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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

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Engine Compartment — 3.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361

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Engine Compartment — 4.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362

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Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II . . . . . . 363

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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 363

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Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364

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Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

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Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

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Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366

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Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

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Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

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Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

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Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370

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Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 372

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Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

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Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

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Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374

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Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374

Summary of Contents for Dakota 2011

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

Page 2: ...ptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op tional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle Pl...

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 411 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 427 10 INDEX 437 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: ...bserve all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identificati...

Page 9: ...IFICATIONS 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 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

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Page 11: ... Steering Wheel 15 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 15 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System 15 䡵 Sentry Key威 If Equipped 16 Replacement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 19 To Arm The System 19 To Disarm The System 19 䡵 Illuminated Entry 20 Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 To Unlock The Doors 21 2 ...

Page 12: ...n Door Lock 32 䡵 Windows 34 Power Windows 34 Auto Down Driver s Side Only 35 Window Lockout Switch 35 Wind Buffeting 36 䡵 Occupant Restraints 36 Lap Shoulder Belts 37 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 43 Center Lap Belts 44 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 44 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 45 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped 46 Seat Belt Pretensioners 47 Ene...

Page 13: ...t Airbag Features 52 Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls 56 Event Data Recorder EDR 62 Child Restraints 63 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 76 䡵 Safety Tips 77 Transporting Passengers 77 Exhaust Gas 78 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 79 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 81 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ...

Page 14: ...er duplicate keys from your authorized dealer Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission 1 Place the shift lever in PARK 2 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position 3 Remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder Ignition Key 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 15: ...pped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Do not leave children or animals inside parked ve...

Page 16: ...on for your vehicle It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily To remove the key 1 Press and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel 2 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position 3 Remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder...

Page 17: ... steering wheel one half revolution turn off the engine and remove the key Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages To Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine If the key is difficult to turn move the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock NOTE If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the ...

Page 18: ...e Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics In addition if the light begins to flash after the bulb check it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds If the Vehi...

Page 19: ... the customer key programming procedure This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics A blank key is one that has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys威 you can program new Sentry Keys威 to the system by perfo...

Page 20: ...ogramming is complete the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off The new Sentry Key威 is programmed The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter will also be pro grammed during this procedure Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key威 contact your authorized dealer for details NOTE If a programmed key is lost see ...

Page 21: ...le Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed NOTE If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu ously during vehicle operation have the Vehicle Security Alarm checked by an authorized dealer To Disarm The System Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence the horn will sound ...

Page 22: ...sition ILLUMINATED ENTRY Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the doors are unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the last door is closed or until all doors are closed and either the ignition is turned to the ON RUN position or a RKE transmitter LOCK button is presse...

Page 23: ...unlock only the driver s door or twice to unlock all the doors When the unlock button is pressed the illuminated entry will initiate and the parking lights will flash twice The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first unlock button press by using the following procedure 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter 2 Continue to hold the LOCK button for at...

Page 24: ...f the ignition is OFF when the doors are locked the parking lights will flash on once and the horn will chirp once Horn Chirp Programming The horn chirp feature is shipped from the assembly plant activated If desired this feature can be disabled by using the following procedure 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on the RKE trans mitter 2 Continue to hold the LOCK button for at least 4 sec onds but n...

Page 25: ... seconds then press and hold the LOCK button A single chime will sound to indicate that this feature has changed 3 Release both buttons at the same time 4 Test the Flash Lamps With Lock feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the key removed NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are ...

Page 26: ...s so equipped 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 ap proved by the par...

Page 27: ...h a screw remove the screw With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal 2 Remove and replace the battery When replacing the battery match the sign on battery to the sign on the inside of the battery clip located on the back cover Avoid touching the new battery with your fin...

Page 28: ... the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an 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 Hazard switch off Brake switch inactive brake pedal no...

Page 29: ...ransmitter twice within five sec onds The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice if programmed Then the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle NOTE The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode For security power window and power sunroof op eration if equipped are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote ...

Page 30: ...tentional 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 end of the 15 minute cycle press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm if equipped Then prior to the end of the 15 m...

Page 31: ...ity and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Don t leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the ...

Page 32: ...closing the door will allow the locks to operate A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and the driver s door is open as a reminder to remove the key Automatic Door Locks If this feature is enabled your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle s speed exceeds 15 mph 24 km h This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant and can be disabled ...

Page 33: ... a chime is not heard program mode was canceled before the feature could be disabled If necessary repeat the above procedure Auto Unlock On Exit Feature If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when any door is opened This will occur only after the vehicle has been shifted into the PARK position after the vehicle has been driven shifted out of PARK and the doors closed Auto...

Page 34: ...ill sound to indicate the feature has been changed 7 To reactivate the feature repeat the above steps 8 If a chime is not heard program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed If necessary repeat the above procedure Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat the rear doors of your vehicle have the child protection door lock system C...

Page 35: ...yone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child Protection locks are engaged NOTE After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position For emergency exit with the system engaged move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position roll down the window and o...

Page 36: ...ere is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control The windows will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN or ACC position and for ten minutes after the ignition is turned OFF unless the driver s door is opened Power Window Switch 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 37: ...e Push the window switch past the first detent release and the window will go down automatically To cancel the Auto Down movement operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch Window Lockout Switch The Window Lockout Switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors To disable the window controls on the other doors press the Wind...

Page 38: ...irbag Inflatable Curtains SABIC for the driver and passengers seated next to a window if equipped An energy absorbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters for front seat occupants Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event If you will be carrying children too small for adult sized seat belts the sea...

Page 39: ...e 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 times Lap Shoulder Belts All seating positions have combination lap shoulder belts The be...

Page 40: ...s will secure the child restraint tightly and properly 2 For regular occupants Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupants mid section If the belt is pulled fully out allow the belt to fully retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound Then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to latch the buckle WARNING It is dangerous to ri...

Page 41: ...en slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating In...

Page 42: ...te into the buckle until you hear a click WARNING A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly The lap portion could ride too high on your body 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 yo...

Page 43: ... placed 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 l...

Page 44: ... it 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 Inspec...

Page 45: ...en move it up or down to the position that fits you best As a guide if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average you will prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it down to make sure that it is locked in the desired position Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage Extended Cab Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt 2 THINGS...

Page 46: ...g against the hips Sit back and erect in the seat then adjust the belt as tightly as is comfortable WARNING A lap belt worn too loose or too high is dangerous A belt worn too loose can allow you to slip down and under the belt in a collision A belt that is too loose or too high will apply crash forces to the abdomen not to the stronger hip bones In either case the risk of internal injuries is grea...

Page 47: ...art defines the type of feature for each seating position Left Center Right First Row Cinch if equipped Cinch Second Row Cinch Cinch if equipped Cinch If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupants mid section so as to not activate the ALR If the ALR is activated you wil...

Page 48: ...rtion 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 sensit...

Page 49: ...e use items A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on accident This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner ...

Page 50: ...than 5 mph 8 km h BeltAlert威 will chime as a single notification and illuminate the Seat Belt Reminder Light then will proceed to the 96 second reminder sequence BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h BeltAlert威 Programming Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deactivating the BeltAlert威 Bel...

Page 51: ...inate while the driver s seat belt remains unbuckled Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug against the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That wa...

Page 52: ...r 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 Airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Adva...

Page 53: ...s vehicle may also be equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a win dow If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags they are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during airbag deployment After...

Page 54: ...ed in less severe collisions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the airbag...

Page 55: ... injuries The curtains deploy downward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during airbag deployment The system includes side impact sensors that are cali brated to deploy the side airbags during impacts that require side airbag occupant protection WARNING If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental ...

Page 56: ...ars old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear seat WARNING Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Airbag An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi tion Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see Section on Child Restraints should be secu...

Page 57: ...t Airbags room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window If your vehicle has side airbags and deployment occurs the side airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under If You Need Assistance WARNING Relying on the a...

Page 58: ...nals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags SABIC air bags if equipped and front seat belt pretensioners as required depending on the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Airbags 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 Airbags are not ex pec...

Page 59: ...ition the airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Airbag 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...

Page 60: ...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 airbags inflate to their full size The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the dri...

Page 61: ...Impact Sensors In front and side impacts front and side impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response to certain impact events Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment if the communication network remains intact and the power remains intact depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced ...

Page 62: ...particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the...

Page 63: ...G Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag system The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any airbag system service If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way including removal or loosening tightening of seat attachment bolts take the vehicle to...

Page 64: ... your protection Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an air bag deployment...

Page 65: ...d data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time including babies and children Every s...

Page 66: ...xperts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs 9 kg Convertible child seats can be used...

Page 67: ...rage system Refer to LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System The belt positioning booster seat is for children weigh ing more than 40 lbs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they need a belt positioning booster seat The child and booster seat are held in the...

