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Page 2: ...rceptions 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 87 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 491 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511 10 INDEX 521 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 Van Conversions Campers 6 䡵 Vehicle Identification Number 7 䡵 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 1 ...

Page 6: ... read the manual it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine Mopar parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Con...

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Page 8: ...ion 2 1 C Such equipment includes video monitors VCRs heaters stoves refrigerators etc For warranty coverage and service on these items contact the applicable manufac turer Operating instructions for the special equipment in stalled by the conversion camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle If these instructions are missing please contact your authorized dealer for assistance ...

Page 9: ... Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and title NOTE It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death Vehicle Identification Number 1 INTRODUCTION...

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

Page 12: ...cks 29 Power Door Locks If Equipped 30 Child Protection Door Lock 33 䡵 Windows 34 Power Windows If Equipped 34 Wind Buffeting 37 䡵 Rambox Safety Warning 38 Safety Warning 38 䡵 Occupant Restraints 39 Lap Shoulder Belts 41 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 49 Center Lap Belts 49 Automatic Locking Retractor ALR Mode If Equipped 50 Seat Belt Pretensioners 51 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder Syst...

Page 13: ...Front Airbag Features 55 Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls 60 Event Data Recorder EDR 67 Child Restraint 69 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 81 䡵 Safety Tips 82 Transporting Passengers 82 Exhaust Gas 83 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 84 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 84 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 14: ...e has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place You can insert the double sided standard blade key into the ignition switch with either side up Wireless Ignition Node WIN If Equipped The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition...

Page 15: ...ency key which stores in the rear of the RKE transmitter The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking Wireless Ignition Node WIN 1 OFF 2 ACC ACCESSORY 3 ON 4 START 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ...

Page 16: ... Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power WINDOW switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power WINDOW switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up t...

Page 17: ...rom the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Key In Ignition Reminder If you open the driver s door and the key is in the ignition a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key NOTE The Key In Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the OFF or ACC position If equipped with Electronic Vehicle Information Cen ter EVIC the EVIC will display Key...

Page 18: ...an invalid key to try to start the engine Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation vehicle running for longer than 10 sec onds it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer NOTE The Sentry...

Page 19: ...em serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho rized dealer If a programmed key is lost see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the system s memory This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed Customer Key Programming Programming of RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer General Informat...

Page 20: ...d If the condition which initiated the alarm is still present the system will ignore that condition and monitor the re maining doors and ignition To Set the Alarm The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the power door locks or use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to lock the doors After all the doors are locked and closed the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will f...

Page 21: ...he vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter the alarm will sound when you pull the door handle to exit The door will be locked but the Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or open the doors This feature is only available if you have Remote Keyless Entry The lights w...

Page 22: ...tion switch disables all buttons on that RKE transmitter however the buttons on the remaining transmitters will continue to work Driving at speeds 5 mph 8 km h and above disables all RKE transmitter buttons for all RKE transmitters To Unlock the Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors The tur...

Page 23: ...for at least four seconds but no longer than ten seconds Then press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature ...

Page 24: ...utton while still holding the UNLOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you...

Page 25: ...re while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the key removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm System Opening a door with the Vehicle Security...

Page 26: ...h to the ACC or ON position while the Panic Alarm is activated However the exterior lights and horn will remain on You may need to be less than 35 ft 11 m from the vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized deale...

Page 27: ...that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the RKE transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a r...

Page 28: ...rge level RKE PANIC button not pressed WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Car bon monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other contro...

Page 29: ...TE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec onds The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice if programmed Once the vehicle has started the engine will run for 15 minutes NOTE The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode For security power window and power sunroof op eration if equipped are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode...

Page 30: ...vehicle For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the message Insert Key Turn To On will flash in the EVIC until you insert the key into the ignition swich Once inserted the message Turn To On will flash in the EVIC until you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped When remote start is activated the heated steering wh...

Page 31: ...locked when closed The emergency key will unlock the driver door lock on your vehicle WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle 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 fa...

Page 32: ...f the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open as a reminder to remove the key Automatic Door Locks If Equipped If this feature is enabled your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle s speed exceeds 15 mph 24 km h Automatic Door Lock Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the EVIC refer to Auto Lo...

Page 33: ...ne 5 Within 30 seconds press the driver s door LOCK switch 6 A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has been disabled 7 To reactivate this feature repeat the above steps 8 If a chime is not heard program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled If necessary repeat the above procedure Auto Unlock On Exit If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle wh...

Page 34: ...tening the seat belt will cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this programming procedure 3 Insert the key into the ignition 4 Within 15 seconds cycle the key from the OFF position to the ON position a minimum of four times ending in the OFF position Do not start the engine 5 Within 30 seconds press the driver s door UNLOCK switch 6 A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has b...

Page 35: ...or use a flat blade screwdriver or emergency key and rotate the dial counterclockwise to engage the lock and clockwise to disengage the child protection locks When the system on a door is engaged that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position Child Protection Door Lock Location Child Lock Control 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTI...

Page 36: ...r lock system 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 switch to the UNLOCK position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle WINDOWS Power Windows If Equipped Power Window Switches 1 Left Front 3 Right Rear 2 Right Front 4 Left Rear 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING Y...

Page 37: ...ure is cancelled when either front door is opened 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 Auto Down Both the driver and front passenger window switch ...

Page 38: ...back down Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually If the Auto Up function is lost reset the Auto Up function by running the window all the way up and then hold...

Page 39: ... 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 in partially open positions This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting Window Lockout Switch 1 Window Lockout Switch 2 THINGS TO KNO...

Page 40: ...age bin young children may not be able to escape If trapped in the storage bin children can die from suffocation or heat stroke Continued WARNING Continued In an accident serious injury could result if the storage bin covers are not properly latched Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion Do not use a s...

Page 41: ... in the dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems Front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passen gers Front seat belt pretensioners if equipped Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen ger Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains SABIC if equipped Su...

Page 42: ...ed on severity and type of collision Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be t...

Page 43: ...ng retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions But in a collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people...

Page 44: ... pas sengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch pla...

Page 45: ...When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out Latch Plate And Webbing Latch Plate To Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 ...

Page 46: ... 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 shoulder so that your stron gest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from ...

Page 47: ...e lap belt as low as pos sible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in a vehicle take it to your authorized dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the be...

Page 48: ...belt on the Regular Cab may be disconnected to open up utilization of the storage areas behind the front seats The black latch plate can be detached from the black keyed seat belt buckle located on the inboard side of the passenger seat Insert the seat belt tongue into the center red slot on the black buckle The black buckle latch plate can be removed when the seat belt tongue is pressed into the ...

Page 49: ... buckle are not prop erly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision When reattaching the black latch and black buckle ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted If the webbing is twisted follow the preceding procedure to detach the black latch and black buckle untwist the webbi...

Page 50: ...and will increase the risk of injury in a collision When reattaching the black latch and black buckle ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted If the webbing is twisted follow the preceding procedure to detach the black latch and black buckle untwist the webbing and reattach the black latch and black buckle In Use Position 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 51: ... higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Center Lap Belts The center seating position for the Quad Cab威 and Crew Cab front seat has a lap belt only To fasten the lap belt slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click To lengthen the lap belt tilt the latch plate and pull To remove slack pull the loose end of...

Page 52: ... Locking Mode any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger seating position Children 12 years old and younger should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts y...

Page 53: ...pretension ers are single use items After a collision deploys the airbags and or pretensioners a deployed airbag and or pretensioner must be replaced immediately Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert姞 If the driver s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h the BeltAlert威 will alert the driver to buckl...

Page 54: ...le chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure NOTE Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s seat belt remains unbuckled Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancies K...

Page 55: ...move and store the extender when not needed Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment T...

Page 56: ...C airbags they are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during airbag deployment Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Airbag Warning Light Driver Front Airbag Front Passenger Airbag Front and Side Impact Sensors Steer...

Page 57: ...determines whether the output force is low medium or high If a low output is sufficient to meet the need the remaining gas in the inflator is expended WARNING Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags may no longer be functional The protective covers for the airbag cushions are designe...

Page 58: ... independently that is a left side impact deploys the left bag only and a right side impact deploys only the right bag Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain SABIC If Equipped SABIC airbags offer side impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the ...

Page 59: ...rbag occu pant protection WARNING If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side airbags the performance could...

Page 60: ...d NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that position Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see Section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or b...

Page 61: ...ontact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under If You Need Assistance in Section 9 of this manual WARNING Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags Being too close to the steering ...

Page 62: ...erity and type of collision Advanced Front Airbags are not ex pected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage for example some pole collisions truck underrides and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of impa...

Page 63: ... to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Airbag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Airbag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru ...

Page 64: ...train the driver and front passenger The driver front airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the airbag The passenger front airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle Supplemental Seat Side Airbag Inflator Units If Equipped The Side Impact SRS Seat Mounted Side Airbags are des...

Page 65: ... inflating side curtain 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 where the side curtain airbag inflates This especially applies to children The s...

Page 66: ...r side airbags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags any or all of the following may occur The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra sions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or t...

Page 67: ... passenger seat belt retractor assembly replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Also have the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC system serviced as well 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 if the airbag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring ...

Page 68: ...ed dealer Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision While the airbag system is designed to be mainte nance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system immediately The Airbag Warning Light does not come on for approximately six to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned ON The light ...

Page 69: ...DR data may not be recorded e g loss of battery power In conjunction with other data gathered during a com plete accident investigation the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC such investigatio...

Page 70: ...data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded Diagnostic trouble code s and warning light status for electronically controlled safety systems inc...

Page 71: ...er than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap can become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size Infants...

Page 72: ...rbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one 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...

Page 73: ...install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weight and height Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening t...

Page 74: ...erious personal injury 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 directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor age system called LATCH wh...

Page 75: ... older products Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap shoulder belt They will also have tether straps and you are urged to take advantage of all of the available attachments provided with ...

Page 76: ...f an inquisitive child Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle If your child restraint seat is not LATCH compatible install the restraint using the vehicle seat belting Installing the Child Restraint System WARNING Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LATCH attachments in ...

Page 77: ... the seat Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here Again carefully follow the instruc tions that come with the child restraint system 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 ...

Page 78: ...ints having tether straps and hooks for con nection to tether anchors have been available for some time In fact many child restraint manufacturers will provide add on tether strap kits for their older products Regular Cab models have two tether anchorages one each behind the front center and right seats Quad Cab威 and Crew Cab models have three anchorages one behind each of the rear seats WARNING A...

Page 79: ...aint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat 2 Lift the cover if so equipped and attach the hook to the square opening in the sheet metal 3 Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions Regular Cab Tether Strap Mounting 1 Tether Strap Hook 2 Tether Strap to Child Restraint 3 Tether Anchor 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOU...

Page 80: ...ising the head restraints and reaching between the rear glass and rear seat The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat cushion to the up position Remove the elastic before use 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 81: ...hind the child seat 4 Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat and attach the hooks to the anchor loop 5 Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and to the anchor directly behind the right seat 6 Install each child restraint and remove the slack in th...

