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STARTING AND OPERATING

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Summary of Contents for 2012 Grand Caravan

Page 1: ...Grand Caravan O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 4 ...

Page 2: ...ation of fea tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 655 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 663 10 INDEX 673 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: ... vehicle 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 parts and cares about your satisfac tion HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which sec...

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

Page 8: ... miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cau tions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears stamped on the right sliding door sill under the sill moulding and printed on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehic...

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

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Page 11: ...nition Reminder 15 䡵 SENTRY KEY 15 Replacement Keys 16 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 17 Rearming Of The System 17 To Arm The System 18 To Disarm The System 18 Tamper Alert 19 Security System Manual Override 19 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY 19 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 20 Using The RKE Transmitter 21 䡵 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 30 How To Use Remote Start 30 2 ...

Page 12: ...RESTRAINTS 55 Lap Shoulder Belts 59 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 65 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped 66 Energy Management Feature 67 Seat Belt Pretensioners 67 Supplemental Active Head Restraints AHR 68 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert 72 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 73 Seat Belt Extender 73 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags 73 Air Bag System ...

Page 13: ...IF EQUIPPED 114 Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles 115 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 116 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 116 Transporting Passengers 116 Exhaust Gas 117 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 118 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 120 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 14: ...ss Ignition Node WIN The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similarly to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three with detents and one that is spring loaded The detent positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When released from the START position the switch automatically returns to the ON RUN position Wireless Ignition Node ...

Page 15: ...ntry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead The emergency key is also for locking the lower glove compartment You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking To remove the emergency key slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand NOTE You can insert the double side...

Page 16: ... the vehicle always lock your ve hicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the Key Fob ...

Page 17: ...armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses Key Fob with factory mated Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter and Wireless Ignition Node WIN to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle The system will shut the engine off in two se...

Page 18: ...d with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be reprogrammed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended At t...

Page 19: ...orized operation When the alarm is activated the interior switches for door locks power sliding doors and power liftgate are disabled The Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audible and visible signals for the first three minutes the headlights will turn on the park lamps and or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound For an additional 15 m...

Page 20: ...pen close them To Disarm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position Insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position NOTE The driver s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on the RKE transmitt...

Page 21: ... when the battery is reconnected the exterior lights will flash the horn will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Tamper Alert If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence the horn will sound three times and the exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the doors Check the vehicle for tampering Security System Manual Override The Vehicle Security...

Page 22: ... to the far left detent position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate and activate the Panic Alarm optional power liftgate left power sliding door and right power sliding door from distances 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 ...

Page 23: ... seven button RKE transmitters Using The RKE Transmitter Three button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN LOCK LOCK and PANIC functions Seven button RKE transmitters will provide functions that allow the same basic operation as the three button but may also be used to operate the power liftgate Key Fob With Three Button RKE Transmitter Key Fob With Three Button RKE Transmitter 2 THINGS TO KNOW ...

Page 24: ... turn on the Illuminated Entry system Remote Key Unlock On First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver s side or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter NOTE For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Featur...

Page 25: ... on the RKE trans mitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob removed 5 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 inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the U...

Page 26: ...tton on a programmed RKE trans mitter for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button 3 Release both buttons at the same time 4 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob removed 5 Repeat these steps if you want to ...

Page 27: ...he Panic Alarm cannot be activated if the engine is running Power Open Close Power Liftgate If Equipped Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter within five seconds to Open Close the Power Liftgate If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed the liftgate will reverse to the full open position The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the LIFTGA...

Page 28: ...en Close the Right Power Sliding Door If the button on the RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being power closed the door will reverse to the full open position If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed pressing the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve hicle Security Alarm Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock If Equipped...

Page 29: ...ob removed 5 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm Programming Additional Transmitte...

Page 30: ...transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key or a 2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the seal during removal Emergency Key Removal Remove Screw From Transmitter Case 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 31: ...ubbing alcohol 4 To assemble the RKE transmitter case snap the two halves together General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration Separating...

Page 32: ...nsmitter to start the engine conve niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob may reduce this range How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the...

Page 33: ... when inhaled Continued WARNING Continued Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote ...

Page 34: ... during Remote Start mode For security power window and power sunroof op eration if equipped are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However the ignition switch must be turned to the ON RUN position To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a R...

Page 35: ...the vehicle The message Remote Start Active Key To Run will display in the EVIC until you insert and turn the key to ON RUN position Refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC for further information Cancel Remote Start Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following occur The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm Any engine warning lights come on Low Fuel Light turns o...

Page 36: ... allowed a maximum of one failed start where the Remote Starting sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without start ing After either of these conditions or if the Vehicle Security Alarm system is alarming or if the PANIC button was pressed the vehicle must be reset Insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON RUN position DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks ...

Page 37: ...keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an collision lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Continued Manual Door Lock Sliding Door Lock 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 ...

Page 38: ... ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other con trols or move the vehicle Power Door Locks If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors If you press the power door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition and any front door is open the power l...

Page 39: ...e enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer Please see your authorized dealer for service Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit If Equipped The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature unlocks all of the vehicle doors when any door is opened This will occur only after the shift lever has been shifted into the PARK position after the vehicle has been driven th...

Page 40: ...omatically at 15 mph 24 km h and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit features in accordance with local laws WINDOWS Power Vent Windows If Equipped The Power Vent Window Switch located on the driver s door trim panel allows the driver to operate the two vent windows from the driver s seat Power Windows You can control either the front or rear windows using switches located on the driver s door trim ...

Page 41: ...n the accessory delay setting Opening a front door will cancel this feature Power Window Lockout Switch If Equipped The driver may lock out the rear power windows by depressing the bar switch just below the power window switches Driver s Power Window Switches Power Window Lockout Switch 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 ...

Page 42: ...e passenger door window and a set of switches that lock and unlock all doors The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN or ACC position and during power acces sory delay Front Passenger Power Door Switches 1 Window Open Close 2 Power Door Locks 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 43: ...re Auto Up Feature With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped The front driver and front passenger switches may be equipped with an Auto Up feature Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent release and the window will go up automatically To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation push down on the switch briefly To close the window part way lift the window ...

Page 44: ... switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed 2 Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch If Equipped Second row passengers may open...

Page 45: ... windows are open and buffeting occurs open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sun roof opening to minimize the buffeting SLIDING SIDE DOOR The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the outside Pull outward on the exterior handle to open the sliding door The sliding door inside handle functions by rocking f...

Page 46: ...ys make sure that the sliding door is fully latched anytime the vehicle is in motion NOTE The left side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door Power Sliding Side Door If Equipped The power sliding door may be opened or closed manually or by using the buttons on the RKE transmitter ove...

Page 47: ... in the overhead console for the driver and passengers Pressing the switch once will open the power sliding door If the switch is pressed while the door is under a power cycle the door will reverse direction NOTE The power sliding side door must be unlocked before the power sliding door switches will operate If the inside or outside door handles are used while the power sliding side door is activa...

Page 48: ...ded it meets sufficient resistance If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or close position it will fully open when a power sliding door switch is pressed To close the door wait until it is fully open and then press the switch again If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc tions within the same cycle the system will automati cally stop the power sliding door motor will...

Page 49: ...N 4 A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming You can turn the feature back on by repeating the previous procedure Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the second row sliding door switches and handles may be overridden by pressing the OFF side of the Master Lock Out Swit...

Page 50: ...an be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 1 Open the sliding side door 2 Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward toward the vehicle to engage the Child Protection Door Lock Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Master Switch 1 Left Sliding Door 3 Right Sliding Door 2 Liftgate 4 ...

Page 51: ...nsmitter the switches on the overhead console or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door The power sliding side door will operate from the switches located on the B pillar trim panel just in front of the power sliding door regardless of the Child Protection Door Lock lever position To avoid unin tentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seat...

Page 52: ...epeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door if equipped NOTE After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position The power sliding side door switches will not open the power sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph 0 km h The power sliding door will operate from the outside do...

Page 53: ...nsmitter button or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors To open the liftgate press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion Liftgate Handle Location 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 ...

Page 54: ...s to open the power liftgate When the liftgate is fully open pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the button located on the overhead console Overhead Console Master Power Switch 1 Left Sliding Door 3 Right Sliding Door 2 Liftgate 4 Master Lock 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 55: ... During power operation personal injury or cargo damage may occur Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away NOTE If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position provided it meets sufficient resistance There are also pinch sensors attached to...

Page 56: ...The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below 12 F 24 C or temperatures above 143 F 62 C Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate buttons If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually WARNING Driving with the liftgate op...

Page 57: ...t Mounted Side Air Bags SAB An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event All seat belt systems except the driver s and third row center include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing ...

Page 58: ...nd under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat WARNING Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rearward facing infant seat Only use a rearward facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat Children that are not big enough to wear th...

Page 59: ... Bags room to inflate 4 Do not lean against the door or window If your vehicle has side air bags and deployment occurs the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door 5 If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ WARNING Relying on ...

Page 60: ...Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Continued WARNING Continued Being too close to the Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from h...

Page 61: ...y 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 Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the f...

Page 62: ...t their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Pulling Out Belt And Latch Pla...

Page 63: ...ulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a colli sion A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a cli...

Page 64: ...y In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collisi...

Page 65: ... is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retrac tor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi tion If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect...

Page 66: ...ctor should withdraw any slack in the belt To release the small latch plate position the end of the large latch plate against the red button on the small latch plate and push upward Reinstall the latch plates into the headliner Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seats and the second row outboard seats the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or down ward to help positi...

Page 67: ...are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor ALR or a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraint section The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position Driver Center Passenger First Row N A N A ALR Second Row ALR N A ALR Third ...

Page 68: ...matic Locking Mode is avail able on all passenger seating positions with a combina tion lap shoulder belt Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature Children 12 years old and under should always be properly re strained in a vehicle with a rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination ...

Page 69: ...gned to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretens...

Page 70: ...Active Head Restraints AHR to deploy If a rear impact requires deployment both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed When AHRs deploy during a rear impact the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front pas...

Page 71: ...Features Of Your Vehicle Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision you must reset the head restraint on the driver s and front passenger seat You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward as shown in step three of the resetting procedure Active Head Restraint AHR Components 1 Head R...

Page 72: ...he top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position 3 Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism Hand Positioning Points On AHR 1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 73: ...ulties or problems resetting the Active Head Restraints see an authorized dealer For safety reasons have the Active Head Restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism AHR In Reset Position 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 ...

Page 74: ...ened The driver should instruct all other occu pants to fasten their seat belts If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph 8 km h BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual notification The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger...

Page 75: ...ugh When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in crease the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Re move and store the extender when not needed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front A...

Page 76: ... seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced 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 Advanced Front Air Bag And K...

Page 77: ...ard side of the front seats NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment After any collision the vehicle should 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 I...

Page 78: ...isions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions 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...

Page 79: ...eploys independently a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only 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 air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed The system includes side impact sensors that are cali brated to dep...

Page 80: ...ly and use the appropriate sized child restraint infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC If Equipped SABIC air bags may offer side impact and vehicle roll over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers pla...

Page 81: ...n free from any obstructions Continued WARNING Continued Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags the performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury 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 vehi...

Page 82: ...tion and works together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger and position the front occu pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bags Along with seat belts and pretensioners Advanced Front Air Bags and the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag work wit...

Page 83: ...n the other hand depending on the type and location of impact Advanced Front Air Bags and the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision Because air bag sensors measure...

Page 84: ... affect the air bag system The diagnos tics also record the nature of the malfunction WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the air bags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized dealer...

Page 85: ...s a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The trim cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the full size The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB Inflator Units The...

Page 86: ...onds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain air bag is only about 3 1 2 in 9 cm thick when it is inflated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time vehicle ...

Page 87: ...A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or 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 ...

Page 88: ...ve to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s in structions for cleaning Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de ployed If you are involved in another collision the air bags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners can not protect you in another c...

Page 89: ...rself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system Continued WARNING Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be se...

Page 90: ...ning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving NOTE If the speedometer tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC may also be disabled The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag fus...

Page 91: ...are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per sonal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law en forcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded...

Page 92: ... sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehi...

Page 93: ...n 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 others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper re straint for the child s size 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 ...

Page 94: ...grown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Larger Children Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the ...

Page 95: ...can be used rearward facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat WARNING Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury t...

Page 96: ...he seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child...

Page 97: ...l the way back 3 Does the shoulder belt cross the child s shoulder between their neck and arm 4 Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible touching the child s thighs and not their stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle If the child is using the lap shoulder...

Page 98: ...er Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Seat Belt Top Tether Anchor Rear Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Rear Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lbs 29 5 kg X Forward Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Forward Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lbs 29 5 kg X 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 99: ...ted at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages In these seating positions the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to in...

Page 100: ...le Second Row Captains Chairs Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Second Row Bench Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 101: ... the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs 29 5 kg Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Can a child seat be installed in the cente...

Page 102: ...xt to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passen ger seat Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact See your child re straint owner s manual for more information Can the head restraints be re moved Yes second row outboard posi t...

Page 103: ...on where it meets the seatback They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion LATCH Anchorages Second Row Anchorages Shown 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 ...

Page 104: ...l be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage Forward facing child restraints and some LATCH Anchorages Third Row 60 40 Anchorages Shown LATCH Anchorages Third Row 60 40 Anchorage Shown 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 105: ...ot all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Center Seat LATCH If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position do not use that outboard position If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt do not install a child seat in that outboard position WARNING Never use the ...

Page 106: ... and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle you may wish to move it to its rear most position to make room for the child seat You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the car seat 4 Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat ing position 5 ...

Page 107: ...e a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the child s reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of buckling it behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and th...

Page 108: ...the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to the Automatic Locki...

Page 109: ...Lap Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Second Row Captains Chair Second Row Bench 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 ...

Page 110: ...traint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is allowed if the child re straint manufacturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be removed Yes second row outboard positions only third row all positions Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint Yes In positi...

