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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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DOOR LOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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Auto-Down Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
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Reset Auto-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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LIFTGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . .32

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Seat Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . . . . . .44

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Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . .81

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SAFETY TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

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Transporting Passengers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

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Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for 2014 SRT Viper

Page 1: ...Viper SRT O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 5 ...

Page 2: ...eptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op tional 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 P...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 219 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 361 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 369 10 INDEX 379 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: ...icle 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 section...

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

Page 8: ... NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from outside the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the top surface of the right hand side tunnel frame rail near the center of the vehicle the outboard facing surface of the right hand side B Pillar frame rail as well as the Automobile Information Disclo sure La...

Page 9: ...FICATIONS 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 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 11: ...eys 15 Customer Key Programming 16 General Information 16 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM 17 Rearming Of The System 17 To Arm The System 17 To Disarm The System 18 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY 19 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 20 To Unlock The Doors 20 To Lock The Doors 21 To Unlatch The Liftgate 21 Using The Panic Alarm 21 Programming Additional Transmitters 22 Transmitter Battery Replacement 22 2 ...

Page 12: ...E 30 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 32 Seat Belt Systems 33 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 44 Child Restraints 70 Transporting Pets 81 䡵 BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 81 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 82 Transporting Passengers 82 Exhaust Gas 82 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 83 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 84 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 13: ...s the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is in the passenger compartment The Keyless Ignition Node KIN has four operating positions three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position The three positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The fourth position is START during start RUN will illuminate NOTE In case the ignition...

Page 14: ...he glove box You can keep the emergency key with you when valet park ing To remove the emergency key slide the mechanical latch on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand NOTE In the event that the FOB does not start the vehicle FOB not Found message use the FOB nose furthest point from key ring and push the start button FOB replaces the fing...

Page 15: ...outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle Never leave children ...

Page 16: ...en or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle place the ignition in the OFF and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The s...

Page 17: ... running for longer than 10 seconds it indicates that there is a fault in the system Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer CAUTION Do not make modifications or alterations to the immobilizer system Modifications or alterations to the immobilization system may result in a loss of security protection The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not com patib...

Page 18: ... all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer Customer Key Programming Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interfer...

Page 19: ... Vehicle Security Alarm 1 Make sure the vehicle ignition system is in the OFF position 2 Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and or passenger door open Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter 3 If any doors are open close them Entering The Liftgate With The System Armed NOTE Using the key...

Page 20: ...e you a false alarm If one of the previ ously described arming sequences has occurred the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will rem...

Page 21: ... The interior lights will turn on remain on for approxi mately 30 seconds and then fade to off if any of the following occur A door is opened using the outside door handle and then closed A door is unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The interior lights will turn on remain on for about four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened using the inside door handle NOTE None ...

Page 22: ...ights will flash to acknowledge the signal and the illuminated entry system will turn on Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information NOTE The Door Unlock Indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster when one or both doors are unlocked Remote Key Unlock Driver Door Both Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the dr...

Page 23: ...and the park lights and turn signal lights will flash to acknowl edge the signal Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter This feature can be turned on or turned off To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To Unlatch The Liftgate Push t...

Page 24: ...l Transmitters Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Remove the emergen...

Page 25: ...ery by turning the back cover over battery facing downward and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar then replace the battery When replacing the battery match the sign on the battery to the sign on the inside of the battery clip located on the back cover Avoid touching the Emergency Key Removal Separating The RKE Transmitter Case 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH...

Page 26: ... NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio statio...

Page 27: ... the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is on each door trim panel Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of a collision lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehi...

Page 28: ...r will allow the locks to operate If a door is open and the ignition is in the ACC or ON RUN position a chime will sound as a reminder to remove the Key Fob NOTE The Door Unlock Indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster when one or both doors are unlocked Automatic Door Locks The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled When enabled the door locks will lock automatically when ...

Page 29: ... unlocked Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming To change the current setting refer to Uconnect Set tings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver s door control both of the door windows Power Window Switches 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST...

Page 30: ...n or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave the Continued WARNING Continued ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode Occupants particularly unattended children can become en trapped by the windows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Auto Down Feature Both power win...

Page 31: ... due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure If this happens pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually If the window detects an obstacle 10 times in a row the auto up feature unlearns WARNING There is no anti pinch protection when the window is almost closed Be sure to clear all objects from the window ...

Page 32: ...ss Entry RKE transmitter the manual lock cylin der located on the rear panel or by activating either of the power door lock switches located on the door trim panels To unlock the liftgate with the RKE transmitter push the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter two times Once unlocked the liftgate can be opened or closed To open the liftgate push the LIFTGATE RELEASE switch Rear Panel Manual Lock C...

Page 33: ...m Sys tem for additional information The liftgate ajar icon will illuminate in the Driver Infor mation Display DID when the liftgate is open WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open ...

Page 34: ...nimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag 1 Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat 2 If a child from 2 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child restraint must ride in the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to Child Restraints 3 Children that are not big enough to wear the ...

Page 35: ...numbers are provided under If You Need Assistance WARNING Never place a rear facing child restraint in front of an air bag A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rear facing child restraint Only use a rear facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat Seat Belt Systems Buckle up even though you are...

Page 36: ...entire duration or until the respective seat belts are buckled After the sequence completes the Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are buckled The driver should instruct all other occu pants to buckle their seat belts If an outboard front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 MPH 8 km h BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual...

Page 37: ...eing thrown out of the vehicle WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belt even though you have air bags In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck led up Y...

Page 38: ... than one person no matter what their size Continued WARNING Continued A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision The seat belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into yo...

Page 39: ...i sion Continued WARNING Continued A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the seat belt system periodically ...

Page 40: ...eat belt to go around your lap 3 When the seat belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips 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 Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Pl...

Page 41: ...tion If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 inches 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 to create a fold that begin...

Page 42: ...t Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if when worn the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant s body is LESS than 6 inches Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision Only use the Seat...

Page 43: ...by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the air bags the preten sioners are single use items A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seat...

Page 44: ...etract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant s mid section Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click In Automatic Locking Mode the shoulder belt is auto matically pre locked The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The Automatic Locking Mode is available on...

Page 45: ...tion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted 3 Allow the seat belt to retract As the seat belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the ve...

Page 46: ...t have a harness for restraining the child Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag Warning Light Steering Wheel and Column Instrument Panel Knee Impact Bolsters Advanced Front Air Bags Supplemental Side Air Bags Seat Belt Pretenioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch Seat ...

Page 47: ...d in the center of the steering wheel The passen ger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instru ment panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Impact Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags 2 Driver And Passenger Knee Impact Bolster 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 ...

Page 48: ...vides 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 or other system components The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment A low energy output is used in less severe collisions A higher energy output is used for more s...

Page 49: ...ctivated The PAD Indicator Light illuminates the words PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF to show that the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not inflate during a collision WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bags to inflate Do not put a...

Page 50: ...es and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of impact Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration 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 ...

Page 51: ... a category other than a prop erly seated adult This could be a child teenager or even an adult WARNING Never place a rear facing child restraint in front of an air bag A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rear facing child restraint Only use a rear facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat T...

Page 52: ...t based on occupant classification Bladder The Bladder is located beneath the passenger seat cush ion foam The Bladder sends signals to the OCM for classifying the occupant in the front passenger seat Any weight on the seat will be sensed by the Bladder In order for the OCS to operate as designed it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt Prope...

Page 53: ...facing child restraint The front passenger seat is occupied by a child including a child seated in a forward facing child restraint or booster seat The front passenger seat is occupied by a small pas senger including a small adult The front passenger is not properly seated or his her weight is taken off of the seat for a period of time Seated Properly 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 54: ...seat PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF DEACTIVATED Passenger Seat Occupant Status Passenger Advanced Air Bag Disabled Indicator Light PAD Status Passenger Air Bag Status Child including a child seated in a forward facing child re straint or booster seat PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF DEACTIVATED Small adult PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF DEACTIVATED Properly seated adult NOT ILLUMI NATED ACTIVATED When the right front passenge...

Page 55: ...ty or when very light objects are placed on the seat the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not inflate even though the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated The PAD Indicator Light should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly seated in the front passen ger seat Drivers and adult passengers should verify that the PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding i...

Page 56: ... to allow the OCS to detect the adult passenger s seated weight to activate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag 1 Turn off the vehicle and have the adult passenger step out of the vehicle 2 Remove any extra materials from the passenger seat such as cushions pads seat covers seat massagers blankets extra clothing etc 3 Place the seatback in the full upright position 4 Have the adult passenger sit ...

Page 57: ... a rear seat Lighter Weight Passengers Including Small Adults When a lighter weight passenger including a small adult occupies the passenger seat the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may be deactivated Therefore the Passen ger Advanced Front Air Bag may or may not deploy for a lighter weight passenger including a small adult de pending on size who is seated in the front passenger seat This does no...

Page 58: ...omfortably on or near the floor Do Not Decrease The Passenger s Total Seated Weight On The Passenger Seat The front passenger s seated weight must be properly positioned on the front passenger seat Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death The OCS deter mines the most probable classification of the occupant that it detects The OCS bladder will detect the front passenger s decreased se...

Page 59: ...etects The OCS bladder will detect the front passenger s increased seated weight which may result in activation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in a collision and serious injury or death may result This does not mean that the OCS is working improperly Increasing the front passenger s seated weight on the front passenger seat may result in activation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag ...

