for the interior space of your vehicle The KMS1威 Video Surround mode activates whenever a video source is selected unless the system is already in Audio ...

Page 247: ... equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC The EVIC features a driver interactive display which is located in the instrument cluster The VOLUME button controls the sound level of the sound system Press the top of the VOLUME button to increase the sound level Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to decrease the sound level Re...

Page 248: ...jump to or start playing songs in playlists etc depend ing on which radio is in the vehicle and if equipped with UCI When the 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 MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by...

Page 249: ...RATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the r...

Page 250: ...th operator input The dual sun sensor monitors sun load coming through the windshield The infrared sensor independently measures the surface temperature of the driver and passenger Other sensors take into account vehicle speed A C pressure outside temperature and engine cooling temperature Using all of these inputs the system automatically adjusts airflow temperature air flow distribution airflow ...

Page 251: ...nded setting for maximum comfort for the average person however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic operation Air conditioning in this system is automatic Pressing the air conditioning control button while in AUTO mode will cause the indicator in the control button to flash three times and then turn off This indicates that the system i...

Page 252: ...he recirculation while in these modes will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of blower preferred automatic mode preferred automatic or blower and mode preferred automatic This means the operator can override the blower the mode or both There is a manual blower range fo...

Page 253: ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 4 ...

Page 254: ...ating area through vents under the front seats Bi Level Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel and through the outlets located on the floor Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel Air flows through the regi...

Page 255: ...midity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and hamper visibil ity For this reason the system will not allow recirculation to be selected while in Defrost or Defrost Floor mode Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this sect...

Page 256: ...and provide sufficient heating If side win dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collecte...

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

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Page 259: ...63 General Information 264 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 266 Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Override 266 5 Speed Automatic Transmission 267 䡵 AutoStick威 271 AutoStick威 Operation 271 AutoStick威 General Information 272 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 272 Acceleration 272 Traction 273 䡵 Driving Through Water 273 Flowing Rising Water 274 Shallow Standing Water 274 5 ...

Page 260: ...ronizing ESP 287 ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And ESP TCS Indicator Light 287 䡵 Tire Safety Information 288 Tire Markings 288 Tire Identification Number TIN 292 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 293 䡵 Tires General Information 297 Tire Pressure 297 Tire Inflation Pressures 298 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 299 Radial Ply Tires 300 Tire Spinning 300 Tread Wear Indicators 301 Life Of T...

Page 261: ...xygenate Blends 318 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 318 MMT In Gasoline 319 Materials Added To Fuel 319 Fuel System Cautions 320 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 320 䡵 Adding Fuel 321 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 321 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 323 䡵 Vehicle Loading 323 Vehicle Certification Label 323 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 324 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 324 Overloading 324 Loading 325 䡵 Tr...

Page 262: ...s or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather 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 Accidents can be caused by inadvertently moving the shift lever Accidents can also be caused by pressing the accelerator pedal This may cause excess...

Page 263: ...pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal Do not press the accelerator Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages The starter motor will continue to run and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running If the engine fails to start the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds If th...

Page 264: ...n gerous if done improperly Refer to Section 6 for proper jump starting procedures and follow them carefully 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 push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it Then turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon ...

Page 265: ...mber to disconnect the cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle ...

Page 266: ...l gears au tomatically dependent upon Altitude Vehicle loading Driving style Shift lever position Accelerator position Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted de pendent on the driving style the driving situation and the road characteristics NOTE After selecting any driving position wait a moment to allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating especially when the engi...

Page 267: ...elerate quickly when the shift lever is in DRIVE or REVERSE position WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle you should always shift the transmission into PARK remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is removed from ...

Page 268: ...e for the BTSI that allows you to move the shift lever out of the PARK position if an electrical system malfunction occurs i e dead battery To access the override remove the rubber tray from the storage bin located to the right of the shift lever The override access port is at the top of the bin to the right of the shift lever gate To activate the override first insert the key into the ignition sw...

Page 269: ...hile the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a flat surface place the shift lever in the PARK position first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the ...

Page 270: ...ument panel to ensure it is in the P position CAUTION Damage to the shifter could result if the shift lever is moved out of PARK before the ignition is turned from the LOCK to ON position REVERSE Shift into REVERSE gear only when the vehicle is com pletely stopped NEUTRAL In NEUTRAL no power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved free...

