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The Basics of Off-Road Driving

You will encounter many types of terrain driving off-
road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area
before proceeding. There are many types of surface
conditions: hard packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand,
mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on
your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control-
ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road
driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden
accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no
road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore
you will need to use your own good judgment on what is
safe and what isn’t. When on a trail you should always be
looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in
terrain. The key is to plan your future driving route while
remembering what you are currently driving over.

CAUTION!

Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other
combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle
exhaust system could cause a fire.

WARNING!

Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down
cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an
off-road situation.

When To Use Low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD
Lock Lever Engaged

When To Use Low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD Lock
Lever Engaged When driving off-road, shift into low (L
Off-Road) and activate the 4WD Lock. This will provide

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STARTING AND OPERATING

Summary of Contents for 2007 Patriot

Page 1: ...2007 OWNER S MANUAL 2007 PATRIOT ...

Page 2: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 233 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 323 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 391 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 411 10 INDEX 421 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 4: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction 4 Roll Over Warning 4 m How To Use This Manual 5 m Warnings And Cautions 7 m Vehicle Identification Number 7 m Vehicle Modifications Alterations 8 1 ...

Page 5: ...icle best has the factory trained techni cians and genuine Mopart parts and is interested in your satisfaction Roll Over Warning Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than other types of vehicles This vehicle has a higher ground clearance higher center of gravity and narrower track than many passenger cars It is capable of perform ing better in a wide variety of off road appl...

Page 6: ...n a roll over crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Always buckle up HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire The detailed index at the rear of this manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that ma...

Page 7: ...6 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 8: ...in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the driver s front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the vehicle registration or title Vehicle Identification Number INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

Page 9: ...IFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death 8 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 10: ...eminder 14 m Sentry Key If Equipped 14 Replacement Keys 15 Sentry Key Programming 16 General Information 16 m Steering Wheel Lock Manual Transmission Only 17 If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel 17 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 17 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 17 m Door Locks 18 Manual Door Locks 18 Power Door Locks 19 2 ...

Page 11: ...lacement 29 m Security Alarm System If Equipped 30 To Set The Alarm 31 To Disarm The System 31 Security System Manual Override 32 m Liftgate 32 m Power Windows 34 Power Window Switches 34 Auto Down 35 Window Lockout Switch 36 m Occupant Restraints 36 Lap Shoulder Belts 37 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 42 Second Row Center Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 43 Seat Belt Pretensione...

Page 12: ...aint System SRS Airbag 49 Event Data Recorder EDR 58 Child Restraint 60 m Engine Break In Recommendations 69 m Safety Tips 69 Exhaust Gas 69 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 70 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 13: ...rom your dealer Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position push the key and cylinder inward rotate the key to the LOCK position and remove the key Vehicle Key Ignition Key Positions 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 14: ...or a number of reasons A child or others could be seri ously or fatally injured Don t leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Manual Transaxle If Equipped Turn the ignition switch to the ACC posi...

Page 15: ... of the system is automatic regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or unlocked During normal operation the Theft Alarm Immobilizer Light will come on for three 3 seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check Afterwards if the bulb remains on this indicates a problem with the electronics If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check this indicates that a...

Page 16: ...een programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number This number is required for dealer replacement of keys Dupli...

Page 17: ... ignition switch OFF and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound The Theft Alarm Light will stop flashing turn on for 3 seconds then turn off The new Sentry Key has been programmed Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys If you do not have a programmed sentry key co...

Page 18: ...ntil 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 lock you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock turn th...

Page 19: ...security 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 WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju ries and death...

Page 20: ... from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Power Door Locks A door lock switch is located on the driver door panel Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors Power Door Lock Switch Location THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2 ...

Page 21: ... entry transmitter The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Pro grammable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC if equipped section of this manual for details For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key...

Page 22: ...es with power door locks if 1 The Auto Unlock feature is enabled 2 The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked 6 The vehicle speed is 0 mph 0 km h Ignition Key Position THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 2 ...

Page 23: ...he Auto Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position 3 Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming Ignition Key Position 22 THINGS ...

Page 24: ...ith local laws Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors If Equipped Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the lock or unlock position Child Protection Door Lock Location Inserting Ignition Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 2 ...

Page 25: ... up unlocked position roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances a maximum of 66 feet 20 meters using a hand held radio transmitter The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system Three Button Transmitter 24 THING...

