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Dodge 2011 Challenger, Owner'S Manual

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Tire Terminology and Definitions

Term

Definition

B-Pillar

The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located
between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running
from the sill to the roof.

Cold Tire Pressure

Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the
vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period. Inflation
pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per square inch) or
KPa (kilopascals).

Maximum Inflation Pressure

The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold
tire inflation pressure for this tire. The max inflation pressure is
molded into the sidewall.

Recommended Inflation Pressure

Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure as
shown on the tire placard.

Tire Placard

A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle showing the
vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire size and the
recommended inflation pressure.

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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Summary of Contents for 2011 Challenger

Page 1: ...15 40 18 Challenger O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 1 Challenger O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 1 Chrysler Group LLC 11D491 126 AA First Edition Printed in U S A Chrysler Group LLC 11D491 126 AA First Edition Printed in U S A 2011 Challenger 2011 Challenger ...

Page 2: ...or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ ously manufactured Copyright 2010 Chrysler Group LLC INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals Mobile two way radios and telephone equ...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 347 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 437 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 455 10 INDEX 465 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

Page 6: ...hicle NOTE After reviewing the owner information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc ing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which ...

Page 7: ...INTRODUCTION 5 ...

Page 8: ...erve all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the title The vehicle identification number VI...

Page 9: ...ter the VIN VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 11: ...ion 14 Key In Ignition Reminder 15 䡵 Sentry Key威 16 Replacement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm 18 Rearming Of The System 18 To Arm The System 18 To Disarm The System 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 To Unlock The Doors 22 To Lock The Doors 24 Remote Open Window Feature 25 2 ...

Page 12: ...Equipped 34 䡵 Windows 38 Power Windows 38 Wind Buffeting 40 䡵 Trunk Lock And Release 40 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning 41 Trunk Emergency Release 41 䡵 Occupant Restraints 42 Lap Shoulder Belts 45 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 50 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 50 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped 51 Energy Management Feature 52 Seat Belt Pretensioners 53 Enhanced Seat Bel...

Page 13: ...sors And Controls 62 Event Data Recorder EDR 69 Child Restraints 70 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 79 䡵 Safety Tips 80 Transporting Passengers 80 Exhaust Gas 80 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 81 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 84 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 14: ...ireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three with detents and one that is spring loaded The detent posi tions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When released from the START position the switch automati cally returns to the ON RUN position NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Ent...

Page 15: ... key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead The emergency key is also for locking the glove box You can keep the emergency key with you when valet park ing NOTE Entering a vehicle using the emergency key with the theft alarm armed will result in the alarm sounding Insert the Key Fob even if the Key Fob battery is dead into the ignition switch to ...

Page 16: ...on OFF ACC RUN Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE The power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and ignition powered power out lets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either door will cancel this feature The time for this...

Page 17: ...h CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle cycle the ignition OFF with Keyless Enter N Go and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the Key Fob is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob NOTE The Key In Ign...

Page 18: ...ne After placing the ignition switch in the ON RUN posi tion the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics This condition will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation vehicle running ...

Page 19: ... This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho rized dealer this procedure consists of programming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics A blank Key Fob is one that has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the authorized dealer Custo...

Page 20: ... Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash Rearming Of The System If something triggers the alarm and no action is taken to disarm it the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn off after three minutes turn all of the visual signals off after an additional 15 minutes and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself To Arm The System Follow these steps to arm the theft alarm 1 Remo...

Page 21: ...ion switch NOTE The driver s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during trunk entry Pressing the TRUNK button will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm If someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and opens any door the alarm will sound When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed the...

Page 22: ...res at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle or insert a valid Key Fob into the ignition switch if the Start Stop button is removed and rotate it to the ON RUN position Tamper Alert If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence the horn will sound three times when you disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Check the vehicle for tampering ILLUMINATED ENTRY The courtesy lights wi...

Page 23: ... activate the Panic Alarm from dis tances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held Key Fob with RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into the ignition switch disables the system from responding to any button presses from that RKE transmitter Driving at speeds 5 mph 8 km h and ab...

Page 24: ...ings Customer Programmable Features in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information When not using the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the featu...

Page 25: ... the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm Opening a do...

Page 26: ...er in formation When not using the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans mitter for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 sec onds Then press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition ...

Page 27: ... second and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph 24 km h or greater NOTE The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition...

Page 28: ...gers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To reassemble the RKE transmitter case snap the two halves of the case together Make sure there is an even gap between the two halves If equipped install and tighten the screw until snug Test RKE transmitter operation General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 2...

Page 29: ...ning security The system has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an auto matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start Shift lever in PARK Doors closed Hood closed Hazard switch off Brake switch inactive brake pedal not pressed Ignition key removed f...

Page 30: ...lights will flash and horn will chirp twice if programmed Then the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle NOTE If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and then shut down 10 seconds later The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode For security power window and power sunroof op eration if equipped are disabled...

Page 31: ... minute cycle press and release the START STOP button If the START STOP button is not present insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON RUN position NOTE For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter N Go feature the ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position in order to drive the vehicle For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter N Go feature the messa...

Page 32: ...ed The shift lever is moved out of PARK DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward To unlock each door pull the door lock knob on each door trim panel upward If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure the Key Fob is not inside the vehicle before closing the door Door Lock Knob 30 THINGS TO...

Page 33: ...n a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the Key Fob in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless En...

Page 34: ...led 2 The transmission is in gear 3 All doors are closed 4 The throttle is pressed 5 The vehicle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h 6 The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Automatic Door Locks Programming If Equipped The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Veh...

Page 35: ... Door Locks feature in accordance with local laws Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically if 1 The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en abled 2 The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h...

Page 36: ... will need to repeat the procedure 6 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws KEYLESS ENTER N GO IF EQUIPPED The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle s Remote Keyless Entry RKE system and a feature of Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows you to lock and unlock t...

Page 37: ...s To Unlock From The Driver s Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver s door handle grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver s door automatically The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE If Unlock All Doors 1st Press is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver s door handle To se...

Page 38: ...will function if there is no Key Fob present in the ignition If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters If one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected inside the vehicle and no other valid Passi...

Page 39: ...ssive Entry RKE transmit ters is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft 1 0 m of the deck lid To Lock The Vehicle s Doors With one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver or passenger front door handles press the door handle LOCK button to lock both doors Trunk Passive Entry Button Outside Door Handle Lock Button 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37...

Page 40: ...mitter battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle s interior door panel WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver s door control both of the door windows There is a single window control on the passenger s door trim panel that operates the window on the passenger s door The window controls wi...

Page 41: ...door power window switch have an AUTO down fea ture Press the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go down automatically To open the window part way press the window switch to the first 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 The power window switches...

Page 42: ...sed from inside the vehicle by pressing the Trunk Release button The button is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel NOTE The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate If equipped with a manual transmis sion the vehicle speed must be under 5 mph 8 km h before the button will operate The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pressing the...

Page 43: ...gh the inside of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke Trunk Emergency Release As a security measure a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism In the ...

Page 44: ...ant energy during an impact event All seat belt systems except the driver s include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat if equipped Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you ho...

Page 45: ...s should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child seat must ride in the front passenger s...

Page 46: ...ir bags Continued WARNING Continued Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air Bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC and Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB also need room to...

Page 47: ...l seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap shoulder belts The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or impacts This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions However in an accident the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING It is dangerous t...

Page 48: ...into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the front seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is contacting the seat when the belt is routed ...

Page 49: ...3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 ...

Page 50: ...t that is worn under your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in an accident increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs are not as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from ...

Page 51: ...e belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted belt cannot do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you cannot straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on y...

Page 52: ...belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up ...

Page 53: ... s mid section Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The Automatic Locking Mode is avail able on all passenger seating positions with a combina tion lap shoulder belt Use the Automatic Locking Mode an...

Page 54: ...ctor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on accident This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner This feature is designed...

Page 55: ...nder System BeltAlert姞 BeltAlert威 is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert威 to fasten their seat belts This feature is active whenever the ignition is on If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened BeltAlert威 triggers within 60 seco...

Page 56: ...UN or START buckle the driver s seat belt 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position but do not start the engine Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off and then proceed to the next step NOTE You must perform the following steps within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 3 Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON RUN position unbuckle...

Page 57: ...belt is too short even when fully extended your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the extender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn ...

Page 58: ...anced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB to provide enhanced protecti...

Page 59: ...hould be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Knee Impact Bolster Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Side Air B...

Page 60: ...sions WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional T...

Page 61: ...g is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats When the air bag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each air bag deploys independently a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag Label 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VE...

Page 62: ...each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The curtains deploy downward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflata...

Page 63: ...e perfor mance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury Continued WARNING Continued If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags 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 require permanent attachments bolts or screws for instal lation on the vehicle r...

Page 64: ...rity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that...

Page 65: ...ower supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part ...

Page 66: ...Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly defla...

