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Dodge 2014 Avenger, Owner'S Manual

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4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be

placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the
jack head is properly engaged to the jacking location
on the wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle
until you are sure the jack is securely engaged.

WARNING!

Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.

Jack Engaged (Front Jacking Location)

Jack Engaged (Rear Jacking Location)

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Summary of Contents for 2014 Avenger

Page 1: ...Avenger 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 103 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 485 10 INDEX 495 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: ...nt information Observe all Warnings and Cau tions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears stamped on the right front door sill under the sill moulding and printed on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window...

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: ...cement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 18 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 19 Rearming The System 19 To Arm The System 19 To Disarm The System 20 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED 21 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE IF EQUIPPED 22 To Unlock The Doors 22 To Lock The Doors 25 To Unlatch The Trunk 26 Using The Panic Alarm 26 Programming Additional Transmitters 26 2 ...

Page 12: ... Down If Equipped 37 Auto Window Up With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped 38 Window Lockout Switch 39 Wind Buffeting 39 䡵 TRUNK RELEASE 40 䡵 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING 40 Trunk Internal Emergency Release 41 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 41 Lap Shoulder Belts 45 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 51 Rear Seat Belts 51 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 51 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equ...

Page 13: ...Bag System Components 62 Advanced Front Air Bag Features 62 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls 66 Event Data Recorder EDR 73 Child Restraints 74 Transporting Pets 96 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 96 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 97 Transporting Passengers 97 Exhaust Gas 98 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 99 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 101 2 THINGS TO KNOW B...

Page 14: ...r your vehicle locks These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up Vehicle Key 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 15: ...ever in PARK Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position push the key and cylinder inward rotate the key to the LOCK position and remove the key Ignition Switch Positions 1 LOCK 3 ON RUN 2 ACC ACCESSORY 4 START 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ...

Page 16: ...ive for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches radio hands free system if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi tion Opening either front door w...

Page 17: ... doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key NOTE The Key In Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position With either front door open and the key in the ignition neither the power door locks nor Remote Keyless Entry RKE transm...

Page 18: ...is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle During normal operation after turning the ignition switch the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the Vehicle Security Light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics In addition if the Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check it ...

Page 19: ...the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro gramming procedure This procedure consists of pro gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics A blank key is one which has never been ...

Page 20: ...cate that programming is com plete the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off The new Sentry Key is programmed The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter will also be pro grammed during this procedure Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key contact your authorized dealer for details NOTE If a programmed key i...

Page 21: ...l flash and the Vehicle Security Light in the cluster will flash Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes Rearming The System If something triggers the alarm and no action is taken to disarm it the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself To Arm The S...

Page 22: ...e button on the instrument panel and the HomeLink Garage Door Opener if equipped To Disarm The System Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or insert a valid Sentry Key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON START position NOTE The driver s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm The Vehicle S...

Page 23: ...h three times and the horn will chirp three times when unlocking the vehicle with a valid RKE transmitter to alert the driver ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you press the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE trans mitter or open any door This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors if equipped Refer to Mirrors in Understandin...

Page 24: ...mitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables all buttons on the RKE transmitter To Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver s door or twice to unlock all doors The turn signal lights will fl...

Page 25: ...ammed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds but not longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to ret...

Page 26: ...ing the UNLOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE If there is no key in the ignition switch pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmi...

Page 27: ...pped with EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans mitter for at least 4 seconds but not longer than 10 seconds Then press the PANIC button while still h...

Page 28: ...ll flash the horn will pulse on and off and the Illuminated Entry system if equipped will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph 8 km h or greater NOTE You may need to be close to the vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the Radio Frequency RF nois...

Page 29: ...a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To assemble the RKE transmitter case snap the two halves together General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that ...

Page 30: ...PPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter 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 How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remo...

Page 31: ... 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 start prema turely Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Start Aborted Hood Ajar Remote Start Aborted Trunk Ajar Rem...

Page 32: ...security power window operation is disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive times two 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur The engine stalls or RPM exceeds...

Page 33: ...The Vehicle Before the end of the 15 minute cycle press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm if equipped Then insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON RUN position NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position in order to drive the vehicle DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks To lock each door ...

Page 34: ...ber 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 Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thiev...

Page 35: ... your authorized dealer for service Auto Unlock On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en abled 2 The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 m...

Page 36: ...he key in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON RUN and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position 3 Press the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming 5 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in acco...

Page 37: ...ely one quarter turn to the lock position or counter clockwise to the unlock position as indicated by the stamped icons WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child Protection locks are engaged Child Protection Door Lock Location Child Lock Control 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 ...

Page 38: ...p down switches that give you fingertip control of all four power win dows There is a single window control on the front and rear passenger s door trim panel which operates the front and rear passenger door windows The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN or ACC position and when the accessory delay feature is active AUTO Power Window Switch 36 THINGS TO KN...

Page 39: ...sh the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop To cancel the Auto Down movement operate the switch either in the up or down direction and release the switch For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Openin...

Page 40: ...w switch to close the window Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close window manually WARNING When the window is almost closed there is no anti pinch protection To avoid personal injury be sure to clear your arms hands fingers and all objects from the ...

Page 41: ...of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with th...

Page 42: ...osed or if the trip button is depressed With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the key out the word dECK will display until the trunk is closed On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles the words Trunk Ajar will display TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the trunk either by climbing into the trunk from outside or through the in...

Page 43: ...ed inside the trunk the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow in the dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions Trunk Internal Emergency Release 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 ...

Page 44: ... webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible If you will be carrying children too small for adult sized sea...

Page 45: ...nts or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 2 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child seat must ride in the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to Child Restraints You should read the instruction...

Page 46: ...s wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Continued WARNING Continued Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC and Sea...

Page 47: ...pen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times ...

Page 48: ...could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Continued WARNING Continued Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in a collision hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their...

Page 49: ...y The lap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you prop erly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Pulling Out The Latch Plate 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 ...

Page 50: ...trong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder 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 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 48 THINGS TO...

Page 51: ... be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdo men Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immedi ately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt o...

Page 52: ...blies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 to create a fold that begins immed...

Page 53: ...r down to make sure that it is locked in position Rear Seat Belts The shoulder belt anchorages of the rear three point belts are nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passen gers on sedans The center belt is mounted to the rear shelf panel and exits through a bezel in the panel Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automa...

Page 54: ...s case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort ably wrap around the occupant s mid section Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The Automatic Locking Mode is avail...

Page 55: ...actor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor ALR feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Manag...

Page 56: ...ner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately Supplemental Active Head Restraints AHR These head restraints are passive deployable compo nents and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings only through visual inspec tion of the head restraint The head restraint will be split in two halves with the front half being soft foam and trim the back half being deco...

Page 57: ... in the event of a front or side impact However if during a front impact a secondary rear impact occurs the AHR may deploy based on the sever ity and type of the impact Active Head Restraint AHR Components 1 Head Restraint Front Half Soft Foam and Trim 3 Head Restraint Back Half Decorative Plastic Rear Cover 2 Seatback 4 Head Restraint Guide Tubes 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 ...

Page 58: ...erstanding The 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 1 Grasp the deployed AHR from ...

Page 59: ...rward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism 1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 ...

Page 60: ... front passenger BeltAlert to fasten their seat belts The feature is active whenever the ignition is on If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph 8 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermitt...

Page 61: ...utho rized dealer Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert NOTE Although BeltAlert has been deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s or front passenger if equipped with BeltAlert seat belt remains unfastened Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the moth...

Page 62: ...store the extender when not needed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The w...

Page 63: ...enger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC they are located above the side windows The trim covering the side air bags is labeled SRS...

Page 64: ...ensioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors The first stage inflator...

Page 65: ...ive covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occup...

Page 66: ...tection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The SABIC air bags deploy down ward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they wil...

Page 67: ...overs 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 vehicle Do not add roof racks that require perma nent attachments bolts or screws for in...

Page 68: ... provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys t...

Page 69: ... needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON RUN position If the key is in the OFF position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that ...

Page 70: ...g wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on several factors including the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the up...

Page 71: ...tes This especially applies to children Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Inflator Units During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle the ORC may deploy the SABIC air bags depending on the severity and type of collision In these events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas ...

