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Summary of Contents for 2014 dodge charger

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

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

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 597 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 605 10 INDEX 615 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: ...Customer Key Programming 18 General Information 18 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 18 Rearming Of The System 19 To Arm The System 19 To Disarm The System 20 Security System Manual Override 21 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED 21 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 22 To Unlock The Doors 22 To Lock The Doors 23 To Unlatch The Trunk 24 Using The Panic Alarm 24 Programming Additional Transmitters 25 2 ...

Page 12: ...ows 39 Wind Buffeting 43 䡵 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE 43 䡵 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING 44 Trunk Emergency Release 44 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 45 Lap Shoulder Belts 48 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 54 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 55 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped 56 Energy Management Feature 57 Seat Belt Pretensioners 57 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert 57 ...

Page 13: ...ata Recorder EDR 73 Child Restraints 74 Transporting Pets 96 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 96 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 97 Transporting Passengers 97 Exhaust Gas 98 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 99 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 101 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 14: ...ote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is in the passenger compartment The Keyless Ignition Node KIN has four operating positions three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position The three positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The fourth position is START during start RUN will illuminate NOTE In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button the RKE transmitter Key Fob may...

Page 15: ...hicle or the Key Fob go dead The emergency key is also for locking unlocking the glove compartment You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking To remove the emergency key slide the mechanical latch on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand Keyless Ignition Node KIN 1 OFF 2 ACC ACCESSORY 3 ON RUN 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTIN...

Page 16: ...E You can insert the double sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob Emergency Key Removal 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 17: ...nderstanding Your Instrument Panel for further information WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the Key Fob from the vehicle 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 Chil dren should be warn...

Page 18: ...and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only Key Fobs that are pro grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle The system will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid Key Fob is used to start and operate the vehicle The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine After placing the ignitio...

Page 19: ... security protection All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and lock all ...

Page 20: ...must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde sired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter N Go ST...

Page 21: ...ess Enter N Go make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter N Go make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the key is physically removed from the ignition 2 Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and or passenger door open Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passi...

Page 22: ...o 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 arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create...

Page 23: ...ot arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to unlock the doors or open any door This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors if equipped Refer to Mirrors in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur ther information The lights...

Page 24: ...ter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Driving at speeds 5 mph 8 km h and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit ter buttons for all RKE transmitters To Unlock The Doors Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors The turn signal lights will fla...

Page 25: ...he current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Headlight Illumination On Approach This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through Uconnect To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Unde...

Page 26: ... and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights park lights and turn signals will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pushing the PANIC button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph 24 ...

Page 27: ...ot touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key or a 2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart Make...

Page 28: ...th rubbing alcohol 4 To assemble the RKE transmitter case snap the two halves together General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration NOTE C...

Page 29: ...tter to start the engine conve niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter may reduce this range How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the...

Page 30: ...nsmitters away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema turely Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Start Aborted Hood...

Page 31: ...e Remote Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive times two 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However the ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Push and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle NOTE To a...

Page 32: ... door push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward To unlock the front doors pull the inside door handle to the first detent To unlock the rear doors pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel upward If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure the Key Fob is not inside the vehicle before closing the door Door Lock Knob 30 THINGS TO KN...

Page 33: ...ally injured Children 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 RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks A power door lock swi...

Page 34: ...n is enabled When enabled the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle s speed exceeds 15 mph 24 km h The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer Please see your authorized dealer for service Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if 1 The Automatic Unloc...

Page 35: ...e rear seats the rear doors are equipped with Child Protection Door Lock system To Engage Or Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock System 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door Child Protection Door Lock Location 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 ...

Page 36: ...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 Panel for further information If wearing gloves on your hands or if it has been rainin...

Page 37: ... driver door handle to unlock the driver s door automatically The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE If Unlock All Doors 1st Press is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver s door handle To select between Unlock Driver Door 1st Press and Unlock All Doors 1st Press refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Pane...

Page 38: ...icle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters If one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected inside the vehicle and no other valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters are detected out side the vehicle the Passive Entry ...

Page 39: ... To Enter The Trunk With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the deck lid press the button on the right side of CHMSL Center High Mounted Stop Light which is located on the deck lid NOTE If you inadvertently leave your vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the deck lid the deck lid will automatically unlatch unless another one of the vehicle s...

Page 40: ...river or passenger front door handles press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four 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 Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 41: ...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 WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver s door control all the door windows Power Window Switches 2 THINGS TO K...

Page 42: ...with power windows Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the Continued WARNING Continued ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode Occupants particularly unattended children can become en trapped by the windows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious inj...

Page 43: ... back down Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually WARNING There is no anti pinch protection when the window is almost closed Be sure to clear all objects from...

Page 44: ...e window lockout switch on the driver s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors To disable the window controls press and release the window lockout button setting it in the DOWN position To enable the window controls press and release the window lockout button again setting it in the UP position Window Lockout Switch 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING Y...

Page 45: ...opening to minimize the buffeting TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel NOTE The transmission must be in PARK before the button will operate The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE t...

Page 46: ...de of the vehicle Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke Trunk Emergency Release As a security measure a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism In the event of an...

Page 47: ...rotection by managing occupant energy during an impact event All seat belt systems except the driver s include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat if equipped Please pay close attention to the information in t...

Page 48: ...infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rearward facing infant seat Only use a rearward facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see section on Child Restraints should be secured in the re...

Page 49: ...ags and deployment occurs the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door 5 If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with y...

Page 50: ...re 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 reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of...

Page 51: ...and can take the forces of a collision best Continued WARNING Continued 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 Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People...

Page 52: ... the back of your seat 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 Pulling Out The Lap Shoulder Belt Latch Plate 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 53: ...y causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you prop erly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Continued Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 ...

Page 54: ...placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together 4 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 ...

Page 55: ...t is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retrac tor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi tion If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspec...

Page 56: ...prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that it is locked in position In the rear seat move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At ab...

Page 57: ...he type of feature for each seating position Driver Center Passenger First Row N A N A ALR Second Row ALR ALR ALR N A Not Applicable ALR Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant s mid section so as to not activate the ALR If the ALR is ac...

Page 58: ...oulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehic...

Page 59: ...cupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occu pants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the air bags the preten sioners are single use items A deployed...

Page 60: ...riggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat if equipped It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat if equipped in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly stowed BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your autho rized dealer Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAl...

Page 61: ...sion Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn Continued WARNING Continued low and snug and in the recommended seating posi tions Remove and store the extender when not needed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front ...

Page 62: ...ion rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC t...

Page 63: ...y collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Knee Impact Bolsters Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Sup...

Page 64: ... No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a Continued WARNING Continued collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer ...

Page 65: ... 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 poten...

Page 66: ...ion WARNING 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 a...

Page 67: ... 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 of the child Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provid...

Page 68: ...tal collisions depending on several factors including the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce substantial vehicle...

Page 69: ... that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it t...

Page 70: ...s are possible based on several factors including the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly deflate while he...

Page 71: ... air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates This especially applies to children Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Inflator Units During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle the ORC may d...

Page 72: ...e communication network remains intact and the power remains intact depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow ing functions Cut off fuel to the engine Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition is cycled off Turn on the interior lights which remain on as long as the battery ha...

Page 73: ...articles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the...

Page 74: ...o modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may Continued WARNING Continued 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 serviced in any way including removal or loosening tightening of seat attachment bolts take the vehicle...

Page 75: ...wn fuses Refer to Fuses in Maintaining Your Vehicle for the proper air bag fuses See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a ve...

Page 76: ...ve access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times including babies and children Every state in the United States and every Canadian province requires that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat...

Page 77: ...Transport Canada s website for additional information http www tc gc ca eng roadsafety safedrivers childsafety index 53 htm WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any c...

Page 78: ...grown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Larger Children Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the ve hicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the...

Page 79: ...can be used rearward facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat WARNING Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury t...

Page 80: ...installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a Continued WARNING Continued collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle do not move the vehicle seat forward or rearward because it can loosen ...

Page 81: ...d 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 belt check belt fit peri odically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoul...

Page 82: ...er Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Seat Belt Top Tether Anchor Rear Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Rear Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lbs 29 5 kg X Forward Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Forward Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lbs 29 5 kg X 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 83: ...ted at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages In these seating positions the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to in...

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

Page 85: ...d 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 86: ...r position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor ages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact See your child restraint owner s manual for more information Can the head restraints be removed Yes Center position...

Page 87: ... 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 the gap between the seatback and seat cushion LATCH Anchorages 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 ...

Page 88: ...nchorage symbol on it LATCH compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage Forward facing child restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a Tether Strap Anchorages 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ...

Page 89: ...lation instructions Always follow the directions of the child restraint manufacturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here To Install A LATCH compatible Child Restraint 1 If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto matic Locking Retractor ALR seat belt stow the seat belt following the instructions below See the section I...

Page 90: ...ions 7 Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints An unused ...

Page 91: ...ild Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor ALR that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor...

Page 92: ...Lap Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 93: ...int touch the back of the front passen ger seat Yes Contact between the front passen ger seat and the child restraint is allowed if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be re moved Yes Center position only may be re moved 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...

Page 94: ...il you hear a click 4 Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat 5 To lock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of the seat 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 Lo...

Page 95: ...the tether anchorage You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available 2 Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint 3 Route the tether strap to provide...

Page 96: ...Adjustable Headrest Release Push Button Adjustable Headrest Downward Position 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 97: ...ions WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap Tether St...

Page 98: ...ts 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 engine and drivetrain transmission and axle in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising br...

Page 99: ...ion of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured ...

Page 100: ...e with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear ...

Page 101: ...n the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized d...

Page 102: ... will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning 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...

Page 103: ...ion 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 o...

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Page 105: ...2 Driver s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 112 Outside Mirrors Approach Light If Equipped 112 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse If Equipped 113 Power Mirrors 113 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 114 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 114 Slide On Rod And Extender Features Of Sun Visor 115 䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING BSM IF EQUIPPED 116 Rear Cross Path 122 Modes Of Operation 124 General Information 12...

Page 106: ...connect 8 4 8 4 Nav 150 Operation 153 Phone Call Features 164 Uconnect Phone Features 169 Advanced Phone Connectivity 174 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 175 General Information 187 䡵 VOICE COMMAND 187 Uconnect 8 4 8 4 Nav 187 Uconnect Voice Commands 190 䡵 SEATS 201 Power Seats If Equipped 201 Power Lumbar If Equipped 203 Heated Seats If Equipped 204 Ventilated Seats If Equipped 2...

Page 107: ... 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 220 䡵 LIGHTS 221 Headlight Switch 221 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 222 Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only 222 Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control If Equipped 223 Headlight Time Delay 224 Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped 224 Lights On Reminder 225 Fog Lights If Equipped 225 Multifunction Lever 226 Turn Signals 226 Lane Change ...

Page 108: ... With Automatic Headlights Only 234 Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped 234 䡵 TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN 236 䡵 POWER TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN IF EQUIPPED 237 䡵 HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED 238 䡵 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED 240 䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED 242 To Activate 243 To Set A Desired Speed 244 To Deactivate 244 To Resume Speed 244 To Vary The Speed Setting 244 To...

Page 109: ...61 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Menu 261 Display Warnings And Maintenance 262 Precautions While Driving With ACC 264 General Information 269 Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode 269 Forward Collision Warning If Equipped 272 䡵 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED 275 ParkSense Sensors 275 ParkSense Warning Display 275 ParkSense Display 276 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense 279 Rear Park Assist Au...

Page 110: ...PPED 288 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink 289 Programming A Rolling Code 290 Programming A Non Rolling Code 292 Canadian Gate Operator Programming 293 Using HomeLink 295 Security 295 Troubleshooting Tips 295 General Information 296 䡵 POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 297 Opening Sunroof Express 298 Opening Sunroof Manual Mode 298 Closing Sunroof Express 298 Closing Sunroof Manual Mode 299 Pinch Prote...

Page 111: ...Seat Cupholders 305 Rear Seat Cupholders 306 䡵 STORAGE 308 Glove Compartment 308 Console Features 309 Door Storage 310 Cargo Area Vehicles Equipped With 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seat 310 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 312 Rear Window Defroster 312 䡵 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 313 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 ...

Page 112: ...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 windshield Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare fr...

Page 113: ...he passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear and especially of the lane next to your vehicle WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror...

Page 114: ...matic dimming mirror and will auto matically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts Outside Mirrors Approach Light If Equipped Driver and passenger outside mirrors equipped with approach lighting contain one LED which is located in the upper outboard mirror glass corner The approach light supplies illuminated entry lighting which turns on in both mirrors when you use the Remote ...