Page 82: ... Restraint Quad Cab威 Crew Cab 1 Inner Anchor Loops 2 Snap Hook 3 Tether Strap 4 Passenger s Side Rear Child Seat 5 Rear Center Child Seat 6 Driver s Side Rear Child Seat 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 83: ...rained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles...

Page 84: ...n indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be su...

Page 85: ... windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is da...

Page 86: ...h is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an autho rized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer for service i...

Page 87: ...atches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected the cause should be located and corrected immediately 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 ...

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Page 89: ...er Mirrors If Equipped 96 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 97 Driver s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 97 Illuminated Vanity Mirror If Equipped 98 Slide On Rod Features Of Sun Visor If Equipped 98 䡵 uconnect威 phone If Equipped 99 Operation 101 Phone Call Features 109 uconnect威 phone Features 112 Advanced Phone Connectivity 117 Things You Should Know About Your uconnect威 phone 119 3 ...

Page 90: ... If Equipped 138 Heated Seats If Equipped 138 Ventilated Seats If Equipped 140 40 20 40 Front Bench Seat If Equipped 140 䡵 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 141 Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory 141 Memory Position Recall 142 To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory 143 Self Limiting Control 144 Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control 144 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood...

Page 91: ...pers And Washers 154 Windshield Wipers 154 Mist Feature 155 Windshield Washers 155 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 156 䡵 Heating Steering Wheel If Equipped 157 䡵 Driver Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 158 Adjustment 158 䡵 Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 160 To Activate 160 To Set a Desired Speed 161 Deactivating Electronic Speed Control 161 To Resume Speed 161 Varying The Speed Setting 161 To Accelerate...

Page 92: ...amera On Or Off Without Navigation Radio 170 䡵 Overhead Console If Equipped 171 Courtesy Reading Lights 172 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 174 Programming HomeLink威 175 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 178 Using HomeLink威 178 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button 179 Security 179 Troubleshooting Tips 179 General Information 180 䡵 Power Sunroof If Equipped 180 Open Sunroof Express Mode 181 Cl...

Page 93: ...nel Cupholders 40 20 40 Seats 189 Front Instrument Panel Cupholders Floor Mounted Shifter 190 Rear Cupholder Quad Cab威 190 Rear Cupholder Crew Cab 191 䡵 Storage 191 Glove Box Storage 191 Door Storage 193 Center Storage Compartment If Equipped 194 Second Row In Floor Storage Bin If Equipped 196 Seatback Storage 197 Storage Regular Cab 197 Storage And Seats Crew Cab 198 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers...

Page 94: ...at Load Floor If Equipped 201 䡵 Pickup Box 203 Rambox If Equipped 203 Bed Extender If Equipped 207 Bed Rail Tie Down System 214 䡵 Slide In Campers 216 Camper Applications 216 䡵 Easy Off Tailgate 216 Disconnecting The Rear Camera If Equipped 216 Removing The Tailgate 217 Locking Tailgate If Equipped 218 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 95: ...o the night position lever flipped toward the rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted with the lever set in the day position lever flipped toward the windshield The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window Adjusting Rearview Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ...

Page 96: ...he dimming feature is activated CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror Automatic Dimm...

Page 97: ...when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side convex mirror Some vehicles will not have a convex right side mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage CAUTION It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the full rearward position to resist damage when entering a car wash or a narrow locat...

Page 98: ...located on the driver s door trim panel The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but tons and a four way mirror control switch Power Mirror Controls Power Mirror Controls 1 Mirror Select Buttons 2 Mirror Control 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 99: ...indow defroster Refer to Rear Window Features in this section for further information Driver s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped The outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror The outside mirror will automa...

Page 100: ...or cover turns off the light Slide On Rod Features of Sun Visor If Equipped The sun visor Slide On Rod feature allows for addi tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun To use the Slide On Rod feature rotate the sun visor downward and unclip it Pull the sun visor along the Slide On Rod until the sun visor is in the desired posi tion Illuminated Vanity Mirror 98 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 101: ... phone using simple voice commands e g Call ѧ Mike ѧ Work or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your cellular phone s audio is transmitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the uconnect威 phone NOTE The uconnect威 phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile Ver sion 0 96 or higher See the uconnect威 website for sup ported...

Page 102: ...nked or paired cellular phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages Phone Button The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button that will enable you to access the system...

Page 103: ...t wait for the beep which follows the Ready prompt or another prompt For certain operations compound commands can be used For example instead of saying Setup and then Phone Pairing the following compound command can be said Setup Phone Pairing For each feature explanation in this section only the combined form of the voice command is given You can also break the commands into parts and say each pa...

Page 104: ...ne to a Cellular Phone To begin using your uconnect威 phone you must pair your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled cellular phone To complete the pairing process you will need to refer ence your cellular phone Owner s Manual The uconnect威 website may also provide detailed instructions for pairing The following are general phone to uconnect威 phone pairing instructions Press the PHONE button to begin After...

Page 105: ...e at the same time For example if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle the uconnect威 phone will use the priority three cellular phone when you make a call You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time refer to Advanced Phone Connectivity in this section Dial by Saying a Number Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following...

Page 106: ...mes to the uconnect威 phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook New Entry When prompted say the name of the new entry Use of long names helps the voice recognition and it is recommended For example say Robert Smith or Robert instead of Bob When prompted enter the number designation e g Home ...

Page 107: ...onnect威 website for supported phones To call a name from downloaded or uconnect威 Phonebook follow the procedure in Call by Saying a Name section Automatic download and update if supported begins as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is made to the uconnect威 phone for example after you start the vehicle A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down loaded and updated every time a p...

Page 108: ...ange 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 OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth威 and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth威 lin...

Page 109: ...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 example the entry John Doe may have a cellular and a home number but you can add Jo...

Page 110: ... 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 Erase All The uconnect威 phone will ask you to verify that you wish to del...

Page 111: ...or example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the uconnect威 phone Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone the uconnect威 phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system if on and will ask if you would...

Page 112: ...oggling 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 hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one acti...

Page 113: ...ependent 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 phone 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 phone Call Continuation Call continuation is the pr...

Page 114: ...ompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol or Francais Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the language selection After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE After every uconnect威 phone language change operation only the language specific 32 name phone book is usable The paired p...

Page 115: ... the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area If supported this number may be programmable on some systems To do this press the PHONE button and say Setup followed by Emergency The uconnect威 phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cellular phone directly WARNING Your ...

Page 116: ...with Automated Systems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the uconnect威 phone Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to Working with Automated Systems Working with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while nav...

Page 117: ... then press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say Send The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send The uconnect威 phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry as tones over the phone NOTE You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone network configurations This is normal Some pagi...

Page 118: ...The status is given for roaming network signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the uconnect威 phone while dialing via the cellular phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 cellular phone the au...

Page 119: ...r an ongoing call from your uconnect威 phone paired cellular phone to the uconnect威 phone or vice versa press the VOICE REC OGNITION button and say Transfer Call Connect or Disconnect Link Between the uconnect威 phone and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time If you would like to...

Page 120: ...w the prompts You can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the uconnect威 phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete uconnect威 pho...

Page 121: ...epeat the words and phrases when prompted by the uconnect威 phone For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default settings e...

Page 122: ...at the end of speaking the digit string 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威 phone 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 zer...

Page 123: ...ering 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 phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your cellular phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up...

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Page 127: ...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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ...

Page 128: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call uconnect威 Tutorial try again voice training work yes 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 129: ...R SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition VR System 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 130: ...y 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 vol...

Page 131: ...n Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the 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...

Page 132: ...following com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of 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 133: ...eviously recorded memos During the playback you may press the VR button to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo 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 German ...

Page 134: ...uld 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 Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehicle WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a ...

Page 135: ...ushion Pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or backward to move the seat into the most comfortable position WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked Manual Seat Adjuster 3 UNDERSTA...

Page 136: ...just the seatback position To adjust the seatback lift upward on the handle lean back on the seatback and release the handle at the desired position To return the seatback lift upward on the handle lean forward and release the handle at the desired position Recline Handle 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ...tuate the handle then posi tion the seatback in the desired position Continued WARNING Continued You can be seriously even fatally injured riding in a seat with the seatback reclined Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest If you ride in this position the shoulder harness will no longer be restraining you In a collision you could sli...

Page 138: ...raint Eight Way Power Seats If Equipped The power seat controls are on the outboard side of the front seat cushions The power seat switch can be moved forward and backward as well as up and down to control the position of the seat The power seatback switch is used to adjust the angle of the seatback to position yourself in the most comfortable driving position Push forward or rearward on the switc...

Page 139: ...ON Do not put anything under a power seat It may cause damage to the seat or the seat controls Power Seat Switches 1 Power Seat Switch 2 Power Seatback Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 ...

Page 140: ... under the climate controls The switches for the rear passenger seats are located on the back of the center console After turning the ignition ON you can choose from High Low or Off heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for High one for Low and none for Off Press the switch once to select High level heating Press ...

Page 141: ...he seat is already warm NOTE The drivers heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start Refer to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Section 2 for further informa tion WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when usi...

Page 142: ...ose High press it a second time to choose Low Pressing the switch a third time will turn the ventilated seat Off When High speed is selected both lights on the switch will be illuminated When Low speed is selected one light will be illuminated NOTE The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate The drivers ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start Refer to ...

Page 143: ... same positions when the UN LOCK button is pressed NOTE The power lumbar option is not programmable with driver memory seats Your vehicle was delivered with two RKE transmitters One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory position The memory system can accommodate up to two RKE transmitters each RKE transmitter linked to either of the two memory positions Setting Memory Positions a...

Page 144: ...seconds press and release MEMORY button 1 or 2 on the driver s seat The next steps must be performed within 10 seconds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter to recall memory positions 8 Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key 9 Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKE transmitters 10 Repeat the above steps to set the next memory position using the other numbered memory button or ...

Page 145: ...is can celled the driver s seat and the pedals stop moving A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected NOTE A chime sound may be heard if setting memory was inhibited for any reason To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory 1 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key 2 Press and release the memory SET button located on the driver s seat 3 Within...

Page 146: ...position will indicate the self limiting control has been reset Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control This additional feature provides automatic driver s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility into and out of the vehicle The seat cushion will move rearward approximately 2 5 in 60 mm when the key is removed from the ignition switch The seat will move forward approximately 2 5 in 60 m...

Page 147: ...e lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel 2 Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and push the safety latch lever from right to left to release it before raising the hood Hood Release Safety Latch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 ...

Page 148: ... is located on the left side of the instrument panel next to the steering wheel The head light switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instrument panel lights cargo lights and fog lights if equipped Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog light if equipped lenses that are lighter and less suscep tible to stone breakage than glass lights Plastic is not as scra...

Page 149: ...ights rotate the headlight switch clockwise When the headlight switch is on the parking lights taillights license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on To turn off the headlights rotate the headlight switch back to the O Off position Automatic Headlights If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels To turn the system on...