Page 72: ...d Accident Response System perform the follow ing functions Cut off fuel to the engine Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off Turn on the interior lights which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed Unlock the doors automatically In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an ...

Page 73: ...that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move 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 driv...

Page 74: ...urself 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 s...

Page 75: ...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 fuses See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with a...

Page 76: ...ed during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times...

Page 77: ...hild 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 vehicle where you will use it NOTE For additional information refer to www...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...at 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 restraint When your child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or LAT...

Page 81: ...o 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 belt check belt fit peri odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child...

Page 82: ...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 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat ing position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 85: ...he 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 center position using the inner LATCH lower an chorages Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower anchors in ...

Page 86: ... seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an out board position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger 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 restraint owner s manual for more in formation Can the head restraints be removed ...

Page 87: ...eets the seatback below the anchorage sym bols on 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 Rear Seat LATCH Anchorages 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 ...

Page 88: ...ther anchorage symbol on it LATCH compatible child restraint systems will 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 rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a Tether Strap Anchorages 86 THINGS TO KNOW B...

Page 89: ...e seat belt for the center position You can then use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s Continued WARNING Continued seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard positions Please refer to Installing The LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System for typical in stallation instructions Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu facturer when installing your child restraint N...

Page 90: ...d seat ing position 5 If the child restraint has a tether strap connect it to the top tether anchorage See the section Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage for direc tions to attach a tether anchor 6 Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufac turer s instruct...

Page 91: ...he vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint Child restraint anchorages are designed to with stand o...

Page 92: ...actor 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 Locking Mode description under Occupant Restraints The cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of the seatbelt tight when webbing is pulled tight and straig...

Page 93: ...facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is allowed if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be removed No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint Yes In positions with cinching latch plates CINCH the buck...

Page 94: ...e 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 means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode 6 Try to pull the webbing ...

Page 95: ... 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 Next pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path 3 Sl...

Page 96: ...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 the latch plate into the buckle again If you still cannot make the child restraint installation tight try a different seating position Inst...

Page 97: ...te 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 1 Cover A Tether Strap Hook 3 Attaching Strap B Tether Anchor 4 Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram Tether Strap Mounting 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE S...

Page 98: ... remove slack in the strap Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not requir...

Page 99: ...d 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 engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transport...

Page 100: ...NG Continued 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 you are required to drive with the trunk liftgate rear doors open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recircula...

Page 101: ...ly Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged i e bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Air Bag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a ...

Page 102: ...ts are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners Continued WARNING Continued Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfer ing with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats Additional floor mats and othe...

Page 103: ...r 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 wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicat...

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Page 105: ...11 Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature 112 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 112 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 112 䡵 Uconnect Phone IF EQUIPPED 113 Operation 115 Phone Call Features 122 Uconnect Phone Features 125 Advanced Phone Connectivity 130 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 132 General Information 142 䡵 VOICE COMMAND IF EQUIPPED 143 Voice Command System Operation 143 Commands 14...

Page 106: ...ad Restraints 157 Folding Rear Seat 161 Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest 162 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 163 䡵 LIGHTS 165 Multifunction Lever 165 Headlights And Parking Lights 165 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 166 Headlights With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only 167 Headlight Time Delay 167 Lights On Reminder 167 Turn Signals 167 Lane Change Assist 168 High Low Beam Switch 168 F...

Page 107: ...ailable With Automatic Headlights Only 175 䡵 TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN 176 䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 177 To Activate 178 To Set A Desired Speed 178 To Deactivate 179 To Resume Speed 179 To Vary The Speed Setting 179 To Accelerate For Passing 180 䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED 181 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink 182 Programming A Rolling Code 183 Programming A Non Rollin...

Page 108: ...ress 191 Closing Sunroof Manual Mode 192 Pinch Protect Feature 192 Venting Sunroof Express 192 Sunshade Operation 192 Wind Buffeting 193 Sunroof Maintenance 193 Ignition Off Operation 193 䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 193 䡵 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER IF EQUIPPED 197 䡵 CUPHOLDERS 197 Rear Seat Bottle Holder 198 䡵 STORAGE 198 Glove Compartment 198 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 109: ...䡵 CONSOLE FEATURES 199 Storage 199 䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES 201 Ski Pass Through 203 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 203 Rear Window Defroster 203 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ...

Page 110: ...to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Adjusting Rearview Mirror 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 111: ...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 112: ... will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door trim panel To adjust a mirror turn the co...

Page 113: ...w obtained on the inside mirror Outside Mirror Passenger Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to Contin...

Page 114: ... full forward full rearward and normal Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster if equipped Refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor To use the...

Page 115: ...connect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands Free Profile Version 0 96 or higher See the Uconnect website for supported phones For Uconnect customer support U S residents visit www UconnectPhone com or call 1 877 855 8400 Canadian Residents visit www UconnectPhone com or call 1 800 465 2001 English or 1 800 387 9983 French Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls betw...

Page 116: ...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 Continued WARNING Continued laws including laws regarding phone use Your at tention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or d...

Page 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...name 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 veh...

Page 120: ...t phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect 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 Phone a...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...language 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 phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Automatic down loaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Press the button to beg...

Page 123: ...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 the Uco...

Page 124: ...ton 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 also exercise Edit or Delete operations at this point The Uconnect...

Page 125: ... 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 phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress Therefore the user can only answer an inc...

Page 126: ...n joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress After the second call has established press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Call ...

Page 127: ...is switched to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect Phone and transfer of the call to the mobile phone 2 After the ignition is cycled to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone for a certain duration after which the call is automatically transferred from the Uconnect Phon...

Page 128: ...n emergency and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Emergency and the Uconnect Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency ...

Page 129: ... and the following beep say Towing Assistance NOTE You should program the desired Towing Assis tance phone number using the Voice Command system To do this press the button and say Setup followed by Towing Assistance When prompted say 1 800 528 2069 for the U S say 1 800 363 4869 for Canada say 55 14 3454 for Mexico City and 1 800 712 3040 for out side Mexico City in Mexico Paging To learn how to ...

Page 130: ...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 sequence of numbers followed by Send is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager You can also send stored Uconnect phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and...

Page 131: ...u 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 Phone And Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster and supported by your mobile phone the Uconnect Phone will provide notification to inform you of your pho...

Page 132: ...the audio Mute Un Mute Mute ON OFF When you mute the Uconnect Phone you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you To mute the Uconnect Phone Press the button Following the beep say Mute To un mute the Uconnect Phone Press the button Following the beep say Mute off Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call To And From Mo...

Page 133: ... prompted say List Phones The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To Select or Delete a paired phone being announced press the button and say Se lect or Delete Also see the next two sections for an alternate way to Select or Delete a paired phone Select Another Mobile Phone This feature allows you to select and start...

Page 134: ...ny time while the list is being played and choose the phone you wish to delete Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone Uconnect Phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features press the button and say Uconnect Tutorial Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect Phone Voice Training feature may b...

Page 135: ...r the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup then Reset This will delete all phone pairing phone book entries and other settings in all language modes The System will prompt you before resetting to factory settings Voice Command For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least in 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror Always wait for the beep bef...

Page 136: ... similar sounding names in the Uconnect Phonebook Phonebook Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo cal name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar Numbers must be spoken in single digits 800 must be spoken eight zero zero not eight hundred You can say O letter O for 0 zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number com...

Page 137: ...ed with the convertible top down Recent Calls If your phone supports Automatic Phonebook Down load Uconnect Phone can list your Outgoing Incom ing and Missed Calls Voice Text Reply Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone Read Messages If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new t...

Page 138: ...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 the message and say Send Uconnect Phone will prompt you to say the name or number of the person you wish to send the message to List of Preset Messages 1 Yes 2 No 3 Where are you 4 I need more direction 5 L O L 6 Why 7 I love you 8 Call me...

Page 139: ...ollowing beep say Setup Incoming Message Announcement you will then be given a choice to change 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 f...

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Page 143: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 ...

Page 144: ...mmands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial voice training work yes 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 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

Page 145: ...vice satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice commands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws ...

Page 146: ...sal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be prompted to repeat...

