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WARNING!

A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.

11. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible.
Correct the tire pressure as required.

Spare Tire Stowage

Reverse instructions of the spare removal section.

Rotate the jack wrench tool on the winch drive nut
clockwise until effort becomes heavy and an audible click
is heard indicating the spare is properly stowed.

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or
power tool may damage the winch.

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Summary of Contents for 2011 500

Page 1: ...blications carefully Following the instruc tions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services t...

Page 2: ...e depends on the items of equipment ordered certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner s Manual contains a complete li...

Page 3: ...p erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury It also contains CAUTIONS against proce dures that could result in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual y...

Page 4: ...BER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the vehicle registration and title Vehicl...

Page 5: ...LE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or dea...

Page 6: ...y position 3 Rotate the key to the OFF LOCK position 4 Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder Mechanical Key Release Button 1 WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving una...

Page 7: ...the right To unlock the door turn the key to the left Refer to Body Lubrication in Maintaining Your Vehicle for maintenance information Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key...

Page 8: ...e systems may result in ve hicle starting problems and loss of security protection All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics 1 Replacement Keys NOT...

Page 9: ...nstrument Panel for further information Remote Keyless Entry With Mechanical Key Release Button 1 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following steps 1 Press and hold the LOCK button o...

Page 10: ...smitter fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 Weak battery in the RKE transmitter The expected life of a battery is five years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter suc...

Page 11: ...3 Take out the battery case and remove and replace the battery observing its polarity 4 Refit the battery case inside the key and lock it by turning the screw 5...

Page 12: ...children in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal in juries or death Door Lock Handle 1 CAUTION An unlocked vehicle is an in...

Page 13: ...ph 20 km h 4 The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Automatic Door Locks Programming The Auto Close feature can be enabled or dis...

Page 14: ...itches 1 Auto Down If Equipped The driver s door window switch may have an Auto Down feature Push the window switch past the first detent release and the window will go down automati cally To cancel t...

Page 15: ...gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sur...

Page 16: ...nd child restraint systems For more information on LATCH see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 1 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag...

Page 17: ...t 3 WARNING In an accident you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thr...

Page 18: ...nal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a sing...

Page 19: ...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 7 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To...

Page 20: ...tomatic Locking Retractor ALR which are used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Re straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraints...

Page 21: ...ly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the airbags the pretension ers are single use items A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airb...

Page 22: ...display 5 Press the MENU Button bottom button The Belt Buzzer OFF item will display 6 6 Press the UP or DOWN Button top or middle button The Belt Buzzer ON item will display 7 Press the MENU Button t...

Page 23: ...t passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation level of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger sea...

Page 24: ...s are de signed to open only when the airbags are inflating Do not drill cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos ci...

Page 25: ...Airbag during a frontal impact Knee Impact Bolster The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the passenger side front passenger by positioning the pas senger for the best interaction with th...

Page 26: ...self check the Airbag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it 21 turns on the Airbag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime w...

Page 27: ...The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds The side airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned...

Page 28: ...gnal lights located in the instrument panel cluster will both be blinking until the ignition is turned off 25 Customer Action Customer Will See 1 Turn ignition OFF Turn Signal Switch Must be placed in...

Page 29: ...t you WARNING Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision Have the airbags seat belt pretensioners and the front seat belt retrac tor assemblies replaced by an...

Page 30: ...our vehicle were operating 29 Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the...

Page 31: ...ATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to the LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren in this section 31 WARNING Rearward facing child seats must never be used in...

Page 32: ...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 infan...

Page 33: ...seat cushion where it meets the seat back and just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of t...

Page 34: ...then allow the belt to retract into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to 37 Automatic Locking Mode description under Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions section The chart be...

Page 35: ...trap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the c...

Page 36: ...gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipat...

Page 37: ...nd 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 exha...

Page 38: ...ats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued 3 WARNING C...

Page 39: ...d 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 or brake fluid leaks are s...

Page 40: ...windshield Adjusting Rearview Mirror 1 Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you You can turn the feature on or off by pressi...

Page 41: ...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 convex mirror Power Mirror Switches 3 Spotter Mirror If...

Page 42: ...visors are located on the headliner near the front windshield The sun visor can be rotated downward or up against the door glass Courtesy Mirrors The passenger side sun visor comes equipped with a co...

Page 43: ...commands or buttons on the steering wheel This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must acc...

Page 44: ...elevant only to phone functions LAST CALLS and PHONEBOOK and media player To activate settings when travelling you can only use voice commands 3 The hands free kit enables the following operations Con...