Page 150: ...itch is cycled off Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight switch on then off or by turning the ignition ON The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Customer Programmable Features SETUP under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 for further information Parking Lights and Pan...

Page 151: ...d on when the front doors are opened when the dimmer control rotating wheel on the bottom of the switch is rotated to the far right detent position or if equipped when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter When a door is open and the interior lights are on rotating the dimmer control all the way left to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out ...

Page 152: ...ng the control to the right until you hear a click This feature is termed the Parade mode and is useful when headlights are required during the day Cargo Light The cargo lights are turned on by pressing on the cargo button The cargo lights will also turn on for approximately 30 seconds when a RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed as part of the Illuminated Entry feature Dimmer Control Cargo Lig...

Page 153: ...tion is OFF the exterior lights will automatically turn off NOTE Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON Daytime Running Lights DRL Canada Only and Fleet Vehicles The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except PARK This provides a constant Lights ON condition until the ignition is turned OFF The lights illuminate a...

Page 154: ...f a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system the arrow indicators will flash at a faster rate If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the switch or indicator lamp is defective Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal left or right will flash three times then automatically turn off Turn Signal Lever 152 ...

Page 155: ...eam headlights to turn on until the lever is released High Beam Low Beam Select Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on or shut the high beams off High Beam Low Beam 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 ...

Page 156: ...e with a variable pause between cycles desirable For maximum delay between cycles rotate the control knob into the upper end of the delay range The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the low continual speed position The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 15 seconds between cycles to a cycle every two seconds The delay intervals will double in duration when ...

Page 157: ...d of the multifunction lever inward to the second detent Washer fluid will be sprayed until the washer knob is released from this position If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range the wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob is released It will then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If the washer knob is pushed for a period greater than one se...

Page 158: ...ring column below the multifunction lever Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column With one hand firmly on the steering wheel move the steering column up or down as desired Release the lever to lock the steering column firmly in place Tilt Steering Lever 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 159: ...es before automatically shutting off The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch bank below the climate controls Press the switch to turn on the heated steering wheel The light on the switch will illuminate to indicate the steering wheel heater is on Pressing the switch a second ti...

Page 160: ...blanket or cush ion This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allow the driver to establish a comfortable position relative to the steering wheel and pedals Adjustment 1 Position the driver s seat so that you are at least 10 in 25 4 cm away from the airbag located in the center of the steering wheel 2...

Page 161: ...ty to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become lim ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path WARNING Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving You could lose control and have an accident Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked Adjustable Pedals Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 ...

Page 162: ... occurs the Electronic Speed Con trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button located in the end of the lever once and the cruise indicator light located in the mes sage window of the cluster will illuminate showing that the Electronic Speed Control system is on To turn the Electr...

Page 163: ...peed Control A soft tap on the brake pedal or pulling the Electronic Speed Control lever CANCEL toward you will deacti vate the Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory Pushing the ON OFF button to the OFF position or turning OFF the ignition erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed raise the Electronic Speed Control lever RESUME ACCEL upwar...

Page 164: ...T DECEL downward once will result in a 1 mph 1 km h speed decrease Each time the Electronic Speed Control lever is tapped downward speed decreases To Accelerate for Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight speed change on moderate hills ...

Page 165: ... recommendations The Rear Park Assist can be active only when the shift lever is in REVERSE If the Rear Park Assist is enabled at this shift lever position the system will be active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 11 mph 18 km h or above The system will be active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approxi mately 10 mph 16 km h Rear Park Assist Sensors...

Page 166: ...he warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for approxi mately one second Each side of the warning display has six yellow and two red LEDs The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the red LED is ON The system dimly illuminates the two inner most yellow LEDs when it is ON and there are no obstacles being detected The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detect...

Page 167: ...15 cm Yellow None 3rd LED 31 5 in 80 cm 39 3 in 100 cm Yellow None 4th LED 25 5 in 65 cm 33 5 in 85 cm Yellow None 5th LED 20 in 50 cm 27 6 in 70 cm Yellow None 6th LED 16 in 40 cm 19 7 in 50 cm Red Yes Intermittent 7th LED 6 in 15 cm 11 81 in 30 cm Red Yes Continuous NOTE The Rear Park Assist will MUTE the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR ...

Page 168: ...ARNING Continued Before using the Rear Park Assist it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns the red LEDs ON Also ...

Page 169: ...ted It is recommended that the driver look over his her shoulder when using the Rear Park Assist NOTE Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly Jackhammers large trucks and other vibrations could affect the performance of the system Enable Disable The Rear Park Assist There are times when you may want to disable the Rear Park Assist such as when t...

Page 170: ...Rear Park Assist will not operate If SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC after mak ing sure the rear bumper is clean please see your authorized dealer Cleaning The Rear Park Assist Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water car wash soap and a soft cloth Do not use rough or hard cloths Do not scratch or poke the sensors you could damage the senso...

Page 171: ... damage the Rear Camera system should only be used as a parking aid The Rear Camera system is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path Continued CAUTION Continued To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using the Rear Camera system to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recommended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder whe...

Page 172: ...ehicle is shifted out of REVERSE the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again Turning the Rear Camera On or Off Without Navigation Radio 1 Press the menu hard key 2 Select system setup soft key 3 Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting enable rear camera in reverse soft key 4 When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE an image of the rear of the vehi...

Page 173: ...ve the review mirror The overhead console contains the following features Courtesy Reading Lights Power Sunroof Switch If Equipped Power Sliding Rear Window Switch If Equipped Universal Garage Door Opener If Equipped Overhead Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 ...

Page 174: ...n the dimmer control is rotated to the courtesy light position full right position or when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if equipped These lights are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing on the corresponding lens Front Courtesy Reading Lights 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 175: ...sed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle If the interior lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF they will extinguish after 15 minutes Rear Passenger Courtesy Reading Light 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ...

Page 176: ...lighting 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 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 177: ...an gerous 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 20 seconds The EVIC will display CLEARING CHAN NELS Release the buttons when the...

Page 178: ... 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 ...

Page 179: ...ss 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 ass...

Page 180: ...Step 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 TRAINING 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 181: ...econds 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 butt...

Page 182: ...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 located ...

Page 183: ...sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Open Sunroof Express Mode Momentarily pressing the switch rea...

Page 184: ...de If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents closing press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs This allows the sunroof to move towards the closed position NOTE Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed Venting Sunroof Express Press and release the Vent button and the sunroof will open to the vent position This is called Express Vent and will oc...

Page 185: ...h to clean the glass panel Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS The auxiliary 12 Volt power outlets can provide power for in cab accessories designed for use with the standard cigar lighter plug The 12 Volt power outlets have a cap attached to the outlet indicating 12V DC together with either a key symbol or a...

Page 186: ...ower left and lower right of the center stack without floor mounted shifter Inside the top storage tray with floor mounted shifter Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment if equipped Power Outlet Floor Shifter 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 187: ...an supply power when the key is in the ON RUN or ACC posi tions All accessories connected to the outlet s should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge Power Outlet Upper Lid Power Outlet Rear Center Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 ...

Page 188: ...enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Continued CAUTION Continued Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will discharge the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle ...

Page 189: ...icles with a bench seat the cupholder tray can be used to hold the ash receiver For vehicles equipped with an optional floor shifter Ash Receiver and Cigar Lighter Bench Seat 1 Cigar Lighter 2 Ash Receiver Optional Floor Shifter 1 Cigar Lighter 2 Ash Receiver 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 ...

Page 190: ...uch as Playsta tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit as will most power tools Due to built in overload protection the power outlet will shut down if the power rating is exceeded Each device to be powered should be checked first to make sure it does not exceed the outlet s 150 Watts maximum rating To turn on the power outlet press the switch once Press the switch a second time to turn the ...

Page 191: ...will shut down if the power rating is exceeded WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not use a three prong adapter Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure CUPHOLDERS Front Instrument Panel Cupholders 40 20 40 Seats The cupholders are located in the pull out...

Page 192: ...mounted shifter there are two cupholders located in the floor console Rear Cupholder Quad Cab姞 Quad Cab威 vehicles may be equipped with a rear cup holder that consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience Cupholders Floor Mounted Shifter Rear Cup Wells 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 193: ...e center armrest STORAGE Glove Box Storage The glove box is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower storage area Crew Cab Rear Armrest Cupholder Glove Box 1 Upper Glove Box 2 Lower Glove Box 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 ...

Page 194: ...pward on the handle release The glove box door will automatically open To open the lower glove box pull on the handle to release the latch and lower the door Upper Glove Box Lower Glove Box 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 195: ...e holders drivers side only are located in the door trim panels Rear Door Storage Quad Cab威 Crew Cab Storage compartments are located in both the driver and passenger door trim panels Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 ...

Page 196: ...ated on the armrest could be seriously injured during vehicle operation or an accident Only use the center seating position when the armrest is fully upright In an accident the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs 4 5 kg These items could be thrown about en dangering occupants of the vehicle Items stored should not exceed a total of 10 lbs 4 5 kg Center Stora...

Page 197: ...olt power outlet that can be used to power small electrical devices refer to Electrical Power Outlets in this Section for more information With the upper lid closed pull on the lower handle to open the lower storage bin Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Bin 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 ...

Page 198: ...storage The storage bins have removable liners that can be easily removed for cleaning To open in floor storage bin lift upward on the handle of the latch and open the lid NOTE The front seat may have to be moved forward to fully open the lid In Floor Storage Bin And Latch Opened Storage Bin 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 199: ...and passenger front seats are pockets that can be used for storage Storage Regular Cab The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs the length of the cab Drivers Side Seatback Storage Storage Bin 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 ...

Page 200: ... the latch and open the lid CAUTION Always lift the storage compartment lids by using the handle Failure to lift the lids by using the handle can result in damage to the lids Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers Regular Cab Models Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the back panel of the cab behind the rear seat Crew Cab Storage 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR...

Page 201: ...onal five minutes of operation press the button a second time NOTE To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mil...

Page 202: ...itch for the power sliding rear window is located on the overhead console Press the left side of the switch to open the glass and the right side of the switch to close the glass Manual Sliding Rear Window If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle Squeeze the lock to release the window Rear Window Switch 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATUR...

Page 203: ...d floor While driving or in an accident you may experience abrupt stopping rapid acceleration or sharp turns Loose objects stored on the load floor may move around with force and strike occupants resulting in serious or fatal injury Unfolding the Load Floor 1 Lift the 60 40 seat cushion s to the upward position Unfolding The Load Floor 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 ...

Page 204: ...60 40 seat cushion s to the upward position 2 Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the load floor 3 Lift the load floor up to access storage under the load floor WARNING Do not drive with the load floor in the up position When stopping fast or in an accident the load floor could move to the down position causing serious injury Load Floor In Open Position 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURE...

Page 205: ...ehicle PICKUP BOX Rambox If Equipped The Rambox system is an integrated pickup box storage and cargo management system consisting of three fea tures Integrated box side storage bins Cargo extender divider Bed rail tie down system Load Floor Securing Straps 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 ...

