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Headlights And Parking Lights

Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation.

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped

Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third
detent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlight
system.

Headlight Switch

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for Avenger 2012

Page 1: ...Avenger O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 2 3 28 11 5 17 PM ...

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

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 459 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 475 10 INDEX 485 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: ...hicle 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 MOPAR威 parts and cares about your satisfaction HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which ...

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

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

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

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Page 11: ... A Key 15 䡵 Sentry Key威 15 Replacement Keys 16 Customer Key Programming 17 General Information 18 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 18 Rearming The System 19 To Arm The System 19 To Disarm The System 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry If Equipped 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE If Equipped 21 To Unlock The Doors 22 To Lock The Doors 24 To Unlatch The Trunk 25 2 ...

Page 12: ...tem Rear Doors 33 䡵 Power Windows 34 Power Window Switches 34 Auto Window Down If Equipped 35 Auto Window Up With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped 36 Window Lockout Switch 37 Wind Buffeting 38 䡵 Trunk Release 38 䡵 Trunk Safety Warning 39 Trunk Internal Emergency Release 39 䡵 Occupant Restraints 40 Lap Shoulder Belts 43 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 49 Rear Seat Belts 50 Seat Belts In P...

Page 13: ...nder 57 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags 58 Air Bag System Components 60 Advanced Front Air Bag Features 60 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls 64 Event Data Recorder EDR 71 Child Restraints 72 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 83 䡵 Safety Tips 84 Transporting Passengers 84 Exhaust Gas 85 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 86 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outsi...

Page 14: ... your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position push the key and cylinder inward rotate the key to the LOCK position and remove the key Vehicle Key 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR V...

Page 15: ...he key cannot be removed until you obtain service For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC the power window switches radio hands free system if equipped and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Inform...

Page 16: ... Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leav...

Page 17: ...ur Vehicle SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded electronic chip transponder to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only keys that ...

Page 18: ...r have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer CAUTION Always remove the Sentry Key威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat tended Continued CAUTION Continued The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not com patible with some after market remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in ve hicle starting problems and loss of security prote...

Page 19: ...switch lock cylinder key code 2 Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position for at least three seconds but no longer than 15 seconds Then turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key 3 Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position within 15 seconds After 10 secon...

Page 20: ...Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde sired operation VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthor ized operation While the Vehi...

Page 21: ...trument cluster will flash for 16 seconds This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming During this period if a door is opened the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm NOTE During the 16 second arming period if a door is opened or the ignition switch is turned to ON RUN the Vehicle Securit...

Page 22: ...ound 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 remain armed when the battery is reconnected The exterior lights will flash and the horn will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Tamper Alert If the alarm was triggered but the warning signals have timed out the park a...

Page 23: ...r control is in the Dome defeat position extreme bottom position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the trunk or activate the Panic Alarm from distances approximately 66 ft 20 m using a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE The line of transmission mus...

Page 24: ...ures in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds but not longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature whil...

Page 25: ...longer than 10 seconds Then press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE If there is...

Page 26: ...nter EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans mitter for at least four seconds but not longer than 10 seconds Then press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the s...

Page 27: ...d will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph 8 km h or greater NOTE You may need to be close to the vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the Radio Frequency RF noises emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key威 C...

Page 28: ...case snap the two halves together General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ...

Page 29: ... while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an auto matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start Shift lever in PARK Doors closed Hood closed Trunk closed Hazard switch off Brake switch inactive brake pedal n...

Page 30: ... vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema turely Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Start Aborted Hood Ajar Remote Start Aborted Trunk Ajar Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low Remote Start Aborted System Fault The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled to the ON RUN position To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter tw...

Page 31: ...essed To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle NOTE To avoid unintentional shut downs the system will disable the one time press of the Remote Start button for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start request To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the en...

Page 32: ... and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave the ...

Page 33: ...om the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Power Door Locks A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger door panel Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors Power Door Lock Switch 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 ...

Page 34: ...s in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h Auto Unlock On Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programm...

Page 35: ...e to its previous setting NOTE Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat the rear doors of your vehicle have a Child Protection Door Lock system Child Protection Door Lock Location 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 ...

Page 36: ...ehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child Protection locks are engaged NOTE For emergency exit with the system engaged move the lock knob up UNLOCKED position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches The control on the driver s door has up down switches that give you fingertip...

Page 37: ...n can become entrapped by the win dows while operating the power window switches Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death Auto Window Down If Equipped The front window controls on the driver and passenger door trim panels have an Auto Down feature These switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability Push the window switch past the first detent release and the window will go dow...

Page 38: ...nic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Auto Window Up With Anti Pinch Protection If Equipped Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent release and the window will go up automatically To cancel the Auto Up movement operate the switch either in the up or down direction and rel...

Page 39: ...o Up Anytime the vehicle battery goes dead the Auto Up function will be disabled To reactivate the Auto Up feature pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors To disa...

Page 40: ...en adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting TRUNK RELEASE Use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to open the trunk from outside the vehicle From inside the vehicle the trunk lid can be released by pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel NOTE The shift lever must be in PARK for this switch to operate With the ignition swi...

Page 41: ...lid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape even if they entered through the rear seat If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffocation or heat stroke Trunk Internal Emergency Release As a security measure a Trunk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism In the event of an individual being locked inside ...

Page 42: ...ts Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event All seat belt systems except the driver s include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item...

Page 43: ...fants in that position Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind...

Page 44: ...Phone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front A...

Page 45: ...n happen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all t...

Page 46: ... the forces of an accident the best Continued WARNING Continued Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in an accident much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted...

Page 47: ...k of the front seat next to your arm Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out The Latch Plate 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 ...

Page 48: ...possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 49: ...ed behind you will not protect you from injury during an accident You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch ...

Page 50: ... is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection Inspect t...

Page 51: ...te 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push ANCHORAGE button to release the anchorage...

Page 52: ...nal information refer to Installing Child Re straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraints section The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position Driver Center Passenger First Row N A N A ALR Second Row ALR ALR ALR N A Not Applicable ALR Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage ...

Page 53: ...tion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensiti...

Page 54: ...ut the occupant early in an accident Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the air bags the preten sioners are single use items A ...

Page 55: ...occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts NOTE The Active Head Restraints AHR may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact However if during a front impact a secondary rear impact occurs the AHR may deploy based on the sever ity and type of the impact Active...

Page 56: ...Active Head Restraints AHR If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in an accident you must reset the head restraint on the driver s and front passenger seat You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward as shown in step three of the resetting procedure 1 Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat 2 Position the hands on the top of t...

Page 57: ...1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 ...

Page 58: ... front passenger BeltAlert威 to fasten their seat belts The feature is active whenever the ignition is on If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened The BeltAlert威 warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph 8 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermi...

Page 59: ...LC does not recommend deac tivating BeltAlert威 NOTE Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s or front passenger if equipped with belt alert seat belt remains unfastened Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to kee...

Page 60: ...r Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers NOTE These air bags ...

Page 61: ...tion rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC they are located above the side windows The trim covering the side air bags is labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag...

Page 62: ...ensioners Seat Belt Buckle Switch and Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors The first stage inflator...

Page 63: ...ive covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occup...

Page 64: ...tion to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The SABIC air bags deploy down ward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment Being too close to the S...

Page 65: ...e perfor mance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury Continued WARNING Continued If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments bolts or screws for instal lation on the vehicle r...

Page 66: ...g on the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions includ...

Page 67: ...ower supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi mately four to eight seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part ...

Page 68: ...ags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The air bags then quickly deflat...

Page 69: ...se events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds about one quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to i...

Page 70: ...d or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope bur...

Page 71: ... front seat belt retrac tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im mediately Also have the Occupant Restraint Con troller System serviced as well Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring includin...

Page 72: ...tact your autho rized dealer Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free If any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service ...

Page 73: ...le dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data...

Page 74: ...a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and ...

Page 75: ... two years old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchor system Refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH WARNING Rearward facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicl...

Page 76: ...he vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder 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 manufacturer s ...

Page 77: ...refully follow the instructions that come with the restraint If you install the restraint improperly it may not work when you need it All passenger seating positions contain automatic locking retractors However any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child ...

Page 78: ...th the child restraint anchor age system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat ing LATCH compatible child seats having flexible webbing mounted lower attachments Child seats with...

Page 79: ... been available for some time In fact many child restraint manufacturers will provide add on tether strap kits for some of their older products Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages will continue to have ...

Page 80: ...l children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle Installing The LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Again carefully follow the inst...

