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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L . . . . . . . . . .605

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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .606

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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . .606

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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607

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REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609

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DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . .610

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Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .611

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Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613

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Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613

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Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614

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Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .616

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Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .617

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Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .620

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Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .620

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Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .622

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Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .628

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Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630

Summary of Contents for 2014 GRAND CARAVAN

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

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

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 657 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 665 10 INDEX 675 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 INTRODUCTION 4 䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 4 䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 6 䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 6 䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 7 1 ...

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

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

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

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

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Page 11: ...KEY 16 Replacement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 18 General Information 18 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 18 Rearming Of The System 18 To Arm The System 19 To Disarm The System 19 Tamper Alert 20 Security System Manual Override 20 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY 20 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 21 Using The RKE Transmitter 22 Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate 23 Remote Key Unlock On First Press 23 2 ...

Page 12: ...ters 28 Transmitter Battery Replacement 28 General Information 30 䡵 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 31 How To Use Remote Start 31 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 32 To Enter Remote Start Mode 33 To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start 33 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle 34 Cancel Remote Start 34 To Turn Off The Engine While In ...

Page 13: ...Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 66 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped 68 Energy Management Feature 69 Seat Belt Pretensioners 69 Supplemental Active Head Restraints AHR 70 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert 74 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 75 Seat Belt Extender 75 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags 76 Air Bag System Components 78 Advanced Front Air Bag Feat...

Page 14: ...hildren In Commercial Cargo Vehicles 118 Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles 118 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 119 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 119 Transporting Passengers 119 Exhaust Gas 120 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 121 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 123 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 15: ...s Ignition Node WIN The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similarly to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three with detents and one that is spring loaded The detent positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When released from the START position the switch automatically returns to the ON RUN position Wireless Ignition Node W...

Page 16: ...entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead The emergency key is also for locking the lower glove compartment You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking To remove the emergency key slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand NOTE You can insert the double sid...

Page 17: ...e or with access to an unlocked vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could ...

Page 18: ...rammed to the vehicle can be 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 turning the ignition switch to the ON RUN posi tion the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electron...

Page 19: ...ther vehicle CAUTION Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN Keep the PIN in a secure location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho rized dealer th...

Page 20: ...cle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau thorized operation When the alarm is activated the interior switches for door locks power sliding doors and power liftgate are disabled The Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audible and visible signals for the first three minutes the headlights will turn on the park lamps and or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light ...

Page 21: ...e Keyless Entry RKE transmitter 3 If any doors are open close them To Disarm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position Insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position NOTE The driver s door key c...

Page 22: ...d when the battery is reconnected the exterior lights will flash the horn will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Tamper Alert If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence the horn will sound three times and the exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the doors Check the vehicle for tampering Security System Manual Override The Vehicle Securit...

Page 23: ...to the far left detent position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate and activate the Panic Alarm optional power liftgate left power sliding door and right power sliding door from distances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held Key Fob with RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the s...

Page 24: ...o seven button RKE transmitters Using The RKE Transmitter Three button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN LOCK LOCK and PANIC functions Seven button RKE transmitters will provide functions that allow the same basic operation as the three button but may also be used to operate the power liftgate Key Fob With Three Button RKE Transmitter Key Fob With Three Button RKE Transmitter 22 THINGS TO KNO...

Page 25: ...rn on the Illuminated Entry system Remote Key Unlock On First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver s side or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter NOTE For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features...

Page 26: ...se steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm Remote Lock Doors And Liftgate Press and release the...

Page 27: ... the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob removed 5 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle S...

Page 28: ...e is being power closed the liftgate will reverse to the full open position The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the overhead console If equipped with a rear interior switch on the left rear pillar pushing this switch once will close the liftgate only The liftgate cannot be opened from this switch If the vehicle is locked and Vehicle Security ...

Page 29: ...s armed pressing the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve hicle Security Alarm Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock If Equipped This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit ter This feature can be turned on or turned off To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles ...

Page 30: ...OCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm Programming Additional Transmitters If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized dealer for details Transmitter Batt...

Page 31: ...the key out with your other hand 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key or a 2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the seal during removal Emergency Key Removal Inserting Key Into Transmitter Case Slot 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 ...

Page 32: ...e 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respo...

Page 33: ...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 the Key Fob may reduce this range How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the eng...

Page 34: ...h when inhaled Continued WARNING Continued Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote...

Page 35: ...during Remote Start mode For security power window and power sunroof op eration if equipped are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However the ignition switch must be turned to the ON RUN position To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a Re...

Page 36: ...sage Remote Start Active Key To Run will display in the EVIC until you insert and turn the key to ON RUN position Refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information Cancel Remote Start Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following occur The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm Any engine warning lights come on L...

Page 37: ... allowed a maximum of one failed start where the Remote Starting sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without start ing After either of these conditions or if the Vehicle Security Alarm system is alarming or if the PANIC button was pressed the vehicle must be reset Insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON RUN position DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks ...

Page 38: ...s rearward when you shut either side sliding door the door will lock Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door Manual Door Lock Sliding Door Lock 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 39: ...njured 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 If Equipped A power door lo...

Page 40: ...Removing the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to operate A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the ignition switch and a door is open as a reminder to remove the Key Fob If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding door is open the sliding door will lock Front Passenger Power Door Switches 1 Window Open Close 2 Power Door Locks 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR ...

Page 41: ...n shifted into the PARK position after the vehicle has been driven the shift lever has been shifted out of PARK and all doors closed The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not operate if there is any manual operation of the power door locks lock or unlock On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Ve hicle Information Center EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center E...

Page 42: ...driver s seat Power Windows You can control either the front or rear windows using switches located on the driver s door trim panel The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN or ACC position and during power acces sory delay Power Vent Window Switch Open Close Driver s Power Window Switches 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 43: ...F depending upon the accessory delay setting Opening a front door will cancel this feature Power Window Lockout Switch If Equipped The driver may lock out the rear power windows by depressing the bar switch just below the power window switches Power Window Lockout Switch 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 ...

Page 44: ...e passenger door window and a set of switches that lock and unlock all doors The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN or ACC position and during power acces sory delay Front Passenger Power Door Switches 1 Window Open Close 2 Power Door Locks 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 45: ... ignition switch has been turned to OFF Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature Auto Up Feature With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped The front driver and front passenger switches may be equipped with an Auto Up feature Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent release and the window will go up automatically To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto...

Page 46: ...ngers and all objects from the window path before closing Auto Up Reset If Equipped To reactivate the Auto Up feature perform the following steps after vehicle power is restored 1 Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed 2 Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the w...

Page 47: ... exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the rear windows are open and buffeting occurs open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sun roof opening to minimize the buffeting SLIDING SIDE DOO...

Page 48: ... on any incline To close the sliding door after the hold open latch is activated you must rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the exterior handle Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched anytime the vehicle is in motion NOTE The left side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to ...

Page 49: ... pillar trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console for the driver and passengers Pressing the switch once will open the power sliding door If the switch is pressed while the door is under a power cycle the door will reverse direction NOTE The power sliding side door must be unlocked before the power sliding door switches will operate...

Page 50: ...ded it meets sufficient resistance If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or close position it will fully open when a power sliding door switch is pressed To close the door wait until it is fully open and then press the switch again If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc tions within the same cycle the system will automati cally stop the power sliding door motor will...

Page 51: ...N 4 A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming You can turn the feature back on by repeating the previous procedure Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the second row sliding door switches and handles may be overridden by pressing the OFF side of the Master Lock Out Swit...

Page 52: ...an be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock 1 Open the sliding side door 2 Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward toward the vehicle to engage the Child Protection Door Lock Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Master Switch 1 Left Sliding Door 3 Right Sliding Door 2 Liftgate 4 ...

Page 53: ...nsmitter the switches on the overhead console or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door The power sliding side door will operate from the switches located on the B pillar trim panel just in front of the power sliding door regardless of the Child Protection Door Lock lever position To avoid unin tentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seat...

Page 54: ...epeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door if equipped NOTE After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position The power sliding side door switches will not open the power sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph 0 km h The power sliding door will operate from the outside do...

Page 55: ...nsmitter button or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors To open the liftgate press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion Liftgate Handle Location 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 ...

Page 56: ...s to open the power liftgate When the liftgate is fully open pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the button located on the overhead console Overhead Console Master Power Switch 1 Left Sliding Door 3 Right Sliding Door 2 Liftgate 4 Master Lock 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 57: ... During power operation personal injury or cargo damage may occur Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away NOTE If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position provided it meets sufficient resistance There are also pinch sensors attached to...

Page 58: ...62 C Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate buttons If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured ...

Page 59: ...eel Knee bolsters blockers for front seat occupants Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event The front passenger seat includes an Automatic Lock ing Retractor ALR which locks 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...

Page 60: ...the vehicle seat belt properly see section on Child Restraints should be secured in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buck led up in the passenger seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 2 to 12 years old not in a rear fa...

Page 61: ...ven though you have air bags Continued WARNING Continued Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB also need room to inflate Do not lean against the d...

Page 62: ...of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap shoulder belts The belt webbing in the retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal ...

Page 63: ...ke 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 Continued WARNING Continued Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in a collision hurting one another badly Neve...

Page 64: ...hicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause inter nal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a colli sion A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not we...

Page 65: ...at 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 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces th...

Page 66: ...ted belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immedi ately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retrac tor will withdraw any slack in the belt Removing Slack From Belt 64 TH...

Page 67: ...ner slightly behind the third row seat Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a click Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck When the belt is long enough to fit insert the large latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click The retractor should withdraw any slack in the ...

Page 68: ...ve it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor ALR or a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraint s...

Page 69: ... Second Row SnG Seating ALR N A ALR Third Row ALR Cinch 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 activated you will hear a ratcheting sound as the belt r...

Page 70: ...ing position that has a belt with this feature Children 12 years old and under should always be properly re strained in a vehicle with a rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder 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 Thi...

Page 71: ...gned to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Pretens...

Page 72: ...Active Head Restraints AHR to deploy If a rear impact requires deployment both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed When AHRs deploy during a rear impact the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front pas...

Page 73: ...Features Of Your Vehicle Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision you must reset the head restraint on the driver s and front passenger seat You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward as shown in step three of the resetting procedure Active Head Restraint AHR Components 1 Head R...

Page 74: ...he top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position 3 Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism Hand Positioning Points On AHR 1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 75: ...AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism AHR In Reset Position 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 ...

Page 76: ... and sounding an intermittent chime Once the sequence starts it will continue for the entire duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened After the sequence completes the Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are fastened The driver should instruct all other occu pants to fasten their seat belts If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at ...

Page 77: ... the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used on...

Page 78: ... Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers In addition the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags 3 Supplemental Driver Side Kne...

Page 79: ...r 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 may be equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is...

Page 80: ...rs Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors The first stage inflator is tri...

Page 81: ...e covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupan...

Page 82: ...e accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags the performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury SAB air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system Occupants including children who are up against or very close to SAB air bags can be seriously injured or killed Occupants especially children should not ...

Page 83: ...ags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed The system includes side impact sensors that are cali brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that require air bag occupant protectio...

Page 84: ...n Do not allow occupants to extend any part of their body outside of the window SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system Occupants including children who are up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be seriously injured or killed Occupants especially chil dren should not lean on or sleep against the door side windows or area where the SAB or SABIC air ...

Page 85: ... Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if deployment of the front and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags SABIC air bags SABs Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and front...

Page 86: ...nitial deceleration The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli sions and also ...

Page 87: ...affect the air bag system The diagnos tics also record the nature of the malfunction WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the air bags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized dealer ...

Page 88: ...ts a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag The trim cover separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the full size The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB Inflator Units Th...

Page 89: ...nds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates This especially applies to children The side curtain air bag is only about 3 1 2 in 9 cm thick when it is inflated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time vehicle s...

Page 90: ... not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might g...

Page 91: ...front seat belt retrac tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im mediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Con troller ORC system serviced as well Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring inclu...

Page 92: ...ct your authorized dealer Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the...

Page 93: ...ke situations such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems per formed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether...

Page 94: ...veryone 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 if available According to crash statistics children a...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...rown 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 97: ... or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible chil...

Page 98: ... vehicle s seat belts fit properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collis...

Page 99: ...he seat when their back is against the seatback should use the seat belt in a rear seat Use this simple 5 step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle s seat belt alone 1 Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat 2 Do the child s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat while they are still sitting all the way back 3 Does the shoulder bel...

Page 100: ...n If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle or use a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child correctly WARNING Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back In a crash the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly which may result in serious injury or death A child must always wear both the l...

Page 101: ...r 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 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 ...

Page 102: ...ated 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 i...

Page 103: ... Second Row Captains Chairs Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Second Row Bench Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 ...

Page 104: ...e the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs 29 5 kg Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Can a child seat be installed in the cent...

Page 105: ...xt to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passen ger seat Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact See your child re straint owner s manual for more information Can the head restraints be re moved Yes Second row outboard positi...

Page 106: ...ion where it meets the seatback They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion LATCH Anchorages Second Row Anchorages Shown 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 107: ... be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage Forward facing child restraints and some LATCH Anchorages Third Row 60 40 Anchorages Shown LATCH Anchorages Third Row 60 40 Anchorage Shown 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 ...

Page 108: ...Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Center Seat LATCH If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position do not use that outboard position If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt do not install a child seat in that outboard position WARNING Never use the...

Page 109: ...nd or raise the head restraint to get a better fit If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle you may wish to move it to its rear most position to make room for the child seat You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat 4 Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat ing position 5 ...

Page 110: ...res with the child restraint installation instead of buckling it behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it Do not lock the seatbelt Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with them WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of ...

Page 111: ... retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to the Automatic Locking Mode description un der Occupant Restraints Lap Shoulder Belt Systems for ...