Page 60: ...e seated weight on the front passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat Anything that may increase the front passenger s seated weight Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 61: ...n the floor under the front pas senger seat may prevent the OCS from working properly which may result in serious injury or death Continued Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 ...

Page 62: ...ct you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first placed in the on position and stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately If there is a fault present in the OCS both the PAD Indicator Light and the Air Bag Warning Light will illuminate to show that the Passenger A...

Page 63: ...dd a secondary seat cover or mat At no time should any supplemental restraint system SRS component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by FCA US LLC If the seat trim cover or cushion needs service for any reason take the vehicle to your authorized dealer Only FCA US LLC approved seat accessories may be used WARNING Unapproved m...

Page 64: ...m lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Door Integrated Side Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Door Integrated Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs SABICs may help reduce the risk of head injury to front seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts SABICs may reduce the risk of injuries in certain side impacts in addition to the injury reduction potential prov...

Page 65: ...de impacts The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC determines whether the deployment of the SABIC in a particular impact event is appropriate based on the severity and type of collision The side impact sensors aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response to impact events The system is calibrated to deploy the SABIC on the impact side of the vehicle during impacts that require SABIC occupant p...

Page 66: ...aints where appropriate are necessary for your protection in all collisions They also help keep you in position away from an inflating SABIC To get the best protection from the SABICs occupants must wear their seat belts properly and sit upright with their backs against the seats Children must be properly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat that is appropriate for the size of the child...

Page 67: ...g 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 air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the occupants as the air bags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to fric tion rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are not caused by contact wit...

Page 68: ...belt retractor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer imme diately Also have the Occupant Restraint Controller System serviced as well NOTE Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact if the comm...

Page 69: ...n the OFF position or in the ACC position the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition...

Page 70: ...E If the speedometer tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC may also be disabled In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protec tion Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the air bags to protect ...

Page 71: ...ed WARNING Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way including removal or loosening tightening of seat attachment bolts take th...

Page 72: ...juries occur NOTE EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per sonal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law en forcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investig...

Page 73: ...traint for the child s size There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult seat belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to make sure you have the correct seat for your child Carefully read and follow all the instruc tions and warnings in the child restraint Owner s Manual and on all the labels attached to the c...

Page 74: ...grown the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Larger Children Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the vehicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the ...

Page 75: ...ant carrier but are still less than at least two years old Children should remain rear facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat WARNING Never place a rear facing child restraint in front of an air bag A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rear facing ch...

Page 76: ...and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle do not ...

Page 77: ...he 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 belt cross the child s shoulder between their neck and arm 4 Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as possible touching the child s thighs and not their stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of...

Page 78: ...d to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor 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 Refer ...

Page 79: ...ter of the seating position Move the vehicle seat as far rearward as possible to keep the child as far from the advanced passenger air bag as possible 2 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 Pull on the webbing to ...

Page 80: ...r directions to attach a tether anchor 9 Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage WARNING Do not attach a tether strap for a rear facing car seat to any location in front of the car seat including the seat fra...

Page 81: ...ttach a child restraint tether strap to the anchor 1 Move the seat forward 2 Move the seatback to its full forward position 3 Remove the child tether access cover by prying either side with a screwdriver or similar tool as shown Child Seat Tether Access Cover 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 ...

Page 82: ...ook through either opening in the seatback underneath the head restraint 5 Attach the tether hook to the anchor loop 6 Move the seat to its farthest rearward position Apply body pressure to the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched 7 Return the seatback to an upright position Child Seat Tether Anchor Tether Hook 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 83: ...pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the drivetrain engine transmission and rear axle in your new vehicle Following these few simple guidelines is all that is necessary for a good break in For the first 500 miles 800 km Keep your vehicle speed below the legal posted speed limit and your engine speed below 4...

Page 84: ...build up may cause serious injury or death Continued WARNING Continued It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and u...

Page 85: ...le body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the com plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connectio...

Page 86: ...the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper able Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and...

Page 87: ...r Latches Check for proper 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 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 ...

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Page 89: ...ATS 94 Manual Seats 94 Power Seats 97 Non Adjustable Head Restraints 99 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 100 䡵 LIGHTS 102 Headlight Switch 102 Automatic Headlights 103 Headlights On With Wipers Available With Automatic Headlights Only 103 Headlight Time Delay 103 Daytime Running Lights 104 Lights On Reminder 104 Multifunction Lever 105 Turn Signals 105 3 ...

Page 90: ...RING COLUMN 111 䡵 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS 112 Adjustable Foot Rest 114 䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 114 To Activate 115 To Set A Desired Speed 116 To Deactivate 116 To Resume Speed 116 To Vary The Speed Setting 116 To Accelerate For Passing 118 䡵 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED 118 䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED 120 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink 121 Programming A Rolling Code 122 Progra...

Page 91: ...s 127 General Information 129 䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 129 Auxiliary Jumper Harness 132 䡵 CUPHOLDERS IF EQUIPPED 134 䡵 STORAGE 134 Glove Compartment 134 Console Features 135 Door Storage 137 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 138 Rear Window Defroster 138 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ...

Page 92: ...ehind you This feature will be defaulted on and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse If Equipped the rearview mirror contains an ASSIST and a 9 1 1 button 9 1 1 Call Push the 9 1 1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Mirror 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 93: ...ional fees may apply for roadside Assistance Uconnect Access Customer Care In vehicle support for Uconnect Access and Uconnect Access Via Mobile features Vehicle Customer Care Total support for all other vehicle issues 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 Outs...

Page 94: ...f a vehicle seen in the passenger side mirror Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver side door trim panel The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but tons and a four way mirror control switch To adjust a mirror push either the L left or R right to select the mirror that you want to adjust NOTE A light in the selected button will illuminate indicating the mirro...

Page 95: ...ws for the direction that you want the mirror to move Vanity Mirror A vanity mirror is on the passenger side sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upward Vanity Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ...

Page 96: ...le 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 Manual Seats Forward And Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat near the floor Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear ward Release the bar...

Page 97: ...djusters have latched Seat Height Adjustment The seat height adjustment lever is located on the out board side of the seat Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height Height Adjustment Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ...

Page 98: ...ARNING 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 Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is ...

Page 99: ...itch forward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position has been reached Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached Power Seat Switch 3 UNDERSTA...

Page 100: ...t 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 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...

Page 101: ...ure of the seatback and are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact The seatback should be properly adjusted to an upright position where the head restraint is positioned as close as possible to the back of your head WARNING Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position Otherwise the seat will not provide the proper stability...

Page 102: ... back side area of the drivers front fender to gain access to the hood release lever 2 Pull the hood release lever rearward to release the hood latches Hood Release Lever Location Hood Release Lever 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 103: ...ge trucks pass by Strong gusts of wind may damage the hood Al ways close the hood in such situations To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Simply lower the hood until it is open approximately 18 in 46 cm and then drop it This should secure both latches If both latches did not secure a slight push effort in the same area used for opening the hood front of wiper arm needs to be...

Page 104: ...is located on the left side of the instrument panel This switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instru ment panel lights instrument panel light dimming and interior lights Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight parking light and instrument...

Page 105: ... after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position and programmable feature is set to ON In addition the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature NOTE The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System Refer to Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understan...

Page 106: ...er information Daytime Running Lights The LED Daytime Running Lights will come on when ever the engine is running and the park brake is off The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driving NOTE If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Yo...

Page 107: ...eration of the front and rear turn signal lights NOTE If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective A Turn Signal On message will appear in the Driver Information Display DID and a continuous chime will sound if the...

Page 108: ...dlights until the lever is released Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened To protect the battery the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the LOCK position This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open This includes the glove box light and the trunk light To restore inte...

Page 109: ...hts or headlights on will increase the brightness of the instru ment panel lights and ambient lighting Interior Light Control Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position Dimmer Control Interior Lights 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ...

Page 110: ...INDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON RUN or ACC position The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Rotate the end of th...

Page 111: ...ield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off Continued CAUTION Continued In cold weather always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the Park posi tion before turning off the engine If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted Always remove any bu...

Page 112: ... the delay range the wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob is released It will then resume the intermit tent interval previously selected If the washer knob is pushed while in the off position the wiper will turn on and cycle approximately three times after the wash knob is released To prevent freeze up of your windshield washer system in cold weather select a solution or mi...

Page 113: ... turned on or off using the Uconnect System Refer to Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TILT STEERING COLUMN The tilt release lever is located below the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column To tilt the column simply pull the release lever rearward toward you and then move the steering wheel upward ...

Page 114: ...iver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position This feature allows the brake accelerator and clutch pedal to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left side of the steering column Push the switch forward to move the pedals forward toward the front of the vehicle Push the switch rearward to move...

Page 115: ...pedals to a position that allows full pedal travel Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat pedal position CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become lim ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path WARNING Do not adju...

Page 116: ...rench loosen the nut on the pedal 3 Slide the pedal either forward or backward and rotate it upward or downward as desired 4 Tighten the nut being careful not to over tighten it ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 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 ...

Page 117: ...ol ON OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button to activate the Electronic Speed Control The Cruise Indicator Light in the Driver Infor mation Display DID will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use Electronic Speed Control Buttons...

Page 118: ...p on the brake pedal pushing the CANCEL button manually accelerating 10 mph 16 km h above the set speed or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with out erasing the set speed memory Pushing the ON OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RES button and ...