Page 81: ... are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint Finally tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions NOTE Ensure that...

Page 82: ...njured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraint Tether Strap 1 Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint 2 Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat If your vehicle is equipped with adjustabl...

Page 83: ...senger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor to secure a Child Restraint System CRS These types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract in...

Page 84: ...uble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out If the belt still can t be tightened or if pulling and pushing on the...

Page 85: ... BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain transmission and axle in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open...

Page 86: ...GERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNING Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is n...

Page 87: ...ued If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected i...

Page 88: ...on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an autho rized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air dire...

Page 89: ... will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Al ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Ob jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing ...

Page 90: ...oper cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or...

Page 91: ...4 Adjusting Side View Mirrors 96 Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature 96 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 96 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 96 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 97 Operation 99 Phone Call Features 106 Uconnect Phone Features 109 Advanced Phone Connectivity 114 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 116 General Information 127 3 ...

Page 92: ...clining Seats 138 Lumbar Support If Equipped 139 Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat 139 Head Restraints 140 Folding Rear Seat 144 Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest 145 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 145 䡵 Lights 147 Multifunction Lever 147 Headlights And Parking Lights 148 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 148 Headlight Time Delay 149 Turn Signals 149 Lane Change Assist 150 High Low Beam Switch 150 Flash ...

Page 93: ...utomatic Headlights Only 157 䡵 Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 158 䡵 Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 159 To Activate 160 To Set A Desired Speed 160 To Deactivate 160 To Resume Speed 161 To Vary The Speed Setting 161 To Accelerate For Passing 161 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 162 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink威 163 Programming A Rolling Code 164 Programming A Non Rolling Code 166 Ca...

Page 94: ... Express 173 Sunshade Operation 173 Wind Buffeting 173 Sunroof Maintenance 173 Ignition Off Operation 173 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 174 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver If Equipped 178 䡵 Cupholders 178 Rear Seat Bottle Holder 178 䡵 Storage 179 Glovebox Storage Compartment 179 䡵 Console Features 180 Storage 180 䡵 Cargo Area Features 182 Ski Pass Through 183 䡵 Rear Window Features 184 Rear Window D...

Page 95: ...to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Adjusting Rearview Mirror 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ...

Page 96: ...inate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate 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 Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door trim panel Automatic Dimming Mirror ...

Page 97: ...ndicated Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move When you are finished adjusting the mirror turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror Power Mirror Control Mirror Directions 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 ...

Page 98: ...ging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side mirror Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the ...

Page 99: ...ugh your vehi cle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect Phone NOTE The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile Ver sion 0 96 or higher See the Uconnect website for supported phones For Uconnect customer support visit the following websites www chrysler com uconnect www dodge com uconnect www jeep com ucon...

Page 100: ...hone The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system Only one linked or paired mobile phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead Failure t...

Page 101: ... as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are required after most Uconnect Phone prompts You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the beep which follows the Ready ...

Page 102: ...he button and follow the audible prompts for directions Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu Pair Link Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect Phone ...

Page 103: ...can pair up to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect Phone However at any given time only one mobile phone can be in use connected to your Uconnect System The priority allows the Uconnect Phone to know which mobile phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time For example if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle the Uconnect Phone will use t...

Page 104: ...ownloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook in the phonebook The Uconnect system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the Uconnect Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Pres...

Page 105: ...ne Uconnect Phone automati cally downloads your mobile phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automatically downloads names text names and number entries from your mobile phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See Uconnect we...

Page 106: ...ed on the mobile phone The changes are trans ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries NOTE Editing names in the phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Edit Entry You will...

Page 107: ...rompt and the following beep say Phonebook Delete After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say List Names to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose To select one of the entries from the list press the button while t...

Page 108: ...button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook List Names The Uconnect Phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries including the downloaded phone book entries if available To call one of the names in the list press the button during the playing of the desired name and say Call NOTE The user can also exercise Edit or Delete operations at this point The Uconne...

Page 109: ... and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your mobile phone Press the button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The Uconnect Phone compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress Therefore the user can only answer an inc...

Page 110: ... conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress After the second call has established press and hold the button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Call Termination To en...

Page 111: ... condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect Phone and transfer of the call to the mobile phone After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone for a certain dura tion after which the call is automatically transferred from the Uconnect Phone to the mobile phone An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition key is...

Page 112: ...ows Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Emergency and the Uconnect Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num ber This feature is supported in the U S Canada and Mexico NOTE The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number dialed may not be a...

Page 113: ...712 3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico Please refer to the 24 Hour Towing Assistance coverage details on the DVD in the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24 Hour Towing Assistance references If supported this number may be programmable on some systems To do this press the button and say Setup followed by Towing Assistance Paging To learn how to page refer to Working with Automated Systems P...

Page 114: ... 4 6 you can press the button and say 3 7 4 6 Send Saying a number or sequence of numbers followed by Send is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager You can also send stored Uconnect phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries To use this feature dial the number you wish to ...

Page 115: ...ff Phone And Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster and supported by your mobile phone the Uconnect Phone will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using Uconnect Phone The status is given for network signal strength phone battery strength etc Di...

Page 116: ...ss the button Following the beep say Mute off Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone without terminating the call To transfer an ongoing call from your Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa press the button and say Transfer Call Connec...

Page 117: ...er phone paired with the Uconnect Phone Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Select Phone and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the Uconnect Phone will ...

Page 118: ... Phone mode e g from radio mode Press and hold the button for five seconds until the session begins or Press the button and say the Voice Training System Training or Start Voice Training command You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone For best results the Voice Training session should be com p...

Page 119: ...aking during a Voice Command period Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such a...

Page 120: ...e compromised with the convertible top down Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect Pho...

Page 121: ...SMS Read or Read Messages Uconnect Phone will play the new text message for you After reading a message you can Reply or Forward the message using Uconnect Phone Send Messages You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message Press the button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say SMS Send or Send Message You can either say the message you wish to send or say List Message...

Page 122: ...I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there yet 15 Where are we meeting 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet 19 Send number to call 20 Start without me 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 123: ...nge it Bluetooth威 Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait at least...

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Page 127: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ...

Page 128: ...ring pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 129: ...io satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws All attent...

Page 130: ...active application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be prompted to repeat it To hear the first available Menu press the Voice Com mand button and say Help or...

Page 131: ...emo to switch to the memo recorder Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio AM In this mode you may say the following commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Radio FM To switch to the FM band ...

Page 132: ...nnel Menu Radio to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say the following commands Track to change the track Next Track to play the next track Previous Track to play the previous track Main Menu to switch to the main menu Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode say Memo In this mode you may say the following c...

Page 133: ...ous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos Setup To switch to system setup you may say on of the following Change to setup Switch to system setup Change to setup Main menu setup or Switch to setup In this mode you may say the following commands Language English Language French Language Spanish Tutorial Voice Training NOTE Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command b...

Page 134: ...last trained voice only SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is 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 In a collision people riding ...

Page 135: ...nward on the rear of the seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of the seat switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Release the swit...

Page 136: ...sted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Continued WARNING Continued Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Do not place any articl...

Page 137: ...time to select LOW level heating Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes When the HIGH level setting is selected the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation Then the heat output will drop to the normal HIGH level If the HIGH level setting is selected ...

Page 138: ...at insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat Manual Front Seat Adjustments The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats near the floor Pull the bar upward to move the seat to the desired position After releasing the...

Page 139: ... Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster If Equipped A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort for petite as well as tall drivers A lever with a ratcheting mechanism located on the outboard side of the seat raises and lowers it Total travel is 2 2 in 56 mm Manual Seat Height Adjustment Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137...

Page 140: ...ing is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use...

Page 141: ...board side of the driver s seatback Turn the control lever downward to increase and upward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat The recline handle on the front passenger seat also releases the seatback to fold forward Lumbar Support Seatback Adjustment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 ...

Page 142: ...at the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear WARNING The head restraints for all occupants must be prop erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a coll...

Page 143: ...f of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts Refer to Occupant Re straints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve hicle for further information To raise the head restraint pull upward on the...

Page 144: ...sh rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head NOTE The head restraints should only be removed by quali fied technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized dealer Active Head Restraint Normal Position Active Head Restraint Tilted 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 145: ...RNING Continued Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand foot or loose cargo To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se cured as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed Head Res...

Page 146: ... position If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury The rear cargo area of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down posi tion should not be used as a play area by children They could be seriously injured in a collision Children...

