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Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 342

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Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

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Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 344

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Vehicle Loading

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Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

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Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

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Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

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Trailer Hitch Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352

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Trailer Towing Weights
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Trailer And Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

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Towing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356

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Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

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Recreational Towing
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Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models . . . . . . 362

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Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Or All-Wheel
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STARTING AND OPERATING

Summary of Contents for 2010 Nitro

Page 1: ...ICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 269 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 8 MAINTENAN...

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Page 3: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction 4 Rollover Warning 4 How To Use This Manual 5 Warnings And Cautions 7 Vehicle Identification Number 7 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 8 1...

Page 4: ...ld 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 auth...

Page 5: ...rash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Always buckle up HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains...

Page 6: ...6 INTRODUCTION...

Page 7: ...ings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through t...

Page 8: ...FICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death 8 I...

Page 9: ...5 Customer Key Programming 15 General Information 17 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 17 To Arm The System 17 To Disarm The System 18 Illuminated Entry 18 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 19 To Unlock The D...

Page 10: ...2 Power Windows 32 Wind Buffeting 36 Liftgate 36 Occupant Restraints 37 Lap Shoulder Belts 38 Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 39 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 43 Seat Belt Pretension...

Page 11: ...nt Data Recorder EDR 69 Child Restraint 71 Engine Break In Recommendations 81 Safety Tips 81 Transporting Passengers 81 Exhaust Gas 82 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 83 Periodic Safe...

Page 12: ...n it If you received your keys without the bag ask your authorized dealer to give you the number The key code can also be obtained by an authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice Ignition Key Remova...

Page 13: ...e power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattende...

Page 14: ...n programmed is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle During normal operation after turning on the ignition switch the Vehicle Secu...

Page 15: ...the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN Keep the PIN in a secure location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys Du plication of...

Page 16: ...seconds a single chime will sound In addition the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing To indicate that programming is complete the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and...

Page 17: ...and Security alarms are quite differ ent Please take a moment to activate the Panic and Security modes to hear the differences in the horn In case one should go off in the future you will need to kno...

Page 18: ...he vehicle If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Manually unlocking the doors with the door lock plunger located on the...

Page 19: ...e optional features purchased with your vehicle To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver s door or twice to unlock all door...

Page 20: ...previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activat...

Page 21: ...setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will c...

Page 22: ...Security Alarm Express Down Window Feature If Equipped This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door windows at the same time To use this feature press and release the UNLOCK button on th...

Page 23: ...omer Key Programming If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized dealer for details Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 NOTE Perchlorate Mater...

Page 24: ...peration 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...

Page 25: ...ide 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 R...

Page 26: ...The brake pedal is pressed To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle NOTE To a...

Page 27: ...ecurity 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 When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition loc...

Page 28: ...A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open as a reminder to remove the key Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if...

Page 29: ...LOCK position 3 Press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming 5 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its prev...

Page 30: ...d with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LO...

Page 31: ...ne in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged NOTE For emergency exit with the system engaged move the loc...

Page 32: ...The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF...

Page 33: ...st detent and release it when you want the window to stop To stop the window from going all the way down during the Auto Down operation pull up on the switch briefly For vehicles not equipped with the...

Page 34: ...ning either front door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK po...

Page 35: ...ndow is closed 2 Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open...

Page 36: ...rs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting LIFTGATE To open the liftgate pull up squeeze on the handle and lift Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger...

Page 37: ...cupant energy during an impact event if equipped All seat belt systems except the driver s include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the bel...

Page 38: ...from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown f...

Page 39: ...as sengers safe also 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...

Page 40: ...tect you as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could st...

Page 41: ...tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision WARNING A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision The...

Page 42: ...latch plate down the webbing to allow it to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking f...

Page 43: ...nger seat belt is equipped with a preten sioning device that is designed to remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat be...

Page 44: ...anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pressing the release button To verify the shoulder belt anc...

Page 45: ...tract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap...

Page 46: ...trim the back half being decorative plastic How the Active Head Restraints AHR work The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC determines whether the severity or type of rear impact require the Active Head...

Page 47: ...aints Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in an accident you must reset the head restraint on the driver s and front passenger seat You can recognize when...

Page 48: ...n the top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position 3 Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism Hand Positioning Points On AHR Down And Rear...

Page 49: ...ve difficulties or problems resetting the head restraints see an authorized dealer For safety reasons have the Active Head Restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer Down Mov...

Page 50: ...reater than 5 mph 8 km h BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition swit...

Page 51: ...he hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its...

Page 52: ...rument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags The Advanced Front...

Page 53: ...ing 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 Supplementa...

Page 54: ...from the impact sensors at the front of the car The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires airbag deployment The timing of the second stage determines whether th...

Page 55: ...ts stereos citizen band radios etc Continued WARNING Continued Do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that...

Page 56: ...ht 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...

Page 57: ...from 1 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child seat must ride in the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to information on Child Res...

Page 58: ...to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat How the Airbag System Works Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety sy...

Page 59: ...n all crashes and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating airbag The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is i...

Page 60: ...d be a child teenager or even an adult NOTE Children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat in an appropriate child restraint The Passenger Airbag Disable PAD Indicator Ligh...

Page 61: ...ger airbag is turned off and will not inflate If the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated DO NOT assume the airbag is turned off Move the child restraint to the rear seat A deploying passenger airba...

Page 62: ...s an adult An adult occupant needs to sit in a normal position with their feet on or near the floor in order to be properly classified Reclining the seat back too far may change how an occupant is cla...

Page 63: ...until the fault is cleared If an object is lodged under the seat and interferes with operation of the weight sensors a fault will occur which turns on both the PAD Indicator Light and the Airbag Warn...