Page 68: ... www tc gc ca roadsafety safedrivers childsafety index htm 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 directions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint A rearward facing infant restraint should only be used in a rear seat of a vehicle that do...

Page 69: ...ons have cinching latch plates These are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the bel...

Page 70: ...re to be introduced over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle s seat belts Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been available for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufac turers offer add on te...

Page 71: ...CH compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s seat belt for the outboard position but you must use the vehicle s seat belt at the center position If your child restraints are not LATCH compatible you can only install the child rest...

Page 72: ...ector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether stra...

Page 73: ...t the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraints...

Page 74: ...estraint 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 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...

Page 75: ...ed behind each of the rear seating positions rear left rear center and rear right WARNING With a child restraint installed in the rear passen ger side locations use care when adjusting the front seat s rearward to avoid the front seatback coming in contact with the belted child directly behind the seat The child could be injured Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restr...

Page 76: ...e flip down door on the cab back panel padded bolster 2 Route the tether strap across to the center tether anchorage The center tether is located behind the slide door in the center of the vehicle between the two seating positions 3 Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor strap is pulled tight Tether Strap Routing Loop Tether Strap Routing 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH...

Page 77: ...p across to the nearest installed anchor strap and attach the tether strap hook to the anchor strap inner metal ring 3 Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both anchor straps are pulled tight NOTE Two anchors must be used for any of the three seating positions Multiple Child Restraints 1 Inner Anchor Strap Rings 4 Passenger Side Rear Child Seat 2 Snap Hook 5 Center Rear Child Seat 3 Tether...

Page 78: ...s ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain transmission and axle in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 miles 500 km After the initial 60 miles 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in W...

Page 79: ...nside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death Continued WARNING Continued It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts...

Page 80: ...l windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is d...

Page 81: ...ition 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 directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer fo...

Page 82: ...s 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 foot well while the vehicle is moving Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing...

Page 83: ...ghts 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 if fuel power steering fluid o...

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Page 85: ... Outside Mirrors Folding Feature If Equipped 89 Power Mirrors 89 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 90 Operation 92 Phone Call Features 101 Uconnect Phone Features 104 Advanced Phone Connectivity 109 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 110 General Information 121 䡵 Voice Command If Equipped 121 Voice Command System Operation 121 Commands 123 3 ...

Page 86: ...hts 137 Headlights Parking Lights And Panel Lights 137 Headlight Delay 138 Lights On Reminder 138 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 138 Fog Lights If Equipped 138 Interior Lights 139 Multifunction Lever 140 Battery Saver 141 Cargo Light If Equipped 142 䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers 142 Windshield Wipers 143 Windshield Washers 144 䡵 Tilt Steering Column 145 䡵 Electronic Speed Control If Equipped...

Page 87: ...on 151 Average Fuel Economy AVG ECO 152 Distance To Empty DTE 152 Trip Odometer ODO 153 Elapsed Time ET 153 C T Button 153 Global Reset 154 Compass Temperature Display 154 Automatic Compass Calibration 154 Manual Compass Calibration 154 To Put Into A Calibration Mode 155 Outside Temperature 156 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 156 Programming HomeLink威 157 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 160 Us...

Page 88: ...or Console Features 168 䡵 Cargo Area Features 170 Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails If Equipped 170 䡵 Rear Window Features 171 Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 171 Sliding Rear Window If Equipped 172 䡵 Slide In Campers 173 Camper Applications 173 General Information 173 Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped With A Cap Or Slide In Campers 173 䡵 Tailgate 173 Tailgate Removal 173 Two Position Tailga...

Page 89: ...adjusted 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 87 ...

Page 90: ...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 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirror s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained...

Page 91: ... vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature If Equipped Folding outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are located on the driver s door trim panel Power Mirror Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURE...

Page 92: ...side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side mirror Uconnect Phone IF EQUIPPED Uconnect Phone is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system Uconnect Phone al lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands e g Call ѧ M...

Page 93: ...hnology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to con nect to each other without wires or a docking station so Uconnect Phone works no matter where you stow your mobile phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s Uconnect Phone The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system...

Page 94: ...er or the phone manufacturer for details The Uconnect Phone is fully integrated with the vehi cle s audio system The volume of the Uconnect Phone can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the Uconnect Phone such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation...

Page 95: ...ting a few feet meters away from you Voice Command Tree Refer to Voice Tree in this section Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know your options at any prompt say Help following the beep The Uconnect Phone will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle simply press the button and follow the audible prompts for d...

Page 96: ...ill be prompted to give the Uconnect Phone a name for your mobile phone Each mobile phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a priority level between one and seven with one being the highest priority You 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 t...

Page 97: ...u want to call After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say John Doe where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the Uconnect phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how 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 di...

Page 98: ...nnect Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language In addition if equipped and supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automati cally downloads your mobile phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mo...

Page 99: ... phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone book This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect Phone These can only be edited on the mobile phone The changes are trans ferred and updated to Uconnect Phone on the next phone connection Phonebook Download Single Entry If equipped and supported by your phone Uconnect Phone also allows the user to download entries one at a time f...

Page 100: ... how to drop the Bluetooth威 connection If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters it will only use the first 24 characters 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 Phoneboo...

Page 101: ... 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 the Uc...

Page 102: ... or edited List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook Press the 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 al...

Page 103: ...cating that the incoming call was rejected Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call Call Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call you will hear the same network tones for call waiting 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 phone...

Page 104: ... button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call Three Way Calling To initiate three way calling press the button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress After the second call has established press and hold the button until you hear a double beep in...

Page 105: ...vehicle can be any one of three types After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect Phone and transfer of the call to the mobile phone After the ignition key is switched to OFF a call can continue on the Uconnect Phone for a certain dura tion after ...

Page 106: ...ble across all languages Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect Phone is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Emergency and the Uconnect Phone...

Page 107: ...ess the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Towing Assistance NOTE The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069 for the U S 1 877 213 4525 for Canada 55 14 3454 for Mexico City and 1 800 712 3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico Please refer to the 24 Hour Towing Assistance coverage details on the DVD in th...

Page 108: ... for use of the Uconnect Phone When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad you can press the button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word Send For example if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the button and say 3 7 4 6 Send Saying a number or sequen...

Page 109: ...t having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt Turning Confirmation Prompts ON OFF Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices e g the Uconnect Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say one of the following Setup Confirmation Prompts On Setup Confirmation Prompts Off...

Page 110: ...end the dial ring to the Uconnect Phone to play it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situa tion after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress Once your call is answered you will hear the audio Mute Un Mute Mute OFF When you mute the Uconnect Phone you will still be able to hear the conversatio...

Page 111: ...aired mobile phone and the Uconnect Phone follow the instructions described in your mobile phone User s Manual List Paired Mobile Phone Names Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say List Phones The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To select ...

Page 112: ...e button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone you wish to delete Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone Uconnect Phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features press the button and say Uconnect Tutorial Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect Phone Voice Trai...

Page 113: ...s will delete all phone pairing phone book entries and other settings in all language modes The System will prompt you before resetting to factory settings Voice Command For best performance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would ...

Page 114: ...nect Phonebook Phonebook Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo cal name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar Numbers must be spoken in single digits 800 must be spoken eight zero zero not eight hundred You can say O letter O for 0 zero Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported In a...

Page 115: ...tic Phonebook Down load Uconnect Phone can list your Outgoing Incom ing and Missed Calls SMS Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone Read Messages If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message If you wish to hear the new message Press the button After the Ready prompt ...

Page 116: ...end a message press the button while the system is listing the message and say Send Uconnect Phone will prompt you to say the name or number of the person you wish to send the message to List of Preset Messages 1 Yes 2 No 3 Where are you 4 I need more direction 5 L O L 6 Why 7 I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there...

Page 117: ...cement you will then be given a choice to change 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 a...

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Page 121: ...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 119 ...

Page 122: ...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 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 123: ...F EQUIPPED Voice Command System Operation This Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio 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 A...

Page 124: ...e commands This will become helpful once you start to learn the options NOTE At any time you can say the words Cancel Help or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the 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 do...

Page 125: ...Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder System Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave If Equipped To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio A...

Page 126: ...following com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of available channels Select Name to say the name of a channel 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 t...

Page 127: ...o play previously recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Command button to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo Previous to play the previous 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 sys...

Page 128: ...e may be used 1 Press the Voice Command button say System Setup and once you are in that menu then say Voice Training This will train your own voice to the system and will improve recognition 2 Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect Voice For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan s...

Page 129: ...llow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Power Driver Seat On some models the driver s seat can be equipped with six way power The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the driver s seat cushion Three switches control the seat movement Power Seat Swit...