Page 271: ...mission automatically upshifts through 5th gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain travel ing into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the AutoStick威 mode and sele...

Page 272: ...t feature is available to allow the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service To reset the transmission use the following procedure 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Move the shift lever to the PARK position 3 Turn OFF the engine 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Move the shift lever to the desired range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to no...

Page 273: ...ol during passing city driving cold slippery conditions mountain driving trailer towing and many other situations Autostick姞 Operation By placing the shift lever in the DRIVE position it can be moved from side to side This allows the driver to select a higher or lower range of gears Moving the shift lever to the left triggers a downshift and to the right an upshift The gear position will display i...

Page 274: ...ar The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed The transmission will automatically downshift to 1st gear when coming to a stop Starting out in 2nd gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions Avoid using speed control when Autostick威 is en gaged The transmission will not automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while Autostick威 is engaged Transmission ...

Page 275: ...cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy 2 Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain sufficient distance between your vehi...

Page 276: ... you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that ...

Page 277: ... and cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stop ping distances Therefore after driving throug...

Page 278: ...dered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering ...

Page 279: ...te fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Section 7 for the correct fluid type PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle W...

Page 280: ... foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the parking brake push the parking brake pedal down and then remove your foot from the pedal To release the parking brake push down on the parking brake pedal and then release The BRAKE light in the instrument cluster will turn on when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is ON N...

Page 281: ...may be evident 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 for example repeated brake applications with the engine OFF the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system ...

Page 282: ...ntinue to run for a short time after the stop The clicking sound of solenoid valves Brake pedal pulsations and A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System contains sophisti cated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio tran...

Page 283: ...ce accurate signals for the computer Anti Lock Brake Light The ABS light monitors the Anti Lock Brake Sys tem The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However...

Page 284: ...on about ABS refer to Anti Lock Brake System in Section 5 WARNING The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver ca...

Page 285: ...is deactivated WARNING The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of a B...

Page 286: ...er starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active The ESP TCS Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESP TCS Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions WARNING The ESP cannot prevent the natural ...

Page 287: ...s the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will illuminate To turn the ESP ON again momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will turn off NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF switch Once...

Page 288: ...the message was previously cleared WARNING In the ESP Full Off mode the engine torque reduction and stability features are cancelled There fore the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable NOTE When the ESP is switched OFF a feature of the system remains active This feature controls wheel spin across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential If one wheel on an axle is ...

Page 289: ...ed at your authorized dealer as soon as possible ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The yellow ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and the yellow ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instru ment cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position They should go out with the ...

Page 290: ...FF previously The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when the ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Stan dards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature G...

Page 291: ...ruck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded in...

Page 292: ...k tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 290 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 293: ...ons i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum ...

Page 294: ...fies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week...

Page 295: ...d Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire and Loading Information Placard STARTING AND OPERATING 293 5 ...

Page 296: ...he statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed ...

Page 297: ...o your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the sea...

Page 298: ...296 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 299: ... are affected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lose contro...

Page 300: ...es to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure In...

Page 301: ...nges Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the Winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temper...

Page 302: ...RNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause an accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four or six in case of trucks with dual rear wheels Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consul...

Page 303: ...stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicator...

Page 304: ...The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard ...

Page 305: ...capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires...

Page 306: ...ceed 30 mph 48 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Use on rear wheels only Continued CAUTION Continued Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave ment Observe the tire chain manufacturer s instructions on the method of installation operating speed and conditions for use Always use the lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufac ...

Page 307: ...ipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat terns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tir...

Page 308: ...s is the forward cross as shown in the following diagram TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom mended cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure 306 START...

Page 309: ...condition exists and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold placard pressure Once the low tire pressure warn ing Tire Pressure Monitoring TPM Telltale Light illu minates you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended cold placard pressure in order for the TPM Telltale Light to turn off The system will automatically update and the TPM Telltale Light wi...

Page 310: ... or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result Continued CAUTION Continued After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPM sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning...

Page 311: ...to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver module Four TPM sensors and TPM Telltale Light The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly if equipped has a TPM sensor The matching full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires The TPMS will only monitor th...

Page 312: ... If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists The TPM Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists A system fault can occur due to any of the following 1 Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing aftermarket window tintin...

Page 313: ...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 above 15 mph 25 km h the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 4 For each subsequent ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds an...