Page 64: ...ould be turned off It also determines the rate of airbag inflation during a collision Your vehicle has four weight sensors located between the seat and the floor pan The weight sensors measure applied...

Page 65: ...urtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy ment Correctly functioni...

Page 66: ...dards FM VSS and or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards CMVSS If a Deployment Occurs The airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side airbags will not deploy...

Page 67: ...ve de ployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags cannot protect you in another col lision Have the airbags and seat belt r...

Page 68: ...e instrument panel or the headliner along the side rails Do not modify the front bumper or vehicle body structure Continued WARNING Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad vanced airbag...

Page 69: ...ter airbag deployment or near deployment EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys or nearly deploys and is otherwise unavailable NOTE 1 A near deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor dete...

Page 70: ...govern ment and various states Data of a potentially sensitive nature such as would identify a particular driver ve hicle or crash will be treated confidentially Confidential data will not be disclose...

Page 71: ...h for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child WARNING In a collision an unrest...

Page 72: ...t could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be...

Page 73: ...system may loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary For the second row seat belts with the automatic locking retractors pull the belt from the retractor until the...

Page 74: ...ttp www tc gc ca roadsafety safedrivers childsafety index htm Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in th...

Page 75: ...the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Your vehicle s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage sys...

Page 76: ...achments only Re gardless of the specific type of lower attachment NEVER install LATCH compatible child seats so that two seats share a common lower anchorage If you are installing LATCH compatible ch...

Page 77: ...e rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces In addition there are tether strap anchorag...

Page 78: ...Then locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage being careful to route the tether strap to provide the...

Page 79: ...tractor Allow the belt to return to the retractor pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint Refer to Automatic Locking Mode earlier in this section In the rea...

Page 80: ...ould lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Transporting Pets Airbags...

Page 81: ...th anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Engine Oil under Maintenance Procedures in section 7 of this manua...

Page 82: ...engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heati...

Page 83: ...ly Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent...

Page 84: ...ghts Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing...

Page 85: ...ated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 92 Sun Visor Slide On Rod Feature 92 uconnect phone If Equipped 92 Operation 94 Phone Call Features 103 uconnect phone Features 105 Advanced Phone Connectivity 111 Thin...

Page 86: ...old Flat Feature 134 To Open And Close The Hood 136 Lights 138 Multifunction Lever 138 Headlights And Parking Lights 138 Instrument Panel Dimmer 139 Lights On Reminder 139 High Low Beam Switch 140 Fla...

Page 87: ...or Passing 150 Parksense Rear Park Assist If Equipped 151 System Usage Precautions 151 Enabling And Disabling Parksense 153 Parksense Operation 153 Service Parksense Rear Park Assist 155 Garage Door O...

Page 88: ...64 Wind Buffeting 165 Sunroof Maintenance 165 Ignition Off Operation 165 Electrical Power Outlet 166 Cupholders 168 Storage 169 Front Storage Compartment 169 Console Storage Compartment 170 Cargo Area...

Page 89: ...djusted to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should...

Page 90: ...n the 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 m...

Page 91: ...other vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side mirror Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver s d...

Page 92: ...Fold down the sun visor 2 Unclip the visor from center clip 3 Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to extend uconnect phone IF EQUIPPED uconnect phone is a voice activated hands free...

Page 93: ...ology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station so uconnect phone works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be...

Page 94: ...e provider or the phone manufacturer for details The uconnect phone is fully integrated with the vehi cle s audio system The volume of the uconnect phone can be adjusted either from the radio volume c...

Page 95: ...g a few feet meters away from you Voice Command Tree Refer to Voice Tree in this section Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know your options at any prompt say Help fo...

Page 96: ...rompted to give the uconnect phone a name for your cellular phone Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority l...

Page 97: ...want to call After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say John Doe where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the uconne...

Page 98: ...ect phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible o...

Page 99: ...ded SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone book This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the uconnect phone These can only be edited on the cellular phone The changes are t...

Page 100: ...to drop the Bluetooth connection If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters it will only use the first 24 characters Edit uconnect Phonebook Entries NOTE Editing names in the phonebook is rec...

Page 101: ...nd the following beep say Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook...

Page 102: ...or edited List All Names in the uconnect Phonebook Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The uconnect phone will play the names of all the ph...

Page 103: ...cating that the incoming call was rejected Answer or Reject an Incoming Call Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same net...

Page 104: ...ll When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Ca...

Page 105: ...l able on the vehicle can be any one of three types After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the uconnect phone either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery conditio...

Page 106: ...gency and the cellular phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the uconnect phone is operational you may reach the e...

Page 107: ...stance If you need towing assistance Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Towing Assistance NOTE The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country wher...

Page 108: ...for use of the uconnect phone When calling a number with your uconnect phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad you can press the button and say...

Page 109: ...he rest of the voice prompt Turning Confirmation Prompts ON OFF Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the uconnect phone will not repeat a phone number...

Page 110: ...not send the dial ring to the uconnect phone to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situation after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call di...

Page 111: ...etooth connection between a uconnect phone paired cellular phone and the uconnect phone follow the instructions described in your cellular phone User s Manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press th...

Page 112: ...tup Phone Pairing At the next prompt say Delete and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone you wish to delete Things You...

Page 113: ...e Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts Voice Recognition VR For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between the overhead console...

Page 114: ...ame recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar Numbers must be spoken in single digits 800 must be spoken eight zero zero not eight hundred You can say O letter O for 0 zero Even t...

Page 115: ...e top down Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the uconnect phone When this happens the connec tion can generally be reestablished by switching the phone...

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Page 119: ...e six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Franc...

Page 120: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up...