Page 130: ... downward on the four way seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the desired position 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 seat switches located on either side of the four way switch the front or rear of the seat cushion will move...

Page 131: ... before fastening the seatbelts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seatbelt 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 Tilt Adjustment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 ...

Page 132: ... manual seats the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion near the floor While sitting in the seat lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward Release the bar once you have reached the desired position Then using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have lat...

Page 133: ...result from a poorly adjusted seatbelt Front Seat Manual Recliner To recline the seatback lift the recline lever located on the outboard side of the seat lean back and release the lever when you reach the desired position WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could re...

Page 134: ... switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently The controls for each seat are located on a switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument panel You can choose from HIGH LOW or OFF heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH one for LOW and none for OFF Press the switch on...

Page 135: ...n two to five minutes WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against ...

Page 136: ...ng the vehicle or occu pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision Front Head Restraints To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the adjust ment button located on t...

Page 137: ...Cab Rear Seat More cargo space is available by lifting up on the rear seat cushion The Crew Cab Rear Seat is a 60 40 split cushion and full back Either cushion can be raised independently TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel Hood Release Lever Location 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

Page 138: ... push at the center front edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death...

Page 139: ...ur vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight lenses 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 possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solutio...

Page 140: ...transmission is out of the PARK position and the parking brake is released This provides a constant lights on condition until the ignition is turned OFF The lights illuminate at less than normal intensity If the parking brake is applied or the transmis sion is in the PARK position the Daytime Running Lights DRL will turn off Fog Lights If Equipped The Fog Lights are turned on by placing the headli...

Page 141: ...riods of time without discharging the vehicle s battery The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up brighter or down dimmer When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer trip odom eter radio and overhead console by rotating the control up until you hear a click This feature is termed the Parade mode and is useful...

Page 142: ...s to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective If a turn signal has been left on for a minimum of 1 mile 1 6 km a continuous chime will sound Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with...

Page 143: ...r for 15 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated upwards for 15 minutes the interior lights will automatically turn off If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled OFF the exterior lights will automatically turn off after eight minutes If the headlights are turned on and left on for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF the exterior lights will automatically turn off NOTE Battery S...

Page 144: ...30 seconds when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter UN LOCK button is pressed as part of the Illuminated Entry feature WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Cargo Light Switch Windshield Wiper Washer Lever 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 145: ...ol knob into the upper end of the delay range The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it enters the LO continual speed position The delay can be regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles to a cycle every two seconds The delay intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph 16 km or less NOTE If the front wiper is operating when the ignition is...

Page 146: ...ntermittent interval previously selected If the washer knob is pushed for a period greater than one second while in the off position the wiper will wipe approxi mately three wipes after the wash knob is released To prevent freeze up of your windshield washer system in cold weather select a solution or mixture that exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating infor mation can be found ...

Page 147: ...LT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward The tilt lever is located on the steering column below the turn signal lever Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column With one hand firmly on the steering wheel move the steering column up or down as desired Push the lever away from the steering wheel to lock the column firmly in...

Page 148: ... death ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED The control buttons for the Electronic Speed Control are located on the steering wheel When engaged the Elec tronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h 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 op...

Page 149: ...t the selected speed To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal normal braking or pressing the CANCEL button will deactivate the speed control without erasing the memory Pushing the ON OFF but ton to the OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the memory WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control ON when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the Electronic Speed Control to ...

Page 150: ...f the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 2 km h To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed NOTE When driving uphill at elevations above 2 000 ft 610 m or when the vehicle is heavily loaded especially when towing the vehicle may slow below the SET speed If the vehicle speed drops below 25 mph 40 km h t...

Page 151: ...e control and have an accident Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console has the following features Courtesy Lights Garage Door Opener If Equipped Compass Temperature Mini Trip Computer If Equipped Overhead Console 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 ...

Page 152: ...sed area of the corresponding lens NOTE The courtesy reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle If the interior lights are left on after the vehicle is turned OFF they will extinguish after approximately 10 minutes COMPASS TEMPERATURE MINI TRIP COMPUTER This feature allows you to choose between a compass t...

Page 153: ...o reset the following displays Average Fuel Economy Trip Odometer Elapsed time STEP Button Use the STEP button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions RESET Button STEP Button 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 ...

Page 154: ...d distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank The estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level NOTE The DTE is not resettable When Distance To Empty LOW FUEL the fuel gauge pointer will initially be on the red E marker At this point fuel gauge pointer on the red E marker there is ...

Page 155: ...me will cause the display to change to zero C T Button Use the C T Compass Temperature button to select a readout of the outside temperature and one of eight compass headings that indicate the direction in which the vehicle is facing The system will display the last known outside tempera ture when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated temperature is dis ...

Page 156: ...the compass When the vehicle is new the compass may appear erratic and the CAL symbol will be displayed After completing one 360 degree turn with the vehicle traveling less than 5 mph 8 km h in an area free from large metal or metallic objects the CAL symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally NOTE Magnetic materials should be kept away from the Overhead Console This is where the ...

Page 157: ...ween magnetic North and geographic North In some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings If this occurs the compass variance must be set according to the Compass Variance Map To set the variance Turn the ignition ON and set the display to Compass Temperature Press and hold the RESET button approximately f...

Page 158: ... HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit operates off of your vehi cle s battery The HomeLink威 buttons are located in the overhead console and contain one two or three dots lines desig nating the different HomeLink威 channels NOTE HomeLink威 is disabled ...

Page 159: ...ge while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death Programming HomeLink姞 Before You Begin The Compass Mini Trip Computer CMTC illuminates the HomeLink威 symbol a house with an arrow inside it along with 1 2 or 3 indicators under it when a HomeLink威 button is pressed Pay attention to the indicator s as they will flash at different rates or remain solid during training If...

Page 160: ...le you train If the signal is too weak to train replace the battery in the handheld transmitter NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section Press and hold the just trained HomeLink威 button If the indicator s blink rapidly for two seconds and then remains constant continue with the next se...

Page 161: ...the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training If you are have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or as...

Page 162: ... Step 3 with the following 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button while you press and release cycle your handheld transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink威 has successfully accepted the frequency signal The indica tor s will change from a slow flash to a rapid flash when trained If you unplugged the device for training plug it back in at this time Then proceed with Step 4 under Prog...

Page 163: ...r 20 seconds until the indicators begin to flash Note that all channels will be erased Individual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original transmitter Press the LEARN button on the...

Page 164: ... approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifi cations were met ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS This vehicle has two 12 Volt 13 Amp auxiliary power outlets that can provide power for accessories designed for use with standard power outle...

Page 165: ...13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 22 Fuse 20 A Y...

Page 166: ...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 discharge the battery even more quickly Use these only inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of t...

Page 167: ...nter console there are three cupholders located on the console A two cavity cupholder is available on all Crew Cabs with rear seats mounted on the floor Front Cup Holders Crew Cab Rear Cup Holders Crew Cab 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 ...

Page 168: ... crate handles and engage the crate end flaps To remove the crate press on the release lever located on the ends of the base and lift up on the crate To install the crate into the base insert the crate into the inboard slot and push down on the outboard side of the crate then snap into place Open Crate 1 Crate Handles 2 Crate End Flaps 3 Release Lever 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 169: ...t or stand on this crate It may collapse causing serious injury CAUTION Do not lift up on the End Flaps to open the crate damage to the End Flaps may occur NOTE The maximum loading capacity for the small crate is 30 lbs 13 6 kg and 50 lbs 22 6 kg for the large crate Insert Crate 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 ...

Page 170: ...le between the driver s and front pas senger s seat has the following features Miscellaneous storage compartments Three cupholders two removable iPod Phone storage bin 12 Volt power outlet inside storage compartment Side open armrest lid Tissue holder and two pen holders Coin slots located under the instrument panel center stack Grocery Bag Retainers 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 171: ...phone is needed Also the power outlet inside the console compartment can be used to charge the phone while it is being stored in the bin The power outlet may be used for any portable item with a standard 12 Volt power plug Side Open Armrest Lid Pressing the button on the left side of the console opens the console armrest lid The armrest lid will remain open until the armrest lid is closed manually...

Page 172: ...o assist in securing cargo Each cleat must be located and tight ened down in one of the detent s along either rail in order to keep cargo properly secure To move the cleat to any position on the rail turn the nut counterclockwise approximately three turns Then pull out on the cleat and slide it to the detent nearest the desired location Make sure the cleat is seated in the detent and tighten the n...

Page 173: ...low the A C snowflake button Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes For an additional five minutes of operation press the button a second time NOTE To prevent excessive battery dra...