Page 112: ...Second Row Bench 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 113: ...raint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is allowed if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be removed Yes Second row outboard positions only third row all positions Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint Yes In position...

Page 114: ...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 Locking mode 6 Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor If it is locked you should not b...

Page 115: ...sition to make room for the child seat You may also move the front seat forward to allow more room for the car seat 2 Next pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path 3 Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 Finally pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the ...

Page 116: ...from the child restraint Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to complete the installation of the child restraint If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the buckle disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around one half turn and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still cannot make the child restraint installation tight try a different seating position Inst...

Page 117: ...possible route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts If not possible lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint 3 Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting Second Row Anchorage Shown 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR ...

Page 118: ...pped with a split rear seat make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses ...

Page 119: ...ed on its age size and weight WARNING Rearward facing infant restraints must never be se cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger Air Bag In a collision a passenger Air Bag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rearward facing infant restraints This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger se...

Page 120: ...estraint tether anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat 2 Route the tether strap under the head rest NOTE Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the headrest supports underneath the head rest 3 Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether strap attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat 4...

Page 121: ... the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Ve hicle CAUTION Never use Non Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result NOTE A...

Page 122: ...a seat and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area If...

Page 123: ...st fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the seat belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front ...

Page 124: ...at they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways WARNING Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per sonal injury Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle ...

Page 125: ...factory Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall Inspect ...

Page 126: ...r Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel power steering fluid if equipped or brake fluid leaks are suspected the cause should be located and corrected immediately 124 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 127: ...If Equipped 134 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature 134 Power Mirrors If Equipped 135 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 136 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse Available With Memory Seat Only If Equipped 136 Power Folding Mirrors If Equipped 136 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 138 䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING BSM IF EQUIPPED 138 Rear Cross Path 144 Modes Of Operation 146 General Information 147 䡵 Uconnect PHONE IF EQU...

Page 128: ...ats If Equipped 185 Power Lumbar If Equipped 188 Heated Seats If Equipped 189 Manual Front Second Row Seat Adjuster 192 Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped 194 Head Restraints 194 Stow n Go Seating If Equipped 199 Quad Seats If Equipped 205 Second Row Bench Seat If Equipped 209 Third Row Power Recline If Equipped 210 Third Row Power Folding Seat If Equipped 211 Manually Folding Third Row Seats If E...

Page 129: ...dlights If Equipped 225 Headlights On With Wipers If Equipped 225 Headlight Delay If Equipped 226 Lights On Reminder 227 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 227 Front Fog Lights If Equipped 227 Dimmer Controls 228 Multifunction Lever 230 Turn Signals 230 Lane Change Assist 231 High Low Beam Switch 231 Flash To Pass 231 Battery Protection 231 䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS 232 Intermittent Wiper Sys...

Page 130: ...eactivate 242 To Resume Speed 242 To Vary The Speed Setting 242 To Accelerate For Passing 243 䡵 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED 244 ParkSense Sensors 245 ParkSense Warning Display 245 ParkSense Display 246 Enabling Disabling ParkSense 250 Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System 250 Cleaning The ParkSense System 251 ParkSense System Usage Precautions 251 䡵 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ...

Page 131: ...amming A Non Rolling Code 265 Canadian Gate Operator Programming 266 Using HomeLink 267 Security 267 Troubleshooting Tips 268 General Information 269 䡵 POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 270 Opening Sunroof Express 271 Opening Sunroof Manual Mode 271 Closing Sunroof Express 271 Closing Sunroof Manual Mode 271 Pinch Protect Feature 271 Venting Sunroof Express 272 Sunshade Operation 272 Wind Buffeting 272 Su...

Page 132: ...love Compartments 283 Door Trim Panel Storage 284 Driver Seatback Storage If Equipped 284 Umbrella Holder 285 Second Row Seat Storage Bins If Equipped 286 Storage Bin Safety Warning 287 Coat Hooks 289 Cargo Area Storage 289 䡵 CONSOLE FEATURES 290 Basic Console 290 Premium Console If Equipped 291 Super Console If Equipped 295 䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES 297 Rechargeable Flashlight 297 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATU...

Page 133: ...䡵 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 299 䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED 299 Deploying The Crossbars 300 䡵 SUN SCREENS IF EQUIPPED 305 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ...

Page 134: ...the mirror to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Manual Rearview Mirror 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 135: ...l illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate NOTE This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Automatic Dimming Mirror 3 UNDERST...

Page 136: ... judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex mirror Driver s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped The driver s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will auto matically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All o...

Page 137: ... light in the selected button will illuminate indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted Using the mirror control switch press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move Left and Right side power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understand ing The Features Of Your V...

Page 138: ...urn to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position NOTE The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not enabled when delivered from the factory The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Info...

Page 139: ...the power folding mirrors if the following occurs The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding The mirrors are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors come out of the unfolded position The mirrors shake and vibrate at normal driving speeds To reset the power folding mirrors Fold and unfold them by pressing the button This may require multiple button pushes This resets them to their...

Page 140: ...cally Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights BLIND SPOT MONITORING BSM IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring BSM system uses two radar based sensors located inside the rear bumper fascia to detect highway licensable vehicles automobiles trucks motorcycles etc that enter the blind spot zones from the rear front side of the vehicle Illuminated Mirror 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEH...

Page 141: ...M system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode when the vehicle is in PARK Manual Transmission Vehicles The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any gear and enters stand by mode when the Park Brake is engaged the vehicle is not in REVERSE and the vehicle is stationary Rear Detection Zones 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHIC...

Page 142: ...approaching vehicles that are outside the de tection zones The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer Therefore visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change If the trailer or other object i e bicycle sports equipment extends beyond the side of your vehicle this may result in the BSM warning light rem...

Page 143: ... Operation for further information The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points side rear front while driving to see if an alert is necessary The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle Entering From The Rear Vehicles that come up from behind ...

Page 144: ...he vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1 5 seconds the warning light will be illuminated If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph 16 km h the warning light will not illuminate Rear Monitoring Overtaking Approaching 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 145: ...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 143 ...

Page 146: ...rn signal before changing lanes Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path RCP feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed The RCP system will then have a clear view of...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...never an audible alert is requested the radio volume is reduced Blind Spot Alert Lights Chime When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights Chime mode the BSM system will provide a 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 When...

Page 149: ... 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 authorization to use this equipment Uconnect PHONE IF EQU...

Page 150: ...ology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to con nect to each other without wires or a docking station so Uconnect Phone works no matter where you stow your mobile phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s Uconnect Phone The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system O...

Page 151: ... supported phones Refer to your mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for details 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 The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the Uconnect Phone ...

Page 152: ...New Entry 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 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 following the beep The Uconnect Phone will play some of the options ...

Page 153: ...ou can enter any four digit PIN You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process For identification purposes you will be prompted to give the Uconnect Phone a name for your mobile phone Each mobile phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a priority level between one and seven with one being the highest priori...

Page 154: ...ng A Name Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Call The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say John Doe where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the Uconnect phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how...

Page 155: ...Phone for example after you start the vehicle A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect Phone Depending on the maximum 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 o...

Page 156: ...e phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The Uconnect Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phone...

Page 157: ...er phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the Phonebook Edit Entry feature Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following b...

Page 158: ...n After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Erase All The Uconnect Phone will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited List All Names In The Uconnect Phoneboo...

Page 159: ...ervice provider for the features that you have Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call No Call Currently In Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone the Uconnect Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys tem if on and will ask if you would like to answer the call Press the button to accept the call To reject the call press and hold the button until you hear a single beep indicating that th...

Page 160: ...e two calls refer to Conference Call in this section Place Retrieve A Call From Hold To put a call on hold press the button until you hear a single beep This indicates that the call is on hold To bring the call back from hold press and hold the button until you hear a single beep Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press the button until you hear a single...

Page 161: ...call on hold may not become active automati cally This is cell phone dependent To bring the call back from hold press and hold the button until you hear a single beep Redial Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Redial The Uconnect Phone will call the last number that was dialed from your mobile phone NOTE This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconne...

Page 162: ...ct Phone is using Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol or Francais Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the language selection After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE After every Uconnect Phone language change operation only th...

Page 163: ... the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number dialed may not be applicable with the available mobile service and area If supported this number may be programmable on some systems To do this press the button and say Setup followed by Emergency The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone ...

Page 164: ...nect Phone Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to Working with Automated Systems Working With Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system You can use your Uconnect Phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service such as a paging s...

Page 165: ...ebook entry you wish to send The Uconnect Phone will then send the corre sponding phone number associated with the phone book entry as tones over the phone NOTE You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone network configurations This is normal Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature Barge In Overriding P...

Page 166: ... for network signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect Phone while dialing via the mobile phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth mobile phone the audio will be played through your vehic...

Page 167: ...e call To transfer an ongoing call from your Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa press the button and say Transfer Call Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone Your mobile phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time If you would like to connect or...

Page 168: ...in After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Select Phone and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the Uconnect Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near a...

Page 169: ...lowing proce dures From outside the Uconnect Phone mode e g from radio mode Press and hold the button for five seconds until the session begins or Press the button and say the Voice Training System Training or Start Voice Training com mand You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone For best resul...

Page 170: ...rror Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet meters away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a Voice Command period Performance is maximized under Low to medium blower setting Low to medium vehicle speed Low road noise Smooth road surface Fully closed windows Dry weather condition NO...

Page 171: ...zero not eight hundred You can say O letter O for 0 zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported In a 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 s...

Page 172: ...ect Phone an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message If you wish to hear the new message Press the button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say SMS Read or Read Messages Uconnect Phone will play the new text message for you After reading a message you can Reply or Forward the message using Uconnect Phone Send Messages You can send messages using Uconnec...

Page 173: ... to List of Preset Messages 1 Yes 2 No 3 Where are you 4 I need more direction 5 L O L 6 Why 7 I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there yet 15 Where are we meeting 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet 19 Send number to call 20 Start without me 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 ...

Page 174: ... change it Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait at lea...

Page 175: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ...

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Page 178: ...our five six seven eight nine star plus pound add location Voice Commands Primary Alternate s all call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 179: ...phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book Voice Commands Primary Alternate s previous record again redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial voice training work yes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 ...

Page 180: ...nterference that may cause undesired op eration VOICE COMMAND IF EQUIPPED Voice Command System Operation The Uconnect Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio disk player USB mass storage class device iPod family of devices Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normal...

Page 181: ...tions If you would like to interrupt the system while it lists options press the Voice Command button listen for the beep and say your command Pressing the Voice Command button while the system is speaking is known as barging in The system will be interrupted and after the beep you can add or change commands This will become helpful once you start to learn the options NOTE At any time you can say ...

Page 182: ...ailable at all times Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active Changing The Volume 1 Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button 2 Say a command e g 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 volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system Mai...

Page 183: ...ng commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Radio FM To switch to the FM band say FM or Radio FM In this mode you may say the following commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Statio...

Page 184: ...to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc Mode To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say the following commands Track to change the track Next Track to play the next track Previous Track to play the previous track Main Menu to switch to the main menu USB Mode To switch to USB mode say USB In this mode you may say the following commands Next Track to p...

Page 185: ...ew memo During the recording you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording You proceed by say ing one of the following commands Save to save the memo Continue to continue recording Delete to delete the recording Play Memos to play previously recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Com mand button to stop playing memos You pro ceed by saying one of the following comman...

Page 186: ...e to press the Voice Command button first and wait for the beep before speaking the Barge In commands Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect Voice Voice Training feature may be used 1 Press the Voice Command button say System Setup and once you are in that menu then say Voice Training This will train your own voice...

Page 187: ...n people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Power Seats If Eq...

Page 188: ...e seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Driver Power Seat Switch 1 Seat Switch 2 Seatback Switch 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 189: ...ll 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 has been reached Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of the seat switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch R...

Page 190: ...on you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path Power Lumbar If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may also be equipp...

Page 191: ... 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 against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface te...

Page 192: ... to operate the seats independently The controls for each heater are located on the switch bank below the climate controls You can choose from HIGH LOW or OFF heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH one for LOW and none for OFF Press the switch once to select HIGH level heating Press the switch a second tim...

Page 193: ...operation At that time the display will change from HIGH to LOW indicating the change The LOW level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes Rear Heated Seats On some models the second row seats are equipped with heaters There are two heated seat switches that allow the second row passengers to operate the seats indepen dently The heated seat switches are located on the s...

Page 194: ...selected the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of operation Then the heat output will drop to the normal HIGH level If the HIGH level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to LOW level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the display will change from HIGH to LOW indicating the change The LOW level setting will turn ...

Page 195: ...seat adjusters have latched WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Manual Seat Adjuster 3 UNDERSTANDING TH...

Page 196: ...rward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact Hea...

Page 197: ... restraint will be split in two halves with the front half being soft foam and trim the back half being decorative plastic When AHRs deploy during a rear impact the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in cert...

Page 198: ...ead restraint closer to the back of your head pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head Push Button Active Head Restraint Normal Position 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 199: ...s Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint such as coats seat covers or portable DVD players These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death Continued Active Head Res...

Page 200: ...ollow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed Head Restraints Second Row Quad Seats 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 Head Restraints Second Row Bench If your vehicle is equipped with a second row b...

Page 201: ...the floor for convenient storage Second Row Stow n Go On vehicles equipped with Stow n Go seats the seats will fold and tumble in one motion 1 Move the front seat fully forward 2 Recline the front seatback fully forward 3 Raise the armrests on the second row seat NOTE Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the armrests are raised 4 Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the LOCK position...

Page 202: ...e seat The non adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold automatically during the seat tumble No additional actuation is necessary Seatback Recliner Lever Seat Tumble And Head Restraint Fold Lever Non Adjustable Head Restraint 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 203: ...The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage 6 Push the seat into the storage bin Automatic Folding Seatback Tumbled Second Row Seat 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 ...