Page 147: ...g armrest with cupholders TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel Folding Rear Seat Armrest Hood Release Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 ...

Page 148: ...he hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole on the left underside of the hood Before closing the hood make sure to stow the prop rod in its proper location Hood Safety Catch Hood Prop Rod Hole Location 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 149: ... when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights headlights headlight beam selection passing light fog lights instrument panel light dimming and turn signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering col...

Page 150: ...rking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation Automatic Headlights If Equipped Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent AUTO will activate the automatic headlight system Headlight Switch Headlight Switch 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 151: ...ll illuminate during this time Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights NOTE If either light remains on and does not...

Page 152: ... by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you This will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released NOTE If the multifunction lever is held in the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds the high beams will shut off If this occurs wait 30 seconds for the next flash to pass operation Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever To...

Page 153: ... operating Lights On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened Rotate the cent...

Page 154: ...nd time to turn the light off Both of these lights can swivel so that the light can be aimed at a specific spot if desired The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle They will not turn off automatically Interior lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the ...

Page 155: ...y 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open To restore interior light operation either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch Interior Dome Lamp 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 ...

Page 156: ...ring column Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for low speed wiper operation or to the HI position for high speed wiper operation NOTE The wipers will automatically return to the park position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while they Windshield Wiper Washer Lever Changing Wiper Speeds 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 157: ...and the blades cannot return to the off position damage to the wiper motor may occur Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable Rotate the end of the wind shield wiper washer control lever to the first detent and then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval The...

Page 158: ...l operate for two wipe cycles and then turn off WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind shield washer use Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe t...

Page 159: ... position In addition the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature The headlights with wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if equipped Refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further...

Page 160: ...red To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position push the control handle inward until fully engaged WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle B...

Page 161: ...eed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time If this occurs the Electronic Speed Control 1 ON OFF 2 RES 4 CANCEL 3 SET 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 ...

Page 162: ...ld lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the...

Page 163: ...push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 2 km h To Accele...

Page 164: ...on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motor ized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink威 buttons located on either the overhead console headliner or sunvisor designate the ...

Page 165: ...ld transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink威 system Erase all channels before you begin programming To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink威 buttons I and III for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink威 for the first ti...

Page 166: ...tton 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 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator li...

Page 167: ... door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed 6 Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the garage door opener device activates programming is complete...

Page 168: ...and hold both the Homelink威 button you want to program and the hand held transmit ter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The Homelink威 indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink威 has received the fre quency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid 5 Press and hold the progra...

Page 169: ...er several seconds of trans mission which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 ...

Page 170: ...for programming plug it back in at this time Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Canadian Gate O...

Page 171: ...tive Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original hand held transmit ter Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code Did you unplug the device for programming and remember to plug it back in If you have any problems or require assistance please cal...

Page 172: ...as Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interferenc...

Page 173: ...apment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passen gers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through ...

Page 174: ...second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will rem...

Page 175: ...r type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if so equipped is in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sun roo...

Page 176: ...information ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 Volt 13 Amp electrical power outlets on this vehicle Both of the power outlets are protected by a fuse The instrument panel power outlet located below the climate control knobs has power available only when the ignition is ON This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit NOTE To preserve the heating element do not hold t...

Page 177: ...y power available at all times Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and or prevent the engine from starting NOTE To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob and element must be used Center Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ...

Page 178: ...ed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 2 11 Fuse 15 A Blue Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHIC...

Page 179: ...ones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the...

Page 180: ...th a cigar lighter that can be used with the power outlets Refer to Power Outlets in Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle for further information CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders located in the center console for the front passengers Rear Seat Bottle Holder There are built in bottle holders located in both rear door trim panels Front Cupholders 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHIC...

Page 181: ... closed burn ing the occupants Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury STORAGE Glovebox Storage Compartment The glovebox storage compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel Rear Bottle Holder Glovebox Storage Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 ...

Page 182: ...m design position to provide added user comfort The center console can be used for storage and is also equipped with an electrical power outlet Refer to Power Outlets in Understanding The Feature of Your Vehicle for further information Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the armrest Opened Glovebox Center Console 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 183: ...r phone while it is plugged into the power outlet with the armrest latched down The power outlet can also energize the cigar lighter in the optional cup holder ash receiver WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart ment lid in the open position Cellular phones music players and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving Use of these devices while driving can ...

Page 184: ...atched seat could cause serious injury Continued WARNING Continued The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system To help protect against personal injury...

Page 185: ...ay Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or become a dan gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision Ski Pass Through There is a ski pass through door located behind the rear seat armrest that allows longer items such as snow skis to be stored in the rear cargo area Lower the armrest and pull downward on the latch to open the ski pass thr...

Page 186: ...e NOTE To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements L...

Page 187: ...p Computer If Equipped 205 Control Buttons 206 䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 207 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 209 Oil Change Required If Equipped 210 EVIC Main Menu 211 Compass Display 212 Average Fuel Economy 214 Distance To Empty DTE 214 Tire PSI 215 Elapsed Time 215 EVIC Units Selection Units In Display 216 System Status 216 4 ...

Page 188: ...2 Info Button Disc Mode For MP3 WMA Play 232 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped 234 䡵 Media Center 730N 430 430N RHR RER RBZ RHB CD DVD HDD NAV If Equipped 238 Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped 238 Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped 238 䡵 Media Center 130 Sales Code RES 238 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 239 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD...

Page 189: ...Control If Equipped 262 Connecting The iPod威 Or External USB Device 263 Using This Feature 264 Controlling The iPod威 Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons 264 Play Mode 265 List Or Browse Mode 266 Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA 268 䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls If Equipped 270 Right Hand Switch Functions 271 Left Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation 271 Left Hand Switch Functions For M...

Page 190: ...䡵 Climate Controls 272 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning 273 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 277 Operating Tips 283 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 191: ...irbag 9 Power Outlet 2 Side Window Demister Outlet 6 Glove Compartment 10 Climate Controls 3 Instrument Cluster 7 Heated Seat Switch If Equipped 11 Ignition Switch 4 Radio 8 Hazard Switch 12 Trunk Release Button 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 ...

Page 192: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 193: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER R T 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 ...

Page 194: ...y and call for service There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition If your air conditioning is on turn it off The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat the Mode control to Floor and the Fan control to High This allows the heater core to act...

Page 195: ...ICE IMMEDIATELY See your local authorized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies 7 Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON RUN If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected at an autho...

Page 196: ...etermined using the procedure shown in Maintaining Your Vehicle 10 Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold Further overheating will cause the tempera ture gauge to pass H the indicator will continuous...

Page 197: ...rp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is neces sary WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger ous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immedi...

Page 198: ...transmission NOTE You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK 14 Odometer Display Trip Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the ve hicle has been driven U S Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced th...

Page 199: ...ASCAP Fuel Cap Fault HOTOIL Engine Oil Temperature Exceeds Safe Threshold NOTE If the instrument cluster is equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC then all warnings including Low Tire Door Ajar and Trunk Ajar will only display in the EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC for spe cific messages LoW tirE When the appropriate condition exists the odom...

Page 200: ...fter a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position To turn off the message temporarily press and rel...

Page 201: ...dometer must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer 17 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Indicator Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If a problem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing however see your autho riz...

Page 202: ... Security Light If Equipped This light will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds when the alarm system is arming The light will begin to flash slowly indicating that the system is armed The light will stop flashing when the vehicle is disarmed 22 Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrumen...

Page 203: ... tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle 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...

Page 204: ...icator is illuminated the sys tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation 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 ...

Page 205: ...ays on through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system It also could affect fuel economy and drivability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A...

Page 206: ...g light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly Turn the ignition key to the on position but do not start the vehicle The light should come on If the light does not come on have the system inspected by an authorized dealer 27 Transmission Temperature Warning Light If Equipped This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot This may occur wit...

Page 207: ...d This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro priate conditions exist Refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC for further information MINI TRIP COMPUTER IF EQUIPPED The Mini Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster and features a driver interactive trip information and temperature display NOTE The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting t...

Page 208: ...ocated on the steering wheel The following displays can be reset or changed Trip A Trip B Trip Odometer ODO This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset Press and release the STEP button on the instru ment cluster to switch from odometer to Trip A or Trip B Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B ...

Page 209: ...g Display N S E W NE NW SE SW Mileage Avg MPG Miles To Empty Low Tire Information Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS Displays if equipped Timer Units System Warnings Door Ajar etc Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Outside Temperature Display F or C Audio Mode Displays 12 preset Radio Stations or CD Title and Track number when playing Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 4 UNDER...