Page 111: ... path 3 Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat 5 To lock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor Then allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking sound This me...

Page 112: ... Place the child seat in the center of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle you may wish to move it to its rear most position to make room for the child seat You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the car seat 2 Ne...

Page 113: ... short buckle end belt up to three full turns to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out away from the child restraint Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to complete the installation of the child restraint If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the buckle disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around one half turn and insert ...

Page 114: ... possible route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts If not possible lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint 3 Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting Second Row Anchorage Shown 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YO...

Page 115: ...ped with a split rear seat make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses o...

Page 116: ...sed on its age size and weight WARNING Rearward facing infant restraints must never be se cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag In a collision a passenger air bag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rearward facing infant restraints This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger s...

Page 117: ...straint tether anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat 2 Route the tether strap under the head rest NOTE Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the headrest supports underneath the head rest 3 Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether strap attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat 4 ...

Page 118: ...ine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Ve hicle CAUTION Never use Non Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result NOTE A new eng...

Page 119: ... seat and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area If ...

Page 120: ...eep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assembli...

Page 121: ... of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways WARNING Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per sonal injury Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly...

Page 122: ...ence with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks Inspect sidewalls for cuts cracks and bulges Check the whe...

Page 123: ...cle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel power steering fluid if equipped or brake fluid leaks are suspected the cause should be located and corrected immediately 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 121 ...

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Page 125: ...rror If Equipped 132 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature 132 Power Mirrors If Equipped 133 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 134 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse Available With Memory Seat Only If Equipped 134 Power Folding Mirrors If Equipped 134 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 135 䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING BSM IF EQUIPPED 136 Rear Cross Path 142 Modes Of Operation 144 䡵 Uconnect Phone IF EQUIPPED 145 Operation...

Page 126: ...Equipped 183 Power Lumbar If Equipped 186 Heated Seats If Equipped 186 Manual Front Second Row Seat Adjuster 190 Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped 191 Head Restraints 192 Stow n Go Seating If Equipped 196 Quad Seats If Equipped 203 Second Row Bench Seat If Equipped 207 Third Row Power Recline If Equipped 208 Third Row Power Folding Seat If Equipped 208 Manually Folding Third Row Seats If Equipped...

Page 127: ...uipped 222 Headlight Delay If Equipped 222 Lights On Reminder 223 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 223 Front Fog Lights If Equipped 224 Dimmer Controls 224 Multifunction Lever 226 Turn Signals 227 Lane Change Assist 227 High Low Beam Switch 227 Flash To Pass 228 Battery Protection 228 䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS 228 Intermittent Wiper System 229 Windshield Wiper Operation 229 Windshield Washe...

Page 128: ...te For Passing 240 䡵 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED 240 ParkSense Sensors 241 ParkSense Warning Display 241 ParkSense Display 242 Enabling Disabling ParkSense 245 Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System 246 Cleaning The ParkSense System 246 ParkSense System Usage Precautions 247 䡵 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED 249 Turning ParkView On Or Off With Navigation Multimedia Radio...

Page 129: ... A Rolling Code 259 Programming A Non Rolling Code 261 Canadian Gate Operator Programming 262 Using HomeLink 264 Security 264 Troubleshooting Tips 264 General Information 265 䡵 POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 266 Opening Sunroof Express 267 Opening Sunroof Manual Mode 267 Closing Sunroof Express 268 Closing Sunroof Manual Mode 268 Pinch Protect Feature 268 Venting Sunroof Express 268 Sunshade Operation ...

Page 130: ...kage Kit If Equipped 279 䡵 STORAGE 279 Glove Compartments 279 Door Trim Panel Storage 281 Driver Seatback Storage If Equipped 281 Umbrella Holder 282 Second Row Seat Storage Bins If Equipped 282 Storage Bin Safety Warning 283 Coat Hooks 285 Cargo Area Storage 285 䡵 CONSOLE FEATURES 286 Basic Console 287 Premium Console If Equipped 288 Super Console If Equipped 291 䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES 293 Recharg...

Page 131: ...ATURES 295 Rear Window Defroster 295 䡵 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 296 䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED 296 Deploying the Crossbars 297 䡵 SUN SCREENS IF EQUIPPED 303 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 ...

Page 132: ...the 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 Manual Rearview Mirror 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 133: ...l illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate NOTE This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse 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 Automatic Dimming Mirror 3 UNDERST...

Page 134: ... judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex mirror Driver s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped The driver s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will auto matically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All o...

Page 135: ... light in the selected button will illuminate indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted Using the mirror control switch press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move Left and Right side power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understand ing The Features Of Your V...

Page 136: ... have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position NOTE The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not enabled when delivered from the factory The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further informatio...

Page 137: ...ormal driving speeds To reset the power folding mirrors Fold and unfold them by pressing the button This may require multiple button pushes This resets them to their normal position Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward The lights turn on automati cally Closing th...

Page 138: ... licensable vehicles automobiles trucks motorcycles etc that enter the blind spot zones from the rear front side of the vehicle When the vehicle is started the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational Rear Detection Zones 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 139: ...and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas NOTE The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de tection zones The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer Therefore visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change If the trailer or other object ...

Page 140: ... alert and reducing the radio volume Refer to Modes Of Operation for further information The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points side rear front while driving to see if an alert is necessary The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries Sensor Locations BSM Warning Light 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 141: ...ither side of the vehicle Entering From The Rear Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph 48 km h Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 ...

Page 142: ... h and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1 5 seconds the warning light will be illuminated If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph 16 km h the warning light will not illuminate Overtaking Approaching 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 143: ...r occasionally the system may alert on such objects This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes Overtaking Passing Stationary Objects 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 ...

Page 144: ...rn signal before changing lanes Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path RCP feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed The RCP system will then have a clear view of...

Page 145: ...ble to alert the driver When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms including reducing the radio volume WARNING RCP is not a Back Up Aid system It is intended to be used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using RCP Always check carefully behind your ...

Page 146: ...e a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object However when the system is operating in RCP the system will respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present Whenever an audible alert is requested the radio volume is reduced Blind Spot Alert Lights Chime When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights Chime mode the BSM system will provide a vi...

Page 147: ... is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and used Uconnect Phone IF EQUIPPED Uconnect Phone is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system Uconnect Phone al lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands e g Call ѧ Mike ѧ Work or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your mobile phone s audio is transmitted through your vehi cle s audio system the...

Page 148: ...llows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system Only one linked or paired mobile phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws including laws regarding phone use Your at tention should be focused on safely operating ...

Page 149: ...m the Uconnect Phone such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are required after most Uconnect Phone prompts You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the beep...

Page 150: ...l play some of the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the Uconnect Phone simply press the button and follow the audible prompts for directions Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take yo...

Page 151: ...e You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a priority level between one and seven with one being the highest priority You can pair up to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect Phone However at any given time only one mobile phone can be in use connected to your Uconnect System The priority allows the Uconnect Phone to know which mobile phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicl...

Page 152: ...ok or downloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook in the phonebook The Uconnect system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone Uconnect...

Page 153: ...e phone is accessible Either the mobile phone s phonebook or the mobile phone s SIM card phonebook is downloaded This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect Phone These can only be edited on the mobile phone The changes are trans ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the Uconnect Phonebo...

Page 154: ...age has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language In addition if equipped and supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automati cally downloads your mobile phone s phonebook Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries NOTE Editing names in the phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Press the button to begi...

Page 155: ...rompt and the following beep say Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say List Names to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose To select one of the entries from the list press the button while t...

Page 156: ... or edited List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The Uconnect Phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries including the downloaded phone book entries if available To call one of the names in the list press the but ton during the playing of the desired name and say Call NOTE The user can a...

Page 157: ...cating that the incoming call was rejected Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call Call Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your mobile phone Press the button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The Uconnect Phone compatible phone...

Page 158: ... 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 you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the button while a call is in progr...

Page 159: ...one 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 ...

Page 160: ...y the language specific 32 name phone book is usable The 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 follow...

Page 161: ...ect Phone System in an emer gency your mobile phone must be turned on Continued WARNING Continued paired to the Uconnect System and have network coverage Roadside Assistance Towing Assistance If you need roadside assistance Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Towing Assistance NOTE You should program the desired Towing Assistance phone number using the Voice...

Page 162: ... 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 163: ...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 164: ...d the dial ring to the Uconnect Phone to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this 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 ON OFF When you mute the Uconnect Phone you will still be able to hear the conversati...

Page 165: ...ne electronic device at a time If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth connection between your mobile phone and the Uconnect Phone System follow the instructions de scribed in your mobile phone User s Manual List Paired Mobile Phone Names Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say List Phones The Uconnect Phone...

Page 166: ...lable the Uconnect Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Mobile Phones Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing At the next prompt say Delete and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played ...

Page 167: ...connect Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone For best results the Voice Training session should be com pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only Reset Press t...

Page 168: ... smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in the phonebook when the ...

Page 169: ...eed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect Phone Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised...

Page 170: ...message you can Reply or Forward the message using Uconnect Phone Send Messages You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message Press the button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say SMS Send or Send Message You can either say the message you wish to send or say List Messages There are 20 preset messages To send a message press the button while the system is listing th...

Page 171: ... 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 yet 15 Where are we meeting 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet 19 Send number to call 20 Start without me 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 ...

Page 172: ...hange it Bluetooth 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 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait at least...

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Page 176: ...our five six seven eight nine star plus pound add location Voice Commands Primary Alternate s all call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 177: ...phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book Voice Commands Primary Alternate s previous record again redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial voice training work yes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ...

Page 178: ...nterference that may cause undesired op eration VOICE COMMAND IF EQUIPPED Voice Command System Operation The Uconnect Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio disk player USB mass storage class device iPod family of devices Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normal...

Page 179: ...r the beep and say your command Pressing the Voice Command button while the system is speaking is known as barging in The system will be interrupted and after the beep you can add or change commands This will become helpful once you start to learn the options NOTE At any time you can say the words Cancel Help or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other command...

Page 180: ... level while the Voice Com mand system is speaking Please note the volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio AM to switch to the radio AM mode Radio FM to switch to radio FM mode Sat to switch to Satellite r...

Page 181: ...tion to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Menu Radio to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Satellite Radio To switch to satellite radio mode say Sat or Satellite Radio In this mode you may say the following com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to ...

Page 182: ...st Name Album Name Track Name etc Bluetooth Streaming BT Mode To switch to Bluetooth Streaming BT mode say Bluetooth Streaming In this mode you may say the following commands Next Track to play the next track Previous Track to play the previous track List to list an Artist Playlist Album Track etc Memo Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode say Memo In this mode you may say the following comman...

Page 183: ...he previous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos Setup To switch to system setup you may say one of the following Change to setup Switch to system 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 button f...

Page 184: ...l windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be re peated with 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...

Page 185: ...for the driver and front passenger The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat The switches control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback Driver Power Seat Switch 1 Seat Switch 2 Seatback Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 ...

Page 186: ...ON Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward Push the seat switch forward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release...

Page 187: ...irection of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could 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 adjuste...

Page 188: ...ipped with power driver or passenger seats may also be equipped with power lumbar The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support Heated Seats If Equipped On some models the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions Power Lumb...

Page 189: ...rheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera ture of the seat Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start the driver s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start Refer to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informatio...

Page 190: ...ed heat level during the initial stages of operation Then the heat output will drop to the normal HIGH level If the HIGH level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to LOW level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the display will change from HIGH to LOW indicating the change The LOW level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 45...

Page 191: ...IGH 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 NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes Second Row Heated Seat Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 ...

Page 192: ...ge The LOW level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes Manual Front Second Row Seat Adjuster Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward The manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat cushion at the front edge of each seat While sitting in the seat pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or rearward Release the bar once you have reached th...

Page 193: ... adjusted seat belt Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped For models equipped with manual reclining seats the recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat To recline lean forward slightly lift the lever then push back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Using body pressure lean forward and rearward on...

Page 194: ...nts must be prop erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision Active Head Restraints Front Seats Active Head Restraints are passive deployable compo nents and vehicles ...

Page 195: ...our Ve hicle for further information To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the push button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head pull forward on the bottom of the he...

Page 196: ...ved by quali fied technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized dealer Active Head Restraint Normal Position Active Head Restraint Tilted 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 197: ...RNING Continued Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand foot or loose cargo To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re straint during sudden stops Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed Head Res...

Page 198: ...re Starting Your Ve hicle for further information Stow n Go Seating If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Stow n Go seating the second and third row seats can be folded into the floor for convenient storage Second Row Stow n Go On vehicles equipped with Stow n Go seats the seats will fold and tumble in one motion 1 Move the front seat fully forward 2 Recline the front seatback fully forward 3 Rais...

Page 199: ...to open the cover 5 Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat The non adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold automatically during the seat tumble No additional actuation is necessary Storage Bin Cover Lock Release Seatback Recliner Lever Seat Tumble And Head Restraint Fold Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 ...

Page 200: ...The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage Non Adjustable Head Restraint Automatic Folding Seatback 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 201: ...6 Push the seat into the storage bin 7 Close the storage bin cover Tumbled Second Row Seat Seat In Storage Bin 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 ...

Page 202: ...tie down To Unstow Second Row Seats 1 Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover 2 Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors 3 Lift the seatback to the full upright position 4 Return the head restraint to its upright position close the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the Unlocked positi...

Page 203: ... Folded And Latched Position To tumble or stow the seat from the folded and latched position return the seatback and head restraint to the upright position Then pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat to fold head rest and seatback and tumble seat forward 1 Return the seatback to the upright position 2 Return the head restraint to the upright position Raising The Se...

Page 204: ...ard Easy Entry Second Row The second row Stow n Go seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat Raising The Head Restraint Seatback Recliner Lever Seat Tumble And Head Restraint Fold Lever 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 205: ...r rearward The manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat cushion at the front edge of each seat While sitting in the seat pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or rearward Release the bar once you have reached the desired position Then using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched Manual Seat Adjuster 3 UNDERSTAND...