Page 26: ...be programmed to unlock all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button On electronic vehicle information center EVIC equipped vehicles refer to Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st under Personal Settings in the EVIC section of this manual On non EVIC equipped vehicles perform the following steps The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors upon the first UNLOCK button press by using the fol...

Page 27: ...onal Settings in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC sec tion of this manual On non EVIC equipped vehicles perform the following steps 1 Press the LOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds 2 While the LOCK button is pressed after 4 seconds press the PANIC button Release both buttons The Sound Horn On Lock and Flash Lamps With Lock feature can be reactivated by repeating this proce dure Using The ...

Page 28: ...n on the key fob with the ignition in the LOCK position and the key removed NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm The Flash Lights On Lock Unlock feature can be reactivated by repeating this proc...

Page 29: ...lease both buttons The chime is an indication that you have successfully entered program mode All fobs that are to be programmed must be done so within 60 seconds of when the chime was heard 8 Using the fob to be programmed press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously 9 A single chime will be heard 10 Within four seconds of hearing the chime press and release the UNLOCK button...

Page 30: ... expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 Weak batteries in transmitter The expected life of batteries is five years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter military base and som...

Page 31: ...emble the transmitter case snap the two halves together NOTE If the key fob is equipped with a screw reinstall and tighten the screw until snug SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The system monitors the doors liftgate and ignition switch for unauthorized operation If something triggers the alarm the system will signal for about 18 minutes For the first 3 minutes the horn will sound and the headligh...

Page 32: ...tem is arming During this period if a door is opened the ignition switch is turned ON or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner the system will automatically disarm After 16 seconds the indicator light will flash slowly This shows that the system is fully armed To disarm the system Unlock a front door liftgate using the Keyless Entry Transmitter Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry ke...

Page 33: ...ht manual lock models only The liftgate can also be unlocked using the remote keyless entry or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors The central locking unlocking feature if equipped can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder Once unlocked the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key To open the liftgate squeeze the liftgate release and pull ...

Page 34: ...p in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed an...

Page 35: ...n However because the gas pressure drops with tempera ture it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches Power Window Switch Location 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 36: ...N position and for 45 seconds after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver s door is opened This feature can be turned off by your authorized dealer Auto Down The driver s window switch has an Auto Down feature 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 r...

Page 37: ...clude the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if equipped side airbags for both the driver and front passenger If you will be carrying children too small for adult size seat belts your seat belts or the LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems Please pay close attention to the informa...

Page 38: ...d they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision 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 the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder Belts The bel...

Page 39: ... bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas sengers safe too Two people should never ...

Page 40: ... seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat next to your arm Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Pulling Out The Latch Plate THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2 ...

Page 41: ... belt snugly A belt that is worn under your arm is very dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will...

Page 42: ...ollision The belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as pos sible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so ...

Page 43: ...ts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push anchorage button to r...

Page 44: ...nter lap shoulder belt features a three point seat belt with a mini latch and buckle which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded The mini buckle and shoulder belt can then be stored out of the way in the right side trim panel for added convenience 1 Remove the mini latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel 2 Grasp ...

Page 45: ...t the mini latch plate into the mini buckle until you hear a click 5 Sit back in seat Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 46: ...on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision 8 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt Connecting Mini Latch to Buckle Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR ...

Page 47: ...retensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision These devices improve the performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupa...

Page 48: ... 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 The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlert can be en abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position DaimlerChrysler ...

Page 49: ...te while the driver s seat belt remains unbuckled Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if so equipped is in its lowest position your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the extender and store i...

Page 50: ...e strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel above th...

Page 51: ...severity This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open to allow airbag deployment Side Curtain Airbag Location 5...

Page 52: ... of the vehicle for any reason 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 citizens band radios etc NOTE Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks in this vehicle A clothing bar will impede the proper performance of the curtain airbags Along with the seat belts front airbags work with the instru...

Page 53: ...ulder belt behind them or under their arm 5 If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint refer to information on Child Restraint in this section 6 You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 7 All occu...

Page 54: ... arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel If the vehicle has side curtain airbags they also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat Air Bag System Components The airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Side Remote Acceleration Sensors if equipped Airbag Warning Light Driver Airbag Front Passenge...

Page 55: ... key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds as a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the Airbag Warning Light will turn off If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system it turns on the Airbag...