Page 45: ...paired mobile phone To read the messages received and stored Messages can be read multiple times To call the SMS text sender using the buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands 5 To delete indiv...

Page 46: ...onsequences for this reason certain functions shall be disabled by the Blue Me system until driving conditions are secure and if required only when the car is stopped Continued WARNING Continued Read...

Page 47: ...he desired position is reached Then using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched Adjusting Bar 1 WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may...

Page 48: ...to Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head...

Page 49: ...p of the Active Head Restraint such as coats seat covers or portable DVD players These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result...

Page 50: ...pen position In hot climates the prop rod may be hot Pick up the prop rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod Hood Release Lever Safety Latch Location 1 WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched be...

Page 51: ...ass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will turn on the high beams until the lever is released Parking Light...

Page 52: ...or more than two seconds Turn Signal Operation 3 Interior Lights The map reading light can be set to three different positions Press the switch to the right the light is always on Press the switch to...

Page 53: ...nto the ON RUN position When the doors are locked either with the Key Fob or with the key in the driver s door the lights will turn off Front Fog Lights If Equipped The fog light switch is located on...

Page 54: ...to the windshield damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position If th...

Page 55: ...ent wipe operation With the front wind shield wiper active rotate the end of the windshield wiper washer lever upward The rear wiper will operate in the same mode as the front windshield wipers but at...

Page 56: ...the steering wheel move the steering column up or down as desired Push the lever up to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering c...

Page 57: ...the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Co...

Page 58: ...Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills The transmission may dow...

Page 59: ...ystem indicates the nearest obstacle The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corre sponds to the maximum height of an obstacle that would clear the underside of the car during the parking maneuver...

Page 60: ...y keeping the va por jet high pressure washing nozzles at least 4 in 10 cm from the sensors Do not scratch or poke the sensors Otherwise you could damage the sensors 3 Park Assist System Usage Precaut...

Page 61: ...ARNING Continued Before using the Rear Park Assist System it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve hicle when the vehicle is not used for towi...

Page 62: ...tically This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof To Close With the sunroof in the full open position press the sunroof button...

Page 63: ...d For vehicles equipped with either a power sunroof or a fixed glass roof there is a sun shade that can be open or closed To open the sun shade press the tab and move the shade to a full open position...

Page 64: ...t 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 thi...

Page 65: ...r prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with great ca...

Page 66: ...CIGAR LIGHTER IF EQUIPPED WARNING When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot To avoid serious injury handle the cigar lighter with care Always check that the cigar lighter has turned off 1...

Page 67: ...d front passenger cupholders are lo cated on the floor console between the front seats For rear passengers there are cupholders located on the floor between the front driver and passenger seats Front...

Page 68: ...outward on the door latch to open the glove box Push the glove box door upward to close it Passenger Seat Storage If Equipped Some models may be equipped with storage under the front passenger seat Pu...

Page 69: ...the release button located at the outboard top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area When returning the seatback to its upright pos...

Page 70: ...prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Continued CAUTION Con...

Page 71: ...trol 8 Glove Compartment 14 Shift Lever 3 Instrument Cluster And Warning Lights 9 Rear Defrost Button 15 Sport Button 4 Windshield Wiper Washer Trip Computer 10 Hazard Button 16 Horn Driver Airbag 5 C...

Page 72: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1...

Page 73: ...ild washing solution wiping parallel to 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 s...

Page 74: ...ight is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS Power Steering System Refer to Power Steering in Starting and Operating for further information 14 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This l...

Page 75: ...tion telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly 5 CAUTION The TPM...

Page 76: ...to If Your Engine Overheats in What To Do In Emergencies for further information 20 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake applic...

Page 77: ...es on con tinuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and...

Page 78: ...be repaired or serviced the repair 11 technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service If s he cannot do so then the odometer must be set at zero and a sti...

Page 79: ...isplayed menu and the related options or to decrease the value displayed Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display 1 NOTE Buttons and activate different functions according to the following s...

Page 80: ...with an engine oil change indicator system The Change Engine Oil message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oi...

Page 81: ...Trip planning must take into account the above notes 5 Distance Travelled This value shows the distance covered since the last reset Average Consumption This value shows the approximate average consum...

Page 82: ...back to the menu screen or press and hold the MENU ESC approximately one seconds to go back to the main screen without storing settings Speed Beep Speed Limit With this function it is possible to set...

Page 83: ...ESC button hours will flash on the display Press the or button for setting Briefly press the MENU ESC button minutes will flash on the display 9 Press the or button for setting NOTE The setting will i...