Page 147: ...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 radio mode Disc to switch to the disc mode USB to switch to USB mode Bluetooth Streaming to switch to Bluetooth Streaming mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder System Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM To switch to the AM band say AM or Rad...

Page 148: ...y Sat or Satellite Radio In this mode you may say the following com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of available channels Select Name to say the name of a channel Menu Radio to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc Mode To ...

Page 149: ...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 commands New Memo to record a new memo During the recording you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording You proceed by saying one of the following commands Save to save the memo Continue to continue recording Delete to delete the recordin...

Page 150: ... button first and wait for the beep before speaking the Barge In commands Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect Voice Voice Training feature may be used 1 Press the Voice Command button say System Setup and once you are in that menu then say Voice Training This will train your own voice to the system and will impr...

Page 151: ...r 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 In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Power Seats If Equipped The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the seat near...

Page 152: ...he seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Power Seat Switches 1 Seatback Control 2 Seat Control 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATUR...

Page 153: ... Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of the seat switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Rele...

Page 154: ...ainst your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death CAUTION 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 Heated Seats If Equipped There are two heated seat switches that allo...

Page 155: ...omatically switch to LOW level after approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation At that time the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one indicating the change The LOW level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 30 minutes WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol ...

Page 156: ...gerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster If Equipped A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort for petite as well as tall drivers A lever with a ratcheting mechanism located on the outboard side of the...

Page 157: ...rward slightly before lifting the lever then lean back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lever Seatback Adjustment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 ...

Page 158: ... longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Lumbar Support If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support The control lever is located on the outboard side of the driver s seatback Turn the control lever downward to increase a...

Page 159: ...etaining items stored on the seatback panel Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear Seatback Adjustment Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 ...

Page 160: ...d restraint will be split in two halves with the front half being soft foam and trim the back half being decorative plastic 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 passenger in cer...

Page 161: ...ad restraint closer to the back of your head pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head Push Button Active Head Restraint Normal Position 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 ...

Page 162: ...ts Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint such as coats seat covers or portable DVD players These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death Continued Active Head Re...

Page 163: ...raint is deployed Head Restraints Rear Seats The rear seat head restraints are fixed and cannot be adjusted For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether refer to Occupant Restraints in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area the rear seatback can be folded forward Pull on the loops shown in the picture to fold down eithe...

Page 164: ...e serious injury The rear cargo area of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down posi tion should not be used as a play area by children They could be seriously injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest The rear seat is equipped with a folding armrest with cupholders Folding Rear Seat Armrest 1...

Page 165: ...d 1 Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel 2 Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood near the center and raise the hood Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Latch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 ...

Page 166: ...sible damage do not slam the hood to close it Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death Hood Prop Rod Hole Location ...

Page 167: ...instrument panel light dimming and turn signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights And Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation Multifunction Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 ...

Page 168: ... detent AUTO will activate the automatic headlight system With the engine running and the multifunction lever in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on and turn off based on the surrounding light levels Headlight Switch Headlight Switch 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 169: ... also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle lights for 30 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF To activate the headlight delay the multi function lever must be rotated to the off position after the ignition switch is turned OFF Only the headlights will illuminate during this time Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Under...

Page 170: ...w Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you This will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released NOTE If the multifunction lever is held in the...

Page 171: ...ts on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is in any gear except PARK This provides a constant lights on condi tion until the ignition is turned OFF The lights illuminate at less than 50 of normal intensity If the parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights DRL will turn off NOTE If a turn signal is activated the DRL lamp on the same side of the vehi...

Page 172: ...ever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting Map Reading Interior Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rearview mirror Each light can be turned on by pressing the barrel Press the barrel a second tim...

Page 173: ...utomatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open To restore interior light operation either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch Battery Saver Feature To protect the battery the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition sw...

Page 174: ...ever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for low speed wiper operation or to the HI position for high speed wiper operation Windshield Wiper Washer Lever Changing Wiper Speeds 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 175: ...ning to the off position If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position damage to the wiper motor may occur Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable Rotate the end of the wind shield wiper washer control lever to the first detent and ...

Page 176: ...asher spray is desired If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range the wipers will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles and then turn off Changing Intermittent S...

Page 177: ... from a passing vehicle As long as the lever is held down the wipers will continue to operate NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid Headlights With Wipers Feature Available With Automatic Headlights Only When this feature is active the head...

Page 178: ...ERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The tilt telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column To unlock the steering column pull the control handle down To tilt the steering column move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired To leng...

Page 179: ...o follow this warning may result in serious injury or death ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel Electronic Speed Control Buttons 1 ON OFF 3 SET 2 RES 4 CANCEL 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR ...

Page 180: ... 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 181: ...ES button The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U S mph or Metric km h units U S Speed mph Pressing the RES button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be established Met...

Page 182: ...se in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 2 km h If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Electronic Speed Control ...

Page 183: ...AGE 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 indicator is ...

Page 184: ...em 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 NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any ...

Page 185: ... 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 position Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Button 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 ...

Page 186: ... 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 187: ...n 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 HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency signal fro...

Page 188: ...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 189: ...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 190: ...or 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes Note that all chan nels 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 but...

Page 191: ...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 192: ... compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci fications were met POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome reading lights Power Sunroof Switch 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 193: ...ody 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 During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will s...

Page 194: ...e sunroof will automatically retract Remove the obstruc tion if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close NOTE If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re sult in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled Venting Sunroof Express Press and release the Vent button within one half second and the sunroof...

Page 195: ...ance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC The power sunroof switch 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...

Page 196: ... element do not hold the lighter in the heating position A second power outlet is located inside the center con sole The center console power outlet is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the engine from starting Instrument Panel Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FE...

Page 197: ... replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 2 11 Fuse 15 A Blue Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest 3 UNDERSTA...

Page 198: ...ones etc 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 bat tery even more quickly Only use these intermit tently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of th...

Page 199: ...holder The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter that can be used with the power outlets Refer to Power Outlets in Understanding The Features Of Your Ve hicle for further information CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders located in the center console for the front passengers Front Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 ...

Page 200: ... 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 STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel Rear Bottle Holder 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 201: ...RES Storage The center console is located between the front driver and passenger seats The center console armrest slides forward from design position to provide added user Glove Compartment Opened Glove Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 ...

Page 202: ...rage compartments are also located underneath the armrest The top compartment holds small items such as a pen and note pad while the larger bottom compartment will hold CDs and alike The bottom compartment also con tains a 12 Volt power outlet The console s front opening lid allows for easy access to these compartments Center Console Armrest Center Console Storage 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF...

Page 203: ...s cargo carrying versatility The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters When the seats are folded down they provide a continuous nearly flat extension of the load floor When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap WARNING Be certain that the seatback i...

Page 204: ...s and use seat belts The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle Too m...

Page 205: ...on the climate control Mode knob Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap proximately 10 minutes For an additional five minutes of operation press the button a second time NOTE To prevent excessive batter...

Page 206: ...the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water 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 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 207: ...P COMPUTER IF EQUIPPED 225 Control Buttons 225 䡵 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED 226 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 229 Oil Change Required If Equipped 230 EVIC Main Menu 231 Compass Display 232 Average Fuel Economy 234 Distance To Empty DTE 235 Tire PSI 235 Elapsed Time 236 EVIC Units Selection UNITS IN Display 236 System Status 236 4 ...

Page 208: ...ng MP3 Files 246 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 249 䡵 Uconnect 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO 250 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 250 Operation Instructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play 256 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 258 LIST Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 261 INFO Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 261 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped 262 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equi...

Page 209: ...273 Right Hand Switch Functions 274 Left Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation 274 Left Hand Switch Functions For Media i e CD Operation 275 䡵 CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 275 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 276 䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS 276 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning 276 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 281 Operating Tips 287 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 ...

Page 210: ...Airbag 9 Power Outlet 2 Side Window Demister Outlet 6 Glove Compartment 10 Climate Controls 3 Instrument Cluster 7 Heated Seat Switch If Equipped 11 Ignition Switch 4 Radio 8 Hazard Switch 12 Trunk Release Button 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 211: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 ...

