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STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

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STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .298

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Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . .298

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Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . .299

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Keyless Enter-N-Go™ – If Equipped . . . . . . . .300

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Normal Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301

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Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or −29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304

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If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304

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After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER – IF EQUIPPED . . . .306

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .307

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Six-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . .307

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Shifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309

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Recommended Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310

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1–4 Skip Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311

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Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
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Key Ignition Park Interlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314

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Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .314

Summary of Contents for 2014 dodge challenger

Page 1: ...Challenger 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 105 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 503 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511 10 INDEX 523 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: ...serve all Warnings and Cau tions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle the vehicle registration and the title The vehicle identification num...

Page 9: ... VIN 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 VIN Location 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 11: ...minder 17 䡵 SENTRY KEY 17 Replacement Keys 18 Customer Key Programming 19 General Information 19 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM 20 Rearming Of The System 20 To Arm The System 20 To Disarm The System 21 Security System Manual Override 22 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY 22 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 23 To Unlock The Doors 25 To Lock The Doors 27 To Open The Trunk 28 Using The Panic Alarm 28 2 ...

Page 12: ...nd Buffeting 44 䡵 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE 44 䡵 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING 45 Trunk Emergency Release 46 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 47 Lap Shoulder Belts 51 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 56 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 56 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped 57 Energy Management Feature 58 Seat Belt Pretensioners 58 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert 59 Seat Belt...

Page 13: ... EDR 75 Child Restraints 76 Transporting Pets 98 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 98 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 99 Transporting Passengers 99 Exhaust Gas 100 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 101 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 104 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

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

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

Page 16: ...ey slide the mechanical latch on the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand NOTE You can insert the double sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up Wireless Ignition Node WIN Emergency Key Removal Keyless Ignition Node KIN Emergency Key Removal 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 17: ...red power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information CAUTION If your vehicle battery b...

Page 18: ...dren to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RU...

Page 19: ...placed in ACC or ON RUN engine stopped will cause the reminder chime to sound Refer to Start ing Procedures in Starting And Operating for further information SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unau thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The...

Page 20: ...for longer than 10 seconds it indicates that there is a fault in the electron ics Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer CAUTION The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection All of the Key Fobs provided w...

Page 21: ...of programming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics A blank Key Fob is one that has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys tem serviced bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the authorized dealer Customer Key Programming Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC...

Page 22: ...sarm it the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn off after three minutes turn all of the visual signals off after an additional 15 minutes and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself To Arm The System Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm 1 Remove the key from the ignition system refer to Starting Procedures in Starting And Operating for further information For vehicl...

Page 23: ...our Vehicle for further informa tion For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go press the Keyless Enter N Go Start Stop button requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter N Go insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position NOTE The driver s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmitter cannot ar...

Page 24: ... If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence the horn will sound three times and the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Check the vehicle for tampering Security System Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger ILLUMINATED ENTRY The courtesy lights will tur...

Page 25: ...n the trunk or activate the Panic Alarm from dis tances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held Key Fob with RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into the ignition switch disables the system from responding to any button presses from that RKE transmitter Driving at speeds 5 mph...

Page 26: ...Key Fob With RKE Transmitter Keyless Enter N Go Key Fob With RKE Transmitter 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 27: ...NLOCK button on the RKE transmitter Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Set tings Customer Programmable Features in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information When not using the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the UNL...

Page 28: ...sing the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans mitter with the igniti...

Page 29: ...Entry refer to Keyless Enter N Go under Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter or the Passive Entry feature This feature can be turned on or turned off Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fe...

Page 30: ...er N Go Passive Entry refer to Keyless Enter N Go under Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Using The Panic Alarm To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights will turn on the park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the ...

Page 31: ...ter apart Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal 2 Remove and replace the battery When replacing the battery match the sign on the battery to the sign on the inside of the battery clip located on the back cover Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To reassemble the RKE tr...

Page 32: ... of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 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 ...

Page 33: ...revious remote start event Vehicle theft alarm not active Ignition in Off position Keyless Enter N Go WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in jury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operatio...

Page 34: ...p eration if equipped are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive times with the RKE transmitter However the ignition must be cycled by pushing the START STOP button twice or the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicl...

Page 35: ...he vehicle For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter N Go feature the message Insert Key Turn To On will display in the EVIC until you insert the Key Fob Once inserted the message Turn To On will display in the EVIC until you turn the Key Fob to ON RUN For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter N Go feature the message Push Button Insert Key will display in the EVIC until you push the STA...

Page 36: ...e event of a collision lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously...

Page 37: ...oor Locks The power door lock switch is located on each door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry system For further information refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle If you press the power door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition and either door i...

Page 38: ...authorized dealer for service Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically if 1 The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en abled 2 The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h Automatic Unlock Do...

Page 39: ... KEYLESS ENTER N GO IF EQUIPPED The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle s Remote Keyless Entry RKE system and a feature of Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons NOTE Passive Entry may be programmed ON OFF refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Pane...

Page 40: ... All Doors 1st Press refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information To Unlock From The Passenger Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the passenger door handle grab the front passenger door handle to unlock both doors automati cally The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE All doors will ...

Page 41: ...or any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters If one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected inside the vehicle and no other valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters are detected out side the vehicle the Passive Entry System automatically unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry RKE transmitter can be loc...

Page 42: ...de the vehicle and within 5 ft 1 5 m of the deck lid To Lock The Vehicle s Doors With one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver or passenger front door handles press the door handle LOCK button to lock both doors Do NOT grab the door handle when pressing the door handle lock button This could unlock the door s Press The Door Handle Button To Lock 40 THINGS...

Page 43: ... vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle s interior door panel Do NOT Grab The handle When Locking 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 ...

Page 44: ...the ignition is turned OFF This feature is cancelled when either front door is opened The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Pro grammable Features in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information The door window will lower slightly if it is closed completely when opening the door The window will retu...

Page 45: ...n fea ture Press the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go down automatically To open the window part way press the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop To stop the window from going all the way down during the AUTO down operation pull up on the switch briefly The power window switches will remain active for up to 60 minutes ...

Page 46: ...id can be released from inside the vehicle by pressing the Trunk Release button The button is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel NOTE The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate If equipped with a manual transmis sion the vehicle speed must be under 5 mph 8 km h before the button will operate The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle ...

Page 47: ...nter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for more information on trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature 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 inside of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able t...

Page 48: ...uilt into the trunk latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow in the dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism Trunk Emergency Internal Release 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 49: ...occupant energy during an impact event All seat belt systems except the driver s include Auto matic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat if equipped Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells ...

Page 50: ...le with a rear seat Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind th...

Page 51: ...hone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Ai...

Page 52: ... Inflatable Curtain SABIC and or Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you This can happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can red...

Page 53: ...y Continued WARNING Continued Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt F...

Page 54: ...eb guide When the belt is routed outside of the seat web guide the latch plate will contact the quarter trim panel Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Latch Plate 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YO...

Page 55: ...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 snug Continued Latch Plate To Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 ...

Page 56: ... Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up a bit on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision WARNING A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision The belt forces w...

Page 57: ...late down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent ret...

Page 58: ...the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors ALR which are used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Re straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restrain...

Page 59: ... Automatic Locking Mode is avail able on all passenger seating positions with a combina tion lap shoulder belt Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature Children 12 years old and under should always be properly re strained in the rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and ...

Page 60: ...igned to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Preten...

Page 61: ... fastened The driver should instruct all other occu pants to fasten their seat belts If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph 8 km h BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual notification The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front pass...

Page 62: ...This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi tions Remove and store the extender when not needed Supple...

Page 63: ...ags based upon seat position This vehicle is be equipped with a driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB to provide enhanced protection for an occupant du...

Page 64: ...uipped with the following air bag system components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Knee Impact Bolsters Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC Front and Side Impact Sensors Front Seat Belt Pretensioners Seat Belt...

Page 65: ...ts could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate Continued WARNING Continued Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air ...

Page 66: ...e impact deploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC SABIC air bags may offer side impact protection 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 pote...

Page 67: ...RNING Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the SABIC is located should remain free from any obstructions Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags the performance could be adversely affected and or ...

Page 68: ...ed Occupants especially chil dren should not lean on or sleep against the door side windows or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags inflate even if they are in an infant or child restraint Always sit upright as possible with your back against the seat back use the seat belts properly and use the appropriate sized child restraint infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight ...

Page 69: ...educe the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce sub stantial vehicle damage for example some pole colli sions truck underrides and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of impact Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle f...

Page 70: ...ight will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the air bag system The diagnos ti...

Page 71: ...ur eyes The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the air bag In this way the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags are de signed to activate only i...

Page 72: ...g pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain air b...

Page 73: ...e System functions after an event the ignition switch must be changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the fol...

Page 74: ...ve to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s in structions for cleaning Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de ployed If you are involved in another collision the air bags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another co...

Page 75: ...rself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system Continued WARNING Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be se...

Page 76: ...during the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first cycled to the ON RUN The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight second interval The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving NOTE If the speedometer tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC may also be disabled The air bags may not be r...

Page 77: ...brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per sonal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other p...

Page 78: ... sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards You should also make sure that you can install it in the vehi...

Page 79: ...ired to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 ...

Page 80: ...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 ve hicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the...

Page 81: ... or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they 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 chil...

Page 82: ...seat until the vehicle s seat belts fit properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loo...

Page 83: ...l the way back 3 Does the shoulder belt cross the child s shoulder between their neck and arm 4 Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible touching the child s thighs and not their stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle If the child is using the lap shoulder...

Page 84: ...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 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat ing position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 87: ...nd tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs 29 5 kg Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Can a child seat be installed in the center position using...