Page 204: ...e to the cover WARNING In a collision serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down Seat In Storage Bin 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 205: ...operly latched to their floor attachments Always be sure the seats are fully latched Continued WARNING Continued Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision Always make sure the head restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied Stow n Go Seat Folded And Latched Position To tumble or stow the s...

Page 206: ...ead restraint to the upright position 3 Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat to fold head rest and seatback and tumble seat forward Raising The Seatback Raising The Head Restraint 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 207: ... position for easy entry into the third row WARNING In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched Quad Seats If Equipped Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward The manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat cushion at the front edge of each seat Seatback Recliner Lever Seat Tumble And Head Restraint Fold Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURE...

Page 208: ...ch could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Manual Recline To recline lean forward slightly lift the lever then push back to the desired position and release the lever Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its ...

Page 209: ... collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Fold Flat To fold the seat lift the recliner lever to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion Recline Lever Fold Flat Quad Seat 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 ...

Page 210: ... and lift the seat forward For passengers seated in the third row there is a pull strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the bottom of the seat back Third row passengers can pull on the strap and push the Quad seat forward for folding the seatback and accessing the easy entry lever Easy Entry Lever Pull Strap For Third Row Passengers 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 211: ...Second Row Bench Seat If Equipped While the bench seat does not stow in the floor it is removable for added cargo space Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies near the floor To remove the seat squeeze each release handle and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels A lock Cross Beam For Seat Removal Second Row Bench Seat 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 ...

Page 212: ...ndicator button returns into the handle WARNING If not properly latched the bench seats could become loose Personal injuries could result After reinstall ing these seats be sure the red indicator button on the release handles return into the handles Third Row Power Recline If Equipped The power recline feature located on the side of the seat cushion adjusts the seatback angle forward rearward for ...

Page 213: ...f a switch bank NOTE Lower the head restraint by pulling on the release strap marked 1 located on the outboard side of the head restraint The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK Third Row Power Seat Switch Head Restraint Release Strap 1 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ...

Page 214: ...olded individually or together The third row power folding seat adjusts to the following positions using the switch bank located on the left rear trim panel One Touch Folding Seat Third Row Rear Panel Power Switch Bank 1 Open To Normal 3 Tailgate Fold Flat 2 Stow 4 Right Left Seats Both Seats 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 215: ...for safe operation When the system detects an obstacle the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short distance to move the seat away from the obstacle Should this occur remove the obstacle and press the button again for the desired position Manually Folding Third Row Seats If Equipped 1 Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the hea...

Page 216: ...3 Pull release strap marked 2 located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback Head Restraint Release Strap 1 Release Strap 2 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 217: ... release strap marked 3 to release the anchors 5 Pull release strap marked 4 and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin Release Strap 3 Release Strap 4 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ...

Page 218: ...restraint to its upright position WARNING In a collision you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments Always be sure the seats are fully latched Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision Always make sure the head restraints are in their upright positions whe...

Page 219: ...ainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver s door panel can be programmed to recall the driver s seat outside mirrors adjustable brake and accelerator pedals and radio station preset settin...

Page 220: ...position Do not start the engine 2 Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer ences i e driver s seat outside mirrors adjustable pedals and radio station presets 3 Press and release the S Set button on the memory switch 4 Within five seconds press and release either of the memory buttons 1 or 2 The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display which memory position has been set...

Page 221: ... button on the RKE transmitter NOTE Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the RKE Linked To Memory feature through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To program your RKE transmitters perform the follow ing 1 Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF positio...

Page 222: ... when the vehicle is not in PARK a message will be displayed in the EVIC To recall the memory settings for driver one press MEMORY button 1 on the driver s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1 To recall the memory setting for driver two press MEMORY button 2 on the driver s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to Memory Position 2 A recall...

Page 223: ...he key into the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK position When you remove the key from the ignition switch the driver seat will move to a position 0 3 in 7 7 mm forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is between 0 9 2 7 in 22 7 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it ou...

Page 224: ...ate deactivate this feature for you For details refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel below the steering column Hood Release Lever 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 225: ...center of the hood opening Locate then push the safety catch downward while raising the hood at the same time Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position Safety Lever Location Hood Prop Rod 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 ...

Page 226: ... is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel The switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instrument panel lig...

Page 227: ...he AUTO on the headlight switch When the system is on the Headlight Time Delay feature is also on This means your headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF To turn the Automatic System off turn the headlight switch clockwise to the O OFF position NOTE The engine must be running before the head lights will come on in the Automatic mode Headlights On With Wi...

Page 228: ... seconds The 90 second delay inter val begins when headlight switch is turned off If the headlights or parking lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is turned ON the delay will be cancelled When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 30 60 or 90 seconds or not remain on To change the timer setting see your autho rized dealer The headlight delay ti...

Page 229: ...FF The lights illuminate at less than 50 of normal intensity If the parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights DRL will turn off Also if a turn signal is activated the DRL lamp on the same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of the turn signal activation Once the turn signal is no longer active the DRL lamp will illuminate Front Fog Lights If Equipped To activate the front ...

Page 230: ...main on when the dimmer control is in this position Interior lights are also turned on when a door or liftgate is opened the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is activated or when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top The interior lights will automatically turn off in approxi mately 10 minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds every activation thereafter until the engine is start...

Page 231: ...feature brightens the odometer radio and overhead displays when the parking lights or headlights are on Halo Lights If Equipped Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that help to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in locating specific features while driving at night The Halo control switch is located to the right of the dimmer switch To activate the Halo lights rotate the ...

Page 232: ...unction 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 NOTE If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective Multifunction...

Page 233: ...cle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released Battery Protection This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing down the battery if the headlights parking lights or front fog lights are left on for extended periods of time when the ignition switch is in the L...

Page 234: ...ff position If the windshield wiper switch is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position damage to the wiper motor may occur WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before and during wi...

Page 235: ... upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high speed wiper opera tion Windshield Washers To use the Washer push on the end of the lever to the second detent and hold while spray is desired If the lever is pushed while on the intermittent setting the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is released and then resume the intermittent inter val p...

Page 236: ...e five intermittent wiper sensitivity settings to activate this feature The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the multifunction lever Wiper sensitivity position 3 has been calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity If the opera tor desires more wiping sensitivity they may select sensitivity positions 4 or 5 If the operator desires less wiping sensitivity they may select sensitivity ...

Page 237: ...ehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside temperature rises above freezing Neutral Wipe Inhibit The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the ignition is ON and the transmis sion shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph 8 km h unless the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL p...

Page 238: ...e steering wheel upward or downward as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position push the lever upward until fully engaged WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the drive...

Page 239: ... control button is located on the center of the instrument panel below the climate controls Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn the heating element On Press the heated steering wheel button a second time to turn the heating element Off NOTE The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote...

Page 240: ...gainst 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 comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position This feature allows the brake accelerator and clutch pedals if equipped to move toward or away from the driver ...

Page 241: ... 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 to find the best possible seat pedal position For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat you can use your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmit...

Page 242: ... 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 over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel Electronic Speed Control Buttons 1...

Page 243: ...Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control...

Page 244: ...e RES button The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U S mph or Metric km h U S Speed mph Pressing the RES button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be establ...

Page 245: ...sed then the new set speed will be established Metric Speed km h Pressing the SET button once will result in a 2 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 2 km h If the button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerat...

Page 246: ...e Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up e g during a parking maneuver Refer to ParkSense Sys tem Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and recommendations ParkSense will retain the last system state enabled or disabled from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the...

Page 247: ...tion depending on the location type and orienta tion of the obstacle ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer Programmable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your...

Page 248: ...and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia bumper and the detected obstacle ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status ParkSense Warning Display Park Assist System ON 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 249: ...arcs and will produce a one half second tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow to fast to continuous Park Assist System OFF Slow Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 ...

Page 250: ...The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone Fast Tone Continuous Tone 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 251: ...5 in 100 65 cm 25 12 in 65 30 cm Less than 12 in 30 cm Audible Alert Chime None Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Fast Continuous Arcs None 3 Solid Continuous 3 Slow Flashing 2 Slow Flashing 1 Slow Flashing Radio Volume Reduced No Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE ParkSense will reduce the radio volume if on when the system is sounding an audio tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 ...

Page 252: ...age for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System During vehicle start up when the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System has detected a faulted condition the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime once per ignition cycle and it will display the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your I...

Page 253: ...arge trucks and other vibrations could affect the performance of ParkSense When you turn ParkSense OFF the instrument clus ter will display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF Fur thermore 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 SYS...

Page 254: ... fascia bumper Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem causing the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message to be displayed in the EVIC CAUTION ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small obstacles Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all Obstacles located above or below the se...

Page 255: ...NG Continued Before using ParkSense it is strongly recom mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone Also the sensors ...

Page 256: ...elay feature and it is turned On the rear camera image will be displayed for up to 10 seconds when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed ex ceeds 8 mph 13 km h the transmission is shifted into PARK or the vehicles ignition is cycled to the OFF position NOTE The programmable features of the Parkview Rear Backup Camera can be selected through the touch screen Refer t...

Page 257: ...ponsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay attention while backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death CAUTION To avoid vehicle damage ParkView should only be used as a parking aid The ParkView camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able...

Page 258: ...m front over head console model features a LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders two swiv eling LED lights flip down sunglass storage conversa tion mirror optional power sliding door switches and an optional power liftgate switch NOTE Premium sunroof console models include all of above except sunglass storage Courtesy Interior Lighting At the forward end of the console...

Page 259: ...is identified with four directional arrows LED lamps only The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also illuminated from a light in the overhead console pre mium console only This light is turned on when the headlight switch is on and will adjust in brightness when the dimmer control is rotated up or down Sunglass Storage Non Sunroof Only At the front of the overhead console a compartmen...

Page 260: ...way and releasing positioned for conversation mirror use NOTE From the conversation mirror position the door can only be closed To return to the full open position the door must first be closed and then opened by pressing the latch again to release Full Open Position Conversation Mirror Position 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 261: ...s Press in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the vehicle Press the lens a second time to turn each light off You may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the outside ring which is identified with four directional arrows Rear Overhead Consoles If Equipped The rear overhead storage system is available in two versions with or without sunroof An additional LED at the front ...

Page 262: ...tures Of Your Vehicle for further information GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motor ized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery Overhead Compartment Features 1 DVD 5 Storage 2 Rear HVAC 6 DVD 3 Interior Lights 7 Interior Lights 4 Storag...

Page 263: ...ate the three differ ent HomeLink channels The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button NOTE HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink Buttons Overhead Consoles HomeLink Buttons Sunvisor Headliner 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 ...

Page 264: ...l 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 problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or assistance Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers th...

Page 265: ...tton 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 signal from the hand held transmitter Re lease both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Bu...

Page 266: ...seconds each time If the garage door opener device activates programming is complete NOTE If the garage door opener device does not acti vate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button To reprogram a channel that has b...

Page 267: ... from the hand held transmitter Re lease both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid 5 Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly program ming is complete and the garage door device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for...

Page 268: ...he device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor 1 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release cycle your hand held ...

Page 269: ...red HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Canadian Gate Operator Programming step 2 and follow all remaining steps Using HomeLink To operate press and release the programmed HomeLink button Activation will now occur for the programmed device i e garage door opener gate opera tor security syst...

Page 270: ... the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or assistance WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death WARNING Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal trans ceiver Do not program the transceiver if people pe...

Page 271: ... cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde sired operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certifi...

Page 272: ...un roof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passen gers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow your f...

Page 273: ...ithin one half second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the s...

Page 274: ... sunroof opens NOTE The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting...

Page 275: ... the LOCK position Opening either front door will cancel this feature ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS IF EQUIPPED Two 12 Volt 13 Amp power outlets are located on the lower instrument panel below the open storage bin The driver side power outlet is controlled by the ignition switch and the passenger side power outlet is connected directly to the battery The driver side power outlet will also operate a con...

Page 276: ...vered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty One outlet in the removable floor console if equipped shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument panel and is also connected to the battery Do not exceed a maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps shared between the lower panel outlet and the removable floor console outlet On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power outlets are located unde...

Page 277: ...60 Watts 13 Amps for each of these outlets The power outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating the power source The power outlet located on the lower instrument panel is powered directly from the battery Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the engine from starting Super Console Outlets 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 278: ...se and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure Power Outlet Fuses 1 M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Seat Opt or with Console Rear 2 M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel or with Console Front 3 M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Instrument Panel or with Console Center 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 279: ...gh power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle s battery Continued CAUTION Continued Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or acces sory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power ou...

Page 280: ...er tools The power inverter is designed with built in overload protection If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded the power inverter will automatically shut down Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts the power inverter may have to be reset manually To reset the inverter manually p...

Page 281: ...e liner from the cupholder drawer or tray starting at one edge for easy removal Refer to Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Instrument Panel Cupholders The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull out drawer just above the lower storage bin Pull the drawer out firmly until it stops and place the container to be held in either one o...

Page 282: ...ped with the Super Console there are two cupholders located in the center of the console For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the pull out drawer located in the back of the Super Console Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the cupholders Super Console Cupholders Rear Cupholders 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 283: ...s molded into each front interior door trim panels and one bottle holder is molded into each side sliding interior door trim panel Each holder accommo dates up to a 20 oz 6 L plastic bottle WARNING If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder they can spill when the door is closed burn ing the occupants Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury Premium Console Cupholders 3 U...

Page 284: ... inserted into one of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel To install the ash receiver align the receiver so the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward Press the ash receiver into either of the cup wells to secure Pull upward on the ash receiver to remove for cleaning and or storage The left rear trim panel cupholder is designed to accom modate a second ash receiver if desired...

Page 285: ...Compartment To open the upper compartment press in on the button located on the left side of the upper door The door will automatically open To close the compartment door push downward on the door s surface to latch the door closed Upper And Lower Glove Compartments Upper Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 ...