Page 210: ...tem in the Main Menu with the next MENU button press and release Press and release the DOWN button to advance the display through the various Trip Functions or Personal Settings Press and release the COMPASS button to display the compass heading the outside temperature and Audio Info when the ra dio is on screen when the current screen is not the compass outside temp audio info screen EVIC Steerin...

Page 211: ...e Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime RKE Remote Keyless Entry Battery Low with a single chime Personal Settings Not Avail Vehicle Not In PARK Personal Settings Not Avail Vehicle in Motion Door Ajar with vehicle graphic showing which door is open A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in motion Doors Ajar with vehicle graphic sh...

Page 212: ...dicator system The Oil Change Required message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to displ...

Page 213: ... Temperature Audio Information if radio is on display Average Fuel Economy Distance to Empty Tire Pressure Status display Elapsed Time EVIC Units Selection System Status Personal Settings NOTE For features in the EVIC that can be reset Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time the EVIC prompts a reset with a SELECT button graphic and the word RESET next to it When the SELECT button is pressed the sele...

Page 214: ...ed to calibrate the compass manually When the ve hicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will flash the CAL indicator until the compass is calibrated You may calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally NOTE A good calibratio...

Page 215: ...iance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differ ences and provide the most accurate compass heading NOTE Magnetic and battery powered devices such as cell phones iPod s ...

Page 216: ...omy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and holding the SELECT button as prompted in the EVIC display Upon reset the history information will be erased and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset Distance To Empty DTE Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the...

Page 217: ...ve low pressure LOW TIRE and a vehicle graphic are displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the graphic Tire pressure values that are too low will be flashing If the Tire Pressure System requires service Check TPM System is displayed Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Elapsed time will i...

Page 218: ... warning for each button press Press and Release the MENU button to return to the Main Menu Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the automatic transaxle is in PARK Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays in the EVIC Press and release the DOWN button to display the following programmable featu...

Page 219: ... Press or All Doors 1st Press appears Sound Horn with Lock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed This feature may be selected with or without the Flash Lamp with Lock feature To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Flash Lamp with Lock When ON is selected the front and rear turn signals will flas...

Page 220: ...d power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature To make your selection press the SELECT button until Off 45 sec 5 min or 10 min appears Illumin Approach When this feature is selected the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked w...

Page 221: ...Rotary Push the ON VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio Press the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned ON the sound will...

Page 222: ...onnect Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With Uconnect Phone message will display on the radio screen Phone Button Uconnect Phone If Equipped Press this butt...

Page 223: ...low the above procedure starting at step 2 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in AM FM or Satellite if equ...

Page 224: ... display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will...

Page 225: ...n when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to s...

Page 226: ...ble on the disc if equipped Audio Stream Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages if supported on the disc if equipped Angle Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc if equipped NOTE The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc These selections can only be made while playing a DVD VES P...

Page 227: ...ob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select Audio Language If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio language effective only if the language is supported by the disc You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting other Enter the country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and t...

Page 228: ...le to play NOTE The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc If changes are made to these settings after a disc is loaded changes will not be effective Also the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the customer preferred settings AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM mode SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that yo...

Page 229: ...ns DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instructions DISC MODE for CD and MP3 WMA Audio Play DVD VIDEO The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by geographic region These region codes must match in order for the disc to play If the region code for the DVD disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD player it will ...

Page 230: ...EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number 1 6 where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio The disc can be ejected with the radio and ...

Page 231: ...radio can play MP3 WMA files however acceptable MP3 WMA file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 WMA files pay attention to the following restrictions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 WMA file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 WMA DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported b...

Page 232: ...for CD audio or MP3 WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times If a disc contains multi formats such as CD audio and MP3 WMA tracks the radio will only play the MP3 WMA tracks on that disc Supported MP3 WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 WMA extension as MP3 WMA files Non MP3 WMA files named with the MP3 WMA extension may cause play back problems The radio ...

Page 233: ... medium containing MP3 WMA data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 WMA files Loading times for playback of MP3 WMA files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non m...

Page 234: ...ty mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to elapsed time display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 WMA player cassette player or microphone and ut...

Page 235: ...If Equipped For the radio Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped Refer to Video Entertainment System VES for fur ther details Dolby威 Manufactu...

Page 236: ...rts news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios NOTE Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre activated and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory installed satellite radio system in yo...

Page 237: ...e Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite rec...

Page 238: ...o the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time press and hold again to return to normal display RW FF Pressing the RW Rewi...

Page 239: ... To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this channel and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the channel will continue to play but will not b...

Page 240: ...HB user s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further details MEDIA CENTER 130 SALES CODE RES NOTE The radio sales code is...

Page 241: ...volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it TIME Button Press the TIME button to alt...

Page 242: ...ht or left to increase or decrease the bass tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones P...

Page 243: ...t be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be sel...

Page 244: ...n 1 0 in 2 5 cm a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 ...

Page 245: ...allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press and hold the FF Fast Forward button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button P...

Page 246: ...d The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will ...

Page 247: ...ata to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rate MPEG Specification Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 2...

Page 248: ...sion disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the DISC AUX button will change the mode to auxi...

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

Page 250: ...r this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With Uconnect Phone message will display on the radio screen Phone Button Uconnect Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equip...

Page 251: ...SETUP button and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in ...

Page 252: ... display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will...

Page 253: ... the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select ...

Page 254: ... RND button the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbut...

Page 255: ... 1 0 in 2 5 cm a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 i...

Page 256: ...ill allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button Press th...

Page 257: ... The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will r...

Page 258: ...ata to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specification Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 ...

Page 259: ...t Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not cont...

Page 260: ...olume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when the ignition is OFF Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This se...

Page 261: ... radio on press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is selected Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen Selecting Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display A CD may rema...

Page 262: ...e the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search...

Page 263: ...SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will ...

Page 264: ...ows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equippe...

Page 265: ... to the appropriate Uconnect Multimedia radio User s Manual for iPod威 or external USB device support capability Connecting an iPod威 or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate plays media but does not use the iPod威 MP3 control feature to control the connected device Connecting The iPod姞 Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod威 or ex...

Page 266: ...nnect to USB port The audio device can be played on the vehicle s sound system providing metadata artist track title album etc information on the radio display The audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play Browse and List the iPod威 contents The audio device battery charges when plugged into the USB AUX connector if supported by the specific audio device Controlling The iPod姞 O...

Page 267: ...d by one click will jump to the previous track in the list or press the VR button and say Previous Track Jump backward in the current track by pressing and holding the RW button Holding the RW button long enough will jump to the beginning of the current track Jump forward in the current track by pressing and holding the FF button A single press backward RW or forward FF will jump backward or forwa...

Page 268: ...uring Scan mode pressing the SEEK and SEEK buttons will select the previ ous and next tracks RND button available on sales code RES radio only Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威 or external USB device or press the VR button and say Shuffle ON or Shuffle Off If the RND icon is showing on the radio display then the shuffle mode is ON List Or Browse Mo...

Page 269: ... Preset 2 Artists Preset 3 Albums Preset 4 Genres Preset 5 Audiobooks Preset 6 Podcasts Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line To exit List mode without selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode LIST button The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod威 or external US...

Page 270: ...ice or connections to the iPod威 or external USB device in the vehicle can cause damage to the device and or to the connectors WARNING Do not plug in or remove the iPod威 or external USB device while driving Failure to follow this warning could result in an accident Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Uconnect phone system Controlling BTSA Using Radio...

Page 271: ...dio Device 1 Press PHONE button to begin 2 After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup then Select Audio Devices 3 Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect phone system to list audio devices Next Track Use the SEEK UP button or press the VR button on the radio and say Next Track to jump to the next track music on your cellular phone Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button o...

Page 272: ...IPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel The left and right controls are rocker type switches with a pushbutton in the center of each switch Reach behind the steering wheel to access the switches Remote Sound System Controls Back View Of Steering Wheel 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 273: ...he center of the switch to tune to the next preset that you have programmed Left Hand Switch Functions For Media i e CD Operation Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next track Press the bottom of the switch once either to listen to the beginning of the current track or to listen to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play ...

Page 274: ...hed reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone ant...

Page 275: ...rced through the ven tilation system in any mode The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the O OFF position There are four blower speeds NOTE For vehicles equipped with Remote Start the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the O Off position Manual Temperature Control 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273...

Page 276: ...ctors may reduce airflow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance Mode Control Air Direction Rotate this control to choose from sev eral patterns of air distribution You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols on the con trol or a blend of two of these modes The closer the setting is to a particular symbol the more air distribution you receive from that mode Pan...