Page 88: ... seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passen ger seat Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact See your child re straint owner s manual for more information Can the head restraints be re moved...

Page 89: ...re it meets 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 gap between the seatback and seat cushion LATCH Anchorages 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 ...

Page 90: ...rages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it Tether Strap Anchorages 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 91: ...ATCH If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position do not use that outboard position If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt do not install a child seat in that outboard position WARNING Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint Please refer to Ins...

Page 92: ...y need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit 4 Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected 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...

Page 93: ...traint belt path and then buckle it Do not lock the seatbelt Remind all children in the 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 the re straint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installin...

Page 94: ...tor For additional information on ALR refer to the Automatic Locking Mode description un der Occupant Restraints The cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of the seatbelt tight when webbing is pulled tight and straight through a child restraint s belt path Please see the table below and the following sections for more information about both types of seat belts Lap Shoulder Belt ...

Page 95: ... facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is al lowed if the child restraint manu facturer 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 b...

Page 96: ...ion 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 out of the retractor If it is ...

Page 97: ...ly and pull it tight if necessary Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate CINCH If Equipped 1 Place the child seat in the center of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit 2 Next pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint ...

Page 98: ...cinching latch plate is too close to the belt path opening of the child restraint you may have trouble tightening the seat belt If this happens discon nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt up to three full turns to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out away from the child restraint Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to comple...

Page 99: ...icle if one is available 1 Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints raise the head restraint and where possible route the tether strap under the head rest...

Page 100: ...ill be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the drivetrain engine transmission clutch and rear axle in your new vehicle Drive moderately during the first 500 mi...

Page 101: ...ance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle 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 Please check your oil level with the engine oil indicat...

Page 102: ...eathing it can make you unconscious and can Continued WARNING 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 ...

Page 103: ... to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt ass...

Page 104: ...gainst the windshield See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper able Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other wa...

Page 105: ...n a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Continued WARNING Continued Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Ob jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control If required mounting posts must be properly in stalled if not equippe...

Page 106: ...tion pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected ...

Page 107: ...ing Feature 112 Power Mirrors 113 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 114 Vanity Mirrors 114 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 114 Slide On Rod And Extender Features Of Sun Visor 115 䡵 Uconnect Phone IF EQUIPPED 116 Operation 118 Phone Call Features 125 Uconnect Phone Features 128 Advanced Phone Connectivity 134 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 135 General Information 147 3 ...

Page 108: ...traints 160 Folding Rear Seat 162 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 164 䡵 LIGHTS 165 Headlights And Parking Lights 165 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 166 Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only 167 Headlight Time Delay 167 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 168 Lights On Reminder 168 Fog Lights If Equipped 169 Multifunction Lever 170 Turn Signals 170 Lane Change Assist 171 ...

Page 109: ...PEED 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 179 䡵 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED 180 ParkSense Sensors 181 ParkSense Warning Display 181 ParkSense Display 181 Enabling Disabling ParkSense 185 Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System 185 Cleaning The ParkSense Syste...

Page 110: ... Security 195 Troubleshooting Tips 196 General Information 197 䡵 POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 198 Opening Sunroof Express 199 Opening Sunroof Manual Mode 199 Closing Sunroof Express 199 Closing Sunroof Manual Mode 199 Pinch Protect Feature 199 Venting Sunroof Express 200 Sunshade Operation 200 Wind Buffeting 200 Sunroof Maintenance 200 Ignition Off Operation 201 䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 201 䡵 CUPHO...

Page 111: ... Rear Cupholders 206 䡵 CONSOLE FEATURES 207 Sliding Center Console Armrest 207 Console Storage 207 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 209 Rear Window Defroster 209 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ...

Page 112: ...d can be adjusted up down left and right for various drivers The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare from vehicles behind you 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 the small control under the mirror is set in the day position toward the ...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...vex mirror 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 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature The mirrors are equipped with a rotational hinge The mirrors have one de...

Page 115: ...ol wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move When you are finished adjusting the mirror turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror Power Mirror Control 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 ...

Page 116: ...n Understanding The Fea tures Of Your Vehicle for further information Vanity Mirrors A vanity mirror is located on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward Illuminated Vanity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward The light turns on automaticall...

Page 117: ...un visor so it is parallel to the side window grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position To use the extender feature of the sun visor grab the extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward Slide On Rod Extender 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ...

Page 118: ... 2001 English or 1 800 387 9983 French Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s microphone for private conversation The Uconnect Phone is driven through your Bluetooth Hands Free Profile mobile phone Uconnect features Bluetooth technology the global standard that enables different ele...

Page 119: ...s your signal to give a command Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra dio The individual buttons are described in the Operation section The Uconnect Phone can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth mobile phone See the Uconnect website for supported phones Refer to your mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for details The Uconnect Phone is f...

Page 120: ...e the following compound command can be said Pair a Bluetooth Device For each feature explanation in this section only the compound form of the voice command is given You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the compound form voice com mand Phonebook New Entry or you can break the compound form command into two vo...

Page 121: ... the main menu However in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu Pair Link Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect Phone you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone To complete the pairing process you will need to refer ence your mobile phone Owner s Manual The Uconnect website may also provide detailed instruc tions for pairing Th...

Page 122: ...e 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 vehicle at the same time For example if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle the Uconnect Phone will use the priority three mobile phone when you make a call You can select to use a lower priority mobile ...

Page 123: ...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 automatically downloads names text names and number entries from your mobile phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See Uconnect...

Page 124: ...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 Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook New Entry When prompted say the name of the new entry Use of long ...

Page 125: ...s not in motion Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Edit Entry You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit Next choose the number designation home work mobile or other that you wish to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the phoneb...

Page 126: ...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 Uconnect Phone is playing the desired entry and say Delete After you enter the name the Uconnect Phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work mobile other or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only t...

Page 127: ...d 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 Phone will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through...

Page 128: ...y 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 incoming call or ignore it Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress To make a second call while...

Page 129: ... 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 T...

Page 130: ... 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 After the ignition key is cycled to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone for a certain dura tion after which the call is automatically transferred from the Uconnect ...

Page 131: ... 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 n...

Page 132: ...System and have network coverage Roadside Assistance Towing Assistance If you need roadside assistance Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Towing Assistance NOTE You should program the desired Towing 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...

Page 133: ...for use of the Uconnect Phone When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word Send For example if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the button and say 3 7 4 6 Send Saying a number or sequenc...

Page 134: ...ut having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Turning Confirmation Prompts ON OFF Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the Uconnect Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say one of the following Setup Confirmation Prompts On Setup Confirmation Prompts Of...

Page 135: ... the dial ring to the Uconnect Phone to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situa tion after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un Mute Mute ON OFF When you mute the Uconnect Phone you will still be able to hear the conversatio...

Page 136: ...one electronic device at a time If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth connection between your mobile phone and the Uconnect Phone System follow the instructions de scribed in your mobile phone User s Manual List Paired Mobile Phone Names Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say List Phones The Uconnect Phon...

Page 137: ...able the Uconnect Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Mobile Phones Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing At the next prompt say Delete and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played a...

Page 138: ...Uconnect Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone For best results the Voice Training session should be com pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only Reset Press ...

Page 139: ...ven though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended It is not recommended to ...

Page 140: ...y weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect Phone Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Recent Calls If your phone supp...

Page 141: ...essage you can Reply or Forward the message using Uconnect Phone Send Messages You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message Press the button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say SMS Send or Send Message You can either say the message you wish to send or say List Messages There are 20 preset messages To send a message press the button while the system is listing the...

Page 142: ...I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there yet 15 Where are we meeting 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet 19 Send number to call 20 Start without me 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 143: ...ange it Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait at least ...

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Page 147: ...ur five six seven eight nine star plus pound add location Voice Commands Primary Alternate s all call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 ...

Page 148: ... phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book Voice Commands Primary Alternate s previous record again redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial voice training work yes 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 149: ...d including interference that may cause undesired op eration VOICE COMMAND IF EQUIPPED Voice Command System Operation The Uconnect Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio disc player USB Mass Storage Class device iPod family of devices Bluetooth Streaming Audio de vice and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible...

Page 150: ...al to give a command NOTE If you do not say a command within a few seconds the system will present you with a list of options If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options press the Voice Command button listen for the beep and say your command Pressing the Voice Command button while the system is speaking is known as barging in The system will be interrupted and after the beep yo...

Page 151: ...ou will be prompted to repeat it To hear the first available Menu press the Voice Com mand button and say Help or Main Menu Commands The Voice Command system understands two types of commands Universal commands are available at all times Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active Changing The Volume 1 Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button 2 Say a command e g...

Page 152: ...etup to switch to system setup Radio AM To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio AM In this mode you may say the following commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Radio FM To switch to the FM band say FM or Radio FM In this mode you ...

Page 153: ... 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 switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say the following commands Track to change the track Next Track to play the next track Previous Track to play the previous track Main Menu to switch to the main menu USB Mode To switch to USB mode say USB In this mode you may say ...

Page 154: ...ommand 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 recording Play Memos to play previously recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Com mand button to stop playing memos You pro ceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo P...

Page 155: ...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 improve recognition 2 Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect Voice For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is p...

Page 156: ...n 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 The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions The power seat switches are used to control the position of...

Page 157: ...he angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of the seat switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached Power Lumbar If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats are also equipped with power lumbar The power lumbar...

Page 158: ...efore fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Power Lumbar Switch 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

Page 159: ...can choose from HIGH LOW or OFF heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH one for LOW and none for OFF Press the switch once to select HIGH level heating Press the switch a second time to select LOW level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF If HIGH level heating is selected ...