Page 115: ...hen the vehicle is shifted out of the REVERSE position Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mir rors in Reverse position NOTE The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not turned on when delivered from the factory The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in fo...

Page 116: ...ional Memory Seat Feature Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster if equipped Refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Illuminated Va...

Page 117: ... visor so it is parallel to the side window grab the sun visor and pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position To use the extender feature of the sun visor grab the extender which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward Illuminated Vanity Mirror Slide On Rod Feature 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ...

Page 118: ... licensable vehicles automobiles trucks motorcycles etc that enter the blind spot zones from the rear front side of the vehicle When the vehicle is started the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational Rear Detection Zones 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 119: ...r and enters stand by mode when the Park Brake is engaged the vehicle is not in REVERSE and the vehicle is stationary The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft or 3 8 m The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap proximately 23 ft 7 m to the rear of the vehicle The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the BSM Warn...

Page 120: ... in a forward gear The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow ice and dirt road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects bum per stickers bicycle racks etc The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminati...

Page 121: ...ither side of the vehicle Entering From The Rear Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph 48 km h Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ...

Page 122: ... h and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1 5 seconds the warning light will be illuminated If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 15 mph 24 km h the warning light will not illuminate Overtaking Approaching 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 123: ...r occasionally the system may alert on such objects This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes Overtaking Passing Stationary Objects 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ...

Page 124: ...rn signal before changing lanes Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path RCP feature is intended to aid the drivers when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed The RCP system will then have a clear view o...

Page 125: ...ble to alert the driver When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms including reducing the radio volume WARNING RCP is not a Back Up Aid system It is intended to be used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using RCP Always check carefully behind your ...

Page 126: ... a visual alert in the appro priate side view mirror based on a detected object If the turn signal is then activated and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle an audible chime will also be sounded Whenever a turn signal and de tected object are present on the same side at the same time both the visual and audio alerts will be issued In addition to the audible alert the rad...

Page 127: ...es and with Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN 210 220 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration of the device Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorizatio...

Page 128: ...ed Features Dialing via Keypad using the touchscreen Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis played on the touchscreen Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so they are easily accessible on the Main Phone screen Viewing and Calling contacts from Recent Call logs Listen to Music on your Bluetooth Device via the touchscreen Pairing up to 10 phones audio devices for easy access to connect t...

Page 129: ... should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable laws including laws regarding phone use Your at tention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death The Uconnect Phone is driven through your Bluetooth Hands Free Profile mobile phone Uconnect features Bluetooth technology the global standard tha...

Page 130: ... or make another call The Uconnect Phone is fully integrated with the vehi cle s audio system The volume of the Uconnect Phone can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are re...

Page 131: ...wo voice commands Search Contact and when asked John Smith Please remember the Uconnect Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet meters away from you Natural Speech Your Uconnect Phone Voice system uses a Natural Language Voice Recognition VR engine Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in phrases or complete sentences T...

Page 132: ...sh the button on your steering wheel and say a command or say help All Uconnect Phone ses sions begin with a push of the button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu You can also push the or button on your steering wheel when the system is listening for a command and be returned to the main or previous men...

Page 133: ... if you select No you will return to the Uconnect Phone main menu 2 At the Paired Phones screen press the Add Device soft key and a pop up with instructions will appear 3 Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en abled mobile phone When prompted on the phone select the Uconnect device and enter the PIN 4 When the pairing process has successfully completed the system will prompt you to choo...

Page 134: ...r in which it was paired The latest device paired will have the higher priority You can also use the following VR command to bring up a list of paired audio devices Show Paired Audio Devices Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device Uconnect Phone will automatically connect to the high est priority paired phone and or Audio Device within range If you need to choose a particular Phone...

Page 135: ...ngs screen Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite 1 Press the SETTINGS hard key 2 Touch the Phone Bluetooth soft key 3 Select a different Phone or Audio Device then the currently connected device 4 At the Options pop up screen touch the Make Favor ite soft key you will see the chosen device move to the top of the list 5 Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen Phonebook Download Automatic...

Page 136: ...m number of entries down loaded there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used Until then if avail able the previously downloaded phonebook is avail able for use Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect Phone These can only be edited on the mobile phone The changes are t...

Page 137: ...his feature can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone Check with your mobile service provider for the features that you have Ways To Initiate A Phone Call Listed below are all the ways you can initiate a phone call with Uconnect Phone Redial Dial by touching in the number Voice Commands Dial by Saying a Number Call by Saying a Phonebook Name Redial or Call Back Mobile Phonebook Recent Call Log NO...

Page 138: ... following call features Answer End Ignore Hold unhold Mute unmute Transfer the call to from the phone Swap two active calls Join two active calls together Touch Tone Number Entry 1 Touch the Phone soft key 2 Touch the Dial soft key 3 The Touch Tone screen will be displayed 4 Use the numbered soft keys to enter the number and touch Call To send a touch tone using Voice Recognition VR press the but...

Page 139: ...your mobile phone the Uconnect Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys tem if on and will display a pop up showing Answer or Ignore Press the Answer soft key or the button on the steering wheel to accept the call Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call Call Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting...

Page 140: ...t call refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section To combine two calls refer to Join Calls in this section Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at a time Also you can press the Swap soft key on the...

Page 141: ...n switched to OFF After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect Phone and transfer of the call to the mobile phone Uconnect Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manual...

Page 142: ...ervice and area The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly WARNING Your phone must be turned on and connected to the Uconnect Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the mobile phone has network coverage and stays connected to the Uconnect Phone Roadside Assistance Towing Assistanc...

Page 143: ... a voice mail system or an automated service such as a paging service or automated customer service line Some services re quire immediate response selection In some instances that may be too quick 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 utilize the touchscreen or pr...

Page 144: ...mal Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature Pauses wait or other characters that are supported by some phones are not supported over Bluetooth These additional symbols will be ignored when dialing a numbered sequence Barge In Overriding Prompts The button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and iss...

Page 145: ... The Mobile Phone Keypad WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel Your primary responsibility is the safe opera tion of your vehicle We recommend against the use of any handh...

Page 146: ... conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you To mute the Uconnect Phone simply touch the Mute button on the Phone main screen Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone without terminating the call To transfer an ongoing call ...

Page 147: ...d under Low to medium blower setting Low to medium vehicle speed Low road noise Smooth road surface Fully closed windows Dry weather condition NOTE Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of spea...

Page 148: ...ing number combinations may not be supported In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under Low To Medium Blower Setting Low To Medium Vehicle Speed Low Road Noise Smooth Road Surface Fully Closed Windows Dry Weather Conditions Operation From The Driver s Seat Performance such as audio clarity ...

Page 149: ...ve 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 15 seconds prior to using the system 3 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 150: ...Voice Tree 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 151: ... your Mobile phone You can replace 4 with any message number shown on the screen If your phone does not support phonebook download or call log download over Bluetooth than these commands will return a response that the contact does not exist in the phonebook Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes General Information This device complies with Part 15...

Page 152: ...l John Smith s Mobile or Dial 248 555 1212 Hands Free text to speech listening of your incoming SMS messages Hands Free text messaging Send a message to John Smith s Mobile Redialing last dialed numbers Redial Calling Back the last incoming call number Call Back View Call logs on screen Show incoming calls Show Outgoing calls Show missed Calls Show Recent Calls Searching Contacts phone number Sear...

Page 153: ...ly mute your radio when using the Uconnect Phone For Uconnect customer support U S residents visit www UconnectPhone com or call 1 877 855 8400 Canadian Residents visit www UconnectPhone com or call 1 800 465 2001 English or 1 800 387 9983 French Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system...

Page 154: ...connect Phone Button The Uconnect Phone Button is used to enter the phone mode and make calls show recent incoming outgoing calls view phonebook etc When you press the button you will hear a BEEP The beep is your signal to give a command Uconnect Voice Command Button The Uconnect Voice Command Button is only used for barge in and when you are already in a call and you want to send Tones or make an...

Page 155: ...xample instead of saying Call and then John Smith and then mobile the following com pound command can be said Call John Smith mo bile For each feature explanation in this section only the compound command 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 command form voice co...

Page 156: ... was not recognized The system utilizes continuous dialog when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a question to which the user can respond without pressing the Voice Command button on your steering wheel Voice Command Tree Refer to Voice Tree in this section Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know your options at any prompt say Help foll...

Page 157: ...ne NOTE You must have Bluetooth enabled on your mobile phone to complete this procedure The vehicle must be in PARK 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 1 Touch the Phone soft key on the screen to begin 2 If there is no phone currently connected with the system a pop up ...

Page 158: ...enabled mobile phone When prompted on the phone enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect screen See step 4 to complete the process 4 Uconnect Phone will display an in progress screen while the system is connecting 5 When the pairing process has successfully completed the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone Selecting Yes will make this phone the highest p...

Page 159: ...g Yes will make this phone the highest priority This phone will take precedence over other paired phones within range NOTE For phones which are not made a favorite the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was paired The latest phone paired will have the higher priority You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio Show ...

Page 160: ...ired devices within range NOTE For devices which are not made a favorite the device priority is determined by the order in which it was paired The latest device paired will have the higher priority You can also use the following VR command to bring up a list of paired audio devices Show Paired Phones Connect My Phone Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing Uconnect Ph...

Page 161: ...of the Settings screen Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device 1 Press the Settings button on the touchscreen 2 Press the Pair Phones or Paired Audio Devices button on the touchscreen 3 Press the settings icon button located to the right of the device name for a different Phone or Audio Device than the currently connected device 4 The options pop up will be displayed 5 Press the Delete Device button on t...

Page 162: ...ct website UconnectPhone com for supported phones To call a name from a downloaded mobile phone book follow the procedure in the VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS section Automatic download and update of a phone book if supported begins as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect Phone for example after you start the vehicle A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be dow...

Page 163: ... top of the phone main screen 2 After loading the mobile phonebook select Phone book from the Phone main screen then select the appropriate number Touch the next to the selected number to display the options pop up In the pop up select Add to Favorites NOTE If the Favorites list is full you will be asked to remove an existing favorite 3 From the Phone main screen select Phonebook From the Phoneboo...

Page 164: ...bile phonebook When complete the new favorite will be shown To Remove A Favorite 1 To remove a Favorite select phonebook from the Phone main screen 2 Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and then touch the Options soft key 3 Touch the next to the Favorite you would like to remove Add From Mobile 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 165: ...ged To change the Emergency or Towing Assistance numbers follow these steps 1 Touch the Phonebook soft key from the Phone main screen 2 Touch the Favorites soft key Scroll to the bottom of the list to locate the Emergency and Towing Assistance Favorites 3 Touch the Options soft key 4 Touch the next to appropriate Favorite that is to be altered Remove From Favorites 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

Page 166: ...r mobile service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone Check with your mobile service pro vider for the features that you have Ways To Initiate A Phone Call Listed below are all the ways you can initiate a phone call with Uconnect Phone Redial Dial by pressing in the number Voice Commands Dial by Saying a Name Call by Saying a Phonebook Name Redial...

Page 167: ...n your steering wheel to begin 2 After the Listening prompt and the following beep say Call John Doe Mobile 3 The Uconnect Phone will dial the number associated with John Doe or if there are multiple numbers it will ask which number you want to call for John Doe Call Controls The touchscreen allows you to control the following call features Answer End Ignore Hold unhold Mute unmute Transfer the ca...

Page 168: ...er and press Call To send a touch tone using Voice Recognition VR push the VR button on your steering wheel while in a call and say Send 1234 or you can say Send Voicemail Password if Voicemail password is stored in your mobile phonebook Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls Recent Calls 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATU...

Page 169: ...e a call on your mobile phone the Uconnect Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys tem Push the Phone button on the steering wheel to accept the call You can also press the answer button on the touchscreen or press the caller ID box Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call Call Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network to...

Page 170: ...all From Hold During an active call press the Hold button on the Phone main screen Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the Swap button on the Phone main screen Only one call can be placed on hold at a time You can also press the Phone button to toggle between the active and held phone call Join Calls When two calls are in progress one active and one...

Page 171: ...h connection It is recommended to press the transfer button on the touchscreen when leaving the vehicle Uconnect Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows 1 Pre...

Page 172: ...cessfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly WARNING Your phone must be turned on and connected to the Uconnect Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the mobile phone has network coverage and stays connected to the Uconnect Phone Roadside Assistance Towing Assistance If you need roadside towing assistance 1 Push the button to begin 2 Afte...

Page 173: ... mail system or an automated service such as a paging service or automated customer service line Some services re quire immediate response selection In some instances that may be too quick 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 utilize the touchscreen or push the b...

Page 174: ...ystem time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature Pauses wait or other characters that are supported by some phones are not supported over Bluetooth These additional symbols will be ignored in the dialing a numbered sequence Barge In Overriding Prompts The button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice command immedi ately For exam...