Page 119: ...ll continue to increase until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Decrease Speed When the Electronic Speed Control is set you can de crease speed by pushing the SET button The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped Refer to Under standing Your Instrument Panel for more information The speed decrement shown is depen...

Page 120: ...uipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever gear selector is put into REVERSE The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear license plate The image will be displayed in the touchscreen display along with a caution note to check entire surroundings across the top o...

Page 121: ... enabled active guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected backup path based on the steering wheel position When enabled fixed guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of the vehicle Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone Zone ...

Page 122: ...bstacle or object in your drive path Continued CAUTION Continued To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recom mended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens clean the lens rinse with water and d...

Page 123: ...ge before you begin programming For more efficient programming and accurate transmis sion of the radio frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and push and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons I and III for up 20 seconds...

Page 124: ...g A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu factured after 1995 These garage door openers can be identified by the LEARN or TRAIN button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 1 Place the ignition in the ON RUN posi...

Page 125: ...ly be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener device motor Firmly push and release the LEARN or TRAIN ING button On some garage door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pushed 6 Return to the vehicl...

Page 126: ...3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you would like to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously push and hold both the HomeLink button you want to program and the hand held trans mitter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency...

Page 127: ...h Program ming A Non Rolling Code step 2 and follow all remaining steps Canadian Gate Operator Programming For programming transmitters in Canada United States that require the transmitter signals to time out after several seconds of transmission Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of trans mission which may not be long enough for Ho...

Page 128: ...longer in rare cases The garage door may open and close while you are programming 5 Push and hold the programmed HomeLink button and observe the indicator light NOTE If the indicator light stays on constantly program ming is complete and the garage door device should activate when the HomeLink button is pushed To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button...

Page 129: ...time Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle To do this push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes Note that all channels will be erased Individual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble pro...

Page 130: ... gate will open and close while you are programming the universal trans ceiver Do not program the transceiver if people pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by Federal safety standards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door ...

Page 131: ...ompli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci fications were met ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Your vehicle is equipped with two 12 Volt 13 Amp power outlet that can be used to power cellular phones small electronics and other low powered electrical acces sories One power out...

Page 132: ...d directly by the battery and powered at all times NOTE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Front Power Outlet Center Console Outlet 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 133: ...nes etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the bat tery even more quickly Only use these intermit tently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the...

Page 134: ...ce must draw less than five amps to prevent damage To install remove the mirror cover by pulling straight down and separating the cover pieces Connect the auxiliary port jumper into the unused con nector taped to the wiring bundle Connect the other end of the auxiliary port jumper to the electronic device NOTE The red wire in the bundle is the power wire and will provide the positive 12 volts to t...

Page 135: ...Re install the mirror cover and be sure to not pinch the wires that go into the electronic device Auxiliary Port Jumper Mirror Cover Installation 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 ...

Page 136: ...he center console STORAGE Glove Compartment An electronic glove compartment is located on the pas senger side of the instrument panel Push in the button to open the glove compartment Center Console Cupholders Glove Compartment 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ...s detected inside the vehicle Console Features Console Cubby Bin If Equipped An open storage area or cubby bin is located in the center console rearward of the shift lever Opened Glove Compartment Center Console Cubby Bin Location 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 ...

Page 138: ...ween the driver and passengers seat Storage Bin If Equipped There is a storage bin located between the driver and passengers seat Pull up on the release lever to open the storage bin Cargo Net Storage Location Storage Bin Location 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 139: ...n the open position Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision Door Storage The door panels contain storage areas located in the lower center area of the door panel Door Panel Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 ...

Page 140: ...ive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be peeled off ...

Page 141: ...play DID Messages 161 DID Yellow Telltales 162 DID Red Telltales 163 DID Green Telltales 165 Driver Information Display DID Selectable Menu Items 165 䡵 Uconnect SETTINGS 174 Buttons On the Faceplate 175 Buttons On The Touchscreen 175 Customer Programmable Features Personal Settings Uconnect 8 4 System Settings 175 SRT Performance Pages 189 䡵 Uconnect RADIOS IF EQUIPPED 193 䡵 iPod USB MP3 CONTROL I...

Page 142: ...inter Operation 202 Vacation Storage 203 Window Fogging and Frosting 203 Outside Air Intake 203 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 204 䡵 Uconnect VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS 205 Introducing Uconnect 205 Get Started 206 Basic Voice Commands 206 Radio 207 Media 208 Phone 209 Voice Text Reply 210 Climate 8 4AN 210 Navigation 8 4AN 211 Uconnect Access 8 4AN 212 140 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 143: ... Register 8 4AN 213 Mobile App 8 4AN 214 Voice Texting 8 4AN 214 Yelp 8 4AN 215 SiriusXM Travel Link 8 4AN 216 Additional Information 217 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 ...

Page 144: ... Speaker 7 Glove Compartment 12 Dimmer Controls 3 Instrument Cluster 8 Uconnect System 13 Headlight Switch 4 Keyless Enter N Go Start Stop Button 9 Uconnect System Hard Controls 5 Glove Compartment Lock 10 Switch Bank Screen Off Hazard Switch Back Button 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 145: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 ...

Page 146: ...at belt is unbuckled a chime will sound After the bulb check or when driving if the driver s seat belt remains unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 4 Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is ope...

Page 147: ...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 NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition is cycled to ON RUN Each time the ignition is cycled to ON RUN the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESC system wi...

Page 148: ... so then the odometer must be set at zero and a sticker 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 Menu Set Selectable Icons Recon...

Page 149: ...ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change flui...

Page 150: ...It does not show the degree of brake application 8 Tachometer This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute RPM x 1000 9 Oil Pressure Gauge Warning Light Oil Pressure Primary Gauge and Secondary gauge Warning The Oil pressure Primary and Secondary gage indicate the oil current pressure When the oil pressure falls below a specific value currently 10 psi both of the gauges will light up RED and ...

Page 151: ...icle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Ac...

Page 152: ...on of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and whee...

Page 153: ...st situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL on could cause damage to the engine Continued CAUTION Continued control system It also could affect fuel economy and driveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A m...

Page 154: ...to Electronic Speed Control in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further infor mation 16 Cruise Speed Set Value Speed value shown when set 17 DID Amber Telltale Lights When the appropriate conditions exist the following DID Amber Telltale Lights will display Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator If Equipped This light will turn on to indicate the wind shield washer fluid is low Low Fu...

Page 155: ...al turn the engine off immediately and call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To Do In Emergencies for more information Charging System This telltale shows the status of the electrical charging system If the telltale stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the vehicles non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system tellta...

Page 156: ...ke applied The telltale should turn off If the telltale remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable However see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible If the telltale is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required You may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing Oil Te...

Page 157: ...ntinue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition is cycled to the ON RUN position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 20 Park Headlight ON Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when ...

Page 158: ...m allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the switches mounted on the steering wheel The DID consists of the following Tachometer MPH KMH Vehicle Information Fuel Economy Trip A Trip B Audio Stored Messages Screen Setup Performance Diagnostics Hibernation Driver Information Display DID 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 159: ... Arrow Button Push and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and submenus Fuel Economy Trip A Trip B Au dio Stored Messages Screen Set Up RIGHT Arrow Button Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to access select the information screens or sub menu screens of a main menu item Push and hold the RIGHT arrow button for two seconds to reset displayed selected features...

Page 160: ...arrow button to return to the main menu from an info screen or submenu item NOTE Pushing the LEFT arrow button will override the DID pop up messages and return you to the menu screen DID Display DID Display 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 161: ...shown here 3 Reconfigurable Telltales Information 4 Telltales Indicators 5 Selectable Information Tach Mph Kmh Vehicle Info Fuel Economy Trip A Trip B Audio Stored Messages Screen Setup Performance Diagnostics Hibernation 6 Suspension Status The suspension status icon will illuminate in this area Refer to Starting And Operat ing for further information 7 ESC Status The ESC status icon will illumin...

Page 162: ...u item As long as there is a stored message an i will be displayed in the DID s compass outside temp line Examples of this message type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out and Low Tire Pressure NOTE Pushing the LEFT arrow button will override the DID pop up messages and return you to the menu screen Unstored Messages This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activate...

Page 163: ...n Oil Pressure Low Fuel Low Service Antilock Brake System Service Electronic Throttle Control Cruise Off Cruise Ready Cruise Set To XXX MPH Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire Pressure Warnings Service Tire Pressure System Parking Brake Engaged Brake Fluid Low Service Electronic Braking System Engine Temperature Hot Battery Voltage Low Service Electronic Throttle Control Lights On Right Turn Signal...

Page 164: ...s area will show amber caution telltales These tell tales include Low Fuel Telltale When the fuel level reaches approximately 3 0 gal 11 0 L this light will turn on and remain on until fuel is added Electronic Speed Control Ready This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON Refer to Electronic Speed Control in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information 16...

Page 165: ...engine oil level must be checked under the hood The oil level should be maintained in the SAFE zone at all times Oil level below the SAFE zone can cause the oil pressure warning lamp to illuminate under some conditions and can cause engine damage Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system If the light stays on or comes on while driving turn off some of the...

Page 166: ...g immediate service is required You may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion As temperatures rise and the gauge ap proaches H this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold Further overheating will cau...

Page 167: ...row buttons until the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the DID Tachometer Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Tachometer icon is highlighted in the DID Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to change the display between full tachometer or digital speedometer MPH To km h Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the MPH to km h icon is high lighted in the...