Page 277: ... through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maxi mum blower and temperature settings for best wind shield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix Defrost or a blend of these modes even if the Air Conditioning A C button is not pressed This dehu midifies the air to help dry the windshield To improve fuel economy use these modes o...

Page 278: ...D indicator will flash several times then go out Recirculation will be dis abled automatically is these modes are selected The A C can be deselected manually without disturb ing the mode control selection When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position the recirculation feature will be cancelled Air Conditioning Control Press this button to engage the Air Conditioning A light will illumina...

Page 279: ...ration The Automatic Temperature Control system automati cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger Operation of the system is quite simple 1 Turn the Mode Control knob on the right and the Blower Control knob on the left to AUTO NOTE The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only Automatic Temperature Control 4 ...

Page 280: ...on automatically Selecting the O OFF position on the blower control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake 72 F 22 C is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime without affecting automatic operation Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while in AUTO mode will cause...

Page 281: ...r full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation turn the knob to the AUTO position In manual mode there are seven blower speeds that can be individual selected In off position the blower will shut off Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic Mode Preferred Automatic or Blower and Mode Pre ferred Autom...

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Page 283: ...ture between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy con...

Page 284: ...turn to normal AUTO mode function and the LED will turn off NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position the recirculation feature will be cancelled In cold weather use of the Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The Recirculation mode is not allowed in the floor defrost or Mix mode in order to improve window clearing Recirculation will be disabled automatically ...

Page 285: ...ol settings for various weather condi tions Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating A solution of 50 ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50 water is recommended Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for pro...

Page 286: ... air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice slush and sn...

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Page 289: ...ine Fails To Start 293 After Starting 295 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 295 䡵 Automatic Transmission 295 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock Systems 297 Key Ignition Park Interlock 297 Brake Transmission Interlock System 297 Four Speed Automatic Transmission If Equipped 298 Gear Ranges 298 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 62TE If Equipped 305 5 ...

Page 290: ...319 䡵 Parking Brake 320 䡵 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 322 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 324 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 325 Traction Control System TCS 325 Brake Assist System BAS 325 Electronic Stability Control ESC 326 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC Off Indicator Light 329 䡵 Tire Safety Information 330 Tire Markings 330 Tire Identification Number TIN 333 Tire Terminology An...

Page 291: ... 344 Tire Spinning 345 Tread Wear Indicators 346 Life Of Tire 346 Replacement Tires 347 䡵 Tire Chains 348 䡵 Snow Tires 349 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 349 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 350 Base System 353 Premium System If Equipped 355 General Information 359 䡵 Fuel Requirements 360 Reformulated Gasoline 360 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 361 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 361 MMT In Ga...

Page 292: ...And Gasoline Vehicles 366 Starting 367 Cruising Range 367 Replacement Parts 367 Maintenance 368 䡵 Adding Fuel 368 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 368 Loose Filler Cap Message 370 䡵 Vehicle Loading 370 Vehicle Certification Label 370 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR 371 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR 371 Overloading 372 Loading 372 䡵 Trailer Towing 373 Common Towing Definitions 373 Trailer Hitch Classificat...

Page 293: ...ight Ratings 376 Trailer And Tongue Weight 377 Towing Requirements 378 Towing Tips 382 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 383 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 383 Recreational Towing All Models 384 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 ...

Page 294: ...rake pedal or the shift lever Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON position and you must press the brake pedal before shifting out of PARK Normal Starting NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without ...

Page 295: ... able from your dealer is recommended If Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mission cannot be started this way Unburn...

Page 296: ...th the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor repeat the Normal Starting or Ex treme Cold Weather procedures With Tip Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any ...

Page 297: ... is bundled under the hood between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte grated Power Module Fuse Box on the driver s side of the vehicle The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warning effect on the engine WARNING Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving Damage to the 110 115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution AU...

Page 298: ...ou MUST press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK WARNING It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or some thing Only shift into gear when the engin...

Page 299: ...ition and the brake pedal is applied Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK OFF position The key fob can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK OFF position and once removed the shift lever is locked in PARK NOTE If a...

Page 300: ...n shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range PARK This range supplements...

Page 301: ...by trying to move the shift lever rearward with the brake pedal released after you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly ...

Page 302: ... is locked in the PARK position securing the vehicle against unwanted movement Continued WARNING Continued When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or...

Page 303: ...ng into PARK move the shift lever all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEU...

Page 304: ... upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through all forward gears The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris tics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy t...

Page 305: ...erating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up The 3 range should also be used when descending steep grades to avoid brake system distress LOW This range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades In this range the trans mission will downshift for maximum engine bra...

Page 306: ...uthorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset dealer service is required Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive fourth gear The transmission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow ing con...

Page 307: ...Overdrive when cold This is normal Shifting between the DRIVE and 3 ranges when the transmission is sufficiently warm will demon strate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive Six Speed Automatic Transmission 62TE If Equipped The shift lever position display located in the instrument panel cluster indicates the transmission gear range You must press the brake pedal to move...

Page 308: ...hift positions Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick威 shift control refer to AutoStick威 in Starting And Operating for further information Moving the shift lever to the left or right while in the AutoStick威 position below the Drive position will manually select the transmission gear and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 6 5 4 3 2 1 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine...

Page 309: ...ng mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK As an added precau tion turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage Your vehicle could...

Page 310: ... the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal Continued WARNING Continued Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK and remove the ignition key Once the key is rem...

Page 311: ...ift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK OFF position to the ON RUN position and also press the brake pedal Otherwise damage to the shift lever could result DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range as this can damage the drivetrain The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever into the P...

Page 312: ...n into PARK if you must leave the vehicle WARNING Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision CAUTION Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result in severe t...

Page 313: ...ssion life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup During cold temperatures transmission operation may be modified depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed This feature im proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency Engagement of the torque converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm refer to the N...

Page 314: ...m is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset we recom mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diag nostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset authorized dealer service is required Overdrive Operation The automatic...

Page 315: ...en cold This is normal Using the AutoStick威 feature when the transmission is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive AUTOSTICK姞 IF EQUIPPED AutoStick威 is a driver interactive feature providing manual shift control giving you more control of the vehicle AutoStick威 allows you to maximize engine brak ing eliminate undesirable upshifts and do...

Page 316: ...n snowy or icy conditions To select second gear after the vehicle is brought to a stop tap the shift lever to the right once Avoid using speed control when AutoStick威 is en gaged The transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStick威 is engaged Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick威 is engaged If a downshift would cause the engine ...

Page 317: ...is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when t...

Page 318: ...lt in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire ...

Page 319: ... cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stop ping distances Therefore after driving through st...

Page 320: ...ered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steer ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering ...

Page 321: ...als 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 accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturer s recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated ...

Page 322: ...ower the lever completely When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch ON the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate NOTE When the parking brake is applied and the transmis sion is placed in gear the Brake Warning Light will flash If vehicle speed is detected a chime will sound to alert the driver Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the ve...

Page 323: ...leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake peda...

Page 324: ...sh their effectiveness and may lead to a collision Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS...

Page 325: ... on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the bulb repaired as soon as possible If both the Brake Warning Light and the Anti Lock Brake Warning Light remain on the Anti Lock Brake ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD Systems are not functioning Immediate repair to the ABS system is required See your authorized dealer When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph 11 km h you...

Page 326: ...roperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment This interfer ence can cause possible loss of anti lock braking capability Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle...

Page 327: ...iven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in the Partial Off mode Refer to Electronic Stability Control ESC in this section of this manual Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s ...

Page 328: ...stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions ESC cor rects for over under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter acting the over under steer condition Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to deter mine the vehicle path intended by the driver and com pares it t...

Page 329: ...fety or the safety of others ESC Operating Modes All ESC equipped vehicles can choose the following ESC operating modes ESC On This is the normal operating mode for ESC Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode This mode should be used for almost all driving situa tions ESC should only be turned to Partial Off for specific reasons as noted below Partial ESC Mode This mode...

Page 330: ...ction feature of ESC is disabled Therefore enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is re duced NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by pressing the ESC Off switch Once the situa tion requiring ESC to be switched to the Partial Off mode is overcome turn ESC ...

Page 331: ... to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during ac celeration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions NOTE The ESC ...

Page 332: ...er P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo rary emergency use only T...

Page 333: ...Passenger car tire size based on U S design standards ⴖ blank ⴖ Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means...

Page 334: ... i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maxi...

Page 335: ...ies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week ...