Page 175: ...Keypad WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel Your primary responsibility is the safe opera tion of your vehicle We recommend against the use of any handheld device while d...

Page 176: ...he conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you To mute the Uconnect Phone simply press the Mute button on the Phone main screen Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone without terminating the call To transfer an ongoing cal...

Page 177: ...edium Blower Setting Low To Medium Vehicle Speed Low Road Noise Smooth Road Surface Fully Closed Windows Dry Weather Condition Even though the system is designed for many languages and accents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page before speaking the digit string make sure to say Send NOTE It is recommended tha...

Page 178: ... to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect Phone Echo at the 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 Voice Text Reply Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone Your phone must support SMS over Bluetooth to use this feature If the ...

Page 179: ...not moving Read Messages If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message Voice Text List Voice Text Reply 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ...

Page 180: ...nd Messages Using Soft Keys You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message 1 Touch the Phone soft key 2 Touch the messaging soft key then New Message 3 Touch one of the 18 preset messages and the person you wish to send the message to Preset Message List 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 181: ...age to John Smith mobile 3 After the system prompts you for what message you want to send say the message you wish to send or say List There are 18 preset messages While the list of defined messages are being read you can interrupt the system by pressing the button and saying the message you want to send After the system confirms that you want to send your message to John Smith your message will b...

Page 182: ...l call you later 7 I m on my way 8 Thanks 9 I ll be late 10 I will be number minutes late 11 See you in number minutes 12 Stuck in traffic 13 Start without me 14 Where are you 15 Are you there yet 16 I need directions Preset Message List 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 183: ...ction can generally be re established by switching the mobile 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 15 seconds prior to using the system 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ...

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Page 185: ...l is active This is an example that uses a Phonebook Record named Voicemail Password 7 Storing Dial tones in contact names is possible but only the first number encountered in a contact name will be sent For example if there is a number stored in the Home and Work numbers for the contact Voice mail password only the Home number will be sent 8 If your phone does not support phonebook download or ca...

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Page 187: ... Missed Calls 4 Messaging commands only work if the Uconnect system is equipped with this feature and the mobile phone supports messaging over Bluetooth 5 You can replace 248 555 1212 with any phone number supported by your Mobile phone 6 You can replace 4 with any message number shown on the screen 7 If your phone does not support phonebook download or call log download over Bluetooth then these ...

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Page 189: ... may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration VOICE COMMAND Uconnect 8 4 8 4 Nav The Uconnect Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player SD Card USB iPod and SiriusXM Travel Link NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Command system as calmly and normally ...

Page 190: ...em will say one of two responses I didn t understand I didn t get that etc If a command is not spoken a second time the system will respond with an error and give some direction as what can be said based on the context you are in After three consecutive failures of a spoken command the VR session will end Pressing the Uconnect Voice Command button while the system is speaking is known as barging i...

Page 191: ... You will hear available commands for the screen displayed Natural Speech Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in phrases or complete sentences The system filters out certain non word utterances and sounds such as ah and eh The system handles fill in words such as I would like to The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase or sentence such as make a phone call and to Kelly Sm...

Page 192: ...re avail able at all times Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active Start a dialogue by pressing the Uconnect Voice Com mand button Changing The Volume 1 Start a dialogue by pushing the Voice Command button 2 Say a command e g Help 3 Use the ON OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Com mand system is speaking Please note the vo...

Page 193: ...E The commands can be said on any screen when a call is not active after pushing the Uconnect Voice Command button Source To switch to the audio source say Change source to Disc for example This command can be given in any mode or screen Track to change the track 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 ...

Page 194: ...Voice Tree 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 195: ...any other satellite station name received by the radio 3 You can replace 8 with any other satellite channel number received by the radio 4 You can replace rock with any of the satellite music types NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 ...

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Page 197: ...at is currently playing Command is only available when CD is playing 3 Playlist Podcast and audio book commands are only available when the iPod is connected and playing 4 VR commands Albums Artists and Genre names are based on the music metadata contained on the loaded connected device NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

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Page 199: ...wn on a league screen For example you can say Show NFL Schedule and results or Show NCAA Basketball AP top 25 or Show Major League Baseball Teams 3 You can also say Show Current Weather or Show extended weather or Show five day forecast or Show ski info to get other forecasts NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 ...

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Page 201: ... 2 You can replace Player with Radio Navigation Phone Climate More or Settings 3 Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation NOTE Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 ...

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Page 203: ...ous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats 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 ...

Page 204: ...justed up or down Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of the seat switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the direction o...

Page 205: ...ly adjusted seat belt Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your Continued WARNING Continued chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become...

Page 206: ...connect System WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates aga...

Page 207: ... to the Uconnect screen to enter the climate control screen Press the Driver or Pass seat soft key lo cated on the Uconnect screen once to select HI level heating Press the soft key a second time to select LO level heating Press the soft key a third time to shut the heating elements OFF Front Heated Seat Operations Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect 8 4 and 8 4N Press the Controls soft key located on...

Page 208: ...mal HI level If the HI level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to LO level after ap proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the display will change from HI to LO indicating the change The LO level setting will turn OFF automati cally after approximately 45 minutes Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start the driver ...

Page 209: ...O level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate When the HI level setting is selected the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation Then the heat output will drop to the normal HI level ...

Page 210: ...her ambient tempera tures The ventilated seats can be operated using the Uconnect System Front Ventilated Seat Operation Uconnect 8 4 8 4 Nav Press the Controls soft key located on the bottom of the Uconnect display Press the Driver or Passenger seat soft key once to select HI level ventilation Press the soft key a second time to select LO level ventilation Press the soft key a third time to shut ...

Page 211: ...ings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Manual Seats If Equipped Forward Or Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat near the floor Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear ward Release the bar once the seat is in the position desired Using body pressure move forward and rear ward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have l...

Page 212: ...justed and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Recline To adjust the seatback lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat lean back to the desired position and release the lever To return the seatback lift the lever lean forward and release the lever Manual Seat Adjusting Bar 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 213: ...he head restraint is located above 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 Active He...

Page 214: ...our 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 either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized dea...

Page 215: ... raised position When there are no occupants in the center seat the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility for the driver To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the adjust ment button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint NOTE The outboard head restraints are not adjustable Folding Re...

Page 216: ... the seatback it can be folded forward When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap Rear Seatback Loop Folded Rear Seatback 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 217: ...restraint system DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat side mirrors adjustable pedals if equipped and power tilt and telescopic steer ing column if equipped and a set of desired radio station presets Your Remote Keyl...

Page 218: ...e a new memory profile perform the following 1 Place the ignition into the RUN position 2 Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer ences i e seat side mirror adjustable pedals if equipped power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped and radio station presets 3 Press and release the SET S button on the memory switch 4 Within five seconds press and release the MEMORY button 1 or...

Page 219: ...amming your RKE transmitters you must select the Memory To FOB feature through the Uconnect system screen Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To program your RKE transmitters perform the follow ing 1 Remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go 2 Select desired memory profile 1...

Page 220: ...UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1 NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry the memory settings will be recalled with a Passive Entry Unlock into the driver s door using the Key Fob linked to position 1 To recall the memory setting for driver 2 press MEMORY button number 2 on the driver s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory posi...

Page 221: ...ater than or equal to 2 7 in 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition into the ACC or RUN position When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go the driver s seat will move to a position 0 3 in 7 7 mm forward of the rear stop if the driver s seat posit...

Page 222: ... the Uconnect system Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood 1 Pull the hood release 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 ...

Page 223: ... before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instru ment panel lights instrument ...

Page 224: ... 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 into the OFF position To turn the automatic system off move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position NOTE The engine must be running before the headlights will come on in the automatic mode Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Hea...

Page 225: ...ts vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view NOTE Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information Broken muddy or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will...

Page 226: ...the ignition they will turn off in the normal manner NOTE The Headlight Time Delay is programmable us ing the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped The Daytime Running Lights will turn On the first time the vehicle is shifted out of PARK and remain On unless the Parking Brake is applied Upon ...

Page 227: ...hts If Equipped The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the headlight switch To turn off the front fog lights either press the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch Fog Light Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 ...

Page 228: ...ltifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals headlight beam selection and passing lights The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights Multifunction Lev...

Page 229: ...ut moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction ...

Page 230: ...a switch on either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility To turn the lights off press the switch a second time The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE is pressed Front Map Reading Lights Front Map Reading Light Switches 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 231: ...he lights off press the lens a second time Ambient Light If Equipped The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature This light casts illumination for improved visibil ity of the floor and center console area Courtesy Lights Ambient Light 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 ...

Page 232: ...erior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open This includes the glove box light but not the trunk light To restore interior light operation either turn the ignition to the ON RUN position or cycle the light switch Dimmer Controls The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel Dimmer Controls 230 UNDERSTANDING THE...

Page 233: ... remain on when the dimmer control is in this position Interior Light Defeat OFF Rotate the left dimmer control to the extreme bottom OFF position The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open Parade Mode Daytime Brightness Feature Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the first detent This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer EVIC if equipped and r...

Page 234: ...sition 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 Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the multifunction lev...

Page 235: ... off and the blades cannot return to the off position damage to the wiper motor may occur Windshield Washers To use the washer push the multifunction lever inward toward the steering column and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and t...

Page 236: ...ith Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only When this feature is active the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position In addition the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature NOTE The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off usi...

Page 237: ...ain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind shield Use of Rain X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing performance The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms and will not operate under the following conditions Low Ambient Temperature When the ignition is first turned ON the Rain Sensin...

Page 238: ...teering column The tilt telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column To unlock the steering column pull the lever downward To tilt the steering column move the 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...

Page 239: ... EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The power tilt telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column To tilt the steering column move the lever up or down as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the lever toward you or push th...

Page 240: ...injury or death HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for up to 80 minutes before automatically shutting off The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering...

Page 241: ...NOTE The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate Controls Soft Key Heated Steering Wheel Soft Key 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 ...

Page 242: ...burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods Continued WARNING Continued Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfor...

Page 243: ...e following messages will be displayed on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion System EVIC if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked out Adjustable Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or Ad justable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse NOTE Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full pedal travel Further small adjustments may be necessary...

Page 244: ... move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become lim ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path WARNING Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving You could lose control and have an accident Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged the Electronic Speed Control takes o...

Page 245: ...ronic Speed Control ON OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button The Cruise Indicator light in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The Cruise Indicator light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use Electronic Speed Control Buttons 1 ON OFF 3 S...

Page 246: ...uld be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET button To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pushing the CANCEL button or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with out erasing the set speed memory Pressing the ON OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To r...

Page 247: ...will continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Decrease Speed When the Electronic Speed Control is set you can de crease speed by pushing the SET button The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U S mph or Metric km h units U S Speed mph Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap o...

Page 248: ...so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your ve hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control and have an accident Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ...

Page 249: ... s responsibil ity to be attentive of road traffic and weather Continued WARNING Continued conditions vehicle speed distance to the vehicle ahead and most importantly brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions Your complete attention is always re quired while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle Failure to follow these warnings can result in a col...

Page 250: ...steep slopes When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed The Cruise Control system has two control modes Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles Normal fixed speed cruise control mode is for cruis ing at a constant preset speed For additional informa tion refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section NOTE The syst...

Page 251: ... if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph 32 km h When the system is turned on and in the READY state the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC dis plays Adaptive Cruise Ready When the system is OFF the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Control Off Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons 1 DISTANCE SETTING 4 CANCEL 2 RES 5 ON OFF 3 SET 6 MODE 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 ...

Page 252: ... the automatic transmission is in PARK RE VERSE or NEUTRAL When pushing the RES button without a previously set speed in memory To Activate Push and release the ON OFF button The ACC menu in the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Ready 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 253: ... not in use is dangerous You could acciden tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have a collision Always leave the system off when you are not using it To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired push the SET button and release The EVIC will display the set speed Adaptive Cruise Control ACC OFF 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES ...

Page 254: ...ed If this occurs The message DRIVER OVERRIDE will display in the EVIC The system will not be controlling the distance be tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal ACC Set Driver Override 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 255: ...occurs The transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control Sys tem ESC TCS activates NOTE If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC TCS off ESC will automatically be re engaged To Turn Off The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if You push and release the ON OFF button You turn OFF the ignition Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Cancelled 3 UNDERSTAN...

Page 256: ...e to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury To Vary The Speed Setting To Increase Speed While ACC is set you can increase the set speed by pressing the RES button The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U S mph or Metric km h units U S Speed mph RES button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the butto...

Page 257: ...he speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U S mph or Metric km h units U S Speed mph Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph increments until the button is released The decrease in set speed is re flecte...

Page 258: ...ll not bring the vehicle to a complete stop The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill However a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal In addition downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down hill This is normal operation and necessary to main tain set speed Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be...

Page 259: ...Distance Set 3 long Distance Set 2 medium 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 ...