Page 168: ...or more tires have low pressure the tire pressure values in each corner of the ICON with the pressure value of the low tire displayed in a different color than the other tire pressure value If the Tire Pressure system requires service Service Tire Pressure System is displayed Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset Push and release the LEFT arrow button to return to the main m...

Page 169: ...ush and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Intake Air Temp is highlighted in the DID Push and release the RIGHT arrow button and the intake air temperature will be displayed Current Power Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Current Power is highlighted in the DID Push and release the RIGHT arrow button and the current power will be displayed Current Torque Push and release th...

Page 170: ...ul driver can prevent accidents Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the SRT icon is highlighted in the DID Push and release the RIGHT arrow button and 0 60 MPH Duration will be displayed Push and release the LEFT and RIGHT arrow button to scroll through the following information sub menus 0 60 Time Push and release the LEFT and RIGHT arrow button until the last 0 60 MPH information ...

Page 171: ...are displayed Fuel Economy Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Fuel Economy icon is high lighted and the following will display Range To Empty RTE Average Fuel Economy Miles Per Gallon MPG Bar graph Current Miles Per Gallon MPG Trip A Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in the DID The Trip A information will display the following Dis...

Page 172: ...h and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Audio display icon is high lighted in the DID Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to display the active source Stored Messages Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Messages Menu item is high lighted in the DID This feature shows the number of stored warning messages Pushing the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see what t...

Page 173: ...Empty RTE Average Fuel Current Fuel Trip A Trip B Elapsed Time Oil Pressure Oil Temperature Battery Coolant Temperature Upper Right None Compass Temperature Range To Empty RTE Average Fuel Current Fuel Trip A Trip B Elapsed Time Oil Pressure 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 ...

Page 174: ...arks the peak Revolutions Per Minute RPM on the tachometer gauge for 3 seconds when the RPM is above 4000 Using the UP and DOWN arrow switches on the left side of the steering wheel select the gauges icon from the menu on the left side of the cluster highlighted red is the active menu item Use the right arrow to enter the gauges setup screen and the up down arrows to select Tach Peak from the menu...

Page 175: ...n to display any present diagnostic trouble codes along with a brief definition Vehicle Hibernation Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Hibernation icon is highlighted in the DID Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Vehicle Hibernation Mode which minimizes vehicle battery drain while the vehicle is being stored Tach Peak Hold 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PA...

Page 176: ...the center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and change the customer programmable features NOTE Many features can vary by vehicle Uconnect 8 4AN Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons On The Faceplate 1 Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 177: ...s mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display Voice Clock Safety Driving Assistance Lights Doors Locks Engine Off Options Audio Phone Bluetooth SiriusXM Setup Re store Settings Clear Personal Data and System Informa tion NOTE Only one category may be selected at a time To adjust the setting of a programmable feature press the desired set...

Page 178: ...utton on the faceplate NOTE The usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause the radio to activate the Display Brightness With Head lights OFF control even though the headlights are on Display Brightness With Headlights OFF This feature will allow you to select the display bright ness when the headlights are off Adjust the brightness with the and setting buttons on the touchscreen then press the ar...

Page 179: ...und heard when a touchscreen button is pressed Press the Touchscreen Beep button on the touchscreen until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu or push the back button on the faceplate Control Screen Time Out If Equipped When this feature is selected the Controls Screen will stay...

Page 180: ... has been selected Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu Show Command List When in this display you may choose to Always With Help or Never display the Teleprompter with possible options while in a voice session To change the Show Command List settings press the Always With Help or Never button on the touchscreen until a check mark appears next to the settin...

Page 181: ...make your selection press the or buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the minutes up or down Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu or press the X button on the touchscreen to close out of the settings screen Time Format This feature will allow you to select the time format display setting Press the Time Format button on the touchscreen until a check mark app...

Page 182: ...r buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the minutes up or down Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu Time Format This feature will allow you to select the time format display setting Press the Time Format button on the touchscreen until a check mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting showing that setting has been selected Press the back arrow button o...

Page 183: ...Driving Assistance button on the touchscreen Press the Parkview Backup camera Delay button on the touchscreen to turn the ParkView Delay ON or OFF Hill Start Assist If Equipped When this feature is selected the Hill Start Assist HSA system is active To make your selection press the Hill Start Assist button on the touchscreen until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting ha...

Page 184: ... feature To make your selection press the Headlights With Wipers button on the touchscreen until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu or push the back button on the faceplate Daytime Running Lights When this feature is selected the headlights will turn on whenever the vehicle is set...

Page 185: ...ous menu or push the back button on the faceplate Auto Unlock On Exit When this feature is selected all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver s door is opened To make your selection press the Auto Unlock On Exit button on the touchscreen until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Press...

Page 186: ... transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger s doors When All Doors is selected for 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks all doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button NOTE If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks All Doors all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped If 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks Driver D...

Page 187: ...ne system if equipped DVD video system if equipped power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF Opening either front door will cancel this feature To change the Engine Off Power Delay status press the 0 seconds 45 seconds 5 minutes or 10 minutes button on the touch screen Then press the back arrow Done button on the touchsc...

Page 188: ...change the setting as well as press directly on the desired setting Speed Adjusted Volume This feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed To change the Speed Adjusted Volume press the Off 1 2 or 3 button on the touch screen Then press the arrow back button on the touch screen Surround Sound This feature provides simulated surround sound mode To make your selection press the Su...

Page 189: ...tion refer to the Uconnect Supplement Manual Paired Audio Sources This feature shows which audio devices are paired to the Phone Bluetooth system For further information refer to the Uconnect Supplement Manual SiriusXM Setup If Equipped After pressing the SiriusXM Setup button on the touch screen the following settings will be available Channel Skip SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group ...

Page 190: ...rovider online NOTE SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription and is available for U S residents only Restore Settings After pressing the Restore Settings button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available Restore Settings When this feature is selected it will reset the Display Clock Audio and Radio Settings to their default settings To restore the settings to their default s...

Page 191: ... Cancel to exit Once the data has been cleared a pop up appears stating Personal data cleared System Information After pressing the System Information button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available System Information When System Information is selected a System Informa tion screen will appear displaying the system software version SRT Performance Pages To access the SRT Perform...

Page 192: ...ous manner which can jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The SRT Performance Pages include the following Home Timers G Force Gauges 1 Gauges 2 Engine Options The following describes each feature and its operation Timers When the Timers Page is selected you will be able to select from following Tickets Current Pressing...

Page 193: ...ave runs to the SD Card Press the Uconnect button to save the runs to the Owner web page Press the Cancel button to view the last timer Ticket The Tickets contain the timers listed below 0 60 MPH 0 100 km h Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph 0 to 100 km h Mile 200 meter Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an Mile 200 meters mile 400 meter Displays the ti...

Page 194: ...ongitudinal as well as steering angle When a G Force greater than zero is measured the display will update the value real time As the G Force falls the peak forces will continue to display Gauges 1 When selected this screen displays the following values Oil Temperature Displays the actual oil temperature Oil Pressure Displays the actual oil pressure Battery Voltage Displays the actual battery volt...

Page 195: ...ph Displays the actual speed Horsepower hp Displays the actual horsepower Torque ft lb Displays the actual torque Oil Pressure psi Displays the actual oil pressure Options When selected this screen allows you to set your SRT home page picture and configure the vehicle color Uconnect RADIOS IF EQUIPPED For detailed information about your Uconnect radio refer to your Uconnect Supplement Manual 4 UND...

Page 196: ...re versions may not fully support the iPod control features Please visit Apple s website for software updates For further information refer to the Uconnect Supple ment Manual STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel Reach behind the wheel to access the switches SD Card Slot AUX Jack And USB Port 1 SD Card Slot 2 AUX Jack 3...

Page 197: ...nd control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pushing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre set station t...

Page 198: ... down or off during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect if equipped 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device may not cause...

Page 199: ...tons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect touchscreen Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect system touchscreen Automatic Climate Controls Uconnect Temperature Controls 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 ...

Page 200: ...ss and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when ON 4 AUTO Temperature Control Controls airflow temperature distribution volume and the amount of air recirculation automatically Press and release to select Refer to Automatic Operation for more information Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between manual mode and automatic modes 5 Front Defrost Button ...

Page 201: ...led 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 7 Blower Control Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system There are seven blower speeds available Adjusting the blower will cause autom...

Page 202: ...w of air The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets Bi Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window...

Page 203: ...ture you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas senger temperature control buttons 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 functi...

Page 204: ...nd allow outside air into the vehicle NOTE In cold weather use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost mode to improve window clearing operation Recirculation will be disabled auto matically if these modes are selected Summer Operation The engine cooling system must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide pr...

Page 205: ...y frost on the inside of the glass in very cold weather To clear the windows select Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed Do not use the Recirculation mode without A C for long periods as fogging may occur NOTE Automatic Temperature Controls ATC will au tomatically adjust the climate control settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield When this occurs r...

Page 206: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 207: ...t Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 8 4AN system If you see the icon on your touchscreen you have the Uconnect 8 4AN system Uconnect 8 4AN 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 ...

Page 208: ...er the beep then say your Voice Command 5 You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category Two buttons are all you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system Push the VR button After the beep ...

Page 209: ...ial required Push the VR button After the beep say Tune to ninety five point five FM Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP At any time if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command push the VR button and say Help The system will provide you with a list of commands Uconnect 8 4AN Uconnect 8 4AN Radio 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 ...