Page 160: ...ted could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera ture of the seat Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seat near the floor Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position Using body pressure move forward and rear ward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters h...

Page 161: ...ld result in serious injury or death Passenger Seat Easy Entry On the passenger seat pull forward on the lever located on the side of the seatback in order to dump the seatback and slide the seat forward You can also temporarily remove the seat belt from the guide loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to retract out of the way This allows for easier access to the rear seat To return the seat to...

Page 162: ...ve the top of your ear WARNING The head restraints for all occupants must be prop erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision Easy Entry Lever 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FE...

Page 163: ... rear impact If the AHRs do not return to their normal position see your authorized dealer immediately To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the push button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint NOTE The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians for service purposes only If e...

Page 164: ...raint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area Pull on the loops located on the upper part of the rear seatback to fold down either or both seatbacks These loops can be tucked away when not in use Folding Rear Seat 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 165: ...not provide the proper sta bility for child seats and or passengers An improp erly latched seat could cause serious injury The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper ...

Page 166: ...elease lever located under the left side of the instrument panel 2 Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Catch 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 167: ...re 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 LIGHTS Headlights And Parking Lights The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instrument panel lights inst...

Page 168: ...t light levels To turn the system on rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the A AUTO position When the system is on the headlight time delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition in the OFF position To turn the automatic system off move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position NOTE The engine must be running befo...

Page 169: ... 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area To activate the delay feature place the ignition in the OFF position while the headlights are still on Then turn off the headlights within 45 seconds The delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off If you turn the headlights or parking lights on or place the ignition in the RUN position again the system will cancel the delay ...

Page 170: ...f equipped the DRL will flash when a turn signal is in operation and return to DRL mode when the turn signal is no longer flashing WARNING A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electro cution if not serviced properly See your authorized dealer for service Lights On Reminder If the headligh...

Page 171: ... off the front fog lights either press the headlight switch again or turn off the headlight switch An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on NOTE The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on However selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Fog Light Operation 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 172: ...n of the front and rear turn signal lights NOTE If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective A Turn Signal On message will appear in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and a con tinuous chime will soun...

Page 173: ...on 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 flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds the high beams will shut off Map Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console Each light is turned on by pressing the lens Press the lens a second time to turn off the ligh...

Page 174: ...e glove box light but not the trunk light To restore interior light operation either place the ignition in the RUN position or cycle the light switch Dimmer Control The dimmer control is located to the right of the head light switch With the parking lights or headlights on rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and if equipped the lighting in...

Page 175: ...e Mode Daytime Brightness Feature Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON RUN or ACC position...

Page 176: ... and then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval There are four delay settings which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph 16 km h or less Mist Feature Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist...

Page 177: ...Continued WARNING Continued vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only When this feature is active the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switc...

Page 178: ...he steering wheel upward or downward as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position push the lever upward until fully engaged WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driv...

Page 179: ...rol takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel Electronic Speed Control Buttons 1 ON OFF 2 RES 4 CANCEL 3 SET 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ...

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: ...ed then the new set speed will be established Pressing the RES button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph 1 6 km h To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is re...

Page 182: ...lippery PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up e g during a parking maneuver Refer to ParkSense System Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations ParkSense will retain the last system state enabled or disabled from t...

Page 183: ... selected from the Customer Pro grammable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru ment cluster s EVIC display It provides both visual and audible warning...

Page 184: ...arcs and will produce a one half second tone As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow to fast to continuous Park Assist System Off Slow Tone 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 185: ...en the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle Fast Tone Continuous Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 ...

Page 186: ...low Fast Continuous Display Message Park Assist System ON Warning Object Detected Warning Object Detected Warning Object Detected Warning Object Detected Arcs None 3 Solid Continuous 3 Slow Flashing 2 Slow Flashing 1 Slow Flashing Radio Mute No Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE ParkSense will MUTE the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 187: ... is in REVERSE Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System During vehicle start up when the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System has detected a faulted condition the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime once per ignition cycle and it will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST SERVICE PARK ASSIST or SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message for five seconds Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center ...

Page 188: ...arkSense off in DRIVE the instru ment cluster will display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF for five seconds Furthermore once you turn ParkSense off it remains off until you turn it on again even if you cycle the ignition key When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense is turned off the EVIC will display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE ParkSens...

Page 189: ...ill not be detected when they are in close proximity Continued CAUTION Continued The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when using ParkSense WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist system Always check carefully b...

Page 190: ...cond time to turn off the light These lights also turn on when a door is opened when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compartment access is a push push design Push...

Page 191: ...ates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead console designate the three different HomeLink chan nels NOTE HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink Buttons 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 ...

Page 192: ...R ING CHANNELS Release the buttons when the EVIC displays CHANNELS CLEARED 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 problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or assistance Programming A Roll...

Page 193: ... to program and the hand held transmitter button 4 Continue to hold buttons until the EVIC display changes from CHANNEL TRAINING to CHAN NEL TRAINED then release both buttons NOTE It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in some cases for the channel to train If the EVIC displays DID NOT TRAIN repeat from Step 2 Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Button 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 194: ...h time The EVIC will display CHAN NEL TRANSMIT If the garage door opener device activates programming is complete NOTE If the garage door opener device does not acti vate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button To r...

Page 195: ...seconds or longer in some cases for the channel to train If the EVIC displays DID NOT TRAIN repeat from Step 2 5 Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button The EVIC will display CHANNEL TRANSMIT If the garage door opener device activates program ming is complete To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Reprogramming A Sin...

Page 196: ...ime out in the same manner It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button while you press and release...

Page 197: ...amming Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Using HomeLink To operate press and release the programmed HomeLink button Activation will now occur for the programmed device i e garage door opener gate opera tor security system entry door lock home office light ing etc The hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or...

Page 198: ...ose while you are programming the universal trans ceiver Do not program the transceiver if people pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by Federal safety standards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these s...

Page 199: ...d including interference that may cause unde sired operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci fications ...

Page 200: ...by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passen gers are also properly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Ne...

Page 201: ...ithin one half second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the s...

Page 202: ... sunroof opens NOTE The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting...

Page 203: ...on Opening either front door will cancel this feature ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 Volt 13 Amp electrical power outlets on this vehicle Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit If desired the front power...

Page 204: ...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 The center console power outlet is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Front Power Outlet 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 205: ... battery and or prevent the engine from starting Center Console Power Outlet Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 18 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 2 9 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 ...

Page 206: ...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 the veh...

Page 207: ...ct in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders The front cupholders are located in the center console Front Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 ...

Page 208: ...Of Your Vehicle for further information Rear Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side by side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant s el bows Rear Cupholders 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 209: ...erneath the armrest and also contains a 12 Volt power outlet a molded in coin holder designed to hold various size coins The center console may also be equipped with a Universal Consumer Interface UCI UCI supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod and iPhone devices Refer to Universal Consumer Interface UCI If Equipped in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information Sliding Console Armres...

Page 210: ...en position Cellular phones music players and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac tion resulting in death or injury Center Console 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 211: ...e NOTE To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements L...

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Page 213: ...nic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 230 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 232 Trip Functions 233 Sport Mode 236 Keyless Enter N Go Display If Equipped 237 Driver Selectable Surround Sound DSS If Equipped 238 Compass Display 238 System Warnings Customer Information Features 241 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 241 䡵 Uconnect 730N 430 430N CD DVD HDD NAV If Equipped 246 4 ...

Page 214: ...256 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 256 Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play 262 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 264 LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play 267 INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play 267 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped 268 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped 268 䡵 iPod USB MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 272 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device 273 ...

Page 215: ...ROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED 279 䡵 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED 281 Radio Operation 282 CD Player 282 䡵 CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 282 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 283 䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS 284 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 284 Automatic Operation 284 Blower Control 285 Manual Operation 286 Operating Tips 290 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 ...

Page 216: ...1 Ignition Switch 2 Instrument Cluster 7 Sport Button 12 Trunk Release Button 3 Glove Compartment 8 Hazard Warning Switch 13 Headlight Switch 4 Radio 9 Heated Steering Wheel Switch 5 Heated Seat Switch 10 Climate Control 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 217: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 ...

Page 218: ... trip odometer mode Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles km The odometer must be in TRIP mode to reset it 3 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 4 Electronic Speed Control Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is on 5 Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute RPM x 1000 ...

Page 219: ...dures in What To Do In Emergencies 7 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Warning Light This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the ON RUN position This light will also turn on while the engine is running if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If the light comes on while the engine is running safely bring the vehicle to a comp...

Page 220: ... cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Id...

Page 221: ...NOTE A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate 10 Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON RUN position If the light is either not on during starting ...

Page 222: ...ies for further information 12 Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction In dicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a m...

Page 223: ...indicates the Electronic Stability Con trol ESC is off 14 Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This ligh...

Page 224: ... Starting Your Ve hicle for further information 17 Shift Lever Indicator Automatic Transmission Only The Shift Lever Indicator is self contained within the instrument cluster It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission 18 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on 19 Odometer Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displ...

Page 225: ... to Electronic Vehicle Information Cen ter EVIC 20 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoir If the light remains on when the parking brake...

Page 226: ... Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immediate repair to the ABS system is required Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for ap proximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the p...

Page 227: ...s significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and ...

Page 228: ...ng one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may result when using re ...

Page 229: ...e the light inspected by an authorized dealer 24 Low Fuel Light This light will turn on and a single chime will sound when the fuel level drops to 1 8 tank 25 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD The OBD system monitors engine and automatic transmis sion control systems The MIL will turn on when the ignition is in th...

Page 230: ...as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants wood cardboard etc This could result in death or serious injury to the driver occupants or others ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive ...