Page 314: ...ires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists 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 The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly if equipped has a TPM sensor The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road...

Page 315: ...for three seconds and a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate all of the tires with low pressure including those flashing in the EVIC graphic to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically...

Page 316: ...C will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for three seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the TPM Telltale Light will no longer flash and the CHECK TPM SYSTEM message will no longer display and a...

Page 317: ...le a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will turn ON In addition the EVIC will display a low pressure message and a graphic showing the low tire pressure value flashing 3 After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires NOTE Vehic...

Page 318: ... the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive thi...

Page 319: ...o manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recom mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci fications if they are available Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the u...

Page 320: ...t result from using methanol gasoline or E85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer While MTBE is an oxygenate made from methanol it does not have the negative effects of Methanol E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain ing 10 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle s warranty If a Non FFV vehic...

Page 321: ...sions system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed...

Page 322: ...s octane enhancers is not recommended Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with the emissions con trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING ...

Page 323: ... to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle If so equipped use the finger pull to open the door Otherwise push in on the left side near the edge of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap If the gas cap is lost or damaged be ...

Page 324: ...r 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 container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This is an indication that ...

Page 325: ...uel filler cap may also turn on the MIL Refer to Onboard Diagnostic 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 indicated Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your...

Page 326: ...enly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR WARNING Because the front wheels steer the vehicle it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle...

Page 327: ...riving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR but the total load is within the specified GVWR you must redistribute the weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate NOTE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door for your vehicle s GVWR...

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Page 329: ... TIREFIT Kit 329 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 335 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 338 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 339 Without The Ignition Key 339 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 339 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 340 6 ...

Page 330: ...ssistance the hazard warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition switch is in the LOCK position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning Flash ers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped put tra...

Page 331: ...or greater and you hear a chime turn the engine off immediately and call for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself refer to Section 7 and follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph T...

Page 332: ...located under an access panel in the trunk 1 Air pump hose 2 Power plug and cable 3 AIR PUMP switch 4 Pressure gauge 5 TIREFIT sealant bottle 6 TIREFIT sealant hose TIREFIT Location Tirefit Kit 330 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 333: ...sistance 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 absorbed through the skin It causes skin eye and respira tory irritation Any contact with eyes or skin should be flushed immediately with plenty of water If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT change clothing as soon as pos...

Page 334: ...he air pump to I ON The air pump should start to inflate the tire and the tire sealant white fluid will flow from the sealant bottle 5 through the TIREFIT sealant hose 6 and into the tire 10 Allow the air pump to run for five minutes and then read the pressure gauge 4 If the tire inflates to 26 psi 1 8 bar or greater proceed to Step 19 of this procedure If not proceed to the following step 11 Pres...

Page 335: ...MP switch 3 to 0 OFF and turn off the engine Then disconnect the TIREFIT system from the tire and place it back in the vehicle 20 Release the parking brake and drive the vehicle for approximately 10 minutes to ensure optimum distribu tion of the tire sealant within the tire 21 Turn on the hazard warning flashers 22 Move the shift lever to the PARK position turn OFF the engine and set the parking b...

Page 336: ... 30 Have the tire inspected at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center NOTE If a pressure of at least 19 psi 1 3 bar cannot be maintained in the tire the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance Do not operate the electric air pump for more than eight minutes to avoid overheating The air pump may be used again once it...

Page 337: ...an be dangerous 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 lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush contami nated area immediately with large quantities of water A batter...

Page 338: ...her WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result 3 Set the parking brake place the automatic transmis sion in PARK and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position on both vehicles 4 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal loads 5 Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote jump start positi...

Page 339: ...post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode During cold weather when temperatures are be low the freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode The battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting jump start 7 Start the engine i...

Page 340: ...ery explosion Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved by a rocking motion Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between RE VERSE and DRIVE Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the roc...

Page 341: ...the speed TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position 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 Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground F...

Page 342: ... with a 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 damage to the bumper fascia and trans mission may result If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the key must be in the ON position not the ACC position Make cert...

Page 343: ...ction And Maintenance Programs 345 䡵 Replacement Parts 346 䡵 Dealer Service 347 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 347 Engine Oil 347 Engine Oil Filter 350 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 350 Maintenance Free Battery 351 Air Conditioner Maintenance 352 A C Air Filter 353 Body Lubrication 354 Windshield Wiper Blades 354 Windshield Washers 355 Exhaust System 355 7 ...