Page 336: ...d in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pres sure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pap...

Page 337: ...ard 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 Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 ...

Page 338: ...hicle 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 Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Informa...

Page 339: ...ailable cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle w...

Page 340: ...338 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 341: ...cted by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handlin...

Page 342: ...ide Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or rear edge of the driver s side door Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplementa...

Page 343: ... into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature ...

Page 344: ...serious collision Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctures i...

Page 345: ...ary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire Compact spare tire descriptions begin ...

Page 346: ...tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on t...

Page 347: ...esult in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or icy conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause t...

Page 348: ... to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have ...

Page 349: ...oad Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s...

Page 350: ...oved for your vehicle Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and...

Page 351: ...mprove performance on ice skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non studded tires Some states pro hibit studded tires therefore local laws should be checked before using these tire types TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For th...

Page 352: ...ses the tire pressure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after 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 Genera...

Page 353: ...turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this informa tion For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more than three hours placard pressure of 30 psi 207 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi 186 kPa a ...

Page 354: ...alve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni toring Sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation...

Page 355: ...e Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster a LOW TIRE message will be displayed for a minimum of five seconds and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle and inflate each tire to the vehicle s recommended cold p...

Page 356: ...pact spare tire if equipped does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn ON and a LOW TIRE ...

Page 357: ...S uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure The TPMS consists of the following comp...

Page 358: ... the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires In addition the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing 356 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 359: ...g Telltale Light will turn off The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information Check TPMS Warning When a system fault is detected a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid In addition the EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYS TEM message f...

Page 360: ...with TPM sensors The EVIC will also display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is detected In this case the CHECK TPM SYSTEM mes sage is then followed with a graphic display with pres sure values still shown This indicates that the pressure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not b...

Page 361: ...nd then display dashes in place of the pressure value 5 Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare the TPMS will update automatically In addition the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long no tire pressure is below the low press...

Page 362: ... Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experi ence these symptoms try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter WWFC which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions perfo...

Page 363: ...e the Malfunction Indicator Light to illumi nate Pump labels should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 10 Ethanol Problems that result from using gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10 Ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may not be covered under warranty E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non FFV vehicles are compatible with gasol...

Page 364: ...rmance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump therefore you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United Sta...

Page 365: ...engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance Continued CAUTION Continued The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Most of these products contain high concentra tions of methanol Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuel...

Page 366: ...tinued WARNING Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnor mal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle FLEXIBLE FUEL 3 6...

Page 367: ...nol Fuel E 85 E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline WARNING Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury Never have any smok ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame E 85 Fuel Cap 5 STARTI...

Page 368: ...uring warm up NOTE When the ambient temperature is above 90 F 32 C you may experience hard starting and rough idle following start up even if the above recommendations are followed Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with E 85 and may form deposits in your engine To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits a supplemental gasoline additive such...

Page 369: ...ine is fully warmed up NOTE Use of the engine block heater if equipped is beneficial for E 85 startability when the ambient tempera ture is less than 32 F 0 C Cruising Range Because E 85 fuel contains less energy per gallon liter than gasoline you will experience an increase in fuel consumption You can expect your miles per gallon mpg miles per liter and your driving range to decrease by about 30 ...

Page 370: ...cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle After removing the gas cap place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle s surface Fuel Filler Door 368 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 371: ... cap gas cap A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light MIL to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled Continued Tether Cable 5 STARTING A...

Page 372: ...n the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Loose Filler Cap Message If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap in loose improperly installed or damaged a gASCAP message will be displayed in the instrument cluster Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened Press the trip odometer reset ...

Page 373: ...l allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers and cargo The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR WARNING Because the front wheels steer the vehicle...

Page 374: ...ar axles Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Loading To load your vehicle properly first figure out its empty weight axle by axle and side by side Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their weight as evenly as possible Stow all loose items securely bef...

Page 375: ...towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Starting and Operating for further information G...

Page 376: ...e Certifica tion Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Trailer Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases ...

Page 377: ...n selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Clas...

Page 378: ...g Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds Note 1 The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Starting and Operating for further information Note 2 Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front s...

Page 379: ...or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle The trailer t...

Page 380: ... rear suspension of the tow vehicle decreasing vehicle stability Negative trailer tongue weight could cause the trailer to squat and potentially become disengaged from the tow vehicle resulting in a runaway trailer condition Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during ...

Page 381: ...to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chassis structure or tires Continued WARNING Continued Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When ...

Page 382: ...on pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for informa tion on tread wear indicators and for proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to Tires General Infor mation in Starting and Operating for information on replacement tires and for proper tire replacemen...

Page 383: ...d lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have a collision Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for ad ditiona...

Page 384: ...or mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces sive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking If you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 min utes of continuous operation then change the automatic transmission fluid and filter according to the interval specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer tow ing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for...

Page 385: ...em To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time shift the trans mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground...

Page 386: ...nstructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly 3 Firmly apply the parking brake Place the transmis sion in PARK 4 Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer s instructions CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle Damage to the drivetrain will result Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission dam age Damage from ...

Page 387: ...g 388 Jack Location 388 Spare Tire Stowage 388 Preparations For Jacking 389 Jacking Instructions 390 Road Tire Installation 396 䡵 Jump Starting 398 Preparations For Jump Start 398 Jump Starting Procedure 400 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 402 䡵 Shift Lever Override 403 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 404 Automatic Transmission 4 Speed And 6 Speed 62TE 405 Without The Ignition Key 406 6 ...

Page 388: ...will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways Slow down In city traffic While stopped put transaxle in NEUTRAL but do not increase en...

Page 389: ... antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot Engine Oil Overheating 2 4L Engine Only If Equipped During sustained high speed driving or trailer tow up long grades on a hot day the engine oil temperatur...

Page 390: ...you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack Continued WARNING Continued The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slipp...

Page 391: ...e a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever into PARK automatic transmis sion or REVERSE manual transmission 5 Turn OFF the ignition Spare Tire and Jack Stowage 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3...

Page 392: ...rk on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehi...

Page 393: ...nd CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle NOTE Refer to the Compact Spare Tire section of Tires General Information for information about the spare tire its use and operation 1 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the ...

Page 394: ...tachment points holds the jack handle in place 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in Step 3 Removing Jack Handle From Jack Jacking Locations 392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 395: ...ed under the jacking location Once the jack is positioned turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 ...

Page 396: ... the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability 6 Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers where applicable off the hub Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel Lightly tighten the nuts CAUTION Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward T...

Page 397: ...que is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station 9 Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area Secure the assembly using the means provided WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forw...

Page 398: ...lug nuts WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury 3 Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel Install the cover by hand snapping the cover over the two lug nuts Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the ...

Page 399: ...ut has been tightened twice The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station 7 After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel Vehicles Without Wheel Covers 1 Mount the road tire o...

Page 400: ...y it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pa...

Page 401: ... might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electr...

Page 402: ...ure the ignition is OFF WARNING Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result Jump Starting Procedure WARNING Failure to follow this procedure could result in per sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex plosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster ve...

Page 403: ...battery to explode and could result in personal injury 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery Once the engine is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence 6 Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the remote negative post of the vehicle with the dis charge...

Page 404: ...g motion Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective CAUTION Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure Allow the en gine to idle with the shift ...

Page 405: ...s Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and...

Page 406: ...er liner TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground 4 SPEED 6 SPEED 62TE TRANSMISSIONS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable Transmission in NEUTRAL 25 mph 40 km h max speed 15 mi 24 km max distance Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear Front OK Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle Use only tow bars and other equi...

Page 407: ...hicle may result from improper towing Continued CAUTION Continued Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans mission may result If the vehicle being towed requires steering the ignition switch must be in the ON position not the LOCK or ACC positions Automatic Transmission 4 Speed and 6 Speed 62TE The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle wit...

Page 408: ... by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position Flatbed towing is the preferred towing method However if a flatbed towing vehicle is not available wheel lift towing equip ment may be used Rear towing with the front wheels on the ground is not allowed as transmission damage will occur If rear t...

Page 409: ... Cap Message 411 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 412 䡵 Replacement Parts 413 䡵 Dealer Service 414 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 414 Engine Oil 415 Engine Oil Filter 418 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 419 Maintenance Free Battery 419 Air Conditioner Maintenance 421 A C Air Filter If Equipped 422 Body Lubrication 423 Windshield Wiper Blades 424 7 ...