Page 286: ... part of the compartment handle Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage Driver Seatback Storage If Equipped The driver s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all models and an optional secondary mesh pocket Lower Compartment 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 287: ...brella holder has been conveniently molded into the left front door entry scuff molding Driver s Seatback Storage 1 Bag Holder 2 Standard Pocket 3 Mesh Pocket Umbrella Holder 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 ...

Page 288: ...is in the upright position Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the Lock position to allow greater access to the storage bin CAUTION NOTE The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks which have minimal clearance to the cover Storage Bin 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 289: ...s when your vehicle is unattended Do not allow children to have access to the second row seat storage bins Once in the storage bin young children may not be able to escape If trapped in the storage bin children can die from suffocation or heat stroke In a collision serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin cove...

Page 290: ...measure the Seat Storage Bin Cover has an Emergency Release Lever built into the latching mecha nism NOTE In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pushing on the glow in the dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mecha nism Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O...

Page 291: ...The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement Load To This Line This line indicates how far rearward cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate closing NOTE With all rear seats stowed or removed 4 x 8 foot sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor with the liftgate closed The front seats must be moved slightly forward of the rearmost position Rear Cargo Ar...

Page 292: ...cups or 20 oz 6 L plastic bottles Cupholders are dishwasher safe for cleaning The cupholders are removable to access a large storage bin The basic console is removable from the vehicle for additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at the console base To Remove The Basic Floor Console 1 Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip 2 Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to cl...

Page 293: ... sliding storage bin sliding upper tray with storage and large console storage bin offers multiple configurations Four cupholders with dishwasher safe liners for clean ing The cupholders can accept plastic bottles large cups or mugs with handles Top tray storage Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs or other items Large console center storage will store headphones for the availabl...

Page 294: ...ece cup holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for cleaning The cupholders will also accommodate large size cups and 20 oz 6 L bottles Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders and a convenient storage tray Console Position 1 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 295: ...n of the console in a rearward position This is accomplished by lifting the upper most latch at the front of the console This provides easy access to the storage area below and provides two of the four cupholders for the second row passengers Console Position 2 Console Position 3 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 ...

Page 296: ...bottom release handle in the front of the console 2 Lift the rear of the console up several inches centimeters 3 Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove console To Reinstall The Premium Floor Console 1 Position the console at a slight angle rear slightly higher than the front 2 Slide the console forward into the floor bracket 3 Rotate the rear of the console down until it is resting on th...

Page 297: ...uper Console If Equipped The Super Console contains multiple storage areas front lower pass through top forward bin top rearward bin and rear pull out drawer The super console contains a pass through storage area accessible for both the driver and front passenger The super console tambour doors are opened by pushing down on the finger tabs and sliding the door The front tambour door slides forward...

Page 298: ... Lights in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Located in the back of the super console is a storage drawer and cupholders for the rear passengers Super Console 1 Front Sliding Tambour Door 2 Cupholder Light Ring 3 Rear Sliding Tambour Door Rear Drawer Storage 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 299: ...out of the bezel when needed The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is powered by a lithium battery that recharges when snapped back into place and the vehicle is either running or the key is in the accessory position Press in on the flashlight to release it Press And Release 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 ...

Page 300: ...d An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap proximately 10 minutes For an additional five minutes of operation press the button a second time NOTE You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second time To prevent excessive battery drain use the ...

Page 301: ...ulic pump contained within 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 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED The...

Page 302: ...nd cannot be deployed or stowed in the incorrect positions To help control wind noise stow the crossbars in the side rails when they are not in use Deploying The Crossbars To deploy the crossbars completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar from its stowed position in the side rail Repeat with crossbar on the opposite side Crossbar Stowed In Side Rail 300 U...

Page 303: ...the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle Bend the crossbar supports at each end taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint Slide the thumb screw down Loosening Crossbars Stowed Position 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 ...

Page 304: ...crossbars across the roof NOTE The crossbars are identical and can be placed in any two of the three deploy positions Deployed Position Deploy Positions Choose Two Of Three 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 305: ... tighten the thumb screws completely Stowing The Crossbars Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars again taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint Crossbars are identical and can be stowed in either rail nest Once the crossbars are stowed tighten the thumb screws completely Crossbar To Side Rail Installation Tightening Crossbar 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 ...

Page 306: ...hicle do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lb 68 kg Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropri ately To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle DO NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the crossbars deployed The load should be secured and placed on top of the crossbars not directly on the roof If it is necessary to place the load ...

Page 307: ... on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle WARNING Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle particularly at high speeds resulting in per sonal injury or property damage Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack SUN SCREENS IF EQUIPPED Sun screens are available for second and th...

Page 308: ...reen is completely to the top of the window extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks attached to the top of the window To lower the sun screen gently lift the tab upward to disengage the hooks and feed the screen back into the base sill Sun Screen Retracted Sun Screen Extended 306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 309: ...ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED 328 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 330 EVIC White Telltale Lights 333 EVIC Amber Telltale Lights 334 EVIC Red Telltale Lights 334 Oil Change Required 337 Fuel Economy 338 Vehicle Speed 339 Trip Info 339 Units 340 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 340 Messages 341 Compass Temperature Display 341 4 ...

Page 310: ...aying MP3 Files 355 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 358 䡵 Uconnect 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO 359 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 360 Operation Instructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play 366 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 368 LIST Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 371 INFO Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 371 Uconnect Satellite Radio If Equipped 372 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped 376...

Page 311: ... Is Playing On Channel 1 389 Dual Video Screen 390 Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio 390 Play A DVD Using The VES Player If Equipped 393 Play A Blu ray Disc Using The Blu ray Player If Equipped 396 Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing 398 Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System 400 VES Remote Control If Equipped 401 Blu ray Player Remote Control If Equipped 404 Remote Contr...

Page 312: ... CD Player 432 䡵 CD DVD Blu ray Disc MAINTENANCE 433 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 433 䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS 434 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System If Equipped 434 Rear Manual Climate Control If Equipped 439 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 442 Summer Operation 452 Winter Operation 452 Vacation Storage 452 Window Fogging 453 Outside Air Intake 453 A C Air Filter 453 Operati...

Page 313: ... 9 Storage Bin 13 Hood Release 2 Instrument Cluster 6 Lower Glove Compartment 10 Cup Holders 14 Dimmer Switch 3 Shift Lever 7 Climate Controls 11 Switch Bank 15 Headlight Switch 4 Radio 8 DVD If Equipped 12 Ignition Switch 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 ...

Page 314: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 315: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 ...

Page 316: ...e turned on 4 Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km with either turn signal on a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signal off If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 5 High Beam Indicator This indicator shows tha...

Page 317: ...ker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was before the repair or service It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer reading before the repair service so that you can be sure that it is properly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero This also displays Trip A and Trip B DTE MPG or L 100km OAT Outside Air Temperature...

Page 318: ...to turn off the message If the problem continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started noFUSE If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the Ignition Off Draw IOD fuse is improperly installed or damaged a noFUSE message will display in the odom eter display area For further information on fuses and fuse locations refer to Fuses in Maintaining Your Vehicle CHAngE OIL Yo...

Page 319: ...at is located in the instrument cluster For further information refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in this section 7 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving it indicat...

Page 320: ...eat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pr...

Page 321: ...damage Do not use tire sealant from a can or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result 9 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission con trol systems The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON RUN position before engine ...

Page 322: ...eath or serious injury to the driver occupants or others 10 Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction In dicator Light comes on continuousl...

Page 323: ...Indicator Light If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con trol ESC is off 12 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 13 Fuel Door Reminder The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle 14 Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN position 15 Air Bag Warning ...

Page 324: ...cle Security Light If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed 18 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied ...

Page 325: ...e fluid level checked If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distr...

Page 326: ...ore Starting Your Vehicle for further information 20 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed ...

Page 327: ...stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies 23 ...

Page 328: ...ion 25 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system The light will come on when the ignition is first turned to ON RUN and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light does not come on during starting have the system checked by an authorized dealer If a problem is detected the light will come on while the engine is runn...

Page 329: ...d is maintained the overheating will continue to occur If the overheating continues it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure WARNING If you continue o...

Page 330: ... cluster This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following Fuel Economy Vehicle Speed Trip Info Vehicle Info Messages Units System Setup Personal Settings Turn Menu Off Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 331: ...es Units System Setup and sub menus DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus SELECT Button The SELECT button allows access to informa tion in EVIC submenus selects some feature settings and resets some EVIC features The EVIC prompts the driver when the SELECT button can be used by displaying the right arrow graphic EVIC Steering Wheel Bu...

Page 332: ... menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu The main display area also displays pop up messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn ing or information messages These pop up messages fall into several categories Five Second Stored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to...

Page 333: ...ke Pedal and Push Button to Start Five Second Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of mes sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen Examples of this message type are Memory System Unavailable Not in Park and Automatic High Beams On When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages K...

Page 334: ...e Pressure Screen With Low Tire s Inflate Tire to XX Turn Signal On RKE Battery Low Low Washer Fluid Oil Change Required Left Front Turn Signal Light Out Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out Right Front Turn Signal Light Out Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out Park Assist Disabled Service Park Assist System Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not In Park Blind Spot System Off This message is displayed...

Page 335: ...ge is present see an authorized dealer EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell tales These telltales include Electronic Range Select ERS Status The shift lever status 5 4 3 2 1 are displayed indicating the shift lever position Telltales 5 4 3 2 1 indicate the Electronic Range Select ERS feature has been engaged and the gear selected is displayed For further...

Page 336: ...area Tighten the fuel filler cap properly A loose improperly installed or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator This light will turn on to indicate the wind shield ...

Page 337: ...the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light inform...

Page 338: ...gine 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 does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately and call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To Do In Emergencies for more information Transmission ...

Page 339: ...ngine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position To turn off the message temporarily press and release the Menu button To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance perform the following steps 1 Turn the ignition sw...

Page 340: ...EVIC to use the SELECT button When the fuel economy is reset the display will read zero for two seconds Then the history informa tion will be erased and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset Average Fuel Economy Display Distance To Empty DTE This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank This esti mated d...

Page 341: ...n be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy Vehicle Speed Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle Speed displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the RIGHT arrow button Press the RIGHT arrow button to display the current speed in mph or km h Pressing the RIGHT arrow button a second time will toggle the unit of measure between mph or km h NOTE Changing the un...

Page 342: ...ess the SELECT button The EVIC odometer and navigation system 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 highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Vehicle Info Customer Information Features Press and...

Page 343: ...rature NOTE The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera ture is displayed Engine temperature can also affect the displayed temperature therefore temperature readings are not updated when the vehicle is not moving Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminat...

Page 344: ...ed in the EVIC 4 Press and release the SELECT button to start the calibration The CAL indicator will be displayed in the EVIC 5 Complete one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator turns off The compass will now function normally Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North To compensat...

Page 345: ...ached then press the SELECT button 3 Press the DOWN button until the Compass Variance message is displayed in the EVIC then press the SELECT button The last variance zone number dis plays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map 5 Press and release the RETURN button to exit Customer Programmable Features System Setup Personal...

Page 346: ...añol French Français Then as you continue the information will display in the selected language Nav Turn By Turn When this feature is selected the navigation system utilizes voice commands guiding you through the drive route mile by mile turn by turn until the final destina tion is reached To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature sho...

Page 347: ...the RIGHT arrow button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated RKE Linked To Memory If Equipped When this feature is selected the memory seat mirror and radio settings will return to the memory set position when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed If this feature is not select...

Page 348: ...e locked with the RKE transmitter To make your selection press and release the RIGHT arrow button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Automatic High Beams If Equipped When this feature is selected the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically under certain conditions To ma...

Page 349: ...se the brightness refer to Lights in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Key Off Power Delay When this feature is selected the power window switches radio Uconnect phone 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 switch is turned OFF Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature...

Page 350: ...ng the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been ...

Page 351: ...tanding Your Instrument Panel for more information Compass Variance Refer to Compass Temperature Display in Electronic Vehicle Information EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for more information Uconnect 730N 430 430N CD DVD HDD NAV IF EQUIPPED Refer to your Uconnect Supplement Manual for de tailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voi...

Page 352: ...onic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the rig...

Page 353: ...ust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL con trol knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROL...

Page 354: ...fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set The Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to...

Page 355: ...SC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs ...

Page 356: ...he Uconnect 130 is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded Continued CAUTION Continued Dual media disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting A CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds it will be relo...

Page 357: ... begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button operates in a similar manner AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of ...

Page 358: ...imited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will result in this display With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this dis play Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator and a three character ext...

Page 359: ...ddition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rate MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song title...

Page 360: ...d than non multisession discs Number of files and folders Loading times will increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows ...

Page 361: ...er level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF Uconnect 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Uconnect 130 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 ...

Page 362: ...the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stoppi...

Page 363: ...y of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL con...

Page 364: ...o decrease the frequency Setting The Tone Balance And Fade Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the ...

Page 365: ... Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic...

Page 366: ... operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob A...

Page 367: ...econd station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time ...

Page 368: ... not go into the slot more than 1 0 in 2 5 cm a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON RUN and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION...

Page 369: ...SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button...

Page 370: ...ats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ...

Page 371: ...s of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multi session discs The use of multi session for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with the MP3 exte...

Page 372: ... MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback Of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Mult...

Page 373: ...Mode For MP3 Play Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if available Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed time priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to...

Page 374: ...io This service offers over 130 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios NOTE Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre activated and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included wi...

Page 375: ... Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen Selecting Uconnect Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna locati...

Page 376: ...radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for t...

Page 377: ...SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will ...

Page 378: ... can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operatin...

Page 379: ... to the appropriate Uconnect Multimedia radio User s Manual for iPod or external USB device support capability Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate plays media but does not use the iPod MP3 control feature to control the connected device Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or externa...