Page 206: ...o recline lean forward slightly lift the lever then push back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Using body pressure lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a co...

Page 207: ...on the seat cushion Easy Entry The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into the third row With the Quad seat in the fold flat position lift up on the easy entry lever located near the bottom of the seat and lift the seat forward Fold Flat Quad Seat Easy Entry Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 ...

Page 208: ...d push the Quad seat forward for folding the seatback and accessing the easy entry lever Removal The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is needed With the seat in the easy entry position lift the cross beam forward and up to release the front anchor latches Pull Strap For Third Row Passengers Cross Beam For Seat Removal 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 209: ...ate downwards to deploy the wheels A lock indicator button pops up when the seat is unlocked The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy Out Rollers To reinstall the seat align the seat into the detent positions on the floor Squeeze the release handle and rotate upward until the lock indicator button returns into the handle Second Row Bench Seat Release Handles 3 UN...

Page 210: ...o the handles Third Row Power Recline If Equipped The power recline feature located on the side of the seat cushion adjusts the seatback angle forward rearward for occupant comfort Third Row Power Folding Seat If Equipped A one touch power folding seat switch is located in the left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank Third Row Power Seat Switch 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 211: ...tgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and unfolding positions for the third row seats Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or together The third row power folding seat adjusts to Head Restraint Release Strap 1 One Touch Folding Seat Third Row 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 ...

Page 212: ...p the seat Once the seat stops moving then the desired position can be selected The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection for safe operation When the system detects an obstacle the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short distance to move the seat away from the obstacle Should this occur remove the obstacle and press the button again for the desired position Rear Panel Pow...

Page 213: ...e seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head restraint down 2 Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked 1 located on the outboard side of the head restraint Head Restraint Release Strap 1 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ...

Page 214: ...release strap marked 2 located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback 4 Pull release strap marked 3 to release the anchors Release Strap 2 Release Strap 3 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 215: ...ard into the storage bin To Unfold Third Row Seats 1 Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch Release Strap 4 Stowed Third Row Seat 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 ...

Page 216: ...ure the head restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied Tailgate Mode 1 Pull release strap 3 then pull release strap 4 to rotate the entire seat rearward 2 To restore the seat to its upright position lift up on the seatback and push forward until the anchors latch WARNING To avoid serious injury or death never operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat ...

Page 217: ...tor pedals and radio station preset settings Your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters can also be programmed to recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed Your vehicle may have been delivered with two RKE transmitters Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to each of the memory positions Driver Memory Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ...

Page 218: ...n switch to the OFF position and remove the key 6 Press and release the SET S button located on the driver s door 7 Within five seconds press and release MEMORY button 1 or 2 on the driver s door The next step must be performed within 5 seconds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter to recall memory positions 8 Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC a...

Page 219: ... Position 2 A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons on the driver s door during a recall S 1 or 2 When a recall is cancelled the driver s seat and the pedals stop moving A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected NOTE Pressing the mirror adjust switch will cancel the memory mirror recall To Disable RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory 1 Turn the igni...

Page 220: ...itch the driver seat will move about 2 4 in 60 mm rear ward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to 2 7 in 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK position When you remove the key from the ignition switch the driver seat will move to a position 0 3 in 7 7 mm for...

Page 221: ...ped with an EVIC your dealership can activate deactivate this feature for you For details refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel below the steering column Hoo...

Page 222: ...g the hood at the same time Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approxi mately 12 in 30 cm and then drop it This should Continued Safety Lever Location Hood Prop Rod 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 223: ...s injury or death LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel The switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instrument panel lights interior lights and the fog lights Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation Rotate the headlight switch to the second dete...

Page 224: ...on when the wiper system is also turned on Headlights on when windshield wipers are on may be found on vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight system NOTE The headlights on with wipers will only operate if it is selected from the Customer Programmable Fea tures section of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC or from the Uconnect System if equipped Refer to Electronic Vehicle Inform...

Page 225: ...ion OFF to activate this feature Lights On Reminder If the headlights or the parking lights are left on or if the dimmer control is in the extreme top position after the ignition switch is turned OFF a chime will sound when the driver s door is opened Daytime Running Lights If Equipped The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear exc...

Page 226: ...ressing the headlight switch control knob in a second time will turn the front fog lights off Dimmer Controls The dimmer switch is located next to the headlight switch With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights Dimmer Control 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 227: ...door sliding door or the liftgate is left open Any overhead reading light is left on NOTE The key must be out of the ignition switch or the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this feature to operate Interior Lighting Off Rotate the left dimmer control to the off position extreme bottom The interior lights will remain off when the doors or liftgate are open Parade Mode Daytime Brightne...

Page 228: ...the Halo switch control upward or downward to in crease or decrease the lighting Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column The multifunction lever controls the Turn Signals Halo Control Multifunction Lever 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 229: ...indicator bulb is defective Turn Signal Warning If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled at over 18 mph 29 km h for about 1 mile 1 6 km with the turn signals on a chime will sound to alert the driver Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off High Low Be...

Page 230: ...ition After eight minutes of the ignition switch being in the LOCK position and the headlight switch in any position other than OFF or AUTO the lights will turn off automatically until the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch The battery protection feature will be disabled if the ignition switch is turned to any other position other than LOCK during the eight minute delay WINDSHIE...

Page 231: ...ons 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 turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval There are five delay settings which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles The ...

Page 232: ...fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid Rear Wiper And Washer Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the rear intermittent wipers To activate the washers rotate the rotary ring fully forward and the washers will spray until the ring is released and then resume the intermit tent interval NOTE Rear wind...

Page 233: ...r products containing wax or silicone may reduce rain sensor performance The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off through the EVIC if equipped Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms It wi...

Page 234: ...are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the RUN position rain sensing wiper operation can resume if it has been selected and no other inhibit conditions mentioned previously exist TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows yo...

Page 235: ... or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting Once the heated steering wheel has been turned o...

Page 236: ... start the heated steering wheel can be programed to come on during a remote start Refer to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Things to Know Before Starting Your Ve hicle for further information WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical conditions must exercise...

Page 237: ...o move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel The switch is located on the left side of the steering column Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward toward the driver The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF Adjustable Pedal Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING TH...

Page 238: ...on For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the memory switch on the driver s door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to...

Page 239: ...rol 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 Electronic Speed Control Buttons 1 ON OFF 3 SET 2 RES 4 CANCEL 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 ...

Page 240: ... Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Contro...

Page 241: ...set speed will be established Pressing the RES button once will result in a 1 mph 1 0 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph 1 0 km h To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released Release t...

Page 242: ...d Control WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your ve hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control and have an accident Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system pro...

Page 243: ...iew The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 79 in 200 cm from the rear fascia bumper in the horizontal direction depending on the location type and orienta tion of the obstacle ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer Programmable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle Informat...

Page 244: ...rkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status ParkSense Warning Display Park Assist System ON 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 245: ...arcs and will produce a one half second tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow to fast to continuous Park Assist System OFF Slow Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 ...

Page 246: ...hen the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle Fast Tone Continuous Tone 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 247: ...and disabled through the Customer Programmable Features section of the EVIC The available choices are OFF Sound Only or Sound and Display Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information When ParkSense is disabled the instrument cluster will display the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message...

Page 248: ...ion the EVIC will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS or the SERVICE PARK AS SIST SYSTEM message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE Under this condition ParkSense will not operate If CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia bumper is clean and clear of snow ice mud dirt or other obst...

Page 249: ...s in REVERSE ParkSense when on will MUTE the radio when it is sounding a tone Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud dirt or debris Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly The ParkSense system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia bumper or it could provide a false indic...

Page 250: ...ected when they are in close proximity The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when using ParkSense WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using ParkSense Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to check for ...

Page 251: ...EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the Navigation Multimedia radio display screen along with a caution note to check entire sur roundings across the top of the screen After five sec onds this note wil...

Page 252: ...ul when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Always check carefully behind your vehicle and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles ob structions or blind spots before backing up You are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay attention while backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death CAUTION To avoid ve...

Page 253: ...cloth Do not cover the lens Turning ParkView On Or Off With Navigation Multimedia Radio 1 Press the menu hard key 2 Select system setup soft key 3 Press the camera setup soft key 4 Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the enable rear camera in reverse soft key 5 Press the save soft key Turning ParkView On Or Off Without Navigation Multimedia Radio 1 Press the menu hard key 2 Sele...

Page 254: ...tion mirror The premium front over head console model features a LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders two swiv eling LED lights flip down sunglass storage conversa tion mirror optional power sliding door switches and an optional power liftgate switch NOTE Premium sunroof console models include all of above except sunglass storage Overhead Console 252 UNDERSTANDING THE...

Page 255: ... adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the outside ring which is identified with four directional arrows LED lamps only The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also illuminated from a light in the overhead console pre mium console only This light is turned on when the headlight switch is on and will adjust in brightness when the dimmer control is rotated up or down Sunglass S...

Page 256: ...d for conversation mirror use NOTE From the conversation mirror position the door can only be closed To return to the full open position the door must first be closed and then opened by pressing the latch again to release Full Open Position Conversation Mirror Position 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 257: ...ts will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed The courtesy lights also function as reading lights Press in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle Press the lens a second time to turn each light off You may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the outside ring which is identified with four directional arrows Reading Lights 3 UNDERST...

Page 258: ...ional LED at the front of the rear console shines down on the front foot well area while in courtesy mode for added convenience Overhead Compartment Features 1 DVD 5 Storage 2 Rear HVAC 6 DVD 3 Interior Lights 7 Interior Lights 4 Storage 8 Halo Lighting If equipped otherwise storage 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 259: ...nformation GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motor ized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink buttons located on either the overhead console headliner or sunvisor designate the three differ ent HomeLink channels The HomeLink...

Page 260: ... frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system Erase all channels before you begin programming To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons I and III for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes HomeLink Buttons ...

Page 261: ...ng A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu factured after 1995 These garage door openers can be identified by the LEARN or TRAIN button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 1 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN pos...

Page 262: ... be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener device motor Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAIN ING button On some garage door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed 6 Return to the vehicl...

Page 263: ... 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand held trans mitter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency si...

Page 264: ...aining steps Canadian Gate Operator Programming For programming transmitters in Canada United States that require the transmitter signals to time out after several seconds of transmission Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of trans mission which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similar to ...

Page 265: ...e while you are programming 5 Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly program ming is complete and the garage door device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels If you unplugged the garage do...

Page 266: ...or 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes Note that all channels will be erased Individual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original hand held transmit ter Press the LEARN butt...

Page 267: ...ture as required by Federal safety standards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do not Continued WARNING Continued use a garage door opener without these safety fea tures Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assistance General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 2...

Page 268: ...nce 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 speci fications were met POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console Power Sunroof Switch 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 269: ...mall children to operate the sunroof 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 The sunroof and sunshade will open automati cally from any position The sunroof and sunshade will open fully and stop automatically This is called Express Open Du...

Page 270: ...peration 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 result in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled Venting Sunroof Express Pres...

Page 271: ...o clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front door will cancel this feature For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten ...

Page 272: ...d 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 One outlet in the removable floor console if equipped shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument panel and is also connected to the bat...

Page 273: ...d the instrument panel The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con trolled by the ignition switch Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts 13 Amps Do not exceed 160 Watts 13 Amps for each of these outlets Removable Console Outlet Super Console Outlets 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 ...

Page 274: ...ery Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the engine from starting Power Outlet Fuses 1 M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Seat Opt or with Console Rear 2 M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel or with Console Front 3 M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Instrument Panel or with Console Center 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 275: ...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 intermit tently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehic...

Page 276: ...0 Watt inverter outlet if equipped converts DC current to AC current and is located on the left rear trim panel immediately behind the second row left passenger seat The power inverter switch is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls To turn on the power outlet press the switch once Press the switch a second time to turn the power outlet off Power Inverter Outlet 274 UNDERSTAND...

Page 277: ...o be reset manually To reset the inverter manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON To avoid overloading the circuit check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric...

Page 278: ...ither one of the cupholder wells The cupholders are designed to accommodate a wide variety of container types and sizes Press down on the container to engage the cupholder retention features Super Console If Equipped On models equipped with the Super Console there are two cupholders located in the center of the console Front Cupholders Super Console Cupholders 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 279: ...sole Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the cupholders Premium Console Cupholders If Equipped On models equipped with premium center consoles there are four cupholders located on the top of the console Rear Cupholders Premium Console Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 ...

Page 280: ...r accommo dates up to a 20 oz 6 L plastic bottle WARNING If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder they can spill when the door is closed burn ing the occupants Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury Two outboard mesh pockets are on intermediate seating The mesh pockets are flexible enough to hold juice boxes toys games or MP3 players etc Interior Bottle Holder 278 UND...

Page 281: ...grip on the lid is facing rearward Press the ash receiver into either of the cup wells to secure Pull upward on the ash receiver to remove for cleaning and or storage The left rear trim panel cupholder is designed to accom modate a second ash receiver if desired STORAGE Glove Compartments Upper and lower glove compartments are located on the passenger side of the instrument panel Upper and Lower G...

Page 282: ...en To close the compartment door push downward on the door s surface to latch the door closed Lower Glove Compartment To open the lower compartment pull out on the release handle NOTE The lower compartment is equipped with a lock that is part of the compartment handle Upper Compartment Lower Compartment 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 283: ...tiple pockets for storage Driver Seatback Storage If Equipped The driver s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all models and an optional secondary mesh pocket Driver s Seatback Storage 1 Bag Holder 2 Standard Pocket 3 Mesh Pocket 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 ...

Page 284: ...e located on the floor in front of the second row seats The area below the covers can be used for storage when the second row seat is in the upright position Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the Lock position to allow greater access to the storage bin Umbrella Holder 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 285: ...ly latched Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down Storage Bin Safety Warning Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle WARNING Always close the storage bin covers when your vehicle is unattended Continued Stora...