Page 56: ... the airbag In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbag are de signed to activate only in certain side collisions When the ORC with side impact option detects a collision requiring the side curtain airbag to inflate it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the s...

Page 57: ... not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne partic...

Page 58: ...matically Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper passenger side of the instrument panel Do not modify the ...

Page 59: ...vent of an accident your vehicle is designed to record up to 5 seconds of specific vehicle data param eters see list below in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment or near deployment and up to a quarter second of high speed deceleration data during and or after air bag deployment or near deployment EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys or nearly deploys and are ...

Page 60: ...or lessee before accessing the electronic data stored unless ordered to download data by a court with legal jurisdiction i e pursuant to a warrant A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases such as those maintained by the US government and ...

Page 61: ...ing engine speed Transmission gear selection Cruise control status Traction stability control status Tire pressure monitoring system status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecu...

Page 62: ... child Safety experts 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 9convertible9 child seats Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system The infant carrier i...

Page 63: ...at belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s cushion while the child s back is against the seat back they should use a Belt Positioning Booster Seat The child and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion NOTE For additional information refer to www...

Page 64: ...rtion 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 belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary If the seat belt has a...

Page 65: ...raint and slide the latch plate into the buckle Then pull on the belt until it is all removed from the retractor Allow the belt to return into the retractor pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint Follow the instructions of the child restraint manufacture NOTE To reset this feature you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor You will no...

Page 66: ...se the vehicle s seat belt at the center position If your child restraints are not LATCH compatible you can only install the child re straints using the vehicle s seat belts Please refer to Installing the Child Restraint System for typical installa tion instructions Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available Child restraints having tet...

Page 67: ...t is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are no...

Page 68: ...chor on the rear of the seat back Then tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here Again carefully follow the instruc tions that come with the child restraint system NOTE If your child restraint seat is not LATCH com patible install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts...

Page 69: ...upright in the seat The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the...

Page 70: ...t Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7 of this manual NON DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered as a normal part of the br...

Page 71: ...at Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding belt or retract...

Page 72: ...or cuts or cracks Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires includ ing spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detec...

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Page 74: ... Folding Outside Mirrors If Equipped 80 Electric Remote Control Mirrors 80 Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 82 Sun Visor Sliding Feature 82 m Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 82 Operations 84 Phone Call Features 91 UConnect System Features 93 Advanced Phone Connectivity 98 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System 99 General Information 107 m Seats 108 3 ...

Page 75: ... Equipped 115 m To Open And Close The Hood 116 m Lights 118 Map Reading Lights 118 Multi Function Control Lever 119 Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights 119 Lights On Reminder 120 Fog Lights If Equipped 121 Turn Signals 121 Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch 122 Passing Light 123 m Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped 123 Functionality 123 m Windshield Wipers And Washers 123 Windshield ...

Page 76: ...For Passing 129 m Garage Door Opener If Equipped 130 Programming The Universal Transceiver 131 Rolling Code Programming 133 Canadian Programming Gate Programming 135 Operation 135 Reprogramming A Single Button 135 Security 136 m Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 136 m Electronic Brake Control System ABS TCS BAS ERM HDC ESP 137 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 137 Traction Control System TCS 138 Bra...

Page 77: ...ade Operation 148 Wind Buffeting 148 Sunroof Maintenance 149 Ignition Off Operation 149 m Electrical Power Outlets If Equipped 149 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off 151 m Console Features 151 m Cargo Area Features 152 Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight If Equipped 152 Retractable Cargo Area Cover If Equipped 154 Removable Load Floor 156 Cargo Tie Down Loops 156 Fold Down Speakers...

Page 78: ... Rear Window Defroster 159 m Roof Luggage Rack If Equipped 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 3 ...

Page 79: ...ced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the flat Driver s Side outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror Adjusting Rear View Mirror 78 UNDERSTANDING THE ...

Page 80: ...s and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger 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 this convex mirror Passenger Side Mirror Directions UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 81: ...arward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Electric Remote Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver s door trim panel Folding the Outside Mirrors Remote Control Mirrors Switch 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 82: ...t accidentally moving a mirror WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your right 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 right side mirror Passenger Side Mirror Directions U...

Page 83: ...Connect allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g 9Call Mike Work9 or 9Dial 248 555 12129 Your cellular phone s audio is trans mitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnect system NOTE The UConnect system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth 9Hands Free Profile 9...