Page 231: ... System Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Compass Display Outside Temperature Display Trip Computer Functions Uconnect phone If Equipped Uconnect gps Screens If Equipped Audio Mode Display Surround Sound Modes if equipped with Driver Selectable Surround DSS The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel EVIC Steerin...

Page 232: ...CT button for access to main menus sub menus or to select a per sonal setting in the setup menu Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset features Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Turn Signal On with a continuous warning chime if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with eithe...

Page 233: ...Washer Fluid with a single chime Channel Transmit Channel Training Channel Trained Clearing Channels Channels Cleared Did Not Train Low Tire Pressure with a single chime Service TPM System with a single chime Tire Pressure Display Screen With Low Tire s Inflate Tire to XX ESC Off Electronic Stability Control is deactivated ECO Fuel Saver Indicator if equipped Check Gascap Key Fob Battery Low Servi...

Page 234: ...ed 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 or cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position if equipped with Keyless Enter N Go To turn off the message temporarily press and release the MENU but ton To reset the oil change indicato...

Page 235: ...gnition switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode Distance To Empty Trip A Trip B Elapsed Time Display Units of...

Page 236: ...t fuel average reading before the reset The FUEL SAVER MODE message will display above the average fuel economy in the EVIC display This message will appear whenever the Multi Displacement System MDS if equipped allows the engine to operate on four cylinders or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner and it ca...

Page 237: ...t changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a text display of LOW FUEL This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will tu...

Page 238: ...until ENGLISH or METRIC appears To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed Press and release the SELECT button once to clear the resettable function being displayed To reset all resettable functions press and release the SELECT button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed function Reset ALL will display during this th...

Page 239: ...ignition switch position If desired the ignition switch position graphic can be set to be constantly visible by pressing the EVIC MENU button until the display appears Refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Starting And Oper ating for more information NOTE Under certain conditions the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority But when the ignition switch position is changed the displ...

Page 240: ...eo CDs or other video media supported by the radio Compass Display MENU Button The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing Press and release the MENU button until Compass displays in the EVIC NOTE The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera ture is displayed Engine te...

Page 241: ...1 Turn the ignition switch ON 2 Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays in the EVIC 3 Press the UP or DOWN button until CALIBRATE COMPASS displays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the SELECT button to start the calibration The message CAL will display in the EVIC 5 Slowly complete one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the ...

Page 242: ...lse readings 1 Turn the ignition switch ON 2 Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays in the EVIC 3 Press the UP or DOWN button until COMPASS VARIANCE message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map 5 Press and release the MENU button to exit Compass Varian...

Page 243: ...lows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set tings displays in the EVIC Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the following choices Language When in this display you may select one of three lan guages for all display nomenclature including the trip functions and the Uconnect gps if equipped Press the SELECT b...

Page 244: ...nlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until Driver Door 1st Press or All Doors 1st Press appears NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry and the EVIC is programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st Press all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped If Driver...

Page 245: ...th or without the Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock feature To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter REMOTE START button is pressed To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the ...

Page 246: ...anel lights to dim To increase the brightness refer to Lights in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Delay Turning Headlights Off When 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 and release the SELECT button until 0 30 60 or 90 appears Hill Start Assist HSA If Equipped When o...

Page 247: ...n until Off 45 sec 5 min 10 min 30 min or 60 min appears Turn by Turn Navigation If Equipped When ON is selected the Turn by Turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig nated turn within a programmed route To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Display ECO Mode If Equipped The ECO message is located in the Compass Tempera...

Page 248: ...or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Refer to Rear Park Assist System in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for system function and operating information Display Units of Measure In The EVIC odometer and Uconnect gps if equipped can be changed between English and Metric units of measure To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until ENGLISH...

Page 249: ...VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played Uconnect 130 4 UNDERSTAND...

Page 250: ...e hours by turning the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL con trol knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast ...

Page 251: ...L control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the ...

Page 252: ...lay Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM and 12 FM stations DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs ...

Page 253: ...iscs may damage the CD player mechanism Do not use adhesive labels These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism Continued CAUTION Continued The Uconnect 130 is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded Dual media disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting a CD...

Page 254: ...play from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press and hold the FF Fast Forward button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the ...

Page 255: ...be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will as...

Page 256: ...lid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rate MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 ...

Page 257: ...e session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or iPod and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the DISC AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary ...

Page 258: ... Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played Uconnect 130...

Page 259: ...this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Voice Command for further details If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With Uconnect Phone message will display on the radio screen TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the T...

Page 260: ...ayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequenc...

Page 261: ...ght to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio st...

Page 262: ... Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type...

Page 263: ...ET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET RND button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure...

Page 264: ...g Compact Disc s Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1 0 in 2 5 cm a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit ...

Page 265: ...insert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft top models if equipped SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD...

Page 266: ...D button a second time to stop Ran dom Play Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium...

Page 267: ...d by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten ...

Page 268: ...aded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders...

Page 269: ...n 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 return to elapsed time display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or iPod and ...

Page 270: ...us 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 to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory installed satellite radio system in your vehicle Sirius will supply a wel come kit that contains general information including how to setup your on line l...

Page 271: ... 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 performance Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be inter...

Page 272: ...he 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 the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time press and hol...

Page 273: ...radio will tune to the preset channel SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number Press the AUDIO SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number This number is used to activate deactivate or change the Sirius subscription SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory ...

Page 274: ...tellite 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 console or glove compartment iPod control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod and iPhone devices Some iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates NOTE If the radio has ...

Page 275: ...e routed through without damaging the cable when clos ing the lid A factory cut out space for the cable to be routed may be located in the base of the center console on either the front or side This allows routing of the cable without damaging it while closing the lid If a cut out is not available in the center console base route the cable away from the lid latch and in a place that will allow the...

Page 276: ... the vehicle s sound system providing metadata artist track title album etc information on the radio display The audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play Browse and List the iPod contents The audio device battery 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...

Page 277: ...rack by pressing and holding the FF button A single press backward RW or forward FF will jump backward or forward respectively for five sec onds Use the SEEK and SEEK buttons to jump to the previous or next track Pressing the SEEK button during play mode will jump to the next track in the list or press the VR button and say Next or Previous Track While a track is playing press the INFO button to s...

Page 278: ...ay then the shuffle mode is ON List Or Browse Mode During Play mode pressing any of the buttons described below will bring up List mode List mode enables scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the audio device TUNE control knob The TUNE control knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device or external USB device Turning it clockwise forward and counterclockw...

Page 279: ... item in that list on the second line To exit List mode without selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode LIST button The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod or external USB device Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top menu item to be selected and press the TUNE control knob This will display the next sub menu list item on the audio devic...

Page 280: ...ow this warning could result in an accident Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Uconnect phone system Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons To enter BTSA mode press either AUX button on the radio or press the VR button and say Bluetooth Stream ing Audio Play Mode When switched to BTSA mode some audio devices can start playing music over the vehicle s...

Page 281: ...rack to jump to the previous music track on your cellular phone Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA device Only the current song that is playing will display info HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECTABLE SURROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a Harman Kardon audio system with GreenEdge technolog...

Page 282: ...und sound technology deliv ers an immersive accurate sound stage to every seating position This surround effect is available for audio from any source AM FM CD Satellite Radio or dashboard AUX input and is activated through Uconnect radio touch screen Refer to Customer Programmable Fea tures under Uconnect SETTINGS in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel Selecting Surround Sound through the Uconne...

Page 283: ...ch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available AM FM CD HDD AUX VES etc The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes...

Page 284: ...if it is within one second after the current track begins to play If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track three times it will play the third etc The center button on the left side rocker switch has no function for a single disc CD player However when a multiple disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle the center button will select the next available CD in the player CD ...

Page 285: ...encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This 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 satisfactori...

Page 286: ...nd the Blower Control knob left knob to AUTO NOTE The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the Temperature Control knob center knob Once the comfort level is se lected the system will maintain that level automatically using the heating system Should the desired comfort level require air conditioning the ...

Page 287: ...urn off This indicates that the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the air conditioning is not necessary If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C condenser located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may re...

Page 288: ...d 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 left knob NOTE Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart that follows for details 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 289: ...4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 ...

Page 290: ...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 291: ...utton 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 mode in order to improve window clearing Recirculation will be dis abled automatically if these modes are selected Extended use of recirculatio...

Page 292: ...se it may cause window fogging Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower settings This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again Window Fogging Interior fogg...

Page 293: ...ves Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice slush and snow A C Air Filter 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 pas senger compartment Refer to Main...

Page 294: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions while in Manual Override 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 295: ...me Cold Weather Below 20 F Or 29 C 304 If Engine Fails To Start 304 After Starting 306 䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 306 䡵 MANUAL TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED 307 Six Speed Manual Transmission 307 Shifting 309 Recommended Shift Speeds 310 1 4 Skip Shift 311 Downshifting 311 䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED 312 Key Ignition Park Interlock 314 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 314 5 ...

Page 296: ...Water 326 䡵 POWER STEERING 328 䡵 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5 7L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED 329 䡵 PARKING BRAKE 330 Manual Transmission If Equipped 331 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 331 䡵 BRAKE SYSTEM 333 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 334 䡵 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM 336 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 337 Traction Control System TCS 337 Brake Assist System BAS 338 Hill Start Assist HSA 339 Electronic S...

Page 297: ...ire Inflation Pressures 358 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 360 Radial Ply Tires 360 Tire Types 361 Run Flat Tires If Equipped 362 Spare Tires If Equipped 363 Tire Spinning 365 Tread Wear Indicators 366 Life Of Tire 366 Replacement Tires 367 䡵 TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES 369 䡵 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 370 䡵 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS 371 Base System 374 Premium System If Equip...