Page 286: ...rage bin covers open Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion Do not operate the storage bin covers while the vehicle is in motion Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down CAUTION The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks which have minimal clearance to the cover Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Re...

Page 287: ...r for the second and third row seating positions The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs 4 5 kg Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle Cargo Area Storage The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement Load To This Line This line indicates how far rearward cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate closing Storage Bin...

Page 288: ...here are three consoles available Basic Premium and Super WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart ment lid in the open position Cellular phones music players and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac tion resulting in death or injury Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit 286 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 289: ...from the vehicle for additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at the console base To Remove The Basic Floor Console 1 Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip 2 Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to clear the rear load floor hook 3 Remove the console To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console 1 Position the console at a slight angle front slightly higher than the rear 2 Sl...

Page 290: ...ing The cupholders can accept plastic bottles large cups or mugs with handles Top tray storage Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs or other items Large console center storage will store headphones for the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items 12 Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power inside the console for cell phones or other electronics Rear occupant a...

Page 291: ...ole closed with four cupholders and a convenient storage tray Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large storage area below Console Position 1 Console Position 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 ...

Page 292: ...he storage area below and provides two of the four cupholders for the second row passengers Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost position Again lifting second latch handle at the front of the console allows complete access to a lower storage bin and provides additional cupholders for rear passengers Console Position 3 Console Position 4 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHIC...

Page 293: ...ng on the floor bracket 4 Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated in the rear floor bracket 5 Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched WARNING In an accident serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed Always be sure the removable floor console is fully latched Super Console If Equipped The Super Console contains multiple stora...

Page 294: ...ger tabs and sliding the door The front tambour door slides forward the rear tambour door slides rearward Front Lower Pass Through Super Console 1 Front Sliding Tambour Door 2 Cupholder Light Ring 3 Rear Sliding Tambour Door 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 295: ...rear passengers CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the right side of the cargo area The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is powered by a lithium battery that recharges when snapped back into place and the vehicle is either running or the key is in the accessory position Press in o...

Page 296: ...To operate the flashlight press the switch once for high twice for low and a third time to return to off Press And Release Three Press Switch 294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 297: ...ime by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second time To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear win dow defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild w...

Page 298: ...ely 15 hours the leveling system will bleed itself down The vehicle must be driven to reset the system ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed within the roof rack side rails If adding cargo deploy the crossbars Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars to maximum of 150 lbs 68 kg The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capac...

Page 299: ...ed and cannot be deployed or stowed in the incorrect positions To help control wind noise stow the crossbars in the side rails when they are not in use Deploying the Crossbars To deploy the crossbars completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar from its stowed position in the side rail Repeat with crossbar on the opposite side Loosening Crossbars 3 UNDERSTA...

Page 300: ...d handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle Bend the crossbar supports at each end taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint Slide the thumb screw down Stowed Position 298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 301: ...rossbars across the roof NOTE The crossbars are identical and can be placed in any two of the three deploy positions Deployed Position Deploy Positions Choose Two Of Three 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 ...

Page 302: ...he directional arrows on the side rails Set the crossbars into the deployed positions Once the crossbars are set into position tighten the thumb screws completely Crossbar To Side Rail Installation Tightening Crossbar 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 303: ...he thumb screws completely NOTE Load should always be secured to crossbars first with rail tie down loops used as additional securing points if needed Tie loops are intended as supplemen tary tie down points only Do not use ratcheting mecha nisms with the tie loops CAUTION Check deployed crossbars frequently and retighten thumb screws as necessary Continued Rail Tie Loops 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATU...

Page 304: ...ce the load on the roof place a blanket or other protective layer between the load and the roof surface Continued CAUTION Continued Long loads which extend over the windshield such as wood panels or surfboards or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roo...

Page 305: ...cond and third row seating windows The screens store in the sill trim panels and the tops of the windows are equipped with hooks that the sun screens attach to when pulled out Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the window Once the screen is completely to the top of the window extend the top bar of the sun screen over t...

Page 306: ...To lower the sun screen gently lift the tab upward to disengage the hooks and feed the screen back into the base sill Sun Screen Extended 304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 307: ...NIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED 326 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 328 EVIC White Telltale Lights 331 EVIC Amber Telltale Lights 332 EVIC Red Telltale Lights 333 Oil Change Required 335 Fuel Economy 336 Vehicle Speed 338 Trip Info 338 Tire PSI 339 Units 339 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 339 Messages 340 Compass Temperature Display 340 4 ...

Page 308: ... Notes on Playing MP3 Files 356 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 358 䡵 Uconnect 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO 359 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 359 Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play 365 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 367 LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play 370 INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play 370 Uconnect Satellite Radio If Equipped 371 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If ...

Page 309: ...rce On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 388 Dual Video Screen 389 Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio 389 Play A DVD Using The VES Player If Equipped 392 Play A Blu ray Disc Using The Blu ray Player If Equipped 394 Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing 396 Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System 398 VES Remote Control If Equipped 399 Blu ray Player Remote Contro...

Page 310: ...0 Radio Operation 431 CD Player 431 䡵 CD DVD BLU RAY DISC MAINTENANCE 432 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 432 䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS 433 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System If Equipped 433 Rear Manual Climate Control If Equipped 438 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 441 Summer Operation 450 Winter Operation 451 Vacation Storage 451 Window Fogging 451 Outside Air Intake 451 A C A...

Page 311: ... 9 Storage Bin 13 Hood Release 2 Instrument Cluster 6 Lower Glove Compartment 10 Cup Holders 14 Dimmer Switch 3 Shift Lever 7 Climate Controls 11 Switch Bank 15 Headlight Switch 4 Radio 8 DVD If Equipped 12 Ignition Switch 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 ...

Page 312: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 313: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 ...

Page 314: ...e turned on 4 Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on a continu ous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signal off If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 5 High Beam Indicator This indicator shows th...

Page 315: ...e placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero This also displays Trip A and Trip B DTE MPG or L 100km OAT Outside Air Temperature informati...

Page 316: ...appear the next time the vehicle is started noFUSE If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the Ignition Off Draw IOD fuse is improperly installed or damaged a noFUSE message will display in the odom eter display area For further information on fuses and fuse locations refer to Fuses in Maintaining Your Vehicle CHAngE OIL Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system ...

Page 317: ...splay that is located in the instrument cluster For further information refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 7 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving it indicates that ...

Page 318: ...eat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pr...

Page 319: ...damage Do not use tire sealant from a can or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result 9 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission con trol systems The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON RUN position before engine ...

Page 320: ...eath or serious injury to the driver occupants or others 10 Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction In dicator Light comes on continuousl...

Page 321: ...Indicator Light If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con trol ESC is off 12 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 13 Fuel Door Reminder The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle 14 Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN position 15 Air Bag Warning ...

Page 322: ...cle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed 18 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 ...

Page 323: ...e fluid level checked If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distr...

Page 324: ...ore Starting Your Vehicle for further information 20 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed ...

Page 325: ...stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies 23 ...

Page 326: ...ion 25 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system The light will come on when the ignition is first turned to ON RUN and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light does not come on during starting have the system checked by an authorized dealer If a problem is detected the light will come on while the engine is runn...

Page 327: ...d is maintained the overheating will continue to occur If the overheating continues it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure WARNING If you continue o...

Page 328: ...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 Radio Information Fuel Economy Vehicle Speed Trip Info Tire PSI Vehicle Info Messages Units System Setup Personal Settings Turn Menu Off Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 329: ...es Units System Setup and sub menus DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus SELECT Button The SELECT button allows access to informa tion in EVIC submenus selects some feature settings and resets some EVIC features The EVIC prompts the driver when the SELECT button can be used by displaying the right arrow graphic EVIC Steering Wheel Bu...

Page 330: ... menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu The main display area also displays pop up messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn ing or information messages These pop up messages fall into several categories Five Second Stored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to...

Page 331: ...ton to Start Five Second Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen Ex amples of this message type are Memory System Un available Not in Park and Automatic High Beams On When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Key in ignition Ignit...

Page 332: ...h Low Tire s Inflate Tire to XX Turn Signal On RKE Battery Low Low Washer Fluid Oil Change Required Left Front Turn Signal Light Out Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out Right Front Turn Signal Light Out Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out Park Assist Disabled Service Park Assist System Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not In Park Blind Spot System Off This message is displayed when the ignition is...

Page 333: ...message and the BSM display warning in both mirrors will be permanently illuminated If this message is present see an authorized dealer EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell tales These telltales include Electronic Range Select ERS Status The shift lever status 5 4 3 2 1 are displayed indicating the shift lever position Telltales 5 4 3 2 1 indicate the El...

Page 334: ...dded Loose Gascap Indicator If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a loose gascap indicator will display in the telltale display area Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn off the message If the problem continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started A loose improperly i...

Page 335: ... does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices...

Page 336: ...ediate service is required You may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion As temperatures rise and the gauge ap proaches H this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold Further overheating will cause th...

Page 337: ...failure WARNING If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi nated you could cause the fluid to boil over come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Oil Change Required message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 ...

Page 338: ...he oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat these steps Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Fuel Economy displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button The following Fuel Economy func tions display in the EVIC Average Fuel Economy AVG Distance To Empty DTE Miles Per Gallon MPG Average Fuel Economy This display shows the average fuel economy...

Page 339: ...able distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a LOW FUEL message This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL message and a new DTE value will display Miles Per Gallon MPG This di...

Page 340: ... press the SELECT button Press and release the UP DOWN buttons to highlight one of the following functions if you want to reset it Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since 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 El...

Page 341: ...scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Vehicle Info Customer Information Features Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle Info displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the select...

Page 342: ...splay the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera ture is displayed Engine 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 manually reset ...

Page 343: ...d in the EVIC 4 Press and release the SELECT button to start the calibration The CAL indicator will be displayed in the EVIC 5 Complete one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator turns off The compass will now function normally Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North To compensate...

Page 344: ...gnition switch ON 2 Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Customer Programmable Features menu is reached then press the SELECT button 3 Press the DOWN button until the Compass Variance message is displayed in the EVIC then press the SELECT button The last variance zone number dis plays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to t...

Page 345: ...n system if equipped Press the UP or DOWN button while in this display and scroll through the language choices Press the SELECT button to select English Spanish Español French Français Then as you continue the information will display in the selected language Nav Turn By Turn If Equipped When this feature is selected the navigation system utilizes voice commands guiding through the drive route mil...

Page 346: ...mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Remote Unlock Sequence When Driver Door 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 s doors When All Doors 1st Press is selected all of...

Page 347: ...il a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Horn with Remote Lock If Equipped When this feature is selected a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed This feature may be selected with or without the Flash Lamps with Lock feature To make your selection press...

Page 348: ...o the setting showing that the setting has been selected Daytime Running Lights If Equipped When selected the headlights on your vehicle will illu minate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except PARK This provides a constant lights on condition until the ignition is turned OFF To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to...

Page 349: ...f if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature To make your selection scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Illuminated Ap...

Page 350: ...ures Of Your Vehicle for further information Tilt Mirror In Reverse If Equipped When this feature is selected and the vehicle is placed in a reverse gear the driver s side mirror will tilt downward to allow the driver to see into the previous blind spot and avoid objects in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appe...

Page 351: ... not damaged the sensor may have become misaligned Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification Calibrate Compass Refer to Compass Display for more information Compass Variance Refer to Compass Display for more information Turn Menu Off Press and release SELECT to turn the menu off Ucon...

Page 352: ... VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played Uconnect 130 350 UNDERST...

Page 353: ... hours by turning the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the 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 con trol 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 F...

Page 354: ...LL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the...

Page 355: ...ay Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM and 12 FM stations DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs C...

Page 356: ...discs may damage the CD player mechanism Do not use adhesive labels These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism Continued CAUTION Continued The Uconnect 130 is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded Dual media disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting a C...

Page 357: ...lay from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press and hold the FF Fast Forward button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the C...

Page 358: ...FS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files...

Page 359: ...encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rate MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 ...

Page 360: ...le session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or iPod and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the DISC AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary...

Page 361: ...Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played Uconnect 130 ...

Page 362: ...ate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Voice Command for further details If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With Uconnect Phone message will display on the radio screen Phone Button Uconnect Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone for further details ...

Page 363: ...TUP button use the TUNE SCROLL control to select SET CLOCK and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio press the SETUP button and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM m...

Page 364: ...isplay Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fa...

Page 365: ...Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Program Type 16 Digit Character Dis play 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 and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequ...

Page 366: ... 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 onto this station and press and release that button If...

Page 367: ... and MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing 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 w...

Page 368: ... The Uconnect 130 is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded Continued CAUTION Continued Dual media disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds it will be re...

Page 369: ... to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Pres...

Page 370: ... limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will result in this display With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this dis play Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator and a three character e...

Page 371: ...ddition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song titl...

Page 372: ...at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not con...

Page 373: ...lume 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 the ignition is OFF Uconnect Satellite Radio If Equipped Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This service offers...

Page 374: ...SN SID Access With the ignition switch in the ON RUN or ACC posi tion and the radio on press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is selected Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen Selecting Uconnect Satellite Mode P...

Page 375: ...tenna can cause signal blockage Operating Instructions Uconnect Satellite Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN or ACC position to operate the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another sel...

Page 376: ...clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the M...

Page 377: ...T but ton the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels sto...

Page 378: ... iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod 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 or external USB device support capability Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate plays media but does not us...

Page 379: ...t damaging the cable Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle s iPod USB MP3 control system iPod or external USB device may take a few minutes to connect the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by pressing radio switches as described below NOTE If the audio device battery is completely dis charged it may not communicate with the iPod USB MP3 control system u...

Page 380: ...USB Device Using Radio Buttons To get into the iPod USB MP3 control mode and access a connected audio device either press the AUX button on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say USB or Switch to USB Once in the iPod USB MP3 control mode audio tracks if available from audio device start playing over the vehicle s audio system Play Mode When switched to iPod USB MP3 control mode the iPo...