Page 67: ...se events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to i...

Page 68: ... side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns o...

Page 69: ...ront seat belt retrac tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im mediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC system serviced as well Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring includ...

Page 70: ...tact your autho rized dealer Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free If any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service ...

Page 71: ...le dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data...

Page 72: ...a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and ...

Page 73: ... restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH WARNING Rearward facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Old...

Page 74: ...pright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back NOTE For additional information refer to ww...

Page 75: ...the label on the restraint for weight and height limits Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer s directions WARNING When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehi...

Page 76: ...ail able for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retrofit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re straint in any vehicle All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH compatible child seats You should never install LAT...

Page 77: ...er strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with this symbol on it Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hoo...

Page 78: ...kle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child Remind all children in the v...

Page 79: ...n ALR refer to Automatic Locking Mode Driver Center Passenger CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock First Row N A N A ALR Second Row ALR ALR ALR N A Not Applicable ALR Automatic Locking Retractor To install a child restraint first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle Next extract all the seat...

Page 80: ...e tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions NOTE Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint ...

Page 81: ...brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in However wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided The engine oil transmission fluid and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high quality and energy conserving Oil fluid and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and condi...

Page 82: ...a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO wh...

Page 83: ...he underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the com plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as r...

Page 84: ...against the windshield See your autho rized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other w...

Page 85: ...n a regular basis Al ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Continued WARNING Continued Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Ob jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control If required mounting posts must be properly installed if not equippe...

Page 86: ...oper cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or...

Page 87: ...ors Folding Feature 91 Power Mirrors 91 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 92 Vanity Mirrors 92 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 92 Slide On Rod And Extender Features Of Sun Visor 93 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 94 Operation 96 Phone Call Features 103 Uconnect Phone Features 106 Advanced Phone Connectivity 110 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 112 General Information 123 3 ...

Page 88: ...eat 136 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 138 䡵 Lights 139 Headlights And Parking Lights 139 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 140 Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only 140 Headlight Time Delay 140 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 141 Lights On Reminder 142 Fog Lights If Equipped 142 Multifunction Lever 143 Turn Signals 143 Lane Change Assist 143 High Low Beam Switch 144 8...

Page 89: ...148 䡵 Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 149 To Activate 150 To Set A Desired Speed 150 To Deactivate 150 To Resume Speed 150 To Vary The Speed Setting 151 To Accelerate For Passing 151 䡵 Overhead Console 152 Courtesy Reading Lights 152 Sunglasses Storage 153 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 153 Programming HomeLink威 154 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 157 Using HomeLink威 157 Reprogramming A ...

Page 90: ...ct Feature 161 Pinch Protect Override 161 Venting Sunroof Express 161 Sunshade Operation 162 Wind Buffeting 162 Sunroof Maintenance 162 Ignition Off Operation 162 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 162 䡵 Cupholders 166 Front Cupholders 166 Rear Cupholders 167 䡵 Console Features 167 Sliding Center Console Armrest 167 Console Storage 168 䡵 Rear Window Features 169 Rear Window Defroster 169 88 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 91: ...he mirror to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Inside Day Night Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ...

Page 92: ...CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror NOTE The passenger side convex outside mirror...

Page 93: ... side convex mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature The mirrors are equipped with a rotational hinge The mirrors have one detent clockwise towards the rear of the vehicle and three detent s counterclockwise towards the front of the vehicle Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door trim panel To adjust a mirror turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror pos...

Page 94: ...nderstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur ther information Vanity Mirrors A vanity mirror is located on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward Illuminated Vanity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward The light turns on automatically C...

Page 95: ...it is parallel to the side window grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position To use the extender feature of the sun visor grab the extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward Illuminated Vanity Mirror Slide On Rod Extender 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ...

Page 96: ...chrysler com uconnect www dodge com uconnect www jeep com uconnect or call 1 877 855 8400 Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s microphone for private conversation The Uconnect Phone is driven through your Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile mobile phone Uconnect features Bluetooth威 tech...

Page 97: ...ar the word Uconnect followed by a BEEP The beep is your signal to give a command Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra dio The individual buttons are described in the Operation section The Uconnect Phone can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 mobile phone See the Uconnect website for supported phones Refer to your mobile service provider or the pho...

Page 98: ...ds into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the compound form voice command Phonebook New Entry or you can break the compound form command into two voice com mands Phonebook and New Entry Please re member the Uconnect Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet meters away from you ...

Page 99: ... after the beep say Pair a Device and follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identi fication Number PIN which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone You can enter any four digit PIN You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process For identification purposes you will be prompted to give the Uconnect Phone a name for your mobil...

Page 100: ...onfirm the phone number and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call By Saying A Name Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Call The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you 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 ...

Page 101: ... phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The Uconnect 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 only in that language In addition if equipped and supported by your p...

Page 102: ...an be used Until then if avail able the previously downloaded phonebook is avail able for use Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible Only the mobile phone s phonebook is downloaded 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 mobile phone The chan...

Page 103: ...er to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the Phonebook Edit Entry feature Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phone...

Page 104: ...n After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Erase All The Uconnect Phone will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited List All Names In The Uconnect Phoneboo...

Page 105: ...r Or Reject An Incoming Call No Call Currently In Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone the Uconnect Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys tem if on and will ask if you would like to answer the call Press the button to accept the call To reject the call press and hold the button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected Answer Or Reject An Inc...

Page 106: ...d hold the button until you hear a single beep Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the button until you hear a single beep indicat ing that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at a time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the button until y...

Page 107: ...e Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Uconnect Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF Call continuation functionality avail able on the vehicle can be any one of three types After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates ce...

Page 108: ...e paired phone name is not language specific and is usable across all languages Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile 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 emergency number as follows Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and ...

Page 109: ...age Towing Assistance 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 where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for the U S 1 877 213 4525 for Canada 55 14 3454 for Mexico City and 1 800 712 3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico Please refer to the 24 Ho...

Page 110: ... 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 mobile phone keypad you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word Send For example if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the button and say 3 7 4 6 Send Saying a number or sequen...

Page 111: ...t having to listen to the 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 before you dial it Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say one of the following Setup Confirmation Prompts On Setup Confirmation Prompts Off...

Page 112: ...situa tion after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un Mute Mute OFF When you mute the Uconnect Phone you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the Uconnect Phone...

Page 113: ...y prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say List Phones The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To Select or Delete a paired phone being announced press the button and say Select or Delete Also see the next two sec tions for an alternate way to Select or Delete a paired phone Select Anot...

Page 114: ...hoose the phone you wish to delete Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone Uconnect Phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features press the button and say Uconnect Tutorial Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect Phone Voice Training feature may be used To enter this training mode follow on...

Page 115: ...s will delete all phone pairing phone book entries and other settings in all language modes The System will prompt you before resetting to factory settings Voice Command For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would ...

Page 116: ...nect Phonebook Phonebook Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo cal name 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 though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported In a...

Page 117: ...tic Phonebook Down load Uconnect Phone can list your Outgoing Incom ing and Missed Calls SMS Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone Read Messages If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message If you wish to hear the new message Press the button After the Ready prompt ...

Page 118: ...end a message press the button while the system is listing the message and say Send Uconnect Phone will prompt you to say the name or number of the person you wish to send the message to List of Preset Messages 1 Yes 2 No 3 Where are you 4 I need more direction 5 L O L 6 Why 7 I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there...

Page 119: ...uncement you will then be given a choice to change it Bluetooth威 Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or...

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Page 123: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ...

Page 124: ...ring pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 125: ...io satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws All attent...

Page 126: ...ing upon the active application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be prompted to repeat it To hear the first available Menu press the Voice Command button and...

Page 127: ... disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio AM In this mode you may say the following commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Radio FM To switch to ...

Page 128: ...nnel Menu Radio to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say the following commands Track to change the track Next Track to play the next track Previous Track to play the previous track Main Menu to switch to the main menu Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode say Memo In this mode you may say the following c...

Page 129: ...ous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos Setup To switch to system setup you may say on of the following Change to setup Switch to system setup Change to setup Main menu setup or Switch to setup In this mode you may say the following commands Language English Language French Language Spanish Tutorial Voice Training NOTE Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command b...

Page 130: ...th a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats a...

Page 131: ...e desired position has been reached Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of the seat switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position has been reached Power Lumbar If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver ...

Page 132: ...d cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury ...

Page 133: ...hoose from HIGH LOW or OFF heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH one for LOW and none for OFF Press the switch once to select HIGH level heating Press the switch a second time to select LOW level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF If HIGH level heating is selected the s...

Page 134: ...thing on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat Manual Front Seatback Recline To adjust the seatback lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat lean back to the desired position and release the l...

Page 135: ...e the seat belt from the guide loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to retract out of the way This allows for easier access to the rear seat To return the seat to a normal seating position first return the seatback to its original recline location and then slide the entire seat back to the pre set lock position Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restri...