Page 298: ... Carbon Monoxide Warnings 386 䡵 ADDING FUEL 386 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 386 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 388 䡵 VEHICLE LOADING 389 Vehicle Certification Label 389 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 389 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 389 Overloading 390 Loading 390 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 391 Common Towing Definitions 391 Trailer Hitch Classification 394 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings...

Page 299: ... Towing Tips 403 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 405 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 405 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 ...

Page 300: ...edal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Manual Transmission If Equipped Apply the parking brake place the shift lever in NEU TR...

Page 301: ...t can be dangerous if done improperly so follow the procedure carefully Refer to Jump Starting in What To Do In Emergencies for further informa tion Automatic Transmission If Equipped The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precaution...

Page 302: ...onds If this occurs turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Keyless Enter N Go If Equipped This feature allows the driver to oper ate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the ENGINE START STOP button is installed and the Remote Start Keyless Enter N Go FOBIK is in the passenger com partment Installing And Rem...

Page 303: ...the ENGINE START STOP button once 3 The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle If the vehicle fails to start the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds 4 If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting press the button again NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal Us...

Page 304: ... and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph 8 km h before the engine will shut off The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC position until the shift lever is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF position If the shift lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE START STOP button is pressed once the EVIC if equipped will display a VEHICLE NOT IN PARK message and the engine will remain ru...

Page 305: ... after 30 minutes of inactivity if the vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h and the engine is not running If the vehicle speed is above 5 mph 8 km h the ENGINE START STOP button must be held for two seconds before the engine will shut off The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC position until the vehicle is stopped and the button is pressed twice to the OFF position Keyless Enter N Go Functio...

Page 306: ...rting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater avail able from your authorized dealer is recommended If Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle...

Page 307: ...it then press and release the ENGINE START STOP button once The starter motor will engage automatically run for 10 seconds and then disengage Once this occurs release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Clearing A Flooded Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button Manual Transmission Only If the engine fails to start after you have f...

Page 308: ...ically in 10 seconds Once this occurs release the accelerator pedal turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The e...

Page 309: ...Power Module WARNING Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution MANUAL TRANSMISSION IF EQUIPPED Six Speed Manual Transmission WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied The parking brake should al ways be applied when the driver...

Page 310: ...edal fully to the floor may cause increased shift efforts and may result in damage to the clutch and transmission Do not rest your hand on the shift lever while driving as this may result in transmission synchro nizer damage Do not attempt to shift the transmission if the rear wheels are spinning due to loss of traction Dam age to the transmission may occur NOTE During cold weather you may experie...

Page 311: ... which gear you are in when you are shifting Be careful when shifting from first to second or downshifting from sixth to fifth The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and fourth gear Make sure you move the shift lever into second or fifth gear If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling you may end shifting from first to fourth or from sixth to third gear CAUTI...

Page 312: ...erse inhibitor system When vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph 5 km h the reverse inhibitor activates to help prevent shifts into REVERSE When at a complete stop you may notice lighter shift efforts into REVERSE with the ignition switch in the ON position RUN position for Keyless Enter N Go as compared to the ignition LOCK position OFF position for Keyless Enter N Go This is normal operation of th...

Page 313: ...t less than 21 mph 34 km h and the transmission is in first gear and the accelerator is at throttle or less The 1 4 Skip Shift Indicator Message will be displayed during these times When the 1 4 Skip Shift Indicator Message is dis played the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from first gear to fourth gear After you shift the transmission to fourth gear you can press the clutch in and shift to...

Page 314: ...smission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Continued CAUTION Continued Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift between PARK REVERSE NEU TRAL or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed Before shifting into any gear make sure...

Page 315: ...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 pedal When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob ...

Page 316: ... ignition switch is in the full OFF position Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock system BTSI that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied To shift the transmission out of PARK the ignition switch must be turned to the ON RUN position engine running or not and the brake pedal must be pressed Five Speed Auto...

Page 317: ...etween these gears The transmission shift lever has only PARK REVERSE NEUTRAL and DRIVE shift positions Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift control refer to AutoStick in this section Moving the shift lever to the left or right while in the DRIVE position or tapping one of the steering wheel mounted shift paddles if equipped will manually select the transmission gear and will displa...

Page 318: ...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 When parking on a hill apply the parking brake before shift...

Page 319: ... brake pedal released Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift i...

Page 320: ...remove the key fob and lock your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave 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 key fob...

Page 321: ...RK 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 sto...

Page 322: ...t provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through underdrive first second and third gears direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy load...

Page 323: ...After the vehicle has stopped the transmission will remain in second gear regardless of which forward gear is selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will con tinue to operate The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL may be illuminated Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can b...

Page 324: ...a driver interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control giving you more control of the vehicle AutoStick allows you to maximize en gine braking eliminate undesirable upshifts and down shifts and improve overall vehicle performance This system can also provide you with more control during passing city driving cold slippery conditions mountain driving trailer towing and many other s...

Page 325: ... when maximum engine speed is reached The trans mission will upshift only when commanded by the driver Engine overspeed protection will be provided by fuel cut off at or near redline The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to prevent engine lugging and will display the current gear The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop After a ...

Page 326: ... not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing a collision or personal injury SPORT MODE IF EQUIPPED This mode alters the transmission s automatic shift schedule for sportier driving Upshift speeds are in creased to make full use of available engine power On the center console there is a SPORT button that...

Page 327: ...possibly have a collision Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility th...

Page 328: ...d prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flowing water can wear away the road or path s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water Furthermore flowing and or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly Failure to follow this warning may result in injuries that ...

Page 329: ...ving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil trans mission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami nated as this may result in further damage Such damage is not...

Page 330: ...r fatal to you your pas sengers and others around you POWER STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with an electro hydraulic power steering system that will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts while parking and good feel while driving If the electro hydraulic power steering system experiences a fau...

Page 331: ... safe then pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light turns off Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera tional it is still possible to steer the vehicle Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very l...

Page 332: ...d a chime will sound to alert the driver Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle This light only shows that the parking brake is ap plied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade For vehicles equipped with an automatic t...

Page 333: ...andle Automatic Transmission If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the park brake pedal fully To release the parking brake press the park brake pedal a second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage Manual Transmission Parking Brake Release 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 ...

Page 334: ...e key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous 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 Continued Automatic Transmission Parking Br...

Page 335: ...in to leave the transmission in PARK Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury CAUTION If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released a brake system malfunction is indicated Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems If either of the two hydraulic s...

Page 336: ...axle When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises These noises are the system per forming 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 condi...

Page 337: ...Continued The Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too ...

Page 338: ... lock brakes If the ABS Warning Light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the bulb repaired as soon as possible If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light remain on the ABS and EBD systems are not functioning Immediate repair to the ABS system is required ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brak...

Page 339: ...r be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that Continued WARNING Continued could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Traction Control System TCS This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each driven wheel If wheel spin is detected brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability A feature of ...

Page 340: ...ke pedal pressure during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent collisions including those re sulting from ex...

Page 341: ...to move in the intended direction of travel HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate Vehicle must be stopped Vehicle must be on a 3 approximate for manual transmission and 6 approximate for automatic transmissions Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction i e vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear vehicle back ing uphill is in REVERSE gear WAR...

Page 342: ...ing brake 4 Start the engine 5 Release the clutch pedal if equipped 6 Rotate the steering wheel one half turn to the left 7 Press the ESC Off switch located in the lower switch bank below the climate controls four times within 20 seconds The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light should turn on and turn off two times 8 Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an additional half turn t...

Page 343: ... understeer Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position WARNING The Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot pre vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions ESC cannot prev...

Page 344: ...ion which allows for more wheel spin than what ESC normally allows The ESC Off switch is located in the switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument panel To enter the Partial Off mode momentarily press the ESC Off switch and the ESC Off Indicator Light will illuminate To turn the ESC ON again momentarily press the ESC Off switch and the ESC Off Indicator Light will turn off NOTE To improv...

Page 345: ...ill illuminate and the ESC OFF message will display in the vehicle odometer The ESC OFF message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To turn ESC ON again momentarily press the ESC Off switch NOTE The ESC OFF message will display and the audible chime will sound...

Page 346: ...it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is cycled to the ON position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light c...

Page 347: ...our speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on mo mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON Each time the ignition is cycled ON the ESC system will be ON even if it was cycled off previously The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds w...

Page 348: ...sidewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size 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 1 U S DOT Safety Standards ...

Page 349: ...s based on U S design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE Size Designation P Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards ⴖ blank ⴖ Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Secti...

Page 350: ...n 95 Load Index A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions...

Page 351: ...ximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including the date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire Look for the TIN on the outboard side o...

Page 352: ...e tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire w...

Page 353: ...d in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pape...

Page 354: ...ing 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 352 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 355: ...tion about the 1 Number of people that can be carried in the ve hicle 2 Total weight your vehicle can carry 3 Tire size designed for your vehicle 4 Told tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire and Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 ...

Page 356: ...fer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining...

Page 357: ...lculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num...

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Page 359: ...cted 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 handli...

Page 360: ...ide 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 Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and unpredictable steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or rig...

Page 361: ...m infla tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C ...

Page 362: ... 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 ways u...

Page 363: ...ely 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 Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall Use summer tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety a...

Page 364: ...e 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 occurs when the tire inflation pressure is of or below 14 psi 96 kPa Once a Run Flat tire reaches the run fl...

Page 365: ...le 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 Inform...

Page 366: ...r temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the originally 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 a...

Page 367: ...he first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING ...

Page 368: ...ead wear indicators the tire should be replaced Refer to Replacement Tires 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 p...