Page 380: ... communicate with the iPod USB MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod USB MP3 control system may charge it to the required level Using This Feature By using an iPod cable or an external USB device to connect to the USB port The audio device can be played on the vehicle s sound system providing metadata artist track title album etc infor...

Page 381: ...the previous track in the list or press the VR button and say Previous Track Jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the RW button Holding the RW button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track Jump forward in the current track by pressing and holding the FF button A single press backward RW or forward FF will jump backward or forward respectively for five sec...

Page 382: ...o only Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod or external USB device or press the VR button and say Shuffle ON or Shuffle Off If the RND icon is showing on the radio display then the shuffle mode is ON List Or Browse Mode During Play mode pressing any of the buttons described below will bring up List mode List mode enables scrolling through the list of m...

Page 383: ...on will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line To exit List mode without selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode LIST button The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod or external USB device Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top menu item to be selected and press the TUNE control knob Th...

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

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

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

Page 387: ...f playback does not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into Blu ray VES disc Player follow these steps Using The Touchscreen Radio Press the MENU hard key then touch the Rear VES soft key If a chapter list appears on the right side of the screen touch the hide list soft key to display the Rear VES control screen Touch the 1 soft key to select an audio channel then touch the VES Disc so...

Page 388: ...he beginning others will restart from where you left off at and some will ask you if you would like to continue or start from the beginning Play Video Games Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA input jacks or HDMI port located on the left side behind the second row seat RCA HDMI USB Inputs 1 HDMI port 4 USB Ports Charge Only 2 Audio Video In 5 Power Inverter 3 Power Outlet 386 UNDER...

Page 389: ...Inverter Refer to the Power Inverter section in your vehicle s Owner s Manual for more information Using The Remote Control 1 Press the MODE button on the Remote Control 2 While looking at the video screen highlight VES AUX 1 by either pressing Up Down Left Right but tons or by repeatedly pressing the MODE button then press ENTER on the Remote Control Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen 4 UNDER...

Page 390: ...Controls If a channel list is displayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Con trols screen 3 Touch the 1 soft key and then touch either AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column depending which AUX input is used To exit press the back arrow soft key at the top of the screen Rear VES Soft key 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 391: ...creen will display unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen 2 While looking at the video screen either press Up Down Left Right on the Remote Control to highlight the desired audio source or repeatedly press the SOURCE button on the remote until the desired audio source appears on the screen Select Channel Screen 1 And AUX 1 In The VES Column 4 UND...

Page 392: ... features of the Video Entertainment System VES The Remote Control The Touchscreen Radio If Equipped Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio NOTE Headunit DVD player does not play Blu ray Discs 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE or LOAD hard key on the radio faceplate Touchscreen 2 Insert the DVD with the label facing up The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and disp...

Page 393: ... the Remote Control 2 While looking at Screen 1 or 2 highlight DISC by either pressing Up Down Left Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button then press ENTER OK Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 ...

Page 394: ... Touchscreen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Con trols screen 3 Touch the 1 or 2 soft key and then the DISC soft key in the MEDIA column To exit touch the back arrow at the top left of the screen Rear VES Soft key 392 UND...

Page 395: ...e control func tions for DVD play such as scene selection Play Pause FF RW and Stop Pressing the X in the upper corner will turn off the remote control screen functions Play A DVD Using The VES Player If Equipped 1 Insert the DVD with the label facing up The VES player automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing the DVD NOTE The VES player has basic D...

Page 396: ...ntrol 2 While looking at Screen 1 or 2 highlight VES DISC by either pressing Up Down Left Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button then press ENTER OK on the Remote Control Select VES DISC Mode On The VES Screen 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 397: ...chscreen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed touch the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 or 2 soft key and then the DISC soft key in the VES column To exit touch the back arrow soft key at the top left of the screen Rear VES Soft key 4 UND...

Page 398: ...anual transmission the parking brake must be engaged Play A Blu ray Disc Using The Blu ray Player If Equipped 1 Insert the Blu ray Disc with the label facing up The Blu ray Player automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and starts playing the Blu ray Disc NOTE The Blu ray Player has basic control functions such as Menu Play Pause FF RW and Stop 2 To watch a Blu ray ...

Page 399: ... information is shown on the right side of the screen The VES will retain the last setting when turned off Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate 2 Touch the Rear VES soft key to display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed touch the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 or 2 soft key and then the VES...

Page 400: ...tching a video on Screen 1 second row then Channel 2 could be used for audio If watching a video on Screen 2 third row then Channel 1 could be used for audio Using The Remote Control 1 Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control and the Select Mode Screen will display unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen 2 While looking at the video screen ei...

Page 401: ...splayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Con trols screen 3 To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1 touch the 2 soft key and choose an audio source To exit touch the back arrow soft key at the top left of the left screen Select FM Mode On The VES Screen Rear VES Soft Key 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 ...

Page 402: ...deo source will display on the second row screen or Screen 1 and can be heard on Channel 1 Selecting a video source on Channel 2 the video source will display on the third row screen or Screen 2 and can be heard on Channel 2 The 2nd row screen and 3rd row screen of the Video Entertainment System can play two separate discs by utilizing the touchscreen radio DVD player and Blu ray Disc Player Audio...

Page 403: ... momentarily 3 Light Turns the remote control backlighting on or off The remote backlighting turns off automatically after five seconds 4 Channel Screen Selector Switch Indicates which channel is being controlled by the remote control When the selector switch is in the Channel 1 position the remote controls the functionality of headphone Channel 1 left side of the screen When the selector switch i...

Page 404: ...M for a CD 8 䉴㥋 Play Pause Begin resume or pause disc play 9 Stop Stops disc play 10 PROG Up Down Rewind skip back and fast fwd skip forward When listening to a radio mode pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and press ing PROG Down selects the previous preset stored in the radio When listening to compressed audio on a data disc PROG Up selects the next directory and PROG Down selects the pre...

Page 405: ...tton to access the DVD Setup menu see the DVD Setup Menu of this manual 16 BACK When navigating in menu mode press to return to the previous screen When navigating a DVDs disc menu the operation depends on the disc s contents 17 䉳䉳 In radio modes press to seek to the previous tunable station In disc modes press and hold to fast rewind through the current audio track or video chapter In menu modes ...

Page 406: ...hannel or channel button is illuminated momentarily 3 SOURCE Press to enter Source Selection screen 4 Channel Screen Selector Switch Indicates which channel is being controlled by the remote control When the selector switch is in the Rear 1 position the remote controls the functionality of headphone Chan nel 1 second row When the selector switch is in the Rear 2 position the remote controls the fu...

Page 407: ... Disc features 10 POPUP MENU Press to access the Blu ray main menu when in Blu ray or DVD mode Press to start Scan or start Random track functions in CD or HDD modes 11 KEYPAD Press to navigate chapters or titles 12 Stop Stops disc play 13 䉳䉳 Press and release to jump to the previous audio track or video chapter Press and hold to fast rewind through the current audio track or video chapter 14 MUTE...

Page 408: ...and rotate the remote towards you Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove To return the remote back into its storage area insert one long edge of the remote into the two retaining clips first and then rotate the remote back up into the other two retaining clips until it snaps back into position The Remote Control Storage 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT ...

Page 409: ...artment on the back of the remote then slide the battery cover downward Replace the batteries making sure to orient them according to the polarity diagram shown Replace the battery compartment cover Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them t...

Page 410: ... not be able to do so for themselves If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control verify that the screen is turned on and in the down position and that the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel If audio is still not heard check that fully charged batteries are installed in the headphones VES Headphones 1 Volume Control 3 Channel Select...

Page 411: ... life the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off Changing The Audio Mode For Headphones 1 Ensure the Remote Control channel screen selector switch is in the same position as the headphone selector switch Blu ray VES Headphones 1 Power Button 2 Volume Control 3 Channel Selection Switch 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 ...

Page 412: ... is in an audio only source such as FM the Mode Selection menu appears on screen 4 When the Mode Selection menu appears on screen use the cursor buttons on the remote control to navi gate to the available modes and press the OK button to select the new mode 5 To cancel out of the Mode Selection menu press the BACK button on the remote control Replacing The Headphone Batteries Each set of headphone...

Page 413: ...ment foam is available for a nominal charge UNWIRED TECHNOLOGY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULT ING FROM THE USE OF OR ANY FAILURE OR DE FECT IN THE PRODUCT NOR IS UNWIRED LIABLE FOR ANY GENERAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY PU NITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER Some states and jurisdictions may not allow the...

Page 414: ...hannel 1 or 2 are in the same shared mode a VES icon will be visible on the radio s display for that channel and the shared icon will be visible on the VES screen When in shared mode the same audio source is heard in the shared headphone channel 1 or channel 2 If the radio functions FM AM or SAT are in the shared mode with the VES only the radio is able to control the radio functions In this case ...

Page 415: ...rogram all listed CD controls Fast Forward Rewind Scan and Track Up Down The VES can even control radio modes or video modes while the radio is turned off The VES can access the radio modes or disc modes by navigating to those modes on the VES and activating a radio mode or disc mode Information Mode Display 1 Channel 1 Mode 2 Channel 1 Shared Status 3 Channel 1 Audio Only Mute Information Mode Vi...

Page 416: ...red Status 6 Channel 2 Audio Only Mute 7 Channel 1 ENTER OK Button Action 8 Channel 2 ENTER OK Button Action 9 Clock 10 Video Lock 11 Not Available Error Numeric Keypad Menu Numeric Keypad Menu 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 417: ...l digits are entered 3 To delete the last digit navigate to the Del button and press the remote control s ENTER OK button 4 After all of the digits are entered navigate to the Go button and press the remote control s ENTER OK button Station List Menu When listening to Satellite audio pressing the remote control s POP UP MENU button displays a list of all available channels Navigate this list using...

Page 418: ...o on the screen The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing so there is no need to change these settings under normal circumstances To change the settings press the remote control s navi gation buttons 䉱䉲 to select an item then press the remote control s navigation buttons 䉴䉳 to change the value for the currently selected item To reset all values back to the original setting...

Page 419: ...e ON indicator is illuminated and the headphone selector switch is on the desired channel If the headphones are turned on press the remote control s power button to turn audio on If audio is still not heard check that fully charged batteries are installed in the headphones Disc Formats The DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs 12 cm or 8 cm diameter DVD Video discs MPEG 2 v...

Page 420: ...h the extension div divx or avi To prevent incorrect playback do not use these extensions for any other types of files For DivX files only DivX Home Theater Profile Ver 3 0 is supported Any file that is copy protected will not play The Blu Ray Player will automatically skip the file and begin playing the next available file Other compression formats such as Xvid and RMP4 will not play The Blu Ray ...

Page 421: ... and a warning will be displayed DVD Audio Support When a DVD Audio disc is inserted in the DVD player the DVD Audio title on the disc is played by default most DVD Audio discs also have a Video title but the Video title is ignored All multi channel program material is automatically mixed down to two channels which may result in a lowered apparent volume level If you increase the volume level to a...

Page 422: ...her formats such as HFS or others are not sup ported Blu ray Disc Player can extend 2000 files and 255 folders The player recognizes a maximum of 512 files and 99 folders per CD R and CD RW disc Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play the Video_TS portion of the disc Mixed disc which contains DivX will be priority played on Blu ray Disc Player If you are still having trouble writing a di...

Page 423: ...h as artist name track title album etc are supported Any file that is copy protected such as those down loaded from many online music stores will not play The DVD player will automatically skip the file and begin playing the next available file Other compression formats such as AAC MP3 Pro Ogg Vorbis and ATRAC3 will not play The DVD player will automatically skip the file and begin play ing the ne...

Page 424: ...e end of the disc is reached the DVD player will return to the beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the first track The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot conditions such as when the vehicle s interior tempera ture is above 120 F 49 C The Blu ray Player may shut down when the vehicle s interior temperature ex ceeds 140 F 60 C When this occurs the DVD Blu ray Player wil...

Page 425: ... then DVD setup and follow these additional instructions Using the remote control Up and Down cursor but tons highlight the Language item you want to edit and then press the remote control ENTER OK button Using the remote control Down cursor button select the Other setting then press the remote control s Right cursor button to begin editing the setting Using the remote control Up and Down cursor b...

Page 426: ... Dutch 2311 French 1517 German 1304 Italian 1819 Portuguese 2519 Spanish 1418 Rating And Password Setup The Rating and Password settings work together to control the types of DVDs that your family watches Most DVD Video discs have a rating from 1 to 8 assigned to them where lower numbers are designated for all audi ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult audiences When a DVD Video d...

Page 427: ...the password to play any DVD disc Not all DVD discs encode a Rating so it is still possible that discs designed for adult audiences can still play without requiring a password The default rating is Level 8 play all discs without a password and the default password is 0000 DVD Password Entry 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 ...

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

Page 429: ... set the value for the current digit and then press the remote control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits After the four digit password is entered press the remote control s ENTER OK button If the password is correct the Rating Level menu is displayed Using the remote control s Up and Down cursor buttons select the new rating lev...

Page 430: ...that accompany each Source Code Please note that we cannot respond to any inquiries regarding the source code THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PER SONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CON SUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PER SONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVI...

Page 431: ...t http www cinavia com To request additional information about Cinavia by mail send a postcard with your mailing address to Cinavia Consumer Information Center P O Box 86851 San Diego CA 92138 USA This product incorporates proprietary technology under license from Verance Corporation and is protected by U S Patent 7 369 677 and other U S and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyrigh...

Page 432: ...T DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX LLC a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certi fied device must be registered in order to play pur chased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain y...

Page 433: ...djustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o clock positions Remote Sound System Controls Back View Of Steering Wheel 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 ...

Page 434: ... Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand switch will tune to the next preset station that you have pro grammed in the radio preset pushbutton CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Press...