Page 136: ...e equipped with Active Head Restraints AHR In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR The AHRs will automatically return to their normal position following a rear impact If the AHRs do not return to their normal position see your authorized dealer immediately To raise the head restraint pull upward ...

Page 137: ... a collision and could result in serious injury or death Rear Head Restraints The center rear head restraint has two positions up or down When the seat is being occupied the head restraint should raised When there are no occupants in the center seat position the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility for the driver To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lowe...

Page 138: ...for tether routing Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area Pull on the loops located on the upper part of the rear seatback to fold down either or both seatbacks These loops can be tucked away when not in use Folding Rear Seat 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 139: ... not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper r...

Page 140: ...elease lever located under the left side of the instrument panel 2 Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Catch 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 141: ...g your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instrument panel lights instru ment p...

Page 142: ... of the AUTO position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come on in the automatic mode Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only When this feature is active the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position In addition the headlights will turn off when the wipe...

Page 143: ...nner NOTE The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this feature The Headlight delay time is programmable Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Daytime Running Lights If Equipped The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Ru...

Page 144: ...n on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the headlight switch To turn off the front fog lights either press the headlight switch again or turn off the headlight switch An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headli...

Page 145: ...ot flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective A Turn Signal On message will appear in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and a con tinuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Lane Ch...

Page 146: ... turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released Map Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console Each light is turned on by pressing the lens Press the lens a second time to turn off the light These lights also turn on when a door is opened or when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer con...

Page 147: ...mer control upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and if equipped the lighting in the door map pockets door handles and cupholders Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position Interior Light Defeat OFF Rotate the dimmer c...

Page 148: ...indshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the wind shield wipers may result if the wiper switch is left in any position other than off Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of the multifunc tion lever to the first detent position and then ...

Page 149: ...e washer push the multifunction lever inward toward the steering column and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles after releasing the multifunction lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If you activate the washer while the windshie...

Page 150: ...sonal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The tilt telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column To unlock the stee...

Page 151: ... driving your ve hicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Contr...

Page 152: ...lways leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET button To Deactivate A soft tap o...

Page 153: ...ton is released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 2 km h To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set spee...

Page 154: ...nding icy snow covered or slippery OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy reading lights and sunglass storage Universal Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 button and a power sunroof switch may also be included if equipped Courtesy Reading Lights At the forward end of the overhead console are two courtesy reading lights Press the lens to turn on the light Press it a second time to turn o...

Page 155: ...the raised bar on the compartment door to open Push on the raised bar to close GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLink威 buttons are located in the overhead console designat...

Page 156: ...after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assistance Programming HomeLink姞 Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons erase all channels before you begin training To do this press and hold the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds The EVIC will...

Page 157: ...ds or longer in rare cases The garage door may open and close while you train NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section 4 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink威 button If the channel has been trained the EVIC display will now state CHANNEL TRANSMIT If the EVIC display still states CH...

Page 158: ...ss the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or ass...

Page 159: ...n while you press and release cycle your handheld transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink威 has successfully accepted the frequency signal The EVIC display will change from CHANNEL TRAINING to CHANNEL TRAINED If you unplugged the device for training plug it back in at this time Then proceed with Step 4 under Programming HomeLink威 earlier in this section Using HomeLink姞 To operate press and rel...

Page 160: ...hen the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original transmitter Press the LEARN button on the garage door opener to complete the training for rolling code Did you unplug the device for training and remember to plug it back in If you are having any problems or req...

Page 161: ...ot expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifi cations were met POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console Power Sunroof Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 162: ...ured Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Open Duri...

Page 163: ...ring Express Close operation If an ob struction in the path of the sunroof is detected the sunroof will automatically retract Remove the obstruc tion if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close NOTE If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re sult in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled Pinch P...

Page 164: ...he front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch ha...

Page 165: ...at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty Front Power Outlet 3 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 166: ...s plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the engine from starting Center Console Power Outlet Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 18 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 2 9 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Console 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 167: ...tc 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 vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehic...

Page 168: ... damage not covered by your warranty CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders The front cupholders are located in the center console Illuminated Front Cupholders If Equipped The front cupholders are illuminated with LEDs They are turned on with the headlights or parking lights Refer to Lights in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Front Cupholders 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O...

Page 169: ...e con venient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintain ing a resting place for the rear occupant s elbows CONSOLE FEATURES Sliding Center Console Armrest The center console armrest slides forward with three detents to provide flexibility for comfort cupholder use and shifting ease Rear Cupholders Sliding Console Armrest 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 ...

Page 170: ... designed to hold various size coins The center console may also be equipped with a Universal Consumer Interface UCI UCI supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod威 and iPhone威 devices Refer to Universal Consumer Interface UCI If Equipped in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information Center Console 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 171: ...window defroster automatically turns off after ap proximately 10 minutes For an additional five minutes of operation press the button a second time NOTE To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abr...

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Page 173: ...Information Center EVIC 188 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 190 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 192 Trip Functions 193 Keyless Enter N Go Display If Equipped 196 Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped 196 Compass Display 197 System Warnings Customer Information Features 199 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 199 4 ...

Page 174: ...n Playing MP3 Files 209 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 212 䡵 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio Sales Code RES RSC 212 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 213 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 218 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 220 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 223 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 223 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped 224 䡵 iPod威 USB MP3...

Page 175: ...th Driver Selectable Surround DSS If Equipped 234 䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls If Equipped 236 Radio Operation 236 CD Player 237 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 237 䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones 238 䡵 Climate Controls 238 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 238 Automatic Operation 239 Blower Control 240 Manual Operation 240 Operating Tips 244 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 ...

Page 176: ...tlets 5 Heated Seat Switch 9 Ignition Switch 2 Instrument Cluster 6 ESP OFF Switch 10 Trunk Release Button 3 Glove Compartment 7 Hazard Warning Switch 11 Headlight Switch 4 Radio 8 Climate Control 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 177: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 ...

Page 178: ...e red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute RPM x 1000 for each gear range Ease up on the accelerator before reaching the red area 6 Charging System Warning Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should turn on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON RUN position and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light stays ...

Page 179: ...zed dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required In this case you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing Also have the system checked by an authorized dealer if the light does not come on during starting 8 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows e...

Page 180: ...he warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph 9 Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated NOTE A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate 10 Air Bag Warning Light T...

Page 181: ...riving to the prevailing road conditions and do not switch off the Electronic Stability Program ESP 13 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light Brake Assist System BAS Warning Light The malfunction light for the Electronic Stabil ity Program ESP is combined with Brake Assist System BAS The yellow ESP BAS Warning Light comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON RUN position They ...

Page 182: ...le until the cause is corrected This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood 15 High Beam Indicator This indicator will turn on when the high beam headlights are on Push the multifunction lever away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high beam 16 Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn on for four to eight sec...

Page 183: ...eage that the vehicle has been driven If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service If s he cannot do so then the odometer must be set at zero and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service It is a good idea for you to make a record of...

Page 184: ...m continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started A loose improperly installed or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Lo tirE When the appropriate condition exists the odometer display will toggle between Lo and tirE for three cycles noFUSE If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the Igni tion Off Draw IOD fuse is improperly ...

Page 185: ...epeat these steps 20 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoir If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged and the f...

Page 186: ... Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immediate repair to the ABS system is required Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for ap proximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the p...

Page 187: ...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 inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire cau...

Page 188: ...ly Always 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 function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable s...

Page 189: ...art of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD The OBD system monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems The MIL will turn on when the ignition is in the ON RUN position before engine start If the MIL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON RUN have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate...

Page 190: ...injury to the driver occupants or others ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display which is located in the instrument cluster This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following System Statu...

Page 191: ...isplay Trip Computer Functions Uconnect phone If Equipped Uconnect gps Screens If Equipped Audio Mode Display Surround Sound Modes if equipped with Driver Selectable Surround DSS The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 ...

Page 192: ...he SELECT button for access to main menus sub menus or to select a per sonal setting in the setup menu Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset features Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Turn Signal On with a continuous warning chime if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km wit...

Page 193: ... single chime Channel Transmit Channel Training Channel Trained Clearing Channels Channels Cleared Did Not Train Low Tire Pressure with a single chime Service TPM System with a single chime ESP Off Electronic Stability Program is deactivated ECO Fuel Saver Indicator if equipped Check Gascap Key Fob Battery Low Service Keyless System Wrong Key Damaged Key Key not Programmed Vehicle Not in Park Key ...

Page 194: ...riving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position if equipped with Keyless Enter N Go To turn off the message temporarily press and release the MENU but ton To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance refer to the fol lowing procedure Vehi...

Page 195: ... one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode Distance To Empty Trip A Trip B Elapsed Time Display Units of Measure in Press the UP or DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions The Trip Functions mode displays the following Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset When t...

Page 196: ...uel efficient manner This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous Fuel Saver Mode On Fuel Saver...

Page 197: ...ce the last reset Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position Display Units of Measure in To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until ENGLISH or ...