Page 206: ...AUTION Failure to follow the following items could cause damage to the vehicle Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is properly secured Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb 68 kg per bin To open a storage bin press and release the pushbutton located on the lid The Rambox lid will open upward to allow hand access Lift the lid to fully open Rambox Cargo Storage Bins 204 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 207: ...tomatic illumination switch there is a manual on off switch located at the rear of each storage bin Pushing the switch once will turn off the bin lights pushing the switch again will turn the lights back on Rambox Pushbutton and Lock Rambox Light Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 ...

Page 208: ...the top of the bin lid should be minimized to prevent damage to the lid and latching hinging mechanisms Damage to the Rambox bin may occur due to heavy sharp objects placed in bin that shift due to vehicle motion In order to minimize potential for damage secure all cargo to prevent movement and protect inside surfaces of bin from heavy sharp objects with appropriate padding Cargo bins feature two ...

Page 209: ...he front of the truck bed which maximizes the bed cargo area when not in use To install the bed extender into the storage position perform the following 1 Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the center handle vertically to release the extender side gates Center Handle and Lock 1 Center Handle Lock 2 Handle 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 ...

Page 210: ...er fully forward in the bed against the front panel 3 Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard ends to be positioned in front of the cargo tie down loops Storage Position Cargo Tie Down Loop 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 211: ... into place and assist against theft Divider Position The divider position is intended for managing your cargo and assisting in keeping cargo from moving around the bed There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for various positions to assist in managing your cargo Side Gates Closed 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 ...

Page 212: ... release the extender side gates 2 With the side gates open position the extender so the outboard ends align with the intended slots in the sides of the bed 3 Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends are secured into the intended slots of the bed Center Handle and Lock 1 Center Handle Lock 2 Handle Aligning Gate To Slots 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 213: ...nder position allows you to load the bed of the truck beyond the tail gate The bed extender will add an additional 15 in 38 cm in the back of the truck when additional cargo room is needed The extender position utilizes a locating pin and rotating handle located on both sides of the truck bed near the tailgate Side Gates Closed Extender Position 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ...

Page 214: ...g 1 Lower the tailgate 2 Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle vertically in order to release the extender side gates 3 Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin and handle Extender Installation 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 215: ...o truck utilizing cargo tie downs Extender should not be used as cargo tie down When vehicle is in motion do not exceed 150 lbs 68 kg load on the tailgate The bed extender is not intended for off road use When not in use the extender divider should be in stowed or divider position with the tailgate closed When in use all handles are to be in the locked position Locking Tab 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 216: ...rees above horizontal or damage to the cleat or cleat rail may occur There are two adjustable cleats on each side of the bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents along either rail in order to keep cargo properly secure Adjustable Cleats 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 217: ...location Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten the nut To remove the cleats from the utility rail remove the end cap by pushing up on the locking tab located on the bottom of the end cap Slide the cleat off the end of the rail 1 Utility Rail Detent 2 Cleat Retainer Nut 3 Utility Rail Cleat Utility Rail End Cap 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ...

Page 218: ...p or pickup camper is installed on a vehicle an alternate Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL must be provided EASY OFF TAILGATE To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang the tailgate can be removed NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera the electrical connector must be disconnected prior to removing the tailgate Disconnecting the Rear Camera If Equipped 1 Open the tailg...

Page 219: ...l 5 Connect the tailgate plug provided in the glove box to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals do not corrode 6 Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward facing surface of the tailgate This will prevent damaging the connector and bracket when storing or reinstalling the tailgate Removing the Tailgate 1 Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera if equipp...

Page 220: ...lgate from the vehicle NOTE Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box WARNING To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide which is deadly the exhaust system on vehicles equipped with Cap or Slide In Campers should extend beyond the overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks Locking Tailgate If Equipped The lock is located next to the tailgate handle The tailgate can be locked using th...

Page 221: ...nt Cluster Base 225 䡵 Instrument Cluster Premium 226 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description 227 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 244 EVIC Displays 246 Distance To Empty DTE 250 Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode If Equipped 251 Trip Functions 252 System Customer Information Features 253 Compass Display 253 Customer Programmable Features Setup 255 4 ...

Page 222: ...e For CD And MP3 Audio Play 267 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 270 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 272 䡵 Sales Code RES RSC AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack And Sirius Radio 273 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 273 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 278 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 281 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 283 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 284 䡵 ...

Page 223: ...d 290 䡵 Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 291 Radio Operation 291 CD Player 292 䡵 CD DVD Maintenance 292 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 293 䡵 Climate Controls 293 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System 293 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 297 Summer Operation 302 Winter Operation 302 Vacation Storage 303 Window Fogging And Frosting 303 Outside Air Intake 303 Operatin...

Page 224: ...tch 2 Instrument Cluster 8 Power Outlet 14 Ignition Switch 3 Radio 9 Lower Switch Bank 15 Hood Release 4 Upper Switch Bank 10 Cup Holders 16 Parking Brake Release 5 Upper Glove Compartment 11 Climate Controls 6 Lower Glove Compartment 12 Power Outlet Cigar Lighter 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 225: ...L Refer to Section 5 for more information 2 ESP OFF IF EQUIPPED Refer to Section 5 for more information 3 HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Refer to Section 6 for more information 4 115V POWER INVERTER Refer to Section 3 for more information 5 REAR PARK ASSIST Refer to Section 3 for more information 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 ...

Page 226: ...n the center of the instrument panel 1 HEATED SEATS Refer to Section 3 for more information 2 VENTILATED SEATS Refer to Section 3 for more information 3 HEATED STEERING WHEEL Refer to Section 3 for more information 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 227: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 ...

Page 228: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 229: ...al on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator remains on and does not flash or flashes at a rapid rate 3 Fuel Gauge Shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position 4 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gaug...

Page 230: ... vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Section 7 of this manual Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap para graph 5 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and or kilometers per hour mph km h 6 4 LOW This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four wheel drive LOW mode The front and rear driveshafts are mech...

Page 231: ...e however see an autho rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to...

Page 232: ...gram ESP Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during accelera tion apply as little throttle as possible While driving ease up on the accelerator Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road con ditions and do not switch off the Electronic Stability Program ESP or Traction Control System TCS 13 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi mat...

Page 233: ...o be repaired or serviced the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service If s he cannot do so then the odometer must be set at zero and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you ca...

Page 234: ...lue first then it will display the engine hour value The engine hours will be displayed for a period of 30 seconds until the ignition is turned OFF or the engine is started Some of the above warnings will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display Area located in the instrument cluster Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped in this section for ...

Page 235: ...ystem after performing the scheduled maintenance refer to the following proce dure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If ne...

Page 236: ...atic transmission NOTE In vehicles with 4 7L or 5 7L engines the highest available transmission gear is displayed in the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC whenever the Electronic Range Select ERS fea ture is active Use the selector on the shift lever to activate ERS 19 Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 3 0 gal 11 0 L this light will turn on...

Page 237: ...heat cycle of the intake manifold heater system The number of cycles and the length of the cycling operation is controlled by the engine control module Post heat operation can run for sev eral minutes and then the electrical system and volt meter needle will stabilize 22 Cargo Light The cargo light will illuminate when the cargo light is activated by pressing the cargo light button on the headligh...

Page 238: ... is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure ...

Page 239: ...f the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electr...

Page 240: ...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 241: ...ating Low Tire for EVIC enabled clusters 26 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic OBDII system which monitors the emissions and engine control sys tem If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing the light will come on when the ignition is first turned on and remain on as a bulb check until the engine is started If the vehicle is not ...

Page 242: ...onverter as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard etc This could result in death or serious injury to the driver occu pants or others 27 Airbag Warning Light This light turns on and remains on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when ...

Page 243: ...of anti lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 30 Transmission Temperature Light This light indicates that there is excessive trans mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter sl...

Page 244: ...on continuously Refer to Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert威 in the Occupant Re straints section for more information 32 Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehic...

Page 245: ...ral miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see an authorized dealer as soon as possible For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi cator will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped in this section for more information 34 Check Gauges This light illuminates when the voltmeter engine oil pr...

Page 246: ...eniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following System Status display Vehicle information warning message displays Customer Programmable Features SETUP Compass display Outside temperature display Trip computer functions Distance To Empty DTE display Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode di...

Page 247: ...enus Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus Steering wheel EVIC control button as it appears on the right side of the steering wheel Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus sub menus or to select a personal setting in the setup menu Press the RETURN button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INST...

Page 248: ...Turn Signal Light Out Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out Park Assist Disabled Service Park Assist System Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not in Park EVIC Warning Lights Door Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that one or more door may be ajar Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started If the li...

Page 249: ...ystem Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in section 6 of this manual Electronic Speed Control Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system The light will come on when the i...

Page 250: ...gine is allowed to cool If the light turns on while driving safely pull over and stop the vehicle If the A C system is on turn it off Also shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve hicle If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately and call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in Section 6 for more information SERV 4WD The SERV 4WD light m...

Page 251: ... plowing off road operation If this light comes on stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light goes off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Indicator illuminated will eventually cause se vere transmission damage or transmission failure WARNING In some circumstances a Transmission Temperature Indicator under contin...

Page 252: ...the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat these steps Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the RETURN button NOTE Significant chan...

Page 253: ...erage reading before the reset The FUEL SAVER MODE message will display above the average fuel economy in the EVIC display This message will appear whenever MDS if equipped allows the engine to operate on four cylinders or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and it can be used to modify driving habits in o...

Page 254: ...sed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed Press and release the ODOMETER TRIP ODOMETER button once to clear the resettable function being displayed To ...

Page 255: ...ction the vehicle is facing Press and release the compass button to display one of eight com pass readings and the outside temperature Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display CAL until the compass is calibrated You may also calibrate the co...

Page 256: ...objects until the CAL indicator turns off The compass will now function normally Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most acc...

Page 257: ... SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map 5 Press and release the RETURN button to exit Customer Programmable Features SETUP Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK If the transmission is out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving a warning message SETUP NOT AVAILABLE is followed in three seconds by VEHICLE NOT IN ...

Page 258: ...ease the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Auto Lock Doors When this feature is selected all doors will lock auto matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph 24 km h To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next ...

Page 259: ...seat mirror and radio settings can only return to the memory set position using the door mounted switch To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected a short horn sound will occur ...

Page 260: ...headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until 0 30 60 or 90 appears Headlamps With Wipers When this feature is selected and the HEADLIGHT switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are tu...

Page 261: ...nic Brake Control System in Section 5 of this manual for system function and operating information To make your selec tion press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Display Fuel Saver If Equipped The Fuel Saver Mode message is located in the Compass Te...

Page 262: ...the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Remote Start Comfort Sys When this feature is selected and the remote start is activated the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather In warm weather the driver vented seat...

Page 263: ...e and frequency on the display On the RES only time or frequency is displayed at a time The RES RSC with satellite radio will display both time and frequency and alternate between time and frequency when the time button is pressed Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the time button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune Audio control 3 After the hours are adju...