Page 210: ...follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist Change source to Bluetooth Change source to iPod Change source to USB Play artist Beethoven Play album Greatest Hits Play song Moonlight Sonata Play genre Classical TIP Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist album song and ge...

Page 211: ...e beep say one of the following commands Call John Smith Dial 123 456 7890 and follow the system prompts Redial call previous outgoing phone number Call back call previous incoming phone number TIP When providing a Voice Command push the Phone button and say Call then pronounce the name exactly as it appears in your phone book When a contact has multiple phone numbers you can say Call John Smith w...

Page 212: ...t me I ll be Late Okay Where are you I will be number min utes late Call me Are you there yet PRE DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES I ll call you later I need directions See you in number of minutes I m on my way Can t talk right now I m lost Thanks TIP Your mobile phone must have the full implementa tion of the Message Access Profile MAP to take advan tage of this feature For details about MAP v...

Page 213: ...avigation 8 4AN The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go 1 To enter a destination push the VR button After the beep say For the 8 4AN Uconnect System say Navigate to 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills Michigan 2 Then follow the system prompts Uconnect 8 4AN Climate 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 ...

Page 214: ... inch touchscreen to get started Detailed registration instructions can be found on the next page Uconnect Access is available only on equipped ve hicles purchased within the continental United States and Alaska Services can only be used where coverage is available see coverage map for details 9 1 1 Call Theft Alarm Notification Remote Door Lock Unlock Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Vehicle Star...

Page 215: ...and press Uconnect Regis tration 3 Read through the registration instructions Enter and confirm your personal email address Then press Send 4 Check your personal inbox for an email from Uconnect Access 5 Click on the link inside the email within 72 hours and complete the easy online registration process to create a personal Mopar Owner Connect account linked to your vehicle Uconnect Registration 8...

Page 216: ...h Uconnect Access log on to your Mopar Owner Connect account at moparownerconnect com 2 On the Dashboard page enter your mobile phone number to receive a link to download the App on your mobile device Or go to iTunes or Google Play and search for the Uconnect Access App 3 To activate the App enter your Mopar Owner Connect user name and password and log in Your vehicle is then connected to your mob...

Page 217: ...sonalized text message TIP Not compatible with iPhone Messages are limited to 140 characters The Messaging button on the touchscreen must be illuminated to use the feature Yelp 8 4AN Once registered with Uconnect Access you can use your voice to search for the most popular places or things around you 1 Press the SRT Apps button on the touchscreen 2 Press the All Apps button on the touchscreen 3 Pr...

Page 218: ...l movie listings check a sports score or the 5 day weather forecast SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your Uconnect 8 4AN system Push the VR button After the beep say one of the following commands Show fuel prices Show 5 day weather forecast Show extended weather TIP Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Com mand Yelp 216 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 219: ...elp burst and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp Uconnect System Support U S residents call 1 877 855 8400 or visit DriveUconnect com Canadian residents call 1 800 465 2001 English or 1 800 387 9983 French or visit DriveUconnect ca Mon Fri 7 00 am 12 00 am ET Sat 8 00 am 10 00 pm ET Sun 9 00 am 5 00 pm ET Uconnect Access Services Support 1 855 792 4241 Please have your Uconnect Securi...

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Page 221: ...ing 226 Recommended Shift Speeds 227 Skip Shift Indicator Light 228 䡵 STREET RACE MODE IF EQUIPPED 229 䡵 LAUNCH MODE 230 䡵 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 232 Acceleration 232 Traction 232 䡵 DRIVING THROUGH WATER 233 Flowing Rising Water 233 Shallow Standing Water 234 䡵 POWER STEERING 235 Power Steering Fluid Check 236 䡵 PARKING BRAKE 237 䡵 BRAKE SYSTEM 239 5 ...

Page 222: ...ding And Tire Pressure 254 䡵 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 258 Tire Pressure 258 Tire Inflation Pressures 259 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 261 Radial Ply Tires 261 Tire Types 262 Run Flat Tires If Equipped 264 Spare Tires If Equipped 264 Tire Spinning 267 Tread Wear Indicators 267 Life Of Tire 268 Replacement Tires 268 䡵 TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES 270 䡵 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 270 䡵...

Page 223: ...79 Materials Added To Fuel 280 Fuel System Cautions 280 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 281 䡵 ADDING FUEL 282 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 284 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 286 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 287 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 287 䡵 GROUND CLEARANCE 288 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 221 ...

Page 224: ... equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION Long periods of engine idling especially at higher than normal engine idle speeds can cause excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your ve hicle Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running Normal Starting CAUTION The engine in your ve...

Page 225: ...slightly press the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds wait five seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure To Start The Engine 1 Fully apply the parking brake 2 Press the clutch pedal to the floor NOTE The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor 3 Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL 4 Press the red ENGINE STA...

Page 226: ...could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the ve hicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully Refer to Jump Starting in What To Do In Emergencies for...

Page 227: ...uipped with a high torque capacity dual disc clutch The clutch pedal must be fully pressed to the floor during each shift As you release the clutch pedal lightly press the accelerator pedal CAUTION Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch Failure to press the cl...

Page 228: ...ng helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting Be careful when shifting from first to second or downshifting from sixth to fifth The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and fourth gear Make sure you move the shift lever into second or fifth gear If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling you may end shifting from first to fourth or from sixth to...

Page 229: ...ature of your drivetrain a certain amount of noise from the transmission is normal This noise can be most noticeable when the vehicle is idling in NEUTRAL with the clutch engaged clutch pedal released but it may also be heard when driving The noise may also be more noticeable when the transmission is warm This noise is normal and is not an indication of a problem with your clutch or transmission Y...

Page 230: ...F 42 C and vehicle speed is greater than 16 mph 26 km h but less than 18 mph 29 km h and engine speed is less than 1 550 RPM and the transmission is in first gear and the accelerator is at 20 throttle or less The Skip Shift Indicator Light located in the tachometer will illuminate during these times When the Skip Shift Indicator Light illuminates the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from fir...

Page 231: ...tomatically shift the suspension damp ers to the firmer Race damping setting during some hard acceleration and braking situations There are two modes of operation Street Mode This mode will give a sporty but comfortable ride This mode is driver selectable when the vehicle is placed in STREET mode press the STREET button on the Instrument Panel This mode is intended for a smoother ride on the vario...

Page 232: ...started The RACE setting will provide a much firmer ride When RACE mode is enabled a Shock symbol with RACE next to it will light up in the instrument cluster LAUNCH MODE This system maximizes acceleration traction for straight line racing 1 Bring the vehicle to complete stop on a level track surface with the engine running 2 Set the steering wheel for straight ahead driving 3 Fully depress the cl...

Page 233: ...e clutch aggressively Do not ride the clutch Release the accelerator pedal to deactivate launch con trol Pressing the launch control button or actuating the brakes will also deactivate launch control NOTE Launch Mode brings the engine to optimum launch RPM and waits for the driver to release the clutch Launch Mode then uses engine throttle only to achieve controlled wheelslip for maximum accelerat...

Page 234: ...of others Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration WARNING Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads i...

Page 235: ...a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flow ing water can wear away the road or path s surface and cause your vehicle to...

Page 236: ...slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes Failure to follow these warnings may result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your pas sengers and others around you CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine t...

Page 237: ...cle Limited Warranty POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increa...

Page 238: ...ning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho rized dealer CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure ...

Page 239: ... parking the vehicle turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade To apply the parking brake grasp the handle and pull it rearward until you feel resistance To release the parking brake grasp the handle and pull it slightly while pressing the button on the end of the handle When the button drops into the handle releasing the lock guide the han...

Page 240: ...est illumina tion setting regardless of the dimmer control setting WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be injured seriously or fatally Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave t...

Page 241: ...o brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating Brake Pad Break In NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a high perfor mance braking system The brake pads are a semi metallic compound which offer superior fade resistance for consistent operation A compromise to using this type of brake pad is that the brakes may squeal slightly under certain weather and ope...

Page 242: ...repeated heavy braking by down shifting the transmission whenever possible Continued WARNING Continued Do not drive too fast for road conditions especially when roads are wet or slushy A wedge of water can build up between the tire tread and the road This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction braking ability and control After going through deep water or a car wash brakes may become wet re...

Page 243: ...on slippery surfaces NOTE During severe braking conditions a pulsing sen sation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard This is normal indicating that the ABS is functioning The ABS conducts a low speed self test at approximately 12 mph 20 km h If you have your foot lightly on the brake pedal while this test is occurring you may feel a slight pedal movement The movement can be more apparent o...

Page 244: ...ontinued WARNING Continued The Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The Anti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following ano...

Page 245: ... at road speeds it may indicate a system malfunction or that the system is inoperative In this case the system reverts to standard non anti lock brakes If this occurs safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop as soon as possible and cycle the ignition to attempt to reset the ABS If the light remains on see your authorized dealer immediately to have the system serviced Also if the BRAKE Warning L...

Page 246: ...f oversteer or understeer Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position WARNING The Electronic Stability Control System ESC cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road condit...

Page 247: ...for specific reasons as noted in the following paragraphs ESC Full Off The ESC Off mode is intended for off highway or off road use only and should not be used on any public roadways In this mode all TCS and ESC stability fea tures are turned OFF To enter the Full Off mode press and hold the ESC Off switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running After five seconds a c...