Page 198: ...antly visible by pressing the EVIC MENU button until the display appears Refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Starting And Operat ing for more information NOTE Under certain conditions the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority But when the ignition switch position is changed the display always re appears Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped Press and release the MEN...

Page 199: ...e temperature can also affect the displayed temperature therefore temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to set the compass manually When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display CAL until the compass is calibrated You may also calibrate the compa...

Page 200: ...iance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differ ences and provide the most accurate compass heading NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as iPod s ...

Page 201: ...any one of the following choices Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure Tire Pressure Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Person...

Page 202: ...r 1st Press is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter UNLOCK button When Driver Door 1st Press is selected you must press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen ger door When All Doors 1st Press is selected both of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button To make your sele...

Page 203: ...ke your selection press and release the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Headlamps On with Wipers Available with Auto Headlamps Only When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO A position the headlamps will turn on approxi mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlamps will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature To m...

Page 204: ...hes radio Uconnect phone if equipped power sunroof if equipped and ignition powered power out lets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until Off 45 sec 5 min 10 min 30 min or 60 min appears Turn by Turn Navigation If Equipped When ON is s...

Page 205: ...an be changed between English and Metric units of measure To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until ENGLISH or METRIC appears MEDIA CENTER 730N 430 430N RHR RER RBZ RHB CD DVD HDD NAV IF EQUIPPED NOTE The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate Refer to your Uconnect Multimedia RHR RER RBZ or RHB user s manual for detailed operating instructions...

Page 206: ...E control knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volum...

Page 207: ... right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows ...

Page 208: ...and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 to 6 you wish t...

Page 209: ...mpact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks Inserting Compact Disc s Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display If a CD does not go into the slot more ...

Page 210: ...ll be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft top models if equipped SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or re...

Page 211: ...ay Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9...

Page 212: ...ain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with...

Page 213: ...ed the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders L...

Page 214: ...ected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RAD...

Page 215: ...nd release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it Voice Command System Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in Understanding The Fea t...

Page 216: ...ght side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button For vehicles equipped with satellite radio press the SETUP button use the TUNE SCROLL...

Page 217: ...or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speak...

Page 218: ...efined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz Program Type 16 Digit Character Display News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm a...

Page 219: ...sing the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock ...

Page 220: ...ying compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks Inserting Compact Disc s Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display If a CD does not go into the slo...

Page 221: ...l be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft top models if equipped SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or ret...

Page 222: ... Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 966...

Page 223: ...n combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with t...

Page 224: ...ded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders ...

Page 225: ...lapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to elapsed time display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player...

Page 226: ...vated and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory installed satellite radio system in your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your on line listening account For further information call the toll free number 888 539 7474 or visit the Sirius web site at www sirius com or at ...

Page 227: ... decreased performance Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle Dense tree coverage may int...

Page 228: ...g Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time press and hold again to return to normal display RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows TUNE Control Rotary Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL ...

Page 229: ... 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the ...

Page 230: ...rtment iPod威 control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod威 and iPhone威 devices Some iPod威 software versions may not fully support the iPod威 control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates NOTE If the radio has a USB port refer to the appropriate Uconnect Multimedia radio User s Manual for iPod威 or external USB device support capability Connecting an iPod威 or consumer electronic a...

Page 231: ...g the audio device connected to the iPod威 USB MP3 control system may charge it to the required level Using This Feature By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to USB port The audio device can be played on the vehicle s sound system providing metadata artist track title album etc information on the radio display The audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play Brows...

Page 232: ... next or previous track Turning it clockwise forward by one click while playing a track skips to the next track or press the VR button and say Next Track Turning it counterclockwise backward by one click will jump to the previous track in the list or press the VR button and say Previous Track Jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the RW button Holding the RW button long enough...

Page 233: ...ring Scan mode pressing the SEEK and SEEK buttons will select the previ ous and next tracks RND button available on sales code RES radio only Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威 or external USB device or press the VR button and say Shuffle ON or Shuffle Off If the RND icon is showing on the radio display then the shuffle mode is ON List Or Browse Mod...

Page 234: ...set 5 Audiobooks Preset 6 Podcasts Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line To exit List mode without selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode LIST button The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod威 or external USB device Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top m...

Page 235: ... accident Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Uconnect phone system Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons To get into the BTSA mode press either AUX button on the radio or press the VR button and say Bluetooth Streaming Audio Play Mode When switched to BTSA mode some audio devices can start playing music over the vehicle s audio system but some devic...

Page 236: ...ext Track to jump to the next track music on your cellular phone Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button or press the VR button on the radio and say Previous Track to jump to the previous track music on your cellular phone Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device Only the current song that is playing will display info KICKER姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECTABLE SURROUND D...

Page 237: ...Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS under Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel DSS modes for audio sources are Stereo and Audio Surround which is surround sound equalized for the front seat occupants Please note that DSS effects are dependent on the mix of the original recording Some audio will sound better in DSS modes others in Stereo mode NOTE Dep...

Page 238: ...l decrease the volume Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available AM FM SAT CD HDD AUX VES etc The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing t...

Page 239: ...ide rocker switch has no function for a single disc CD player However when a multiple disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle the center button will select the next available CD in the player CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft clot...

Page 240: ...dition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect if equipped CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Temperature Control ATC The Automa...

Page 241: ...ally make 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 closes the outside air intake The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person is 72 F 22 C however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime with...

Page 242: ... manual 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 consist of Blower Preferred Automatic Mode Preferred Automatic or Blower and Mode Pre ferred Automatic This means the operator can override the blower the mode or both There is a manual blower ran...

Page 243: ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 ...

Page 244: ...ature between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy co...

Page 245: ...When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position the recirculation feature will be cancelled In cold weather use of the Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The Recirculation mode is not allowed in the floor defrost or defrost floor mode in order to improve window clearing Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these modes are selected Extended use of recirculati...

Page 246: ...ontrol settings for various weather condi tions Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating A solution of 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50 water is recommended Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for...

Page 247: ... mode The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice slu...

Page 248: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 249: ...me Cold Weather Below 20 F Or 29 C 257 If Engine Fails To Start 258 After Starting 259 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 259 䡵 Manual Transmission If Equipped 260 Six Speed Manual Transmission 260 䡵 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 264 General Information 265 Key Ignition Park Interlock 267 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 267 Five Speed Automatic Transmission 268 Gear Ranges 268 5 ...

Page 250: ...ped 279 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 279 䡵 Brake System 281 Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 281 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 284 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 284 Traction Control System TCS 285 Brake Assist System BAS 285 Hill Start Assist HSA Manual Transmission Only 286 Electronic Stability Program ESP 287 ESP BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And ESP TCS Indicator Light 290 248 ST...

Page 251: ...riginal Equipped Tire And Wheel If Equipped 303 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 304 Full Size Spare If Equipped 305 Limited Use Spare If Equipped 305 Tire Spinning 306 Tread Wear Indicators 306 Life Of Tire 307 Replacement Tires 308 䡵 Tire Chains 309 䡵 Snow Tires 310 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 311 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 312 Base System 314 Premium System If Equipped 316 General In...

Page 252: ...Cautions 324 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 325 䡵 Flexible Fuel 3 6L Engine Only If Equipped 326 E 85 General Information 326 Ethanol Fuel E 85 327 Fuel Requirements 327 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles 328 Starting 329 Cruising Range 329 Replacement Parts 329 Maintenance 329 䡵 Adding Fuel 330 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 330 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 332 䡵 Ve...

Page 253: ...tch Classification 337 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 338 Trailer And Tongue Weight 338 Towing Requirements 339 Towing Tips 344 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 346 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Automatic Transmission 346 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Manual Transmission 346 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 251 ...

Page 254: ...uipped Apply the parking brake place the shift lever in NEU TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking igni tion system It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor Normal Starting With Integrated Key Manual Transmission Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or pressing the ac...

Page 255: ...L or PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift from REVER...

Page 256: ...oper ate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the ENGINE START STOP button is installed and the Remote Keyless Entry RKE trans mitter is in the passenger compart ment Installing And Removing The ENGINE START STOP Button Installing The Button 1 Remove the key fob from the ignition switch 2 Insert the ENGINE START STOP button into the ignition switch with the lettering facing up ...

Page 257: ...nking of the engine prior to the engine starting press the button again Using The ENGINE START STOP Button Manual Transmission Only NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal To start the engine press and hold the clutch pedal while pressing and holding the ENGINE START STOP button Release the button when the engine starts I...

Page 258: ...running position and the transmission is in PARK the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button Manual Transmission Only 1 With the vehicle stopped place the shift lever in NEUTRAL then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button 2 The ignition switch will return to the ...

Page 259: ...out starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these steps Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position Press the ENGINE START STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE ACCESSORY Press the ENGINE START STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON RUN position EVIC displays IGNITION MODE RUN Press the ENGINE...

Page 260: ...her information Clearing A Flooded Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button Automatic Transmission Only If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any excess fuel press and hold the brake pedal push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button ...