Page 264: ... 3 Operating Instructions uconnect姞 phone If Equipped Refer to uconnect威 phone in Section 3 Clock Setting Procedure uconnect威 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 ...

Page 265: ...rrent setting 1 Turn on the radio 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 ...

Page 266: ...ion 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 the radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The i...

Page 267: ...ght 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 to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours...

Page 268: ...o 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 fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level f...

Page 269: ...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 display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM and 12 FM stations DISC...

Page 270: ...en you insert the disc The display will show 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 These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism RES is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a...

Page 271: ...allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and 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 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 pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button P...

Page 272: ...d 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 and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will ...

Page 273: ...ata 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 Frequency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24...

Page 274: ...sion 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 auxi...

Page 275: ... 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 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 276: ... Button uconnect phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the uconnect phone feature if equipped Refer to uconnect phone 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 TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Pro...

Page 277: ...n the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones Push...

Page 278: ...ic 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 Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un defined None Adult Hits Adlt H...

Page 279: ...rates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then...

Page 280: ...d 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 display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM and 12 FM stations DISC AUX...

Page 281: ... to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show 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 These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism RES is a single CD p...

Page 282: ...to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and 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...

Page 283: ...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 Maxi...

Page 284: ...radio 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 ...

Page 285: ...y 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 lis...

Page 286: ...o 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 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 the proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device...

Page 287: ...in Alaska System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre activated and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory installed satellite radio system in 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 informati...

Page 288: ...on on the radio faceplate Next touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display Selecting uconnect姞 studios 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 locat...

Page 289: ...e radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for...

Page 290: ... Scroll control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing 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...

Page 291: ...o 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 stored into pushbutton memory The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding ...

Page 292: ...DVD player and LCD liquid crystal display screen a battery powered remote control and two head sets The system is located in the headliner behind the front row seat Refer to your VES User s Manual for detailed operating instructions Video Entertainment System VES 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 293: ...D The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listena...

Page 294: ...condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleaners or anti static sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc t...

Page 295: ...ring cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the temperature amount and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle The controls are located on the instrument panel below the radio Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary ...

Page 296: ...ler temperatures Rotating the knob clockwise into the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumu lation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air...

Page 297: ...t outlets Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Mode Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use the DEFROST mode with maximum blower and...

Page 298: ...lowed Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended In cold or damp weather the use of the Recirculation mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle For maximum defogging select the Outside Air position The A C can be deselected manually without distur...

Page 299: ...eselected when in MAX A C position The LED will blink three times if the A C button is pushed Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped The Automatic Temperature Control ATC allows both driver and front passenger seat occupants to select individual comfort settings When occupants in the vehicle select an Auto mode operation Auto blower operation is set by using rotary knobs on the control unit...

Page 300: ...red by the driver and all passengers Automatic Temperature Control ATC Panel 1 Blower Control 9 DEFROST 2 Left Temperature Up 10 Right Temperature Down 3 SYNC Indicator 11 A C 4 Left Temperature Indicator 12 A C Indicator 5 Right Temperature Indica tor 13 SYNC Temperature Button 6 DELAY Indicator 14 Left Temperature Down 7 Right Temperature Up 15 RECIRCULATE 8 MODE 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMEN...

Page 301: ...ature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric units by selecting the US M customer programmable feature Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features SETUP in this section of the manual To provide you with...

Page 302: ...ditional speeds are selected This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode The operator can also select the direction of the airflow by selecting one of the following positions Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air The air vanes of t...

Page 303: ...ally sense the presence of fog mist or ice on the windshield Defrost mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield and side glass The Air Conditioning A C button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system When in A C mode and the ATC is set to a cool temperature dehumidified air flows through the air outlets If Economy mode is desired press the A C ...

Page 304: ...bled automatically if these modes are selected Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating A solution of 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50 water is recommended Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Section 7 of this manual for ...

Page 305: ...d rainy and or humid weather Windows may frost on the inside of the glass in very cold weather To clear the windows select Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed Do not use the Recirculation mode without A C 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 col...

Page 306: ...Operating Tips 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 307: ...utomatic Transmission 312 Key Ignition Park Interlock 312 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 313 Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Override 313 Four Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 315 Five Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 320 䡵 Four Wheel Drive Operation If Equipped 326 Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Four Position Switch If Equipped 327 Shifting Procedure 331 5 ...

Page 308: ...ake 346 䡵 Brake System 347 Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System 348 䡵 Multi Displacement System MDS If Equipped 5 7L Engine Only 349 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 350 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 350 Traction Control System TCS 351 Brake Assist System BAS 351 Hill Start Assist HSA 352 Electronic Stability Program ESP 356 Trailer Sway Control TSC 361 䡵 Tire Safety Information 362 Tire Markings 362 T...

Page 309: ...379 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 381 Tire Pressure Monitor System Components 383 General Information 385 䡵 Fuel Requirements 386 3 7L And 4 7L Engine 386 5 7L Engine 386 Reformulated Gasoline 387 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 387 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 388 MMT In Gasoline 388 Materials Added To Fuel 389 Fuel System Cautions 389 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 390 䡵 Flexible Fuel 4 7L Eng...

Page 310: ...Vehicle Loading 396 Certification Label 396 䡵 Trailer Towing 399 Common Towing Definitions 399 Trailer Hitch Classification 403 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 404 Trailer And Tongue Weight 404 Towing Requirements 405 Towing Tips 410 䡵 Snowplow 411 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 412 Recreational Towing Two Wheel Drive Models 412 Recreational Towing Four Wheel Driv...

Page 311: ...en or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat buildup may cause serious injury or death Normal Starting Normal starting of either a warm or cold engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal Turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds turn the key to the OFF position wait five seco...

Page 312: ...nds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way Unburned fuel ...

Page 313: ...PED The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on the passenger side of the vehicle near the right head lamp assembly It is located between the front grill and the radiator but underneath the black ...

Page 314: ...ft lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle...

Page 315: ...ifter If Equipped There is an override 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 1 Turn the key to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine 2 Tilt the steering wheel to the full up position 3 Firmly set the parking brake 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Using the screwdr...

Page 316: ...which is located on the right of the shift lever gate 1 Turn the key to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine 2 Firmly set the parking brake 3 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 4 Using the screwdriver press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console 5 Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position 6 The vehicle may then be started in NEUT...

Page 317: ...he transmission The engine can be started in this range Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range Always apply the parking brake first then place the shift lever in the PARK position WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle mo...

Page 318: ...AL can result in severe transmission damage Refer to Recreational Tow ing in Section 5 and Towing a Disabled Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual DRIVE This range is for most city and highway driving 2 Second This range is for moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow Begins at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to second gear Will not shift to third gear 1 Fir...

Page 319: ...nd will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable level If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature If the transmission temperature becomes hot enough the Transmi...

Page 320: ... excessive shifting When operating in TOW HAUL mode the transmission will shift to third gear and fourth gear will be enabled under steady cruise conditions The TOW HAUL Indicator Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation If the TOW HAUL mode is desired the switch must be pressed each t...

Page 321: ...shift lever to the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation If the problem persists PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to oper ate Only second gear will operate in the DRIVE position Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has be...

Page 322: ... the shift lever toward you when shifting into REVERSE or PARK or when shifting out of PARK Electronic Range Select ERS Operation The Electronic Range Select ERS shift control allows you to limit the highest available gear when the shift lever is in the DRIVE position Move the console shift lever left or right or toggle the switch on the column shift lever down or up to select the desired top gear...

Page 323: ... display the ERS designation for the current gear the transmission will not downshift For example if you are in DRIVE and are in third direct gear when you tap the shift lever switch one time in the direction the display will show 4 ERS 4 is direct gear Another tap down will shift the transmission down to ERS 3 the added underdrive gear When in the DRIVE position in fifth gear the first tap down w...

Page 324: ...ges Do not race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL position into another gear range PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range Always apply the parking brake first then place the shift lever in the PARK positi...

Page 325: ...ould lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle rearward Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL This range is for when the vehicle is standing for pro longed periods with the engine running The engine m...

Page 326: ...ure Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable level If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature If the transmission temperature becomes hot enough the Transmission Temperature Warning Light may illuminate and the transmission may downshift o...

Page 327: ... to indicate when the switch has been activated Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation If the TOW HAUL mode is desired the button must be pressed each time the engine is started Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibra...

Page 328: ... into and out of Overdrive If the vehicle has not been driven in several days the first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans mission into gear may seem sluggish This is due to the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into the transmission This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission The torque con verter will refill within five seconds of shifti...

Page 329: ...Four wheel drive low range 4WD LOW Neutral NEUTRAL This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the two wheel drive position 2WD for normal street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads When additional traction is required the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheel...

Page 330: ...e located in the instrument cluster and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection When you select a different transfer case position the indicator lights will do the following If all shift conditions are met 1 The current position indicator light will turn OFF 2 The selected position indicator light will flash until the transfer case completes the shift 3 When the shift is complete ...

Page 331: ...ing brake may allow the vehicle to roll which may cause personal injury NOTE Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning as this can cause damage to driveline components When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not ...

Page 332: ...ghway driving on dry hard surfaced roads 4WD LOCK Four Wheel Drive Lock Range This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This range provides additional traction for loose slippery road surfaces only 4WD LOW Four Wheel Drive Low Range This range provides low speed four wheel drive It locks the front and rear driveshafts tog...

Page 333: ...osition indicator light will flash until the transfer case completes the shift When the shift is complete the position indicator light for the selected position will stop flashing and remain ON 2WD 4WD LOCK Rotate the 4WD control switch to the desired position Shifts between 2WD and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion With the vehicle in motion the transfer case will engage ...

Page 334: ...wing procedures Preferred Procedure 1 With the engine running slow the vehicle to 2 to 3 mph 3 to 5 km h 2 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL 3 While still rolling rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired position 4 After the desired position indicator light is ON not flashing shift the transmission back into gear Alternate Procedure 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the...

Page 335: ...able If the key is not ON the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing Electronically Shifted Transfer Case Five Position Switch If Equipped This is an electronic shift transfer case and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch Transfer Case Switch which is located on the instrument panel This electronically shifted transfer case provides five mode positions T...

Page 336: ... the 2WD mode When additional traction is required the transfer case 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This is accomplished by rotating the 4WD Control Switch to the desired position Refer to Shifting Procedure for spe cific shifting instructions The 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions...

Page 337: ...et 1 The indicator light for the current position will remain ON 2 The newly selected position indicator light will con tinue to flash 3 The transfer case will not shift NOTE Before retrying a selection make certain that all the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer case position have been met To retry the selection turn the control knob back to the current position wait five seconds...

Page 338: ...ion of four wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size type and circumference on each wheel Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case Because four wheel drive provides improved traction there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds Do not go faster than road conditions permit WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattende...