Page 174: ...o the heating elements Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water Do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abra sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Keep all objects a safe distance from the window Sliding Rear Window If Equipped A locking device in the center of the window helps to prevent entry from the rear of the vehicle Squeeze the lock to release the window ...

Page 175: ...ate can be removed Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables from the retainer pins Raise the right side of the tailgate until the lower right side pivot clears the hanger bracket Then slide the tailgate to the right to remove Carbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped With A Cap or Slide In Campers To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide which is deadly the exhaust system on vehicles equipped w...

Page 176: ...n position The partial open position is for loading objects longer than the length of the bed sheets of plywood etc by creating an upper load platform Installing Lumber 1 Place lumber across the box in the indentations pro vided above the wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers to form the floor There are indents in the sheet metal or bed liner if equipped on the inner side of the box in front...

Page 177: ...be exercised when operating a vehicle with cargo Vehicle speeds may need to be reduced Severe turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result in vehicle damage Ensure the load is securely tied down and is properly identified according to local laws if it extends beyond the tail lights Loading should not exceed 400 lbs 181 kg of material suspended above the wheelhou...

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Page 179: ...4 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 194 Operation Instructions Disc Mode For CD And MP3 WMA Audio Play DVD Video 202 Notes On Playing MP3 WMA Files 204 List Button Disc Mode For MP3 WMA Play 207 Info Button Disc Mode For MP3 WMA Play 207 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped 209 䡵 Media Center 130 Sales Code RES 213 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 214 Operation Instructions CD Mode For...

Page 180: ... On Playing MP3 Files 230 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 232 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 232 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped 233 䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls If Equipped 237 Radio Operation 238 CD Player 238 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 239 䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones 239 䡵 Climate Controls 240 Air Conditioning And Heater 240 Operating Tips 244 Operation Tips Chart 2...

Page 181: ...ransfer Case Switch 2 Air Outlets 7 Radio 12 Speed Control Switches 3 Demister Outlets 8 Climate Controls 13 Hood Release 4 Instrument Cluster 9 Power Outlet 14 Parking Brake Release 5 Airbags 10 Heated Seat Switches If Equipped 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 ...

Page 182: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 183: ... the engine overheats 3 Turn Signal Indicators When a turn signal is activated a right pointing or left pointing arrow lights up and flashes to indicate the direction of the turn These indicators also indicate proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights If either indicator flashes at a faster rate than normal check for a defective bulb If either indicator fails to light up when the l...

Page 184: ...ion 7 Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi tion As temperatures rise and the gauge ap proaches H Hot 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 Hot the indicator will continu ously flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine is all...

Page 185: ...l devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies 10 Vehicle Security Light The vehicle security light will flash rapidly for approximately 15...

Page 186: ... the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible Immediate service should be obtained 13 Tachometer The tachometer gauge measures engine revolutions per minute RPM x 1000 14 Shift Lever Indicator The electronic shift lever indicator is self contained within the instrument cluster It displays the position of the automatic transmission shift lever and th...

Page 187: ...on gASCAP If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a gASCAP message will display in the odometer display area Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message If the problem continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started LoW tirE When the appropriate condition...

Page 188: ...ot start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure 16 Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the ve hicle has been driven U S Fede...

Page 189: ...e or transmission failure WARNING If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to boil over come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire 19 Electronic Throttle Control ETC If Equipped The Electronic Throttle Control ETC light informs you of a problem with the ETC system ...

Page 190: ...tected by the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Electronic Stability Program ESP sys tem In this case the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related to the brake booster the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac ity in the event of a failure to a p...

Page 191: ... not illuminate have the light inspected by an authorized dealer The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON RUN posi tion NOTE This light shows only that the parking brake is applied It does not show the degree of brake application 21 Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an Onboard Diagnostic system OBD...

Page 192: ...ed above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard etc This could result in death or serious injury to the driver occu pants or others 22 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and ...

Page 193: ...PMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon s...

Page 194: ... a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result 23 Airbag 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 then have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Start...

Page 195: ... headlight switch 28 TOW HAUL The TOW HAUL button is located at the end of the gear shift lever This light will illuminate when the TOW HAUL button has been selected 29 4WD LOW Indicator This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four wheel drive LOW mode The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked to gether forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed Low ...

Page 196: ... 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 wil...

Page 197: ...nnect 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 butto...

Page 198: ...llow 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 eq...

Page 199: ...b a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade 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 k...

Page 200: ...pe 16 Digit Character Display Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type...

Page 201: ...VD Play Options Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following Subtitle Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available 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...

Page 202: ...uage not listed then scroll down and select other Enter the four digit country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob 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 select...

Page 203: ... on the remote control to select desired title 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 Mem...

Page 204: ...ons 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 205: ...JECT 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 i...

Page 206: ... 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 ...

Page 207: ...or 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 i...

Page 208: ... 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 209: ...y 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 uti...

Page 210: ...dio 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 in the Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further ...

Page 211: ...ts 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 you...

Page 212: ...te 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 re...

Page 213: ...e next channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time press and hold...

Page 214: ... radio will tune to the preset channel SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number Press the AUDIO SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number This number is used to activate deactivate or change the Sirius subscription SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory...

Page 215: ... 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 MEDIA CENTER 130 SALES CODE RES NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the ra...

Page 216: ... 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 al...

Page 217: ...t 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 Pu...

Page 218: ...ot 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 se...

Page 219: ...c 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 in 12 cm discs only T...

Page 220: ...turn to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Pres...

Page 221: ...rmats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximu...

Page 222: ...extension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or ...

Page 223: ...ion 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 auxil...

Page 224: ...he ON VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the...

Page 225: ...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 If Your Vehicle If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equip...

Page 226: ...yed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency...

Page 227: ...ront and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Typ...

Page 228: ...e 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 between the following items Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE SCROLL...

Page 229: ...econd station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time ...

Page 230: ...sc 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 in 12 cm discs only ...

Page 231: ...o return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF ...

Page 232: ... Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Max...

Page 233: ...tension may cause playback problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VB...

Page 234: ...at 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 con...

Page 235: ... 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 service offers over 130 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios NOTE S...

Page 236: ...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 remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased...

Page 237: ...til you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing to the next To stop the search press the SCAN button a second time INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Son...

Page 238: ...pe Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number Press the AUDIO SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number This number is used to activate deactivate or change the Sirius subscription SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r...

Page 239: ...ry 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 Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Understanding The Features If Your Vehicle STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on...

Page 240: ...on and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre set station that you have programmed in the radio pre set push buttons CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the curr...

Page 241: ...n playing a particu lar disc it may be damaged i e scratched reflective coating removed a hair moisture or dew on the disc oversized or have protection encoding Try a known good disc before considering disc player service RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be ...

Page 242: ...E button located at the right of the control panel Conditioned air will be di rected through the outlets selected by the mode control A light at the top of the SNOWFLAKE button shows that the air conditioning is on Press the button a second time to turn the air conditioning off Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the air conditioning compressor is on This is a normal occurr...

Page 243: ... desired This feature allows for recir culation of interior air only Air flows either through the panel outlets or both the panel and floor outlets together depending on which recirculation mode is selected Panel Fresh Air Modes Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel Bi Level Outside air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel and at the floor Floor...

Page 244: ...ry the windshield For information on operating the rear defrost refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding The Fea tures Of Your Vehicle Blower Control The rotary knob on the left of the control panel is the Blower Control Turn the knob clockwise to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire To turn the blower off turn the knob to the far left posi tion NOTE For vehicles e...

Page 245: ...he means for regular exchange of cab air Side window demisters direct airflow specifically to the window glass to help prevent interior fogging of the glass They are located in the extreme outside upper edges of the instrument panel The demisters also pro vide extra air ducts for circulation They are in operation whenever the Floor Mix Defrost or Bi Level modes are in use NOTE When you turn off th...

Page 246: ...the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high This often occurs in mild or cool temperatures when it s rainy or humid In most cases turning on the Air conditioning pressing the SNOW FLAKE button will clear the fog Adjust the temperature control air direction and blower speed to maintain comfort As the temperature gets colder it may be necessary to direct air onto the windshield by using ...

Page 247: ...r additional engine cooling may be required If this situa tion is encountered operate the transmission in a lower gear and set the air conditioner to recirculation mode Operating the air conditioner in recirculation mode pro vides the maximum performance from your air condi tioning When stopped in heavy traffic it may be neces sary to shift into NEUTRAL and press the accelerator slightly for fast ...

Page 248: ...Operation Tips Chart 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 249: ...Start 252 After Starting 253 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 253 䡵 Automatic Transmission 254 Key Ignition Park Interlock 254 Brake Transmission Interlock System 255 Automatic Transmission 255 Gear Ranges 255 䡵 Four Wheel Drive Operation If Equipped 260 NV233 243 GII Transfer Case Operating Information Precautions 260 Shifting Procedure NV233 243 Transfer Case 264 5 ...