Page 261: ... will disengage automatically in 10 seconds Once this occurs release the accelerator pedal turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter wait 10 to 15 sec onds before trying again After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK ...

Page 262: ...ly on an incline CAUTION Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch Refer to Electronic Brake Control System Hill Start Assist in Start ing and Operating for further information Failure to press the clutch pedal fully to the floor may cause increased shift efforts...

Page 263: ...f the accelerator pedal when shifting The six speed manual transmission has a spring that centers the shift lever near third and fourth gear This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting Be careful when shifting from first to second or downshifting from sixth to fifth The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and fourth gear Make sure you move the shift leve...

Page 264: ...ze your manual transmission efficiently for fuel economy it should be upshifted as listed in recom mended shift speed chart MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS Axle Ratio 1 4 4 5 5 6 3 73 mph 20 25 42 km h 32 40 67 3 91 mph 20 37 48 km h 32 59 77 Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions relatively steady speeds may result in increased fuel economy Higher upshift speeds may be used to obt...

Page 265: ...this may be more noticeable when the transmission is warm This is a normal condition and is not an indica tion of a problem with your clutch or transmission 1 4 Skip Shift There are times when you must shift the transmission directly from first gear to fourth gear instead of from first gear to second gear This is to help you get the best possible fuel economy from your vehicle This occurs when the...

Page 266: ... first gear when the vehicle is moving faster than 15 mph 24 km h as you could damage the engine and or clutch AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED CAUTION Damage to the automatic transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and th...

Page 267: ...icle loading Driving style Shift lever position Accelerator position Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted de pendent on the driving style the driving situation and the road characteristics NOTE After selecting any driving position wait a moment to allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating especially when the engine is cold If there is a need to restart the engin...

Page 268: ...nly when the engine is idling normally and the brake pedal is applied Do not release the brake pedal until ready to drive The vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the shift lever is in DRIVE or REVERSE position WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting ...

Page 269: ...ced in PARK prior to rotating the key fob to the LOCK position The key fob can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK position Once the key fob is removed the shift lever is locked in PARK Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI system that holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignit...

Page 270: ...PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a flat surface place the shift lever in the PARK position first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill it is important to set the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to mov...

Page 271: ...splay on the instrument panel to ensure it is in the PARK position CAUTION Damage to the shifter could result if the shift lever is moved out of PARK before the ignition is turned from the LOCK OFF position with Keyless Enter N Go to the ON position RUN position with Keyless Enter N Go REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward Use only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUT...

Page 272: ...es optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the DRIVE range such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions in hilly terrain travel ing into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the AutoStick威 mode and select the 3 range Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures During cold temperature op...

Page 273: ... position 3 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position OFF position with Keyless Enter N Go 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Move the shift lever into the desired range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset we recom mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible...

Page 274: ... selected by the driver unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is cho sen The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop to prevent engine lugging and will display the current gear Tapping the shift lever to the D position at a stop will allow starting in second gear After a s...

Page 275: ...e more crisp abrupt when AutoStick威 is engaged DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous Unequal t...

Page 276: ...standing water or puddles 3 Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop Your vehicle is equipped with a Limited Slip Differential LSD that reduces but does not eliminate the amount of wheel slip across a given axle for improved h...

Page 277: ...you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that i...

Page 278: ...d cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stop ping distances Therefore after driving through s...

Page 279: ...ER STEERING SYSTEM message and a flashing icon are displayed on the EVIC screen it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information EVIC in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information If the POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP mes sage and an icon are displayed on ...

Page 280: ...r will illuminate NOTE When the parking brake is applied and the transmis sion is placed in gear the Brake Warning Light will flash If vehicle speed is detected a chime will sound to alert the driver Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle This light only shows that the parking brake is ap plied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill i...

Page 281: ...e handle Automatic Transmission If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the park brake pedal fully To release the parking brake press the park brake pedal a second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage Parking Brake Release Parking Brake 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 279 ...

Page 282: ...er windows other con trols or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision Continued WARNING Continued Always fully apply the parking brake when leav ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll an...

Page 283: ... with the power system operating Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped The Anti Lock Brake System ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions The system automatically pumps the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock up The Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD prevents the rear wheels from over braking and provides greater ...

Page 284: ... of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System ABS contains so phisticated electronic equipment that may be sus ceptible to interference caused by improperly in stalled or high output radio transmitting equipment This interference can cause possible loss of anti lock braking capability Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified prof...

Page 285: ... tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer Anti Lock Brake Warning Light The Anti Lock Brake System ABS Warning Light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS Warning Light remains on or comes on while driving it indicates that the anti l...

Page 286: ...nual transmission models Anti Lock Brake System ABS This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions by controlling hydrau lic brake pressure This prevents wheel lock up to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking Refer to Anti Lock Brake System in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING The ABS cannot prevent the natural law...

Page 287: ...active even if TCS and ESP are in the Partial Off mode Refer to ESP Electronic Stability Program in this section for more information Brake Assist System BAS This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers This system detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake appli cation and then applies optimum p...

Page 288: ... a stop on a hill HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the brake pedal If the driver does not apply the throttle during this short period of time the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill The system will release brake pressure in proportion to amount of throttle appl...

Page 289: ...ol and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions The ESP corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path The ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver in...

Page 290: ...it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those result ing from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopar dize the user s safety or the safety of others The ESP system has two availa...

Page 291: ...near the bottom center of the instrument panel To enter the Partial Off mode momentarily press the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will illumi nate To turn the ESP ON again momentarily press the ESP OFF switch and the ESP TCS Indicator Light will turn off NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be d...

Page 292: ...unction in either the ESP or the BAS or both If the light remains on after several ignition cycles and you have driven the vehicle several miles kilome ters at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h and the ESP is synchronized refer to Synchronizing ESP see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESP TCS Indicator Light and the ESP BAS Malfunctio...

Page 293: ...th The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M CAUTION Do not use two different size tires on the rear wheels as this can result in rear ax...

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

Page 295: ...nditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the max...

Page 296: ...s symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 mean...

Page 297: ...ee hour period Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or KPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The max inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire pl...

Page 298: ... tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Informat...

Page 299: ...ed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weig...

Page 300: ...alculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and nu...

Page 301: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 299 ...

Page 302: ...ected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could l...

Page 303: ...s to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar Some vehicles may have supplemental tire pressure information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Inf...

Page 304: ...d into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature...

Page 305: ...rious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctures in ...

Page 306: ...o not install more than one non matching temporary use spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a compact full size or limited use temporary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can ...

Page 307: ...s of vehicle control Full Size Spare If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as your...

Page 308: ...cle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could ex...

Page 309: ... not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Prote...

Page 310: ...uipment or an autho rized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability WARNING Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some 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 cause un...

Page 311: ...ire chains on a compact spare tire CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires observe the following precautions Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and other suspension components it is important that only chains in good condition are used Bro ken chains can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate chain breakage Remove the damaged...

Page 312: ...all chain traction devices including link and cable radial chains SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during the winter All season tires can be identified by the M S designation on the tire sidewall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect ...

Page 313: ...ion of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On Off Road type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to main tain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The reasons for any ra...

Page 314: ...ure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres sure The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as...

Page 315: ...fter the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pres sure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us ing replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Afte...

Page 316: ...accurate tire pressure gauge even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPM Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Base System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sens...

Page 317: ...em fault is detected the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime If the ignition switch is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists The TPM Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists A system fault can occur due to any of the following 1 Signal interference ...

Page 318: ...ire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale Light and LOW TIRE message will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Premiu...

Page 319: ...ctive road tires In addition the EVIC will display a LOW TIRE message and a graphic showing the pres sure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible and inflate all of the tires with a low pressure condition those flashing in the EVIC graphic to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure inflation value Once the system ...

Page 320: ...stem fault is detected the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime In addition the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received 318 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 321: ...he wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is detected In this case the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is then followed with a graphic display with pressure values still shown This ...

Page 322: ...ll display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a mini mum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of das...

Page 323: ...egular gasoline in these engines Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experi ence these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle O...

Page 324: ...ines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION ...

Page 325: ... disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended...

Page 326: ...ave to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor mance and damage the emissions control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent...

Page 327: ...ing assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended ...

Page 328: ...s from entering the vehicle FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol E 85 or Un leaded Gasoline Only This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles Please refer to the other sections of this...

Page 329: ...use serious personal injury Never have any smok ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame Fuel Requirements If your vehicle is E 85 compatible it will operate on unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or E 85 fuel or any mixture of these two fuels E 85 B...

Page 330: ...es used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with E 85 and may form deposits in your engine To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits a supplemental gasoline additive such as MOPAR威 Injector Cleanup or Techron may be used Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 and Gasoline Vehicles FFV vehicles operated on E 85 require specially formu lated engi...