Page 212: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER R T 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 213: ... and call for service There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioning is on turn it off The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to Floor and the Fan control to High This allows the heater core to act ...

Page 214: ...VICE IMMEDIATELY See your local authorized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies 7 Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected at an auth...

Page 215: ...sing the procedure shown in Maintaining Your Vehicle 10 Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H and a continuous chime will occur until t...

Page 216: ...arp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger ous 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 immed...

Page 217: ...ransmission NOTE You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK 14 Odometer Display Trip Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the ve hicle has been driven U S Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced the...

Page 218: ...gASCAP Fuel Cap Fault HOTOIL Engine Oil Temperature Exceeds Safe Threshold NOTE If the instrument cluster is equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC then all warnings including Low Tire Door Ajar and Trunk Ajar will only display in the EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC for spe cific messages LoW tirE When the appropriate condition exists the odo...

Page 219: ...ll flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition s...

Page 220: ...ip odometer first display the trip mileage that you want to reset Trip A or Trip B Then push and hold the button approximately two seconds until the display resets to 0 miles km The odometer must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer 17 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Indicator Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If a problem is detected t...

Page 221: ...trol system ESC has been turned off by the driver 20 Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal when using the turn signal lever A chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on NOTE If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 21 Vehicle Security Light If Equipped This l...

Page 222: ...meters at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN Each time the ignition is turned to ON RUN the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ...

Page 223: ...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 pressure t...

Page 224: ... 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 25 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors emissions engine and automatic trans mission control systems The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON RUN position before en...

Page 225: ...6 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light If Equipped This light monitors the ABS This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for ap proximately three seconds If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required however the conventional brake system wil...

Page 226: ... illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission 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 28 High Beam Indicator This light indicates that the headlights are on high beam Pull the turn...

Page 227: ... 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 Control Buttons STEP Button Press the STEP button located on the steering wheel to scroll through sub menus i e Temperature Trip Func tions Odometer Trip A Trip B Mini Trip ...

Page 228: ...ast reset Press and release the STEP button on the instru ment cluster to switch from odometer to Trip A or Trip B 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 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive displa...

Page 229: ...ure Monitor System TPMS Displays if equipped Timer Units System Warnings Door Ajar etc Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Outside Temperature Display F or C Audio Mode Displays 12 preset Radio Stations or CD Title and Track number when playing Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 ...

Page 230: ... the first item in the Main Menu with the next MENU button press and release DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to advance the display through the various Trip Functions or Personal Settings COMPASS Button Press and release the COMPASS button to display the compass heading the outside tem perature and Audio Info when the radio is on screen when the current screen is not the compass outs...

Page 231: ...ront Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime RKE Remote Keyless Entry Battery Low with a single chime Personal Settings Not Avail Vehicle Not In PARK Personal Settings Not Avail Vehicle in Motion Door Ajar with vehicle graphic showing which door is open A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in motion Doors Ajar with vehicle graphic showing whi...

Page 232: ...y for approximately five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position To turn off...

Page 233: ...Fuel Economy Distance to Empty Tire Pressure Status display Elapsed Time EVIC Units Selection System Status Personal Settings NOTE For features in the EVIC that can be reset Aver age Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time the EVIC prompts a reset with a SELECT button graphic and the word RESET next to it When the SELECT button is pressed the selected feature will reset and RESET ALL will display next to th...

Page 234: ...efore temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to calibrate the compass manually When the ve hicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will flash the CAL indicator until the compass is calibrated You may calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns ...

Page 235: ...ne or more circles 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 for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will autom...

Page 236: ... by one one button press per update until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map NOTE The Variance Values will wrap around from 15 back to 1 The Default Variance is Zone 8 Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and holding the SELECT button as prompted in the EVIC display Upon reset the history infor...

Page 237: ...e until the vehicle runs out of fuel Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display Tire PSI Press and release the MENU button until Tire PSI is displayed Tire pressure information is displayed as follows If tire pressure is OK for all tires TIRE and a vehicle graphic are displayed with tire pressure values in each corner or the ...

Page 238: ...play Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature Average Fuel Economy Distance to Empty and Tire Pressure features Press and Release the SELECT button to toggle units between U S and METRIC System Status Displays SYSTEM OK if there are no active Warning Messages stored Pressing and releasing the DOWN button when SYSTEM OK is displayed will do nothing Displays SYSTEM WARNINGS PRESENT if the...

Page 239: ...hown in the selected language Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected and the transaxle is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position all doors will unlock when the driver s door is opened To make your selection press the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears RKE Unlock When Driver Door 1st Press is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter UNL...

Page 240: ...this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle To make your selection press the SELECT button until 0 30 60 or 90 seconds appears Headlamps With Wipers Available With Auto Headlights Only When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approxi mately 10 seconds after...

Page 241: ...s feature is selected the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter To make your selection press the SELECT button until OFF 30 sec 60 sec or 90 sec appears Display Units In The EVIC and odometer can be changed between English and Metric units of measure To make your selection press and release the SELECT butto...

Page 242: ...uctions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voice Command for further details Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone for further details Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Uconnect 130 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 243: ...ht switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours ...

Page 244: ...o the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level f...

Page 245: ...the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons...

Page 246: ...ed If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Do not use...

Page 247: ...n to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press a...

Page 248: ...files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the ...

Page 249: ...s of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the MP3 extens...

Page 250: ... MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback Of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Mult...

Page 251: ...le s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the DISC AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button A...

Page 252: ... control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch t...

Page 253: ...ernate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours 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 TU...

Page 254: ...o decrease the frequency Setting The Tone Balance And Fade Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the ...

Page 255: ...IC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock Co...

Page 256: ... the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob After adjusting th...

Page 257: ...econd station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time ...

Page 258: ...ay already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The ...

Page 259: ...o return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF ...

Page 260: ...es The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file no...

Page 261: ...ed with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the MP3 extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as...

Page 262: ... MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback Of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Mult...

Page 263: ...Mode For MP3 Play Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if available Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to...

Page 264: ...ubscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This service offers over 130 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios NOTE Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre activated and you may begin listening immediately ...

Page 265: ...ny button on the radio to exit this screen Selecting Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased ...

Page 266: ...switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Pressing t...

Page 267: ... the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number P...

Page 268: ...by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations iPod USB MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port located in the center of the instrument panel below the c...

Page 269: ...ct an iPod or external USB device to the vehicle s USB connector port which is located in the center of the instrument panel below the climate controls 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 descr...

Page 270: ...attery charges when plugged into the USB AUX connector if supported by the specific audio device Controlling The iPod Or External 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 avai...

Page 271: ...K 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 again jumps to the next screen of data for that track Once all screens have been viewed the last INFO button press will go back to th...

Page 272: ... the scroll wheel on the audio device or external USB device Turning it clockwise forward and counterclockwise backward scrolls through the lists displaying the track detail on the radio display Once the track to be played is highlighted on the radio display press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll through the list faster Duri...

Page 273: ...the next sub menu list item on the audio device then follow the same steps to go to the desired track in that list Not all iPod or external USB device sub menu levels are available on this system MUSIC TYPE button The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device CAUTION Leaving the iPod or external USB device or any supported device anywhere in the vehicle...

Page 274: ...he vehicle s audio system but some devices require the music to be initiated on the device first then it will get streamed to the Uconnect phone system Seven devices can be paired to the Uconnect phone system but just one can be selected and played Selecting A Different Audio Device 1 Press the PHONE button to begin 2 After the Ready prompt and following the beep say Setup then say Select Audio De...

Page 275: ...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 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED Remote Sound System Controls Back View Of Steering Wheel 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 ...

Page 276: ...the center The function of the left hand switch is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand rocker switch op eration in each mode Right Hand Switch Functions Press the top of the switch to increase the volume Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume Press the button in the center of the switch to change modes i e AM FM etc Left Hand Switch Fun...

Page 277: ... located in the center of the switch to change to the next preset that you have programmed CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing the disc 4 Do n...

Page 278: ...ormance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect if equipped CLIMATE CONTROLS The air cond...

Page 279: ...f position Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the tem perature of the air inside the passenger compartment Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C condenser located in front ...