Page 121: ...t any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation VOICE RECOGNITION VR SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition VR System Operation This Voice Recognition system allows...

Page 122: ...n while the system is speaking is known as barging in The system will be interrupted and after the beep you can add or change commands This will become helpful once you start to learn the options NOTE...

Page 123: ...ile the Voice Recogni tion VR system is speaking Please note the volume setting for VR is different than the audio system Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the button You may say Main Menu to swi...

Page 124: ...say Sat or Satellite Radio In this mode you may say the following com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select...

Page 125: ...ding Play Memos to play previously recorded memos During the playback you may press the button to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to...

Page 126: ...best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user...

Page 127: ...lly Using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the se...

Page 128: ...seatback lift the lever lean forward and release the lever WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide u...

Page 129: ...of the power seat switch Pull up on the lever to recline the seatback WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control...

Page 130: ...own the seatback Adjusting Active Head Restraints Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury in the event of a rear impact The Active Head Restraint should be adjusted so the top of the head...

Page 131: ...ush downward on the head restraint For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head pull outward on the bottom of th...

Page 132: ...properly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision The head restraints should always be checked prior to oper ating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is i...

Page 133: ...minutes of operation after heating is activated The heat output then drops to the normal High level setting If High level is selected the system will automatically switch to Low level after approximat...

Page 134: ...argo space and still maintain some rear seating room The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger comfort Pull the release strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline the seatback NOTE...

Page 135: ...is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly To Lower Rear Seat 1 Locate the release strap on the lower outboard side of each...

Page 136: ...WARNING Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback in not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passeng...

Page 137: ...n and drop the hood to latch it Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged NOTE Ensure hood prop rod is fully seated into clip before closing hood to prevent da...

Page 138: ...ight dimming and turn signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for p...

Page 139: ...en a door is opened Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park ing lights or headlights are on Rotate the center portion upward t...

Page 140: ...ing wheel This will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released Front Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is in the multifunction lever To activate the front fog lights...

Page 141: ...ive A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for more than 1 mile 2 km Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will...

Page 142: ...he overhead light operation Daytime Brightness Feature Certain instrument panel components odometer radio display can be illuminated at full brightness during the daytime This can be helpful when driv...

Page 143: ...ignition switch back to the ON position CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any...

Page 144: ...tion damage to the wiper motor may occur Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable...

Page 145: ...cing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind shield washer use Windshield Washers To use the washer pull the windshield wiper washer control...

Page 146: ...OLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward The tilt lever is located on the steering column below the turn signal lever Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to un...

Page 147: ...cle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged the Electronic Speed Control takes o...

Page 148: ...esired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The CRUISE indica...

Page 149: ...ed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set you can in crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME ACCEL lever If the lever is continually held in the RESUME ACCEL position the set speed...

Page 150: ...rol can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Do not use Electroni...

Page 151: ...SIST DISABLED Furthermore once you turn ParkSense off it remains off until you turn it on again even if you cycle the ignition key When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense i...

Page 152: ...ing ParkSense Clean the ParkSense sensors with water car wash soap and a soft cloth Do not use rough or hard cloths Do not scratch or poke the sensors Other wise you could damage the sensors WARNING D...

Page 153: ...isable Park Sense such as when towing a trailer Vehicles Equipped With the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC You can turn ParkSense on or off through the EVIC For details refer to Personal Se...

Page 154: ...and the system is enabled the warning display will turn on all of its LEDs for approximately one second Then the system dimly illuminates the two inner most LEDs when it is detecting no obstacles Par...

Page 155: ...nt 7th LED 6 in 15 cm 12 in 30 cm Red Continuous Service ParkSense Rear Park Assist When the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System is defec tive the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime once per...

Page 156: ...ove the rear window provides both visible and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters t...

Page 157: ...s Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death Programming HomeLink Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink b...

Page 158: ...with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section After training a HomeLink channel if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga rage door opener was manufactured...

Page 159: ...s the programmed HomeLink button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button a...

Page 160: ...e you press and release cycle your handheld transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has suc cessfully accepted the frequency signal The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when ful...

Page 161: ...hicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original transmitter Press the...

Page 162: ...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 number only signifies that Indus...

Page 163: ...project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position...

Page 164: ...retract Remove the obstruc tion if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents closing and moves the su...

Page 165: ...e only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power sunroof switch wi...

Page 166: ...itch is in the ON or ACC position Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use to ensure proper operation To preserve the heating element do not hold the lighter in the heating p...

Page 167: ...c Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers...

Page 168: ...type of accessory or acces sory bracket from the plug CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console The rear passengers have cupholders at the rear o...

Page 169: ...artment The front storage compartment located on the left side of the instrument panel can hold cell phones PDAs and other small items Rear Cupholders Front Storage Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

Page 170: ...n hold cell phones PDAs and other small items CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate opening any door or by rotating the dimmer control on the multif...

Page 171: ...f control resulting in per sonal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to...

Page 172: ...he load floor is reversible for added utility One side features a plastic lined tray which can hold a variety of items The maximum load capacity of the load floor is 400 lbs 181 kg The cargo load floo...

Page 173: ...TURES Rear Window Wiper Washer The rear wiper washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the control lever The control lever is located on the right side of the steering column Load Floor Rear...

Page 174: ...osition When the vehicle is restarted the wiper will resume function at whichever position the switch is set Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control Mo...

Page 175: ...ue as provided on the vehicle is non functional Metal side rails and crossbars can be purchased from MOPAR accessories to proved a func tional roof rack system The load carried on the roof when equipp...

Page 176: ...he load Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack Wind forces due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic can add sudden upward loads T...

Page 177: ...er If Equipped 196 Control Buttons 197 Trip Conditions 197 Compass Temperature Display 198 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 200 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display...