Page 260: ...e system adjusts vehicle speed auto matically to maintain the distance setting regardless of the set speed The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the sensor The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph 25 km h and the system automatically disengages itself The distance...

Page 261: ...t the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance If this occurs a visual alert BRAKE will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity When this occurs you should immediately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead Brake Alert 3 3 UNDERSTANDING THE F...

Page 262: ...Brake Alert 2 Brake Alert 1 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 263: ...on is triggered when the driver utilizes the right turn signal In this condition the ACC system will no longer provide Overtake Aid on the left side until it determines that the vehicle has moved back to a location with left hand drive traffic Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Menu The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings The EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between t...

Page 264: ...r Override System Off ACC Proximity Warning ACC Unavailable Warning The EVIC will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC display activity Display Warnings And Maintenance Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle Warning The ACC Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance This most often occurs at times of ...

Page 265: ... the driver should examine the sensor It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille To keep the ACC System operating properly it is impor tant to note the following maintenance items Always keep the sensor clean Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth Be cautious not to damage the sensor lens Do not remove a...

Page 266: ...s Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Unavailable there may be a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions ACC will be temporarily unavailable If this occurs try activating ACC again later following a key cycle If the problem persists see your authorized dealer Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations ACC may ...

Page 267: ...avel or a vehicle merging in from a side lane There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead The offset vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel which can cause your vehicle to brake or accelerate unexpectedly Turns And Bends In turns or bends ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too late or too early This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Give extra attention in c...

Page 268: ...y also occur at the base of steep hills This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane Depending on the speed vehicle load traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills ACC perfor mance may be limited Turn Or Bend Example ACC Hill Example 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 269: ... changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it s too late for the ACC system to take action ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane There may not be sufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Always be atten tive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary Lane Changing Example 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 ...

Page 270: ... Stationary Objects And Vehicles ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary vehicles For example ACC will not react in situations where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary Narrow Vehicle Example Stationary Object And Stationary Vehicle Example 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FE...

Page 271: ... the mode button a chime alerts the driver to the change of state from Adaptive Cruise Control to normal Cruise Control Cruise Ready will be displayed if the system was in ACC READY or ACC SET position Cruise Off will be displayed if the system was in the ACC OFF position To switch back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode press the MODE button a second time WARNING In the normal Cruise Control mode th...

Page 272: ...ph increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be established Metric Speed km h Pressing the RES button once will result in a 2 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 2 km h ...

Page 273: ... button results in a decrease of 2 km h If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Cancel The system will disable normal Cruise Control without erasing the memory if You softly tap or depress the brake pedal You press the CANCEL button The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control Sys t...

Page 274: ...ke Controller EBC wheel speed sensors i e to calculate a probable rear end collision When the system determines that a rear end collision is probable a warning message both audible and visual will be displayed on the EVIC When the system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable the warning message will be deactivated NOTE The minimum speed for FCW activation is...

Page 275: ...ont of you when you are much closer This setting provides less reaction time than the Far setting which allows for a more dynamic driving experience Changing the FCW status to Off prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you NOTE In the Off setting FCW OFF will be displayed on the Uconnect display The system will retain the last setting selected by ...

Page 276: ...on that limits FCW functionality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions FCW will be temporarily unavailable If this occurs try activating FCW again later following a key cycle If the problem persists see your authorized dealer ACC FCW Unavailable Service Required Warning 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 277: ...the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph 11 km h or above The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph 9 km h ParkSense Sensors The four ParkSense sensors located in the rear fascia bumper monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 i...

Page 278: ...en the rear fascia bumper and the detected obstacle Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status Park Assist Ready 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 279: ...rcs 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 ...

Page 280: ...n the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone The following chart shows the warning alert opera tion when the system is detecting an obstacle Fast Tone Continuous Tone 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 281: ...r further information When the ParkSense soft key is pressed to disable the system the EVIC will display the PARK ASSIST SYS TEM OFF message for approximately five seconds Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system is disabled the EVIC will display the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM ...

Page 282: ...nds Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa tion When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condition the EVIC will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST SERVICE PARK ASSIST or the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM mes sage for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE Under this condition ParkSense will not op...

Page 283: ...rmore 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 ParkSense when on will MUTE the radio when it is sounding a tone Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly taking car...

Page 284: ...will not be detected when they are in close proximity The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time Continued CAUTION Continued 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 ...

Page 285: ...ar The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear License plate When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE the rear camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again When displayed static grid lines will illustrate the width of the vehicle and will show separate zones that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle The following table ...

Page 286: ...s a parking aid The ParkView camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path Continued CAUTION Continued To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recom mended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance build...

Page 287: ... Backup Camera to enable disable OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy reading lights and storage for sunglasses Universal Garage Door Opener HomeLink and power sunroof switches may also be included if equipped Overhead Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 ...

Page 288: ... of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility To turn the lights off press the switch a second time The lights also turn on when a door is opened The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed Front Map Reading Lights Front Map Reading Light Switches 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 289: ... time Sunglasses Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compart ment access is a push push design Push the chrome pad on the door to open Push the chrome pad on the door to close Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 ...

Page 290: ...g or home security systems The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink buttons located on either the overhead console headliner or sunvisor designate the three differ ent HomeLink channels The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button HomeLink Buttons Overhead Consoles 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 291: ...rase all channels before you begin programming To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and push and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons I and III for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any probl...

Page 292: ...N button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 1 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Button 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 293: ...ly be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener device motor Firmly push and release the LEARN or TRAIN ING button On some garage door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pushed 6 Return to the vehicl...

Page 294: ...inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously push and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand held trans mitter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency sig...

Page 295: ...ning steps Canadian Gate Operator Programming For programming transmitters in Canada United States that require the transmitter signals to time out after several seconds of transmission Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of trans mission which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming Similar to th...

Page 296: ...close while you are programming 5 Push and hold the programmed HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly program ming is complete and the garage door device should activate when the HomeLink button is pushed To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels If you unplugged the garage ...

Page 297: ...r 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes Note that all channels will be erased Individual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original hand held transmit ter Press the LEARN butto...

Page 298: ...ature as required by Federal safety standards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do not Continued WARNING Continued use a garage door opener without these safety fea tures Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assistance General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS ...

Page 299: ...tification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci fications were met POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console WARNING Never leave children unattended in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location Continued Power Sunroof Switch 3 ...

Page 300: ...ny object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one half second The sunroof and sunshade will open automati cally from any position The sunroof and sunshade will open fully and stop automatically This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroo...

Page 301: ...e sunroof will automatically retract Remove the obstruc tion if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close NOTE If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled Venting Sunroof Express Press and release the Vent button within one half second and the sunroof ...

Page 302: ...ce Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front door will cancel this feature NOTE For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power sunr...

Page 303: ...of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watts 13 Amps power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty The front...

Page 304: ...y A fire leading to bodily injury could result The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery power available at all times Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the engine from starting Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 305: ...has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position Rear Center Console Power Outlet Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 12 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel Power Outlet Console Rear 2 38 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 ...

Page 306: ... 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 vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicl...

Page 307: ... center console Heated And Cooled Cupholders If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders The cupholders are designed to help keep warm beverages warm and cold beverages cool Retractable Cover Front Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 ...

Page 308: ...unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injuries medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise par ticular care in order to prevent serious burn injury Keep the cupholder free of debris or stray objects when operated in the Heat position Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armres...

Page 309: ...vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear passengers The light ring is controlled by the Dimmer Control Refer to Lights in Understanding The Fea tures Of Your Vehicle for further information Rear Seat Cupholders Light Ring In Rear Cupholder 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 307 ...

Page 310: ...STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel Glove Compartment Opened Glove Compartment 308 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 311: ... area This tray has an integrated coin holder along with additional area for small items like an ipod or phone Below the upper tray the lower storage compartment is made for larger items like CDs and tissue boxes In addition the 12 Volt power outlet USB and Aux jack are located here WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart ment lid in the open position Driving with the console co...

Page 312: ...acks and the bolsters When the seats are folded down they provide a continuous nearly flat extension of the load floor When the seatback is folded to the upright position make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap WARNING Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position If the seatback is not securely locked into Continued Front Door Tr...

Page 313: ...rrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts WARNING The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in per sonal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as p...

Page 314: ...utes of operation press the button a second time 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 Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Do ...

Page 315: ... the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height It takes approximately 1 mile 1 6 km of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road surface conditions If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15 hours the leveling system will bleed itself down The vehicle must be driven to reset the system 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 313 ...

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Page 317: ...RONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC 329 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 332 EVIC White Telltale Lights 333 EVIC Amber Telltales 334 EVIC Red Telltale Lights 335 Gear Shift Indicator GSI If Equipped 338 Oil Change Due 340 Fuel Economy 340 Vehicle Speed 342 Trip Info 343 Units 343 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 343 Messages 344 Turn Menu OFF 345 4 ...

Page 318: ...ULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECTABLE SURROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED 376 䡵 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED 377 Radio Operation 378 CD Player 378 䡵 CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 379 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 379 䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS 380 General Overview 380 Hard Keys 380 Soft Keys 381 Climate Control Functions 386 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 388 Operating Tips 389 316...

Page 319: ...onnect System Hard Controls 14 Trunk Release Button 3 Hazard Switch 9 SD Memory Card Slot 15 Dimmer Controls 4 Uconnect System 10 Power Outlet 16 Hood Release 5 Climate Control Hard Controls 11 CD DVD Slot 17 Headlight Switch 6 Glove Compartment 12 Storage Compartment 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 ...

Page 320: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 321: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 ...

Page 322: ...ever is operated If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 5 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on 6 High Beam Indi...

Page 323: ...n the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea t...

Page 324: ...bel you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as poss...

Page 325: ...ltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may re...

Page 326: ...ould affect fuel economy and driveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter 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...

Page 327: ...ned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced...

Page 328: ...ngaged and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Electronic Stability Control ESC system In this case the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ...

Page 329: ...em 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 parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected If the light does not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will ...

Page 330: ...stem will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation 20 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check During the bulb check if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound...

Page 331: ...r remains on the H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call an autho rized dealer for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats If you decide to look under the hood yourself see Maintaining Your Vehicle Follow ...

Page 332: ... of the following Radio Info Fuel Economy Vehicle Speed Trip Info Tire Pressure Vehicle Info Stored Warning Messages Cruise Messages Turn Menu OFF Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 333: ...fo sub menus Fuel Economy Vehicle Info Tire PSI Cruise Messages Trip Info Vehicle Speed and Turn Menu OFF and sub menus DOWN Arrow Button Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub menus Fuel Economy Vehicle Info Tire PSI Cruise Mes sages Trip Info Vehicle Speed and Turn Menu OFF and sub menus EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons 4 UN...

Page 334: ...splay the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu The main display area also displays pop up messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn ing or information messages These pop up messages fall into several categories Five Second Stored Message When the appropriate conditions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and th...

Page 335: ...age takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen Ex amples of this message type are Memory System Un available Not in Park and Automatic High Beams On The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right amber telltales in the middle and red telltales on the left EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show ...

Page 336: ...eatures Of Your Vehicle Adaptive Cruise Control ACC SET This light will turn on when the ACC is SET For further information refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle EVIC Amber Telltales This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell tales These telltales include Forward Collision Warning FCW OFF This telltale informs the driver that the For ward Col...

Page 337: ...eds service For further infor mation refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle SERV AWD Service All Wheel Drive Indicator If Equipped This light will turn on when the All Wheel Drive feature requires service For further in formation refer to All Wheel Drive in Start ing And Operating EVIC Red Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable red telltales ...

Page 338: ...cled ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer t...

Page 339: ... and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H or 260 F a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool If the light turns on while driving safely pull over and stop the vehicle If the A C system is on turn it off Also shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve hicle If the temperature reading ...

Page 340: ...e a fire Gear Shift Indicator GSI If Equipped The Gear Shift Indicator GSI system is enabled on vehicles with a manual transmission or when a vehicle with an automatic transmission is in manual shift mode The GSI provides the driver with a visual indication within the EVIC when the recommended gear shift point has been reached This indication notifies the driver that changing gear will allow a red...

Page 341: ... a lower gear The GSI indicator in the EVIC remains illuminated until the driver changes gear or the driving conditions return to a situation where changing gear is not required to improve fuel consumption GSI Shift Up Indicator GSI Shift Down Indicator 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 ...

Page 342: ...ntenance perform the following procedure 1 Without pushing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Without pushing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the indicator mes...

Page 343: ...on will be erased and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset There is an ECO icon between the Compass and Outside Temperature info at the top of the EVIC display This icon 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 ...