Page 250: ...Fluid Check 272 䡵 Parking Brake 273 䡵 Brake System 275 Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System ABS 275 䡵 Tire Safety Information 277 Tire Markings 277 Tire Identification Number TIN 280 Tire Terminology And Definitions 281 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 282 䡵 Tires General Information 286 Tire Pressure 286 Tire Inflation Pressures 287 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 288 Radial Ply Tires 289 Spar...

Page 251: ...8 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS 299 Base System 301 General Information 303 䡵 Fuel Requirements 304 Reformulated Gasoline 304 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 305 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 305 MMT In Gasoline 306 Materials Added To Fuel 306 Fuel System Cautions 307 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 308 䡵 Flexible Fuel 4 7L Engine Only If Equipped 308 E 85 General Information 308 Ethanol Fuel E 85...

Page 252: ...14 䡵 Vehicle Loading 314 Certification Label 314 Curb Weight 316 Loading 316 䡵 Trailer Towing 317 Common Towing Definitions 317 Trailer Hitch Classification 322 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 323 Trailer And Tongue Weight 323 Towing Requirements 324 Towing Tips 329 䡵 Snowplow 330 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 331 Two Wheel Drive Models 331 Four Wheel Drive Model...

Page 253: ...rake pedal must be pressed to shift out of PARK Tip Start Feature Turn the ignition switch to START position and release it as soon as the starter engages The starter motor will continue to run but will automatically disengage itself when the engine is running If the engine fails to start the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds If this occurs turn the ignition switch to the LOCK pos...

Page 254: ...ic transmission cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a dis charged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle This type of start can be dan gerous if done improperly Refer to Jump Start ing in What ...

Page 255: ... Normal Starting procedure should be repeated After Starting The idle speed is automatically controlled and will de crease as the engine warms up ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord The engine block heater cord is...

Page 256: ...ft lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle...

Page 257: ...ected The shift lever is mounted on the right side of the steering column To drive move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the desired drive position Pull the shift lever toward you when shifting into REVERSE SECOND FIRST or PARK or when shifting out of PARK Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL position into another gear range PARK This range supplements the p...

Page 258: ...ly and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Continued WARNING Continued Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle you should always shift the transmission into PARK remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is remov...

Page 259: ...d 45 mph 72 km h in this range 1 First This range is for driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at low speeds 25 mph 40 km h or less when going down hill use first gear To prevent excessive engine speed do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h in this range Overdrive Operation The Overdrive automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth if equipped gear Overdrive The...

Page 260: ...ission cools down After cool down the transmission will resume normal operation The transmission will downshift from Overdrive to DRIVE if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph 56 km h When to Use TOW HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas towing a trailer carrying a heavy load etc and frequent transmission shifting oc curs press the TOW HAUL switch Thi...

Page 261: ...erent feeling or response during normal operation in high gear When the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed or during acceleration the clutch automatically and smoothly disen gages The feature is operational in Overdrive and in Drive NOTE The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are warm usually after 1 3 miles 1 6 4 8 km of driving Becau...

Page 262: ...will refill within five seconds of shifting from PARK into any other gear position FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION IF EQUIPPED NV233 243 GII Transfer Case Operating Information Precautions The NV233 243 is an electric shift transfer case and is operated by the transfer case switch which is located on the instrument panel The NV233 243 transfer case provides four mode positions Two wheel drive high rang...

Page 263: ...ted on the lower left hand corner of the transfer case switch The transfer case NEUTRAL position is to be used for recreational towing only Refer to Recreational Towing in Starting and Operating for further information Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights The Transfer Case Position Indicator Lights 4WD and 4LOW are located on the instrument cluster If there is no indicator light on or flashing ...

Page 264: ...d with a synchronizer and there fore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take place Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to the trans fer case When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD or 4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed Take care not to overspeed the engine and ...

Page 265: ...ng on dry hard surfaced roads 4WD LOCK Four Wheel Drive Lock This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed This range provides additional traction for loose or slippery road surfaces only 4WD LOW Four Wheel Drive Low This range provides low speed four wheel drive It locks the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the fr...

Page 266: ...th the vehicle stopped or in motion With the vehicle in motion the transfer case will engage disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after turn ing the transfer case switch If the vehicle is stopped the ignition key must be in the ON position with the engine either running or OFF This shift cannot be completed if the key is in the ACC position NOTE On vehicles equipped wi...

Page 267: ...not flashing shift the transmission back into gear Alternate Procedure 1 Bring the vehicle to complete stop 2 With the key ON and the engine either OFF or running shift the transmission into NEUTRAL 3 Turn the transfer case switch to the desired position 4 After the desired position indicator light is ON not flashing shift the transmission back into gear NOTE If Steps 1 or 2 of the Preferred or Al...

Page 268: ...ormal driving and cornering the limited slip unit is similar to a conventional differential But on a slippery surface the differential delivers more of the driving effort to the wheel having the better traction WARNING On vehicles equipped with a limited slip differen tial never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground a...

Page 269: ...kely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precau tions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or w...

Page 270: ...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 271: ... 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 272: ...r Driving Off Road Off road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on road driving After going off road it is always a good idea to check for damage That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle Check tires body structure steering suspension and exhaust system for damage In...

Page 273: ...EERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especia...

Page 274: ...terval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho rized dealer CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited ...

Page 275: ...in the PARK position The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the park brake pedal fully To release the parking brake pull the parking brake release handle When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch ON the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate NOTE The Brake Warning Lig...

Page 276: ... a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision...

Page 277: ...d the ABS Warning Light during brake use Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System ABS The Four Wheel ABS is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking con ditions The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces The system s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to provide re...

Page 278: ...nnot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others When you are in a severe braking condition involving use of the ABS you will experience some pedal...

Page 279: ...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 high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the lett...

Page 280: ...ank ⴖ Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT Light truck tire based on U S design standards T 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 radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 R...

Page 281: ...ons 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 Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum ...

Page 282: ...fies 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 283: ...ee hour period Inflation pressure is measured 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 max inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire pl...

Page 284: ...Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 282 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 285: ...er to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining ...

Page 286: ...alculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and nu...

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Page 288: ...ected 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 Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could l...

Page 289: ... tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride 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 The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check tire pressure...

Page 290: ...e temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi 13 to 40 kPa during operation Do not reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low Tire Pressures For High Spe...

Page 291: ...authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel If Equipped The spare tire of your vehicle is equivalent in look and function as the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle If your vehicle has an option for a spare tire matching original eq...

Page 292: ...h 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 with the letter T or S preceding the size designation Example T145 80D18 103M T S Temporary Spare Tire Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip ment tire should be repai...

Page 293: ...read 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 th...

Page 294: ...e conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some o...

Page 295: ... not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have a collision resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Prote...

Page 296: ...uipment or an autho rized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability WARNING Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus pension dimensions and performance characteris tics resulting in changes to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can cause un...

Page 297: ...nt size may result in false speedometer and odometer read ings TIRE CHAINS CAUTION The use of chains is permitted only on vehicles equipped with P245 70R16 tires Use only Class S chains or other traction aids that meet SAE Type S specifications Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle as recommended by the chain manufacturer 5 STARTING AND O...

Page 298: ...ive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle Continued CAUTION Continued Do not install tire chains on front wheels of vehicles Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave ment Observe the tire chain manufacturer s instructions on method of installation operating speed and conditions for usage Always use the lower sug gested operating speed of the chai...

Page 299: ... tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h For speeds above 75 mph 120 km h refer to original eq...

Page 300: ...ns such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per formed The suggested rota...

Page 301: ...increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning threshold for any reason including low temperature effects or natural pressure loss through the tire The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as t...

Page 302: ...n inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pressure value CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor...

Page 303: ...even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire Base System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors moun...

Page 304: ...ill repeat providing the system fault still exists The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios 1 Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Install ing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects ra...

Page 305: ...will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This...

Page 306: ...fore 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 performance and durability for your vehicle The manufacturer recom mends the use of gasoline that meets the WWFC speci fications if they are available Reformula...

Page 307: ...t from using methanol gasoline or E 85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Non FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain ing 10 ethanol E10 Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle s warranty If a Non FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E 85 fuel the engine will have some or all of these symptoms operate i...

Page 308: ...emission system performance 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 gasoline contains MMT It is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed...

Page 309: ...sistance Continued CAUTION Continued When pulling a heavy load or driving a fully loaded vehicle when the humidity is low and the temperature is high use a premium unleaded fuel to help prevent spark knock If spark knock per sists lighten the load or engine piston damage may result The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended Many of these products cont...