Page 280: ...ng use the A C and recirculation buttons at the same time ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired press the A C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A C compressor Then select Panel Bi Level or Floor mode and move the temperature control to the desired temperature Mode Control Air Direction Rotate this control to choose from sev eral patterns of air distribution You can select either a p...

Page 281: ...ets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield This setting is good for main...

Page 282: ...ccur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle Select the outside air position for maximum defogging The A C will engage automatically to prevent fogging when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode control is set to panel or Bi Level Recircul...

Page 283: ...he cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger Operation of the system is quite simple 1 Turn the Mode Control knob on the right and the Blower Control knob on the left to AUTO NOTE The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only Automatic Temperature Control 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 ...

Page 284: ...The recommended setting for maximum comfort is 72 F 22 C for the average person however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime without affecting automatic operation Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in AUTO mode will cause the LED in the control button to flash three times and then turn off This indicates that the system is in AUTO mode and requestin...

Page 285: ...Automatic This means the operator can override the blower the mode or both There is a manual blower range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired The blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by rotating the Blower Control knob on the left NOTE Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart that follows for details 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 ...

Page 286: ...284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 287: ...ture between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy con...

Page 288: ...in the control button to illuminate NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position the recirculation feature will be cancelled In cold weather use of the Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The Recirculation mode is not allowed in defrost in order to improve window clearing Recirculation will be disabled auto matically if Defrost is selected Extended use of recirc...

Page 289: ...circulation button This feature reduces the possibil ity of window fogging Blower Control For full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation turn the blower knob to the AUTO position In manual mode there are seven blower speeds that can be individual selected In off position the blower will shut off Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control...

Page 290: ...s started again Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost The Mix mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating If side window fogging be comes a problem increase blower speed Vehicle win dows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not b...

Page 291: ...ake is clear of ice slush and snow A C Air Filter If Equipped The A C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from entering the cabin The filter acts on air coming from outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the passenger compart ment Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for A C Air Filter service information or see your authorized dealer for service Refer to Maintenan...

Page 292: ...Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 293: ...7 After Starting 299 䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 299 䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 299 Key Ignition Park Interlock 301 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 302 Four Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 302 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 62TE If Equipped 310 䡵 AUTOSTICK IF EQUIPPED 318 Operation 318 䡵 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 319 Acceleration 319 Traction 320 5 ...

Page 294: ...330 Brake Assist System BAS 330 Electronic Stability Control ESC 331 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light 334 䡵 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 335 Tire Markings 335 Tire Identification Number TIN 339 Tire Terminology And Definitions 340 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 341 䡵 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 346 Tire Pressure 346 Tire Inflation Pressures 347 Tire Pressures For Hig...

Page 295: ...quipped 364 General Information 367 䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 368 Reformulated Gasoline 368 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 369 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 369 MMT In Gasoline 370 Materials Added To Fuel 370 Fuel System Cautions 371 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 372 䡵 FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED 372 E 85 General Information 372 Ethanol Fuel E 85 373 Fuel Requirements 374 Selection Of Engine...

Page 296: ... 379 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 379 Overloading 380 Loading 380 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 380 Common Towing Definitions 381 Trailer Hitch Classification 383 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 384 Trailer And Tongue Weight 384 Towing Requirements 386 Towing Tips 391 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 393 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 393 Recreational Towing All Mod...

Page 297: ...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 Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle A...

Page 298: ...icles Not Equipped With Tip Start Four Speed Transmission turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it when the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure For Vehicles Equipped With Tip Start Six Speed Trans mission turn the ignition switch to the START p...

Page 299: ...t it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mission cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if don...

Page 300: ...anking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor repeat the Normal Starting or Ex treme Cold Weather procedures With Tip Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any excess fuel push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it Then turn the ignition switch to the START position an...

Page 301: ...gine block heater cord is bundled under the hood between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte grated Power Module Fuse Box on the driver s side of the vehicle 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 prec...

Page 302: ...shifting out of PARK WARNING 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 into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake...

Page 303: ...eave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle 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 Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child...

Page 304: ...eed Automatic Transmission If Equipped The transmission gear position display located in the instrument cluster indicates the transmission gear range You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK refer to Brake Transmission Shift Inter lock System in this section To drive move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position The electronically controlled transmission...

Page 305: ...king brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi cult to move the shift lever out of PARK As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the pa...

Page 306: ...s idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake 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 ignition key Once the key...

Page 307: ...ible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle 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 dama...

Page 308: ... range Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason...

Page 309: ...range shift points This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating During cold temperatures transmission operation may be modified depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed This feature im proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency Engagement of the torque converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid...

Page 310: ...n 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 the event of a momentary problem the transmis...

Page 311: ...re 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 Vehicle speed is sufficiently high The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within...

Page 312: ...on To drive move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the 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 PA...

Page 313: ...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 apply the parking brake Shift Lever 5 STAR...

Page 314: ...sible injury or damage Continued WARNING Continued Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in PARK Check by trying to move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake pedal released Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle 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...

Page 315: ...ement Continued WARNING Continued When leaving the vehicle always remove the igni tion key and lock your vehicle Never leave chil dren alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle 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 Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake peda...

Page 316: ... PARK firmly move the shift lever all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the transmission gear position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE R This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete ...

Page 317: ...thest 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 hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing he...

Page 318: ...uld 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 ...

Page 319: ...hed an adequate tempera ture The vehicle speed is sufficiently high The driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibrated speeds This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during no...

Page 320: ...DRIVE position it can be moved from side to side This allows the driver to manually select the transmission gear being used Moving the shift lever to the left triggers a downshift and to the right an upshift The current gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster In AutoStick mode the transmission will shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the right or left unless an engin...

Page 321: ...will return to automatic mode until the problem is corrected To disengage AutoStick mode return the shift lever to the DRIVE position You can shift in or out of the AutoStick position at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing a ...

Page 322: ...e partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy 2 Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep tires properly inflated 5 Maintain sufficient distance between your vehic...

Page 323: ...ou Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Cautions and Warnings before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that ...

Page 324: ...s not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stopping distances Therefore after driving through stand ing water drive slowly and lightly press on the brake p...

Page 325: ...time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system CAUTION Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur Power Steering Fluid Che...

Page 326: ... ensure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturer s recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking b...

Page 327: ...light only shows that the parking brake is ap plied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade Apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shi...

Page 328: ...ed before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision Continued WARNING Continued Always fully apply the parking brake when leav ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury CAUTION If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the parking br...

Page 329: ...e resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Continued WARNING Continued 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 others The Anti Lock Brake Warning Light moni tors the Anti Lock Brake System The light will come on when the igniti...

Page 330: ...ear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system performing its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph 11 km h ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions ABS inducing conditions can in clude ice snow gravel bumps r...

Page 331: ...ludes Anti Lock Brake Sys tem ABS Traction Control System TCS Brake Assist System BAS and Electronic Stability Control ESC All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to as ESC Anti Lock Brake System ABS This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions The system controls hydra...

Page 332: ...is will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in the Partial Off mode Refer to Electronic Stability Control ESC in this section of this manual Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The system detects an emergency braking situat...

Page 333: ...ability of the vehicle under various driving conditions ESC cor rects for over under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter acting the over under steer condition Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to deter mine the vehicle path intended by the driver and com pares it to ...

Page 334: ...he user s safety or the safety of others ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two available operating modes Full On This is the normal operating mode for ESC Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode This mode should be used for almost all driving situa tions ESC should only be turned to Partial Off for specific reasons as noted below Partial Off This mode is entered by...

Page 335: ...estore the normal ESC On mode of operation WARNING When in Partial Off mode the TCS functionality 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 Par tial Off mode the engine power reduction of TCS is disabled and the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is reduced ESC Off Switch 5...

Page 336: ...a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your autho rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light lo cated in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as...

Page 337: ...l stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the Electronic Stability Control ESC is partially off TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 335...

Page 338: ...Light 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 t...

Page 339: ...re 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 R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 ...

Page 340: ... i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maxi...

Page 341: ...ies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week ...

Page 342: ...ed 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 Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pap...

Page 343: ...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 341 ...

Page 344: ...ity 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 NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceede...

Page 345: ... cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs 635 kg and there wi...