Page 344: ...ns out of fuel Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL message and a new DTE value will display Miles Per Gallon MPG Liters Per 100 km L 100km The Miles Per Gallon MPG Liters Per 100 km L 100km feature displays instantaneous fuel economy in a bar graph below the DTE this function cannot be reset Press the BACK button to return to the main menu Vehicle Speed Pr...

Page 345: ...arrow button for two seconds The current display will reset along with other functions Units Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Units displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the RIGHT arrow button The EVIC odometer and navigation sys tem if equipped can be changed between English and Metric units of measure To make your selection scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highl...

Page 346: ...ual oil temperature Oil Pressure Displays the actual oil pressure Trans Temperature Displays the actual transmission temperature Engine Hours Displays the number of hours of engine operation Tire Pressure Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE Messages Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons This feature shows the number of stored warning mes sages in the ...

Page 347: ...ument panel Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and change settings i e 30 60 90 press the center of the control knob one or more times to select or change a setting i e ON OFF Soft Keys Soft Keys are accessible on the Uconnect touchscreen Customer Programmable Features Uconnect 4 3 Settings In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped ...

Page 348: ... setting Display Brightness Touch the Brightness soft key to change this display When in this display you may select display brightness with the headlights on and the headlights off Adjust the brightness with the and setting soft keys or by 1 Uconnect 4 3 Settings Hard Key Uconnect 4 3 Soft Keys 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 349: ...anguage preferred Then touch the arrow back soft key As you continue the information will display in the selected language Units Touch the Units soft key to change this display When in this display you may switch the EVIC odometer and navigation system if equipped between US and Metric units of measure Touch US or Metric then touch the arrow back soft key As you continue the information will displ...

Page 350: ... and down soft keys select AM or PM select 12 hr or 24 hr Then touch the arrow back soft key when all selections are complete Sync Time If Equipped Touch the Sync Time soft key to change this display When in this display you may have the radio set the time automatically To change the Sync Time setting press and release the ON or OFF soft key Then touch the arrow back soft key Safety Assistance Fro...

Page 351: ...r Sound and Display To change the ParkSense status touch and release the Sound Only or Sounds and Display button Then touch the arrow back soft key Refer to ParkSense in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for system function and operating information Front ParkSense Chime Volume If Equipped The ParkSense Chime Volume settings can be selected from the EVIC or Uconnect System if equipped The...

Page 352: ... Monitor BSM will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on When Off is selected the Blind Spot Monitor BSM system is deactivated To change the Blind Spot Alert status touch the OFF Lights or Lights Chime soft key Then touch the arrow back soft key NOTE If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located even if...

Page 353: ...p proach status touch the 0 30 60 or 90 soft key Then touch the back arrow soft key Headlights With Wipers Touch the Headlights With Wipers soft key to change this display When this feature is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off ...

Page 354: ...ouch the Steering Directed Lights soft key and select ON or OFF Then touch the back arrow soft key Flash Lights With Lock Touch the Flash Headlights With Lock soft key to change this display When this feature is selected the signal lights will flash when the doors are locked with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature se...

Page 355: ...ar turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmit ter To make your selection touch the Flash Lights With Lock soft key and select ON or OFF Then touch the arrow back soft key Sound Horn With Remote Start Touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft key to change this display When this feature is selected the horn will sound when the remote s...

Page 356: ... Passive Entry and the EVIC is programmed to Unlock All Doors On 1st Press all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped If Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is programmed only the driver s door will unlock when the driver s door is grasped With Passive Entry if Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is programmed touching the handle more than once will only ...

Page 357: ... your selection touch the Passive Entry soft key and select ON or OFF Then touch the arrow back soft key Refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve hicle Heated Seats Auto Heated Seats If Equipped Touch the Auto Heated Seats soft key to change this display When the temperatures are below 40 F 4 4 C the Driver s heated seat will turn on To make your selection touch the Au...

Page 358: ...ect phone system if equipped DVD video system if equipped power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF Opening either front door will cancel this feature To change the Engine Off Power Delay status touch the 0 seconds 45 seconds 5 minutes or 10 minutes soft key Then touch the arrow back soft key Compass Settings Variance To...

Page 359: ...ompass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display CAL until the compass is calibrated You may also calibrate the compass by touching the ON soft key and completing one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally NOTE A good calibrati...

Page 360: ...he Balance and Fade settings Speed Adjusted Volume Touch the Speed Adjusted Volume soft key to change this display This feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed To change the Speed Adjusted Volume press the OFF 1 2 or 3 soft key Then touch the back arrow soft key Surround Sound If Equipped Touch the Surround Sound soft key to change this display This feature provides simulat...

Page 361: ...Touch the Subscription Info soft key to access the Sub scription Information screen Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online NOTE SIRIUS Travel Link is a separate subscription Customer Programmable Features Uconnect 8 4 Settings Press the More soft key then press the Settings soft key to d...

Page 362: ... will be available Display Mode When in this display you may select one of the auto display settings To change Mode status touch and release the Day Night or Auto soft key Then touch the back arrow soft key Display Brightness With Headlights ON When in this display you may select the brightness with the headlights on Adjust the brightness with the and setting soft keys or by selecting any point on...

Page 363: ...w soft key to return to the previous menu Voice Response Length When in this display you may change the Voice Re sponse Length settings To change the Voice Response Length touch the Brief or Detailed soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Touchscreen Beep When in this display you ma...

Page 364: ...ft key the following settings will be available Sync With GPS Time If Equipped When in this display you may automatically have the radio set the time To change the Sync with GPS Time setting touch the Sync with GPS Time soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting indicating that the setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Set Time Hours Wh...

Page 365: ...ing indicating that the setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Safety Driving Assistance After pressing the Safety Driving Assistance soft key the following settings will be available Front Collision Sensitivity If Equipped The Front Collision Warning FCW feature can be set to Far set to Near or turned Off The default status of FCW is the Far setting...

Page 366: ...t System if equipped The chime volume settings include LOW MEDIUM and HIGH The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM To make your selection touch the ParkSense Chime Volume soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting had been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu ParkSense will retain its last known configura tion state through...

Page 367: ...s experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located even if the fascia is not damaged the sensor may have become misaligned Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification ParkView Backup Camera If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera tha...

Page 368: ...g for system function and operating information To make your selection touch the Hill Start Assist soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Lights After pressing the Lights soft key the following settings will be available Headlights Off Delay When this feature is selected it allows the a...

Page 369: ...ark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Auto Dim High Beams If Equipped When this feature is selected the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions To make your selection touch the Auto High Beams soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been...

Page 370: ...rk appears next to set ting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Doors Locks After pressing the Doors Locks soft key the following settings will be available Auto Lock When this feature is selected all doors will lock auto matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph 24 km h To make your selection touch the Auto Unlock On Exit ...

Page 371: ...setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Sound Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected the horn will sound when the remote start is activated To make your selection touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the...

Page 372: ...ection touch the Passive Entry soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle Personal Settings Linked To FOB If Equipped This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering a...

Page 373: ... above 80 F 26 7 C the driver vented seat will turn on To make your selection touch the Auto Heated Seats soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Engine Off Options After pressing the Engine Off Options soft key the fol lowing settings will be available Easy Exit Seat This feature provid...

Page 374: ... key to return to the previous menu Compass Settings After pressing the Compass Settings soft key the follow ing settings will be available Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically comp...

Page 375: ...from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally Audio After pressing the Audio soft key the following settings will be available Balance Fade When in this display you may adjust the Balance and Fade settings Equalizer When in this display you may adjust the Bass Mid and Treble settings Adjust the settings with the ...

Page 376: ...avigation To make your selection touch the Music Info Cleanup soft key select On or Off followed by pressing the back arrow soft key Surround Sound If Equipped This feature provides simulated surround sound mode To make your selection touch the Surround Sound soft key select On or Off followed by pressing the back arrow soft key Phone Bluetooth After pressing the Phone Bluetooth soft key the fol l...

Page 377: ...t will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen in order to re subscribe Touch the Subscription Info soft key to access the Sub scription Information screen Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver To reactivate your service either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online NOTE SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription iP...

Page 378: ...The GreenEdge high efficiency speaker designs ensure the system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dynamic sound quality The speakers are tuned for maximum efficiency and perfectly matched to the ampli fier output stage ensuring state of the art multi seat surround sound processing Logic7 multichannel surround sound technology deliv ers an immersive accurate sound stage to every seating pos...

Page 379: ...e located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Reach behind the wheel to access the switches The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume Remote Sound Controls Back View Of St...

Page 380: ...f the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro grammed in the radio preset button CD Player Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within eight seconds after the current track begins to play If you pus...

Page 381: ...n playing a particular disc it may be damaged e g scratched reflective coat ing removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be ...

Page 382: ...y When the Uconnect system is in different modes Ra dio Player Settings More etc the driver and passenger temperature settings will be indicated at the top of the display General Overview Hard Keys Hard keys are located on the left and right side of the Uconnect 4 3 screen in the center of the instrument panel There are also hard keys located below the Uconnect touchscreen Uconnect 4 3 Hard Key 38...

Page 383: ...t Keys Soft keys are accessible on the Uconnect system screen Manual Climate Controls Hard Keys MTC System Shown Uconnect 4 3 Manual Temperature Controls Soft Keys 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 ...

Page 384: ...C is ON Performing this function again will cause the A C operation to switch into manual mode and the A C indicator will turn off 3 Recirculation Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when ON 4 AUTO Operation Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount Performing this function will cause the A...

Page 385: ... on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10 minutes 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 Labels can be peeled off after soaki...

Page 386: ... setting while in Sync will automatically exit this feature 10 Blower Control Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system There are seven blower speeds available Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation The speeds can be selected using either hard keys or soft keys as follows Hard Key The blower speed increases as you t...

Page 387: ...nt panel outlets and floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets NOTE BI LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets Mix...

Page 388: ...ime 15 Temperature Control Uconnect 4 3 Only Press the temperature soft key to regulate the tempera ture of the air inside the passenger compartment Moving the temperature bar into the red area indicates warmer temperatures Moving the temperature bar into the blue area indicates cooler temperatures Climate Control Functions A C Air Conditioning The Air Conditioning A C button allows the operator t...

Page 389: ...he control for maximum cooling perfor mance Press and release to toggle between MAX A C and the prior settings The soft key illuminates when MAX A C is ON In MAX A C the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A C operation to switch to the selected setting and MAX A C to exit Recirculation Control When outside air contains...

Page 390: ...e system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas senger temperature hard or soft control buttons 7 8 13 14 Once the desired temperature is dis played the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level 3 When the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experi ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to func...

Page 391: ...e airflow by selecting one of the available mode settings A C operation and Recirculation control can also be manually selected in Manual operation Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather condi tions Summer Operation The engine cooling system must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro...

Page 392: ... increase blower speed to improve airflow and clearing of the side win dows Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Automatic Temperature Controls ATC will automati cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield When thi...

Page 393: ...m filters outside air containing dust pollen and some odors Strong odors cannot be totally filtered out Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for filter replacement instruc tions 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 ...

Page 394: ...Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 395: ...401 After Starting 402 䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 402 䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 403 Key Ignition Park Interlock 405 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 405 Eight Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 405 Five Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 414 䡵 AUTOSTICK IF EQUIPPED 421 Operation Eight Speed Transmission If Equipped 421 Operation Five Speed Transmission If Equipped 423 5 ...

Page 396: ...ONLY IF EQUIPPED 430 䡵 PARKING BRAKE 431 䡵 ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 433 䡵 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM 435 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 435 Traction Control System TCS 436 Brake Assist System BAS 436 Electronic Stability Control ESC 437 Hill Start Assist HSA 440 Ready Alert Braking 442 Rain Brake Support 443 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light 443 Synchronizing ES...

Page 397: ...ires If Equipped 460 Spare Tires If Equipped 461 Tire Spinning 463 Tread Wear Indicators 463 Life Of Tire 464 Replacement Tires 465 䡵 TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES 466 䡵 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 468 䡵 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS 469 Base System 471 Premium System If Equipped 474 General Information 479 䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 480 3 6L Engine If Equipped 480 5 7L Engine If Equipped 480 Reform...

Page 398: ...lection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles 486 Starting 487 Cruising Range 487 Replacement Parts 487 Maintenance 488 䡵 ADDING FUEL 488 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 491 䡵 VEHICLE LOADING 492 Vehicle Certification Label 492 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 493 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 493 Overloading 493 Loading 494 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 494 Common Towing Defin...

Page 399: ...ts Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 499 Trailer And Tongue Weight 500 Towing Requirements 501 Towing Tips 506 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 508 Two Wheel Drive And All Wheel Drive 508 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 ...

Page 400: ...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 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 operat...

Page 401: ...ar make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows the driver to oper ate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the Remote Start Keyless Enter N Go Key Fob is in the passenger compartment Normal Starting Using The ENGINE START STOP Button 1 The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL 2 Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGI...