Page 310: ...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 FLEXIBLE FUEL 4 7L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles c...

Page 311: ... vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can operate on E 85 Ethanol Fuel E 85 E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline E 85 Fuel Cap E 85 Badge 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 ...

Page 312: ...ot switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1 4 full you do not add less than 5 gallons 19 Liters when refueling you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a period of at least 5 minutes Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and or significant deterioration in driveability during warm up NOTE When the ambient temperature is above 90 F 32 C you may experie...

Page 313: ...bient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C In the range of 0 F 18 C to 32 F 0 C you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start and a deterioration in driveability sags and or hesitations until the engine is fully warmed up NOTE Use of the engine block heater if equipped is beneficial for E 85 startability when the ambient tempera ture is less than 32 F 0 C Cruising Range ...

Page 314: ... your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door When fueling the cap may be placed on the inside of the filler door If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle Gas Cap Holder 312 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 315: ... and may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light MIL to turn on Continued WARNING Continued A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle or on a truck bed You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling NOTE If fuel is poured from a portable container the con tainer should have a flexible nozzle long enough to extend into ...

Page 316: ...icate a damaged cap If the problem is detected twice in a row the system will turn on the MIL Resolving the problem will turn the MIL off VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin istration Regulations your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver s side door This label contains the month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rat...

Page 317: ...s The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded Each axle GAWR is determined by the component in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity axle springs tires or wheels Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for increased durability do not necessarily increase the vehicle s GVWR Tire Size This is the minimum al...

Page 318: ... to be sure that the load is properly distributed over front and rear axle Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR If so weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight limitations are met Store heavier items down low and be sure that the weig...

Page 319: ... 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 Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and r...

Page 320: ...he 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 is the tongue weight In most cases it should not be less than 10 or more than 15 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of ...

Page 321: ...gue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturers directions it pro vides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety The addition of a friction hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer st...

Page 322: ...ce and could result in a collision Weight Distributing Systems may not be compat ible with surge brake couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recre ational vehicle dealer for additional information EXAMPLE Without Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 320 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 323: ...EXAMPLE With Weight Distributing Hitch Correct EXAMPLE Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 ...

Page 324: ...hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings for the website address that contains the necessary information for your specific 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 1587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2268 kg Class...

Page 325: ...0 to 15 of the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehi...

Page 326: ...mponents the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the h...

Page 327: ...ring 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 parking apply the parking brake on the ...

Page 328: ...tion Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer For the proper inspection procedure refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for further information When replacing tires refer to Tires General Infor mation in Starting and Operating for further infor mation Replacin...

Page 329: ...ed it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances 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 Tow...

Page 330: ...ur and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle s wiring harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations Four Pin Connector 1 Female Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn 328...

Page 331: ...under heavy operating conditions will im prove performance and extend transmission life by re ducing excessive shifting and heat build up This action will also provide better engine braking The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation Refer to Mainte nance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals ...

Page 332: ... speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time shift the trans mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily SNOWPLOW Snow plows ...

Page 333: ...ed since this would allow fluid to drain from the transmission Four Wheel Drive Models CAUTION Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational towing The NEUTRAL button is located on the lower left hand corner of the trans fer case switch Shifts into and out of transfer ca...

Page 334: ...ion is in PARK The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing CAUTION It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Shut the engine OFF ...

Page 335: ...ift the transmission into REVERSE 10 Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement 11 Repeat Steps 9 and 10 with the transmission in DRIVE 12 Shut the engine OFF and place the ignition key into the unlocked OFF position 13 Shift the transmission into PARK 14 Attach vehicle to tow vehicle with tow bar 15 Disconnect the negative battery cable NEUTRAL Button 5 ...

Page 336: ... ON the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing A flashing NEUTRAL position indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in NEUTRAL and the engine running With the transfer case in NEUTRAL ensure that the engine is OFF prior ...

Page 337: ...ts that must be met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button and must continue to be met until one second elapses and the shift has been completed If any of these requirements with the exception of 3 key ON are not met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL button or are no longer met during the one second time then all of the mode position indicator lights will flash continuously until all requirements are me...

Page 338: ... bumper mounted clamp on tow bar on your vehicle The bumper face bar will be damaged Do not disconnect the rear driveshaft because fluid will leak from the transfer case and damage internal parts 336 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 339: ...Spare Tire 341 Preparations 344 Instructions 345 To Stow The Flat Or Spare 349 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 350 Preparations For Jump Start 351 Jump Starting Procedure 352 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 354 䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 355 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 356 Four Wheel Drive Vehicles 356 Two Wheel Drive Vehicles 357 6 ...

Page 340: ...econd time to turn off the Hazard Warning flashers This is an emergency warning system and it should not be used when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE W...

Page 341: ...sed vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Continued WARNING Continued The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location In this vehicle the scissor jack and tire changing tools for Ext...

Page 342: ...d helper tool is provided to assist re moval and stowage of the jack This tool must be removed to operate the jack for changing the spare tire Jack Stowage Location Extended Cab Jack Screw 340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 343: ...e spare tire before attempting to jack the truck Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube Insert the tube through the access hole in the rear bumper and into the winch mechanism tube Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at t...

Page 344: ...ck tools Locate the tire carrier access hole on the rear bumper Place assembled jack tool extension rod into the access hole in the direction of the arrow on the bumper trim Rotate the tool counterclockwise to release and lower the spare tire to the ground so that it can be pulled from under the vehicle Rotate clockwise to stow the spare tire Inserting Lug Wrench and Extension 342 WHAT TO DO IN EM...

Page 345: ...e loose cable NOTE The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch Turning Lug Wrench and Extension Spare Tire Stowage Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 ...

Page 346: ... Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever in PARK automatic transmission On 4 Wheel Drive vehicles shift the transfer case to the 4L position 5 Turn the ignition OFF 6 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position For example if the right front wheel is being changed block the left rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not...

Page 347: ...ansmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Continued WARNING Continued Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of moto...

Page 348: ...nder the frame rail behind the wheel Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the straight part of the frame prior to inboard transition as shown Operate the jack using the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench the tube extension may be used but is not required 4 When changing a rear wheel assemble the jack drive tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the extension tube Place the jack ...

Page 349: ...k will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required 5 By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface Left Rear Jacking Location Right Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 347 ...

Page 350: ...nch finish tightening the nuts in a crisscross pattern The correct nut tightness is 120 to 160 ft lbs 163 to 217 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure someone in the vehicle Al ways stow the jack tools and the extra tire...

Page 351: ...ly careful of motor traffic Continued WARNING Continued To assure that spare tires flat or inflated are securely stowed spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground To Stow The Flat Or Spare Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down Slide the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and position it properly across the wheel opening For convenience in checking the spare tir...

Page 352: ... starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electri...

Page 353: ...metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that 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 T...

Page 354: ...ON Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post of the discharged vehicle 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery 3 Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the negative post of th...

Page 355: ...r cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the positive post of the discharged vehicle 10 Reinstall the air intake duct If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system i...

Page 356: ...res can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage or even failure of the axle and tires A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehi cle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck And do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed The least amount of accelerat...

Page 357: ...overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h Do not spin the wheels continuously for more than 30 seconds EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks Tow Hooks 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 ...

Page 358: ...our vehicle TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle Use of safety chains is recom mended Attach towing device to main structural mem bers of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brack ets State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow must be observed Four Wheel Drive Vehicles The manufacturer recommends towing with all wh...

Page 359: ...m If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 miles 25 km or faster than 30 mph 50 km h it must be towed on a flatbed or with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground or with the front end raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly CAUTION Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground at more than 30 mph 50 km h or for more than 15 miles 25 km can cause severe transmissio...

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Page 361: ...essage 363 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 364 䡵 Replacement Parts 365 䡵 Dealer Service 366 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 366 Engine Oil 367 Engine Oil Filter 369 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 369 Maintenance Free Battery 370 Air Conditioner Maintenance 372 Body Lubrication 373 Windshield Wiper Blades 373 Adding Washer Fluid 374 Exhaust System 374 7 ...

Page 362: ...ution Center 394 䡵 Vehicle Storage 398 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 399 䡵 Bulb Replacement 399 Headlamp Halogen Front Park And Turn Signal Lamps 399 Rear Side Marker Taillamps Stop Lamps And Turn Signal Bulbs 401 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp And Cargo Lamp 403 License Lamps 406 Fog Lamps 407 䡵 Fluid Capacities 408 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 409 Engine 409 Chassis 410 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICL...

Page 363: ...luid Reservoir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 Engine Oil Fill 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Power Distribution Center Fuses 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Battery 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 ...

Page 364: ... 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 8 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Coolant Pressure Cap 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Power Distribution Center Fuses 11 Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 Battery 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 365: ...d 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 soon...