Page 435: ...ifficulty in playing a particular disc it may be damaged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This conditi...

Page 436: ... control the Heat ing Ventilation and Air Conditioning operations coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel When the front control is in any position other than rear the front control operates all the rear functions The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit opera tion Rea...

Page 437: ... blower speeds To allow the rear overhead control turn blower knob fully to the left past The O off position into the REAR control position 3 Front Blower Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the O Off position There are seven blower speeds 4 Rear Temperature Cont...

Page 438: ...d and side window demist outlets Use Defrost mode with maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor may operate in Mix and Defrost even if the A C button is not pressed This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield To improve fuel economy use these modes only when necessary 8 Electronic Rear Window Defrost Press ...

Page 439: ...allel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window 9 Recirculation Control Button Press this button to choose between outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle A...

Page 440: ...he mode control is set to Panel the A C will engage automatically The A C can be deselected manually without dis turbing the mode control selection 10 Air Conditioning A C Button Press and release to change the current setting The indicator illuminates when ON NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator ...

Page 441: ...rear the center instrument panel outlets can be directed toward the rear seat passengers Economy Mode If ECONOMY mode is desired press the A C button to turn off the indicator light and the A C compressor Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem perature Also make sure to select only Panel Bi Level or Floor modes Max A C For maximum cooling use the A C and Recirculation mode buttons ...

Page 442: ...er speed The rear blower control located in the rear overhead console has an off position and a range of blower speeds This allows the second row seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle CAUTION Interior air enters the Rear Manual Climate Control system through an intake grille located in the right side trim panel behind the third row seats The heater outle...

Page 443: ...ntrols are locked by the front system the lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated and the rear overhead adjustments are inoperable Rear Mode Control Headliner Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air Moving the air vanes of the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow Bi Level Mode Air comes from b...

Page 444: ...automatically The system can be controlled manually if desired SYNC feature links the controls for all three zones allowing one comfort setting driver setting for the cabin if desired The Three Zone ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passengers The system automatically adjusts the air temperature the airflow volume amount of outside air reci...

Page 445: ...s indicates when the system is in Front Auto mode 6 Auto Indicator This indicates when the system is in Auto mode 7 Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display This display shows the temperature setting for the right front seat occupant 8 Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when ON Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch in...

Page 446: ...n Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between manual mode and automatic modes 13 Climate Control OFF Button Press and release to turn the Climate Control OFF If the control is OFF press any button to turn the control ON 14 Blower Control There are seven blower speeds the blower speed in creases as you move the control to the right from the lowest blower setting Performing this fu...

Page 447: ... adjusting the driver front passenger and rear seat rotary temperature knobs Once the desired temperature is displayed the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level 3 When the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experi ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically NOTE It is not n...

Page 448: ...ice on the windshield DEFROST mode must be manually se lected to clear the windshield and side glass Air Conditioning A C The Air Conditioning A C button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system When in A C mode and the ATC is set to a cool temperature dehumidified air flows through the air outlets If Economy mode is desired press the A C button to turn of...

Page 449: ...C panel To change the rear system settings Press REAR button to change control to rear control mode Rear display below will appear Control func tions now operate rear system To return to Front screen press REAR button again or it will revert to the Front screen after six seconds Front ATC Panel Rear Control Display 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 447 ...

Page 450: ...vanes of the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow Bi Level Mode Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets NOTE In many temperature positions the Bi Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets Rear Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped The rear ATC ...

Page 451: ...The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front ATC panel Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off The rear ATC system is located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle Rear ATC Control Features 1 Blower Speed 3 Rear Mode 2 Rear Temperature 4 Rear Temperature Lock 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PA...

Page 452: ...by simply allowing the system to function automatically NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in English or Metric units by selecting the Display Units of Measure in customer programmable feature Refer to the Ele...

Page 453: ...ate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower the temperature and clockwise to increase the tempera ture The rear temperature settings are displayed in the front ATC panel When rear controls are locked by the front system the Rear Temperature Lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated and any rear overhead adjustments are ignored Rear Mode Control Headliner Mode Air comes from the out...

Page 454: ...est possible heater and defroster perfor mance make sure the engine cooling system is function ing properly and the proper amount type and concen tration of coolant is used Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for proper coolant selection Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging Vacation Storage Before you ...

Page 455: ...ront of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In Winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice slush and snow A C Air Filter On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con trol ATC the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air Refer...

Page 456: ...Operating Tips Chart 454 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 457: ...er Starting 461 䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 462 䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 462 Key Ignition Park Interlock 464 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 464 Fuel Economy ECON Mode 464 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 465 Gear Ranges 466 䡵 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 475 Acceleration 475 Traction 475 䡵 DRIVING THROUGH WATER 476 Flowing Rising Water 476 Shallow Standing Water 476 5 ...

Page 458: ...y Control TSC 490 Hill Start Assist HSA 491 䡵 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 495 Tire Markings 495 Tire Identification Number TIN 498 Tire Terminology And Definitions 500 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 501 䡵 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 506 Tire Pressure 506 Tire Inflation Pressures 507 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 509 Radial Ply Tires 509 Tire Types 510 Run Flat Tires If Equipped 511 Spare Tires...

Page 459: ...530 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 530 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 531 MMT In Gasoline 531 Materials Added To Fuel 532 Fuel System Cautions 532 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 533 䡵 FLEXIBLE FUEL IF EQUIPPED 534 E 85 General Information 534 Ethanol Fuel E 85 535 Fuel Requirements 535 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles 536 Starting 537 Cruising Range 537 Repl...

Page 460: ...39 䡵 VEHICLE LOADING 540 Vehicle Certification Label 540 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 543 Common Towing Definitions 543 Towing Tips 554 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 555 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 555 Recreational Towing All Models 556 458 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 461: ...ned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine Press the brake pedal before shiftin...

Page 462: ...tures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater avail able from your authorized dealer is recommended If The Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started...

Page 463: ...UTION To prevent damage to the starter DO NOT crank the engine for more than 15 second intervals at one time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again If the engine has been flooded it may start to run but not have enough power to continue running when the key fob is released If this occurs continue cranking with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor Release the accelerator pedal a...

Page 464: ...e WARNING Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a comple...

Page 465: ...remove the Key Fob When the ignition is in the full OFF key removal Continued WARNING Continued position the transmission is locked in PARK se curing the vehicle against unwanted movement When leaving the vehicle always remove the Key Fob 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 ...

Page 466: ...s inoperable The engine can be started and stopped but the key fob cannot be removed until you obtain service Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System BTSI that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied To shift the transmission out of PARK the ignition switch must be turned to the ON RUN position engine r...

Page 467: ...be lower The overall driving performance will be more conser vative Some ECON mode functions may be temporarily inhibited based on temperature and other factors Six Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission gear position display located in the instrument cluster indicates the transmission gear range You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK Refer to Brake Transmission ...

Page 468: ...The transmission shift lever has only PARK REVERSE NEUTRAL and DRIVE shift positions Manual down shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select ERS shift control described later in this section Mov ing the shift lever to the left or right while in the DRIVE position will select the highest available transmis sion gear and will display that gear in the instrument cluster as 1 2 3 etc Gear Ran...

Page 469: ...ansmission locking mechanism may make it diffi cult to move the shift lever out of PARK As an added precaution turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move ment and possible injury or damage Y...

Page 470: ...e engine OFF and remove the Key Fob Once the Key Fob is removed the transmission is locked in PARK securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Continued WARNING Continued When leaving the vehicle always remove the Key Fob and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be alone in a vehicle unat tended is dangerous for a n...

Page 471: ... released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain REVERS...

Page 472: ...CAUTION Continued severe transmission damage Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting And Operating and Towing A Disabled Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information DRIVE D This range should be used for most city and highway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through all forward gears The DR...

Page 473: ...peration will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level Transmission Limp Home Mode Transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated In this mode the transmission remains in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected PARK RE...

Page 474: ...er is in the DRIVE position For example if you shift the transmission into 3 third gear the transmission will not shift above third gear except to prevent engine overspeed but will shift down into second and first gears normally You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automatically shifting between a...

Page 475: ... on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing a collision or personal injury Transmis sion Gear Position Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 D Actual Gear s Al lowed 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 6 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 ...

Page 476: ...tch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle A clutch within the torque converter engages automati cally at calibrated speeds This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the upper gears When the vehicle speed drops or during some accelerations the clutch automatically disengages NOTE The to...

Page 477: ...is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when t...

Page 478: ...tal to you your passengers and others around you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Cautions and Warnings before doing so WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your ve...

Page 479: ...ving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil trans mission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami nated as this may result in further damage Such damage is not...

Page 480: ...ing system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steer ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system CAUTION Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperat...

Page 481: ... restore to the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower lef...

Page 482: ... This light only shows that the parking brake is ap plied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmiss...

Page 483: ...icle 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 Continued WARNING Continued Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision Always fully apply the parking brake when leav ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be cer...

Page 484: ...ay continue to run for a short time after the stop A clicking sound of solenoid valves Brake pedal pulsations A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System contains sophisti cated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment This interference can caus...

Page 485: ... the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer Anti Lock Brake Warning Light The Anti Lock Brake Warning Light moni tors the anti lock brake system The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the Anti Lock Brake Warning Light remains on or comes on while driving...

Page 486: ...cy braking maneuvers Traction Control System TCS The Traction Control System TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels If wheel spin is detected brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine power is reduced to provide en hanced acceleration and stability A feature of the TCS functions similarly to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin acro...

Page 487: ...afety or the safety of others Brake Assist System BAS The Brake Assist System BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency brak ing maneuvers The system detects an emergency brak ing situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes This can help reduce braking distances The BAS complements the ABS Applyin...

Page 488: ...ehicle under various driving conditions ESC corrects for over under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over under steer condition Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of t...

Page 489: ... conditions Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an 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 Off switch is located in the center switch bank next to the hazard flasher switch ESC On This mode is the normal operating mode f...

Page 490: ...heel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction To turn ESC on again momentarily press the ESC Off switch This will restore the normal ESC On mode of operation WARNING When in ⴖPartial Offⴖ mode the TCS functionality of ESC except for the limited slip feature de scribed in the TCS section has been disabled and the ⴖESC Off Indicator Lightⴖ will be illuminated When in ⴖPartial ...

Page 491: ...Malfunction Indicator Light comes 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 Ind...

Page 492: ... swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro priate wheel s to counteract the sway of the trailer TSC will become active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recognized Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the t...

Page 493: ...ease brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill The system will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of travel HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate Vehicle must be stopped Vehicle must be on a 6 approximate grade or greater hill Gear selection mat...

Page 494: ...e Information Center EVIC in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa tion For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following steps NOTE You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 90 seconds 1 Center the steering wheel front wheels pointing straight forward 2 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL 3 Apply the parking brake 4 Start the engine 5 Release the clutch pedal if eq...

Page 495: ...ance when starting on a grade when pulling a trailer WARNING If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch If so when the brake pedal is released there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision with another vehicle or object behind you In order to a...

Page 496: ...object Always remember 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 using the Customer Programmable Features in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further informati...

Page 497: ...idewall beginning with the section width The letter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 1 U S DOT Safety Standards C...

Page 498: ...re diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE Size Designation P Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards ⴖ blank ⴖ Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Rat...

Page 499: ...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 497 ...

Page 500: ...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 501: ... 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 502: ...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 503: ...ng Information Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door B Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 ...

Page 504: ...ity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceede...

Page 505: ...ined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs 635 kg and there will be five 150 lb 68 kg passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggag...

Page 506: ...rgo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num ber and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 392 kg 504 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

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

Page 508: ...essure 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 ...

Page 509: ...higher fuel consump tion Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering NOTE Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic a...

Page 510: ... driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this ...

Page 511: ...under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Al w...

Page 512: ...e to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires be aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold driving conditions For more information contact a au thorized dealer Su...

Page 513: ...r dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types Run Flat Tires If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles 80 km at 50 mph 80 km h after a rapid loss of inflation pressure This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode A Run Flat mode occu...

Page 514: ...cle This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Infor...

Page 515: ...ally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use ...

Page 516: ...When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and inju...

Page 517: ...es in this section for further infor mation Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven Performance tires tires with a speed rating of V or higher and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main tenance schedule is highly recommended 1 Worn Tire 2...

Page 518: ... Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart ex ample found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a ...

Page 519: ...ndex 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 wi...

Page 520: ...serve the following precautions Because of restricted traction device clearance be tween tires and other suspension components it is important that only traction devices in good condi tion are used Broken devices can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate device breakage Remove the damaged parts of the device before further use Install device as tight...

Page 521: ...ads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they 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 qu...

Page 522: ...by about 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pressure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after a vehicle has not been driven for more than three hours and in outside ambient temperature Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for...

Page 523: ... the updated tire pressures have been received NOTE The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h to receive this infor mation For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than three hours tire placard pressure of 35 psi 241 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 30 psi 207 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F 7...

Page 524: ...he valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the TPMS sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to o...

Page 525: ...ing Sensors TPMS Telltale Warning Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster a LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will display in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low Should this occur you should stop as soon as possibl...

Page 526: ...ext to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals Accumulation of excessive snow and or ice around the wheels or wheel housings Using tire chains on the vehicle Using wheels tires not equipped with TPMS sensors Vehicles With Compact Spare The compact spare tire if equipped does not have a TPM...

Page 527: ...e warning limit in any of the four active road tires NOTE The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h for the TPMS to receive this information Premium System If Equipped The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev els Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings t...

Page 528: ...ressure value s will stop flashing and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure s have been received NOTE The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h to receive this infor mation SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a syst...

Page 529: ...ERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is then followed by a graphic display with pressure values still shown This indicates that the pres sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be in the correct vehicle position The system still needs to be serviced as long as the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message exists Vehicles With Compact Spare The compact spare tire if equipped does not have ...