Page 331: ...l experience an increase in fuel consumption You can expect your miles per gallon mpg miles per liter and your driving range to decrease by about 30 compared to gasoline operation Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV are designed to be compatible with ethanol Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com patible parts CAUTION Replacing fuel sy...

Page 332: ...ehicle Use a finger to pull open the door If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle NOTE When removing the fuel filler cap lay the cap tether in the hook located on the fuel filler door Fuel Filler Cap Base Model Fuel Filler Cap R T Model 330 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 333: ...have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a clicking sound This i...

Page 334: ...oose improperly installed or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the MIL Refer to Onboard Diagnostic System in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the Vehicle Certification Label This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rati...

Page 335: ...nly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR WARNING Because the front wheels steer the vehicle it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle ...

Page 336: ... the total load is within the specified GVWR you must redistribute the weight Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate NOTE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door for your vehicle s GVWR and GAWRs TRAILER TOWING Manual Transmission If Equipped Trailer towing with this...

Page 337: ...sure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination NOTE The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs 68 kg allowance for the presence of a driver Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum...

Page 338: ...ehicle These kinds of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordanc...

Page 339: ...ed to assist 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 Maximum GTW towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 ...

Page 340: ...or maximum trailer towing speeds Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to ...

Page 341: ...r vehicle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be ...

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

Page 343: ... the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for the proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Infor mation in Starting and Operating for the proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a h...

Page 344: ...ded it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have a collision To...

Page 345: ...r and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer 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 5 STA...

Page 346: ...ar range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min utes of continuous operation then change the automatic transmission fluid and filter according to the interval Seven Pin Co...

Page 347: ...n be avoided The highest gear range should be selected that allows for adequate performance For example choose 4 if the desired speed can be maintained Choose 3 or 2 if needed to maintain the desired speed Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to prevent excess heat generation A reduction in vehicle speed may be required to avoid extended driving at high RPM Return to a higher gear range ...

Page 348: ...cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Manual Transmission Flat towing of vehicles equipped with a manual trans mission is permitted within the following limitations Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL There is no limitatio...

Page 349: ...ts And Operation 351 TIREFIT Usage Precautions 353 Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT 355 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing 360 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage 361 Preparations For Jacking 363 Jacking And Changing A Tire 364 Compact Spare Tire 368 Center Cap Installation If Equipped 369 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 370 Preparations For Jump Start 371 Jump Starting Procedure 372 6 ...

Page 350: ...e Key FOB 376 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground Automatic Transmissions 377 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground Manual Transmissions 378 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly 379 348 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 351: ...hen you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways slow down...

Page 352: ...ime turn the engine off immediately and call for service WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot TIREFIT KIT IF EQUIPPED Small punctu...

Page 353: ...FIT Storage The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation 1 Sealant Bottle 2 Deflation Button 3 Pressure Gauge 4 Power Button TIREFIT Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351 ...

Page 354: ...e 7 when selecting this mode Selecting Sealant Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob 5 to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant and to inflate the tire Use the Sealant Hose clear hose 6 when selecting this mode Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button 4 once to turn On the TIREFIT kit Push and release the Power Button 4 again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit Using The Deflation Button Pr...

Page 355: ...ance make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires The kit also comes with two needles located in the Accessory Storage Compartment on the bottom of the air pump for inflating sport balls rafts or similar inflatable items However use only the Air Pump Hose 7 and make sure the Mode Select Knob 5 is...

Page 356: ...ued A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair eyes or clothing TIRE FIT is harmful...

Page 357: ...to the ground This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses 6 and 7 to reach the valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground This will provide the best positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before proceeding 3 Place the transmission in PARK auto transmission or in Gear ...

Page 358: ...ealant Hose 6 and into the tire NOTE Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire If the sealant white fluid does not flow within 0 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Press the Power Button 4 to turn Off the TIREFIT kit Disconnect the Sealant Hose 6 from the valve stem Make sure the valve stem is free of debris Reconnect the Sealant Hose 6 to the valve stem Check that the Mode Select...

Page 359: ...he pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar recommended pressure Check the tire pres sure by looking at the Pressure Gauge 3 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi 1 8 Bar pressure within 15 minutes The tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance NOTE If the tire becomes over inflated press the Deflation Bu...

Page 360: ...lating the tire drive the vehicle 5 miles 8 km or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire Do not exceed 55 mph 88 km h WARNING TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT Do not exceed 55 mph 88 km h until the tire is repaired or replaced Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that ...

Page 361: ...reduce the tire pressure to the recom mended inflation pressure before continuing 2 Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet 3 Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle 4 Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire ser vice center 5 Replace...

Page 362: ...of the Sealant Hose 6 and return the hose to its storage area located on the bottom of the air pump 7 Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the vehicle JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Being under...

Page 363: ...m level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk Follow these steps to access the jack and spare tire NOTE The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack 1 Open the trunk 2 Lift the access cover using the pull strap Opening The Access Panel 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 ...

Page 364: ...3 Remove the fastener securing the spare tire 4 Remove the spare tire 5 Remove the fastener securing the jack Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener 362 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 365: ...ces provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately Preparations For Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible Avoid icy or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the whe...

Page 366: ...Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Do not let anyone sit in the vehic...

Page 367: ...ations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle 1 Remove the spare tire jack and lug wrench 2 If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle Jack Warning Label Center Cap Removal 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 ...

Page 368: ...unterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 4 Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange Lug Nut Removal Installation 1 Tighten 2 Loosen Front Jacking Location 366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 369: ...near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 6 Remove the lug nuts and tire 7 Mount the spare tire NOTE For vehicles equipped with a center cap do not attempt to install it on the compact spare However when reinstalling the road tire follow the procedure under Center Cap Installation If Equipped in place of the remaining steps in this procedure Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EME...

Page 370: ...d leverage Alternate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice The correct tightness of each lug nut is 110 ft lb 150 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station 11 Stow the jack tools and flat tire Make sure the base of the jack faces the front of the vehicle before tightening down the fastener WARNING...

Page 371: ...le Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Center Cap Installation If Equipped 1 Mount the road tire on the axle For vehicles equipped with center caps proceed to Step 4 2 Install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the stud that is in alignment with the valve stem Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten th...

Page 372: ...sure the base of the jack faces the front of the vehicle before tightening down the fastener WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and...

Page 373: ...occur WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Preparations For Jump Start The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump starting Remote Battery Posts 1 Remote Positive Post 2 Remote Negative Post 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371...

Page 374: ...parks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each ot...

Page 375: ...ost of the vehicle with the discharged battery WARNING Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery Once ...

Page 376: ...de battery life and or prevent the engine from starting FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved by a rocking motion Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between RE VERSE and DRIVE 1st Gear Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin...

Page 377: ...mission shifting occurring WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no ...

Page 378: ...e engine is running press the START STOP button to turn it off Release the brake pedal and press the START STOP button once or twice to go to the ON RUN position Do not start the engine Then follow the in structions shown above to activate the override TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Without The Key Fob Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF position The only a...

Page 379: ...not exceed 30 mph 48 km h CAUTION If the transmission is not operative or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 mi 24 km or faster than 30 mph 48 km h then the only ap proved method of towing is with a flatbed truck Otherwise damage to the transmission may result Exceeding these towing limits may cause severe transmission damage Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty I...

Page 380: ... fascia and trans mission may result Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground Manual Transmissions Flat towing of vehicles equipped with a manual trans mission is permitted within the following limitations With The Key Fob Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi tions The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL There is no limitation on the dista...

Page 381: ...n not the ACC position Make certain the trans mission remains in NEUTRAL CAUTION Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front with sling type towing equipment Damage to the front fascia will result Do not tow the vehicle from the rear Damage to the rear sheet metal and fascia will occur Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans mission may r...

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Page 383: ... Filler Cap 386 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 387 䡵 Replacement Parts 388 䡵 Dealer Service 388 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 389 Engine Oil 390 Engine Oil Filter 393 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 393 Maintenance Free Battery 394 Air Conditioner Maintenance 396 Body Lubrication 397 Windshield Wiper Blades 398 Adding Washer Fluid 398 7 ...

Page 384: ...Integrated Power Module 418 Rear Power Distribution Center 421 䡵 Vehicle Storage 426 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 426 䡵 Bulb Replacement 427 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Park Turn Lamp Models With Halogen Headlamps If Equipped 427 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp And Park Turn Lamp Models With High Intensity Discharge HID Headlamps If Equipped 427 Front Rear Side Marker Lamp 428 Tail Turn And S...

Page 385: ... Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 431 License Lamp 432 䡵 Fluid Capacities 433 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 434 Engine 434 Chassis 435 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 ...

Page 386: ...Power Module Fuses 5 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 6 Engine Oil Fill 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 387: ...ower Module Fuses 5 Engine Oil Fill 2 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 4 Air Cleaner Filter 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 ...

Page 388: ...ill usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic conver...

Page 389: ... the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the...

Page 390: ...would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the eng...