Page 381: ...ard or forward respectively for five sec onds Use the SEEK and SEEK buttons to jump to the previous or next track Pressing the SEEK button during play mode will jump to the next track in the list or press the VR button and say Next or Previous Track While a track is playing press the INFO button to see the associated metadata artist track title album etc for that track Pressing the INFO button aga...

Page 382: ...ay then the shuffle mode is ON List Or Browse Mode During Play mode pressing any of the buttons described below will bring up List mode List mode enables scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the audio device TUNE control knob The TUNE control knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device or external USB device Turning it clockwise forward and counterclockw...

Page 383: ... 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 or external USB device Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top menu item to be selected and press the TUNE control knob This will display the next sub menu list item on the audio devic...

Page 384: ...ow this warning could result in an accident Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Uconnect phone system Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons To enter BTSA mode press either AUX button on the radio or press the VR button and say Bluetooth Stream ing Audio Play Mode When switched to BTSA mode some audio devices can start playing music over the vehicle s...

Page 385: ...the radio and say Previous Track to jump to the previous music track on your cellular phone Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA device Only the current song that is playing will display info Uconnect MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM VES IF EQUIPPED Your rear seat Video Entertainment System VES is designed to give your family years of enjoyment You can play you...

Page 386: ...reen Sys tem by pushing the Power button located on the far left or by pressing the button on the Remote Control When the Video Screen s are open and a DVD Blu ray Disc is inserted into the VES player the screen s turn s on automatically the headphone transmitters turn on and playback begins For Dual Video Screen System Channel 1 on the Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 1 second row a...

Page 387: ...uchscreen Radio Press the MENU hard key then touch the Rear VES soft key If a chapter list appears on the right side of the screen touch the hide list soft key to display the Rear VES control screen Touch the 1 soft key to select an audio channel then touch the VES Disc soft key in the media column Using the Remote Control Select an audio channel Channel 1 for 2nd row screen and Channel 2 for 3rd ...

Page 388: ... Power Inverter section in your vehicle s Owner s Manual for more information Using The Remote Control 1 Press the MODE button on the Remote Control 2 While looking at the video screen highlight VES AUX 1 by either pressing Up Down Left Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the MODE button then press ENTER on the Remote Control 1 HDMI port 2 Audio Video In 3 Power Outlet 4 USB Ports Charge Only ...

Page 389: ...l list is displayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 soft key and then touch either AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column depending which AUX input is used To exit press the back arrow soft key at the top of the screen Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen Rear VES Soft key 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 ...

Page 390: ...g at the video screen either press Up Down Left Right on the Remote Control to highlight the desired audio source or repeatedly press the SOURCE button on the remote until the desired audio source appears on the screen Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed p...

Page 391: ...adio faceplate Touchscreen 2 Insert the DVD with the label facing up The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first track 3 To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen gers ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 1 4 To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers ensure the Re...

Page 392: ... VES will retain the last setting when turned off Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 393: ... in all states provinces If available the ve hicle must be stopped and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with an automatic trans mission In vehicles with a manual transmission the parking brake must be engaged Touching the screen on a Touchscreen radio while a DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func tions for DVD play such as scene selection Play Pause FF RW and ...

Page 394: ... row passen gers ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 1 3 To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2 Using The Remote Control 1 Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control 2 While looking at Screen 1 or 2 highlight VES DISC by either pressing Up Down Left Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the SO...

Page 395: ...chscreen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed touch the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 or 2 soft key and then the DISC soft key in the VES column To exit touch the back arrow soft key at the top left of the screen Rear VES Soft key 4 UND...

Page 396: ...anual transmission the parking brake must be engaged Play A Blu ray Disc Using The Blu ray Player If Equipped 1 Insert the Blu ray Disc with the label facing up The Blu ray Player automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing the Blu ray Disc NOTE The Blu ray Player has basic control functions such as Menu Play Pause FF RW and Stop 2 To watch a Blu ray ...

Page 397: ... information is shown on the right side of the screen The VES will retain the last setting when turned off Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed touch the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 or 2 soft key and then the VES...

Page 398: ...tching a video on Screen 1 second row then Channel 2 could be used for audio If watching a video on Screen 2 third row then Channel 1 could be used for audio Using The Remote Control 1 Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control and the Select Mode Screen will display unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen 2 While looking at the video screen ei...

Page 399: ...radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen Select FM Mode On The VES Screen Rear VES Soft Key 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 ...

Page 400: ...two channels of stereo audio and video simultaneously The Blu ray Disc Player can play CDs DVDs and Blu ray Discs The DVD Player can play CDs and DVDs In split screen mode the left side equates to Channel 1 and the right side equates to Channel 2 Selecting a video source on Channel 1 the video source will display on the second row screen or Screen 1 and can be heard on Channel 1 Select Channel Scr...

Page 401: ...nt System can play two separate discs by utilizing the touch screen radio DVD player and Blu ray Disc Player Audio can be heard through the headphones even when the screen s are closed VES Remote Control If Equipped Controls And Indicators 1 Power Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off To hear Remote Control 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 ...

Page 402: ...or switch is in the Channel 2 position the remote controls the functionality of headphone Channel 2 right side of the screen 5 䉴䉴 In radio modes press to seek the next tunable station In disc modes press and hold to fast forward through the current audio track or video chapter In menu modes use to navigate in the menu 6 䉲 Prev In radio modes press to select to the previous station In disc modes pr...

Page 403: ...ess play 䉴 to resume normal play 13 STATUS If Equipped Press to display the current status 14 MODE SOURCE Press to change the mode of the selected channel See the Mode Selection section of this manual for details on changing modes 15 SETUP When in a video mode press the SETUP button to access the display settings see the display settings section to access the DVD setup menu select the menu button ...

Page 404: ...hlighted option in a menu 19 䉱 NEXT In radio modes press to select to the next station In disc modes press to advance to the next audio track or video chapter In menu modes use to navigate in the menu Blu ray Player Remote Control If Equipped Controls And Indicators 1 Power Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off To hear Blu ray Player Remote Control ...

Page 405: ...ls the functionality of headphone Channel 2 third row 5 䉴 Press to navigate menus 6 SETUP Press to access the Blu ray Setup menu screen When a disc is loaded in the Blu ray player if equipped and the VES mode is selected and the disc is stopped press the SETUP button to access the Blu ray Setup menu 7 䉴䉴 Press and release to jump to the next available audio track or video chapter Press and hold to...

Page 406: ... navigate menus 19 䉱 Press to navigate menus Remote Control Storage The video screen s come with a built in storage compart ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened To remove the remote use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove To return the remote back into its...

Page 407: ...hen Video Lock is active Pressing the Video Lock again or turning the ignition OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows remote control operation of the VES Replacing The Remote Control Batteries The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op eration To replace the batteries Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote then slide the battery cover downward Replace the batteries making ...

Page 408: ...may not be able to do so for themselves If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control verify that the screen is turned on and in the down position and that the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel If audio is still not heard check that fully charged batteries are installed in the headphones 1 Volume Control 2 Power Button 3 Channel Sel...

Page 409: ...upants that may not be able to do so for themselves If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control verify that the screen is turned on and in the down position and that the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel If audio is still not heard check that fully charged batteries are installed in the headphones 1 Power Button 2 Volume Control 3...

Page 410: ...ch NOTE When both switches are on Channel 1 the Remote is controlling Channel 1 and the headphones are tuned to the audio of the VES Channel 1 When both switches are on Channel 2 the Remote is controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to the audio of the VES Channel 2 2 Press the SOURCE button on the remote control 3 If the video screen is displaying a video source such as a DVD Video pre...

Page 411: ...tereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty Who Does This Warranty Cover This warranty covers the initial user or purchaser you or your of this particular Unwired Technology LLC Unwired wire less headphone Product The warranty is not transfer able How Long Does the Coverage Last This warranty lasts as long as you own the Product What Does This Warranty Cover Except as specified below this warranty c...

Page 412: ... any discontinued Product with a comparable model THIS WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT SETS FORTH YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY REGARDING DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR RANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE If you have any questions or comments regarding your Unwired wireless headphones please phone 1 888...

Page 413: ...e VES has the ability to switch tuner AM FM SEEK SCAN TUNE and recall presets in radio modes as long as it is not in shared mode When in shared disc mode both the radio and the VES have control of the video functions The VES has the ability to control the following video modes 1 CD Ability to Fast Forward Rewind Scan and Track Up Down 2 CD Changer in radio Ability to Disk Up Down and program all l...

Page 414: ... Audio Only Mute 4 Channel 2 Mode 5 Channel 2 Shared Status 6 Channel 2 Audio Only Mute 7 Channel 1 ENTER OK Button Action 8 Channel 2 ENTER OK Button Action 9 Clock 10 Video Lock 11 Not Available Error Information Mode Video Screen Display 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 415: ...e remote control s navigation buttons 䉱䉲䉴䉳 to navigate to the desired digit 2 When the digit is highlighted press the remote con trol s ENTER OK button to select the digit Repeat these steps until all digits are entered 3 To delete the last digit navigate to the Del button and press the remote control s ENTER OK button 4 After all of the digits are entered navigate to the Go button and press th...

Page 416: ...remote control s ENTER OK button to tune to that station To jump through the list more quickly navigate to the Page Up and Page Down icons on the screen Disc Menu When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc pressing the remote control s POP UP MENU button displays a list of all commands which control playback of the disc Using the options you can activate or cancel Scan play and Random play Disc ...

Page 417: ...ER OK button Disc Features control the remote DVD Blu ray Disc Player s if equipped settings of DVD being watched in the remote player Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the screen closed Set the audio to the desired source and channel Close the video screen To change the current audio mode press the remote control s MODE button This will ...

Page 418: ...Profile 1 1 BDAV DVD DVD Video DVD Audio AVCREC AVCHD DVD VR CD CD DA VCD CD TEXT DVD CD MP3 WMA AAC DivX versions 3 6 profile 3 0 Compressed Video Files DivX The Blu Ray Player is capable of playing DivX files from a CD disc usually a CD R CD RW or a DVD disc usually a DVD R DVD R DVD RW or DVD RW The Blu Ray Player always uses the file extension to determine the video format so DivX files must a...

Page 419: ...6 x 16 Maximum frame rate for progressive source 30 frames per second Maximum field rate for interlaced source 60 fields per second To change the current chapter use the remote control s or Blu Ray Player s Fast Forward button to ad vance to the next chapter or the Fast Rewind button to return to the start of the current or previous chapter DVD Blu ray BD Region Codes The DVD player Blu ray Player...

Page 420: ...o play DVD Video content recorded to a DVD R or DVD RW disc DVD ROM discs either pressed or recorded are not sup ported If you record a disc using a personal computer there may be cases where the DVD player may not be able to play some or the entire disc even if it is recorded in a compatible format and is playable on other players To help avoid playback problems use the following guide lines when...

Page 421: ... may separate from the disc become stuck and cause permanent damage to the DVD player Compressed Audio Files MP3 WMA and ACC The DVD Blu ray Player if equipped is capable of playing MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 and WMA Win dows Media Audio files from a CD Data disc usually a CD R or CD RW The DVD player always uses the file extension to determine the audio format so MP3 files must always end with the ...

Page 422: ...in play ing the next available file If you are creating your own files the recommended fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192 Kbps and the recommended fixed bit rate for WMA files is between 64 and 192 Kbps Variable bit rates are also supported For both formats the recommended sample rate is either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz To change the current file use the DVD player s 䉱 button to advance t...

Page 423: ...inning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the first track The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot conditions such as when the vehicle s interior tempera ture is above 120 F 49 C The Blu ray Player may shut down when the vehicle s interior temperature ex ceeds 140 F 60 C When this occurs the DVD Blu ray Player will display High Temp and will shut off the display until a safe tem...

Page 424: ...de then DVD setup and follow these additional instructions Using the remote control Up and Down cursor but tons highlight the Language item you want to edit and then press the remote control ENTER OK button Using the remote control Down cursor button select the Other setting then press the remote control s Right cursor button to begin editing the setting Using the remote control Up and Down cursor...

Page 425: ...he dealer where the vehicle was purchased Language Code Language Code Dutch 2311 French 1517 German 1304 Italian 1819 Portuguese 2519 Spanish 1418 Rating and Password Setup The Rating and Password settings work together to control the types of DVDs that your family watches Most DVD Video discs have a rating from 1 to 8 assigned to them where lower numbers are designated for all audi ences and high...

Page 426: ...ayer s rating to Level 8 Setting the rating to Level 1 always requires the password to play any DVD disc Not all DVD discs encode a Rating so it is still possible that discs designed for adult audiences can still play without requiring a password The default rating is Level 8 play all discs without a password and the default password is 0000 DVD Password Entry 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PAN...

Page 427: ...he remote control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits After the four digit password is entered press the remote control s ENTER OK button If the password is correct the set password screen is displayed Using the remote control s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and the remote control s Right cursor...

Page 428: ... password Select a digit use the remote control s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and then press the remote control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits After the four digit password is entered press the remote control s ENTER OK button If the password is correct the Rating Level menu is displayed ...

Page 429: ...kind By downloading Source Code you expressly assume all risk and liability associ ated with downloading and using the Source Code and complying with the user agreements that accompany each Source Code Please note that we cannot respond to any inquiries regarding the source code THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PER SONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CON SUMER ...

Page 430: ...t the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially produced film and videos and their soundtracks When a prohib ited use of an unauthorized copy is detected a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http www cinavia com To request additional information about ...

Page 431: ... U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos Symbol and DTS 2 0 Channel are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX LLC a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation ...

Page 432: ...rks of the Blu ray Disc Association Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and or its affiliates CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED Remote Sound System Controls Back View Of Steering Wheel 430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 433: ...left hand rocker switch op eration in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand switch will tune to the next preset station that you have pro grammed in the radio preset pushbutton CD Player Pressing the t...