Page 248: ...ability control To enter the Sport Mode mode press the ESC switch once located on the steering wheel The ESC Sport Light will illuminate and the ESC SPORT message will display in the vehicle cluster left of the odometer Refer to Driver Information Display DID in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Track Mode If Equipped Track Mode has no traction control and has reduced sta...

Page 249: ...ESC RAIN message will display in the vehicle cluster left of the odometer Refer to Driver Information Display DID in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE Some models may not offer Sport or Track Mode TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction an...

Page 250: ...Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only Temporary high pressure com pact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into t...

Page 251: ...tandards or LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards or T or S Temporary spare tire or 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 235 145 Section width in millimeters mm 65 85 80 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire or 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction or D means diagonal or bias construction 15 16 18 Rim diameter...

Page 252: ...e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire XL Extra load or reinforced tire or LL Light load tire or C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the ...

Page 253: ...utboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code use...

Page 254: ...f 1981 or 1991 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B Pillar The vehicle B Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after sitting for a minimum of three hours Inflation...

Page 255: ... 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 label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehi cle s loading capacity the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 ...

Page 256: ...rmation 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 Example Tire Placard Location Door Example Tire Placard Location B Pillar 254 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 257: ...apacity 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 exceeded For further information on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to...

Page 258: ...ngers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 295 kg since 5 x 150 lbs 68 kg 750 lbs 340 kg and 1400 lbs 635 kg 750 lbs 340 kg 650 lbs 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 NOTE If your vehicle will be towi...

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Page 260: ...e Safety and Vehicle Stability Economy Tread Wear Ride Comfort Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in overheating 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 Overinflated or under inflated ti...

Page 261: ...sponse Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Fuel Economy Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption Tread Wear Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnor mal wear patterns and reduced tread life resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability Proper ...

Page 262: ...ure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after sitting for a minimum of three hours The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side wall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures...

Page 263: ...ra tion Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operat ing speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle 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 ...

Page 264: ...s provide traction for all seasons spring summer fall and winter Traction levels may vary be tween different all season tires All season tires can be identified by the M S M S M S or MS designation on the tire sidewall Use all season tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped Summer tires provide...

Page 265: ...f snow tires during the winter Snow tires can be identified by a mountain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the origi nal equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipp...

Page 266: ...es and needs to be replaced immedi ately A Run Flat tire is not repairable It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat mode See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor mation Spare Tires If Equipped NOTE For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire please refer to Tire Service Kit in What To ...

Page 267: ...103M T S Temporary Spare Tire Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip ment tire should be repaired or replaced and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire Do not install more than one compact spare tire an...

Page 268: ...this spare This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling 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 WARNING Limited use spares are for emergency use only In...

Page 269: ...ous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h for more than 30 seconds continu ously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help y...

Page 270: ... need for earlier tire replace ment 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 WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudde...

Page 271: ...our vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s specifications match those of the original wheels It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling and ride of your vehicle WARNIN...

Page 272: ...fferent size may result in false speedometer and odometer read ings TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES Due to limited clearance tire chains or traction devices are not recommended CAUTION Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functio...

Page 273: ... each sensor though system pro gramming Although not required the manufacturer recommends reprogramming the TPMS after rotating the tires so that the system can relearn each sensor s location See your authorized dealer for system reprogramming The front and rear tires are different sizes and cannot be used in place of each other Rotate the tires side to side as shown in the diagram TIRE PRESSURE M...

Page 274: ...his is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tir...

Page 275: ...his tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to urn ON the TPM Telltale Light Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi 186 kPa but the TPM Telltale Light will still be ON In this situation the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pres sure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the...

Page 276: ... not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPM Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Premium System The Tire P...

Page 277: ...tires with a low pressure condition those in a different color in the DID graphic to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure inflation value as shown in the Inflate to XX message Once the system receives the updated tire pressures the system will automatically update the graphic display in the DID will change color back to the original color and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off The veh...

Page 278: ...ccumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors The DID will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is detected In this case the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is then followed with a graphic display with...

Page 279: ...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 experience these symptoms try another brand of premium gasoline before considering service for the vehicle Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consisten...

Page 280: ...ne with oxy genates such as ethanol 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 Please observe pump labels as they should clearly com...

Page 281: ...uel tank see your authorized dealer Change the engine oil and oil filter Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blen...

Page 282: ... have to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine per formance and damage the emissions control sys tem An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a...

Page 283: ...em can result in civil penalties being 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 ...

Page 284: ...el filler door NOTE In certain cold conditions ice may prevent the fuel door from opening If this occurs lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re release the fuel door using the inside release button Do not pry on the door 3 There is no fuel filler cap A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system 4 Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe the nozzle opens and holds...

Page 285: ...moking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and federal fire regula tions and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place fuel container...

Page 286: ...open the fuel filler door use the fuel filler door emergency release procedure by following the proceeding steps 1 Open the liftgate 2 Locate the carpet access door on the right side inner trim panel of the trunk Carpet Access Door 284 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 287: ...e edge of the access door on the right side inner trim panel to expose the emergency release cable 4 Pull the release cable to release the fuel door Edge Of Access Door Release Cable 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 ...

Page 288: ...original position inside the inner trim panel and push the carpet back into the original position TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended Fuel Door Open Carpet Into Original Position 286 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 289: ... Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED Rear NOT RECOMMENDED On Trailer All OK NOTE If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 ...

Page 290: ...ront and rear fascias and side sills can occur if you disregard the low ground clearance in these areas of your vehicle Pay close attention when parking to avoid running into parking curbs Exer cise caution when entering or exiting steep drive ways or when pulling off the road onto soft shoul ders 288 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 291: ...IFICATIONS 291 Torque Specifications 291 䡵 TIRE SERVICE KIT IF EQUIPPED 293 Tire Service Kit Storage 293 Tire Service Kit Components And Operation 294 Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions 295 Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit 297 䡵 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES 303 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 307 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 308 6 ...

Page 292: ...ther motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher 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 high...

Page 293: ...ng from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE 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...

Page 294: ... 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 292 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 295: ...e sealed with Tire Service Kit Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire Tire Service Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approxi mately 4 F 20 C This kit will provide a temporary tire seal allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles 160 km with a maximum speed of 55 mph 90 km h Tire Service Kit Storage The Tire Service Kit is located in the left si...

Page 296: ...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 Service Kit Sealant and to inflate the tire Use the Sealant Hose clear hose 6 when selecting this mode Tire Service Kit 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...

Page 297: ...ior 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 Tire Service Kit 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 components immediately at your original equipment...

Page 298: ...g sealant into them The Tire Service Kit Sealant is only intended to seal punctures less than 6 mm diameter in the tread of your vehicle Do not lift or carry the Tire Service 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 Tire Service Kit Do not use Tire Service Kit or...

Page 299: ...ny contact with eyes or skin Change clothing as soon as possible if there is any contact with clothing Continued WARNING Continued Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex In case of an allergic reaction or rash consult a phy sician immediately Keep Tire Service Kit out of reach of children If swallowed rinse mouth imme diately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water Do not induce v...

Page 300: ... the end of the hose 3 Place the Tire Service 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 Tire Service Kit Seal...

Page 301: ...ant Bottle 1 may be empty due to previous use Call for assistance NOTE If the Mode Select Knob 5 is on Air Mode and the pump is operating air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose 7 only not the Sealant Hose 6 If the sealant white fluid does flow through the Sealant Hose 6 1 Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through hose typically takes 30 70 seconds As the sealant flo...

Page 302: ...e Tire Service Kit 2 Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle 1 and place the sticker on the instru ment panel 3 Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose 6 from the valve stem reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle storage location Quickly proceed to D Drive Ve hicle CAUTION The metal end fitting from Power Plug...

Page 303: ...es 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 Tire Service Kit 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 the Air Pump Hose 7 black in color and screw the fit...

Page 304: ...red or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center 5 Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument panel after the tire has been repaired 6 Replace the Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos sible Refer to F Sealant Bottle and Hose Replace ment NOTE When having the tire serviced advise the autho rized deale...

Page 305: ...G PROCEDURES WARNING Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when ever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON You can be hurt by the fan Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the ve hicle has a discharged battery boos...

Page 306: ... 2 When boost is provided by a battery in another vehicle park that vehicle within booster cable reach but without allowing the vehicles to touch one an other 3 Set the parking brake place the transmission in NEU TRAL and turn the ignition OFF on both vehicles 4 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal loads 5 Remove the plastic fuse cover to gain access to the remote jump start p...

Page 307: ...to the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle 7 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery 8 Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the negative post of the booster battery 9 Connect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable to the remote negative post of the vehicle with the discharged battery Remote Jump Start Connection...

Page 308: ...s in the reverse sequence Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the remote negative post of the vehicle with the discharged battery 2 Disconnect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 3 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 4 Disconnect the o...

Page 309: ...nd left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between 1st gear and REVERSE while gently pushing the accelerator Use the least amount of pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by shifting be tween 1st gear and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain da...

Page 310: ...uously without stop ping when you are stuck And do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Do not tow with sling type equipment Only use flatbed equipment Always comply with applicable state or local towing ordinances CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission damage Dam age from improper towing ...

Page 311: ...PLACEMENT PARTS 314 䡵 DEALER SERVICE 314 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 315 Engine Oil 315 Engine Oil Filter 317 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 318 Maintenance Free Battery 318 Hibernation Mode 320 Air Conditioner Maintenance 321 Body Lubrication 322 Wiper Blades 323 Adding Washer Fluid 323 Exhaust System 324 Cooling System 326 Brake System 332 Manual Transmission 335 7 ...