Page 344: ...cement 380 Low Beam Headlight High Beam Headlight Park Turn Light And Front Side Marker Light Models With Halogen Headlights 380 Low Beam Headlight High Beam Headlight And Park Turn Light Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlights HID 383 Backup Light Side Marker Light Tail Turn Light And Tail Stop Light 384 License Light 387 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 388 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 3...

Page 345: ...t 6 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 Integrated Power Module 7 Air Cleaner Filter 3 Coolant Pressure Cap 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 7 ...

Page 346: ...l though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emissions control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is runnin...

Page 347: ...m is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To ...

Page 348: ...d or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not ready if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your v...

Page 349: ...bt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance Howeve...

Page 350: ...proper maintenance intervals NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or six months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute API categories of SM or SM CF and meet th...

Page 351: ...and filter changes are followed Materials Added to Engine Oil Do not add any supplemental materials other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engi neered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil fil...

Page 352: ...WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so ...

Page 353: ...nently sealed You will never have to add water nor is periodic maintenance required NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting Battery Location MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 7 ...

Page 354: ...t hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on t...

Page 355: ...nician Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A ...

Page 356: ...xcess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to insure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the Fall and Spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubri...

Page 357: ...your windshield washer system in cold weather select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal 4 l of washer fluid when the message Low Washer Fluid appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC WARNING Commercially available windshield...

Page 358: ...atalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the cataly...

Page 359: ...severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this should occur safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop shut the engine OFF and allow the vehicle to cool Thereafter obtain service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifications immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is i...

Page 360: ...irty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant anti freeze Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the conn...

Page 361: ...N Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corro sion protection If a non HOAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant antifreeze as soon as possible Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifre...

Page 362: ...mula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze and distilled water Use higher concentra tions not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corr...

Page 363: ...ING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure Do not use a pres...

Page 364: ...n the ranges indicated on the bottle The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for engine coolant antifreeze freeze point or replacing en gine coolant antifreeze Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional engi...

Page 365: ...cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks Maintain engine coolant antifreeze concentration at 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze minimum and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle ...

Page 366: ...ke system warning light indicates system fail ure Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per forming underhood services Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the FULL mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system Add enough flui...

Page 367: ...fluid Seal damage may result Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not required For this reason the dipstick is omitted If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction have your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manu facturer s recommended fluid may cause deterio ration ...

Page 368: ...transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor mance Use only manufacturer s recommended transmis sion fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission only the approved lubricant may be...

Page 369: ...ion The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air ...

Page 370: ...drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos sibl...

Page 371: ... or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and MOPAR威 Carpet Cleaner for carpeting Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth or MOPAR威 Satin Select Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall Use MOPAR威 Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery MOPAR威 Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp s...

Page 372: ...wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped w...

Page 373: ...tissue Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use MOPAR威 Total Clean a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work pro...

Page 374: ...e to do so may allow water to get into the integrated power module and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the cir...

Page 375: ...tral Alternator 5 6 25 Amp Neutral Ignition Coils Injectors 7 8 25 Amp Neutral Starter 9 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 30 Amp Pink Windshield Wiper 11 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brake System ABS Valves 12 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 13 50 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake System ABS Pump Motor 14 15 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 16 17 18 19 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 7 ...

Page 376: ...cription 20 21 22 Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel This center contains fuses and relays Opening The Access Panel 374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 377: ...possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Rear Power Distribution Center MAINTAINING ...

Page 378: ... Pink Heated Seats if equipped 6 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump 7 20 Amp Yellow Sub Amp if equipped Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 8 15 Amp Blue Diagnostic Link Connec tor DLC Wireless Con trol 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 Mod ule if equipped 15 16 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 379: ... 24 25 26 27 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 28 10 Amp Red Ignition Run 29 5 Amp Orange Cluster Electronic Sta bility Program ESP Powertrain Control Module PCM STOP LIGHT Switch 30 10 Amp Red Door Modules Power Mirrors Steering Con trol Module SCM 31 32 33 34 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 7 ...