Page 84: ...les different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station so UCon nect works no matter where you stow your cellular 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 system The UConnect system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system Only one linked or paired cellular phone...

Page 85: ...9CELL9 or caller ID on certain radios Operations Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect system and to navigate through the UConnect menu structure Voice commands are required after most UConnect system prompts You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the voice on beep which follows the 9R...

Page 86: ... prompts for directions All UConnect system sessions begin with a press of the Phone button on the mirror Cancel Command At any prompt after the voice on beep you can say 9Cancel9 and you will be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu Pair Link UConnect System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect system you must pair your...

Page 87: ... give the UConnect system a name for your cellular phone Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7 1 being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect system However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your UConnect Sys...

Page 88: ... confirm the phone num ber and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call Dial by Saying a Name Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say Dial or Call 9 System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you ca...

Page 89: ...esired When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and des...

Page 90: ...and a home number but you can add John Doe s work number later using the 9Phonebook Edit9 feature Delete Entries in the UConnect Phonebook NOTE Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook Delete 9 After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu you will then be asked for the name of ...

Page 91: ...ill ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook After confirmation the phonebook entries will be deleted List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook List Names 9 The UConnect system will play the names of all the phonebook entries To call one of the names in the list press t...

Page 92: ...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 cell phone Press the Phone button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call NOTE The UConnect system compatible phones in market...

Page 93: ...o calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the Phone 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 Voice Recogni tion button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under 9Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress 9 A...

Page 94: ...ionality available on the vehicle can be any one of three types After ignition key is switched off a call can continue on the UConnect system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone After ignition key is switched to off a call can continue on the UConnect system for certain ...

Page 95: ...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 system is operational you may reach the emergency number as follows Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Emergency9 and the UConnect system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call th...

Page 96: ...tion booklet and on the 24 Hour Towing Assistance Card Paging To learn how to page refer to 9Working with Automated Systems 9 Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect system Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to 9Working with Automated Systems 9 Working with Automated Systems This m...

Page 97: ...r a 9 you could press the Voice Recognition button and say 9Pair a Phone9 to select that option without 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 system will not repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prom...

Page 98: ... it on the vehicle audio system so you will not hear it Under this situation 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 system you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other par...

Page 99: ...e paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively 9connected9 with one electronic device at a time If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue tooth connection between a UConnect paired cellular phone and the UConnect system then follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user s manual List Paired Cellular Phone Names Press the Phone button to begin Afte...

Page 100: ... is not available the UCon nect system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately with in 30 feet the vehicle Delete UConnect Paired Cellular Phones Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Setup Phone Pairing 9 At the next prompt say 9Delete9 and follow the prompts You can also press the 8Voice Recognition button an...

Page 101: ...be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only To restore the Voice recognition system to factory default settings enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts Voice Recognition VR Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting approximately eight 8 feet away fr...

Page 102: ...nded to store similar sounding names in the UConnect phonebook UConnect phonebook nametag recognition rate is optimized for the voice of the person who stored the name in the phonebook You can say 9O9 letter 9O9 for 909 zero 98009 must be spoken 9eight zero zero 9 Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be suppor...

Page 103: ...olume Bluetooth Communication Link Occasionally Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect system When this hap pens the connection can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recom mended to remain in Bluetooth 9on9 mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position or after a reset you must wait at lea...

Page 104: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...

Page 105: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 106: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3 ...

Page 107: ...ree Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Star Plus Pound Add Location All Call Cancel Confirmation Prompts Continue Delete Dial Edit Emergency English Erase All Espanol Francais Help Home Language List names List phones 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 108: ... Towing assistance Transfer call Try again Voice training Work Yes General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES...

Page 109: ...angerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the rec...

Page 110: ...ndle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the driving position Manual Lumbar If Equipped The Lumbar adjustment is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat To increase or decrease support rotate the handle up or down Seat Height Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3 ...

Page 111: ...ustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint To lower the head restraint depress the button and push down on the head restraint Reclining Seat 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 112: ...us tion 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 heat such as a blanket or cushion This may cause the seat heater to overheat Head Restraint Adjustment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...

Page 113: ... high temperature heating is selected the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated The heat output then drops to the normal high temperature level If high level heating is selected the system will automati cally switch to the low level after about 30 minutes of continuous operation At that time the number of illu minated LEDs change...