Page 391: ... me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future CAUTION Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per form repairs and service when n...

Page 392: ... be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick Adding 1 0 qt 1...

Page 393: ... Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to Maintenance Schedule for further information NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8 000 miles 13 000 km or six months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions ...

Page 394: ... SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 5 7L Engine SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to Engine Compart men...

Page 395: ...ately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer s engines have a full flow type o...

Page 396: ... Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required N...

Page 397: ... flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Battery Locatio...

Page 398: ...arger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the c...

Page 399: ...vironmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C system sealers stop leak products seal conditioners compressor oil and refrigerants Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot poin...

Page 400: ...tion of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend ing on geographical area and frequency of use Poor performance of bl...

Page 401: ... equipped WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fum...

Page 402: ...aust system Do not park or operate your ve hicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con trol device and may seriously reduce engine per formance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic conver...

Page 403: ...rmal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including 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 transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by ...

Page 404: ...ection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the 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 condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubi...

Page 405: ...n Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corro sion protection If a non HOAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the speci fied engine coolant antifreeze as soon as possible Do n...

Page 406: ... Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant and distilled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount o...

Page 407: ...the pres sure cap while the system is hot or under pressure Continued WARNING Continued Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle Personal injury or en gine damage may result Disposal Of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules ...

Page 408: ...opped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator...

Page 409: ...for Summer or Winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant antifreeze performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper mainte...

Page 410: ...e brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Re fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubri...

Page 411: ...ing the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and 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 be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Clutch Hydraulic System Manual Transmiss...

Page 412: ...icle for further information Change Transmission Fluid If contaminated with water change the fluid immedi ately See your authorized dealer for service Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Automatic Transmission If Equipped Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor mance Use on...

Page 413: ...d by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fluid Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not required For this reason the dipstick is omitted If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction have your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manu facturer s recommended fluid may cause deterio ration in transmissio...

Page 414: ...ecking the fluid level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the fluid level reading Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the axle The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill hole Add fluid if necessary to maintain the proper level Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Change Axle Fluid Ref...

Page 415: ...mmon causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or equiva lent or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other si...

Page 416: ... the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer...

Page 417: ... Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man ner Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel For tough stains apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent or a mild soap solution to a clean damp cloth and remove the stain Use a fresh damp towel to remove soap residue For grease stains apply MO...

Page 418: ...oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather condi tioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that ...

Page 419: ...of the instruments in this vehicle 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 or micro fiber towel A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean ...

Page 420: ...a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console NOTE The cupholder cannot be removed FUSES Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment This module contains fuses and relays Integrated Power Module 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 421: ...e with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 15 Amp Blue Washer Motor 2 25 Amp Natural Powertrain Control Module PCM 3 25 Amp Natural Ignition Run Start 4 25 Amp Natural EGR Solenoid Alternator 5 15 Amp B...

Page 422: ...d Wiper 11 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brake Sys tem ABS Valves 12 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan Lo High 13 50 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake Sys tem ABS Pump Mo tor 14 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 15 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 423: ...tion Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel This center contains fuses and relays Access Panel Rear Power Distribution Center 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 ...

Page 424: ...e with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw IOD Cavity 1 of the Rear Power Distri bution Center con tains a black IOD fuse needed for ve hicle processing dur ing assembly ...

Page 425: ...e WCM Wireless Ignition Node WIN 9 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 10 25 Amp Natural Vacuum Pump If Equipped 11 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 12 13 14 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control Cluster Security Module If Equipped 15 16 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat Module If Equipped 17 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Cluster 18 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter Instru ment Panel 19 10 Amp Red Stop Lights 20 7 MAINTAIN...

Page 426: ...rol Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 29 5 Amp Orange Cluster Electronic Stability Program ESP Powertrain Control Module PCM STOP LIGHT Switch 30 10 Amp Red Door Modules Power Mirrors Steering Control Module SCM 31 32 33 34 35 5 Amp Orange Antenna Module If Equipped Power Mirrors 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 427: ...ar Window De froster 44 20 Amp Blue Amplifier Sunroof If Equipped Cavities 11 12 and 13 contain self resetting fuses circuit breakers that are only serviceable by an autho rized dealer The cluster and the driver seat switch are fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 11 The passenger seat switch is fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 12 The door modules the driver power window swit...

Page 428: ...ibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb Number Rear Courtesy Reading Lamps W5W Rear Compartment Trunk Lamp 562 Overhead Console Reading Lamps 578 Visor Vanity Lamps A6220 Glove Box Lamp If Equipped 194 Door Courtesy 562 Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140 Optional Door Map Pocket Cupholder LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer NOTE For light...

Page 429: ...ow Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Park Turn Lamp Models with Halogen Headlamps If Equipped See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp and Park Turn Lamp Models with High Intensity Discharge HID Headlamps If Equipped HID Headlamps The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlamp switch o...

Page 430: ...s Front Rear Side Marker Lamp 1 Remove the front rear side marker Use a fiber stick or similar tool to gently pry the lamp on the outboard side to disengage the clip NOTE If a screwdriver is used make sure a soft material is placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to scratch the paint 2 Rotate the bulb s socket counterclockwise and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the housing 3 Pul...

Page 431: ...Using a screwdriver remove the tail lamp retainer 3 Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly 4 Pull back the trunk liner 5 Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 ...

Page 432: ...d socket assembly coun terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly 10 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 11 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise 12 Reinstall the tail lamp assembly fasteners electrical connector and trunk liner 13 Reinstall tail lamp retainer 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 433: ...See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly see your authorized dealer 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 ...

Page 434: ...ve the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 5 Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia and then install the screws 1 License Lamp Bulb 2 Socket 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 435: ...gine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 3 6 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11 1 Quarts 10 5 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 14 7 Quarts 13 9 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 ...

Page 436: ...er cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 5 7L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 3 6L Engine RER8ZWYCB4 Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Spark Plugs 5 7L Engine LZFR5C 11 Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Selection 3 6L an...

Page 437: ...AE J1703 or equivalent should be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting MS 11655 such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s Rear Axle 3 6L Engine MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W140 API GL 5 or equiva lent Rear Axle 5 7L Engine MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Lubrican...

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Page 439: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 438 Required Maintenance Intervals 440 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 440: ...es Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary On Non EVIC equipped vehicles Change Oil will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate This means that ser vice is...

Page 441: ... your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel or under In strument Cluster Description Odometer Trip Odom eter in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information At Each Stop For Fuel Check the engine oil level Refer to Maintenance Procedure...

Page 442: ...ded Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S ...

Page 443: ... If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 16 000 miles 26 000 km or 12 months Inspect the manual transmission fluid if equipped add as necessary Inspect the front suspe...

Page 444: ...ne air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Replace the spark plugs 5 7L Engine Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Change the manual transmission fluid if equipped if using your vehicle for any of the following Most of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C driving in dusty conditions or stop and go driving Inspe...

Page 445: ...re 48 000 miles 78 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear impr...

Page 446: ...oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 56 000 miles 91 000 km Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 444 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 447: ...uid if equipped if using your vehicle for any of the following Most of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C driving in dusty conditions or stop and go driving Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals ...

Page 448: ...0 000 miles 130 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104 000 miles 169 000 km whichever comes first Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the manual transmission fluid if equipped add as ne...

Page 449: ...oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 88 000 miles 143 000 km Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 447 ...

Page 450: ...sc brakes Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the manual transmission fluid if equipped if using your vehicle for any of the following Most of your driving is at sustained high s...

Page 451: ...he tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 112 000 miles 182 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the manual transmission fluid if equipped add as necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the f...

Page 452: ...n of irregular wear even if it occurs before 120 000 miles 195 000 km Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s Replace the accessory drive belt s Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 453: ...ther above 90 F 32 C driving in dusty conditions or stop and go driving Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the rear axle fluid Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 136 000 Mil...

Page 454: ... front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the manual transmission fluid if equipped add as necessary Inspect the rear axle fluid Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 152 000 Miles 247 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change...

Page 455: ...work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES...

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Page 457: ...If You Need Assistance 457 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 458 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 458 In Mexico Contact 458 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 459 Service Contract 459 䡵 Warranty Information 460 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 460 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 460 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 460 In Canada 461 䡵 Publication Order Forms 461 9 ...

Page 458: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 463 Treadwear 463 Traction Grades 463 Temperature Grades 464 456 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 459: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 460: ...acturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 423 6343 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 P...

Page 461: ...fter the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Cont...

Page 462: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 463: ...n about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans port Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety...

Page 464: ...nts and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering...

Page 465: ...times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 466: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 468: ...ssure Tires 301 Airbag 55 65 Airbag Deployment 66 Airbag Light 63 64 68 82 178 Airbag Maintenance 67 Airbag Side 59 62 64 65 Airbag Window Side Curtain 60 62 65 Alarm Security Alarm 18 Alarm Light 185 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 Alarm Panic 25 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 225 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 281 284 Anti Lock Warning Light 186 283 Anti Theft Security Al...