Page 410: ...Corrosion 438 Cleaning Center Console Cupholders 444 䡵 Fuses 445 Integrated Power Module 445 䡵 Vehicle Storage 450 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 450 䡵 Bulb Replacement 451 Headlamp 451 Fog Lamps 453 Backup Lamps 453 License Plate Lamp 454 䡵 Fluid Capacities 455 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 456 Engine 456 Chassis 457 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 411: ...Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill 3 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Integrated Power Module Fuses 11 Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Power Distribution Center Fuses 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 ...

Page 412: ...Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Oil Fill 4 Integrated Power Module Fuses 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 413: ...eed towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will so...

Page 414: ...ine is running and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can us...

Page 415: ...ced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehic...

Page 416: ...he proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing...

Page 417: ...als such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and only when the engine is hot will improve the a...

Page 418: ...for further information NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8 000 miles 13 000 km or six months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer recom mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum In...

Page 419: ...ngine Compart ment in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade 3 6L Engine SAE 5W 30 engine oil is preferred for all operating temperatures The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehic...

Page 420: ...aken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter...

Page 421: ...f replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine air cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required NOTE The battery is stored in a compartme...

Page 422: ...to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked posi tive and negative and are identified on the battery case Cable cla...

Page 423: ...WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty information The air conditioning sys...

Page 424: ...ng or personal injury may result The A C Air Filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box Perform the following procedure to re place the filter 1 Open the glove box and remove all contents 2 Push in on the sides of the glove box and lower the door 3 Disconnect the glove box door dampener from the slot on the side of the box This is done by grasping the dampener connector on the o...

Page 425: ...ove box door dampener and glove box Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks door hinge pivot points and rollers liftgate tailgate sliding doors and hood hinges should be lubri cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as MOPAR威 Spray White Lube or equivalent to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli...

Page 426: ...s of salt waxes or road film and help reduce streaking and smearing Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on ...

Page 427: ...haust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for ...

Page 428: ...system can contact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con trol device and may seriously reduce engine per formance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In t...

Page 429: ...rmal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it to cool Service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam age Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by ...

Page 430: ...ifreeze is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant anti freeze Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness...

Page 431: ... engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use addi tional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the engine coolant antifreeze and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant anti freeze Use of Propylene Glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been bui...

Page 432: ...er quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types will decrease the life of the engine coolant antifreeze and will requ...

Page 433: ...to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level Four Cylinder Engines the coolant bottle provides a quic...

Page 434: ...por ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check engine coolant antifreeze freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If engine co...

Page 435: ... performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have yo...

Page 436: ...by a leak and a checkup may be needed Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Re fer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your b...

Page 437: ...uld be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami nate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission and differential assembly are contained within a single housing The fluid level in the ...

Page 438: ... to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks In addition a...

Page 439: ...r cold Hot fluid is approximately 180 F 82 C which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is driven at least 15 miles 24 km Hot fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips Cold fluid is at a temperature below 80 F 27 C 7 Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated Then remove dipstick and note the reading a If the fluid is hot the reading should be in the crosshatc...

Page 440: ... is re seated properly Fluid Level Check Six Speed Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission has no dipstick and is dealer serviced only Transmission Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals In addition change the fluid and filter if the transmission is disassembled for any reason Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protectio...

Page 441: ...ects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or equiva lent or 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威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar ...

Page 442: ... the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de ice...

Page 443: ...acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the pos...

Page 444: ...vents or any other form of protectants on Stain Repel products Interior Care Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections in the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesirable reflections Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface Cleaning Interior Trim Interior Trim should be cleaned starting w...

Page 445: ...s Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped wi...

Page 446: ...lace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Cleaning Center Console Cupholders Removal Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift upward Cleaning Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap Let soak for approximately one hour After one hour pull the liner from the water and dip it back...

Page 447: ...ontains cartridge fuses and mini fuses A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover Refer to the graphic below for FUSES TIPM location Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 40 Amp Green Power Top Module If Equipped 2 20 Amp Yellow AWD Module Integrated Power Module 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 ...

Page 448: ...p Green Ignition Off Draw IOD Sense 1 8 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw IOD Sense 2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed Power Seats If Equipped PZEV Air Pump If Equipped 10 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel Power Locks Interior Lights 11 15 Amp Lt Blue Selectable Power Outlet Inside Center Arm Rest 12 20 Amp Yellow 13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition 14 10 Amp Red Instrument ...

Page 449: ...n ASD Relay 19 20 Amp Yellow Audio Amplifier If Equipped 20 15 Amp Lt Blue Radio 21 10 Amp Red Siren If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 22 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Cli mate Controls Hot Cupholder If Equipped 23 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown ASD Relay 3 24 25 Amp Natural Sunroof If Equipped 25 10 Amp Red Ignition Run Heated Mirrors If Equipped 26 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown ASD ...

Page 450: ...straint Controller ORC 29 Hot Car No Fuse Required 30 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Run Heated Seats If Equipped 31 Spare Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 32 30 Amp Pink Auto Shutdown ASD Relay 1 33 10 Amp Red Switch Bank Diagnostic Link Connector Powertrain Control Module PCM 34 30 Amp Pink Anti Lock Brakes ABS Module If Equipped Electronic Stability Control ESC Module If Equipped 448 MAINTAI...

Page 451: ...ortant to ensure the cover is prop erly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load I...

Page 452: ... in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT BULBS All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb No Front Courtesy Reading Lamp 578 W5W Center Courtesy Readi...

Page 453: ...rviced at Authorized Dealer Backup Lamp 921 License Lamp W5W BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp 1 Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlamp NOTE It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the totally integrated power module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp on the driver s side of the vehicle 2 Reach into engine compartment and from behind the l...

Page 454: ...r fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life 4 Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb 5 If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 6 Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate clockwise 1 4 turn to secure 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 455: ...he bulb off of connector and replace with a new one CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Backup Lamps 1 Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner behind the tail lamp 2 Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp housing 7 MAINTAIN...

Page 456: ...g 4 Twist and remove socket from lamp 5 Remove bulb from socket and replace License Plate Lamp 1 Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in place 2 Gently pry the lamp assembly loose 3 Pull bulb from socket replace and reattach the lamp assembly with the two retaining screws 454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 457: ... API Certified 4 5 Quarts 4 4 Liters 3 6L Engine SAE 5W 30 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 6 Liters Cooling System 2 4L Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 7 7 Quarts 7 3 Liters 3 6L Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 11 6 Quarts 11 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHIC...

Page 458: ...er to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 3 6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W 30 Engine Oil meeting Chrysler Material Stan dard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 2 4L Engine except PZEV ZFR5F 11 Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Spark Plugs 2 4L with PZEV ZFR5AP Gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm Spark...

Page 459: ...PAR威 ATF 4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4威 product Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR威 DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR威 ATF 4威 Automatic Transmis sion Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4威 product 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHI...

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Page 461: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 460 Required Maintenance Intervals 462 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 462: ...change is necessary On Non EVIC equipped vehicles Change Oil will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate this means that service is required for your vehicle Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km N...

Page 463: ...strument Panel or under In strument Cluster Description Odometer Trip Odom eter in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 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 level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or b...

Page 464: ... Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H...

Page 465: ... even if it occurs before 16 000 miles 26 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 16 000 miles 26 000 km or 12 months Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends ...

Page 466: ...ter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 32 000 miles 52 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals ...

Page 467: ...t sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 48 000 miles 78 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cra...

Page 468: ... miles 104 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Inspec...

Page 469: ...gn of irregular wear even if it occurs before 80 000 miles 130 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104 000 miles 169 000 km whichever comes first Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the ...

Page 470: ...fore 96 000 miles 156 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the spark plugs 3 6L Engine Inspect and replace PCV Valve if necessary Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the fron...

Page 471: ...e Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 112 000 miles 182 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect t...

Page 472: ...edule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 128 000 miles 208 000 km Replace the spark plugs 2 4L Engine Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Inspect t...

Page 473: ...irst sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 144 000 miles 234 000 km If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals fo...

Page 474: ... oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 152 000 miles 247 000 km Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 472 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 475: ...ent If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 473 ...

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Page 477: ...If You Need Assistance 477 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 478 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 478 In Mexico Contact 478 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 479 Service Contract 479 䡵 Warranty Information 480 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 480 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 480 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 480 In Canada 481 䡵 Publication Order Forms 481 9 ...

Page 478: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 483 Treadwear 483 Traction Grades 483 Temperature Grades 484 476 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 479: ...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 its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 480: ...acturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 423 6343 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 P...

Page 481: ...fter the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Cont...

Page 482: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 483: ...n about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans port Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety...

Page 484: ...nts and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering...