Page 366: ...at 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 use prior to going to t...

Page 367: ...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 368: ...the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic 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 369: ...at the correct level The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine is shut off Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Always maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick Adding one quart liter of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a...

Page 370: ...ends API Certified engine oils CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Engine Oil Viscosity SAE Grade SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy The engine oil filler cap also shows t...

Page 371: ...filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your authorized dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer s engines have ...

Page 372: ...s considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter 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 WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind ...

Page 373: ... 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 clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion If a fast charger is used while the battery is in the vehicle disconnect...

Page 374: ...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 system contains refrigerant under hig...

Page 375: ...e wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching components to ensure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year preferably in the Fall...

Page 376: ...ield washer anti freeze not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water To prevent freeze up of your windshield washer system in cold weather select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers WARNING Commercially available windshield washer so...

Page 377: ...y poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Safety Tips Exhaust Gas in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Continued WARNING Continued A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your ve hicle in areas where your exhaust syst...

Page 378: ...tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it...

Page 379: ...ce the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant anti freeze Check the front of the A C condenser and radiator for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser and radiator Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the con...

Page 380: ...icants and Genu ine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corro sion protection If a non HOAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant antifreez...

Page 381: ...throughout the life of your vehicle Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Additive Technology HOAT engine coolant antifreeze When adding engine coolant antifreeze The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant and distilled water Use...

Page 382: ...l return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine ...

Page 383: ...tween the ranges indicated on the bottle The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for the engine coolant antifreeze freeze point or replacing the engine coolant antifreeze Advise your service at tendant of this As long as the engine operating tempera ture is satisfactory the coolant recovery bottle need only be checked once a mont...

Page 384: ... should be pressure tested for leaks Maintain engine coolant antifreeze concentration at 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze minimum and distilled deionized water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is e...

Page 385: ... Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are replaced If the brake fluid level is abnormally low check the system for leaks Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining 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...

Page 386: ...aces care should 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 Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assur...

Page 387: ... proper tools to ensure that the fluid level is set properly Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal operating temperature 180 F 82 C This occurs after at least 15 miles 24 km of driving At normal operating temperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably be tween the fingertips To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly the following procedure mus...

Page 388: ...ick with the fluid at approximately 70 F 21 C room temperature If the fluid level is correctly established at room temperature it should be between the HOT upper reference holes when the transmission reaches 180 F 82 C Remember it is best to check the level at the normal operating temperature CAUTION Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50 F 10 C it may not register on the dipstick Do n...

Page 389: ...in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genu ine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for fur ther information Transfer Case Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks If a fluid leak is evident the transfer case fluid level may be low Have the transfer case serviced immediately CAUTION Damage may result from operation of the vehicle with low transfer case fluid Drain ...

Page 390: ...ants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information This should be added to the gear lubricant whenever a fluid change is made when equipped with limited slip differential Rear axle fluid level should be 1 8 in 3 mm below bottom of filler plug for 8 1 4 in and 9 1 4 in axles Drain and Refill Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals NOTE The pres...

Page 391: ... maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast loc...

Page 392: ... salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a co...

Page 393: ...e recom mended Do not use oven cleaner Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective finish Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man ner Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel For tough stai...

Page 394: ... as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Appl...

Page 395: ... avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage will also weaken the fabric If the be...

Page 396: ...hood Fuses Power Distribution Center Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power distri bution center located on the left side of the engine compartment This center contains cartridge fuses mini fuses and relays A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover otherwise the cavity num ber of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following...

Page 397: ...0 Amp Red Instrument Cluster Mirror 4x4 9 Spare 10 2 Amp Run Start Ignition Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Gray Switch 11 10 Amp Red AC Clutch 12 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lt Stop Turn 13 15 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Rt Stop Turn 14 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw 2 15 25 Amp Natural Powertrain Control Module 16 20 Amp Yellow Horn 17 20 Amp Yellow Antilock Brakes Feed Valves 18 20 Amp Yellow...

Page 398: ...ow Powertrain Control Module B 25 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Illumination 26 20 Amp Ignition Run Start Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Yellow Feed 27 10 Amp Red Power Mirror 28 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 29 20 Amp Yellow Body Control Module 4 Wipers 30 Spare 31 30 Amp Green Ignition Run AC Windows 32 30 Amp Pink Body Control Module 1 Ext Lights 1 33 30 Amp Pink Automatic Shutdown 3...

Page 399: ... 42 25 Amp Natural Body Control Module 5 T Case 43 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps 44 10 Amp Rt Park Lamps Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Red 45 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Park Lamps 46 10 Amp Red Airbag System 2 47 Spare 48 20 Amp Blue Sunroof Sound Box 49 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow B 50 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes Mod ule Pump 51 40 Amp Green Park Lamps 52 Spare 53 40 Amp Green Rear Defogger ...

Page 400: ... days you may want to take steps to protect your battery You may Remove fuse J13 in the Totally Integrated Power Module TIPM labeled Main Ignition Off Draw IOD Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower se...

Page 401: ... Bulb No Headlamp H13 Front Park Turn Side Marker 3157NA Back Up 3157 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 921 Fog Lamp 9145 License Plate Lamp 168 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal 3057 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Halogen Front Park and Turn Signal Lamps 1 Open the hood 2 Remove the three bolts from the front of the headlamp housing 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 ...

Page 402: ... Twist 1 4 turn and remove headlamp bulb from hous ing and replace NOTE The headlamp bulb is a halogen bulb Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life To remove the park turn signal bulb rotate bulb socket 1 4 turn and remove socket from housing Pull bulb straight from socket 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 403: ...r Side Marker Taillamps Stop Lamps And Turn Signal Bulbs 1 Remove the two screws that pass through the bed sheet metal 2 Pull the taillamp housing straight out from the body 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 ...

Page 404: ...3 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the housing 4 Pull bulb straight out of socket 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 405: ...edure to install bulb and housing Place the two raised blocks past the body Center High Mounted Stop Lamp And Cargo Lamp 1 Remove the two screws holding the housing lens to the body as shown 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 ...

Page 406: ...2 Remove housing from the cab 3 Remove connector from housing tab for more clear ance 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 407: ...remove socket and bulb from housing 5 Pull desired bulb straight from the socket Outside Bulbs Cargo Lamps Inside Bulb Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 6 Reverse this procedure for installation of bulbs and housing 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 ...

Page 408: ...License Lamps 1 Using a screwdriver pry black rubber housing from the bumper 2 Rotate the socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 409: ...Lamps 1 Disconnect connector from the fog lamp by raising the wire harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector 2 Rotate the bulb 1 4 turn counterclockwise and pull to remove from the fog lamp housing 3 Reverse procedure to install 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 ...

Page 410: ... Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 6 Quarts 5 7 Liters Cooling System Includes 2 1 Quarts 2 Liters for Coolant Bottle 3 7L Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 13 3 Quarts 12 5 Liters 4 7L Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 13 3 Quarts 12 5 Liters 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 411: ...PI Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard 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 3 7L Engine ZFR6F 11G Gap 0 043 in 1 09 mm Spark Plugs 4 7L Engine Upper Bank FR8TE2 Gap 0 039 in 0 99 mm Lower Bank FR8T1332 Gap 0 051 in 1 30 mm Fuel Selection 87 Octane 7 MA...

Page 412: ...le SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant MS 8985 Limited slip rear axles require MOPAR威 Limited Slip Additive MS 10111 or equivalent When ever a fluid change is made 4 oz 118 ml should be added to the gear lubricant 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...

Page 413: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 412 Required Maintenance Intervals 414 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 414: ...his means that service is required for your vehicle Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km NOTE The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change Change your vehicle s oil if it has been six months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated Change your engine oil more often if yo...

Page 415: ... the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required Once a Month Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake master cylinder and transmission and add as needed Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Cha...

Page 416: ...the coils and the second set is located on the side of the engine The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard plug and must be changed every 48 000 miles 78 000 km The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a premium plug and must be changed every 96 000 miles 156 000 km 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 414 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 417: ... of irregular wear 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 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 and boot seals for...

Page 418: ...00 Miles 52 000 km or 24 Months Maintenance 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 32 000 miles 52 000 km Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs 3 7L Engine Inspect the transfer case fluid Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie r...

Page 419: ...0 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 top row of spark plugs 4 7L Engine 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 cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper loose...

Page 420: ...he engine air cleaner filter Replace the ignition cables 3 7L Engine Replace the spark plugs 3 7L Engine Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or freq...

Page 421: ...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 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 Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 104 000 miles 169 000 km Inspect the brake linings ...

Page 422: ...oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before 88 000 miles 143 000 km Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 420 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 423: ...ect and replace PCV valve if necessary Inspect the transfer case fluid 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 cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police ...