Page 469: ...411 Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode 270 Autostick 271 Axle Fluid 435 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 435 B Pillar Location 296 Battery 394 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 26 Location 394 Belts Seat 45 81 Body Mechanism Lubrication 397 Brake Assist System 285 Brake Control System Electronic 284 Brake Fluid 435 Brake System 281 407 Anti Lock ABS 281 284 Fluid Check 408 435 Master Cylinder 408 ...

Page 470: ...Certification Label 332 Chains Tire 309 Changing A Flat Tire 360 Chart Tire Sizing 292 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 387 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 80 Checks Safety 80 Child Restraint 70 71 72 75 77 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 73 75 Clean Air Gasoline 322 Cleaning Wheels 415 Windshield Wiper Blades 398 Clock 205 214 Cold Weather Operation 257 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 2...

Page 471: ...ill 403 Inspection 405 Points to Remember 406 Pressure Cap 405 Radiator Cap 405 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 403 433 434 Corrosion Protection 412 Cruise Light 176 Cupholders 166 418 Customer Assistance 457 Data Recorder Event 69 Daytime Brightness Interior Lights 145 Daytime Running Lights 141 Dealer Service 388 Deck Lid Emergency Release 41 Deck Lid Power Release 40 Defroster Rear Window 169 D...

Page 472: ...lectronic Brake Control System 284 Electronic Power Distribution Center Fuses 421 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 149 Electronic Stability Program ESP 287 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light 177 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 188 Emergency Deck Lid Release 41 Emergency Trunk Release 41 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 374 Hazard Warning Flasher 349 Jacking ...

Page 473: ...er Disposal 393 Oil Selection 391 433 Oil Synthetic 393 Overheating 349 Starting 252 Temperature Gauge 177 Engine Oil Viscosity 392 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 392 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 66 Entry System Illuminated 20 Ethanol 322 Event Data Recorder 69 Exhaust Gas Caution 80 325 Exhaust System 80 399 Exterior Folding Mirrors 91 Exterior Lighting 139 Exterior Lights 84 Filler Location Fu...

Page 474: ...258 Fluid Capacities 433 Fluid Leaks 84 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 411 Brake 408 Cooling System 402 Engine Oil 390 Fluid Brake 435 Fluids 434 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 434 Fog Lights 142 181 Folding Rear Seat 136 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 374 Fuel 321 Adding 330 Additives 324 Clean Air 322 Conserving 193 Ethanol 322 Filler Cap Gas Cap 330 Gasoline 321 Gauge 176 Materials Add...

Page 475: ... 193 Gasoline Clean Air 322 Gasoline Reformulated 322 Gauges Coolant Temperature 177 Fuel 176 Odometer 181 Speedometer 176 Tachometer 176 Gear Select Lever Override 375 General Information 17 26 123 320 General Maintenance 389 Glass Cleaning 417 Gross Axle Weight Rating 333 335 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 333 335 GVWR 333 Hands Free Phone Uconnect 94 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallo...

Page 476: ...am Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 144 Hill Start Assist 286 Hitches Trailer Towing 337 Holder Cup 166 HomeLink Garage Door Opener Transmitter 153 Hood Release 138 Ignition 14 Key 12 14 Ignition Key Removal 14 Illuminated Entry 20 Immobilizer Sentry Key 16 Infant Restraint 70 71 Information Center Vehicle 188 Instrument Cluster 176 Instrument Panel and Controls 174 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 417...

Page 477: ...1 Keyless Go 12 196 Keys 12 Kicker Sound System 234 Knee Bolster 55 56 Lane Change and Turn Signals 143 Lap Shoulder Belts 45 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 73 75 Latches 84 Hood 138 Lead Free Gasoline 321 Leaks Fluid 84 Life of Tires 307 Light Bulbs 84 426 Lights 84 139 Airbag 63 64 68 82 178 Alarm 185 Anti Lock 186 283 Automatic Headlights 140 Brake Assist Warning 290 Brake Warning ...

Page 478: ...igh Beam 144 180 High Beam Indicator 180 High Beam Low Beam Select 144 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 139 176 Intensity Control 145 Interior 145 152 License 432 Lights On Reminder 142 Low Fuel 187 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 187 Map Reading 144 152 Oil Pressure 180 Parade Mode Daytime Brightness 145 Passing 144 Reading 144 152 Seat Belt Reminder 180 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 185 S...

Page 479: ...ation Body 397 Maintenance Free Battery 394 Maintenance Procedures 389 Maintenance Schedule 438 Maintenance General 389 Maintenance Sunroof 162 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 187 387 Manual Transmission 260 410 412 Fluid Level Check 410 412 Manual Service 461 Map Reading Lights 144 152 Master Cylinder Brakes 408 Methanol 322 Mini Trip Computer 193 Mirrors 89 Automatic Dimming 90 Electric...

Page 480: ...l Change Indicator 182 192 Oil Change Indicator Reset 182 192 Oil Filter Change 393 Oil Filter Selection 393 Oil Engine 390 434 Capacity 433 Change Interval 182 391 Checking 390 Dipstick 390 Disposal 393 Filter 393 434 Filter Disposal 393 Identification Logo 391 Materials Added to 393 Recommendation 391 433 Synthetic 393 Viscosity 392 433 Onboard Diagnostic System 386 387 Opener Garage Door HomeLi...

Page 481: ...bution Center Fuses 421 Door Locks 31 Mirrors 91 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 162 Seats 128 Steering 277 Sunroof 159 Windows 38 Power Steering Fluid 435 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 55 Preparation for Jacking 363 Pretensioners Seat Belts 53 Programmable Electronic Features 199 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 21 Radial Ply Tires 303 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 405 Radio O...

Page 482: ... Release 40 Replacement Bulbs 426 Replacement Keys 17 Replacement Parts 388 Replacement Tires 308 Reporting Safety Defects 460 Resetting Oil Change Indicator 182 Restraint Head 133 Restraints Child 70 Restraints Occupant 42 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 374 Rotation Tires 311 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 81 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 84 Safety Defects Reporting 460 Safety Information Tire 291 Safe...

Page 483: ...olding 136 Seatback Release 136 Tilting 128 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 403 434 Selection of Oil 391 Sentry Key Immobilizer 16 Sentry Key Programming 17 Sentry Key Replacement 17 Service Assistance 457 Service Contract 459 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 187 Service Manuals 461 Setting the Clock 205 214 Settings Personal 199 Shift Indicator Light 2...

Page 484: ... 149 Speedometer 176 Starting 27 252 Automatic Transmission 253 Cold Weather 257 Engine Fails to Start 258 Remote 27 Starting and Operating 252 Starting Procedures 252 Steering Column Controls 143 Column Lock 148 Power 277 Tilt Column 148 Wheel Tilt 148 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 236 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 236 Storage 426 Storage Vehicle 244 426 Storing Your Vehicle 426 St...

Page 485: ...ilt Steering Column 148 Time Delay Headlight 140 Tire and Loading Information Placard 296 Tire Identification Number TIN 294 Tire Markings 291 Tire Safety Information 291 TIREFIT 350 Tires 84 300 463 Aging Life of Tires 307 Air Pressure 300 Chains 309 Changing 360 364 Compact Spare 304 Flat Changing 360 General Information 300 High Speed 303 Inflation Pressures 301 Jacking 363 364 Life of Tires 30...

Page 486: ... Vehicle 376 Guide 338 Recreational 346 Weight 338 Towing Assistance 107 Traction Control 285 Trailer Towing 334 Cooling System Tips 345 Hitches 337 Minimum Requirements 339 Tips 344 Trailer and Tongue Weight 338 Wiring 343 Trailer Towing Guide 338 Trailer Weight 338 Transfer Case Fluid 435 Transmission 410 Automatic 264 268 410 Fluid 435 Manual 260 Shifting 264 Transmitter Battery Service Remote ...

Page 487: ...sumer Interface UCI Connector 228 Universal Transmitter 153 Unleaded Gasoline 321 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 50 Vanity Mirrors 92 Variance Compass 198 Vehicle Certification Label 332 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 296 332 334 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 244 426 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Viscosity Engine Oil 392 Voice Recognition System V...

Page 488: ... and Wheel Trim Care 415 Wind Buffeting 40 162 Window Fogging 245 Windows 38 Power 38 Windshield Defroster 82 242 Windshield Washers 146 147 Fluid 398 Windshield Wiper Blades 398 Windshield Wipers 146 Wiper Blade Replacement 398 Wiper Delay 146 Wipers Intermittent 146 486 INDEX ...

Page 489: ...or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previ ously manufactured Copyright 2010 Chrysler Group LLC INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals Mobile two way radios and telephone equ...

Page 490: ...13 Chrysler Group LLC 11Y532 126 AA First Edition Printed in U S A 2011 Grand Caravan Grand Caravan O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 1 Grand Caravan O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 1 Chrysler Group LLC 11D491 126 AE Fifth Edition Printed in U S A 2011 Grand Caravan ...

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