Page 402: ...a row with the vehicle speed 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 gear selector is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF position If the shift lever gear selector 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...

Page 403: ...ton a third time to return the ignition to the OFF position Extreme Cold Weather Below 20 F Or 29 C To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater avail able from your authorized dealer is recommended If Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start...

Page 404: ...all the way to the floor and hold it 3 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 After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine war...

Page 405: ...apply the Continued WARNING Continued parking brake shift the transmission into PARK turn the engine OFF and remove the Key Fob When the ignition is in the OFF position the transmission is locked in PARK securing the ve hicle against unwanted movement 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 th...

Page 406: ...d with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not...

Page 407: ...with 8 speed transmission and the brake pedal must be pressed In 8 speed vehicles the brake pedal must also be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds Eight Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel efficient eight speed transmission The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a c...

Page 408: ...lectronics are self calibrating therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears Standard Shi...

Page 409: ...press the lock button on the shift lever then pull and hold the shift lever fully rearward until D is highlighted in the EVIC To shift back into PARK from DRIVE bring the vehicle to a complete stop firmly press the brake pedal press the lock button on the shift lever then push and hold the shift lever fully forward until P is highlighted in the EVIC Shifting From REVERSE To NEUTRAL Pull the shift ...

Page 410: ...hifting From DRIVE To SPORT LOW Vehicles Equipped With SPORT Mode To shift from DRIVE to SPORT pull the shift lever rearward until S is highlighted in the EVIC To shift back into DRIVE from SPORT pull the shift lever rearward until D is highlighted in the EVIC Vehicles Equipped With LOW Mode To shift from DRIVE to LOW pull the shift lever rear ward until L is highlighted in the EVIC To shift back ...

Page 411: ...rb on an uphill grade WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move ment and possible injury or damage Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in PARK Check by trying to move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake pedal released Make sure the transmission...

Page 412: ...ehicle 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 Continued WARNING Continued 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 equip...

Page 413: ...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 stop NEUTRAL N Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running The engine may be started in this range Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you mus...

Page 414: ...s in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the AutoStick shift control if equipped or the LOW range if equipped to select a lower gear Under these conditions using a lower gear will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup During extremely cold temperatures 22 F 30 C or below transmission operation ...

Page 415: ...me situations the transmission may not re engage if the engine is turned off and restarted The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL may be illuminated A message in the instrument cluster will inform the driver of the more serious conditions and indicate what actions may be necessary In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following...

Page 416: ...ission Shift Inter lock System in this section To drive move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self calibrating therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred ...

Page 417: ...o another gear range NOTE After selecting any gear range wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating This is especially important when the engine is cold If there is a need to restart the engine be sure to cycle the ignition to the OFF position before restarting Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the ignition is not cycled to the O...

Page 418: ...urb on an uphill grade WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move ment and possible injury or damage Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in PARK Check by trying to move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake pedal released Make sure the transmissio...

Page 419: ...hicle 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 Continued WARNING Continued 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 equipp...

Page 420: ... 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 stop NEUTRAL N Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running The engine may be started in this range Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you mu...

Page 421: ...stics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the AutoStick shift control refer to AutoStick in this section for further information to select a lower gear Under these condi tions using a lower gear will imp...

Page 422: ...uthorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Shift the transmission into PARK 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Shift into the desired gear range If the problem is n...

Page 423: ...provide you with more control during passing city driving cold slippery conditions mountain driving trailer towing and many other situa tions Operation Eight Speed Transmission If Equipped When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT mode it will operate automatically shifting between the eight available gears To engage AutoStick simply tap one of the steering wheel mounted shift paddles while in DR...

Page 424: ...cally at redline in this mode nor will downshifts be obtained if the accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor In either DRIVE or SPORT mode the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop to prevent engine lugging and will display the cur rent gear Tapping the paddle at a stop will allow starting in second gear After a stop the driver should manually upshift the trans...

Page 425: ...isplayed in the instrument cluster In AutoStick mode the transmission will shift up or down when is manually selected by the driver using the shift lever or the shift paddles if equipped unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is cho sen except as described below If AutoStick is engaged while in DRIVE mode ...

Page 426: ...l when AutoStick is en gaged Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick is engaged To disengage AutoStick mode hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the shift paddle if equipped until D is once again indicated in the instrument cluster You can shift in or out of the AutoStick mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not downshif...

Page 427: ...WD when road and environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is unlikely to occur When specific road and environmental conditions require increased levels of road traction the vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode Automatic AWD operation could be activated by outside tempera ture wheel slip or other predetermined conditions there may be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel sl...

Page 428: ... must not be used Unequal tire size may cause failure of the front differential and or the transfer case DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the rear driving wheels WARNING Rapi...

Page 429: ...ce between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip Differential LSD that reduces but does not eliminate the amount of wheel slip across a given axle for im proved handling DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prev...

Page 430: ...i cle s braking capabilities which increases stopping Continued WARNING Continued distances Therefore after driving through stand ing water drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your pas sengers and others around you CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing wat...

Page 431: ...tall out and cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 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 drivin...

Page 432: ...e condition no longer exists Once driving conditions are safe then pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light turns off Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information EVIC in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa tion 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 su...

Page 433: ...d 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 When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will il...

Page 434: ...nsmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move ment and possible injury or damage When leaving the vehicle always remove th...

Page 435: ...ave 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 ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti Lock Brake System ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance...

Page 436: ... may continue to run for a short time after the stop The clicking sound of solenoid valves Brake pedal pulsations A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip ment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipme...

Page 437: ...roduce accurate signals for the computer ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that include Anti Lock Brake Sys tem ABS Traction Control System TCS Brake Assist System BAS and the Electronic Stability Control ESC All four of these systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving condi tions Also yo...

Page 438: ...eature of the TCS system Brake Lock Differential BLD controls the wheel spin across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in the Partial Off mode Refer to Electronic Stabi...

Page 439: ...y of others Electronic Stability Control ESC This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions The ESC corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desire...

Page 440: ...n ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two or three available operating modes ESC On This is the normal operating mode for the ESC When ever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode This mode should be used for most driving conditions T...

Page 441: ...trol TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the Partial Off mode NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch Once the situation requiring Partial Off mode is overcome turn the ESC on again by momen tarily pressing the ESC Off ...

Page 442: ...re the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable In an emergency evasive maneuver the Continued WARNING Continued ESC system will not engage to assist in maintaining stability ⴖESC Offⴖ mode is intended for off highway or off road use only Hill Start Assist HSA The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill HSA will maintain the level o...

Page 443: ...ivate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK WARNING There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer when the system will not activate and slight rolling may occur This could cause a collision with another vehicle or object Always remember the driver is responsible for brak ing the vehicle Towing With HSA HSA will provide assistance when starting on a g...

Page 444: ...ember to use the park ing brake while parking on a hill and that the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle HSA Off If you wish to turn off the HSA system it can be done in the Uconnect settings Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor mation Ready Alert Braking Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to reach full braking during emergency...

Page 445: ...on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your autho rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light lo cated in the instr...

Page 446: ...scharged the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light may illuminate with the engine running If this should occur turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light should go out However if the light remains on have the ESC and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT...

Page 447: ...ight Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only Temporary high pressure com pact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into th...

Page 448: ...r tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in 446 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 449: ...ximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 ...

Page 450: ...aximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including the date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire Look for the TIN on the outboard side ...

Page 451: ... tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire wa...

Page 452: ...ured 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 p...

Page 453: ...illar or the rear edge of the driver s side door Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 Total weight your vehicle can carry B Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 ...

Page 454: ...ation on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer 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 exc...

Page 455: ... weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 NOTE If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle The follow ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num ber and size of occupants This tabl...

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Page 457: ...ssure Safety Economy Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability 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 c...

Page 458: ... Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Both underinflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering NOTE Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic and unpredictable steering response Unequal tire pressure fro...

Page 459: ...cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially...

Page 460: ... under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Al ...

Page 461: ... to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires be aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold driving conditions For more information contact a au thorized dealer Sum...

Page 462: ...or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types Run Flat Tires If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles 80 km at 50 mph 80 km h after a rapid loss of inflation pressure This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode A Run Flat mode occ...

Page 463: ...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 464: ...nally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use...

Page 465: ...hen stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injur...

Page 466: ...res in this section for further infor mation Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven Performance tires tires with a speed rating of V or higher and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main tenance schedule is highly recommended 1 Worn Tire ...

Page 467: ...Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart ex ample found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a t...

Page 468: ...index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires w...

Page 469: ...oid 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 breakage Remove the damaged parts of the device befo...

Page 470: ...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 471: ...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 and Operating for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there s...

Page 472: ...psi 207 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi 186 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F 7 C will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 23 psi 158 kPa This tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the TPM Telltale Light Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi 186 kPa but the TPM Telltale Light will stil...

Page 473: ...e 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 also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using...

Page 474: ...ire Otherwise a spare with a pressure below the low pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring 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 An Inflate to XX...

Page 475: ...uencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials 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 Vehicles With Full Size Spare 1 The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored...

Page 476: ...ff for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 4 For each subsequent ignition switch cycle a chime will sound and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no t...

Page 477: ...TPMS will only monitor the pressure in the full size spare tire when it is used in place of a road tire Otherwise a spare with a pressure below the low pressure limit will not cause the TPM Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is lo...

Page 478: ...e 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 or change color back to the original color 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 Tire Pressure Monitor Display Low ...

Page 479: ...nal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials 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 dis...

Page 480: ...re pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires 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 cycl...

Page 481: ...play a new pressure value instead of dashes as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to...

Page 482: ...f 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 you experi ence these symp...

Page 483: ...oxy genates such as Ethanol Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso line containing more than 10 Ethanol Use of these blends may result in starting and drivability prob lems damage critical fuel system components cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard and or cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illumi nate Pum...

Page 484: ...ed once with E 85 perform the following Drain the fuel tank see your authorized dealer Change the engine oil and oil filter Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended ...

Page 485: ...ould result in additional cost Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor mance and damage the emissions control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause th...

Page 486: ...gs WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open are...

Page 487: ... to these vehicles Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles CAUTION Only vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can operate on E 85 Ethanol Fuel E 85 E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline WARNING Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could ...

Page 488: ...TE Use seasonally adjusted E 85 fuel ASTM D5798 With non seasonally adjusted E 85 fuel you may experience hard starting and rough idle following start up even if the above recommendations are followed especially when the ambient temperature is below 32 F 0 C Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with E 85 and may form deposits in your engine To eliminate driveability iss...

Page 489: ...n in driveability sags and or hesitations until the engine is fully warmed up NOTE Use of the engine block heater if equipped is beneficial for E 85 startability when the ambient tempera ture is less than 32 F 0 C Cruising Range Because E 85 fuel contains less energy per gallon liter than gasoline you will experience an increase in fuel consumption You can expect your miles per gallon mpg miles pe...

Page 490: ...n your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect drivability ADDING FUEL 1 Press the fuel filler door release switch located in the driver s door map pocket 2 Open the fuel filler door Fuel Filler Door Release Switch 488 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 491: ...he fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel ing NOTE Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open 5 Fill the vehicle with fuel when the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full 6 Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door NOTE A funnel is provided located in the trunk in the spare tire area ...

Page 492: ...e tank is being filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula tions and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place fuel containers on the ground while filling Fuel Funnel 490 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 493: ...r Release If you are unable to open the fuel filler door use the fuel filler door emergency release 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the access cover located on the left side inner trim panel Access Cover 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 ...

Page 494: ...ight Rating GAWR Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the drivers side B Pillar or the rear of the driver s door The label contains the following information Name of manufacturer Month and 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...

Page 495: ... the maximum front Continued WARNING Continued or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Overloading The load carrying components axle springs tires wheels etc of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the front and rear GAWR The best way to figure o...

Page 496: ...Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate NOTE Refer to the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver s door for your vehicle s GVWR and GAWRs Refer to the Tire Placard for your vehicle s proper tire pressure TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits ...

Page 497: ...bles and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combi...

Page 498: ...t multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hitch supports...

Page 499: ...ly to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements Weight Dis tribution hitched are recommended for loads in excess of 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg WARNING An improperly adj...

Page 500: ...sification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain All trailer hitches shou...

Page 501: ... 04 sq m 1 000 lbs 454 kg 100 lbs 45 kg 5 7L Automatic 32 sq ft 2 97 sq m 1 000 lbs 454 kg 100 lbs 45 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Starting...

Page 502: ... in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle The tongue weight of the tr...

Page 503: ...re recom mended WARNING Improper towing can lead to an injury collision Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and it will not shift during travel When trailering cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control You could lose control of your vehicle an...