Page 339: ... Additional traction for loose slippery road surfaces only 4WD LOW Four Wheel Drive Low Range This range provides low speed four wheel drive Locks the front and rear drive shafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose slippery road surfaces only Do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h N Neutral This range disengages both ...

Page 340: ...ifts between 2WD and 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK can be done with the vehicle stopped or in motion With the vehicle in motion the transfer case will engage disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelera tor pedal after turning the control switch If the vehicle is stopped the ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine either running or OFF This shift cannot be completed if the key ...

Page 341: ...sly while the original position indicator light is ON until all requirements have been met NOTE The ignition key must be ON for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable If the key is not ON then the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL IF EQUIPPED The limited slip differential provides addition...

Page 342: ...cause both rear wheels to spin and allow the vehicle to slide sideways on the crowned surface of a road or in a turn DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility ...

Page 343: ...t in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire r...

Page 344: ...t 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 throu...

Page 345: ... type of driving NOTE After off road usage particularly in sand or mud inspect the underside of the vehicle for accumu lated dirt at the propeller shaft axles U joints brake rotors and calipers Use a hose to clean off any accumulation of dirt or mud Check the exhaust system and all exposed components for any sign of damage If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud slush or similar c...

Page 346: ...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 assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others Service should be obtained as soon as possible CAUTION ...

Page 347: ...chemicals can damage your power steering components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturer s recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indi...

Page 348: ...rking brake is applied You must be sure that the parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the shift lever is in the PARK position When parking on a hill you should apply 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 shift lev...

Page 349: ...e rear brakes When parking on a hill turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle BRAKE SYSTEM If power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function However you will experience a subst...

Page 350: ...idding on slippery surfaces The system s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide regulated hydraulic pressure The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation This is normal The ABS conducts a low speed selftest at about 10 mph 16 km h If you have your foot lightly on the brake while this test is occurring you may feel slight pedal movement The movement can be more apparent on ice a...

Page 351: ...tion of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded Continued WARNING Continued The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner ...

Page 352: ... pressure to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking For more information about ABS refer to Brake System in this section NOTE ABS improves steering control of the vehicle during hard braking maneuvers WARNING ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af forded by...

Page 353: ...s section of this manual This brake pressure modulation transfers drive torque from slipping to non slipping wheels to provide optimal forward traction Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The BAS detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum ...

Page 354: ...of others Hill Start Assist HSA The HSA system is designed to assist the driver in launching a vehicle on an incline HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver inputs for a short duration once the driver takes his foot off of the brake pedal If the driver does not apply the throttle during this short duration the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the i...

Page 355: ...ction of the vehicle and vehicle gear match For example if the intended direction is forward up a hill and the vehicle is in DRIVE and the activation criteria are met HSA will activate The system will work in REVERSE and all forward gears and will not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL Towing and Hauling with HSA The HSA system does not know if your vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer ...

Page 356: ...lision with another vehicle or object behind you In order to avoid rolling down the incline while resuming accelera tion manually activate the trailer brake or apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to releasing the brake pedal Always remember the driver is re sponsible for braking the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued HSA is not a parking brake If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting...

Page 357: ...imes 5 Rotate the steering wheel 360 clockwise 180 clock wise from center 6 Cycle ignition switch OFF then ON 7 If the sequence was completed properly the ESP TCS Indicator Light will blink several times to confirm HSA is off Steps 1 through 7 must be completed within 90 seconds to turn off HSA Repeat steps 1 through 7 to re enable HSA functionality EVIC Equipped Vehicles HSA is a Customer Program...

Page 358: ...ous driving conditions ESP corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path ESP OFF Switch 356 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 359: ...P 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 ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the t...

Page 360: ...ehicle is started or the transfer case if equipped is shifted from 4WD LOW or Neutral back to 4WD LOCK or 4WD AUTO the ESP system will be in this mode This mode should be used for almost all driving situations ESP should only be turned to Partial Off or ESP Off for specific reasons as noted below ESP Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF switch When in Partial Off ...

Page 361: ...our Wheel Drive Vehicles in 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK Modes Can Also Choose the Following ESP Operating Mode This is the Only ESP Operating Mode in 4WD LOW Full Off This mode is intended for off road use when ESP stability features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail conditions This mode is entered by pressing and holding the ESP OFF switch for five seconds when the vehicle is stopped a...

Page 362: ...n again momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch This will restore the normal ESP On mode of operation ESP Off is the only operating mode for ESP in 4WD LOW Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD LOW or the transfer case if equipped is shifted from 4WD LOCK or NEUTRAL to 4WD LOW the ESP system will be in this mode WARNING With the ESP switched off the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is una...

Page 363: ...the maneuver that caused the ESP activation Trailer Sway Control TSC The TSC system uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appro priate actions to attempt to stop the sway The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appropriate wheel s to counteract the sway of the trailer TSC will become active automatically once an excessively ...

Page 364: ...ction for an explanation of the different ESP operating modes WARNING If TSC activates while driving slow the vehicle down stop at the nearest safe location and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway 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 Gr...

Page 365: ...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 366: ...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 364 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 367: ...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 368: ...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 369: ...tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Informati...

Page 370: ...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 XXX lbs or XXX kg on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg 4 The r...

Page 371: ...his 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 seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the ...

Page 372: ...370 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 373: ...ected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could lo...

Page 374: ...s 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 Inf...

Page 375: ...molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the Winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temper...

Page 376: ...ail You could have a serious accident Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining 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 the case of trucks with dual rear w...

Page 377: ...0 seconds continuously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced 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...

Page 378: ...rovide 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 for the size designation of you...

Page 379: ... 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 tire...

Page 380: ...ould suggest chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Continued CAUTION Continued Install chains as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 0 5 mile 0 8 km Do not exceed 45 mph 72 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Do not install tire chains on front wheels of 4x2 vehicles Do not drive for ...

Page 381: ...nce on ice skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types 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 ...

Page 382: ...ermissible if desired The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the following diagram This rotation pattern does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed Tire Rotation 380 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 383: ... to properly inflate the vehicle s tires refer to Tire Pressure under Tires General Information in this section The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning threshold for any reason including low...

Page 384: ... ON In this situation the Tire Pressure Monitoring lamp will turn OFF only after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold tire placard pressure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using ...

Page 385: ... if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Tire Pressure Monitor System Components The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev els Sensors mounted ...

Page 386: ... Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light located in the instrument cluster will flash on and off for 75 seconds and will remain on solid when a system fault is detected The system fault will also sound a chime If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios 1 Signal interference due to electronic ...

Page 387: ...ght will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the full size spare tire the TPMS will update automatically and 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 The vehicle may need to be drive...

Page 388: ...l emissions regulations and provide satisfac tory fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded gasoline hav ing an octane range of 87 to 89 The manu facturer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance The use of premium gasoline is not recommended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not ha...

Page 389: ...ed gaso lines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability for the engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with...

Page 390: ... the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark p...

Page 391: ...he emission control system Continued CAUTION Continued An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance The use of fuel additives which are now be...

Page 392: ...o the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnor mal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the trunk liftgate swing gate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from e...

Page 393: ... other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles CAUTION Only vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can operate on E 85 E 85 Fuel Cap E 85 Badge 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 ...

Page 394: ...e of these two fuels For best results a refueling pattern that avoids alternat ing between E 85 and unleaded gasoline is recom mended When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that you do not add less than 5 gal 19 L when refueling you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles 8 km Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and or significant deter...

Page 395: ...d during ex tensive fleet testing to provide additional protection to Chrysler LLC engines Use MOPAR威 or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 6395 Starting The characteristics of E 85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range of 0 F 18 C to 32 F 0 C you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start and a deterior...

Page 396: ...hedule section of this manual CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85 in your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability ADDING FUEL The fuel filler cap gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle Open the fuel door and remove the fuel cap by turning it counter clockwise Once the cap is removed the tether of the fuel ...

Page 397: ... vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and will cause the Mal function Indicator Light MIL to turn on A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground whil...

Page 398: ...P message will be displayed in the instrument cluster Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard felt This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off If the problem persists the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started This might indicate a damaged cap If the problem is detected twice in a row the system ...

Page 399: ... GAWR The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity axle springs tires or wheels Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for in creased durability does...

Page 400: ...parately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over the front and rear axle Weigh ing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR If so weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight limitations are met Store the heavier items down low and be s...

Page 401: ...load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must...

Page 402: ...t typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the truck These kind of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they re common...

Page 403: ...pending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling stability and braking performance and could result in an accident Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dea...

Page 404: ...ng that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed It connects a vehicle and fifth wheel trailer with a coupling king pin EXAMPLE With Weight Distributing Hitch Correct EXAMPLE Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 402 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 405: ...ard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings for the website address that contains the necessary information for your specific drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch I...

Page 406: ... in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bump...

Page 407: ...ng Information Placard under Tire Safety Information in this section Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles 805 km of vehicle operation Doing so may dam age your vehicle During the first 500 miles 805 km of trailer towing limit your speed to 50 mph 80 ...

Page 408: ...the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK With four wheel drive vehicles make sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL Always block or chock t...

Page 409: ...on for proper tire replacement procedures Replac ing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake contr...

Page 410: ...an accident Continued WARNING Continued Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are re...

Page 411: ...iler connector Refer to the following illustrations Four Pin Connector 1 Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 ...

Page 412: ... Using TOW HAUL mode or a lower gear range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend trans mission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you regularly tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operatio...

Page 413: ...wing actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time put the trans mission in NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily SNOWPLOW NOTE Do not use this model vehicle for snowplow applications WARNING Snowplows and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle The airbag crash sensors may be...

Page 414: ... earlier in this manual RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC CAUTION Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing Recreational Towing Two Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing of two wheel drive models is not allowed Towing with the rear wheels on the ground can resul...

Page 415: ...the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move even if the transmissi...

Page 416: ...in DRIVE 12 Turn the engine OFF and place the ignition key in the unlocked OFF position 13 Shift the transmission into PARK 14 Apply the parking brake 15 Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle with the tow bar 16 Release the parking brake NOTE Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to depressing the NEUTRAL button and must continue to be met until the four seconds elapses and the...

Page 417: ...ine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into PARK Returning to Normal Operation Electronic Shift Transfer Case Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Turn OFF the engine 3 Turn the ignition key to the ON position but do not start the engine 4 Press the brake pedal 5 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL 6 Press the transfer...

Page 418: ...leased The ignition key must be ON for a transfer case shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable If the key is not ON the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing The flashing NEUTRAL position indicator light indi cates that shift requirements have not been met WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle un...

Page 419: ...ounted clamp on tow bar on your vehicle The bumper face bar will be damaged Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and fluid loss will damage internal parts 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 ...

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Page 421: ...ation 421 Removing The Spare Tire 426 Preparations 427 Instructions 428 䡵 Hoisting 433 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 433 With Portable Starting Unit 435 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 436 䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 437 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 437 4 Wheel Drive Vehicles 438 2 Wheel Drive Vehicles 438 6 ...