Page 530: ...or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires NOTE The vehicle ...

Page 531: ...ot harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experi ence these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gaso...

Page 532: ... 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 Pu...

Page 533: ... fuel system component corrosion To fix a Non FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled 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 ...

Page 534: ...detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and they would 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 syst...

Page 535: ...ing assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended ...

Page 536: ...General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol E 85 or Un leaded Gasoline Only This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel an...

Page 537: ...mov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame Fuel Requirements If your vehicle is E 85 compatible it will operate on unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or E 85 fuel or any mixture of these two fuels For best results a refueling pattern that avoids alternat ing between E 85 and unleaded gasoline is re...

Page 538: ...le with E 85 and may form deposits in your engine To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits a supplemental gasoline additive such as MOPAR Injector Cleanup or Techron may be used Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles FFV vehicles operated on E 85 require specially formu lated engine oils These special requirements are included in ...

Page 539: ...less energy per gallon liter than gasoline you will experience an increase in fuel consumption You can expect your miles per gallon mpg miles per liter and your driving range to decrease by about 30 compared to gasoline operation Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV are designed to be compatible with ethanol Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct e...

Page 540: ...perates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door CAUTION Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL to turn on due to fuel vapors escaping from the system To avoid fuel spil...

Page 541: ...filler cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not tightened properly the MIL may come on Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a gASCAP message will display in the odometer or a CHECK GASCAP message will be displayed in the E...

Page 542: ...ification 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 of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a comp...

Page 543: ...cation Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed Inflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight o...

Page 544: ... shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely before driving If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you h...

Page 545: ... weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Starting and Operating for further information Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition The re...

Page 546: ...n be a mechanical telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling If equipped the electronic Trailer Sway Control TSC recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies individual wheel brakes and or reduces ...

Page 547: ...ffic and crosswinds and contributes positively 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 WARNING An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may ...

Page 548: ...sification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch In dustry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain All trailer hitches sho...

Page 549: ...tic 8 750 lbs 3 969 kg 40 sq ft 3 72 sq m Up to 2 persons Luggage 3 600 lbs 1 633 kg 360 lbs 163 kg 8 750 lbs 3 969 kg 40 sq ft 3 72 sq m 3 to 5 persons Luggage 3 350 lbs 1 519 kg 335 lbs 152 kg 8 750 lbs 3 969 kg 40 sq ft 3 72 sq m 6 to 7 persons Luggage 3 000 lbs 1 360 kg 300 lbs 136 kg For vehicles equipped with Fold in Floor seating the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs 45 kg Ref...

Page 550: ...GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch Consider the following items when co...

Page 551: ...at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Perform the maintenance listed in the M...

Page 552: ...e used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Continued WARNING Continued Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK For four wheel drive vehic...

Page 553: ...l Infor mation in Starting And Operating for the proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An el...

Page 554: ...and they should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances Towing Requirements Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven pin wir...

Page 555: ...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 553 ...

Page 556: ...LY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation then change the trans mission fluid and filter as specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater th...

Page 557: ... temporarily RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front OK Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 ...

Page 558: ...the front wheels onto the tow dolly 3 Firmly apply the parking brake Place the transmis sion in PARK 4 Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly follow ing the dolly manufacturer s instructions 5 Release the parking brake CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle Damage to the drive train will result CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission d...

Page 559: ...Usage Precautions 563 Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT 565 䡵 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 571 Torque Specifications 571 䡵 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING IF EQUIPPED 573 Jack Location 574 Spare Tire Removal 574 To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut 575 Spare Tire Tools 577 Spare Tire Removal Instructions 579 Preparations For Jacking 581 Jacking Instructions 582 Securing The Compact Spare Tire 589 6 ...

Page 560: ...nstallation 591 䡵 JUMP STARTING 593 Preparations For Jump Start 594 Jump Starting Procedure 595 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 597 䡵 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 598 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 600 558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 561: ... is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed NOTE There are steps tha...

Page 562: ...r If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot TIREFIT KIT IF EQUIPPED Small punctures up to 6 mm in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire TIREFIT can be used in out...

Page 563: ...t is stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area 1 Open the liftgate 2 Turn the two rear left side trim panel latches to release the trim panel TIREFIT Kit Location TIREFIT Kit 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 ...

Page 564: ... the Black Air Pump Hose 7 when selecting this mode Selecting Sealant Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and turn to this position to inject the TIRE FIT Sealant and to inflate the tire Use the Sealant Hose clear hose 6 when selecting this mode TIREFIT Components 1 Sealant Bottle 5 Mode Select Knob 2 Deflation Button 6 Sealant Hose Clear 3 Pressure Gauge 7 Air Pump Hose Black 4 Power Button 8 Pow...

Page 565: ...he TIREFIT Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 prior to the expiration date printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label to assure optimum operation of the system Refer to Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT section F Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement The Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 are a one tire application use and need to be replaced after each use Always replace these component...

Page 566: ... the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them The TIREFIT Sealant is only in tended to seal punctures less than 6 mm diameter in the tread of your vehicle Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses WARNING Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIR...

Page 567: ...is any contact with eyes or skin Change clothing as soon as possible if there is any contact with clothing Continued WARNING Continued TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex In case of an allergic reaction or rash consult a physician immediately Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children If swallowed rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting Consult ...

Page 568: ...d of the hose 3 Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire 4 Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose 6 onto the valve stem 5 Uncoil the Power Plug 8 and insert the plug into the vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet NOTE Do not remove foreign objects e g screws or nails from the tire C Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated...

Page 569: ...r assistance NOTE If the Mode Select Knob 5 is on Air Mode and the pump is operating air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose 7 only not the Sealant Hose 6 If the sealant white fluid does flow through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through hose typically takes 30 70 seconds As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose 6 the Pressure Gauge 3 ca...

Page 570: ...ticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle 1 and place the sticker on the instru ment panel 3 Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose 6 from the valve stem reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage location Quickly proceed to D Drive Ve hicle CAUTION The metal end fitting from Power Plug 8 may get hot after use so it should be handled c...

Page 571: ...replaced Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you E After Driving Pull over to a safe location Refer to Whenever You Stop to Use TIREFIT before continuing 1 Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and turn to the Air Mode position 2 Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicle s 12 Volt power outlet 3 Uncoil t...

Page 572: ...install the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet 3 Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle 4 Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center 5 Replace the Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos sible Refer to F Sealant Bottle and Hose Re...

Page 573: ...lant Hose 6 and return the hose to its storage area located on the bottom of the air pump 7 Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the vehicle WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper lug nut bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts bolts should be torqued us...

Page 574: ... 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 Torque Patterns 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 575: ... Continued WARNING Continued 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 jack The jack is designed to...

Page 576: ...er Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by means of a cable winch mechanism The spare tire drive nut is located on the floor under a plastic cap at the front of the floor console or under front super console forward bin liner Jack And Tool Location 574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 577: ...d lower the spare tire you will need to refer to one of the following center console configurations Super Console For vehicles equipped with the Super Console the spare tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console Spare Tire Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 ...

Page 578: ... tire winch drive nut 2 Open the front drawer to expose the storage compart ment 3 Remove the liner from the console s storage compart ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut Super Console 1 Lower Drawer 2 Front Drawer 3 Front Drawer Liner Drive Nut Access 576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 579: ...Spare Tire Tools The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as sembled into a spare tire hook to remove the compact spare tire cover assembly from under the vehicle or a Winch T handle to raise lower the compact spare tire cover assembly Winch Cover Assembly Plug If Equipped 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 ...

Page 580: ...Assembled T handle A Spare Tire Hook T handle B Extension 1 C Extension 2 Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A Spare Tire Hook T handle B Extension 1 C Extension 2 578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 581: ...rive nut 2 Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle CAUTION The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T handle only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch Spare Tire And Cover 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERG...

Page 582: ... either front tire is flat it may be necessary to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire cover assembly from under the vehicle 4 Stand the tire cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs together Push the retainer through the spare tire to release it from the wheel Pulling Spare Tire 580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 583: ...ge 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 Removing Wheel Spacer 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 ...

Page 584: ...le before raising the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle ...

Page 585: ...those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle NOTE Refer to the Compact Spare Tire section of Tires General Information for information about the compact spare tire its use and operation 1 Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 2 There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body T...

Page 586: ...the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated Rear jack locations are between a pair of down facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body Jack Locations Rear Jacking Locations 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 587: ...Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and is located 6 in 150 mm from door edge Rear Jack Engaged Front Jack Locations 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 ...

Page 588: ...t under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift 3 Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged 4 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right using the swivel wrench Raise the vehicle only until the ...

Page 589: ...off Then pull the wheel off the hub 6 Install the compact spare tire Lightly tighten the lug nuts CAUTION Be sure to mount the compact spare tire with the valve stem facing outward The vehicle could be damaged if the compact spare tire is mounted incorrectly WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure ...

Page 590: ...ompact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo area Do not stow the deflated tire in the compact spare tire location Have the full sized tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible 11 Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle Reassemble the winch handle extensions to form a T and fit the winch T handle over the drive nut Rotate the nut to the right until the winch mechanism ...

Page 591: ...pare tire with the cover assembly in the place provided CAUTION The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T handle only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch 2 Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle 3 Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down and ...

Page 592: ... and serious personal injury 4 Using the winch T handle rotate the drive nut to the right until the compact spare tire cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle 5 Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the winch mechanism click three times It cannot be overtightened Check under the vehicle to ensure the compact spare tire cover assembly is positioned c...

Page 593: ... with wheel covers install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap 1 Valve Stem 4 Wheel Cover 2 Valve Notch 5 Mounting Stud 3 Wheel Lug Nut 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 ...

Page 594: ...l injury 5 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 6 Refer to Torque Specifications in this section for proper wheel lug nut torque 7 After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 1 Mount the road tire on the axle 2 Install the remaining lug nuts ...

Page 595: ...r vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or...

Page 596: ... as rings watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the...

Page 597: ...result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle Connecting The Jumper Cables 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post of the vehicle with the discharged battery 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper ca...

Page 598: ...ne in the vehicle with the discharged battery 6 Once the engine is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis charged battery 2 Disconnect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 3 Disconnect the posit...

Page 599: ...he least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure Allow the en gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking motion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the r...

Page 600: ...le and tires A tire could Continued WARNING Continued explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position yo...

Page 601: ...ar tool into the access hole and push and hold the override release lever forward 6 Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 7 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL 8 Reinstall the shift lever override access cover Shift Lever Override Access Cover 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 ...

Page 602: ...ifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose following equip ment manufacturer s instructions Use of safety chains is mandatory Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brackets State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed If ...

Page 603: ...mission may result The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not available and the transmission is operable the vehicle may be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground under the following conditions The transmission must be in NEUTRAL The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles 24 km The towing speed must not e...

Page 604: ...se severe transmission damage Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 602 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 605: ...ND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS 607 䡵 REPLACEMENT PARTS 609 䡵 DEALER SERVICE 609 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 610 Engine Oil 611 Engine Oil Filter 613 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 613 Exhaust System 614 Maintenance Free Battery 616 Air Conditioner Maintenance 617 Body Lubrication 620 Windshield Wiper Blades 620 Cooling System 622 Brake System 628 Automatic Transmission 630 7 ...

Page 606: ...CLE STORAGE 648 䡵 REPLACEMENT BULBS 648 䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT 649 Headlamps 650 Front Park Turn Signal Lamps 650 Fog Lamps 650 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal Side Marker And Backup Lamps 651 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 652 License Lamp 652 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 653 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 654 Engine 654 Chassis 655 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 607: ...e Coolant Reservoir 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill 4 Battery 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 5 Totally Integrated Power Module Fuses 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 ...

Page 608: ...rs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and driveability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is run...

Page 609: ...ISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states that require an Inspection and Mainte nance I M this check verifies the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is functioning and is not on when the engine is running and that the OBD II ...

Page 610: ...u should not proceed to the I M station The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD II system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD II system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery fail...

Page 611: ...ations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehic...

Page 612: ...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 613: ...sult in a MAX reading on these engines CAUTION Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for further informa tion NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals...

Page 614: ...approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 such as Pennzoil Shell Helix or equivalent is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to the Engine Com partment illustration in ...

Page 615: ...filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer s engines have...

Page 616: ...efficient service MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom mended Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is dam...

Page 617: ...ystem can con tact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor mance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In th...

Page 618: ...ne and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wi...

Page 619: ... after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and are identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion If a fast charger is used while the battery is ...

Page 620: ...requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning system as the chemicals can damage your air condi tioning components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Envir...

Page 621: ...ove box Perform the following procedure to re place the filter 1 Open the glove compartment and remove all contents 2 Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door 3 Pivot the glove compartment downward 4 Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover 5 Remove the A C air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing A C...

Page 622: ...uiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior 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 sa...

Page 623: ...pots If any of these conditions are present clean the wiper blades or replace as neces sary Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared It is located in the engine compartment and should be checked at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flu...

Page 624: ...tinued WARNING Continued 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 is hot Coolant Checks Check the engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset...

Page 625: ...THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or contains visible sediment have an authorized dealer clean and flush with OAT coolant antifreeze conforming to MS 12106 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals NOTE Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly Failur...

Page 626: ...horized dealer as soon as possible Continued CAUTION Continued 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 vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene ...

Page 627: ...2106 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 m...

Page 628: ...s WARNING Do not open hot engine cooling system Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool 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 veh...

Page 629: ...g temperature is satisfactory 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 ...

Page 630: ... 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 631: ...h 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 Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use...

Page 632: ...ted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensur...

Page 633: ...diagnosing fluid leaks Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo nents Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Fluid Level Check The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions Routin...

Page 634: ... Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on which the vehicle is ope...

Page 635: ... with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use a high quality cleaner wax such as MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint fi...

Page 636: ...otective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint on scratches as s...