Page 114: ...Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Control Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 ...

Page 115: ...To provide additional storage area each rear seatback can be folded forward Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat Folding Rear Seat Rear Seat Folded Flat 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 116: ...Reclining Rear Seat If Equipped Rear Seat Recline Pull Reclining The Rear Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3 ...

Page 117: ... 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 Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released First pull the hood release lever located on the ...

Page 118: ...revent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approximately 20 cm 8 inches and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collision Be sure al...

Page 119: ...me to turn the light OFF The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle They will not turn off automatically Map Reading Lights 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 120: ...imming interior lights the passing lights and fog lights The lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights Parking Lights Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the Multi Function Control Lever to the first detent for parking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation Headlight Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 3 ...

Page 121: ...ion of the Multi Function Control Lever up or down Lights on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Dimmer Control 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 122: ...l out the end of the control lever NOTE The fog lights will only operate with the head lights on low beam Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Turn Signals Move the Multi Function Control Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to Front Fog Lights Control Turn Signal Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3 ...

Page 123: ...ry fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective Highbeam Lowbeam Select Switch Push the Multi Function Control Lever away from you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam Pull the Lever toward you to switch the headlights back to Low beam High Beam Control 122 UNDERSTANDIN...

Page 124: ... Running Lights DRL at DRL intensity lower whenever the ignition is on the engine is running the headlight switch is off the parking brake is off the turn signal is off and the gear shift is in any position except park WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Windshield Washers T...

Page 125: ...rn OFF Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle As long as the lever is held down the wipers will continue to operate Rear Washer control Mist Control 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 126: ... vehicle is restarted Windshield Wiper Operation Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be tween cycles desirable Select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever Rotate the knob upward clockwise to decrease the delay time and downward Wiper C...

Page 127: ...r side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol vent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the steering column push down on the lever below the turn signal control lever With one hand firmly on the wheel move the steering column up or down as desir...

Page 128: ...PPED When engaged this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel To Activate Push the ON OFF button The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the system OFF push the ON OFF button a second time The CRUISE indicator will turn off The system should be turned...

Page 129: ...pressing the SET lever To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pulling the speed control lever towards you CANCEL or normal brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory Pressing the ON OFF button or turning off the ignition switch erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RESUME...

Page 130: ...M before the speed control disengages is normal Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed loss WARNING Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use Speed Control in heavy traffi...

Page 131: ...rols hand held transmitters that oper ate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates or home lighting It triggers these devices at the push of a button The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle s battery and charging system no batteries are needed The three buttons for your garage door opener will be located in the the headliner several inches rearward of the rearview mirror The...

Page 132: ...ury or death Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com for safety infor mation or assistance Programming The Universal Transceiver For best results install a new battery in the hand held transmitter before programming If your garage door opener located in the garage is equipped with an antenna make sure that the antenna is hanging straight down 1 Turn off the engine WARN...

Page 133: ... test codes by pressing the two outside buttons Release the buttons when the light in the Universal Transceiver begins to flash about 20 seconds NOTE Step 2 does not have to be followed to program additional hand held transmitters 3 Choose one of the three Universal Transceiver buttons to program Place the hand held controller one to three inches from the Universal Transceiver while keeping its in...

Page 134: ...to retrain the Universal Transceiver NOTE If you do not successfully program the Uni versal Transceiver to learn the signal of your hand held transmitter refer to the Rolling Code Paragraph or call toll free for customer assistance at 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com Rolling Code Programming NOTE If your hand held transmitter appears to pro gram the Universal Transceiver but y...

Page 135: ...our garage door opener manual or call 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www homelink com 2 Press and hold the training button on the garage door opener head unit This will activate the training light NOTE After completing step 2 you have 30 seconds to start step 3 3 Return to the Universal Transceiver in the vehicle and firmly press and release the garage door button Press and release the butto...

Page 136: ...eration Press and hold the desired button on the Universal Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins to operate The light in the display shows that the signal is being transmitted The hand held transmitter may also be used at any time Reprogramming A Single Button 1 Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be reprogrammed Do not release until step 4 has been completed 2 Wh...

Page 137: ...ng interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment HomeLinkt is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS IF EQUIPPED This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions The system c...

Page 138: ... CONTROL SYSTEM ABS TCS BAS ERM HDC ESP Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad vanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti Lock Brake System ABS Traction Control System TCS Brake Assist System BAS Electronic Roll Miti gation ERM Hill Descent Control HDC and Electronic Stability Program ESP All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving...