Page 434: ...difficulty in playing a particular disc it may be damaged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condit...

Page 435: ...control the Heat ing Ventilation and Air Conditioning operations coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel When the front control is in any position other than rear the front control operates all the rear functions The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit opera tion Rear...

Page 436: ...creases as you move the control to the right from the O Off position There are seven blower speeds To allow the rear overhead control turn blower knob fully to the left past The O off position into the REAR control position 3 Front Blower Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select The blower speed increases as you move the control to the...

Page 437: ...isture on the windshield 7 Front Defrost Mode Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use Defrost mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor may operate in Mix and Defrost even if the A C button is not pressed This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield To improve fuel ...

Page 438: ...rallel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window 9 Recirculation Control Button Press this button to choose between outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle ...

Page 439: ...ode control is set to Panel the A C will engage automatically The A C can be deselected manually without disturb ing the mode control selection 10 Air Conditioning A C Button Press and release to change the current setting The indicator illuminates when ON NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for ...

Page 440: ... rear the center instrument panel outlets can be directed toward the rear seat passengers Economy Mode If ECONOMY mode is desired press the A C button to turn off the indicator light and the A C compressor Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem perature Also make sure to select only Panel Bi Level or Floor modes Max A C For maximum cooling use the A C and Recirculation mode buttons...

Page 441: ...r speed The rear blower control located in the rear overhead console has an off position and a range of blower speeds This allows the second row seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle CAUTION Interior air enters the Rear Manual Climate Control system through an intake grille located in the right side trim panel behind the third row seats The heater outlet...

Page 442: ...ontrols are locked by the front system the lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated and the rear overhead adjustments are inoperable Rear Mode Control Headliner Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air Moving the air vanes of the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow Bi Level Mode Air comes from ...

Page 443: ...e zones allowing one comfort setting driver setting for the cabin if desired The Three Zone ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passen gers The system automatically adjusts the air temperature the airflow volume amount of outside air recirculation and the airflow direction This maintains a comfortable tem perature even under changing conditio...

Page 444: ...Auto mode 7 Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display This display shows the temperature setting for the right front seat occupant 8 Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when ON Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode The blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is selected 9 Passenger Temperatur...

Page 445: ... Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between manual mode and automatic modes 13 Climate Control OFF Button Press and release to turn the Climate Control OFF If the control is OFF press any button to turn the control ON 14 Blower Control There are seven blower speeds the blower speed in creases as you move the control to the right from the lowest blower setting Performing this fun...

Page 446: ...y adjusting the driver front passenger and rear seat rotary temperature knobs Once the desired temperature is displayed the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level 3 When the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experi ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically NOTE It is not ...

Page 447: ...ce on the windshield DEFROST mode must be manually se lected to clear the windshield and side glass Air Conditioning A C The Air Conditioning A C button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system When in A C mode and the ATC is set to a cool temperature dehumidified air flows through the air outlets If Economy mode is desired press the A C button to turn off...

Page 448: ... to rear control mode Rear display below will appear Control func tions now operate rear system To return to Front screen press REAR button again or it will revert to the Front screen after six seconds 1 Mode Display This display shows the current Mode selection 2 Rear Temperature Display This display shows the temperature setting for the rear seat occupants Front ATC Panel Rear Control Display 44...

Page 449: ... outlets NOTE In many temperature positions the Bi Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets Rear Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating posit...

Page 450: ...t the rear ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off The rear ATC system is located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle 1 Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the front ATC panel This turns off the Rear Temperature Lock icon in the rear temperature knob Rear ATC Control Features 1 Blower Speed 3 Rear Mode 2 Rear Temperature 4 Rear Temperature Lock 448 UNDERST...

Page 451: ...played in English or Metric units by selecting the Display Units of Measure in customer programmable feature Refer to the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in this Section Rear Blower Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off or any fixed blower speed by rotating the knob from low to high This allows the rear seat occupants to control ...

Page 452: ...adjusted to direct the flow of air Moving the air vanes of the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow Bi Level Mode Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets NOTE In many temperature positions the Bi Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets Summer Operati...

Page 453: ...pressor damage when the system is started again Window Fogging Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy and or humid weather To clear the windows select Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed Do not use the Recirculation mode without A C for long periods as fogging may occur Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is f...

Page 454: ...Operating Tips Chart 452 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 455: ...er Starting 459 䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 460 䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 460 Key Ignition Park Interlock 462 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 462 Fuel Economy ECON Mode 463 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 464 Gear Ranges 465 䡵 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 473 Acceleration 473 Traction 474 䡵 DRIVING THROUGH WATER 474 Flowing Rising Water 474 Shallow Standing Water 475 5 ...

Page 456: ... Start Assist HSA 489 䡵 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 492 Tire Markings 492 Tire Identification Number TIN 496 Tire Terminology And Definitions 498 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 499 䡵 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 504 Tire Pressure 504 Tire Inflation Pressures 505 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 507 Radial Ply Tires 507 All Season Tires If Equipped 508 Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped 508 S...

Page 457: ... TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS 517 Base System 520 Premium System If Equipped 522 䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 526 3 6L Engine 526 Reformulated Gasoline 526 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 527 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 527 MMT In Gasoline 528 Materials Added To Fuel 528 Fuel System Cautions 529 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 530 䡵 FLEXIBLE FUEL IF EQUIPPED 530 E 85 General Information 530 Ethanol Fuel E...

Page 458: ... ADDING FUEL 534 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 534 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 536 䡵 VEHICLE LOADING 536 Vehicle Certification Label 537 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 539 Common Towing Definitions 539 Towing Tips 550 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 552 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 552 Recreational Towing All Models 552 456 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 459: ... should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Automatic Transmission The shif...

Page 460: ...eather Below 20 F Or 29 C To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater avail able from your authorized dealer is recommended If The Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in a flash fire causing serious person...

Page 461: ...UTION To prevent damage to the starter DO NOT crank the engine for more than 15 second intervals at one time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again If the engine has been flooded it may start to run but not have enough power to continue running when the key fob is released If this occurs continue cranking with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor Release the accelerator pedal a...

Page 462: ...e WARNING Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a comple...

Page 463: ...ake pedal Continued WARNING Continued Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK turn the engine OFF and remove the key fob When the ignition is in the full OFF key removal posi tion the transmissio...

Page 464: ...ransmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the full OFF key removal position The key fob can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the full OFF position and the transmission is locked in PARK when ever the ignition switch is in the full OFF position NOTE If a malfunction occurs the system will trap the key fob in the ignition switch to warn you that t...

Page 465: ... systems will change the following The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds The torque converter clutch will engage at lower engine speeds and remain on longer The engine idle speed will be lower The overall driving performance will be more conser vative Some ECON mode functions may...

Page 466: ... DRIVE position The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self calibrating therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the...

Page 467: ...before accelerating This is especially important when the engine is cold PARK P This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may shift the transmission into PARK first and then app...

Page 468: ...e brake pedal released Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift ...

Page 469: ...ey fob and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Allowing children to be alone in a vehicle unat tended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the park ing brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in ...

Page 470: ... PARK CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain REVERSE R This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift in...

Page 471: ... be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through all forward gears The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris tics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hi...

Page 472: ...d result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission remains in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to oper ate The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL may be illu minated Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam aging the transmission In th...

Page 473: ...l shift down into second and first gears normally You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automatically shifting between all available gears Tapping the shift lever to the left will activate ERS mode display the current gear in the instrument cluster and maintain that gear as the top available gear O...

Page 474: ...smission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive sixth gear The transmission will automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con ditions are present The shift lever is in the DRIVE position The transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem perature The engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera ture The vehicle speed is sufficiently high The driver is not heavily pressing the...

Page 475: ...ld This is normal Using the AutoStick shift control when the transmis sion is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive 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 diff...

Page 476: ...cient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flow...

Page 477: ... standing water This will minimize wave effects Continued CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil trans mission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any flui...

Page 478: ...ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers NOTE Increased noise levels at t...

Page 479: ...erval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho rized dealer CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited W...

Page 480: ...and place the shift lever in the PARK position The foot operated parking brake is positioned 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 When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON ...

Page 481: ...ocking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous fo...

Page 482: ...ed by an authorized dealer immediately ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS The Anti Lock Brake System ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping condi...

Page 483: ...r brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop Continued WARNING Continued The Anti Lock Brake System cannot prevent colli sions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of...

Page 484: ...If the Anti Lock Brake Warning Light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the bulb repaired as soon as possible If both the Brake Warning Light and the Anti Lock Brake Warning Light remain on the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not function ing Immediate repair to the ABS system is required Consult with your authorized dealer servi...

Page 485: ...ff mode The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin This indicates that the TCS is active If the indicator light flashes during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and ...

Page 486: ...ired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehic...

Page 487: ...g less than appropriate for the steering wheel position WARNING The Electronic Stability Control System ESC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions ESC cannot prevent all accidents including those resulting from exces sive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning ESC also c...

Page 488: ...by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch When in the Partial Off mode the TCS portion of ESC except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section has been disabled and the ESC OFF Indicator Light will be illuminated When in the Partial Off mode ESC will operate without engine torque manage ment This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow sand or gravel conditions ...

Page 489: ... snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by pressing the ESC Off switch Once the situa tion requiring ESC to be switched to the Partial Off mode is overcome turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction...

Page 490: ...itions NOTE The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momen tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON Each time the ignition is turned ON the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the ...

Page 491: ...safe location and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway Hill Start Assist HSA The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from 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 ...

Page 492: ...ith another vehicle or object Always remember the driver is responsible for brak ing the vehicle Disabling Enabling HSA If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system it can be done using the Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa tion For vehicles...

Page 493: ...o confirm HSA is disabled 10 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to it s previous setting Towing With HSA HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade when pulling a trailer WARNING If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch If so when the brake pedal is released there may not be enoug...

Page 494: ...responsible for braking the vehicle HSA Off If you wish to turn off the HSA system it can be done using the Customer Programmable Features in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Si...

Page 495: ...ight Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only Temporary high pressure com pact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into th...

Page 496: ...r tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T or S 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 494 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 497: ...ximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 ...

Page 498: ...aximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including the date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire Look for the TIN on the outboard side ...

Page 499: ... tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire wa...

Page 500: ...d 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 maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pres sure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pap...

Page 501: ...ng Information Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door B Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 ...

Page 502: ...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 Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section of this manual Tire An...

Page 503: ...t of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg 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 lbs or XXX kg on your vehic...

Page 504: ... and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 NOTE If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle The follow ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations ...

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Page 506: ...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 Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect ve hicle handl...

Page 507: ...Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering NOTE Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and unpredictable steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or ri...

Page 508: ...um infla tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C...

Page 509: ...under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious 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 w...

Page 510: ...d Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires be aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold driving conditions For more information contact a au thorized dealer Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or mountain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall Use summ...

Page 511: ...in look and function to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehic...

Page 512: ...nally 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 original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use...

Page 513: ...hen stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping 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 explode and injur...

Page 514: ...res in this section for further infor mation Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven Performance tires tires with a speed rating of V or higher and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main tenance schedule is highly recommended 1 Worn Tire ...

Page 515: ...Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart ex ample found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a t...

Page 516: ...index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires w...

Page 517: ...serve the following precautions Because of restricted traction device clearance be tween tires and other suspension components it is important that only traction devices in good condi tion are used Broken devices can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate device breakage Remove the damaged parts of the device before further use Install device as tight...

Page 518: ...ey wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals The r...

Page 519: ...decreases the tire pressure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after a vehicle has not been driven for more than three hours and in outside ambient temperature Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also...

Page 520: ...ce the updated tire pressures have been received NOTE The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h to receive this infor mation For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than three hours tire placard pressure of 35 psi 241 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 30 psi 207 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F...

Page 521: ...valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPMS sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to over...

Page 522: ...ring Sensors TPMS Telltale Warning Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster a LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will display in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low Should this occur you should stop as soon as possib...

Page 523: ...xt to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals Accumulation of excessive snow and or ice around the wheels or wheel housings Using tire chains on the vehicle Using wheels tires not equipped with TPMS sensors Vehicles With Compact Spare The compact spare tire if equipped does not have a TPMS...

Page 524: ...re warning limit in any of the four active road tires NOTE The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h for the TPMS to receive this information Premium System If Equipped The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev els Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings ...

Page 525: ...sure value s will stop flashing and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure s have been received NOTE The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h to receive this infor mation SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system ...

Page 526: ...SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is then followed by a graphic display with pressure values still shown This indicates that the pres sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be in the correct vehicle position The system still needs to be serviced as long as the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message exists Vehicles With Compact Spare The compact spare tire if equipped does not have...

Page 527: ...r 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 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires NOTE The vehicle m...

Page 528: ...t 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 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter WWFC which defi...

Page 529: ...l Use of these Continued CAUTION Continued blends may result in starting and drivability prob lems damage critical fuel system components cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard and or cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illumi nate Pump labels should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 10 Ethanol Problems that result from using gasoline containing Methanol or gasoli...

Page 530: ...anese Tricarbonyl is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used ...

Page 531: ...onverter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser vice Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle p...

Page 532: ...hicle Continued WARNING Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main tenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open FLEXIBLE FUEL IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles can be id...

Page 533: ...CAUTION Only vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can operate on E 85 E 85 Fuel Cap E 85 Badge 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 ...

Page 534: ... these two fuels For best results a refueling pattern that avoids alternat ing between E 85 and unleaded gasoline is recom mended When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that You do not add less than 5 gallons 19 Liters when refueling You drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles 8 km Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and or significant ...

Page 535: ...uring ex tensive fleet testing to provide additional protection to Chrysler Group LLC engines Use MOPAR or an equivalent oil meeting the specification MS 6395 Starting The characteristics of E 85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range of 0 F 18 C to 32 F 0 C you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start and a deteri...

Page 536: ...nol compatible components can damage your vehicle Maintenance CAUTION Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85 in your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect drivability ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this ...