Page 637: ...the wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man ner Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel For tough stains apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean damp cl...

Page 638: ...vinyl upholstery Cleaning Leather Upholstery MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom mended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft clo...

Page 639: ...rent lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution fol lowed by rinsing Do not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regula...

Page 640: ...n the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use MOPAR Total Clean a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly WARNING A frayed or torn be...

Page 641: ...inse the liner thoroughly under warm running water Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth Installation Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the corresponding openings in the drawer FUSES WARNING When replacing a blown fuse always use an ap propriate replacement fuse with the s...

Page 642: ...stem power unit systems engine system gearbox system or steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Totally Integrated Power Module Fuses The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery Refer to the appli cable Engine Compartment illustration in this section This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses A label that identifies each component m...

Page 643: ... system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the following table Totally ...

Page 644: ...Node J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node J6 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes Pump Stability Control System J7 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes Valve Stability Control System J8 40 Amp Green Power Memory Seat If Equipped J9 40 Amp Green Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle Motor Flex Fuel If Equipped J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash Manifold Tuning Valve If Equipped 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 645: ...indow Defogger J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module Trans Range J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO HI J21 20 Amp Blue Front Rear Washer J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module M1 15 Amp Blue Rear Center Brake Lamp Brake Switch M2 20 Amp Yellow Front Fog Lamps M3 20 Amp Yellow Front Rear Axle Locker Vacuum Pum...

Page 646: ...ower Outlet 2 BATT ACC SELECT Center Seat or with Console Rear M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat If Equipped M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat If Equipped M10 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw Video System Satellite Radio DVD Hands Free Module Universal Garage Door Opener Vanity Lamp Streaming Video Module If Equipped M11 10 Amp Red Climate Control System M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier Radio 644 MAINTAIN...

Page 647: ...ction Control Switch Tire Pressure Moni tor Glow Plug Module If Equipped M16 10 Amp Red Airbag Module Occupant Classification Module M17 15 Amp Blue Left Tail License Park Lamp Running Lamps M18 15 Amp Blue Right Tail Park Run Lamp M19 25 Amp Natural Powertrain M20 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Light Switch Bank Steering Column Module Switch Steering Wheel M21 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain M2...

Page 648: ... Switch Driver Window Switch M27 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module Keyless Entry Module M28 10 Amp Red Powertrain Transmission Control Module M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module M30 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module Power Folding Mirror M31 20 Amp Yellow Back Up Lamps M32 10 Amp Red Airbag Module THATCHUM If Equipped M33 10 Amp Red Powertrain 646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 649: ...iesel If Equipped M35 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 3 Instrument Panel or with Console Center M37 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes Stability Control Stop Lamp Fuel Pump M38 25 Amp Natural Door Lock Unlock Motors Liftgate Lock Unlock Motors The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit breaker located in the Totally Integrated Power Module 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 ...

Page 650: ...of service for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com pressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Center Rear Dome Lamp 578 Center Rear Reading Lamps 578 Front Door Courtesy Lamp 578 Front...

Page 651: ...Bulb Number Center High Mounted Stop Lamp LED Serviced at Autho rized Dealer Backup Lamp 3157 License 168 NOTE 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 BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo spheric conditions This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change t...

Page 652: ...lb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 5 Connect the wiring connector to bulb and slide red lock tab forward Front Park Turn Signal Lamps 1 Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp housing 2 Twist the turn signal socket and remove from the headlamp housing then pull the bulb out 3 Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the socket by twisting ...

Page 653: ...ith rubbing alcohol 2 Disconnect the wire harness from the bulb 3 Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the fog lamp until it locks into place Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal Side Marker And Backup Lamps 1 Raise the liftgate 2 Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two screws from the inboard side Use a fiber stick or similar tool to g...

Page 654: ...LED lamps that are not serviceable separately The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly See your authorized dealer License Lamp The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light bar and above the license plate 1 Using a small screwdriver press inward the locking tab on the outboard side of the lamp assembly and pull down on the lamp assembly for removal 2 Twist and remove the socket from ...

Page 655: ...Liters Cooling System 3 6L Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12106 13 4 Quarts 12 6 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level Add 2 9 Qts 2 8 L if equipped with a rear heater 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 ...

Page 656: ... Material Standard MS 12106 Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the require ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 such as MOPAR Pennzoil and Shell Helix Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Sele...

Page 657: ...ffect the function or performance of your transmission We recommend MOPAR ATF 4 Fluid Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 ...

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Page 659: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 658 Maintenance Chart 660 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 660: ...d as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for...

Page 661: ... maintenance intervals At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Change oil and filter Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregu lar wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums h...

Page 662: ...40 000 150 000 Or Years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Or Kilometers 32 000 48 000 64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints X X X X X Inspect front suspension tie rod ends boot seals and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings replace as necessary X X X X X X X 8 M A I N T E N A...

Page 663: ...48 000 64 000 80 000 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X X Replace cabin air conditioning filter X X X X X X X Replace spark plugs 3 6L engine X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever comes first X X 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANC...

Page 664: ...128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your ve hicle for any of the following po lice taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing X Change automatic transmission fluid and filter X Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary X The spark plug change interval is mileage based only yearly intervals do not apply 8 M A I N T E N ...

Page 665: ...nt If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 663 ...

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Page 667: ...IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 667 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 668 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 668 In Mexico Contact 669 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 669 Service Contract 669 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 670 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 671 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 671 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 671 In Canada 671 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 672 9 ...

Page 668: ...䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 673 Treadwear 673 Traction Grades 673 Temperature Grades 674 666 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 669: ...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 670: ...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 671: ...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 672: ...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 673: ...and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor...

Page 674: ...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 675: ...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 676: ...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 678: ...453 Air Conditioning Rear Zone 439 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 617 Air Conditioning System 434 Air Conditioning System Zone Control 434 Air Pressure Tires 507 Alarm Light 322 Alarm Security Alarm 18 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 373 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 623 Disposal 626 Anti Lock Warning Light 317 Appearance Care 632 Ashtray 282 Assistance Towing 162 Assist Hill...

Page 679: ... Seat 121 Body Mechanism Lubrication 620 B Pillar Location 501 Brake Assist System 485 Brake Control System Electronic 484 Brake Fluid 655 Brake System 628 Fluid Check 629 Parking 479 Warning Light 322 Brake Transmission Interlock 464 Bulb Replacement 649 Bulbs Light 124 Calibration Compass 342 Camera Rear 254 Capacities Fluid 653 Caps Filler Fuel 538 Power Steering 478 Radiator Coolant Pressure 6...

Page 680: ...at Installation 112 Install A LATCH compatible Child Restraint 107 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt 109 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children 100 Child Safety Locks 50 Clean Air Gasoline 530 Climate Control 434 Clock 351 Coat Hook 289 Coin Holder 290 Cold Weather Operation 460 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 433 Compact Spare Tire 512 Compass 341 Compass Calibration 342 Compass...

Page 681: ...or Cap 626 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 623 Corrosion Protection 632 Cupholders 279 Customer Assistance 667 Data Recorder Event 91 Daytime Running Lights 227 Dealer Service 609 Defroster Windshield 122 Delay Intermittent Wipers 233 Diagnostic System Onboard 606 Dimmer Control 228 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 631 Oil Engine 611 Power Steering 478 Disabled Vehicle Towing 600 Disposal Antifree...

Page 682: ... Cruise Control 240 Electronic Stability Control ESC 486 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 328 Emergency In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher 559 Jacking 573 Jump Starting 593 Overheating 559 Emission Control System Maintenance 607 Engine Air Cleaner 613 Block Heater 462 Break In Recommendations 119 Checking Oil Level 611 Compartment 605 Compartment Identification 605 Coolant Antifreeze 622 ...

Page 683: ...Filler Location Fuel 321 Filters Air Cleaner 613 Air Conditioning 453 Engine Oil 613 Engine Oil Disposal 613 Flashers Hazard Warning 559 Turn Signal 124 Flash To Pass 231 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 537 Engine Oil 536 Fuel Requirements 534 Maintenance 537 Replacement Parts 537 Starting 537 Flooded Engine Starting 460 Floor Console 290 Fluid Capacities 653 Fluid Leaks 124 Fluid Level Chec...

Page 684: ...nol 530 Filler Cap Gas Cap 321 Filler Door Gas Cap 321 Gasoline 529 Gauge 321 Light 325 Materials Added 532 Methanol 530 Octane Rating 529 Requirements 529 Saver Mode 338 Tank Capacity 653 Fuel Flexible 534 Fueling 538 Fuel Optimizer 338 Fuel Saver 338 Fuses 639 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 260 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 538 Gasoline Clean Air 530 Gasoline Fuel 529 Conserving 338 Gasoline Reformulated...

Page 685: ...tanding Water 476 Hazard Warning Flasher 559 Headlights Bulb Replacement 650 Cleaning 637 Lights On Reminder 227 Passing 231 Replacing 650 Time Delay 226 Washers 225 Head Restraints 194 Heated Mirrors 136 Heater 434 Heater Engine Block 462 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 231 Hill Start Assist 491 Hitches Trailer Towing 546 HomeLink Garage Door Opener 260 Hood Release 222 Hook Coat 289 Igni...

Page 686: ...636 Interior Lights 228 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 233 Introduction 4 iPod USB MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio 183 Jack Location 574 Jack Operation 573 Jump Starting 593 Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs 18 Programming Additional Transmitters 18 Key In Reminder 16 Keyless Entry System 21 Key Replacement 17 Keys 13 Key Sentry Immobilizer 16 Lane Change Assist 231 Lap Shoulder Belt...

Page 687: ...rogram ESP Indicator 489 Engine Temperature Warning 326 Exterior 124 Fog 227 Hazard Warning Flasher 559 Headlights 650 Headlights On Reminder 227 High Beam Indicator 314 High Beam Low Beam Select 231 Illuminated Entry 20 Interior 228 License 652 Lights On Reminder 227 Low Fuel 325 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 319 Oil Pressure 325 Park 650 Passing 231 Reading 256 Rear Servicing 651 Rear Tail ...

Page 688: ... Lubrication Body 620 Luggage Rack Roof Rack 299 Lug Nuts 571 Maintenance Free Battery 616 Maintenance Procedures 610 Maintenance Schedule 658 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 319 Manual Service 672 Map Reading Lights 256 Memory Feature Memory Seat 217 Memory Seat 135 Methanol 530 Mini Trip Computer 339 Mirrors 132 Automatic Dimming 133 Electric Remote 135 Exterior Folding 134 Heated 136 M...

Page 689: ...t 316 Oil Engine 611 Capacity 653 Change Interval 611 Checking 611 Disposal 613 Filter 613 Filter Disposal 613 Identification Logo 612 Materials Added to 613 Recommendation 611 Synthetic 613 Viscosity 612 Oil Filter Selection 613 Onboard Diagnostic System 606 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 260 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 132 Overhead Console 256 Overhead Travel Informati...

Page 690: ...eering Fluid 655 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 75 Preparation for Jacking 581 Pretensioners Seat Belts 69 Programmable Electronic Features 343 Radial Ply Tires 509 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 626 Radio Operation 433 Radio Remote Controls 431 Rear Air Conditioning 439 Rear Camera 254 Rear Cross Path 144 Rear Heater 439 Rear ParkSense System 244 Rearview Mirrors 132 Rear Window Features 298 Re...

Page 691: ...Oil Change Indicator 316 Restraint Head 194 Restraints Child 92 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck 597 Roof Rack Luggage Rack 299 Rotation Tires 519 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 121 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 123 Safety Defects Reporting 671 Safety Exhaust Gas 120 Safety Information Tire 495 Safety Tips 119 Satellite Radio Antenna 373 Schedule Maintenance 658 Seat Belt Maintenance 638 Seat Belt Reminde...

Page 692: ...zer 16 Sentry Key Replacement 17 Service Assistance 667 Service Contract 669 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 319 Service Manuals 672 Settings Personal 343 Setting the Clock 351 Shift Lever Override 598 Shoulder Belts 60 Side Airbag 86 Signals Turn 124 Sliding Door 45 Snow Chains Tire Chains 517 Snow Tires 510 Spare Tire 512 Speed Control Cruise Control 240 Speedometer 321 Starting ...

Page 693: ...rage 257 Sun Roof 270 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 76 Sway Control Trailer 490 Synthetic Engine Oil 613 System Remote Starting 31 Tachometer 314 Telescoping Steering Column 236 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 442 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 324 Tilt Steering Column 236 Tire and Loading Information Placard 501 TIREFIT 560 Tire Markings 495 Tires 123 Aging Life of Tires 515 Air Pressu...

Page 694: ...Tire Safety Information 495 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 548 Torque Converter Clutch 474 Towing 543 24 Hour Towing Assistance 162 Disabled Vehicle 600 Guide 547 Recreational 555 Weight 547 Towing Assistance 162 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome 555 Traction 475 Traction Control 484 Traction Control Switch 484 Trailer Sway Control TSC 490 Trailer Towing 543 Cooling System Tips 554 Hitches 546 Minim...

Page 695: ...ting Instructions Auxiliary Mode 358 Operating Instructions CD Mode 353 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 350 Playing MP3 Files 355 Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio 372 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 359 Playing MP3 Files 368 Uconnect phone 160 Umbrella Holder 285 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 673 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 376 Universal Transmitter 260...

Page 696: ...rning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 314 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 670 Washer Adding Fluid 621 Washing Vehicle 633 Water Driving Through 476 Wind Buffeting 45 Window Fogging 453 Windows 40 Power 40 Rear Vent 40 Windshield Defroster 122 Windshield Washers 232 Windshield Wiper Blades 620 Wiper Blade Replacement 620 Wipers Intermittent 232 Zone Control Temperature Control 43...

Page 697: ...ld be used in mounting s Magnets may affect the accuracy s on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special pre...

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