Page 504: ...not exceeded 1 Max loading as defined on the Tire and Loading Information placard 2 GTW Continued WARNING Continued 3 GAWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti lized This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10 to 15 range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is ...

Page 505: ...efer to Tires General Infor mation in Starting and Operating for information on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace ment procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This cou...

Page 506: ... be of adequate capacity Failure to do this Continued CAUTION Continued could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances 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 ...

Page 507: ...emale 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 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 ...

Page 508: ...mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat buildup 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 five speed transmission only Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the prop...

Page 509: ...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 of time shift the trans mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine id...

Page 510: ...The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle behind an other vehicle is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission and or transfer case damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 508 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 511: ...e 514 Preparations For Jacking 516 Jacking And Changing A Tire 517 Road Tire Installation 522 䡵 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES 522 Preparations For Jump Start 523 Jump Starting Procedure 524 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 526 䡵 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION 528 䡵 MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION 529 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 532 All Wheel Drive AWD Models 534 Rear Wheel Drive RWD Models...

Page 512: ...n you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways slow down I...

Page 513: ...emains on the H 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 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SP...

Page 514: ... oil before tightening Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles Tighten the lug nuts bolts in a star pattern until each nut bolt has been tightened twice After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts bolts are properly seated against the wheel Wheel Mounting Surface 512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 515: ...f being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a...

Page 516: ...re Stowage The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk Follow these steps to access the jack and spare tire NOTE The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack 1 Open the trunk 2 Lift the access cover using the pull strap 3 Remove the fastener securing the spare tire Opening The Access Panel 514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 517: ...uring the jack 6 Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly from under the spare tire Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 ...

Page 518: ...y areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever into PARK 5 Turn OFF the ignition 6 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position...

Page 519: ...et an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Continued WARNING Continued Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Only use the jack in the positions...

Page 520: ...hicle 3 Before raising the vehicle use the lug wrench to loosen but not remove the lug nuts on 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 vehic...

Page 521: ...5 Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 ...

Page 522: ...urt 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 Mounting Spare Tire 520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 523: ...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 handle counterclockwise 10 Refer to Torque Specifications for proper lug nut torque 11 Stow the jack tools and flat tire Make sure the base of the jack faces the front of the vehicle before tightening down the fasten...

Page 524: ...fter 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the pr...

Page 525: ... personal injury Preparations For Jump Start The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump starting NOTE The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking over the fender Remote Battery Post Locations 1 Remote Positive Post 2 Remote Negative Post 6 WHAT TO DO IN E...

Page 526: ...away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories 3 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as...

Page 527: ...to the negative post of the booster battery 4 Connect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable to the remote negative post of the vehicle with the discharged battery WARNING Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electri cal spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury Only use the specific ground point do n...

Page 528: ...the battery and charging system in spected at your authorized dealer CAUTION Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough without engine operation the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting FREEING A STU...

Page 529: ...during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE Press the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic Stability Control ESC system in Partial Off mode before rocking the vehicle Refer to Electronic Brake Control in Starting And Operating for further infor mation Once the vehicle has been freed press the ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On mode CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by shifting b...

Page 530: ...he speed SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever 1 Turn the engine OFF 2 Firmly apply the parking brake 3 Remove the rubber liner from the storage tray located next to the shifter on the center console 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on t...

Page 531: ...tivating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle Activating the Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or death for those in or around the vehicle In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK such as a dead batte...

Page 532: ...he Manual Park Release lever 3 Using a small screwdriver or similar tool fish the tether strap up through the opening in the console base 4 Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing it to the right Console Storage Bin Locking Tab 530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 533: ...Reset The Manual Park Release 1 Push the latch at the base of the lever on the rear side rearward away from the lever to unlatch the lever 2 Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down to its original position until the locking tab snaps into place to secure the lever 3 Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position 4 Tuck the tether strap i...

Page 534: ...und RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Flat Tow NONE IF Transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 30 mph 48 km h max speed 15 mi 24 km max distance 5 speed trans 30 mi 48 km max distance 8 speed trans NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Front NOT ALLOWED Rear OK Ignition in ON RUN position Transmission in NEUTRAL Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD 532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 535: ... Release or Shift Lever Override in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for towing CAUTION Do not use sling type equipment when towing Damage to the fascia will occur When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck do not attach to the front or rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing Do not push or tow this vehicle with anot...

Page 536: ...able CAUTION Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to the transfer case and or transmission Continued CAUTION Continued Damage from improper towing is not covered un der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rear Wheel Drive RWD Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not ava...

Page 537: ...ansmission in NEUTRAL 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 Without The Key Fob Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK OFF position The only approved method of towing without the Key Fob is with a flatbed t...

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Page 539: ...ANCE PROGRAMS 541 䡵 REPLACEMENT PARTS 543 䡵 DEALER SERVICE 543 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 544 Engine Oil 545 Engine Oil Filter 548 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 549 Maintenance Free Battery 549 Air Conditioner Maintenance 551 A C Air Filter 552 Body Lubrication 554 Windshield Wiper Blades 555 Adding Washer Fluid 555 Exhaust System 556 Cooling System 558 Brake System 564 7 ...

Page 540: ...EHICLE STORAGE 588 䡵 REPLACEMENT BULBS 588 䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT 589 Front Low Beam Headlamp High Beam Headlamp Park Turn Lamp And Side Marker Lamp Models With Halogen Headlamps 590 Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park Turn Lamp Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps HID 590 Backup Lamps 591 License Lamp 592 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 593 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 594 Engine 594 Chassis 595 5...

Page 541: ... Post 4 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Power Distribution Center Fuses 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 Engine Oil Fill 3 Remote Jump Start Negative Battery Post 6 Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 ...

Page 542: ...y Post 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 Engine Oil Fill 2 Power Distribution Center Fuses 5 Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Remote Jump Start Negative Battery Post 6 Air Cleaner Filter 9 Washer Fluid Reservoir 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 543: ...gh your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emissions 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 seve...

Page 544: ...e engine you will have to start this test over 2 As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 3 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine This means that your vehic...

Page 545: ...the use of non MOPAR parts for mainte nance and repairs will not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these Service Manuals before att...

Page 546: ...r negatively impact vehicle perfor mance Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized dealer or qualified repair center Continued CAUTION Continued Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter vals Do not use chemical flushes in these compo nents as the chemicals can damag...

Page 547: ...illing will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Checking Oil Level 5 7L 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 warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil while...

Page 548: ...ction under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils CAUTION...

Page 549: ...nt may be used when SAE 5W 20 engine oil meeting MS 6395 is not available Engine Oil Viscosity 5 7L Engine MOPAR SAE 5W 20 engine oil or equivalent such as Pennzoil or Shell Helix is recommended for all oper ating temperatures This engine oil improves low tem perature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For inf...

Page 550: ...il Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be...

Page 551: ...lt in serious personal injury Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom mended Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to a...

Page 552: ... Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconne...

Page 553: ...viced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time 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 una...

Page 554: ...em PAG compressor oil and refrigerants Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf If Equipped HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro fluorocarbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmen tal Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product with a low GWP Global Warming Potential However the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning ser vice be performed by authorized dealer or oth...

Page 555: ...h ends and lift the filter access cover 3 Remove the used filter 4 Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the direction of airflow which is toward the rear of the vehicle text and arrows on the filter will indicate this Access Door Filter Access Cover 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 ...

Page 556: ...rior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mecha nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external l...

Page 557: ... lines or wet spots If any of these conditions are present clean the wiper blades or replace as neces sary Adding Washer Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment Be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the...

Page 558: ...hicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required WARNING Ex...

Page 559: ...ter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition Continued CAUTION Continued In the event of engine malfunction particularly involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance have your vehicle serviced promptly Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and ve...

Page 560: ... or removed such as when diagnostic testing or for prolonged periods during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition switch to the LOCK position The fan is tempera ture controlled and can start at any time the igni tion switch is in the ON position You or others can ...

Page 561: ...system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant antifreeze from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant anti freeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or c...

Page 562: ...system will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh Continued CAUTION Continued OAT coolant conforming to MS 12106 by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This ve...

Page 563: ...6 and distilled water Use higher concen trations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main...

Page 564: ...gine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool Continued WARNING Continued an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure Do not use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle Personal injury or en gine damage may result Disposal Of Used ...

Page 565: ... the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional engine coolant antifreeze is needed to maintain the proper level only OAT coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12106 should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from...

Page 566: ... are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant antifreeze performance poor gas mileage and increased...

Page 567: ...se it may cause leaking in the system Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require ments described on the brake fluid reservoir With disc brakes fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Re fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Y...

Page 568: ...ke 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 Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid cont...

Page 569: ...ssion Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your transmissio...

Page 570: ...the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes contaminated with water etc or if the trans mission is disassembled for any reason Fluid And Filter Changes 8 Speed Transmission Under normal operating conditions the fluid installed at the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle Routine fluid and filter changes are not required However change the fluid and filter if the f...

Page 571: ...faces of the axle assembly should be inspected If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the axle The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill hole Add fluid if necessary to maintain the proper level Refer to Fl...

Page 572: ... 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 Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild ...

Page 573: ...es 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 up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost...

Page 574: ...s not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty USE ONLY MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH Used on a regular basis this is all that is required to maintain this finish 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 brushe...

Page 575: ...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 576: ...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 antenna Do n...

Page 577: ...wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly 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...

Page 578: ...lacing a fuse make sure that the ignition is off and that all the other services are switched off and or disengaged If the replaced fuse blows again contact an autho rized dealer Continued WARNING Continued If a general protection fuse for safety systems air bag system braking system power unit systems engine system gearbox system or steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Front Power D...

Page 579: ...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 in the circuit that must be corrected Front Power Distribution Center 7 MAINTAININ...

Page 580: ...Pink Starter 5 40 Amp Green Anti Lock Brakes 6 25 Amp Natural Anti Lock Brakes 7 Fuse Spare 8 Fuse Spare 9 20 Amp Yellow All Wheel Drive Module If Equipped 10 10 Amp Red Security 11 20 Amp Yellow Horns 12 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch 13 Fuse Spare 14 Fuse Spare 15 25 Amp Natural Transmission 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 581: ...teering 2 20 30 Amp Pink Wiper Motor 21 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washers 22 Fuse Spare 23 Fuse Spare 24 Fuse Spare 28 25 Amp Natural Fuel Pump 29 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter 30 Fuse Spare 31 25 Amp Natural Engine Module 32 Fuse Spare 33 Fuse Spare 34 25 Amp Natural Powertrain 1 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 ...

Page 582: ...Brake Module 37 10 Amp Red Engine Controller Rad Fan Relays 38 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 39 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module AC Clutch Relay 48 10 Amp Red AWD Module Front Axle Disconnect 49 Fuse Spare 50 Fuse Spare 51 20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump 52 Fuse Spare 53 Fuse Spare 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 583: ...er Fuses There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel This center contains fuses and relays Opening The Access Cover Rear Power Distribution Center 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 ...

Page 584: ...ution 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 in the circuit that must be corrected 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICL...

Page 585: ...Sunroof 6 40 Amp Green Exterior Lighting 1 7 40 Amp Green Exterior Lighting 2 8 30 Amp Pink Interior Lighting Washer Pump 9 30 Amp Pink Power Locks 10 30 Amp Pink Driver Door 11 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door 12 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighters Instrument Panel Power Outlet Con sole Rear 15 40 Amp Green HVAC Blower 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 ...

Page 586: ...use Spare 20 Fuse Spare 21 Fuse Spare 22 Fuse Spare 23 10 Amp Red Fuel Door Diagnostic Port 24 15 Amp Blue Radio Screen 25 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor 26 Fuse Spare 27 25 Amp Natural Amplifier 31 25 Amp Natural Power Seats 32 15 Amp Blue HVAC Module Cluster 584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 587: ...g Column Module Clock 35 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor 36 Fuse Spare 37 15 Amp Blue Radio 38 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest 40 Fuse Spare 41 Fuse Spare 42 30 Amp Pink Rear Defrost 43 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats Steering Wheel 44 10 Amp Red Park Assist Blind Spot Camera 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 ...

Page 588: ...ntrol 47 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting 48 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension 49 Fuse Spare 50 Fuse Spare 51 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats 52 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders Rear Heated Seat Switches 53 10 Amp Red HVAC Module In Car Tem perature Sensor 54 Fuse Spare 55 Fuse Spare 56 Fuse Spare 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 589: ...ag Module 59 Fuse Spare 60 Fuse Spare 61 Fuse Spare 62 Fuse Spare 63 Fuse Spare 64 25 Amp Natural Rear Windows 65 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 66 Fuse Spare 67 15 Amp Blue Run Sense 68 15 Amp Blue Illumination Rear Sunshade 69 Fuse Spare 70 Fuse Spare 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 ...