Page 139: ... in either the Partial Off or ESP Off modes Refer to Electronic Stability Program ESP in this Section of this manual Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes This can...

Page 140: ...afety of others Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle When ERM determines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift it applies the appropriate brake and may reduce engine power to lessen the chance tha...

Page 141: ...ontrol downhill speed to between 4 mph 7 km h and 6 mph 9 km h depending on terrain The system is activated by placing the vehicle in Off Road mode and placing the gear selector in Low or Reverse When the system is available the HDC indica tor lamp will be illuminated solid HDC has the capability to sense terrain and will only activate when the vehicle is descending a hill It will not activate on ...

Page 142: ...ntain the desired path ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering...

Page 143: ...can choose the following ESP operating modes ESP ON This is the normal operating mode for ESP Whenever the vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this mode This mode should be used for almost all driving situa tions ESP should only be turned to Partial Off or ESP Off for specific reasons as noted below PARTIAL ESP This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESP Control Switch When in ...

Page 144: ...s overcome turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing the ESP Control Switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion ESP 4WD Operating Modes In addition to ESP ON and Partial ESP described above in ESP 2WD Operating Modes all 4WD equipped vehicles can also choose the following ESP operating mode ESP OFF This mode is intended for off highway or off road use when ESP stability features could...

Page 145: ...ss the ESP Control Switch This will restore the normal ESP On mode of operation ESP BAS Warning Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The yellow ESP BAS Warning Lamp and the yellow ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position They should both go out with the ...

Page 146: ...TE The ESP Indicator Light and the ESP BAS Warning Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON Each time the ignition is turned ON the ESP System will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ES...

Page 147: ...ent may result in serious injury or death In an accident there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow fingers or other body parts or any object to project through the ...

Page 148: ... switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial close condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again To ensure sunroof is fully closed press and hold switch until sunroof has completely stopped moving CLOSING SUNROOF EXPRESS MODE By pressing the switch forward and releasing the sunroof will fully close from any position and stop at the end of travel automatical...

Page 149: ...he sunshade can be opened manually However the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens NOTE The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or parti...

Page 150: ...the instru ment panel and a 115 Volt 150 Watts Maximum power outlet in the center console on certain models for added convenience These outlets can power cell phones elec tronics and other low power devices NOTE Due to overload protection the inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded WARNING To Avoid Serious Injury or Death Do not use a 3 Prong Adaptor Do not insert any objects into ...

Page 151: ...Power Outlet 12 Volts Power Outlet 115 Volts 150 Watt 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 152: ...se inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery CONSOLE FEATURES WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with the console compart ment lid in the open position Cell pho...

Page 153: ...icle is parked While driving all handheld devices should be properly stowed and the flip pocket and the console lid should be closed CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight If Equipped The dual function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight when needed The flash...

Page 154: ...To operate the flashlight press the switch once for high twice for low and a third time to return to off Press and Release Removing Flashlight UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 3 ...

Page 155: ...tion of the cover flap Pull it over the cargo area 2 Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover 3 The Liftgate may be opened or closed with the cargo cover in place Three Press Switch Cargo Cover Extended 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 156: ...argo floor or in the passenger compart ment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store in the vehicle 1 Detach the cargo area cover and allow it to retract 2 Grasp cargo area cover assembly and push against spring tension to the left 3 Remove right side from cargo area 4 Remove assembly from the vehicle Cargo Cover Removal UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 157: ...ds when vehicle is moving WARNING Cargo tie down Loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap In a sudden stop or collision a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve hicle handling To avo...

Page 158: ...is could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision WARNING To help protect against personal injury passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts Fold Down Speakers If Equipped When the liftgate is open the speakers can swing ...

Page 159: ... on the wash function The wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button is pressed Upon release the wipers will cycle two times before returning to the set position If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned OFF the wiper will automatically return to the Park position if power accessory delay is active Power acces sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door if this h...

Page 160: ... the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol vent not radiator antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water Rear Window Defroster Rear Wiper Heater Grid UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 3 ...

Page 161: ...ipment Cross rails must be installed prior to carrying loads on the roof rack If not equipped your authorized dealer can order and install Mopart cross rails built specifically for this roof rack system or a number of after market rails that are tailored to your lifestyle or activities NOTE The optional cross rails have seven specific locations identified by a feature on both the side rail and the...