Page 380: ...rrors if equipped Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 5 Amp Orange Auto Inside Rearview Mirror Heated Seats if equipped Switch Bank 41 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control Headlights Tire Pres sure Monitoring if equipped 42 30 Amp Pink Front Blower Motor 43 30 Amp Pink Rear Window Defroster 44 20 Amp Blue Amplifier if equipped Sunroof if equipped Cavities 11 12 and 13 contain self resetting fu...

Page 381: ...o weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb Number Rear Courtesy Reading Lights W5W Rear Compartment Trunk Light 562 Overhead Console Reading Lights 578 Visor ...

Page 382: ...Rear Side Marker 168 Backup Light 921 Center High Mount Stop Light CHMSL LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer License 168 BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight High Beam Headlight Park Turn Light and Front Side Marker Light Models with Halogen Headlights 1 Open the hood NOTE Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem bly on the driver side...

Page 383: ...contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head light assembly and then turn it clockwise 1 High Beam Headlight Bulb 2 Low Beam Headlight Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 7 ...

Page 384: ...3 Park Turn Light Bulb 4 Side Marker Light Bulb 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 385: ... 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 It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced properly See your au thorized dealer for service NOTE On vehicles equipped with HID headlights when the headlights are turned on th...

Page 386: ...f the tail light assembly 3 Pull back the trunk liner 4 Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail light assembly 5 Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side 6 Disconnect the electrical connector 7 Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 387: ...8 Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly 1 Backup Light Bulb 2 Side Marker Light Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 7 ...

Page 388: ...3 Tail Turn Light Bulb 4 Tail Stop Light Bulb 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 389: ...eners electrical connector and trunk liner 12 Close the trunk 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 and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 5 Reattach the light to the rear fascia and then install the screws 1 License Light Bulb 2 Socket MAINTAINI...

Page 390: ...Oil with Filter 6 1 Liter Engine SAE 0W 40 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 6 1 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 15 2 Quarts 14 4 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 391: ...roleum Institute API categories of SM or SM CF and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 10725 The manu facturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil such as Mobil 1威 SAE 0W 40 or equivalent For additional information refer to the Engine Oil Selection and Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade in the Maintenance Pro cedures section of this manual Oil Filter 6 1L Engine MOPAR威...

Page 392: ...威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recom mended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR威 ATF 4 Automatic Transmis sion Fluid Rear Axle API GL 5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent 390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 393: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 392 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 392 Required Maintenance Intervals 394 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 394: ...dividual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EV...

Page 395: ...thorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Oil Change Required under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 or under Odometer Trip Odom eter under Instrument Cluster Descrip...

Page 396: ...s needed Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals 394 MAINTENANCE SCHED...

Page 397: ... using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Odometer Read...

Page 398: ... engine oil filter Rotate tires If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Rep...

Page 399: ...ou are using your vehicle in dusty or off road conditions inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the rear axle fluid Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 42 000 Miles 70 000 km or 42 Mo...

Page 400: ...nspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 54 000 Miles 90 000 km or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate ...

Page 401: ...joints Inspect the exhaust system Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 66 000 Miles 110 000 km or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading...

Page 402: ...necessary Inspect the rear axle fluid Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 78 000 Miles 130 000 km or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Re...

Page 403: ...ct the exhaust system Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 90 000 Miles 150 000 km or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the engine air cleaner filter Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary Inspect the rear axle fluid Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel ...

Page 404: ...suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 102 000 Miles 170 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace ...

Page 405: ...Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the rear axle fluid Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 114 000 Miles 190 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Author...

Page 406: ...spect the exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals and replace if necessary Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 126 000 Miles 210 000 km or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Inspect the rear axle fluid Odome...

Page 407: ...ioning filter Inspect the brake linings and replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect the exhaust system Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 138 000 Miles 230 000 km or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler ...

Page 408: ... and boot seals and replace if necessary Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the engine air cleaner ...

Page 409: ...RNING 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 service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 407 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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Page 411: ... Need Assistance 411 Chrysler LLC Customer Center 412 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 412 In Mexico Contact 412 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 413 Service Contract 413 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 414 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 414 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 414 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 414 In Canada 415 䡵 Publication Order Forms 415 9 ...

Page 412: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 417 Treadwear 417 Traction Grades 417 Temperature Grades 418 410 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 413: ...d of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want...

Page 414: ...tion to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontari...

Page 415: ...Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract National Customer Hot line at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s service contract It is not responsible for any service contract ot...