Page 312: ...EHICLE STORAGE 351 䡵 REPLACEMENT BULBS 354 䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT 356 Front Headlamp Front Park Turn Signal Lamp 356 Front Rear Side Marker Lamp 356 Taillamp Tail Stop Lamp 356 Rear Turn Signal Lamp 356 Backup Lamps 356 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 357 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 358 Engine 358 Chassis 360 310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 313: ... 6 Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir 2 Coolant Pressure Cap 7 Engine Oil Fill 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 Power Distribution Center 9 Air Cleaner Filter 5 Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 ...

Page 314: ...n in making repairs Although 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 light 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 state emissions tests can be performed If the light is flashi...

Page 315: ...rt the engine you will have to start this test over 2 As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 3 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the ...

Page 316: ... Damage or failures caused by the use of non MOPAR parts for mainte nance and repairs will not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to th...

Page 317: ...ir 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 damage your engine transmission power steering or air conditioning Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If a f...

Page 318: ...r to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change inter vals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or six months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Materi...

Page 319: ...ine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil fil...

Page 320: ...lacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom mended CAUTION Some aftermarket air cleaners and filters can cause mass air flow sensor issues which can lead to a driveability problem or a limp home condition Maintenance Free Battery The top of ...

Page 321: ... clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compound...

Page 322: ...g voltage Hibernation Mode The Hibernation mode feature conserves battery power when storing the vehicle It allows for up to three months of storage time without losing radio and engine control ler adaptive memory Using this feature is an alternative to disconnecting the battery NOTE This vehicle is designed to sit in storage with a fully charged battery for up to 30 days If you plan to store the ...

Page 323: ...rvice should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requir...

Page 324: ...s as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate decklid sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet 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 exce...

Page 325: ...turning them on to avoid damaging the blade Keep the wiper blade out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on geographical area and frequency of use Poor perfor mance of blades may be present with chattering marks water lines or wet spots If any of these conditions are present clean the wiper blades or replace as ne...

Page 326: ...rts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required WARNING 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 y...

Page 327: ...ld cause the converter to overheat resulting in possible damage to the converter and vehicle Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties...

Page 328: ...malfunctioning operating conditions Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan dis connect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition switch to the LOCK position The fan is tempera ture controlled and can start at any time the igni tion switch is in the ON position You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear...

Page 329: ...erature but not running check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant antifreeze from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant anti freeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill NOTE...

Page 330: ...ystem will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh Continued CAUTION Continued OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 by an au thorized dealer as soon as possible Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This ve...

Page 331: ...requirements of Chrysler Material Stan dard MS 90032 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...

Page 332: ...ial on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution 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 u...

Page 333: ...sure cap unless checking for engine coolant antifreeze freeze point or replacing coolant Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating 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 9...

Page 334: ...olant conforming to MS 90032 and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow hoses 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 operat...

Page 335: ...op of the master cylinder area before removing the cap If necessary add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser voir Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system 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...

Page 336: ...air resulting in a lower boiling point This may Continued WARNING Continued cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro longed braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a accident Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts causing the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care sho...

Page 337: ...ining Your Vehicle for further information NOTE DO NOT overfill transmission damage can occur CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turer s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or damage to the transmission Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for fluid specifica tions Change Transmission Fluid Refer to Maintenance ...

Page 338: ... to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Using axle fluid other than the manufactured recom mended fluid may cause a shudder noise issue refer to Fluids Lubes and Genuine Parts in Maintain ing Your Vehicle for further information Change Axle Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule for the proper mainte nance intervals Change the lubricant ...

Page 339: ... a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely 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...

Page 340: ...lent is recommended NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners abrasives or polishing compounds They will permanently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty USE ONLY MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH Used on a regular basis this is all that is required to maintain this finish Interior Care Use MOPAR To...

Page 341: ...rim Care and Cleaning Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be removed immediately with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent Care should be taken to avoid soaking the leather with any liquid Please do not use poli...

Page 342: ... is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean 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 a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them Dry with a soft cloth Replace the belts if th...

Page 343: ...Front Splitter If Equipped The front splitter will not flex or compress against impacts from the front If an impact does occur have the splitter inspected A cracked or delaminated splitter should be replaced Always leave ample room and be sure to educate anyone you allow to operate the vehicle Front Splitter 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 ...

Page 344: ...s will avoid damage to the carbon fiber panel FUSES WARNING When replacing a blown fuse always use an ap propriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material Failure to use proper fuses may result in serious personal injury fire and or property dam age B...

Page 345: ... steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle This center contains fuses and relays Cavity Relay Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 3 40 Amp Green Rad Fan Power Distribution Center 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 ...

Page 346: ...ly High 5 40 Amp Green ABS ESP Pump Feed 6 40 Amp Green Starter 7 40 Amp Green CBC Ext Lighting 1 8 40 Amp Green CBC Ext Lighting 2 9 30 Amp Pink Washer Pump 10 30 Amp Pink CBC Power Lock 11 Jumper Black B Jumper 12 25 Amp Clear ABS ESP Valve Feed 344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 347: ... Diagnostic Fuel Door Stop Switch 16 15 Amp Blue KIN RF Hub 17 25 Amp cir cuit breaker Power Seats 18 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Mod 19 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Mod 20 30 Amp Pink Rear Window Defroster 21 20 Amp Blue Wiper 22 B Jumper 23 15 Amp Blue HVAC MOD Cluster ICS Switch Bank 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 ...

Page 348: ...p Clear PCM Powertrain Control Module 25 25 Amp Clear Fuel Pump 26 20 Amp Yellow ASD 1 27 20 Amp Yellow ASD 2 28 Spare 29 40 Amp Green HVAC Blower 30 20 Amp Yellow RR Power Outlet Adj Pedals UCI 31 B Jumper 32 Jumper Black B Jumper 346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 349: ...low Run Acc relay 34 B Jumper 35 Spare 36 10 Amp Red ORC Mod Run 37 15 Amp Blue Cluster Camera 38 20 Amp Yellow Active Damping Suspension 39 10 Amp Red HVAC Module In Car Temp Blower Relay 40 Spare 41 G8VA Run Start 42 G8VA Fuel Door 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 ...

Page 350: ...ard Fuse 10 Amp Red Corax 44AC Forward Fuse 10 Amp Red Rear View Mirror Aux Port Jumper 44BE Rearward Fuse 10 Amp Red IBS 45 10 Amp Red PCM Powertrain Control Module Fuel Pump Relay 46 10 Amp Red ESC Module Stop Lamp Switch 47 10 Amp Red ORC Module Passenger Seat OCM 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 351: ...Rad Fan 51 HC Micro Rad Fan Relay SER PAR 52 HC Micro Starter Relay 53 HC Micro Rear Window Defroster Relay 54 HC Relay Rad Fan Relay High 55 HC Micro Wiper ON OFF 56 HC Micro Wiper LO HI 57 G8VA Horn Relay 58 G8VA A C Clutch Relay 59 HC Micro HVAC Blower 60 HC Micro Fuel Pump 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 ...

Page 352: ...15 Amp fuse for the radio system is located in line at the battery positive terminal CAUTION When installing the power distribution center cover it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure Continued 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 353: ...er to the fuel tank Change the oil to remove any corrosive combustion related acids in the crankcase Check that the radiator coolant level of protection is to at least 20 F 29 C Make sure that all tires are inflated to the optimum pressure Wash and wax the vehicle to protect the finish Store the vehicle in a dry well ventilated location Move the wiper blades away from the windshield Block the whee...

Page 354: ...nal or use the Battery Save Feature to conserve battery power Refer to Maintenance Procedures Battery Save Feature in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Cover the vehicle whenever possible to prevent acci dental damage to the finish NOTE Disconnecting the battery causes the engine con trol system to lose memory of some learned functions After reconnecting the battery the engine may r...

Page 355: ...e that Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmit ter is operating and that the battery is good 3 Make sure that the HOOD LIFTGATE and DOOR switches are in adjustment Perform the quick system check which follows Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm If the alarm SET light comes on and flashes the system is operating properly If not there is a problem with a switch or the system See your authorized de...

Page 356: ...er Indicators 103 Cluster LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Gauge Pack 103 Heater Control 37 Interior Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Courtesy Foot Well Lights LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Cargo Lamp Coupe Liftgate 168 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 357: ...unning Lamp DRL LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Front Side Marker Lamp 2821M Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Tail Stop Turn Signal Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer Rear Marker Lamp 2821M Backup Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer License Lamp LED Serviced at Authorized Dealer 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 ...

Page 358: ...accelerate the clearing process Front Headlamp Front Park Turn Signal Lamp For bulb replacement see your authorized dealer Front Rear Side Marker Lamp For bulb replacement see your authorized dealer Taillamp Tail Stop Lamp For bulb replacement see your authorized dealer Rear Turn Signal Lamp For bulb replacement see your authorized dealer Backup Lamps For bulb replacement see your authorized deale...

Page 359: ...tic Transmission Fluid 3 4 Quarts 3 2 Liters Rear Axle We recommend you use Castrol SAF XJ SAE 75W 140 Syn thetic Gear and Axle Lubricant 1 5 Quarts 1 4 Liters Cooling System We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Cool ant OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts 15 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 7 MAINTAI...