Page 537: ...r Light MIL to turn on due to fuel vapors escaping from the system To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling WARNING Never 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 when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula tions and may cause the MI...

Page 538: ...ehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information Tighten the fuel filler cap until a clicking sound is heard This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is properly tightened Refer to Onboard Diagnostic Sys tem in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion If the problem continues the message wil...

Page 539: ...VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rea...

Page 540: ...occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are added Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the front and rear GAWR The best way to figure out the...

Page 541: ...TE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door for your vehicle s GVWR and GAWRs TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain the New Veh...

Page 542: ...istribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certifica tion Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING 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 veh...

Page 543: ...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 accordance with the manufacturer s directions it pro vides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering...

Page 544: ...r weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch In dustry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg R...

Page 545: ...tic 8 750 lbs 3 969 kg 40 sq ft 3 72 sq m Up to 2 persons Luggage 3 600 lbs 1 633 kg 360 lbs 163 kg 8 750 lbs 3 969 kg 40 sq ft 3 72 sq m 3 to 5 persons Luggage 3 350 lbs 1 519 kg 335 lbs 152 kg 8 750 lbs 3 969 kg 40 sq ft 3 72 sq m 6 to 7 persons Luggage 3 000 lbs 1 360 kg 300 lbs 136 kg For vehicles equipped with Fold in Floor seating the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs 45 kg Ref...

Page 546: ...GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch Consider the following items when co...

Page 547: ...ponents 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 damaged Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the he...

Page 548: ...ssion 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 hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the...

Page 549: ...iler 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 higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR ...

Page 550: ...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 551: ...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 552: ...Electronic Range Select ERS shift control to select a lower gear range NOTE Using a lower gear range while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop T...

Page 553: ...y loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods shift the transmission i...

Page 554: ...ront wheels are OFF the ground This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer If using a tow dolly follow this procedure 1 Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly 3 Firmly apply the parking brake Place the transmis sion in PARK 4 Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly follow ing t...

Page 555: ...o the drive train will result CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 ...

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Page 557: ...Usage Precautions 561 Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT 563 䡵 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 569 Torque Specifications 569 䡵 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING IF EQUIPPED 570 Jack Location 571 Spare Tire Removal 572 To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut 573 Spare Tire Tools 575 Spare Tire Removal Instructions 576 Preparations For Jacking 578 Jacking Instructions 579 Securing The Compact Spare Tire 586 6 ...

Page 558: ...nstallation 588 䡵 JUMP STARTING 590 Preparations For Jump Start 590 Jump Starting Procedure 592 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 594 䡵 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 595 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 597 556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 559: ... 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 In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed NOTE There are steps tha...

Page 560: ...r 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 punctures up to 6 mm in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire TIREFIT can be used in out...

Page 561: ...t is stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area 1 Open the liftgate 2 Turn the two rear left side trim panel latches to release the trim panel TIREFIT Kit Location TIREFIT Kit 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 ...

Page 562: ...lug located on bottom side of TIREFIT Kit Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and turn to this position for air pump operation only Use the Black Air Pump Hose 7 when selecting this mode TIREFIT Components 560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 563: ...sure Monitoring System TPMS to become inoperable It is recommended that you take your vehicle to an autho rized dealer to have the sensor function checked Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 prior to the expiration date printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label to assure optimum operation of the system Refer to Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT section F Sealant Bott...

Page 564: ...cting sealant into them The TIREFIT Sealant is only in tended to seal punctures less than 6 mm diameter in the tread of your vehicle Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses WARNING Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle unde...

Page 565: ...r skin Change clothing as soon as possible if there is any contact with clothing Continued WARNING Continued TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex In case of an allergic reaction or rash consult a physician immediately Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children If swallowed rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting Consult a physician immediately Se...

Page 566: ...IREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire 4 Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 onto the valve stem 5 Uncoil the Power Plug 8 and insert the plug into the vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet NOTE Do not remove foreign objects e g screws or nails from the tire C Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire Always start the engi...

Page 567: ...for assistance NOTE If the Mode Select Knob 5 is on Air Mode and the pump is operating air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose 7 only not the Sealant Hose 6 If the sealant white fluid does flow through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through hose typically takes 30 70 seconds As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose 6 the Pressure Gauge 3 ...

Page 568: ... disconnect the Sealant Hose 6 from the valve stem reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage location Quickly proceed to D Drive Ve hicle CAUTION The metal end fitting from Power Plug 8 may get hot after use so it should be handled carefully Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 can result in seal...

Page 569: ...vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet 3 Uncoil the Air Pump Hose 7 black in color and screw the fitting at the end of hose 7 onto the valve stem 4 Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge 3 If tire pressure is less than 19 psi 1 3 Bar The tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further Call for assistance If the tire pressure is 19 psi 1 3 Bar or higher 1 Press t...

Page 570: ...ervice kit F Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement 1 Uncoil the Sealant Hose 6 clear in color 2 Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle 3 Press the Sealant Bottle release button The Sealant Bottle 1 will pop up Remove the bottle and dispose of it accordingly 4 Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT housing 5 Position the new Sealant Bottle 1...

Page 571: ...sing a properly calibrated torque wrench Torque Specifications Lug Nut Bolt Torque Lug Nut Bolt Size Lug Nut Bolt Socket Size 100 Ft Lbs 135 N m M12 x 1 25 19 mm Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles Tighten the lug nuts bolts in a s...

Page 572: ...the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING IF EQUIPPED 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 Continued Torque Patterns 570 WHAT TO DO IN EMER...

Page 573: ...he vehicle is on a jack The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location The jack jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area Turn the two cover latches...

Page 574: ...the center of the vehicle between the front doors by means of a cable winch mechanism The spare tire drive nut is located on the floor under a plastic cap at the front of the floor console or under front super console forward bin liner Spare Tire Location 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 575: ...onsole configurations Super Console For vehicles equipped with the Super Console the spare tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console 1 Pull the lower drawer out from the rear of the floor console to gain clear access of the tire winch drive nut Super Console 1 Lower Drawer 2 Front Drawer 3 Front Drawer Liner 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 ...

Page 576: ...r from the console s storage compart ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut Premium Base Cargo Center Console Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug if equipped to access the winch drive nut Drive Nut Access Winch Cover Assembly Plug If Equipped 574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 577: ...ed into a spare tire hook to remove the compact spare tire cover assembly from under the vehicle or a Winch T handle to raise lower the compact spare tire cover assembly Assembled T handle A Spare Tire Hook T handle B Extension 1 C Extension 2 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 ...

Page 578: ...beneath the center console area 1 Assemble the spare tire tools into a T handle and place the square end over the spare tire winch drive nut Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A Spare Tire Hook T handle B Extension 1 C Extension 2 Spare Tire And Cover 576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 579: ...e only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch 3 To remove the compact spare tire cover assembly assemble the winch T handle extensions to form a spare tire hook and pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle NOTE If either front tire is flat it may be necessary to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire cover assembly from under the v...

Page 580: ...king 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface Avoid ice 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 wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever into PARK Removing Wheel Spacer 578 WHAT TO DO IN EMER...

Page 581: ... follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle 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 REVE...

Page 582: ...c To assure that compact spare tires flat or inflated are securely stowed compact spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle NOTE Refer to the Compact Spare Tire section of Tires General Information for information about the compact spare tire...

Page 583: ...e sill flange of the vehicle body CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated Rear jack locations are between a pair of down facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body Jack Locations Rear Jacking Locations 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 ...

Page 584: ...Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and is located 6 in 150 mm from door edge Rear Jack Engaged Front Jack Locations 582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 585: ... under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift 3 Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right using the swivel wrench Raise the vehicle only until the t...

Page 586: ... off Then pull the wheel off the hub 6 Install the compact spare tire Lightly tighten the lug nuts CAUTION Be sure to mount the compact spare tire with the valve stem facing outward The vehicle could be damaged if the compact spare tire is mounted incorrectly WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure...

Page 587: ...mpact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo area Do not stow the deflated tire in the compact spare tire location Have the full sized tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible 11 Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle Reassemble the winch handle extensions to form a T and fit the winch T handle over the drive nut Rotate the nut to the right until the winch mechanism c...

Page 588: ...spare tire with the cover assembly in the place provided CAUTION The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T handle only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch 2 Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle 3 Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down and...

Page 589: ...and serious personal injury 4 Using the winch T handle rotate the drive nut to the right until the compact spare tire cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle 5 Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the winch mechanism click three times It cannot be overtightened Check under the vehicle to ensure the compact spare tire cover assembly is positioned co...

Page 590: ...s with wheel covers install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap 1 Valve Stem 4 Wheel Cover 2 Valve Notch 5 Mounting Stud 3 Wheel Lug Nut 588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 591: ...nd by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 6 Refer to Torque Specifications in this section for proper wheel lug nut torque 7 After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 1 Mount the road tire on the axle 2 Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut towa...

Page 592: ...improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur WARNING Do not...

Page 593: ...nadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks 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 accessorie...

Page 594: ...procedure could result in per sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex plosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post of the discharged vehicle 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of ...

Page 595: ...few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery Once the engine is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence 6 Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the negative post of the vehicle with the discharged battery 7 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the posit...

Page 596: ...the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure Allow the en gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the ...

Page 597: ...e and tires A tire could Continued WARNING Continued 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 matter what the speed SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position you...

Page 598: ...lar tool into the access hole and push and hold the override release lever forward 6 Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 7 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL 8 Reinstall the shift lever override access cover Shift Lever Override Access Cover 596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 599: ...fting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose following equip ment manufacturer s instructions Use of safety chains is mandatory Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brackets State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed If y...

Page 600: ...rans mission may result The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not available and the transmission is operable the vehicle may be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground under the following conditions The transmission must be in NEUTRAL The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles 24 km The towing speed must ...

Page 601: ...e severe transmission damage Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 ...

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Page 603: ...ND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS 605 䡵 REPLACEMENT PARTS 607 䡵 DEALER SERVICE 607 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 608 Engine Oil 609 Engine Oil Filter 611 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 611 Exhaust System 612 Maintenance Free Battery 614 Air Conditioner Maintenance 616 Body Lubrication 618 Windshield Wiper Blades 619 Cooling System 620 Brake System 627 Automatic Transmission 629 7 ...

Page 604: ... STORAGE 645 䡵 REPLACEMENT BULBS 646 䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT 647 Headlamps 647 Front Park Turn Signal Lamps 648 Fog Lamps 648 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal Side Marker And Backup Lamps 649 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 650 License Lamp 650 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 651 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 652 Engine 652 Chassis 653 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 605: ...e Coolant Reservoir 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Battery 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Totally Integrated Power Module Fuses 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 ...

Page 606: ...rs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is run...

Page 607: ...ISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states that require an Inspection and Mainte nance I M this check verifies the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is functioning and is not on when the engine is running and that the OBD II ...

Page 608: ... being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OB...

Page 609: ...Warranty DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your ...

Page 610: ...r negatively impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealer or qualified repair center Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter vals Do not use chemical flushes in these compo nents as the chemicals can damag...

Page 611: ...sult in a MAX reading on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for further informa tion NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals...

Page 612: ...approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 such as Pennzoil Shell Helix or equivalent 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 the Engine Com partment illustration in ...

Page 613: ...filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer s engines have...

Page 614: ...efficient service MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom mended 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 fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is dam...

Page 615: ...ystem can con tact 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 control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor mance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In th...

Page 616: ...ne 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 pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wi...

Page 617: ...r 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 CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and are...

Page 618: ...ew Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty informat...

Page 619: ... refrigerants A C Air Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING Do not remove the A C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result The A C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box Perform the following procedure to re place the filter 1 Open the glove compartment and remove all contents 2 Push in on the ...

Page 620: ... often 7 Rotate the glove compartment door back into position Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubri cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet easy opera tion and to protect against rust and wear Prior ...

Page 621: ... 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 blades...

Page 622: ...th water as directed on the container aids cleaning action reduces the freezing point to avoid line clogging and is not harmful to paint or trim Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position The fan is temperature controlled and can start at anytime the ignition switch is in the ON position You or oth...

Page 623: ...he connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant antifreeze from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant anti freeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bo...

Page 624: ...cified Organic Additive Technology OAT en gine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection Organic Additive Technology OAT engine cool ant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology HOAT en gine coolant antifreeze or any globally compat ible coolant antifreeze If a non OAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the co...

Page 625: ...0 000 km before replacement To prevent reduc ing this extended maintenance period it is important that you use the same engine coolant OAT coolant conform ing to MS 12106 throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology OAT engine coolant antifreeze that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan dard MS 12106 When adding engine co...

Page 626: ...ad to severe internal engine damage If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your local authorized dealer Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types is not recom mended and can result in cooling system damage If HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency have a authorized dealer drain flush and refill with OAT coolant conforming to MS 12106 as soon as possible Cooling Syst...

Page 627: ...ules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is ad...

Page 628: ...vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle If engine coolant anti freeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant expansion bottle must also be protected against freez ing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additions are required the cooling system...

Page 629: ...can result in abnormally Continued WARNING Continued high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing underhood services or immediately if the Brake System Warning Light indicates system failure Clean t...

Page 630: ...on the original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir Continued WARNING Continued To avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cau...

Page 631: ...flushes should be used in any transmission only the approved lubricant should be used CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turer s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for fluid specifica tions S...

Page 632: ... fluid level using a special service dipstick If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans mission fluid level checked Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission damage CAUTION If a transmission fluid leak occurs visit your autho rized dealer immediately Severe transmission dam age may occur...

Page 633: ...e an adverse effect on paint metal trim and under body protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Sto...

Page 634: ...shers exceeding 1 200 psi 8 274 kPa can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch the...

Page 635: ... with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non abrasive non acidic cleaner For chrome wheels use MOPAR Chrome Cleaner Part 04318013 or equivalent For aluminum wheels use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner Part 04796239AB or equivalent CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polish...