Page 178: ...ipped 226 Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped 226 Operating Instructions uconnect phone If Equipped 226 Clock Setting Procedure 226 Sales Code RES AM FM Stereo Radio With CD...

Page 179: ...fication Number ESN SID 249 Selecting uconnect studios Satellite Mode 250 Satellite Antenna 250 Reception Quality 250 Operating Instructions uconnect studios Satellite Mode 251 Operating Instructions...

Page 180: ...uster 7 Climate Control 12 Electronic Stability Control Traction Control Switch 3 Storage Tray 8 Heated Seat Switch 13 Cigar Lighter Power Outlet 4 Center Air Outlet 9 Rear Park Assist Switch 14 Stora...

Page 181: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181...

Page 182: ...ter will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range...

Page 183: ...at belt remains unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound Refer to Occupant Restraints in Section 2 for more information 6 Engine Temperature Warning Light This l...

Page 184: ...ol ESC is off 11 TOW HAUL Indicator If Equipped The TOW HAUL button is located on the gear shift bezel This light will illuminate when the TOW HAUL button has been selected 12 Turn Signal Indicators T...

Page 185: ...application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoir If the...

Page 186: ...indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could h...

Page 187: ...rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running imme diate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or eng...

Page 188: ...on 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 vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine sp...

Page 189: ...y an authorized dealer 20 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the fog lights are On 21 Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure The...

Page 190: ...n added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under in...

Page 191: ...lways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to functio...

Page 192: ...pair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate conditions...

Page 193: ...nues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started A loose improperly installed or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL noFUSE If the vehicle dia...

Page 194: ...system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure 27 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine a...

Page 195: ...the driver occu pants or others 28 Cruise Indicator If Equipped This indicator lights when the electronic speed control system is turned on 29 Odometer Trip Odometer ECO Fuel Saver Indicator Button Ch...

Page 196: ...sages For more information refer to Compass Trip Com puter or Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in this section 31 4WD Indicator If Equipped This light indicates the vehicle is in four wheel...

Page 197: ...ment cluster Control Buttons Press and release the odometer trip odometer reset but ton right side of the instrument cluster to access the compass trip computer displays Trip Conditions Trip Odometer...

Page 198: ...nd vehicle usage Compass Temperature Display Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North To compensate for the differences the variance should be se...

Page 199: ...is achieved NOTE The factory default zone is 8 During program ming the zone value will wrap around from zone 15 to zone 1 Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic inaccurate or abnorm...

Page 200: ...lic objects until the CAL indicator turns off The compass will now function normally ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a d...

Page 201: ...atus Personal Settings Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept a selection Also the FUNCTION SELECT but ton changes the current CD track being played if equipped when the EVIC is in the Compass Tem...

Page 202: ...ime if vehicle is in motion Liftgate ajar with a single chime Left front low pressure with a single chime Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Section 5 Left rear low pressure with a single chi...

Page 203: ...se the MENU button To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance refer to the following procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Do not start the e...

Page 204: ...utton NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than...

Page 205: ...r Mode If Equipped The ECO message will display below the outside tem perature in the EVIC display This message will appear whenever you are driving in a fuel efficient manner This feature allows you...

Page 206: ...FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration The CAL indicator will be displayed in the EVIC 5 Complete one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the C...

Page 207: ...ease the FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map 5 Press and release the COMPASS button to exit Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Personal...

Page 208: ...mission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Remote Key Unlock When Driver Doo...

Page 209: ...nd release the FUNCTION SELECT button until 0 30 60 or 90 appears Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock When this feature is selected the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 second...

Page 210: ...ipped can be changed between English and Metric units of measure To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until ENGLISH or METRIC appears SALES CODE REQ AM FM STEREO RADIO A...

Page 211: ...until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenab...

Page 212: ...UNE SCROLL control knob to save the time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the SET HOME CLOCK entry Once...

Page 213: ...fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a f...

Page 214: ...untry Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Program Type 16 Digit Character Dis play Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and B...

Page 215: ...h the AUDIO SELECT button to select an entry and make changes DVD Enter When the disc is in DVD Menu mode selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection Use the remote co...

Page 216: ...set the clock Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob again to save changes...

Page 217: ...control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select Subtitles If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle Off or On Audio DRC If Equipped Selecti...

Page 218: ...t ton the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET...

Page 219: ...ntil a safe temperature is reached This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to...

Page 220: ...ng 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 you to sc...

Page 221: ...roperly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of directory levels 8 Maximum numbe...

Page 222: ...n the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 WMA files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specific...

Page 223: ...c at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button DISC Mode for MP3 WMA Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by tur...

Page 224: ...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 s volume up If the AUX au...

Page 225: ...f Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment System VES Guide Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Macrovisio...

Page 226: ...ed For the radio refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 Operating Instructions uconnect phone If Equipped Refer to uconnect phone in Section 3 Clock Setting Procedure uconnect gps RER only...

Page 227: ...rent 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 t...

Page 228: ...on 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 d...

Page 229: ...ht 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...

Page 230: ...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 i...

Page 231: ...display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can...

Page 232: ...itch from radio 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...

Page 233: ...llow 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...

Page 234: ...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 limite...

Page 235: ...ta 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 rat...

Page 236: ...ion disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable devic...

Page 237: ...ol Rotary Push the ON VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continu...

Page 238: ...r this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With UConnect message will display on the radio screen Phone Button uconnect phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the uconnect...

Page 239: ...d The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the...

Page 240: ...the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five s...

Page 241: ...button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If...

Page 242: ...fter pressing the SET RND button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with t...

Page 243: ...may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when...

Page 244: ...o 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 butt...