Page 416: ... birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION U S Vehicles Only See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle MOPAR姞 PARTS Mopar威 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 Uni...

Page 417: ...about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION OR...

Page 418: ...nts and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering...

Page 419: ...times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 420: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

Page 421: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 422: ...Airbag Deployment 55 59 Airbag Light 56 61 75 167 Airbag Maintenance 60 Airbag Side 50 57 Airbag Window Side Curtain 50 57 Alarm Panic 22 Alarm Security Alarm 18 171 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 236 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 359 360 388 Disposal 362 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 279 282 Anti Lock Warning Light 173 281 Anti Theft Security A...

Page 423: ...omatic Transmission Limp Home Mode 270 271 Autostick 271 Axle Fluid 390 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 390 Battery 351 Emergency Starting 335 Jump Starting 335 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 23 Location 336 351 Belts Seat 39 75 Body Mechanism Lubrication 354 B Pillar Location 293 Brake Assist System 283 Brake Control System Electronic 282 Brake Fluid 390 Brake Parking 277 Brake System 279 364 An...

Page 424: ...go Vehicle Loading 323 Cellular Phone 85 247 Certification Label 323 Chains Tire 303 Chart Tire Sizing 290 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 345 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 74 Checks Safety 74 Child Restraint 63 65 66 68 70 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 67 68 Child Safety Locks 30 Clean Air Gasoline 317 Cleaning Wheels 369 Windshield Wiper Blades 354 Climate Control 247 Clock 19...

Page 425: ...Remember 362 Pressure Cap 361 Radiator Cap 361 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 359 388 389 Corrosion Protection 367 Cruise Control Speed Control 136 Cruise Light 165 Cupholders 153 371 Customer Assistance 411 Data Recorder Event 61 Daytime Brightness Interior Lights 131 Daytime Running Lights 127 Dealer Service 347 Deck Lid Emergency Release 38 Deck Lid Power Release 37 Defroster Rear Window 157 D...

Page 426: ...lectronic Brake Control System 282 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 136 Electronic Stability Program ESP 283 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 166 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 174 Emergency Deck Lid Release 38 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 338 Hazard Warning Flasher 328 Jump Starting 335 Overheating 328 Towing 339 Emergency Trunk Release 38 Emission C...

Page 427: ...6 Engine Oil Viscosity 348 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 60 Entry System Illuminated 20 Ethanol 318 Event Data Recorder 61 Exhaust Gas Caution 74 320 356 Exhaust System 74 355 Exterior Folding Mirrors 83 Exterior Lighting 125 Exterior Lights 76 Filler Location Fuel 321 Filters Air Cleaner 350 Air Conditioning 254 353 Engine Oil 350 389 Engine Oil Disposal 349 Flashers Hazard Warning 328 Turn ...

Page 428: ...ar Seat 123 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 338 Fuel 317 Adding 321 Additives 319 Clean Air 317 Ethanol 318 Filler Cap Gas Cap 321 Gasoline 317 Gauge 165 Materials Added 319 Methanol 318 Octane Rating 317 389 Requirements 317 Specifications 389 Tank Capacity 388 Fuel System Caution 322 Fueling 321 Fuses 372 Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 141 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 321 344 Gasoline Clean Air 317 Gasoline Fu...

Page 429: ... Shallow Standing Water 273 Hazard Warning Flasher 328 Head Restraints 121 Headlight Washers 355 Headlights 383 Automatic 126 Bulb Replacement 380 Cleaning 370 Delay 127 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 129 Lights On Reminder 127 On With Wipers 126 133 Passing 129 Switch 125 Time Delay 127 Washers 355 Heated Mirrors 84 Heated Seats 122 Heater Engine Block 263 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switc...

Page 430: ...371 Integrated Power Module Fuses 372 Interior Appearance Care 369 Interior Lights 131 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 132 Introduction 4 Jump Starting 335 Key Programming 17 Key Replacement 16 Key Sentry Immobilizer 15 Key In Reminder 14 Keyless Entry System 20 Keys 12 Kicker Sound System 240 Knee Bolster 49 Lane Change and Turn Signals 129 Lap Shoulder Belts 39 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether fo...