Page 360: ... conforming to MS 90032 Engine Oil We recommend you use a full synthetic 0W 40 engine oil such as MOPAR or Pennzoil Ultra or equivalent engine oil Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs see your authorized dealer Fuel Selection We recommend you use Unleaded 91 Octane Only or Higher 358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 361: ...into the cooling system in an emergency the cooling system will need to be drained flushed and refilled with fresh OAT coolant conforming to MS 90032 by an au thorized 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 radi...

Page 362: ...Axle We recommend you use Castrol SAF XJ SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant Brake Clutch Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR or ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 363: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 362 MAINTENANCE CHART 364 8 ...

Page 364: ...malfunction is suspected NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or six months whichever comes first CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle At Each Stop For Fuel Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on leve...

Page 365: ...nsmission and add as needed Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system NOTE Also inspect the 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 Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the suspension components Lubricate door ...

Page 366: ...140 000 150 000 160 000 170 000 180 000 190 000 200 000 210 000 220 000 230 000 240 000 250 000 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings re place if necessary X X X...

Page 367: ...80 000 190 000 200 000 210 000 220 000 230 000 240 000 250 000 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Change the manual transmis sion fluid X X X X Inspect the manual transmis sion fluid add as necessary X X X X X X X X Change the rear axle fluid X X X X X X X X Inspect front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all p...

Page 368: ...0 60 000 70 000 80 000 90 000 100 000 110 000 120 000 130 000 140 000 150 000 160 000 170 000 180 000 190 000 200 000 210 000 220 000 230 000 240 000 250 000 Change the engine oil and engine oil filter X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary X Replace the spark plugs X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150 000...

Page 369: ...nd the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 367 ...

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Page 371: ...1 䡵 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 371 FCA US LLC Customer Center 372 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 372 In Mexico Contact 373 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 373 Service Contract 373 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 374 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 375 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 375 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 375 In Canada 375 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 376 9 ...

Page 372: ...䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 377 Treadwear 377 Traction Grades 377 Temperature Grades 378 370 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 373: ...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 374: ...istance 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 FCA US LLC Customer Center P...

Page 375: ...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 376: ...ining 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 internal combustion engines only some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reprodu...

Page 377: ...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 Adminis trator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other infor...

Page 378: ...orward lan guage 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 379: ...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 380: ...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 382: ... Impact Bolsters 62 Maintaining Your Air Bag System 69 Transporting Pets 81 Air Bag Deployment 44 Air Bag Light 67 Air Bag Maintenance 69 Air Cleaner Engine Engine Air Cleaner Filter 318 Air Conditioner Maintenance 321 Air Conditioning Operating Tips 204 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 321 Air Conditioning System 321 Air Pressure Tires 259 Alarm Light 148 Alarm System Security Alarm 17 Alterations Mo...

Page 383: ...ng Feature Protection 320 Storing Vehicle 320 Transmitter Battery Replacement 22 Belts Seat 32 Body Mechanism Lubrication 322 B Pillar Location 254 Brake Control System Electronic 241 Brake Parking 237 Brake System 239 Anti Lock ABS 239 Fluid Check 333 Master Cylinder 333 Warning Light 146 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 81 Brightness Interior Lights 107 Bulb Replacement 356 Bulbs Light 85 Ca...

Page 384: ...aints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt 76 Older Children And Child Restraints 73 Using The Top Tether Anchorage 78 Clean Air Gasoline 278 Cleaning Wheels 338 Windshield Wiper Blades 323 Climate Control 196 Clutch Fluid 335 Compact Spare Tire 265 Contract Service 373 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 330 Cooling System 326 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 328 Coolant Capacity 357 Coolant Level 327 Disposal Of ...

Page 385: ...ing 236 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 330 Door Locks 24 Key Fob Emergency Key 22 Door Locks Automatic 26 Door Opener Garage 120 Doors 24 Driving Through Flowing Rising Or Shallow Standing Water 233 Electrical Outlet Auxiliary Power Outlet 129 Electric Remote Mirrors 92 Electronic Brake Control System 241 Traction Control System 243 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 114 Electronic Stabil...

Page 386: ...equirements 277 Oil 315 Oil Change Interval 316 Oil Filler Cap 317 Oil Selection 316 Overheating 290 Engine Oil Viscosity 317 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 66 Ethanol 278 Event Data Recorder 69 Exhaust Gas Caution 82 Exhaust System 82 Exterior Lighting 102 Exterior Lights 85 Filler Location Fuel 149 Filters Air Cleaner 318 Engine Oil 317 Engine Oil Disposal 317 Flashers Hazard Warning 290 Tur...

Page 387: ...lasher 290 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 307 Fuel 277 Additives 280 Clean Air 278 Ethanol 278 Filler Door Gas Cap 149 Gasoline 277 Gauge 149 Materials Added 280 Methanol 278 Octane Rating 277 Requirements 277 Tank Capacity 357 Fuses 342 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 120 Gasoline Clean Air 278 Gasoline Fuel 277 Gasoline Reformulated 278 Gauges Fuel 149 Speedometer 144 Tachometer 148 General Information 196...

Page 388: ...w Beam Select Dimmer Switch 106 Holder Cup 134 HomeLink Garage Door Opener 120 Hood Release 100 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid 335 Illuminated Entry 19 Immobilizer Sentry Key 14 Inside Rearview Mirror 90 Instrument Cluster 144 Instrument Panel And Controls 142 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 340 Interior Appearance Care 338 Interior Lights 106 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 108 Introduction 4 Jump Starti...

Page 389: ...gate 30 Light Bulbs 85 Lights 85 Air Bag 67 Alarm 148 Anti Lock 155 Automatic Headlights 103 Brake Warning 146 Bulb Replacement 354 Cruise 152 Daytime Running 104 Dimmer Switch Headlight 105 Exterior 85 Hazard Warning Flasher 290 Headlights 102 Headlights On Reminder 104 Headlights On With Wipers 103 Headlight Switch 102 High Beam 106 High Beam Indicator 149 High Beam Low Beam Select 106 Illuminat...

Page 390: ...3 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 144 Loading Vehicle Tires 254 Locks 24 Automatic Door 26 Auto Unlock 27 Door 24 Power Door 25 Low Tire Indicator 271 Low Tire Pressure System 271 Lubrication Body 322 Lug Nuts 291 Maintenance Free Battery 318 Maintenance Procedures 315 Maintenance Schedule 362 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 151 Manual Service 376 Manual Transmission 225 Fluid Leve...

Page 391: ... 357 Change Interval 316 Checking 315 Dipstick 315 Disposal 317 Filter 317 Filter Disposal 317 Materials Added To 317 Recommendation 316 Viscosity 317 Oil Filter Selection 317 Onboard Diagnostic System 312 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 120 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Outside Rearview Mirrors 91 Overheating Engine 290 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 Paint Care 336 Panic Alarm 21 Parking Brake 2...

Page 392: ...io Operation 196 Radio Sound Systems 193 Rear Camera 118 Rear Liftgate 30 Rear Window Defroster 138 Rear Window Features 138 Reclining Front Seats 96 Recorder Event Data 69 Recreational Towing 287 Reformulated Gasoline 278 Refrigerant 322 Reminder Lights On 104 Reminder Seat Belt 34 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 20 FCC General Information 24 Programming Additional Key Fobs 16 Programming Additional Tra...

Page 393: ...e 247 Safety Tips 82 Schedule Maintenance 362 Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor ALR 41 Energy Management Feature 41 Lap Shoulder Belt Operation 37 Lap Shoulder Belts 35 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting 39 Pregnant Women 40 Seat Belt Extender 40 Seat Belt Pretensioner 41 Seat Belt Reminder 34 Seat Belt Maintenance 340 Seat Belt Reminder 34 Seat Belts 32 Child Restraint 70 Extender 40 Front Seat 33 ...

Page 394: ...51 Service Manuals 376 Shift Indicator Light 228 Shift Speeds 225 Shoulder Belts 35 Signals Turn 85 Snow Chains Tire Chains 270 Snow Tires 263 Spare Tire 265 Spark Plugs 358 Speed Control Cruise Control 114 Speedometer 144 Sport Mode 155 Starting 222 Emergency Jump Starting 303 Engine Fails To Start 224 Starting And Operating 222 Starting Procedures 222 Steering Column Controls 105 Power 235 Tilt ...

Page 395: ...265 General Information 258 High Speed 261 Inflation Pressures 259 Life Of Tires 268 Load Capacity 254 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 271 Pressure Warning Light 149 Quality Grading 377 Radial 261 Replacement 268 Rotation 270 Safety 247 Sizes 249 Snow Tires 263 Spinning 267 Tread Wear Indicators 267 Tire Safety Information 247 Tire Service Kit 293 Towing 286 Disabled Vehicle 308 Recreational 287 Towi...

Page 396: ... Quality Grades 377 Universal Transmitter 120 Unleaded Gasoline 277 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 39 Upholstery Care 339 Vanity Mirrors 93 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 255 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Security Alarm Security Alarm 17 Vehicle Storage 203 Vinyl Trim 339 Viscosity Engine Oil 317 Voice Recognition System VR 205 Warning Flasher Hazard 290 Warning ...

Page 397: ...eel Trim 338 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care 338 Window Fogging 203 Windows 27 Power 27 Reset Auto Up 29 Windshield Defroster 84 Windshield Washers 108 Windshield Wiper Blades 323 Windshield Wipers 108 Wiper Blade Replacement 323 Wipers Intermittent 108 10 INDEX 395 ...

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Page 399: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass 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 shi...

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