Page 245: ...ormats 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 a...

Page 246: ...n 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 aud...

Page 247: ...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 Pre...

Page 248: ...ehicle 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...

Page 249: ...ite 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 For further information call the toll free nu...

Page 250: ...n the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far...

Page 251: ...xt channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion betw...

Page 252: ...mber Press the AUDIO SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number This number is used to activate deactivate or change the Sirius subscription SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are rec...

Page 253: ...t phone If Equipped Refer to uconnect phone in Section 3 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Reach behind th...

Page 254: ...Press the top of the switch once to go to the next track on the CD Press the bottom of the switch once to go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is wi...

Page 255: ...ficulty in playing a particu lar disc it may be damaged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before c...

Page 256: ...r air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula tion of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray...

Page 257: ...s This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mi...

Page 258: ...eturn to normal mode function and the LED will turn off NOTE Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recom...

Page 259: ...for about 10 seconds MAX A C For maximum cooling use the A C and recirculation buttons at the same time ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired press the A C button to turn OFF the indicator light an...

Page 260: ...the adjustment You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically Selecting the O OFF position on the blower control stops the system completely and cl...

Page 261: ...ual mode there are seven blower speeds that can be individual selected In off position the blower will shut off Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which...

Page 262: ...262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 263: ...ure between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets w...

Page 264: ...tem in recirculation mode ten minutes This can be used when outside conditions such as smoke odors dust or high humidity are present Activating recircula tion will cause the LED in the control button...

Page 265: ...s When these conditions are present and the Recirculation button is pressed the indicator will flash and then turn off This tells you that you are unable to go into Recirculation Mode at this time If...

Page 266: ...quickly re moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost The Defrost Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating If side win dow fogging becomes a problem incr...

Page 267: ...ce slush and snow A C Air Filter If Equipped The A C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from entering the cabin The filter acts on air coming from outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the...

Page 268: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Page 269: ...t 274 After Starting 275 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 276 Automatic Transmission 276 Key Ignition Park Interlock 277 Brake Transmission Interlock System 278 Brake Transmission Interlock Manual Over...

Page 270: ...d And Sand 293 Hill Climbing 293 Traction Downhill 294 After Driving Off Road 295 Power Steering 296 Power Steering Fluid Check 297 Parking Brake 297 Anti Lock Brake System 299 Electronic Brake Contro...

Page 271: ...22 Life Of Tire 323 Replacement Tires 323 Tire Chains 325 Tire Rotation Recommendations 326 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 328 Base System 330 Premium System If Equipped 333 General Information 337...

Page 272: ...owing 347 Common Towing Definitions 347 Trailer Hitch Classification 352 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 353 Trailer And Tongue Weight 355 Towing Requirements 356 Towing Tips 361...

Page 273: ...the engine fails to start within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Tip Start Feature Turn the ignition switch to...

Page 274: ...equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the...

Page 275: ...rting or Extreme Cold Weather procedures With Tip Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any exce...

Page 276: ...on cord The engine block heater cord is found under the hood clipped to the heater line on the left side of the engine WARNING Remember to disconnect the cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt...

Page 277: ...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 e...

Page 278: ...on Interlock Manual Override Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with the key...

Page 279: ...ected by your local authorized dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used Four Speed Automatic Transmission 3 7L Engine NOTE Under extreme cold temperatures 10 F 23 C and when in DRIVE tra...

Page 280: ...e 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 th...

Page 281: ...ning Engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle NOTE Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in...

Page 282: ...ownshift from OVERDRIVE to DRIVE if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph 56 km h When To Use TOW HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas towing a trailer c...

Page 283: ...engine off and turn the key to the LOCK position 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds then restart the en gine 5 Move the shift lever to the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the tran...

Page 284: ...ore accelerating This is especially important when the engine is cold If there is a need to restart the engine be sure to cycle the key to the LOCK position before restarting Transmission gear engagem...

Page 285: ...se this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro longed periods with engine running Engine may be started in this range Set...

Page 286: ...an best be slowed down Overdrive Operation The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec tronically controlled fifth gear OVERDRIVE The trans mission will automatically shift from fourth gear...

Page 287: ...ansmission damage the Transmission Limp Home Mode will be engaged In this mode the transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop To reset the transmission use the...

Page 288: ...The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm usu ally after 1 to 3 miles 1 6 4 8 km of driving Because the engine speed is higher when the torqu...

Page 289: ...esigned to be driven in the two wheel drive position 2WD for normal street and highway conditions dry hard surfaced roads When additional traction is required the transfer case 4WD LOCK position can b...

Page 290: ...than road conditions permit Shifting Procedure Electronically Shifted Transfer Case NOTE If any of the requirements to select a new transfer case position have not been met the transfer case will not...

Page 291: ...RIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off road applications Specific design characteristics give them a...

Page 292: ...ring the water CAUTION When driving through water do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h Always check water depth before entering as a precaution and check all fluids afterward Driv ing through water may cause da...

Page 293: ...appear ance should be flushed changed as soon as possible to prevent component damage Driving In Snow Mud and Sand In heavy snow when pulling a load or for additional control at slower speeds shift t...

Page 294: ...hill in NEUTRAL using only the brake Remember never drive diagonally across a hill always drive straight up or down If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a hill ease off the acceler...

Page 295: ...h These things could be a fire hazard They might hide damage to fuel lines brake hoses axle pinion seals and propeller shafts After extended operation in mud sand water or similar dirty conditions hav...

Page 296: ...red normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steer ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is d...

Page 297: ...ed 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...

Page 298: ...uld 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 lever out of PARK WARNING Always app...

Page 299: ...ill grade The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti Lock Brake System ABS is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicl...