Page 369: ...ear 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...

Page 370: ...y or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle 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 hav...

Page 371: ...d lose control and have a collision CAUTION To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires observe the following precautions Because of restricted traction device clearance be tween tires and other suspension components it is important that only traction devices in good condi tion are used Broken devices can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate device bre...

Page 372: ...y wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals The re...

Page 373: ...ecrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall Refer to Tires General Information in Starting an...

Page 374: ...system will auto matically update and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures 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 For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than three hours placard pressure of 30 psi 207 kPa If the ambient temperature...

Page 375: ... from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPM sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation a...

Page 376: ...ing Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster a LOW TIRE message will be displayed and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires 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 pr...

Page 377: ...ls tires not equipped with TPM sensors Vehicles with Compact Spare 1 The compact spare tire does not have a TPM 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 switch cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light wi...

Page 378: ...e 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 vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following components Receiver module Four TPM sensors Various TPMS messages which display in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and TPM Telltale Light ...

Page 379: ...re inflation value as shown in the Inflate Tire 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 TPM 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 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 ...

Page 380: ...r 75 seconds and then remain on solid The system fault will also sound a chime In addition the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received 378 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 381: ...rials that may block radio wave signals 3 Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is detected In this case the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message ...

Page 382: ... for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value 4 For each subsequent ignition switch cycle a chime will sound the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid and the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value 5 Once you repair or repla...

Page 383: ...d to meet all emis sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us ing high quality unleaded regular gaso line having an octane rating of 87 The use of premium gasoline is not recommended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at h...

Page 384: ...imum performance The use of premium gasoline is not recommended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If ...

Page 385: ...lines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION...

Page 386: ...ct and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane...

Page 387: ...ntinued An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser vice Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommende...

Page 388: ...em to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main tenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haus...

Page 389: ...s cap could let impurities into the fuel system 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 WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled ...

Page 390: ...fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a gASCAP message will display in the odometer or a Check Gascap message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped If this occurs tighten the fuel filler cap properly and pre...

Page 391: ...d year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR rear Vehicle Identification Number VIN Type of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo T...

Page 392: ...eight on the front and rear of the vehicle separately It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components 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 si...

Page 393: ...wing with this vehicle is not recommended Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehic...

Page 394: ...WR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certifica tion Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by ...

Page 395: ...ket today and they are commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturer s directions it pro vides for a more ...

Page 396: ...r weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch In dustry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg R...

Page 397: ... towable for your given drivetrain Engine Transmission Frontal Area Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Max Tongue Wt 3 6L Automatic 12 sq ft 1 11 sq m 1 000 lbs 454 kg 100 lbs 45 kg 5 7L Automatic 12 sq ft 1 11 sq m 1 000 lbs 454 kg 100 lbs 45 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 ...

Page 398: ...ch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch 396 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 399: ...r vehicle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be ...

Page 400: ...Overloading can cause a loss of control poor performance or dam age to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chassis structure or tires Continued WARNING Continued Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning ...

Page 401: ...ow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Oper ating for proper tire inflation procedures Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trai...

Page 402: ...electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 454 kg and required for trailers in excess of 2 000 lbs 907 kg CAUTION If the trailer weighs more t...

Page 403: ...so could result in a collision Towing Requirements Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harn...

Page 404: ...Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 402 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 405: ...ce and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation then change the trans mission fluid and filter as specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Electr...

Page 406: ...oid continuous driving at high RPM Reduce vehicle speed as neces sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM Return to a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road conditions allow Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed ...

Page 407: ... Not Recommended On Trailer All OK OK Automatic Transmission If Equipped Recreational towing with rear wheels on the ground is NOT ALLOWED The only acceptable method for tow ing this vehicle behind another vehicle is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground Use of a towing dolly with rear wheels on the ground is NOT ALLOWED as severe transmission damage will occur Use of a towing d...

Page 408: ...ions The transmission must be in NEUTRAL The towing speed must not exceed 65 mph 105 km h There is no limitation on towing distance Manual transmission vehicles may also be towed using a vehicle trailer with all four wheels off the ground Use of a towing dolly is not recommended as vehicle damage may occur CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe engine ...

Page 409: ...Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT 415 䡵 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 421 Torque Specifications 421 䡵 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 423 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage 423 Preparations For Jacking 425 Jacking And Changing A Tire 426 Road Tire Installation 431 䡵 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES 432 Preparations For Jump Start 432 Jump Starting Procedure 434 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 436 䡵 SHIFT LEVER OVERRID...

Page 410: ...䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 439 Automatic Transmission 440 Manual Transmission 442 408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 411: ...When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways slow dow...

Page 412: ...hear a chime turn the engine off immediately and call for service WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot TIREFIT KIT Small punctures...

Page 413: ...T Storage The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation 1 Sealant Bottle 2 Deflation Button 3 Pressure Gauge TIREFIT Location TIREFIT Components 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 ...

Page 414: ...Pump Hose 7 when selecting this mode Selecting Sealant Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob 5 to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant and to inflate the tire Use the Sealant Hose clear hose 6 when selecting this mode Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button 4 once to turn On the TIREFIT kit Push and release the Power Button 4 again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit Using The Deflation B...

Page 415: ...m clean water and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components Once the sealant dries it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded For optimum performance make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires The kit also comes with two needles located in the A...

Page 416: ...eel Continued WARNING Continued Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat source A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Take care not to allow the content...

Page 417: ...e s Hazard Warning flashers 2 Verify that the valve stem on the wheel with the deflated tire is in a position that is near to the ground This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses 6 and 7 to reach the valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground This will provide the best positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump Move the vehicle as necessar...

Page 418: ...Power Plug 8 and insert the plug into the vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet NOTE Do not remove foreign objects e g screws or nails from the tire C Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE FIT kit NOTE Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in NEUTRAL After pressing the Power Button 4 the sealant w...

Page 419: ...de Select Knob 5 is on Air Mode and the pump is operating air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose 7 only not the Sealant Hose 6 If the sealant white fluid does flow through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through hose typically takes 30 70 seconds As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose 6 the Pressure Gauge 3 can read as high as 70 psi 5 ...

Page 420: ... sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle 1 and place the sticker on the instru ment panel 3 Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose 6 from the valve stem reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage location Quickly proceed to D Drive Ve hicle CAUTION The metal end fitting from Power Plug 8 may get hot after use so it should be handled...

Page 421: ...that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you E After Driving Pull over to a safe location Refer to Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT before continuing 1 Turn the Mode Select Knob 5 to the Air Mode position 2 Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet 3 Uncoil the Air Pump Hose 7 black in color and screw the fitting at the end of hose ...

Page 422: ...4 Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center 5 Replace the Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos sible Refer to F Sealant Bottle and Hose Replace ment NOTE When having the tire serviced advise the autho rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed using t...

Page 423: ... to its storage location in the vehicle WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper lug nut bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque wrench Torque Specifications Lug Nut Bolt Torque Lug Nut Bolt Size Lug Nut Bolt S...

Page 424: ...ue to be sure that all the lug nuts bolts are properly seated against the wheel WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns 422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 425: ...ce center where it can be raised on a lift Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack Continued WARNING Continued 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 Spare Tire Stowage The jack and s...

Page 426: ...3 Remove the fastener securing the spare tire 4 Remove the spare tire 5 Remove the fastener securing the jack Opening The Access Panel Spare Tire Fastener 424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 427: ...ays stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately Preparations For Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible Avoid icy or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid ...

Page 428: ... when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake...

Page 429: ...ft Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of motor traffic CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle 1 Remove the spare tire jack and lug wrench Jack Warning Label Jack Engagement Locations 6 W...

Page 430: ...the wheel with the flat tire Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 4 Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange NOTE If the vehicle is too low for jack placement slide the jack on its side and rotate it up into position Fron...

Page 431: ...stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 6 Remove the lug nuts and tire 7 Mount the spare tire 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 Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 ...

Page 432: ...out the spare tire its use and operation 8 Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug 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 lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury 9 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack hand...

Page 433: ...are tire in the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately Road Tire Installation 1 Mount the road tire on the axle 2 Install the remaining 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 lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Fail...

Page 434: ... this section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is froz...

Page 435: ...ld be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift into PARK automatic transmission or 1st gear manual transmission and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories Remote ...

Page 436: ...o battery ex plosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the 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 negative end of the jumper...

Page 437: ...f the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system in spected at yo...

Page 438: ...acing the en gine CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure Allow the en gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE Press the ESC Off switch to place...

Page 439: ...n also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while in gear no trans mission shifting occurring WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds contin...

Page 440: ...milar tool remove the shift lever override access cover located to the right of the shift lever 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access hole and push and hold the override release lever down 6 Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 7 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL 8 Reinstall the shift lever override access co...

Page 441: ...SION MANUAL TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 30 mph 48 km h max speed 15 miles 24 km max distance If transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 65 mph 105 km h max speed Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED NOT RECOMMENDED Rear NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 ...

Page 442: ...be observed If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters etc while being towed the ignition must be in the ON RUN position not the ACC position CAUTION Do not use sling type equipment when towing When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing The manufacturer does not recommend towing thi...

Page 443: ...icle must be towed faster than 30 mph 48 km h or farther than 15 miles 24 km then the only acceptable method of towing is with a flatbed truck CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle s battery is discharged ...

Page 444: ...following condi tions The transmission must be in NEUTRAL The towing speed must not exceed 65 mph 105 km h There is no limitation on towing distance If the transmission is not operable then the only accept able method of towing is with a flatbed truck CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered...