Page 162: ...and secure the load appropriately Long loads which extend over the windshield such as wood panels or surfboards should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack Wind forces due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic can add sudden upward loads This is especially true on large flat ...

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Page 164: ...r EVIC If Equipped 179 EVIC Functions 181 Compass Temperature Audio 182 Average Fuel Economy 182 Distance To Empty DTE 183 Elapsed Time 183 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 183 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 183 m Setting The Compass Variance And Compass Calibration 186 Compass Variance 186 Compass Calibration 188 m Radio General Information 189 Radio Broadcast Signals 189 4 ...

Page 165: ...ode 197 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 198 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped 199 m Sales Code RAQ AM FM CD 6 Disc Radio With Optional Satellite Radio Hands Free Phone And Vehicle Entertainment Systems VES Capabilities 199 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 199 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD Audio Play 204 Load Eject Button CD Mode For CD Audio Play 206 N...

Page 166: ...Selecting Satellite Mode In REF And RAQ Radios 218 Selecting a Channel 218 Storing And Selecting Pre Set Channels 219 Using The PTY Program Type Button If Equipped 219 PTY Button 9Scan9 219 PTY Button 9Seek9 220 Satellite Antenna 220 Reception Quality 220 m Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 221 Radio Operation 221 CD Player 222 m CD DVD Disc Maintenance 222 m Radio Operation And Cellular Ph...

Page 167: ... Air Conditioning 226 Air Filtration System If Equipped 228 Operating Tips 229 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 168: ...URES 1 Air Outlet 5 Glove Box 9 Hazard Warning Flasher 2 Demisters 6 Storage Bin 10 ESP OFF Switch 3 Instrument Cluster 7 Climate Control If Equipped 4 Radio 8 Heated Seat Switches UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 4 ...

Page 169: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 170: ...the charging system Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See your local authorized dealer 9 3 Electronic Throttle Control Indicator Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control system If a prob lem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing however ...

Page 171: ... in Section 7 5 Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to 2 gallons the fuel symbol will light and a single chime will sound 6 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 7 Airbag Light The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light does not come on during starting stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by...

Page 172: ...d frequently to assure that it is operating properly Turn the ignition key to the on position but do not start the vehicle The light should come on If the light does not come on have the system checked by an authorized dealer 11 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON this light will come on for about six seconds A chime will sound if you have not pulled the shoulder b...

Page 173: ...ated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level The light will remain on until the cause is corrected NOTE The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi tions The vehicle should have service performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure is indica...

Page 174: ...es not show the degree of brake application 15 Transmission Over Temp Light During sustained high speed driving on hot days the automatic transaxle oil may become too hot If this happens the transmission over heat indicator light will come on and the vehicle will slow slightly until the automatic transaxle cools down enough to allow a return to the requested speed If the high speed is maintained t...

Page 175: ...is ON 19 Speed Control SET light This indicator shows that the Speed Control System is SET 20 Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection 21 Odometer Trip Odometer Reset Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the trip odometer mode Push in a...

Page 176: ...Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale The Tire Pressure...

Page 177: ...uster will display replacing the odometer trip odometer vehicle warning messages such as door gate ajar and loose gas cap Loose gas cap will be displayed from the Odometer Trip Odometer on all models NOTE If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in the instru ment cluster all warnings including door and gATE will only be displayed in the EVIC display For...

Page 178: ...etc may illuminate the light after engine start The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing If the Malfunction Indicator Light flashes when the engine is running serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter d...

Page 179: ...gine running If the ESP BAS Warning Lamp comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your autho rized dealer as soon as possible 31 4WD Malfunction Light This light monitors the Four Whee...

Page 180: ...hows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC messages 33 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Button If Equipped Pushing this button will change the display to the choices available for EVIC ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC If Equipped EVIC Location UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 4 ...

Page 181: ... dis plays If Equipped Audio mode display Tire Pressure Monitor TPM When the appropriate conditions exist the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC displays the following messages Turn Signal On with a continuous warning chime Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out with a single chime Right Rear T...

Page 182: ...oor S Ajar with a single chime if vehicle is in motion Gate Ajar with a single chime Low Washer Fluid with a single chime Headlamps On Key In Ignition Check TPM System EVIC Functions Press the EVIC button until one of the following func tions are displayed on the EVIC Compass Temperature Audio Average Fuel Economy EVIC Button UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 4 ...