Page 300: ...onger Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop Continued WARNING Continued The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it inc...

Page 301: ...d heavy braking by downshifting the transmission or locking out overdrive whenever pos sible Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm up which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in loss o...

Page 302: ...tem in Section 5 of this manual for more information about ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve hicle nor can it increase the tra...

Page 303: ...p reduce braking distances The BAS complements the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply co...

Page 304: ...occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers It can not prevent wheel lift due to other factors such as road conditions leaving the roadway striking objects and or other vehicles WARNING Many...

Page 305: ...r condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position ESC...

Page 306: ...on Indicator Light comes on continu ously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driv...

Page 307: ...the TCS section has been disabled and the ESC Off Indica tor Light will be illuminated All other stability features of ESC function normally This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep...

Page 308: ...idewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size design...

Page 309: ...es designed to this standard have the letter T molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High flotation tire sizing is based on U S design standards and it begin...

Page 310: ...ire 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 tir...

Page 311: ...ions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL...

Page 312: ...ies 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 Co...

Page 313: ...ire 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 tir...

Page 314: ...ever 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...

Page 315: ...is 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 wit...

Page 316: ...316 STARTING AND OPERATING...

Page 317: ...cted 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 Ov...

Page 318: ...roduces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steeri...

Page 319: ...he 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 p...

Page 320: ...uld 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 tir...

Page 321: ...oss of vehicle control Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare Do not install mor...

Page 322: ...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 Thes...

Page 323: ...to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little expo...

Page 324: ...Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus pension dimensions and performance characteris tics resulting in changes to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can caus...

Page 325: ...vehicle tires or chains observe the following precautions Because of limited chain clearance between tires and other suspension components it is important that only chains in good condition are used...

Page 326: ...d with tires other than P235 65R17 and P225 75R16 tires There may not be adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking structural or body damage to your vehicle TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS T...

Page 327: ...le in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals More frequent rotation is permissible if desired The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed NO...

Page 328: ...e 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 pr...

Page 329: ...rn off only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and war...

Page 330: ...en 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...

Page 331: ...vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value Once the system receives the updated tire pres sures the system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn o...

Page 332: ...active road tires Vehicles with Compact Spare 1 The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If y...

Page 333: ...f the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Three Trigger Modules mounte...

Page 334: ...lacard pressure value Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flash ing and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell...

Page 335: ...ng the same radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors 2 Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals 3 Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using...

Page 336: ...pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle the TPMS Te...

Page 337: ...h Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference recei...

Page 338: ...s try another brand of gasoline before consid ering service for the vehicle Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter...

Page 339: ...of the manufacturer While MTBE is an oxygenate made from methanol it does not have the negative effects of methanol E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline...

Page 340: ...hout MMT be used in your vehicle The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his her gasoline contains MMT It i...

Page 341: ...engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance Continued CAUTION Continued The use of fuel additives which are now...

Page 342: ...f the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Guar...

Page 343: ...emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impu rities into the fuel system Also a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the Malfun...

Page 344: ...lick This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not tightened properly the MIL will come on Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled Loose Fu...

Page 345: ...le options trailer tongue weight and cargo The label also specifies maxi mum capacities of front and rear axle systems GAWR Total load must be limited so GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded...

Page 346: ...are added Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation The entire...

Page 347: ...on to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Common T...

Page 348: ...ating includes a 150 lbs 68 kg allowance for the presence of a driver Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and...

Page 349: ...ized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight...

Page 350: ...rformance and could result in an accident Weight distributing systems may not be compat ible with surge brake couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable rec reational veh...

Page 351: ...With Weight Distributing Hitch Correct Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 351...

Page 352: ...you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain...

Page 353: ...2 sq ft 2 97 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg 4 0L Automatic 4x2 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg 4 0L Automatic 4x4 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 200 lbs 91 kg Refer to loca...

Page 354: ...Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Tongue Wt See Note 3 7L Automatic w Trailer Tow Package 4x2 64 sq ft 5 94 sq m 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg 500 lbs 227 kg 3 7L Automatic w Trailer Tow Package 4x4 64 sq ft 5 94 sq m 5...

Page 355: ...w hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure t...

Page 356: ...omote 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 m...

Page 357: ...ailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Continued WARNING Continued Veh...

Page 358: ...tion pro cedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Informa tion in this section for proper tire replacement proce dures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase...

Page 359: ...You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Continued WARNING Continued Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi tiona...

Page 360: ...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...

Page 361: ...utomatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you regularly tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation Refer to the Main tenance Schedule in Section 8 for the proper...

Page 362: ...ing Turn off temporarily RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing Two Wheel Drive Models Recreational Towing All Four Wheels On The Ground Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft...

Page 363: ...ll occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing Recreational Towing All Four Wheels On The Ground Recreational towing is NOT allowed These models do not have a NEUTRAL position...

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Page 365: ...ngine Overheats 367 Jacking And Tire Changing 368 Jack Location 368 Spare Tire Stowage 368 Spare Tire Removal 369 Preparations For Jacking 369 Jacking Instructions 370 Jump Starting 374 Towing A Disab...

Page 366: ...ond time to turn off the Hazard Warning flasher This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety h...

Page 367: ...he pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call for service NOTE There are steps that you can take t...

Page 368: ...The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice o...

Page 369: ...e CAUTION The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and they can damage the winch When the spare is clear t...

Page 370: ...jack ing position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel Jacking Instructions WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or d...

Page 371: ...owed with the valve stem facing the ground Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 1 Remove spare tire 2 Remove jack and tools from mounting bracket As semble the tools by connecting the driver to the exte...

Page 372: ...ck is fully engaged 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire...