Page 346: ...erred 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 and num ber and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined weight of occupants and c...

Page 347: ...5 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 ...

Page 348: ...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 349: ...higher fuel consump tion Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride 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 a...

Page 350: ... driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum 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 ...

Page 351: ...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 352: ...e to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped 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 Su...

Page 353: ...r dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types Run Flat Tires If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles 80 km at 50 mph 80 km h after a rapid loss of inflation pressure This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode A Run Flat mode occu...

Page 354: ...cle 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 vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Infor...

Page 355: ...ally 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 356: ...When 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 inju...

Page 357: ...es 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 2...

Page 358: ... 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 ...

Page 359: ...e Never use a tire with a smaller load 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 con...

Page 360: ...igns 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 reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed The suggested rotation method is the rearward cross shown in the fo...

Page 361: ...cle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres sure The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning limit for any reason including low temperature effects and natural pressure loss through the tire The TPM System will continue to w...

Page 362: ... Light will still be ON In this situation the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system op eration or sens...

Page 363: ...at 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 The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of...

Page 364: ... road tires An Inflate to XX message will also be displayed Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle and inflate each tire to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value as shown in the Inflate to XX message Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure ...

Page 365: ...compact spare tire if equipped does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warn ing limit upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn ON and a LOW T...

Page 366: ...ceive this information Premium System If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehic...

Page 367: ...ed cold placard pressure value as shown in the Inflate to XX message Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Che...

Page 368: ...VIC will also display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is detected In this case the CHECK TPM SYSTEM mes sage is then followed with a graphic display with pres sure values still shown This indicates that the pressure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be located in the corre...

Page 369: ... display dashes in place of the pressure value 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the 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 war...

Page 370: ... 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 define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions perfo...

Page 371: ...ndicator Light to illuminate Pump labels should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 10 Ethanol Problems that result from using gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10 Ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Warranty E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non Flex Fuel Vehicles FFV are compatible ...

Page 372: ...e 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 in your vehicle The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT MMT is prohibited in Federal ...

Page 373: ...engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser vice Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance Continued CAUTION Continued 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 perfor mance problems resulting from the use of such fue...

Page 374: ...tinued 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 3 6L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles c...

Page 375: ...Ethanol Fuel E 85 E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline E 85 Fuel Cap E 85 Badge 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 ...

Page 376: ...attern 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 deterioration in driveability during warm up NO...

Page 377: ...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 378: ... 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 behind the fuel filler door on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with th...

Page 379: ...ment cap is for use with this vehicle CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light MIL to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Tet...

Page 380: ...htened properly The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not secured properly Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled Loose Filler Cap Message If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap in loose improperly installed or damaged a gASCAP message will be displayed in the instrument cluster Tighten the gas cap until a ...

Page 381: ...ead the 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 fron...

Page 382: ...do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely before driving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR but the total load is within the specified ...

Page 383: ...t GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is...

Page 384: ... less than 10 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle These kinds of hitc...

Page 385: ...ification 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 Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain All trailer hitches shou...

Page 386: ...bined weight of occupants and cargo and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Starting and Operating for further information Note 2 Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields guards are not recommended for use with all four cylinder engines with automatic transmission Please see your authorize...

Page 387: ... axle of the vehicle The tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle The weight of the driver and all passengers NOTE Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle Also additional factory installed options or dealer installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle Refe...

Page 388: ...the heavier loads WARNING Improper towing can lead to a collision Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and it will not shift during travel When trailering cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control You could lose control of your vehicle and have...

Page 389: ...on in PARK Always block or ⴖchockⴖ the trailer wheels GCWR must not be exceeded Continued WARNING Continued Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 Max loading as defined on the Tire and Loading Information placard 2 GTW 3 GAWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti lized Towing Requirements Tires Do...

Page 390: ... with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronicall...

Page 391: ...collision Continued WARNING Continued Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in a collision Towing Requirements Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are requ...

Page 392: ... the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations 1 Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 390 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 393: ...you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation then change the auto matic transmission fluid and filter as specified for po lice taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals NOTE Check the transmission fluid level four speed transmission only before towing The six speed trans mission does not require a fl...

Page 394: ... 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 of time shift the trans mission into NEUTRAL a...

Page 395: ...BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front OK Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 ...

Page 396: ...rive 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 following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 5 Release the parking brake CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle Damage to the drivetrain will result Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re quirements can cause severe transmission damage...

Page 397: ...IONS 397 Torque Specifications 398 䡵 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 399 Jack Location 400 Spare Tire Stowage 400 Preparations For Jacking 401 Jacking Instructions 402 Road Tire Installation 409 䡵 JUMP STARTING 411 Preparations For Jump Start 412 Jump Starting Procedure 414 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 416 䡵 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 417 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 418 Without The Ignition Key 420 6 ...

Page 398: ... will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action On the highways Slow down In city traffic While stopped put transaxle in NEUTRAL but do not increase en...

Page 399: ...e to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot Engine Oil Overheating 2 4L Engine Only If Equipped During sustained high speed driving or trailer tow up long grades on a hot day the engine oil temperature may become too hot If this happens the HOTOIL message flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to 53 mph 85 km h until t...

Page 400: ...ysler 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 star pattern until each nut bolt has been tightened twice Wheel Mounting Surface 398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 401: ...hten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Continued Torque Patterns 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3...

Page 402: ...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 and jack handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load fl...

Page 403: ...k or changing the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever into PARK automatic transmis sion or REVERSE manual transmission 5 Turn OFF the ignition 6 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jack ing position For example if chang ing the right front tire block the left rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the v...

Page 404: ...ion in REVERSE Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Continued WARNING Continued Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire c...

Page 405: ... use and operation 1 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly NOTE The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points When the jack is partially expanded the tension between the two attachment points holds the jack handle in place Jack Wa...

Page 406: ...el nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in step 3 Jacking Locations 404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 407: ...front and rear jacking location on each side of the vehicle The plastic trim has been cut away to expose the jacking locations on the body Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 ...

Page 408: ...acking location on the wheel to be changed Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire Jack Engaged Front Jacking Location Jack Engaged Rear Jacking Location 406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

Page 409: ...vides maximum stability 6 Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers where applicable off the hub Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel Lightly tighten the nuts CAUTION Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly Mounting Spare Tire 6 WH...

Page 410: ...his section If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly have them checked with a torque wrench by your autho rized dealer or at a service station 9 Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free Release the parking brake before driving the vehicle Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem bly and stow it in the spare tire area Secure the assembly using the means provided...

Page 411: ... stem Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts 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 to follow this warning may result in personal injury Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap 1 Valve Stem 4 Wheel Cover 2 Valve Notch 5 Mounting Stud 3 Whe...

Page 412: ...ack handle counterclockwise 6 Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice For the correct lug nut torque refer to Torque Specifications in this sec tion If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized deale...

Page 413: ...ations in this sec tion If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station 5 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 JUMP STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a batt...

Page 414: ...battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Preparations For Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield To allow jump starting there are remote battery posts located on the left side of the engine compartment Remote Battery Posts 1 Remote Positive Post covered with protective cap 2 R...

Page 415: ...eries 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 accessories 3 Remove the protective cover over the remote positive battery ...

Page 416: ...ry explosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle Connecting The Jumper Cables 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery 3 Connect the negat...

Page 417: ...ecting The Jumper Cables 1 Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the remote negative post of the vehicle with the dis charged battery 2 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 3 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 4 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the re...

Page 418: ...se 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 t...

Page 419: ...en failure of the axle 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 ...

Page 420: ...t lever to the NEUTRAL position 8 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL 9 Reinstall the cupholder liner TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 25 mph 40 km h max speed 15 mi 24 km max distance ...

Page 421: ...nition must be in the ON RUN position not the ACC position If your vehicle s battery is discharged refer to Shift Lever Override in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for towing CAUTION Do not use sling type equipment when towing Damage to the fascia will occur When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Dama...

Page 422: ...s raised CAUTION Towing faster than 25 mph 40 km h or farther than 15 mi 24 km with front wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK OFF position Flatbed towing is the preferred towing method However if a flatbed t...

Page 423: ...owing 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 421 ...