Page 422: ...d Warning flasher will continue to operate even though the ignition switch is OFF NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher may discharge your battery JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack Never start or run the ...

Page 423: ...plastic access cover located on the side of the seat To remove the cover pull the front part of the cover closest to the front of the seat toward you to release a locking tab Once the front of the cover is loose slide the cover toward the front of the seat until it is free from the seat frame Jack Access Cover 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 ...

Page 424: ...ier and location While driving you may experience abrupt stopping rapid accelera tion or sharp turns A loose jack tools bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force resulting in serious injury Reinstalling The Jack And Tools 1 Lower the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn screw until the jack is snug Jack and Tools 422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 425: ...rench is under the jack near the jack turn screw 3 Fold the flap and roll the jack tool kit into a cylindrical package in direction of arrows and tie to the jack using the tie straps Turn Screw and Lug Folding Flap and Rolling Bag 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 ...

Page 426: ...Tying Bag to Jack with Straps Jack and Tools Tied 424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 427: ...the jack by the jack turn screw slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor and then secure to the floor pan using the wing bolt Reinstall the plastic cover Jack and Tools 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 ...

Page 428: ...d into the winch mechanism tube Rotate the wheel wrench handle coun terclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare to avoid tangling the loose cable 1 Lower 2 Ra...

Page 429: ...f the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Set the parking brake 3 Place the shift lever into PARK On four wheel drive vehicles shift the transfer case to the 4L position 4 Turn the ignition OFF 5 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 6 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position For example if the right front wh...

Page 430: ...rt or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Continued WARNING Continued Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of motor traffic To assure that spare tires flat or inflated are sec...

Page 431: ...he ground 3 Placement of the jack When changing a front wheel place the scissors jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench The tube extension may be used but is not required 4X2 Jacking Location 4X4 Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 ...

Page 432: ...unding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required 4 Raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 5 Remove the wheel nuts and pull the w...

Page 433: ...sult in cap damage 8 Lower the jack to its fully closed position If the bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial thumbwheel by hand it may be necessary to use the jack drive tube in order to lower the jack Stow the replaced tire jack and tools as previously described 9 Adjust the tire pressure when possible NOTE Do not oil wheel studs For chrome wheels do not substitute with chrome plated wh...

Page 434: ...forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immedi ately Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down Slide the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and position it properly across the wheel opening For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicl...

Page 435: ...cle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully WARNING 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 t...

Page 436: ...nect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result 5 Connect the other cable first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact on t...

Page 437: ...art the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery 7 When removing the jumper cables reverse the above sequence exactly Be careful of the moving belts and fan WARNING Any procedure other than above could result in Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of...

Page 438: ...en forward and reverse may damage the vehicle and lead to extensive repair In general the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine is most effective CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels due to the frustration of not freeing the vehicle may lead to transmission overheating and failure Allow the engine to i...

Page 439: ...ry or death Continued WARNING Continued Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks Tow straps and chains may break causing serious injury CAUTION Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a vehicle stranded off road Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing You could damage your vehicle TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prev...

Page 440: ...towing dolly CAUTION Failure to follow these towing methods could result in damage to the transfer case 2 Wheel Drive Vehicles Provided that the transmission is operable tow with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in the LOCK position along with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on the ground Speed must not exceed 30 mph 50 km h and the distance must not exceed 15 miles 25 ...

Page 441: ... Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 444 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 445 䡵 Replacement Parts 446 䡵 Dealer Service 447 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 447 Engine Oil 448 Engine Oil Filter 450 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 450 Maintenance Free Battery 451 Air Conditioner Maintenance 452 Body Lubrication 453 Windshield Wiper Blades 454 Adding Washer Fluid 454 7 ...

Page 442: ...ses 475 Totally Integrated Power Module 475 䡵 Vehicle Storage 480 䡵 Replacement Light Bulbs 481 䡵 Bulb Replacement 481 Dual Or Quad Headlamp Front Park And Turn Signal If Equipped 481 Fog Lamps 483 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 484 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL With Cargo Lamp 485 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 488 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 489 Engine 489 Chassis 490 440 MA...

Page 443: ...voir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick If Equipped 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Battery 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Integrated Power Module 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 ...

Page 444: ...d Reservoir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Battery 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Integrated Power Module 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 445: ... Reservoir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 Integrated Power Module 3 Engine Oil Fill 9 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 Engine Oil Dipstick 10 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Battery 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 ...

Page 446: ...le and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immedi ...

Page 447: ...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 check...

Page 448: ...iced 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 if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehi...

Page 449: ...ehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed main...

Page 450: ...cle s engine the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty ...

Page 451: ...rysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and ...

Page 452: ...ed engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change Engine Oil Fi...

Page 453: ...cient service MOPAR威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended Maintenance Free Battery The top of the maintenance free battery is permanently sealed You will never have to add water or is periodic maintenance required WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Do ...

Page 454: ...nect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test Drive belt tension ...

Page 455: ...Oil or Refrigerants Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA and is an ozone saving product However the manufacturer recommends that air condi tioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment Body Lubrication Lock...

Page 456: ... may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend ing on geographical area and frequency of use Po...

Page 457: ...he Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution After the engine has warmed up operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the cold windshield MOPAR威 All Weather Windshield W...

Page 458: ...on or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this manual The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective...

Page 459: ... civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scor...

Page 460: ...ant or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or rusty...

Page 461: ...ns a considerable amount of sediment clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals Properly dispose of old engine coolant antifreeze solution Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals Selection Of Coolant Use only the manufacturer s recommended engine cool ant antifreeze Refer to ...

Page 462: ...revent reducing this extended maintenance period it is important that you use the same engine coolant antifreeze throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Additive Technology HOAT engine coolant antifreeze When adding engine coolant antifreeze The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid O...

Page 463: ...ze will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated e...

Page 464: ...en 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 eng...

Page 465: ...tration 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 is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean Do not change the th...

Page 466: ...IN dot The fluid level must be kept within these two dots Do not add fluid above the MAX mark because leakage may occur at the cap With disc brakes the fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake linings wear However an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check should be conducted Use only the manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants an...

Page 467: ...fluid level should be even with the bottom of the fill hole for the manufacturer s C205F HD front axles The fluid level should be 5 8 in 16 mm below the fill hole on 9 1 4 in manufacturer s rear axles Drain and Refill Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals Lubricant Selection Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for the correct f...

Page 468: ...m edge of the filler plug hole with the vehicle in a level position Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor mance Use only the manufacturer s recommended trans mission fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type It is important that the...

Page 469: ...e fluid level should be checked when the engine is fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmission is at normal operating tempera ture Operation of the transmission with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid Check the fluid level whenever the vehicle is serviced Fluid Level Check 42RLE 545RFE Check the fluid level while the transmission is at n...

Page 470: ...ature the fluid level should be between the two COLD lower holes on the dipstick with the fluid at approximately 70 F 21 C room tem perature If the fluid level is correctly established at room temperature it should be between the HOT upper reference holes when the transmission reaches 180 F 82 C Remember it is best to check the level at the normal operating temperature CAUTION Be aware that if the...

Page 471: ...cting fluid leaks In addition avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are h...

Page 472: ...PAR威 Car Wash or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminis...

Page 473: ...r If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels an...

Page 474: ...amp towel to remove soap residue Do not use any solvents or protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Use MOPAR威 Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting 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 soft cloth Small particles of...

Page 475: ...cing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt 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 ...

Page 476: ... cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft 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 a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them Replace the belts if they a...

Page 477: ...ini fuses A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J01 30 Amp Pink Bat Presafe 1 J02 30 Amp Pink Bat Trailer Tow Main Totally Integrated Power Module TIPM 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 ...

Page 478: ...at DTCM Axle Locks J09 30 Amp Pink Bat Plg Electric Brake J10 40 Amp Green Bat L Bar Off Road Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J11 30 Amp Pink Bat Sway Thatchum Rear Doors J12 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid J13 60 Amp Yel low Bat Rad Fan 1 2 SSR J14 40 Amp Green Bat Folding Seat PZEV J15 60 Amp Yel low Bat IOD Main J16 40 Amp Green Frt HVAC Motor M17 25 Amp Natural Bat Sunroof Skylight M...

Page 479: ...20 Amp Yellow Bat Trlr Tow BUX HGM M25 10 Amp Red Bat J1962 Diag Mirrors M26 10 Amp Red Bat Ign Sw WIN PASS Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M27 15 Amp Blue Bat CHMSL Brake Sw M28 10 Amp Red Bat Corax TPM PEM HVAC Htr Pump M29 15 Amp Blue Bat Folding Mir ror M30 25 Amp Natural Bat Inverter M31 20 Amp Yellow Bat Pwr Out 1 M32 20 Amp Yellow Fr Rr Washer M33 15 Amp Blue Bat NGC EATX PCM 7 ...

Page 480: ...erior Mods M39 30 Amp Green IOD Amp Radio M40 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M41 15 Amp Blue IOD SDARS VES 2 3 DVD HFM UGDO Vanity Lamp M42 10 Amp Red IOD HVAC U Hood Lamp M43 10 Amp Red Horn 2 M44 10 Amp Red IGN R S ORC OCM M45 10 Amp Red IGN R ORC Trail Tow BUX Sense M46 20 Amp Yellow IGN R Trail Tow BUX M47 10 Amp Red IGN R H Lamp Wash HVAC Park Assist Ir ...

Page 481: ... ule cover it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the totally integrated power module and possibly result in a 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 ele...

Page 482: ... service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again NOTE When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until fully seated the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a full sweep ...

Page 483: ...uad Headlamp High Beam 9005 Side Marker Dual Headlamp 3157K Side Marker Quad Headlamp 3157NA Rear License Plate Lamp 194 Rear Cargo Lamp 921 Rear Tail Turn and Stop 3157K BULB REPLACEMENT Dual or Quad Headlamp Front Park and Turn Signal If Equipped 1 Open the hood 2 Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable 3 Remove the four plastic push in fasteners that secure the upper radiator seal to ...

Page 484: ... to the rear of the lamp can be gained through this access hole 8 Reach through the access hole of the wheel house splash shield and lift the slide lock upward far enough to disengage it from the lock post on the back of the front lamp unit housing 9 Remove the headlamp assembly Grasp the outboard edge of the lamp and pull it straight forward to disen gage the ball stud from the plastic grommet 48...

Page 485: ... headlamp bulb access holes in the quad front lamp unit housing if equipped These covers MUST be reinstalled after the bulb has been replaced Fog Lamps 1 Reach under and behind the front bumper to access the back of the front fog lamp housing 2 Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness connector from the fog lamp bulb 3 Rotate the bulb counterclockwise 1 4 turn to unlock the bulb from the housing 4 P...

Page 486: ...ews that pass through the bed sheetmetal 2 Pull the outboard side of the lamp rearward far enough to unsnap the two receptacles on the outboard side of the lamp housing from the two plastic snap post retainers in the outer box side panel 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 487: ...f the socket CAUTION Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result 6 Reverse the procedure to install the bulb and housing Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL With Cargo Lamp 1 Remove the two screws holding the housing lens to the body as shown 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 ...