Page 373: ...g the jack screw to the left and remove the jack and wheel blocks 9 Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage Alternate nuts until each nut has bee...

Page 374: ...Continued WARNING Continued Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Battery fluid is a corrosive acid...

Page 375: ...l unnecessary electri cal loads 4 Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged b...

Page 376: ...jump start 6 Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery 7 When removing the jumper...

Page 377: ...y in the LOCK position the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on the ground NOTE Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground at more than 30 mph 50 km h or for more than 15 miles 25 km...

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Page 379: ...essage 383 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 384 Replacement Parts 385 Dealer Service 386 Maintenance Procedures 386 Engine Oil 387 Engine Oil Filter 390 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 390 Main...

Page 380: ...ower Module 412 Replacement Bulbs 419 Bulb Replacement 419 Headlamp 419 Left Front Turn Signal 420 Right Front Turn Signal 421 Front Side Marker 421 Front Fog Lamp Front Fascia Mounted 421 Rear Tail S...

Page 381: ...Air Cleaner Filter 6 Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Integrated Power Module 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Battery 7 MAI...

Page 382: ...1 Air Cleaner Filter 6 Engine Oil Fill 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Coolant Reservoir 4 Integrated Power Module 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Battery 382...

Page 383: ...ll usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control syste...

Page 384: ...on and Mainte nance I M this check verifies the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is functioning and is not on when the engine is running and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD...

Page 385: ...zed dealer or repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced 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 y...

Page 386: ...oper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenanc...

Page 387: ...ication of your vehicle 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...

Page 388: ...ction for all engines under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American P...

Page 389: ...t be used Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are f...

Page 390: ...ance Schedule in Section 8 for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove...

Page 391: ...or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Continued WARNING Continued Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead...

Page 392: ...Limited Warranty WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode inju...

Page 393: ...or equivalent to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lub...

Page 394: ...If any condition is present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its function Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir in the engine compartme...

Page 395: ...ll destroy the effective ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine Under normal operating conditions the ca...

Page 396: ...a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the tra...

Page 397: ...denser if equipped or radiator for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the A C con denser if equipped or the back...

Page 398: ...Fluids Lubricants and Genu ine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than the specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in decre...

Page 399: ...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 manufactur...

Page 400: ...freeze will return to the radiator from the coolant reserve tank The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning wo...

Page 401: ...e should be between 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...

Page 402: ...ntration 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 reco...

Page 403: ...ts described on the brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are replaced However low fluid level...

Page 404: ...vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami nate the brake fluid Brake seal components could...

Page 405: ...ue converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer s recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in th...

Page 406: ...Draining Fluid First remove the fill plug 1 then the drain plug 2 Recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill plugs is 15 25 ft lbs 20 34 N m CAUTION Do not over tighten the plugs You could d...

Page 407: ...on 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 th...

Page 408: ...lated on your vehicle use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove Use a high quality cleaner wax such as MOPAR Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film stains and to protec...

Page 409: ...de icer salt etc assure 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 Touch Up Paint or equiva...

Page 410: ...ove the stain Use a fresh damp towel to remove soap residue Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to...

Page 411: ...are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol conten...

Page 412: ...r Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J1 40 Amp Green Power Folding Seat J2 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Pwr Liftgate Module J3 40 Amp Green Rear Door Module RR DOOR NODE J4 25 Amp Natural Driver...

Page 413: ...p Green EBL Rear Window Defogger J15 30 Amp Pink Rear Blower J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module PCM Trans Range J19...

Page 414: ...p Yellow Front Heated Seat M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M10 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw Vehicle Entertainment System IOD VES Satellite...

Page 415: ...SW M14 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Export Only Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M15 20 Amp Yellow COL MOD IR SNS Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning Automatic Tempera ture Control HVAC ATC R...

Page 416: ...un Lamp RT TAIL PRK RUN LMP M19 25 Amp Natural Auto Shut Down ASD 1 and 2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light CCN INT LIGHT Switch Bank SW...

Page 417: ...Amp Red Next Generation Con troller NGC Trans mission Feed TRANS FEED J1962 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classifica tion Module OCM M30 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper M...

Page 418: ...Electronic Stability Program ESP Stop Lamp Switch STP LP SW Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M38 25 Amp Natural Lock Unlock Motors LOCK UNLOCK MTRS CAUTION When in...

Page 419: ...ome Lamp TL212 2 Liftgate Lamp 567 Overhead Console Lamps PLW214 2A Reading Lamp WL212 2 LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb No Headlamp 9008 H13 Front Park Turn 3157AK Front Sidemarker 168 Back Up 3057K Center...

Page 420: ...clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 5 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb Left Front Turn Signal 1 Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right full right lock 2 Remove the do...

Page 421: ...o rivets from the center of the grille d Remove one push pin from the top of each fender e Pull the grille assembly toward you to disconnect the grille clips to the fender and the headlamp ball studs...

Page 422: ...tamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal and Backup Lamp 1 Open the lift gate 2 Remo...

Page 423: ...ckplate straight back from the lamp hous ing 6 Disconnect the electrical connector 7 Remove the bulb from the backplate Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 1 Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL 2...

Page 424: ...0W 30 API Certified 5 5 Quarts 5 2 Liters Cooling System 3 7 Liter Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 14 Quarts 13 3 Liters 4 0 Liter Engine MOPAR Antifre...

Page 425: ...to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 4 0L Engine Use API Certified SAE 10W 30 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine o...

Page 426: ...Purpose Type GL 5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent Rear Axle SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 br...

Page 427: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance 428 Maintenance Schedule 428 Required Maintenance Intervals 430 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S...

Page 428: ...ividual 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 sy...

Page 429: ...oil change If this sched uled oil change is performed by someone other than your dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Oil Change Required in Use Factory Settings o...