Page 445: ... INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS 449 䡵 REPLACEMENT PARTS 451 䡵 DEALER SERVICE 451 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 451 Engine Oil 452 Engine Oil Filter 456 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 456 Maintenance Free Battery 457 Air Conditioner Maintenance 459 Body Lubrication 462 Windshield Wiper Blades 462 Adding Washer Fluid 463 Exhaust System 463 Cooling System 466 Brake System 472 7 ...

Page 446: ...PLACEMENT BULBS 492 䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT 493 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Park Turn Lamp Models with Halogen Headlamps If Equipped 493 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp and Park Turn Lamp Models with High Intensity Discharge HID Headlamps If Equipped 493 Front Rear Side Marker Lamp 494 Tail Turn and Stop Lamp 495 Center Tail Backup Lamp 497 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 497 License ...

Page 447: ... Engine 499 Chassis 501 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 ...

Page 448: ...bution Module Fuses 5 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 6 Engine Oil Fill 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 4 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 449: ...ution Center Fuses 5 Engine Oil Fill 2 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 4 Air Cleaner Filter 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 ...

Page 450: ...ll usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control 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 conver...

Page 451: ...e OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the te...

Page 452: ...he I M station If your OBD II system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless...

Page 453: ...ore attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job tak...

Page 454: ...arranty If a flush is needed because of component malfunction use only the specified fluid for the flushing procedure Engine Oil Checking Oil Level 3 6L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warm...

Page 455: ...l at the top of the SAFE range on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for further informa tion NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change i...

Page 456: ...x is recommended for all operating tem peratures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to the Engine Com partment illustration in this section NOTE SAE 5W 30 engine oil may be used when SAE 5W 20 engine oil meeting MS...

Page 457: ...facturer strongly recommends against the ad dition of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi tives Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes...

Page 458: ...als WARNING The air induction system air cleaner hoses etc can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do...

Page 459: ... nor is periodic main tenance required NOTE The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Battery Location 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 ...

Page 460: ...ain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented 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 ...

Page 461: ...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 462: ...ng equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C system sealers stop leak products seal conditioners compressor oil and refrigerants A C Air Filter The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger side of the vehicle next to the windshield wipers When installing a new filter ensure its proper orientation 1 Remove the access door ...

Page 463: ... direction of airflow which is toward the rear of the vehicle text and arrows on the filter will indicate this 5 Close the filter access cover Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Filter Access Cover A C Air Filter 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 ...

Page 464: ...Fall and Spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumula tions of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods ...

Page 465: ... nearly 1 gal 4 L of washer fluid when the message Low Washer Fluid appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle bod...

Page 466: ... or operate your ve hicle in areas where your exhaust 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 ...

Page 467: ...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 468: ...eze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bot...

Page 469: ... Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of engine 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 antif...

Page 470: ...lows extended maintenance intervals This engine cool ant antifreeze can be used up to ten years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km before replacement To prevent reduc ing this extended maintenance period it is important that you use the same engine coolant OAT coolant conform ing to MS 12106 throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology OAT ...

Page 471: ...evel of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types is not recommended 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 Press...

Page 472: ...ne glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities 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 immed...

Page 473: ...midity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator 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 c...

Page 474: ...efer to 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 ...

Page 475: ... recommended brake fluid Re fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids 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 ...

Page 476: ...using the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Clutch Hydraulic System Manual Transmis...

Page 477: ...arts in this section for fluid specifica tions Change Transmission Fluid If contaminated with water change the fluid immedi ately See your authorized dealer for service Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Automatic Transmission If Equipped Selection Of Lubricant It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and li...

Page 478: ... 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 transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo nents Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fluid Level Check The fl...

Page 479: ...aintenance intervals In addition change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes contaminated with water etc or if the trans mission is disassembled for any reason Rear Axle Fluid Level Check Checking the fluid level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the fluid level reading Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the axle The fluid level should be at the...

Page 480: ...l have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and underbody protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation...

Page 481: ...hers exceeding 1 200 psi 8 274 kPa can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them...

Page 482: ...soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Do not use oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s protective finish Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPAR Wheel...

Page 483: ...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 upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes...

Page 484: ...nents solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenn...

Page 485: ... to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console NOTE The cupholder cannot be removed FUSES WARNING When replacing a blown fuse always use an ap propriate replacement fuse with the same amp ...

Page 486: ...ct an autho rized dealer WARNING If a general protection fuse for safety systems air bag system braking system power unit systems engine system gearbox system or steering system blows contact an authorized Dealer Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment This module contains fuses and relays Integrated Power Module 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 487: ...use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 15 Amp Blue Washer Motor 2 25 Amp Natural Powertrain Control Module PCM 3 25 Amp Natural Ignition Run Start 4 25 Amp Natural EGR Solenoid Alternator...

Page 488: ...ink Windshield Wiper 11 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brake System ABS Valves 12 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan Lo High 13 50 Amp Red Anti Lock Brake System ABS Pump Motor Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 14 15 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 489: ...hed Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center 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 indicates a problem...

Page 490: ...e placement part is a 60 Amp yellow cartridge fuse 2 40 Amp Green Integrated Power Module IPM 3 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 4 40 Amp Green Integrated Power Module IPM 5 30 Amp Pink Heated Seats If Equipped 6 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump 7 15 Amp Blue Audio Amplifier If Equipped 8 15 Amp Blue Diagnostic Link Connector DLC Wireless Control Module WCM Wireless Ignition Node WIN 488 MAINTAI...

Page 491: ...ter Control Cluster Security Module If Equipped 15 20 Amp Yellow Active Damper If Equipped 16 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat Mod ule If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 17 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Cluster 18 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter In strument Panel 19 10 Amp Red Stop Lights 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 ...

Page 492: ...ster Electronic Stability Control ESC Powertrain Control Module PCM STOP LIGHT Switch 30 10 Amp Red Door Modules Power Mirrors Steering Control Module SCM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 31 32 33 34 35 5 Amp Orange Antenna Module If Equipped Power Mirrors 36 25 Amp Natural Hands Free Phone If Equipped Radio Amplifier Feed 37 15 Amp Blue Transmission 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 493: ...unroof If Equipped Cavities 11 12 and 13 contain self resetting fuses circuit breakers that are only serviceable by an authorized dealer The cluster and the driver seat switch are fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 11 The passenger seat switch is fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 12 The door modules the driver power window switch and the passenger power window switch are fus...

Page 494: ... possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT BULBS All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Rear Courtesy Reading Lamps W5W Rear Compartment Trunk Lamp 562 Overhead Console Read ing Lamps 578 Visor Vanity Lamps A6220 Glove Box Lamp ...

Page 495: ...c 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 Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Park Turn Lamp Models with Halogen Headlamps If Equipped See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp and Park Turn Lamp Models with ...

Page 496: ...d becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges Front Rear Side Marker Lamp 1 Remove the front rear side marker Use a fiber stick or similar tool to gently pry the lamp on the outboard side to disengage the clip NOTE If a screwdriver is used make sure a soft material is placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to scratch the paint 2 Rotate the bulb s socket counter...

Page 497: ...lamp retainer 3 Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly 4 Pull back the trunk liner 5 Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly 6 Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 ...

Page 498: ...it from the tail lamp assembly 10 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 11 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise 12 Reinstall the tail lamp assembly fasteners electrical connector and trunk liner 13 Reinstall tail lamp retainer 14 Close the trunk 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 499: ...as an assembly see your authorized dealer License Lamp 1 Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia 2 Remove the bulb and socket assembly 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly 5 Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia and then install the screws 1 License Lamp Bulb 2 Socket 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 ...

Page 500: ...AE 5W 20 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 3 6 Liter Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11 1 Quarts 10 5 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 14 7 Quarts 13 9 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 501: ...ified SAE 5W 20 En gine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate rial Standard MS 6395 such as MOPAR Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 5 7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W 20 En gine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate rial Standard MS 6395 such as MOPAR Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil fil...

Page 502: ... We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Spark Plugs 5 7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Selection 3 6L and 5 7L Engine Automatic Transmission 87 Octane Acceptable 89 Octane Recommended Fuel Selection 5 7L Engine Manual Transmission 91 Octane 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 503: ...d Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 SAE J1703 If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting MS 11655 such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s Rear Axle 3 6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W140 API GL 5 Rear Axle 5 7L Engine We recomme...

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Page 505: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 504 Maintenance Chart 506 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 506: ...the next 500 miles 805 km On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary On Non EVIC equipped vehicles Change Oil will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary Your authorized dealer wil...

Page 507: ...he maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregu lar wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect automatic transmission fluid if...

Page 508: ...00 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 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 rear axle fluid X X X X Inspect the manual transmission fluid if equipped add as neces sary X X X X Inspect the brake linings replace as necessary X X X X X X X 8 M A I N...

Page 509: ...64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes X X X X X X X 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 3 6L en gine X Replace spark plugs 5 7L en gine X 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAI...

Page 510: ...44 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever comes first X X Change the manual transmission fluid if equipped if using your vehicle for any of the following Most of your driving is at sus tained speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C driving in dusty conditions or stop and go driving X X X X 8 M A I...

Page 511: ...000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Change the automatic transmis sion fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X Change automatic transmission fluid and filter X Change the rear axle fluid if us ing your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing X X X Inspect and replace PCV valve if n...

Page 512: ...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 510 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 513: ...IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 513 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 514 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 515 In Mexico contact 515 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 515 Service Contract 516 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 517 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 517 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 517 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 517 In Canada 518 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 518 9 ...

Page 514: ...䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 519 Treadwear 520 Traction Grades 520 Temperature Grades 520 512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 515: ...want done If you ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log let the service advisor know Be Reasonable With Requests 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 dealer you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If y...