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Page 425: ...SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS 428 䡵 REPLACEMENT PARTS 429 䡵 DEALER SERVICE 429 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 430 Engine Oil 431 Engine Oil Filter 434 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 434 Maintenance Free Battery 435 Air Conditioner Maintenance 437 A C Air Filter If Equipped 438 Body Lubrication 439 Windshield Wiper Blades 440 Adding Washer Fluid 440 Exhaust System 441 Cooling System 444 7 ...

Page 426: ...onsole Cupholders 462 䡵 FUSES 462 Integrated Power Module 463 䡵 VEHICLE STORAGE 469 䡵 REPLACEMENT BULBS 469 䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT 470 Headlamp 470 Fog Lamps 472 Backup Lamps 473 License Plate Lamp 474 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 474 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 475 Engine 475 Chassis 476 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 427: ...le Fuses 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 Power Distribution Center Fuses 10 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 Air Cleaner Filter 11 Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 ...

Page 428: ...Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Oil Fill 4 Integrated Power Module Fuses 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 429: ...ed 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 running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will so...

Page 430: ...e is running and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use ...

Page 431: ...ehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the...

Page 432: ...rvice job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed Maintenance Schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future CAUTION Failure to properly maintain your vehi...

Page 433: ...vals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and only when the engine is hot will improve the ...

Page 434: ... further informa tion NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 10 000 miles 16 000 km or twelve months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petro...

Page 435: ...that do not have both the engine oil certifi cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not be used Engine Oil Viscosity 3 6L Engine MOPAR SAE 5W 20 engine oil 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...

Page 436: ... 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 hav...

Page 437: ...derably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom mended Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required NOTE The battery is stored in a compartment behind the left front fender and is acces...

Page 438: ...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 identified on the battery case Cable clam...

Page 439: ...w 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 informati...

Page 440: ...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 box and remove all contents 2 Push in on the sides of the glove box and lower the door 3 Disconnect the glove box door dampener from the slot on the side of the box This is done by grasping the dampener connector on the outside of the box and ...

Page 441: ...often 8 Reinstall the glove box door dampener and glove box 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 to...

Page 442: ...s 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 depending on geographical area and frequency of use Poor perfor mance of blades may be present wit...

Page 443: ...und the washer solution Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system an...

Page 444: ...system 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 t...

Page 445: ...rmal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by ...

Page 446: ...onths before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant anti freeze Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the...

Page 447: ...e coolant antifreeze other than specified 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 a...

Page 448: ...his 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 coolant antifreeze We recommend using MOPAR Antifree...

Page 449: ...s 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 System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to p...

Page 450: ...ities to determine the disposal rules 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 Four Cylinder Engines the coolant bottle provides a quick vis...

Page 451: ...ccumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the 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 e...

Page 452: ...the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally 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 Ch...

Page 453: ...fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake system and or impair its performance The proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle...

Page 454: ...id to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is import...

Page 455: ...e transmission Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your tr...

Page 456: ...f approximately 80 F 27 C 7 Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated Then remove the dipstick and note the fluid level on both sides The fluid level reading is only valid if there is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid if the actual level is at or above the hole If the fluid is hot the fluid level should be in t...

Page 457: ... re seated properly Fluid Level Check Six Speed Transmission The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions Routine fluid level checks are not required therefore the transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is pro vided Your authorized dealer can check your transmission fluid level using a special service dipstick If you notice ...

Page 458: ...he metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have 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...

Page 459: ...ch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces Use of power washers 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...

Page 460: ...lds behind each wheel Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR Wheel Clean...

Page 461: ...ifferent lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Rep...

Page 462: ...nt if absolutely necessary Do not use harsh cleaners or Armor All Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery Cleaning Leather Upholstery MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom mended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather u...

Page 463: ...g 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 scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used...

Page 464: ...y under warm running water Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth Installation Align the liner in the cupholder and press down firmly FUSES WARNING When replacing a blown fuse always use an appro priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating Never replace a blown fu...

Page 465: ... dealer Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover Refer to the graphic below for FUSES TIPM location Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 40 Amp Green Power Top Module If Equipped ...

Page 466: ... Equipped 6 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch Climate Controls Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 7 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw IOD Sense 1 8 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw IOD Sense 2 9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed Power Seats If Equipped 10 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel Power Locks Interior Lights 11 15 Amp Lt Blue Selectable Power Outlet Inside Cen ter Arm Rest 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHI...

Page 467: ...een Radiator Fan Relay 16 15 Amp Lt Blue Sunroof If Equipped Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 17 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module WCM Clock Steering Control Module SCM 18 40 Amp Green Auto Shutdown ASD Relay 19 20 Amp Yellow Audio Amplifier If Equipped 20 15 Amp Lt Blue Radio 21 10 Amp Red Siren If Equipped 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 ...

Page 468: ...ed 25 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Heated Mirrors If Equipped 26 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown ASD Relay 2 Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 27 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Oc cupant Classifica tion Module OCM Occupant Restraint Controller ORC 28 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Occupant Classifi cation Module OCM Occupant Restraint Controller ORC 29 Hot Car No Fuse Required 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 469: ...Red Switch Bank Diagnostic Link Connector Powertrain Control Module PCM Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 34 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brakes ABS Module If Equipped Electronic Stability Control ESC Module If Equipped 35 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brakes ABS Module If Equipped Electronic Stability Control ESC Module If Equipped 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 ...

Page 470: ...d fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Mod ule and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicate...

Page 471: ...in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT BULBS All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base Alumi num base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Front Courtesy Reading Lamp 578 W5W Center Courtesy Reading...

Page 472: ...T NOTE Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo spheric conditions This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor Turning the lamps on will usually accelerate the clearing process Headlamp 1 Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the head lamp NOTE It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the ...

Page 473: ...sembly and grasp the connector 3 Rotate bulb and connector turn and pull outward from assembly CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life Bulb Access Points Bulb Rotation 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 ...

Page 474: ...gh the lower fascia cutout is limited 2 Turn the steering wheel to allow access and remove the inner fender shield 3 Rotate the bulb and connector turn counterclock wise 4 Pull the bulb off of connector and replace with a new one 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 surface clean the bulb wit...

Page 475: ...astic wing nuts from the tail lamp housing 3 Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly outward pushing gently on the studs from inside to disengage the lamp housing 4 Twist and remove socket from lamp 5 Remove bulb from socket and replace Tail Lamp Housing Wing Nut Tail Lamp Housing 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 ...

Page 476: ... Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle 18 5 Gallons 70 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2 4L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 4 5 Quarts 4 26 Liters 3 6L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 6 Liters Cooling System 2 4L Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 7 7 Quarts 7 3 Liters 3 6L Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equival...

Page 477: ...ne Oil 3 6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 such as MOPAR Penn zoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs 2 4L Engine except PZEV We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Spark ...

Page 478: ... the function or performance of your transmission We recommend MOPAR ATF 4 fluid Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 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 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 479: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 478 Maintenance Chart 480 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 480: ...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 Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument...

Page 481: ... At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System 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 wi...

Page 482: ...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 Adjust parking brake as necessary X X X X X X X 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S...

Page 483: ...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 Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X X Replace cabin air conditioning filter X X X X X X X Replace spark plugs 2 4L En gine X X X X X Replace spark plugs 2 4L PZEV Engine Only X Replace spark plugs 3 6L En gine X 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDU...

Page 484: ...4 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 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 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter X Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary X 8 M A ...

Page 485: ...u have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent 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 483 ...

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Page 487: ...IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 487 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 488 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 488 In Mexico Contact 489 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 489 Service Contract 489 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 490 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 491 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 491 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 491 In Canada 491 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 492 9 ...

Page 488: ...䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 493 Treadwear 493 Traction Grades 493 Temperature Grades 494 486 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 489: ...ests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the 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...

Page 490: ...nce If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con cern you may contact the manufacturer s customer center Any communication to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealer name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Cent...

Page 491: ...needs relay service offered by Bell Canada For TTY teletypewriter users dial 711 and for Voice callers dial 1 800 855 0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only...

Page 492: ...tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience You will be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addi ti...

Page 493: ...and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other inform...

Page 494: ...forward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step...

Page 495: ...rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices ...

Page 496: ...se the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The tempe...