Page 590: ... 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 Lamp 578 Visor Vanity Lamps A6220 Glove Box Lamp I...

Page 591: ...horized Dealer Bulb Number Rear Stop Turn Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Rear Side Marker 168 Backup Lamp 3157 Center High Mount Stop Lamp CHMSL LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer License 168 BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo spheric conditions This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor Turning...

Page 592: ... bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 3 Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb 4 Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head lamp assembly and then turn it clockwise Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park Turn Lamp Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps HID HID Headlamps The headlamps are a type of high vol...

Page 593: ...for service NOTE On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps when the headlamps are turned on there is a blue hue to the lights This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges Backup Lamps 1 Open trunk 2 Remove fastener from cover 3 Remove cover 4 Twist the bulb one quarter turn to remove 5 Reinstall new bulb 6 Install cover and fastener Fastener Cover 7 MAI...

Page 594: ...ulb 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 Socket Assembly 1 License Lamp Bulb 2 Socket 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 595: ...e Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 10 Quarts 9 5 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling System We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula 14 5 Quarts 13 9 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula 15 Quarts 14 3 Liters In...

Page 596: ...cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 5 7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the require ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 such as MOPAR Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 3 6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Gap 0 043 in 1 ...

Page 597: ...rformance of your transmission We recommend MOPAR ATF 4 fluid Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meet ing MS 11655 such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s Front Axle We recommend you use API GL 5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic ...

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Page 599: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 598 Maintenance Chart 600 8 ...

Page 600: ... as possible within 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 a...

Page 601: ...ower steering and fill as needed Check function of all interior and exterior lights Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the 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 irregular wear even if it occurs before your next...

Page 602: ... 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 Inspect the front axle fluid All Wheel Drive Only X X X X Inspect the brake linings replace as necessary X X X X X X X Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes X ...

Page 603: ...240 000 Inspect the transfer case fluid Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the fol lowing police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing All Wheel Drive Only 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 engine X Replace spark plugs 5 7L engine X Flush and replace the e...

Page 604: ... 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing five speed only X Change automatic transmission fluid and filter five speed only X Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet off road or frequent tra...

Page 605: ...00 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive AWD change the front axle fluid if using 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 necessary X The spark plug change interval is mileage based only yearly intervals ...

Page 606: ...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 604 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 607: ...IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 607 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 608 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 608 In Mexico Contact 609 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 609 Service Contract 609 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 610 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 611 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 611 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 611 In Canada 611 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 612 9 ...

Page 608: ...䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 613 Treadwear 613 Traction Grades 613 Temperature Grades 614 606 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 609: ...ests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and...

Page 610: ...nce If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con cern you may contact the manufacturer s customer center Any communication to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealer name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Cent...

Page 611: ...needs relay service offered by Bell Canada For TTY teletypewriter users dial 711 and for Voice callers dial 1 800 855 0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only...

Page 612: ...tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience You will be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addi ti...

Page 613: ...nd remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor ...

Page 614: ...forward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step...

Page 615: ...rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices ...

Page 616: ...se the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The tempe...

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Page 618: ...Conditioner Maintenance 551 Air Conditioning Filter 391 552 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 392 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 551 552 Air Conditioning System 388 551 Air Pressure Tires 456 Alarm Arm The System 19 Alarm Light 326 Alarm Panic 24 Alarm Security Alarm 18 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 All Wheel Drive AWD 425 568 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 560 593 Disp...

Page 619: ...p Power Windows 41 Axle Fluid 595 Axle Lubrication Axle Fluid 595 Battery 549 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 25 Location 549 Remote Battery Replacement 25 Transmitter Battery Replacement 25 Belts Seat 48 99 Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing 158 Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone 144 174 Pair Link Uconnect Phone ...

Page 620: ...ing 98 484 Cargo Vehicle Loading 492 Car Washes 570 Cellular Phone 379 Certification Label 492 Chains Tire 466 Changing A Flat Tire 513 Chart Tire Sizing 446 Check Engine Light Malfunction Indicator Light 323 541 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 97 Checks Safety 97 Child Restraint 74 Child Restraints Child Seat Installation 92 Install A LATCH compatible Child Restraint 87 Installing Child Restrain...

Page 621: ...t Antifreeze 560 Coolant Capacity 593 Coolant Level 558 563 Disposal of Used Coolant 562 Drain Flush and Refill 559 Inspection 563 Points to Remember 563 Pressure Cap 562 Radiator Cap 562 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 560 593 594 Corrosion Protection 569 Cruise Control Speed Control 246 Cupholders 305 575 Customer Assistance 607 Customer Programmable Features 345 359 Data Recorder Event 73 Dayti...

Page 622: ...tomatic 32 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 427 Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy 341 E 85 Fuel 485 Electrical Power Outlets 301 Electric Rear Window Defrost 312 Electric Remote Mirrors 113 Electronic Brake Control System 435 Anti Lock Brake System 435 Brake Assist System 436 Traction Control System 436 Electronic Power Distribution Center Fuses 576 Electronic Speed C...

Page 623: ...32 Emergency Trunk Release 44 Emission Control System Maintenance 541 Engine 540 Air Cleaner 549 Block Heater 402 Break In Recommendations 96 Checking Oil Level 545 Compartment 539 540 Compartment Identification 539 Coolant Antifreeze 558 594 Cooling 558 Exhaust Gas Caution 98 484 Fails to Start 401 Flooded Starting 401 Fuel Requirements 480 Jump Starting 522 Oil 545 593 594 Oil Change Interval 34...

Page 624: ...r Location Fuel 324 Filters Air Cleaner 549 Air Conditioning 391 552 Engine Oil 548 594 Engine Oil Disposal 548 Flashers Hazard Warning 510 Turn Signal 101 226 320 Flash To Pass 227 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 487 Engine Oil 486 Fuel Requirements 485 486 Maintenance 488 Replacement Parts 487 Starting 487 Flooded Engine Starting 401 Floor Console 309 Fluid Brake 595 Fluid Capacities 593 F...

Page 625: ...341 Ethanol 481 Filler Door Gas Cap 324 Gasoline 480 Gauge 325 Light 335 Materials Added 483 Methanol 481 Octane Rating 480 594 Requirements 480 Saver Mode 341 Specifications 594 Tank Capacity 593 Fuel Flexible 485 Fuel Optimizer 341 Fuel Saver 341 Fuses 576 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 288 295 Gasoline Clean Air 481 Gasoline Fuel 480 Conserving 341 Gasoline Reformulated 481 Gauges Coolant Temperat...

Page 626: ...27 Hazard Warning Flasher 510 Headlights 590 Automatic 222 Cleaning 574 Delay 224 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 227 Lights On Reminder 225 On With Wipers 222 234 Passing 227 Switch 221 Time Delay 224 Washers 555 Headlight Washers 555 Head Restraints 211 Head Rests 211 Heated Mirrors 114 Heated Seats 204 Heater Engine Block 402 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 227 Hill Start Assist 440 Hi...

Page 627: ...oth Streaming Audio 157 Jack Location 514 Jack Operation 513 Jump Starting 522 Key Fob 13 Arm The Alarm 19 Lock The Doors 23 Panic Alarm 24 Programming Additional Key Fobs 18 25 Programming Additional Transmitters 18 25 Remote Battery Replacement 25 Unlatch The Trunk 24 Unlock The Doors 22 Key In Reminder 15 Keyless Enter N Go 34 399 Keyless Enter N Go Enter The Trunk 24 Lock The Vehicle s Doors 2...

Page 628: ...s Fluid 101 Life of Tires 464 Light Bulbs 101 588 Lights 101 221 Airbag 67 72 99 325 Alarm 326 Anti Lock 325 Automatic Headlights 222 Brake Assist Warning 443 Brake Warning 326 Bulb Replacement 589 Daytime Running 224 Dimmer Switch Headlight 226 227 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 443 Exterior 101 Fog 225 320 Hazard Warning Flasher 510 Headlights 221 590 Headlights On Reminder 225 Headl...

Page 629: ... Security Alarm 326 Service 588 589 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 323 SmartBeams 223 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 322 469 Traction Control 443 Turn Signal 101 226 Vanity Mirror 114 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 320 Loading Vehicle 492 494 Capacities 494 Tires 451 Load Leveling System 313 Locks 30 Automatic Door 32 Auto Unlock 32 Child Protection 33 Door 30 Power Door 31 Low T...

Page 630: ...ectric Remote 113 Exterior Folding 112 Heated 114 Outside 111 Rearview 110 Vanity 114 Mode Fuel Saver 341 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 469 Mopar Parts 543 611 MTBE ETBE 481 Multi Function Control Lever 226 New Vehicle Break In Period 96 Occupant Restraints 45 66 70 Occupant Restraints Sedan 63 66 69 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 480 594 Odometer 321 Oil Change Ind...

Page 631: ... s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 111 Overdrive 421 Overdrive OFF Switch 421 Overheating Engine 329 510 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 612 Paint Care 569 Panic Alarm 24 Parking Brake 431 ParkSense System Rear 275 Passing Light 227 Passive Entry 34 Pedals Adjustable 240 Pets 96 Pets Transporting 96 Phone Pairing 157 Phone Uconnect 125 150 Placard Tire and Loading Information 451 Power Deck Lid...

Page 632: ...ure Cap 562 Radio Operation 379 Radio Remote Controls 377 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 234 Rear Axle Differential 569 Rear Camera 283 Rear Cupholder 306 Rear ParkSense System 275 Rear Seat Folding 213 Rear Window Defroster 312 Rear Window Features 312 Recorder Event Data 73 Recreational Towing 508 Reformulated Gasoline 481 Refrigerant 552 Reminder Lights On 225 Reminder Seat Belt 57 Remote Control ...

Page 633: ...ammable Features 371 Uconnect Settings 371 Remote Starting System 27 Remote Trunk Release 43 Replacement Bulbs 588 Replacement Keys 17 Replacement Parts 543 Replacement Tires 465 Reporting Safety Defects 611 Resetting Oil Change Indicator 321 340 Restraint Head 211 Restraints Child 74 Restraints Occupant 45 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 526 Rotation Tires 468 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 99 Safety Ch...

Page 634: ...ed 204 Height Adjustment 201 Memory 215 Power 201 Rear Folding 213 Seatback Release 213 Tilting 201 Security Alarm 18 Arm The System 19 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 594 SENTRY KEY FCC General Information 18 Key Programming 18 Sentry Key Immobilizer 16 Sentry Key Replacement 17 Service Assistance 607 Service Contract 609 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 323 Service Manuals 612 Shi...

Page 635: ...ol 242 246 Speedometer 324 Starting 27 398 Automatic Transmission 398 Cold Weather 401 Engine Fails to Start 401 Remote 27 Starting and Operating 398 Starting Procedures 398 Steering Column Controls 226 Column Lock 236 Power 429 Tilt Column 236 237 Wheel Heated 238 Wheel Tilt 236 237 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 377 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 377 Storage 588 Storage Vehicle 390 ...

Page 636: ... 451 Tire Markings 444 Tires 101 455 613 Aging Life of Tires 464 Air Pressure 455 Chains 466 Changing 513 Compact Spare 461 General Information 455 High Speed 458 Inflation Pressures 456 Jacking 513 516 Life of Tires 464 Load Capacity 451 452 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 469 Pressure Warning Light 322 Quality Grading 613 Radial 458 Replacement 465 Rotation 468 Safety 444 455 Sizes 446 Snow Tires 4...

Page 637: ... 504 Trailer Towing Guide 499 Trailer Weight 499 Transfer Case 568 Fluid 568 595 Maintenance 569 Transmission Automatic 403 405 414 566 Fluid 566 595 Maintenance 566 Shifting 403 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 25 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 22 25 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 22 Tread Wear Indicators 463 Trip Odometer 321 Trunk Lid Deck Lid 43 44 Trunk Rel...

Page 638: ...ntry Programming 34 352 368 Uconnect Settings 352 368 Uconnect Voice Command 187 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 613 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 375 Unleaded Gasoline 480 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 54 Vanity Mirrors 114 Vehicle Certification Label 492 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 452 492 494 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Security Alarm Security A...

Page 639: ...eel and Wheel Trim Care 572 Wind Buffeting 43 300 Window Fogging 390 Windows 39 Power 39 Reset Auto Up 41 Wind Buffeting 43 Windshield Defroster 99 Windshield Washers 232 233 Fluid 555 Windshield Wiper Blades 555 Windshield Wipers 232 Wiper Blade Replacement 555 Wipers Intermittent 232 Wipers Rain Sensitive 234 10 INDEX 637 ...

Page 640: ...ency signals Mobile two way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel The following must be observed during installation The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible The negativepowerconnectionshouldbemadetobodysheetmetal adjacent to the negative battery connection This connection should not ...

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