Page 488: ...nector holding the housing and wir ing harness to the body 3 Turn the desired bulb socket 1 4 turn and remove the socket and bulb from housing 4 Pull the desired bulb straight from the socket 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 489: ...with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces Shortened bulb life will result Outside Bulbs Cargo Lamps Inside Bulb Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 5 Reverse the procedure for installation of bulbs and housing 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 ...

Page 490: ...iters 4 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 7 Liters 5 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 3 7L Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 14 Quarts 13 Liters 4 7L Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 14 Quarts 13 Liters 5 7L Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula o...

Page 491: ...terial Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 3 7L Engine ZFR6F 11G Gap 0 043 in 1 09 mm Spark Plugs 4 7L Engine Upper Bank FR8TE2 Gap 0 039 in 99 mm Lower Bank FR8T1332 Gap 0 051 in 1 30 mm Spark Plugs 5 7L Engine LZFR5C 11 Gap 0 043 in 1 09 mm Fuel Selection 3 7L and 4 7L En gines 87 Octane F...

Page 492: ...e Models GL 5 SAE 75W 90 MS 9763 or equivalent Rear Axle MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W 140 MS 8985 Limited Slip Rear Axles require the addition of 118 ml 4 oz MOPAR威 Limited Slip Additive or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 or equivalent If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOP...

Page 493: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 492 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 492 Required Maintenance Intervals 494 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 494: ...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 495: ...r the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Odometer Trip Odometer under In strument Cluster Description in Section 4 of this manual At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the l...

Page 496: ...icle s built with the 4 7L engine are equipped with sixteen spark plugs One set is located on the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is located on the side of the engine The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard plug and must be changed every 48 000 miles 80 000 km The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a premium plug and must be changed every 96 000 m...

Page 497: ...itions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear...

Page 498: ...e Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear imp...

Page 499: ... Rotate the tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leak...

Page 500: ...or any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the top row of spark plugs 4 7L Engine Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if ...

Page 501: ...l filter Rotate the tires Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 499 ...

Page 502: ... the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles 170 000 km Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness o...

Page 503: ...oad conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for poli...

Page 504: ...filter Rotate the tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order ...

Page 505: ...rvice Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the top row of spark plugs 4 7L Engine Replace the side row of spark plugs 4 7L Engine Replace the ignition cables 4 7L Engine Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect...

Page 506: ...ng your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for dama...

Page 507: ...Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 ...

Page 508: ...haust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Replace the accessory drive belt s Odometer Reading ...

Page 509: ...intenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or e...

Page 510: ... the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the top row of spark plugs 4 7L Engine Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all...

Page 511: ...oubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs 3 7L and 5 7L Engines Inspect the transfer case fluid Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Author...

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Page 513: ...ts 513 䡵 If You Need Assistance 513 Chrysler LLC Customer Center 514 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 514 In Mexico Contact 514 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 515 Service Contract 515 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 516 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 516 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 516 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 516 In Canada 517 9 ...

Page 514: ...䡵 Publication Order Forms 517 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 519 Treadwear 519 Traction Grades 519 Temperature Grades 520 512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 515: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 516: ...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 517: ...igh cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call...

Page 518: ...nent wear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and 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 The...

Page 519: ...0590 You can also obtain other information 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...

Page 520: ...h dia grams charts and detailed illustrations These practi cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Ma...

Page 521: ...rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices ...

Page 522: ...se the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The tempe...

Page 523: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 524: ...Airbag Window Side Curtain 56 60 63 Alarm Light 230 Alarm Panic 24 Alarm Security Alarm 18 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 286 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 459 460 488 Disposal 462 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 350 Anti Lock Warning Light 241 349 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 Anti Theft System 18 Appearance Care 469 Ashtray 187 Assist...

Page 525: ...Seat 41 84 Body Builders Guide 6 Body Mechanism Lubrication 453 B Pillar Location 367 Brake Assist System 351 Brake Control System Electronic 350 Brake Fluid 464 490 Brake System 347 463 Anti Lock ABS 348 350 Fluid Check 464 Master Cylinder 464 Parking 346 Warning Light 235 Brake Transmission Interlock 313 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 81 Bulb Replacement 481 Bulbs Light 85 481 Calibration ...

Page 526: ...ety 82 Checks Safety 82 Child Restraint 69 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 72 76 Child Seat 69 74 Cigar Lighter 187 Cleaning Wheels 471 Climate Control 293 Clock 261 262 265 274 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 292 Compass 253 Compass Calibration 254 Compass Variance 254 Computer Trip Travel 252 Conserving Fuel 251 252 Console Overhead 171 Contract Service 515 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 461 Cooli...

Page 527: ...mited Slip 339 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 467 Power Steering 345 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 462 Door Locks 29 Door Opener Garage 174 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 341 Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy 251 DVD Player Video Entertainment System 290 E 85 Fuel 390 Electric Rear Window Defrost 199 Electrical Power Outlets 183 Electronic Brake Control Syste...

Page 528: ...ance 445 492 Engine 441 442 443 Air Cleaner 450 Block Heater 311 Break In Recommendations 81 Compartment Identification 441 442 443 Coolant Antifreeze 489 Exhaust Gas Caution 83 390 Flooded Starting 310 Fuel Requirements 488 Multi Displacement 349 Oil 448 488 489 Oil Filler Cap 449 Oil Selection 449 488 Oil Synthetic 450 Temperature Gauge 227 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 64 Event Data Record...

Page 529: ...d Level Checks Automatic Transmission 467 Brake 464 Power Steering 345 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 489 Fog Lights 148 241 483 Fold Flat Load Floor 201 Four Wheel Drive 326 Four Way Hazard Flasher 420 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 436 Front Axle Differential 465 Fuel 386 Adding 394 Conserving 251 252 Filler Cap Gas Cap 396 Gauge 227 Light 234 Octane Rating 386 489 Requirements 386 488 Saver Mode ...

Page 530: ... 315 322 General Information 17 25 127 385 Glass Cleaning 473 Grocery Bag Retainer 198 Gross Axle Weight Rating 399 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 399 Guide Body Builders 6 GVWR 397 Hands Free Phone uconnect威 99 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 341 Hazard Warning Flasher 420 Head Restraints 136 Headlights 481 Automatic 147 Cleaning 473 High Beam 153 High Beam Low Beam S...

Page 531: ...ant Restraint 69 Inflation Pressure Tires 377 Information Center Vehicle 244 Inside Rearview Mirror 93 Instrument Cluster 223 225 227 Instrument Panel and Controls 222 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 474 Integrated Power Module Fuses 475 Interior Appearance Care 472 Interior Lights 149 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 154 Introduction 4 Inverter Outlet 115V 188 Jack Location 420 Jump Starting 433 K...

Page 532: ...49 Automatic Headlights 147 Brake Warning 235 Bulb Replacement 481 Cargo 150 Center Mounted Stop 485 Check Engine Malfunction Indicator 239 Courtesy Reading 172 Daytime Running 151 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 357 Exterior 85 Fog 148 241 483 Hazard Warning Flasher 420 Headlights 147 High Beam 153 234 High Beam Indicator 234 High Beam Low Beam Select 153 Illuminated Entry 19 Instrumen...

Page 533: ...icle 396 Tires 367 Locks 29 Child Protection 33 Door 29 Power Door 30 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 72 Lubrication Body 453 Lug Nuts 431 Maintenance 447 Maintenance Free Battery 451 Maintenance Procedures 447 Maintenance Schedule 492 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 445 Manual Service 517 Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check 466 Lubricant Selection 490 Memory Seat 141 Mini T...

Page 534: ...6 60 63 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 386 Odometer 231 Trip 231 Off Pavement Driving Off Road 343 Off Road Driving Off Pavement 343 Oil Change Indicator 233 249 Oil Change Indicator Reset 233 249 Oil Engine 448 489 Capacity 488 Change Interval 449 Dipstick 448 Disposal 450 Filter 450 489 Filter Disposal 450 Identification Logo 449 Materials Added to 450 Pressure Gauge 230 Recommendation 449 488 Synt...

Page 535: ...Transporting 81 Phone Cellular 99 Phone Hands Free uconnect威 99 Pickup Box 203 Placard Tire and Loading Information 367 Power Door Locks 30 Mirrors 96 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 183 188 Seats 136 Sliding Rear Window 200 Steering 343 345 Sunroof 180 Windows 34 Power Steering Fluid 490 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 52 Programmable Electronic Features 255 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyle...

Page 536: ... Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 291 Remote Starting System 25 Replacement Keys 16 Replacement Parts 446 Replacement Tires 376 Reporting Safety Defects 516 Resetting Oil Change Indicator 233 249 Restraint Head 136 Restraints Child 69 74 Restraints Occupant 39 Rotation Tires 379 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 84 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 84 Safety Defects Reporting ...

Page 537: ...arm 18 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 459 489 Sentry Key Immobilizer 15 Sentry Key Programming 17 Sentry Key Replacement 16 Service Assistance 513 Service Contract 515 Service Manuals 517 Setting the Clock 261 262 265 274 Settings Personal 255 Shifting 312 Automatic Transmission 315 320 Transfer Case Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral N 413 Transfer Case Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral N 4...

Page 538: ...Controls 291 Storage Compartment Center Seat 194 Storage Vehicle 303 480 Storing Your Vehicle 480 Sun Roof 180 Supplemental Tire Pressure Information 377 Sway Control Trailer 361 Synthetic Engine Oil 450 System Remote Starting 25 Tachometer 227 Tailgate 216 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 297 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 227 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 72 76 Tilt Steering Column 156 Tip St...

Page 539: ...ation 379 Safety 362 371 Sizes 364 Snow Tires 379 Spinning 374 Tread Wear Indicators 375 Wheel Nut Torque 431 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 404 Torque Converter Clutch 319 325 Tow Hooks Emergency 437 Towing 399 24 Hour Towing Assistance 114 Disabled Vehicle 437 Guide 404 Recreational 412 Weight 404 Towing Assistance 114 Traction 340 Traction Control 230 351 Trailer Sway Control TSC 361 Trailer Towi...

Page 540: ...itter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 20 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Tread Wear Indicators 375 Trip Odometer 231 Turn Signals 152 227 481 484 uconnect威 Hands Free Phone 99 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 519 Universal Transmitter 174 Utility Rails Rear Cargo Area 214 Variance Compass 254 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 7 Vehicle Loading 367 396 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicl...

Page 541: ...Driving Through 341 Wheel and Wheel Trim 471 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 471 Wheel Nut Torque 431 Wind Buffeting 37 183 Window Fogging 303 Windows 34 Power 34 Rear Sliding 200 Windshield Defroster 84 Windshield Washers 154 155 454 Fluid 154 454 Windshield Wiper Blades 454 Windshield Wipers 154 Wiper Blade Replacement 454 Wipers Intermittent 154 10 INDEX 539 ...

Page 542: ...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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