Page 430: ...rake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Proper operation of four wheel drive vehicles de pends on tires of equal size type an...

Page 431: ...s 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 In...

Page 432: ...Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect...

Page 433: ...ine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake lini...

Page 434: ...ing 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 I...

Page 435: ...il filter Rotate 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 Signa...

Page 436: ...our vehicle for any of 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 off road or frequent t...

Page 437: ...onditions 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 f...

Page 438: ...ilter Rotate 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...

Page 439: ...ce the spark plugs 3 7L Engine Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the transfer case fluid Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle...

Page 440: ...eals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 102 000 M...

Page 441: ...r 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 damage wear improper looseness or end play replac...

Page 442: ...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 Cha...

Page 443: ...ntenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter rep...

Page 444: ...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...

Page 445: ...pect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Servi...

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Page 447: ...eed Assistance 449 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 450 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 450 In Mexico Contact 450 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 451 Service Contr...

Page 448: ...Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 455 Treadwear 455 Traction Grades 455 Temperature Grades 456 448 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE...

Page 449: ...the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental...

Page 450: ...n to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Num...

Page 451: ...n three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract National Customer Hot line at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer w...

Page 452: ...S MOPAR fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized dealer They are recom mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY...

Page 453: ...ns and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard Ameri...

Page 454: ...hooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and en...

Page 455: ...imes 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 v...

Page 456: ...d 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 high...

Page 457: ...INDEX 10...

Page 458: ...Light 69 83 189 Airbag Maintenance 68 Airbag Window Side Curtain 55 Alarm Light 184 Alarm Panic 22 Alarm Security Alarm 17 Alarm System Security Alarm 17 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 8 Antenna Sa...

Page 459: ...13 Brake Assist System 303 Brake Control System Electronic 302 Brake Fluid 426 Brake Parking 297 Brake System 402 Anti Lock ABS 299 302 Master Cylinder 403 Parking 297 Warning Light 185 Brake Transmis...

Page 460: ...nt 71 76 79 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 75 76 Child Safety Locks 31 Climate Control 255 Clock 212 226 229 238 Coin Holder 170 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 254 Compact Spare Tire 320 Compass 196 199...

Page 461: ...89 Used Coolant Antifreeze 401 Door Locks 27 Door Opener Garage 156 Driving 291 Off Pavement 292 Off Road 292 Electric Remote Mirrors 91 Electrical Outlet Auxiliary Power Outlet 166 Electrical Power O...

Page 462: ...274 Flooded Starting 274 Fuel Requirements 337 424 Jump Starting 374 Oil 387 424 425 Oil Disposal 389 Oil Filter 390 Oil Selection 424 Oil Synthetic 389 Overheating 367 Starting 273 Temperature Gauge...

Page 463: ...bricants and Genuine Parts 425 Fog Light Service 421 Fog Lights 140 421 Folding Rear Seat 134 Four Wheel Drive 289 Operation 289 Systems 289 Four Wheel Drive Operation 289 Four Way Hazard Flasher 366...

Page 464: ...11 Gross Axle Weight Rating 345 348 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 345 347 GVWR 345 Hands Free Phone uconnect 92 Hazard Warning Flasher 366 Head Restraints 130 Head Rests 130 Headlights Bulb Replacement...

Page 465: ...rior Appearance Care 410 Interior Lights 142 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 144 Introduction 4 Jack Location 368 Jack Operation 368 370 Jacking Instructions 370 Key Programming 15 Key Replacement 15...

Page 466: ...r 366 Headlight Switch 138 Headlights 419 High Beam Indicator 184 Illuminated Entry 18 Instrument Cluster 138 182 Interior 142 Lights On Reminder 139 Low Fuel 182 183 Malfunction Indicator Check Engin...

Page 467: ...ry 391 Maintenance Procedures 386 Maintenance Schedule 428 Maintenance Sunroof 165 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 194 384 Manual Service 453 Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection 426 Maste...

Page 468: ...389 424 Onboard Diagnostic System 383 384 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 156 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 5 Outside Rearview Mirrors 90 Overdrive 190 282 286 Overdrive OFF Switch 282 286 Overheating En...

Page 469: ...1 Rear Window Defroster 174 Rear Window Features 173 Rear Wiper Washer 173 Rearview Mirrors 89 Reclining Front Seats 128 Recreational Towing 362 Reformulated Gasoline 338 Refrigerant 393 Release Hood...

Page 470: ...83 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 44 And Pregnant Women 51 Child Restraint 71 79 Extender 51 Front Seat 38 Inspection 83 Maintenance 411 Shoulder Belt Anchorage 44 Seats 126 Adjustment 127 Head R...

Page 471: ...Gasoline 337 Oil 388 Speed Control Cruise Control 147 Speedometer 184 Starting 273 Cold Weather 273 Emergency Jump Starting 374 Engine Block Heater 276 Engine Fails to Start 274 Remote 24 Steering Po...

Page 472: ...84 317 455 Air Pressure 318 Chains 325 Changing 368 Compact Spare 320 General Information 317 High Speed 320 Inflation Pressures 318 Jacking 368 Life of Tires 323 Load Capacity 313 Pressure Monitor S...

Page 473: ...ion 276 Transfer Case 406 Fluid 406 426 Maintenance 406 Transmission 279 284 Automatic 279 284 Fluid 426 Maintenance 404 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 23 Transmitter Garage Door Ope...

Page 474: ...on 182 Warning Roll Over 4 Warnings and Cautions 7 Warranty Information 452 Washers Windshield 142 145 394 Waxing and Polishing 408 Wheel and Wheel Trim 409 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 409 Wheel Mountin...

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