Page 424: ...e 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 Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks o...

Page 425: ...000 km Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter s Replace the accessory drive belt s Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENAN...

Page 426: ...spect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 136 000 Miles 221 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter ...

Page 427: ...ension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 152 000 Miles 247 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Ser...

Page 428: ...work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent 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 426 MAINTENANCE SCHED...

Page 429: ...If You Need Assistance 429 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 430 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 430 In Mexico Contact 430 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 431 Service Contract 431 䡵 Warranty Information 432 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 432 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 432 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 432 In Canada 433 䡵 Publication Order Forms 433 9 ...

Page 430: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 435 Treadwear 435 Traction Grades 435 Temperature Grades 436 428 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 431: ...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 432: ...n to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized 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 866 726 4636 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ont...

Page 433: ...ted repairs after 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...

Page 434: ...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 435: ...on 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 immedi ately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety...

Page 436: ...ents 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 engineerin...

Page 437: ...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 438: ...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 439: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 440: ...rbag Window Side Curtain 53 56 58 Alarm Security Alarm 19 183 Alarm System Security Alarm 19 Alarm Panic 24 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 210 234 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 275 Anti Lock Warning Light 183 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 19 Anti Theft System 19 183 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 378 408 Disposal 381 Appearance Care 389 Assistance Towing 105 Auto Unloc...

Page 441: ...BS 275 Fluid Check 383 Master Cylinder 383 Parking 273 Warning Light 183 188 Brake Transmission Interlock 255 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 76 Bulb Replacement 399 Bulbs Light 81 399 Calibration Compass 154 Camper 173 Capacities Fluid 408 Caps Filler Oil Engine 368 Power Steering 272 Radiator Coolant Pressure 380 Car Washes 389 Carbon Monoxide Warning 78 173 308 Cargo Vehicle Loading 314 Ca...

Page 442: ...ompass 154 Compass Calibration 154 Compass Variance 155 Computer Trip Travel 150 Console Floor 168 Console Overhead 149 Contract Service 431 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 380 Cooling System 377 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 379 Coolant Capacity 408 Coolant Level 377 381 Disposal of Used Coolant 381 Drain Flush and Refill 378 Inspection 381 Points to Remember 381 Pressure Cap 380 Radiator Cap 380 S...

Page 443: ...ission 385 Oil Engine 367 Power Steering 272 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 381 Door Locks 29 Door Opener Garage 156 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 268 E 85 Fuel 308 Electric Remote Mirrors 89 Electrical Power Outlets 162 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 146 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 354 Jump Starting 350 Tow Hooks 355 Towing 356 Emission ...

Page 444: ...0 Ethanol 305 Event Data Recorder 62 Exhaust Gas Caution 78 308 Exhaust System 78 374 Extender Seat Belt 49 Exterior Lighting 137 Exterior Lights 81 Filters Air Cleaner 369 Engine Oil 369 409 Engine Oil Disposal 369 Flashers Hazard Warning 338 Turn Signal 81 140 181 401 Flat Tire Stowage 349 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 311 Engine Oil 311 Fuel Requirements 308 310 Maintenance 312 Replacem...

Page 445: ...r Way Hazard Flasher 338 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 354 Front Axle Differential 388 Fuel 304 Adding 312 Ethanol 305 Gauge 181 Methanol 305 Octane Rating 304 409 Requirements 304 408 Tank Capacity 408 Fuel Flexible 308 Fueling 312 Fuses 394 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 156 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 312 314 363 Gas Gauge Fuel Gauge 181 Gasoline Fuel 304 Gasoline Reformulated 304 Gauges Coolant Temperature...

Page 446: ...8 Hazard Warning Flasher 338 Headlights 399 High Beam 141 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 141 Lights On Reminder 138 Passing 140 Switch 137 Heated Seats 132 Heater Engine Block 253 High Beam Indicator 182 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 141 Hitches Trailer Towing 322 Holder Cup 165 HomeLink Garage Door Opener Transmitter 156 Hood Release 135 Ignition Key 12 Illuminated Entry 20 Immobilize...

Page 447: ...ey Sentry Immobilizer 16 Keyless Entry System 21 Keys 12 Knee Bolster 50 Lane Change and Turn Signals 140 181 401 Lane Change Assist 140 Lap Shoulder Belts 37 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 68 Latches 81 Leaks Fluid 81 Life of Tires 293 Light Bulbs 81 Lights 81 137 Airbag 57 58 61 79 192 Anti Lock Warning 183 Back Up 401 Brake Warning 188 Bulb Replacement 399 Cargo 142 Center Mounted ...

Page 448: ...sing 140 Seat Belt Reminder 182 Service 399 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 190 Turn Signal 81 140 399 401 Voltage 183 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 181 Limited Slip Differential 266 Loading Vehicle 314 Tires 282 Locks 29 Auto Unlock 31 Automatic Door 30 Child Protection 32 Door 29 Keys 12 Power Door 30 Steering Wheel 15 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 68 Lubrication Body 373 Lu...

Page 449: ...re System 299 MOPAR Accessories 365 432 MTBE ETBE 305 Multi Function Control Lever 140 New Vehicle Break In Period 76 Occupant Restraints 36 56 59 Occupant Restraints Sedan 53 56 58 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 304 Off Pavement Driving Off Road 270 Off Road Driving Off Pavement 270 Oil Change Indicator 186 Oil Change Indicator Reset 186 Oil Engine 367 409 Capacity 408 Change Interval 367 Dipstick 3...

Page 450: ...Manual Operator Manual 4 433 Panic Alarm 24 Parking Brake 273 Parking On Hill 273 Passing Light 140 Pets 76 Pets Transporting 76 Phone Cellular 90 Phone Hands Free uconnect 90 Pickup Box 174 Placard Tire and Loading Information 282 Power Distribution Center Fuses 394 Door Locks 20 30 Mirrors 89 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 162 Steering 271 272 Windows 34 Power Steering Fluid 410 Pregnant Wom...

Page 451: ... Transfer Case Neutral N 334 Reformulated Gasoline 304 Refrigerant 373 Release Hood 135 Reminder Seat Belt 48 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 237 Remote Starting System 26 Replacement Keys 17 Replacement Parts 365 Replacement Tires 294 Reporting Safety Defects 432 Resetting Oil Change Indicator 186 Restraints Child 63 70 Restraints Occupant 36 Rocking Vehicle When St...

Page 452: ... 131 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 19 183 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 378 409 Selection of Oil 368 Sentry Key Immobilizer 16 Sentry Key Programming 17 Sentry Key Replacement 17 Service and Maintenance 366 Service Assistance 429 Service Contract 431 Service Manuals 433 Setting the Clock 196 214 223 Shifting Automatic Transmission 255 Transfer Case 260 Transfer Case Shifting into Transfer Case Neut...

Page 453: ...ring Wheel Audio Controls 237 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 237 Storage 398 Storage Bin 166 Storage Behind the Seat 166 Storage Vehicle 398 Storing Your Vehicle 398 Stuck Freeing 354 Synthetic Engine Oil 369 System Remote Starting 26 Tachometer 184 Tailgate 173 Taillights 401 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 181 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 68 Tilt Steering Column 145 Tip Start 251...

Page 454: ...sure Warning Light 190 Quality Grading 435 Radial 289 Replacement 294 Rotation 298 Safety 277 286 Sizes 278 Snow Tires 297 Spare Tire 341 Spinning 292 Tread Wear Indicators 292 Wheel Nut Torque 348 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 323 Torque Converter Clutch 259 Tow Hooks Emergency 355 Towing 317 24 Hour Towing Assistance 105 Disabled Vehicle 356 Guide 323 Recreational 331 Weight 323 Towing Assistance...

Page 455: ...s Entry 25 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink 156 Tread Wear Indicators 292 Trip Computer 150 Trip Odometer 186 Trip Odometer Reset Button 193 Turn Signals 140 181 399 401 uconnect Hands Free Phone 90 Underhood Fuses 394 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 435 Universal Transmitter 156 Unlock Auto 31 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 44 Utility Rails Rear Cargo Area 170 Variance Compass 155 Vehicle Iden...

Page 456: ...ht Load Carrying 314 Wheel and Wheel Trim 391 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 391 Wheel Changing 339 Wheel Nut Torque 348 Wind Buffeting 36 Window Fogging 244 Windows 34 Power 34 Rear Sliding 171 Windshield Defroster 79 241 242 Windshield Washers 142 143 144 374 Fluid 143 374 Windshield Wiper Blades 373 Windshield Wipers 142 143 Wiper Blade Replacement 373 Wipers Intermittent 143 Wrecker Towing 356 454 ...

Page 457: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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