Page 84: ...o has Blue Me refer to the appropriate Blue Me User s Manual for further information Autoclose Automatic Door Lock Operation With Car Running When activated On this function locks automatically the do...

Page 85: ...screen or press and hold the MENU ESC button approximately one seconds to go back to the main screen without storing settings Buzzer Volume Adjusting The Failure Warning Buzzer Volume With this functi...

Page 86: ...amps D R L This function may be used to activate deactivate the Daytime Running Lamps Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off Briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the three sub me...

Page 87: ...kipping while it is playing and poor sound quality For optimal playback conditions follow these guidelines only use branded CDs clean every CD thoroughly removing any fingermarks or dust using a soft...

Page 88: ...5 mm diameter midwoofer speakers two 11 mm tweeter speakers in the front pillars two 100 mm full range speakers one speaker in each of the rear side panels a subwoofer under the right front seat an am...

Page 89: ...memory preset 1 to 5 re spectively 5 BUTTON CD FUNC TIONS MODE CD ejection Short button press Previous next track play Short button press or CD track fast forward rewind Long buttons or Previous next...

Page 90: ...es on when the ON OFF button is pressed briefly When the car radio is turned on and the on volume limit is on the volume is limited to a setting of 5 if it had been set higher when previously used Tur...

Page 91: ...adjustment TREBLE treble adjustment BALANCE right left balance adjustment FADER front rear balance adjustment LOUDNESS LOUDNESS function activation deactivation EQUALIZER if equipped activation and se...

Page 92: ...To activate the equalizer use the AUDIO button or to select one of the adjustments EQ User adjustment of 7 equalizer bands that can be changed by the user Classic equalizer preset for optimal classic...

Page 93: ...value the radio will come on at the mini mum volume 13 On volume limit off the radio will come on at the same volume as before it was switched off The volume level can be between 0 and 40 Use the but...

Page 94: ...set button from 1 to 5 15 By pressing the preset button for more than 2 seconds the tuned station will be stored Pressing the A B C button will change between the preset memory group in the current fr...

Page 95: ...the stations in that program type Pressing the or buttons until 9All9 is displayed will allow normal tuning to all stations The Program Types available are All Pop Rock Electronic Dance Hip Hop R B Co...

Page 96: ...ptimal playing If CD R RWs are used we recommend using good quality media that are burned at the slowest speed possible CD Loading Ejecting To load the CD insert it gently into the slot to activate th...

Page 97: ...decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia MP3 Mode In addition to playing regular audio CDs the radio is also enabled to play CDROMs on which compressed audio files have...

Page 98: ...d If the last track in the folder at that moment selected is played the next folder will be played Structure Of The Folders The radio with MP3 player recognizes only the folders that effectively conta...

Page 99: ...Podt or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port located in the glove compart ment Refer to the appropriate Blue Me radio User s Manual for iPodt or external USB device support capability 1...

Page 100: ...u are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Remote Sound System Controls Back View Of Steering Wheel 1 Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will Seek up for...

Page 101: ...the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleaners or anti static sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc whe...

Page 102: ...dio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the reposi...

Page 103: ...ntinuous use of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp weathe...

Page 104: ...idifies the air to help dry the windshield To improve fuel economy use these modes only when necessary 5 A C Button Press this button to engage the Air Conditioning A light will illuminate when the Ai...

Page 105: ...are 12 blower speeds the blower speed increases as you press this button Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode 5 Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor defrost and...

Page 106: ...change the settings You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically 7 NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehi...

Page 107: ...t mode is selected the blower will automatically default to medium high 9 NOTE While operating in the other modes the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog mist or ice on the windshi...

Page 108: ...ndows Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging Summer Operation NOTE In some cases during high temperature opera tion the Air Conditioning system performance may be reduced This is to help pro...

Page 109: ...wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure 1 Cold Weather To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures this vehicle uses a viscosity sensor to determine th...

Page 110: ...as 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 Sta...

Page 111: ...most city driving you will find it easier to use only the lower gears For steady highway driving with light accelerations fifth gear is recommended Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch ped...

Page 112: ...hicle speed you could damage the engine transmission or clutch To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life shift down to second or first gear when descending a steep grade When turning a corner or...

Page 113: ...t into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal Brake Transmission Interlock System Automatic transmission vehicles are equipped with a Brake Trans...

Page 114: ...indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position When shifting into PARK firmly move the shift lever all the way forward and to the left until it stops...

Page 115: ...The system will ignore attempts to shift into a higher gear if the engine speed is too low An audible beep will sound if an inappropriate gear is selected When coming to a stop the transmission will...