Page 636: ... soap residue Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Instrument Panel Surfaces The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections in the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesirable reflections Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface Cleaning Interior Trim I...

Page 637: ...nia 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 is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights that are lighter and less...

Page 638: ...nna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratchin...

Page 639: ...ing at one edge to ease removal Cleaning The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe or you may follow the cleaning procedure below Soak the liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap Let soak for approximately 30 minutes After 30 minutes pull the liner from the water and dip it back into the water about six times This will loosen any remaining debris Rinse the...

Page 640: ...ff and or disengaged If the replaced fuse blows again contact an autho rized dealer Continued WARNING Continued If a general protection fuse for safety systems air bag system braking system power unit systems engine system gearbox system or steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment nea...

Page 641: ... system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the following table Totally ...

Page 642: ...ilock Brakes Pump Stability Control System J7 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes Valve Stability Control System J8 40 Amp Green Power Memory Seat If Equipped J9 40 Amp Green Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle Motor Flex Fuel If Equipped J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash Manifold Tuning Valve If Equipped J11 30 Amp Pink Power Sliding Door Module Anti Theft Module If Equipped J12 30 Amp Pink HVAC Rear Blower Radia...

Page 643: ... Blue Powertrain Control Module Trans Range J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO HI J21 20 Amp Blue Front Rear Washer J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module M1 15 Amp Blue Rear Center Brake Lamp Brake Switch M2 20 Amp Yellow Front Fog Lamps M3 20 Amp Yellow Front Rear Axle Locker Vacuum Pump Motor M4 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow M5 25 Amp Natural Inverter 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6...

Page 644: ...t If Equipped M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat If Equipped M10 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw Video System Satellite Radio DVD Hands Free Module Universal Garage Door Opener Vanity Lamp Streaming Video Module If Equipped M11 10 Amp Red Climate Control System M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier Radio M13 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Cluster SIREN Clock Module Multi Function Control Switch If Equipped M14 20 Amp...

Page 645: ...t Tail License Park Lamp Running Lamps M18 15 Amp Blue Right Tail Park Run Lamp M19 25 Amp Natural Powertrain M20 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Light Switch Bank Steer ing Column Module Switch Steering Wheel M21 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain M22 10 Amp Red Horn M23 10 Amp Red Horn M24 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump Diesel Lift Pump If Equipped M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirro...

Page 646: ...odule Power Folding Mirror M31 20 Amp Yellow Back Up Lamps M32 10 Amp Red Airbag Module THATCHUM If Equipped M33 10 Amp Red Powertrain M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist Heater Climate Control Module Head lamp Wash Compass Rear Camera Door Lamps Flashlight Relay Diesel Cabin Heater Rad Fan Diesel If Equipped M35 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 3 Instrument Panel or with Console Ce...

Page 647: ...ou may want to take steps to protect your battery You may do the following Remove the 60 Amp cartridge in the Totally Integrated Power Module TIPM labeled Ignition Off Draw IOD Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blowe...

Page 648: ... 578 Overhead Console Read ing Lamps PC579 Bulb Number Removable Console Lamp If Equipped 194 Visor Vanity Lamps 6501966 NOTE For lighted switches see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Headlamp H11 Fog Lamp If Equipped PSX24W Front Side Marker Park Turn Signal 3757A or PY27 7W Rear Tail Stop Turn Sig nal Lamp LED Serviced at Autho rized Dealer 646 MAINT...

Page 649: ... back into a vapor Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process Headlamps 1 Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp housing 2 Slide the red lock tab rearward on the connector then depress the tab and remove the connector from the bulb 3 Twist the headlamp bulb and pull the bulb from the headlamp housing 4 Install the new headlamp bulb and twist until locked into the ...

Page 650: ...ear side of the fascia remove the push pin and lower the hinged access door on the air dam 1 From behind the bumper fascia or the access panel on the air dam squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and pull straight out from the fog lamp CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surfac...

Page 651: ...iber stick or similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to disengage the two ball studs 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 The PRY location is best closest to the studs while dislodging them separately Tail Lamp Assembly Screws 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 ...

Page 652: ...ized dealer License Lamp The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light bar and above the license plate 1 Using a small screwdriver press inward the locking tab on the outboard side of the lamp assembly and pull down on the lamp assembly for removal 2 Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assembly and pull the bulb out to remove 3 Push the bulb into the socket twist the socket into...

Page 653: ...iters Cooling System 3 6L Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Cool ant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12106 13 4 Quarts 12 6 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level Add 2 9 Qts 2 8 L if equipped with a rear heater 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 ...

Page 654: ... Material Standard MS 12106 Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the require ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 such as MOPAR Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Sele...

Page 655: ...ffect the function or performance of your transmission We recommend MOPAR ATF 4 Fluid Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 ...

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Page 658: ... last reset Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil C...

Page 659: ...chedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregu lar wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with d...

Page 660: ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers 32 000 48 000 64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints X X X X X Inspect front suspension tie rod ends boot seals and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings replace as necessary X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filt...

Page 661: ... 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Replace cabin air conditioning filter X X X X X X X Replace spark plugs 3 6L en gine X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever comes first X X Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your ve hicle for any of the following po lice taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X 8 M A I N ...

Page 662: ...1 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers 32 000 48 000 64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter X Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary X The spark plug change interval is mileage based only yearly intervals do not apply 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 660 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 663: ...nt If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle 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 661 ...

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Page 665: ...IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 665 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 666 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 666 In Mexico Contact 666 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 667 Service Contract 667 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 668 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 668 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 668 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 668 In Canada 669 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 669 9 ...

Page 666: ...䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 671 Treadwear 671 Traction Grades 671 Temperature Grades 672 664 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 667: ... 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 dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 668: ...rer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealer 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 Phone 800...

Page 669: ...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 670: ... wear 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 PARTS MOPAR fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 671: ...da 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 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may...

Page 672: ...led vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshoot ing 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 specialists to ac quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC v...

Page 673: ...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 674: ...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 676: ...451 Air Conditioning Rear Zone 438 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 616 Air Conditioning System 433 Air Conditioning System Zone Control 433 Air Pressure Tires 505 Alarm Light 320 Alarm Security Alarm 17 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 372 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 622 Disposal 625 Anti Lock Warning Light 315 Appearance Care 631 Ashtray 279 Assistance Towing 159 Assist Hill...

Page 677: ...eat 118 Blind Spot Monitoring 136 Body Mechanism Lubrication 618 B Pillar Location 499 Brake Assist System 484 Brake Control System Electronic 482 Brake Fluid 653 Brake System 627 Fluid Check 627 Parking 478 Warning Light 320 Brake Transmission Interlock 462 Bulb Replacement 647 Bulbs Light 120 Calibration Compass 341 Camera Rear 249 Capacities Fluid 651 Caps Filler Fuel 534 Power Steering 477 Rad...

Page 678: ...116 Child Restraint 90 Child Safety Locks 48 Clean Air Gasoline 526 Climate Control 433 Clock 351 Coat Hook 285 Coin Holder 286 Cold Weather Operation 458 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 432 Compact Spare Tire 509 Compass 340 Compass Calibration 341 Compass Variance 341 Computer Trip Travel 338 Connector UCI 376 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 376 Conserving Fuel 336 Console 286 Console Floor 286 Con...

Page 679: ... Daytime Running Lights 223 Dealer Service 607 Defroster Windshield 119 Delay Intermittent Wipers 229 Diagnostic System Onboard 604 Dimmer Control 224 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 630 Oil Engine 609 Power Steering 477 Disabled Vehicle Towing 597 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 625 Door Locks 34 Door Opener Garage 257 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 474 Driving to Ac...

Page 680: ...trol System Maintenance 605 Engine Air Cleaner 611 Block Heater 460 Break In Recommendations 116 Checking Oil Level 609 Compartment 603 Compartment Identification 603 Coolant Antifreeze 621 Cooling 620 Exhaust Gas Caution 117 Flooded Starting 458 Fuel Requirements 526 Oil 609 Oil Selection 609 Oil Synthetic 611 Overheating 557 Starting 457 Temperature Gauge 322 Engine Oil Viscosity 610 Engine Oil ...

Page 681: ...ange 533 Engine Oil 533 Fuel Requirements 530 Maintenance 534 Replacement Parts 534 Starting 533 Flooded Engine Starting 458 Floor Console 286 Fluid Capacities 651 Fluid Leaks 121 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 630 Brake 627 Cooling System 621 Power Steering 477 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 652 Fog Lights 224 Fog Light Service 648 Fold in Floor Stow n Go Seating 196 Freeing A Stu...

Page 682: ...l Flexible 530 Fueling 534 Fuel Optimizer 336 Fuel Saver 336 Fuses 638 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 257 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 534 Gasoline Clean Air 526 Gasoline Fuel 526 Conserving 336 Gasoline Reformulated 526 Gauges Coolant Temperature 322 Fuel 319 Speedometer 319 Tachometer 312 Gear Ranges 465 Gear Select Lever Override 595 General Information 17 Glass Cleaning 636 Gross Axle Weight Rating 53...

Page 683: ...eater Engine Block 460 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 227 Hill Start Assist 489 Hitches Trailer Towing 542 HomeLink Garage Door Opener 257 Hood Release 219 Hook Coat 285 Ignition 14 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 14 Illuminated Entry 19 Immobilizer Sentry Key 15 Infant Restraint 90 Information Center Vehicle 326 Inside Rearview Mirror 130 Instrument Cluster 310 Instrument Panel and Controls ...

Page 684: ...0 Key In Reminder 15 Keyless Entry System 20 Key Programming 17 Key Replacement 16 Keys 12 Key Sentry Immobilizer 15 Lane Change Assist 227 Lap Shoulder Belts 59 Latches 121 Hood 219 Lead Free Gasoline 526 Leaks Fluid 121 Life of Tires 512 Liftgate 51 Light Bulbs 120 Lights 120 Airbag 82 Alarm 320 Anti Lock 315 Automatic Headlights 222 Back Up 649 Battery Saver 228 Brake Assist Warning 487 Brake W...

Page 685: ...y 19 Interior 224 License 650 Lights On Reminder 223 Low Fuel 323 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 317 Oil Pressure 323 Park 648 Passing 228 Reading 253 Rear Servicing 649 Rear Tail 649 Seat Belt Reminder 322 Security Alarm 320 Service 646 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 317 Side Marker 649 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 316 Traction Control 487 Turn Signal 120 Voltage 323 Warning Instr...

Page 686: ...eat 215 Memory Seat 133 Methanol 527 Mini Trip Computer 338 Mirrors 130 Automatic Dimming 131 Electric Remote 133 Exterior Folding 132 Heated 134 Memory 215 Outside 132 Rearview 130 Vanity 135 Mode Fuel Saver 336 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 517 Mopar Parts 607 MTBE ETBE 527 Multi Function Control Lever 226 New Vehicle Break In Period 116 Occupant Restraints 55 ...

Page 687: ...gnostic System 604 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 257 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 130 Overhead Console 252 Overhead Travel Information Center 252 Overheating Engine 322 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 Paint Care 631 Panic Alarm 25 Parking Brake 478 ParkSense System Rear 240 Pedals Adjustable 235 Personal Settings 343 Pets Transporting 113 Placard Tire and Loading Inform...

Page 688: ...itioning 438 Rear Camera 249 Rear Cross Path 142 Rear Heater 438 Rear ParkSense System 240 Rearview Mirrors 130 Rear Window Features 295 Reclining Front Seats 191 Recorder Event Data 88 Recreational Towing 552 Reformulated Gasoline 526 Refrigerant 617 Reminder Seat Belt 72 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 430 Remote Starting System 30 Removable Floor Console 291 Repla...

Page 689: ...Maintenance 656 Seat Belt Maintenance 637 Seat Belt Reminder 72 Seat Belts 55 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 64 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 64 And Pregnant Women 73 Child Restraint 90 Extender 73 Front Seat 59 Inspection 118 Pretensioners 67 Rear Seat 59 Seats 182 Adjustment 182 Fold in Floor Stow n Go 196 Memory 215 Power 183 Reclining 191 Stow n Go Fold in Floor 196 Security Alarm 17 Selection...

Page 690: ...l Cruise Control 237 Speedometer 319 Starting 457 Automatic Transmission 457 Cold Weather 458 Engine Fails to Start 458 Remote 30 Starting and Operating 457 Starting Procedures 457 Steering Power 476 Tilt Column 232 Wheel Heated 233 Wheel Tilt 232 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 430 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 430 Storage 645 Storage Bin 279 Storage Vehicle 451 Storing Your Vehicle ...

Page 691: ...rkings 492 Tires 120 Aging Life of Tires 512 Air Pressure 504 Chains 514 Changing 570 Compact Spare 509 General Information 504 High Speed 507 Inflation Pressures 505 Jacking 570 Life of Tires 512 Load Capacity 499 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 517 Pressure Warning Light 316 Quality Grading 671 Radial 507 Replacement 513 Rotation 516 Safety 492 Sizes 494 Snow Tires 508 Spare Tire 572 Spinning 511 T...

Page 692: ... 551 Hitches 542 Minimum Requirements 545 Tips 550 Trailer and Tongue Weight 544 Wiring 549 Trailer Towing Guide 543 Trailer Weight 543 Transmission 629 Automatic 460 Fluid 629 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 27 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink 257 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 Transporting Pets 113 Tread Wear Indicators 511 Trip Odometer 313 Turn Signals 312 UCI ...

Page 693: ...Viscosity Engine Oil 610 Voice Recognition System VR 176 Warning Flasher Hazard 557 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 312 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 668 Washer Adding Fluid 619 Washing Vehicle 631 Water Driving Through 474 Wind Buffeting 43 Window Fogging 451 Windows 38 Power 38 Rear Vent 38 Windshield Defroster 119 Windshield Washers 228 Windshield Wiper Blades 619 W...

Page 694: ...ld be used in mounting s Magnets may affect the accuracy s on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special pre...

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