Page 516: ...t Most matters can be re solved with this process If for some reason you are still not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer They want to know if you need assistance 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 infor...

Page 517: ...ufacturer has installed special TDD Telecommuni cation Devices for the Deaf equipment at its customer center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1 800 380 CHRY Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay serv...

Page 518: ...e for any service contract other than the manufacturer s service contract If you purchased a ser vice contract that is not a manufacturer s service contract and you require service after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires please refer to the contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchase...

Page 519: ...e in order to help keep the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying the manufacturer If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open ...

Page 520: ...d Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals no P O Boxes Service Manu...

Page 521: ...gineering specialists to ac quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and mainte nance procedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety tips Call toll free at 1 800 890 4038 U S 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at www techauthority com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire g...

Page 522: ...fied government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to...

Page 523: ...G The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive load ing either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 521 ...

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Page 526: ...Air Conditioning Refrigerant 459 Air Conditioning System 284 Air Pressure Tires 358 Alarm Light 225 Alarm Panic 28 Alarm Security Alarm 20 Alarm System Security Alarm 20 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 269 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 467 Disposal 470 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 334 Anti Lock Warning Light 227 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 20 Appearance Care 478 Arm...

Page 527: ...RKE 29 Location 457 Belts Seat 51 Body Mechanism Lubrication 462 B Pillar Location 352 Brake Assist System 338 Brake Control System Electronic 336 Brake Fluid 501 Brake Parking 330 Brakes 333 Brake System 333 Anti Lock ABS 334 Fluid Check 472 Master Cylinder 472 Parking 330 Warning Light 223 Brake Transmission Interlock 314 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 98 Brightness Interior Lights 172 Bul...

Page 528: ...ine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 449 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 99 Checks Safety 99 Child Restraint 76 Clean Air Gasoline 383 Cleaning Wheels 480 Climate Control 284 Clock 248 Cold Weather Operation 304 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 282 Compact Spare Tire 363 Compass 238 Compass Calibration 239 Compass Variance 239 Computer Trip Travel 233 Connector UCI 272 Universal Consumer Interface UC...

Page 529: ... 467 Corrosion Protection 478 Cruise Light 216 Cupholders 205 Customer Assistance 513 Data Recorder Event 75 Daytime Brightness Interior Lights 173 Daytime Running Lights 168 Dealer Service 451 Deck Lid Emergency Release 46 Deck Lid Power Release 44 Defroster Rear Window 209 Defroster Windshield 102 Delay Intermittent Wipers 174 Diagnostic System Onboard 448 Dimmer Switch Headlight 171 Dipsticks O...

Page 530: ...ing Light 217 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 228 Emergency Deck Lid Release 46 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 436 Hazard Warning Flasher 409 Jacking 423 Jump Starting 432 Overheating 409 Towing 439 Emergency Trunk Release 46 Emission Control System Maintenance 449 Engine 447 Air Cleaner 456 Block Heater 306 Break In Recommendations 98 Checking Oil Level 452 Compartment...

Page 531: ...5 Exhaust Gas Caution 100 Exhaust System 100 Exterior Folding Mirrors 112 Exterior Lighting 165 Exterior Lights 104 Filler Location Fuel 386 Filters Air Cleaner 456 Air Conditioning 291 Engine Oil 456 Engine Oil Disposal 455 Flashers Hazard Warning 409 Turn Signal 104 Flash To Pass 171 Flooded Engine Starting 304 Fluid Brake 501 Fluid Capacities 498 Fluid Leaks 104 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Tra...

Page 532: ...216 Materials Added 385 Methanol 383 Octane Rating 381 Requirements 381 Saver Mode 233 Specifications 499 Tank Capacity 498 Fueling 386 Fuel Optimizer 233 Fuel Saver 233 Fuel System Caution 387 Fuses 483 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 386 Gasoline Clean Air 383 Gasoline Fuel 381 Conserving 233 Gasoline Reformulated 383 Gauges Coolant Temperature 218 Fuel 216 Odometer 222 Speedometer 216 Tachometer 216 Ge...

Page 533: ...ic 166 Cleaning 482 Delay 167 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 171 Lights On Reminder 168 On With Wipers 167 Passing 171 Switch 165 Time Delay 167 Washers 463 Headlight Washers 463 Head Restraints 160 Head Rests 160 Heated Mirrors 114 Heated Seats 157 Heater Engine Block 306 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 171 Hill Start Assist 339 Hitches Trailer Towing 394 Hood Release 164 Ignition 15 Ke...

Page 534: ... Wipers Delay Wipers 174 Introduction 4 Jacking Instructions 426 Jack Location 423 Jack Operation 423 Jump Starting 432 Key In Reminder 17 Keyless Enter N Go 37 Keyless Entry System 23 Keyless Go 12 Key Programming 19 Key Replacement 18 Keys 12 Key Sentry Immobilizer 17 Kicker Sound System 279 Knee Bolster 60 Lane Change and Turn Signals 170 Lane Change Assist 171 Lap Shoulder Belts 51 Latches 104...

Page 535: ...l Warning 217 Engine Temperature Warning 220 Exterior 104 Fog 169 Hazard Warning Flasher 409 Headlights 165 Headlights On Reminder 168 Headlights On With Wipers 167 Headlight Switch 165 High Beam 171 High Beam Indicator 221 High Beam Low Beam Select 171 Illuminated Entry 22 Instrument Cluster 165 Intensity Control 172 Interior 172 License 497 Lights On Reminder 168 Low Fuel 227 Malfunction Indicat...

Page 536: ...g Vehicle 389 Capacities 390 Tires 352 Locks 34 Automatic Door 36 Auto Unlock 36 Door 34 Power Door 35 Low Tire Pressure System 371 Lubrication Body 462 Lug Nuts 421 Maintenance Free Battery 457 Maintenance Procedures 451 Maintenance Schedule 504 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 227 Manual Service 518 Manual Transmission 307 Fluid Level Check 475 Map Reading Lights 171 Master Cylinder Brak...

Page 537: ...ak In Period 98 Occupant Restraints 47 Occupant Restraints Sedan 64 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 381 Odometer 216 Trip 216 Oil Change Indicator 232 Oil Change Indicator Reset 232 Oil Engine 452 Capacity 498 Change Interval 453 Checking 452 Dipstick 452 Disposal 455 Filter 456 Filter Disposal 455 Identification Logo 454 Materials Added to 455 Recommendation 453 Synthetic 455 Viscosity 454 Oil Filter...

Page 538: ...Light 171 Personal Settings 241 Pets 98 Pets Transporting 98 Placard Tire and Loading Information 353 Power Brakes 333 Deck Lid Release 44 Distribution Center Fuses 487 Door Locks 35 Mirrors 113 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 201 Seats 154 Steering 328 Sunroof 198 Windows 42 Power Steering Fluid 501 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 60 Preparation for Jacking 425 Pretensioners Seat Belts 58 Progra...

Page 539: ...minder Seat Belt 59 Remote Control Starting System 30 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 23 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 281 Remote Starting System 30 Remote Trunk Release 44 Replacement Bulbs 492 Replacement Keys 18 Replacement Parts 451 Replacement Tires 367 Reporting Safety Defects 517 Restraint Head 160 Restraints Child 76 Restraints Occupant 47 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 436 Rotation Tires 370 Sa...

Page 540: ...222 Untwisting Procedure 56 Seats 154 Adjustment 154 Head Restraints 160 Heated 157 Height Adjustment 154 Power 154 Rear Folding 162 Seatback Release 162 Tilting 154 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 20 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 499 Sentry Key Immobilizer 17 Sentry Key Programming 19 Sentry Key Replacement 18 Service Assistance 513 Service Contract 516 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicato...

Page 541: ...63 Spark Plugs 499 Specifications Fuel Gasoline 499 Oil 499 Speed Control Cruise Control 177 Speedometer 216 Starting 30 Automatic Transmission 299 Cold Weather 304 Engine Fails to Start 304 Remote 30 Starting and Operating 298 Starting Procedures 298 Steering Column Controls 170 Column Lock 176 Power 328 Tilt Column 176 Wheel Tilt 176 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 281 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound...

Page 542: ...arm 20 Theft System Security Alarm 20 Tilt Steering Column 176 Time Delay Headlight 167 Tire and Loading Information Placard 352 TIREFIT 410 Tire Markings 346 Tires 104 Aging Life of Tires 366 Air Pressure 357 Chains 369 Changing 423 Compact Spare 363 General Information 357 High Speed 360 Inflation Pressures 358 Jacking 423 Life of Tires 366 Load Capacity 352 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 371 Pres...

Page 543: ...ight 395 Towing Assistance 130 Traction 325 Traction Control 337 Trailer Towing 391 Cooling System Tips 404 Hitches 394 Minimum Requirements 397 Tips 403 Trailer and Tongue Weight 396 Wiring 401 Trailer Towing Guide 395 Trailer Weight 395 Transfer Case Fluid 501 Transmission 475 Automatic 314 Fluid 475 Manual 307 Shifting 312 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 29 Transmitter Programm...

Page 544: ...tification Label 389 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 354 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 290 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 20 Viscosity Engine Oil 454 Voice Recognition System VR 147 Warning Flasher Hazard 409 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 216 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 517 Washer Adding Fluid 463 Washers Windshield 173...

Page 545: ...Windows 42 Power 42 Windshield Defroster 102 Windshield Washers 173 Fluid 463 Windshield Wiper Blades 462 Windshield Wipers 173 Wiper Blade Replacement 462 Wipers Intermittent 174 10 INDEX 543 ...

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Page 547: ...ld be used in mounting s Magnets may affect the accuracy s on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special pre...

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