Page 116: ...er there is likely to be poor traction ice snow wet mud loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface Th...

Page 117: ...standing water This will minimize wave effects Continued 1 CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s flu...

Page 118: ...ndi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers The power steering system is speed sensitive for light steering...

Page 119: ...ys be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle 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...

Page 120: ...ily release the accelerator pedal 3 Press the accelerator pedal again to activate SPORT Button 1 Automatic Transmission If Equipped The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight...

Page 121: ...ot functioning The system reverts to standard non anti lock brakes Turning the ignition OFF and ON again may reset the ABS if the fault detected was only momentary 1 WARNING Pumping of the Anti Lock B...

Page 122: ...nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail ing road conditions Continued 1 WARNING Continued The BAS cannot prevent collisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns drivin...

Page 123: ...EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 3 Electronic Stability Control ESC This system enhances directional control and...

Page 124: ...C Off switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion WARNING The Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot pre vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the...

Page 125: ...to flash during ac celeration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions NOTE The ESC Activation Malf...

Page 126: ...andards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 1 U S...

Page 127: ...a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed correspon...

Page 128: ...eans the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981...

Page 129: ...lacard and in the Vehicle Loading section of this manual NOTE Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition gross axle weight ratings GAWRs for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded For further inf...

Page 130: ...capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available carg...

Page 131: ...loading of your tires is dangerous Overloading can cause tire failure affect vehicle handling and increase your stopping distance Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle Never over...

Page 132: ...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 si...

Page 133: ...ot drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h 3 Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause...

Page 134: ...failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a...

Page 135: ...nd ride of your vehicle We recommend that you contact your original equipment or an autho rized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability 7 WARNING Do not use a...

Page 136: ...ndicate chain breakage Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use Do not exceed 45 mph 70 km h Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps especially with a loaded vehicle In...

Page 137: ...of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to maintain mud snow and wet traction levels and contr...

Page 138: ...e Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to turn off The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures...

Page 139: ...wing components Receiver Module Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light...

Page 140: ...ent ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid 5 Once you repair or replace the original road t...

Page 141: ...ded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with the...

Page 142: ...l law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor mance and damage the emission control system Continued 3 CAUTION Continued An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause...

Page 143: ...ystem inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnor mal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicl...

Page 144: ...ine is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel t...

Page 145: ...TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended 1...

Page 146: ...is in the MAR ACC ON RUN position 1 CAUTION Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with a automatic transmission Damage to the drivetrain will result If these vehicles require towing make sure all drive...

Page 147: ...ency Press the switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning flashers Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion Use it when your vehicle is disabled and it is creati...

Page 148: ...er core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If the pointer rises to the...

Page 149: ...se Clear 7 Air Pump Hose Black 8 Power Plug Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit may be equipped with either of the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode Selecting Air...

Page 150: ...re the Mode Select Knob 5 is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them The TIREFIT Sealant is only intended to seal punctures less than 1 4 in 6 mm diameter in the...

Page 151: ...will provide the best positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before pr...

Page 152: ...to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver side latch pillar recommended pressure Check the tire pres sure by looking at the Pressure Gauge 3 7 If the tire does not inflate to...

Page 153: ...the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem and reinstall the cap on the valve stem 3 Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle 9 4 Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at th...

Page 154: ...e 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 vehi...

Page 155: ...tire out from under the vehicle 4 When the spare is clear remove the knob or plastic molded nut by rotating it counter clockwise Lowering Raising Spare Tire Spare Tire 3 5 Tilt the retainer at the en...

Page 156: ...ays park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be rais...

Page 157: ...NOTE There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding Front Jacking Location 7 Do not raise the vehicle until y...

Page 158: ...eel by the wheel bolts When reinstalling the original wheel prop erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem place the wheel cover onto the wheel then install the wheel bolts 6 Install the spare whee...

Page 159: ...sible Correct the tire pressure as required Spare Tire Stowage Reverse instructions of the spare removal section Rotate the jack wrench tool on the winch drive nut clockwise until effort becomes heavy...

Page 160: ...r motor alternator or electrical system may occur Preparations For Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment 1 WARNING Take care to avoid the radiato...

Page 161: ...t the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that...

Page 162: ...If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con trol or Electronic Stability Control ESC turn the system OFF before attempting to rock the vehicle CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by moving be tween...

Page 163: ...n NEUTRAL CAUTION If the vehicle being towed requires steering the ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when towing When securing the vehicle to a...

Page 164: ...ing airbag deployment the left and right turn signal lights located in the instrument panel cluster will both be blinking until the ignition is turned off Customer Action Customer Will See 1 Turn igni...