Page 485: ...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 and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 486: ...ad 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 temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

Page 487: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 488: ...e Tires 340 Airbag 58 67 Airbag Deployment 68 Airbag Light 65 66 70 86 193 Airbag Maintenance 69 Airbag Side 61 64 66 67 Airbag Window Side Curtain 62 64 67 Alarm System Security Alarm 18 200 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 235 259 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 322 Anti Lock Warning Light 322 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 429 455 Dispos...

Page 489: ...n 335 Battery 419 Jump Starting 30 Keyless Transmitter Replacement RKE 25 Location 419 Belts Seat 86 Body Mechanism Lubrication 423 Brake Assist System 325 Brake System 433 Anti Lock ABS 322 Fluid Check 433 457 Master Cylinder 433 Parking 320 Warning Light 195 Brake Parking 320 Brake Transmission Interlock 297 Brakes 433 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 83 Bulb Replacement 450 451 Bulbs Light ...

Page 490: ...hecks Safety 84 Child Restraint 72 73 78 81 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 76 78 Child Safety Locks 33 Cigar Lighter 178 Clean Air Gasoline 360 Cleaning Wheels 441 Windshield Wiper Blades 424 Climate Control 272 Clock 221 239 248 Coin Holder 180 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 272 Compact Spare Tire 343 Compass 205 212 Compass Calibration 212 Compass Variance 213 Computer Trip Travel 20 211 Connector ...

Page 491: ...ion Module 20 Cruise Light 199 Cupholders 145 178 444 Customer Assistance 477 Customer Programmable Features 216 Data Recorder Event 71 Daytime Running Lights 151 Dealer Service 414 Defroster Rear Window 184 Defroster Windshield 86 275 281 Delay Intermittent Wipers 30 155 Diagnostic System Onboard 411 Dimmer Switch Headlight 150 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 437 438 Oil Engine 415 Power Steerin...

Page 492: ...runk Release 39 Emergency In Case of Jacking 388 Jump Starting 398 Towing 404 Emission Control System Maintenance 412 Engine 409 Air Cleaner 419 Block Heater 295 Break In Recommendations 83 Checking Oil Level 415 Compartment 410 Compartment Identification 410 Coolant Antifreeze 428 456 Cooling 428 Exhaust Gas Caution 85 364 Fails to Start 293 Flooded Starting 293 Fuel Requirements 360 455 Jump Sta...

Page 493: ... Extender Seat Belt 57 Exterior Lights 88 Fabric Care 442 Filler Location Fuel 192 368 Filters Air Cleaner 419 Air Conditioning 284 422 Automatic Transmission 438 Engine Oil 418 456 Engine Oil Disposal 418 Flash To Pass 150 Flashers 386 Hazard Warning 386 Turn Signal 88 453 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 367 Engine Oil 366 Fuel Requirements 364 366 Maintenance 368 Replacement Parts 367 Star...

Page 494: ... Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 402 Fuel 360 Adding 368 Additives 362 Clean Air 360 Ethanol 361 Filler Cap Gas Cap 192 368 Filler Door Gas Cap 192 Gasoline 360 Gauge 192 Light 193 Materials Added 362 Methanol 361 Octane Rating 360 456 Requirements 360 455 Tank Capacity 455 Fuel System Caution 369 Fuel Flexible 364 Fueling 368 Fuses 445 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 162 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 368 370 411 G...

Page 495: ...R 371 Hands Free Phone Uconnect 97 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 316 Hazard Warning Flasher 386 Head Restraints 140 Headlights 451 Bulb Replacement 451 Cleaning 441 High Beam 150 205 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 150 On With Wipers 157 Passing 150 Switch 148 Heated Seats 135 Heater 273 Heater Engine Block 295 Hitches Trailer Towing 375 HomeLink Garage Door Open...

Page 496: ...pearance Care 442 Interior Lights 152 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 155 Introduction 4 Jack Location 388 Jack Operation 388 390 Jacking Instructions 390 Jump Starting 398 Key In Reminder 15 Key Programming 17 Key Replacement 16 Key Sentry Immobilizer 15 Keyless Entry System 21 Keyless Entry System Sedan 21 Keys 12 Knee Bolster 58 Lane Change and Turn Signals 200 453 Lane Change Assist 150 Lap S...

Page 497: ... 148 Headlights On With Wipers 157 High Beam Indicator 205 Illuminated Entry 20 Instrument Cluster 148 Interior 152 License 454 Lights On Reminder 151 Low Fuel 193 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 203 Map Reading 152 Oil Pressure 194 Passing 150 Seat Belt Reminder 193 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 19 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 200 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 201 350 Traction Control 329 Turn Sign...

Page 498: ...neral 414 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 203 412 Manual Service 481 Map Reading Lights 152 Master Cylinder Brakes 433 Methanol 361 Mini Trip Computer 205 211 Mirrors 93 Automatic Dimming 94 Electric Powered 94 Outside 96 Rearview 93 Vanity 96 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 7 Monitor Tire Pressure System 350 Mopar Parts 413 480 MTBE ETBE 361 New Vehicle Break In Period 83 Occupant Rest...

Page 499: ...418 Identification Logo 416 Materials Added to 418 Recommendation 416 455 Synthetic 418 Viscosity 417 455 Onboard Diagnostic System 411 412 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 162 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 4 Overheating Engine 386 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 4 481 Paint Care 438 Panic Alarm 25 Parking Brake 320 Passing Light 150 Personal Settings 216 Pets 83 Phone Cellular 97 Phone Hands Free Ucon...

Page 500: ...eration 272 Radio Remote Controls 270 Rear Cupholder 178 Rear Seat Folding 144 145 Rear Window Defroster 184 Rear Window Features 184 Rearview Mirrors 93 Recorder Event Data 71 Recreational Towing 383 Reformulated Gasoline 360 Refrigerant 422 Reminder Seat Belt 56 Remote Control Door Locks 21 Security Alarm 18 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 Remote Keyless Entry Sedan 21 Remote Sound System Radio Cont...

Page 501: ... 85 Satellite Radio Antenna 235 259 Schedule Maintenance 460 Seat Belt Maintenance 444 Seat Belt Reminder 56 Seat Belts 86 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 49 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 49 And Pregnant Women 57 Child Restraint 72 73 81 Extender 57 Front Seat 43 45 Inspection 86 Operating Instructions 45 Pretensioners 52 Rear Seat 43 Reminder 193 Untwisting Procedure 49 Seat Belts Sedan 40 Seats 1...

Page 502: ...66 Side Window Demisters Defrosters 284 Signals Turn 88 453 Slippery Surfaces Driving On 315 Snow Chains Tire Chains 348 Snow Tires 349 Spare Tire 343 344 388 Specifications Oil 416 Speed Control Cruise Control 159 199 Speedometer 192 Starting 292 Engine Fails to Start 293 Starting and Operating 292 Starting Procedures 292 Steering Power 318 319 Tilt Column 158 Wheel Tilt 158 Steering Wheel Audio ...

Page 503: ...ing Column 158 Time Delay Headlight 149 Tire and Loading Information Placard 335 Tire Identification Number TIN 333 Tire Markings 330 Tire Safety Information 330 Tires 88 339 483 Aging Life of Tires 346 Air Pressure 339 Chains 348 Changing 388 Compact Spare 343 General Information 339 High Speed 342 Inflation Pressures 340 Jacking 388 Life of Tires 346 Load Capacity 335 336 Pressure Monitor System...

Page 504: ...Tips 383 Hitches 375 Minimum Requirements 378 Trailer and Tongue Weight 377 Trailer Towing Guide 376 Trailer Weight 376 Transaxle Automatic 12 292 Autostick 313 Selection of Lubricant 457 Transmission Automatic 295 435 Filter 438 Maintenance 435 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 25 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 25 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink 162 Transporti...

Page 505: ...tery Care 442 Vanity Mirrors 96 Variance Compass 213 Vehicle Certification Label 370 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 Vehicle Loading 336 370 372 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 7 Vehicle Storage 283 450 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 18 Viscosity Engine Oil 417 Voice Recognition System VR 127 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 192 Warnings and Cautions 6 Warranty Information 4...

Page 506: ...3 Window Fogging 284 Windows 34 Power 34 Windshield Defroster 86 275 281 Windshield Washers 154 156 Fluid 425 Windshield Wiper Blades 424 Windshield Wipers 154 Wiper Blade Replacement 424 Wipers Intermittent 155 504 INDEX ...

Page 507: ...hicles so The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions All installations should be checked for possible interfer ence b...

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