Page 431: ...ic Throttle Control Warning 166 Engine Temperature Warning 168 Exterior 76 Fog 128 169 Hazard Warning Flasher 328 Headlight Switch 125 Headlights 125 383 Headlights On Reminder 127 Headlights On With Wipers 126 133 High Beam 129 169 High Beam Indicator 169 High Beam Low Beam Select 129 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 125 165 Intensity Control 131 Interior 131 140 License 387 Lights On Remi...

Page 432: ...s 293 Locks 27 Auto Unlock 29 Automatic Door 29 Child Protection 30 Door 27 Power Door 28 Low Tire Pressure System 306 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 67 68 Lubrication Body 354 Lumbar Support 120 Maintenance Free Battery 351 Maintenance General 347 Maintenance Procedures 347 Maintenance Schedule 392 Maintenance Sunroof 150 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 174 345 Manual Servic...

Page 433: ... Period 73 Occupant Restraints 38 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 317 389 Odometer 165 Trip 165 Oil Engine 347 389 Capacity 388 Change Interval 348 Checking 347 Dipstick 347 Disposal 349 Filter 350 389 Filter Disposal 349 Materials Added to 349 Recommendation 348 388 Synthetic 349 Viscosity 348 388 Oil Filter Change 350 Oil Filter Selection 350 Onboard Diagnostic System 344 345 Opener Garage Door Home...

Page 434: ... Loading Information 293 Power Brakes 279 Deck Lid Release 37 Distribution Center Fuses 374 Door Locks 28 Mirrors 84 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 150 Seats 118 Steering 276 277 Sunroof 147 Windows 32 Power Steering Fluid 390 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 48 Pretensioners Seat Belts 46 Programmable Electronic Features 187 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 20 Radial Ply Tires 300 R...

Page 435: ...m 25 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 245 Remote Starting System 25 Remote Trunk Release 37 Replacement Bulbs 379 Replacement Keys 16 Replacement Parts 346 Replacement Tires 302 Reporting Safety Defects 414 Restraint Head 121 Restraints Child 63 Restraints Occupant 38 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 338 Rotation Tires 305 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 75 Safety Checks Outsi...

Page 436: ...9 Reminder 169 Untwisting Procedure 45 Seats 118 Adjustment 118 Head Restraints 121 Heated 122 Height Adjustment 118 Lumbar Support 120 Power 118 Rear Folding 123 Reclining 120 Seatback Release 123 Tilting 118 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 171 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 359 389 Selection of Oil 348 Sentry Key Immobilizer 15 Sentry Key Programming 17 Sentry Key Replacement 16 Service Assistanc...

Page 437: ...ns 303 Snow Tires 305 Sound System Kicker 240 Spark Plugs 389 Specifications Fuel Gasoline 389 Oil 389 Speed Control Cruise Control 136 Speedometer 165 Starting 25 260 Automatic Transmission 260 Emergency Jump Starting 335 Engine Fails to Start 262 Remote 25 Starting and Operating 260 Starting Procedures 260 Steering Column Controls 128 Column Lock 134 Power 276 277 Tilt Column 134 Wheel Tilt 134 ...

Page 438: ...nt 67 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Theft System Security Alarm 18 Tilt Steering Column 134 Time Delay Headlight 127 Tire and Loading Information Placard 293 Tire Identification Number TIN 292 Tire Markings 288 Tire Safety Information 288 TIREFIT 329 Tires 76 297 417 Aging Life of Tires 302 Air Pressure 297 Chains 303 General Information 297 High Speed 299 Inflation Pressures 298 Life of Tires 302...

Page 439: ...63 267 365 Fluid 390 Shifting 263 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 23 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 141 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 20 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Transporting Pets 73 Tread Wear Indicators 301 Trip Odometer 165 Trunk Lid Deck Lid 37 38 Trunk Release Emergency 38 Trunk Release Remote Control 37 Turn Signals 129 167 UCI Connect...

Page 440: ...em Rear Seat Video System 242 Viscosity Engine Oil 348 Voice Recognition System VR 113 Warning Flasher Hazard 328 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 165 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 414 Washer Adding Fluid 355 Washers Windshield 132 133 355 Washing Vehicle 367 Water Driving Through 273 Wheel and Wheel Trim 369 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 369 Wind Buffeting 36 149 Window Ai...

Page 441: ...Windshield Wiper Blades 354 Windshield Wipers 132 Wiper Blade Replacement 354 Wiper Delay 132 Wipers Intermittent 132 INDEX 439 10 ...

Page 442: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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