Page 165: ...located on the right side of the shift lever housing 3 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position without starting the engine 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Using a smal...

Page 166: ...GINE COMPARTMENT 1 4L 1 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Battery 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 6 Air Cleaner Filter 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Oil Fill 4 Integrated Power Module Fuses 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir...

Page 167: ...on switch to the ON position you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 1 4 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen a The MIL will flash for about 10 secon...

Page 168: ...ts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en sure the designed performance Damage or failures caused by the use of non MOPARt parts for maintenance and repairs will not...

Page 169: ...Service Manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against yo...

Page 170: ...e oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed en...

Page 171: ...taining Your Vehicle for further information Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance interva...

Page 172: ...ttaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Conti...

Page 173: ...r other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C system sealers stop leak products seal conditioners compressor oil or refrigerants Body Lubric...

Page 174: ...ward unless the pivot cap is raised first 2 Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass 1 Wiper Arm 2 Pivot Cap 9 3 Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate...

Page 175: ...areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn 11 CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the cat...

Page 176: ...dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant anti freeze Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If di...

Page 177: ...37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of...

Page 178: ...nd being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the...

Page 179: ...oir is low and the brake system does not indicate any leaks or other problems it may be a result of a leak in the hydraulic clutch release system See your local authorized dealer for service Use only...

Page 180: ...tely Automatic Transmission If Equipped The automatic transmission and differential assembly are contained within a single housing The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be checked whene...

Page 181: ...rom your vehicle The most common causes of corrosion are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air near sea coast localities Atmospheric...

Page 182: ...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 25 For tough stains apply MOPARt Total Clean or a...

Page 183: ...instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections on the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesir able reflections Use soap and warm water...

Page 184: ...stic Socket Car Radio Cli mate Control Sys tem 6 F43 20 Amp Yellow Bi Directional Washer Fuse Panel 1 Cavity Vehicle Fuse Number Mini Fuse Description 7 F48 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Window 8 F13...

Page 185: ...Radiator Fan Low Speed F07 40 Amp Orange Radiator Fan High Speed F08 30 Amp Blower Motor Fuse Panel 3 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description Green F09 10 Amp Red Powertrain F10 10 Amp Red Horn F11 15...

Page 186: ...y Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description Blue F82 30 Amp Green Sunroof Convertible Top F84 10 Amp Red Transmission F85 15 Amp Blue Rear Defroster Heated Mirrors F87 5 Amp Tan Lights F90 5 Amp Tan Heated Mirr...

Page 187: ...ative 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...

Page 188: ...r Lamps W3W Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W Side Direction Lamps W5W Rear Turn Signal Lamps PY21W Rear Side Marker Lamps W3W Rear Tail and Stop Lamps P21W 5W Rear Backup Lamps W16W License Plate Lamps L...

Page 189: ...b socket counter clockwise 5 Remove the bulb and replace as needed 6 Install the bulb into socket and rotate bulb socket clockwise into lamp locking it in place 7 Reinstall the plastic cap Front Fog L...

Page 190: ...ise 5 Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out 6 Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 1 Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening screws 2...

Page 191: ...ts 3 8 Liters Cooling System 1 4 Liter Engine MOPARt Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 152 000 Mile Formula or equivalent with Manual Transmission 4 6 Quarts 4 4 Liters 1 4 Liter Engine MOPARt Antifre...

Page 192: ...to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPARt Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs DCPR7E N 10 Gap 0 040 in 1 02 mm Fuel Selection 87 Octane Acceptable 91 Octane...

Page 193: ...r 6 months whichever comes first Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other th...

Page 194: ...r any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the en gine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect exhaust system Replace cabin filter Clean and lube sun roof tracks Inspect brake...

Page 195: ...e 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 40 000 miles 65 000 km Odometer Reading Date Repair Order De...

Page 196: ...Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 7 72 000 Miles 117 000 km or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the ti...

Page 197: ...eter Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 9 104 000 Miles 169 000 km or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate...

Page 198: ...eading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 11 136 000 Miles 221 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the...

Page 199: ...r Dealer 13 This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner but is not required to maintain emissions warranty WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do...

Page 200: ...nt problem Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle s problems or the specific work you want done If you ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log let the service a...

Page 201: ...hearing difficulties the manufacturer has installed special TDD Telecommuni cation Devices for the Deaf equipment at its customer center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD...

Page 202: ...ncere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Californ...

Page 203: ...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 1...

Page 204: ...between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or w...

Page 205: ...and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia grams charts and detailed illustrations These practi cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to f...

Page 206: ...s measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tir...

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