Page 497: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 498: ...itioning Filter 289 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 290 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 437 Air Conditioning System 276 Air Pressure Tires 347 Alarm System Security Alarm 219 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 263 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 445 Disposal 448 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 326 Anti Lock Warning Light 326 Appearance Care 456 Ashtray 197 Assistance Towing 127 Auto Dow...

Page 499: ...Lubrication 439 B Pillar Location 341 Brake Assist System 330 Brake Parking 324 Brake System 450 Anti Lock ABS 326 Fluid Check 450 Master Cylinder 450 Parking 324 Warning Light 214 Brake Transmission Interlock 302 Bulb Replacement 469 Bulbs Light 101 Calibration Compass 233 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 21 Capacities Fluid 474 Caps Filler Fuel 376 Oil Engine 425 Power Steering 323 Radiator ...

Page 500: ... Control 276 Clock 241 Cold Weather Operation 297 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 275 Compact Spare Tire 352 Compass 225 Compass Calibration 233 Compass Variance 233 Computer Trip Travel 21 Connector UCI 266 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 266 Console 162 Console Floor 162 Contract Service 489 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 447 Cooling System 444 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 446 Coolant Capacity 474 ...

Page 501: ...ay Intermittent Wipers 173 Diagnostic System Onboard 427 Dimmer Switch Headlight 168 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 453 Oil Engine 431 Power Steering 323 Disabled Vehicle Towing 418 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 448 Door Locks 31 Door Locks Automatic 33 Door Opener Garage 181 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 320 E 85 Fuel 372 Electrical Power Outlets 193 Electric Rea...

Page 502: ...dentification 426 Coolant Antifreeze 444 Cooling 444 Exhaust Gas Caution 98 Fails to Start 297 Flooded Starting 297 Fuel Requirements 368 Jump Starting 411 Oil 431 Oil Change Interval 217 Oil Filler Cap 425 Oil Selection 432 Oil Synthetic 434 Overheating 396 Starting 295 Temperature Gauge 211 Engine Oil Viscosity 433 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 433 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 70 Entry System...

Page 503: ...nge 375 Engine Oil 375 Fuel Requirements 372 Maintenance 376 Replacement Parts 376 Starting 375 Flooded Engine Starting 297 Fluid Capacities 474 Fluid Leaks 101 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 453 Brake 450 Cooling System 444 Engine Oil 431 Power Steering 323 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 475 Fog Lights 169 Folding Rear Seat 161 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 416 Fuel 368 Adding 376 Addit...

Page 504: ... 181 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 376 Gasoline Clean Air 368 Gasoline Reformulated 368 Gauges Coolant Temperature 211 Fuel 211 Odometer 215 Tachometer 215 Gear Ranges 303 Gear Select Lever Override 417 General Information 18 Glass Cleaning 461 Gross Axle Weight Rating 379 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 379 GVWR 379 Hands Free Phone Uconnect 113 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Wat...

Page 505: ...n 13 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 13 Illuminated Entry 21 Immobilizer Sentry Key 16 Infant Restraint 74 Information Center Vehicle 226 Inside Rearview Mirror 108 Instrument Cluster 211 Instrument Panel and Controls 208 Instrument Panel Cover 460 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 461 Integrated Power Module Fuses 463 Interior Appearance Care 460 Interior Lights 170 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 173 ...

Page 506: ... Assist 168 Lap Shoulder Belts 45 Latches 101 Hood 163 Lead Free Gasoline 368 Leaks Fluid 101 Life of Tires 355 Light Bulbs 101 Lights 101 Airbag 67 Back Up 473 Battery Saver 171 Brake Assist Warning 334 Brake Warning 214 Bulb Replacement 470 Daytime Running 169 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 334 Engine Temperature Warning 213 Exterior 101 Fog 169 Headlights 165 Headlights On With Wipe...

Page 507: ...ction Control 334 Turn Signal 101 Voltage 212 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 211 Loading Vehicle 379 Capacities 380 Tires 341 Locks 31 Automatic Door 33 Auto Unlock 33 Child Protection 34 Door 31 Power Door 32 Low Tire Pressure System 359 Lubrication Body 439 Lug Nuts 397 Lumbar Support 156 Maintenance Free Battery 435 Maintenance Procedures 430 Maintenance Schedule 478 Malfunction Indicat...

Page 508: ...TBE ETBE 369 New Vehicle Break In Period 96 Occupant Restraints 66 Occupant Restraints Sedan 41 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 368 Odometer 215 Trip 215 Oil Change Indicator 217 Oil Change Indicator Reset 217 Oil Engine 431 Capacity 474 Change Interval 217 Checking 431 Dipstick 431 Disposal 434 Filter 434 Filter Disposal 434 Identification Logo 432 Materials Added to 434 Recommendation 432 Synthetic ...

Page 509: ...ersonal Settings 237 Pets 96 Phone Cellular 113 Phone Hands Free Uconnect 113 Placard Tire and Loading Information 342 Power Door Locks 32 Mirrors 110 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 193 Seats 149 Steering 322 Sunroof 190 Windows 36 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 59 Preparation for Jacking 401 Pretensioners Seat Belts 54 Programmable Electronic Features 237 Radial Ply Tires 349 Radiator Cap Cool...

Page 510: ...tem 28 Remote Trunk Release 40 Replacement Bulbs 469 Replacement Keys 17 Replacement Parts 429 Replacement Tires 356 Reporting Safety Defects 491 Resetting Oil Change Indicator 217 Restraint Head 157 Restraints Child 74 Rotation Tires 358 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 99 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 101 Safety Defects Reporting 491 Safety Exhaust Gas 98 Safety Information Tire 335 Safety Tips 97 S...

Page 511: ...port 156 Power 149 Rear Folding 161 Reclining 155 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 475 Sentry Key Immobilizer 16 Sentry Key Programming 17 Service Assistance 487 Service Contract 489 Service Manuals 492 Settings Personal 237 Setting the Clock 241 Shift Lever Override 417 Shoulder Belts 45 Side Airbag 69 Side View Mirror Adjustment 110 Side Window Demisters Defrosters 288 Signals Turn 101 Snow Chain...

Page 512: ...rage Vehicle 288 Stuck Freeing 416 Sun Roof 190 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 60 Synthetic Engine Oil 434 Tachometer 215 Taillights 473 Telescoping Steering Column 176 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 281 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 211 Tilt Steering Column 176 Time Delay Headlight 167 Tire and Loading Information Placard 341 Tire Markings 335 Tires 101 Aging Life of Tires 355 Air Pre...

Page 513: ...354 Trailer Towing 387 Tread Wear Indicators 354 Tire Safety Information 335 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 384 Towing 380 24 Hour Towing Assistance 127 Disabled Vehicle 418 Guide 384 Recreational 393 Weight 384 Towing Assistance 127 Traction 319 Trailer Towing 380 Cooling System Tips 392 Hitches 383 Minimum Requirements 386 Tips 391 Trailer and Tongue Weight 384 Wiring 389 Trailer Towing Guide 384 ...

Page 514: ...vity 130 Operation 115 Phone Call Features 122 Phone Features 125 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 132 Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode 249 Operating Instructions CD Mode 243 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 240 Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio Playing MP3 Files 258 Uconnect Hands Free Phone 113 Understanding Your Instrument Panel 208 Uniform Tire Quality Grades...

Page 515: ... VR 143 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 211 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 490 Washer Adding Fluid 440 Washers Windshield 172 Washing Vehicle 457 Water Driving Through 320 Wheel and Wheel Trim 458 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 458 Wind Buffeting 39 Window Fogging 288 Windows 36 Power 36 Windshield Defroster 99 Windshield Washers 172 Fluid 440 Windshield Wiper Blades 440 Win...

Page 516: ...ency signals Mobile two way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel The following must be observed during installation The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible The negativepowerconnectionshouldbemadetobodysheetmetal adjacent to the negative battery connection This connection should not ...

Page 517: ...4PFD41 126 AA Dart Chrysler Group LLC 14PFD41 126 AA First Edition Printed in U S A Chrysler Group LLC 14PFD41 126 AA First Edition Printed in U S A Chrysler Group LLC 14PFD41 126 AA First Edition Printed in U S A ...

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