Page 183: ...cond window Compass Temperature Audio Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing the outside temperature and the current radio station For additional information regarding the compass refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in this section Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the ...

Page 184: ...el to the vehicle will turn off the 9LOW FUEL9 text and a new DTE value will be displayed based on the current values in the DTE calculation and the current fuel tank level Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position Tire Pressure Monitor ...

Page 185: ...r OFF appears to make your selection Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected all the vehicle s doors will unlock when the driver s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped manual transmissions or the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P Park or N Neutral position automatic transmissions Press and hold the EVIC but ton when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection R...

Page 186: ...r can choose to have the headlamps remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until 0 30 60 or 90 appears to make your selection Headlamps On With Wipers Available with Auto Headlights Only When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approxi mately 10 seconds after the wipers ...

Page 187: ...ands from the U Connect system are confirmed Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Display English or Metric The EVIC odometer and navigation system units can be changed between English and Metric Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until US or METRIC appears to make your selection Setting The Compass Variance And Compass...

Page 188: ...NOTE Magnetic materials should be kept away from the Instrument Panel This is where the compass sensor is located UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 4 ...

Page 189: ... the EVIC button with a short less than one second button press NOTE The factory default Zone is 8 During program ming the Zone value will wrap around from Zone 15 to Zone 1 Compass Calibration The Compass will automatically calibrate if the Cal indicator is flashing by driving around slowly under 5 mph 8 km h in one or more complete circles in an area free from large metallic objects or power lin...

Page 190: ...ea free from power lines large metallic objects until the CAL indicator turns off The compass will now function normally RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions Like any system however car radios have performance limitations due to mobile op eration and natural phenomena which might lead you to believe your s...

Page 191: ...ng wheel radio controls if equipped and 6 disc CD DVD changer if equipped will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio A digital readout shows the frequency and or time in hours and minutes depending on your radi...

Page 192: ...e Audio control to set the minutes 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Audio control 5 To exit press any button knob or wait approximately 5 seconds SALES CODE REF AM FM CD SINGLE DISC RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate REF Radio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 4...

Page 193: ...the ignition is ON Mode Button Radio Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player and Satellite Radio if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new ...

Page 194: ...uing to the next To stop the search press PSCAN a second time Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will display for 5 seconds Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the time button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune Audio control 3 After the hours are adjusted press the right side Tune Audio control to set the minutes The minutes will begin t...

Page 195: ...o increase or decrease the Treble tones Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will display Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak ers Press the tune con...

Page 196: ...ll display Preset Buttons 1 6 Radio Mode These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push button memory 12 AM 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations Operation Instructions CD Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Inserting The Compact Disc Single CD Player Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The...

Page 197: ...the volume control or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers SCAN Button CD Mode Press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track To stop the scan function press the button a second time EJECT Button CD Mode Press this button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal The unit will switch to the last selected mode If you do not rem...

Page 198: ...on 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 cassette player or microphone and utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers The auxiliary mode becomes active when an electrical device is plugged into the AUX jack using a standard 3 5 mm stereo a...

Page 199: ...function PSCAN Button Auxiliary Mode No function TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day The time of day will display for 5 seconds RW FF Auxiliary Mode No function RND SET Button Auxiliary Mode No function Mode Button Auxiliary Mode Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player and Satellite Radio if equipped O...

Page 200: ...WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO HANDS FREE PHONE AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS VES CAPABILITIES NOTE The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio RAQ Radio UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 4 ...

Page 201: ...o or Vehicle Entertainment System VES if equipped SEEK Button Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next listenable station in either AM FM or Satellite if equipped mode Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selec tion Holding the button will bypass stations without...

Page 202: ...nds Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the time button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune Audio control 3 After the hours are adjusted press the right side Tune Audio control to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune Audio control 5 To exit press any button knob or wait 5 seconds RW FF Radio Mode Pre...

Page 203: ...y Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE control to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak ers Press the rotary TUNE control again to exit setting tone balance and fade RND PTY Button Radio Mode Pressing this button ...

Page 204: ...ostalgia Oldies Oldies Personality Personality Public Public Rhythm and Blues Rhythm_and_Blues Religious Music Religious_Music Religious Talk Religious_Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft_Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R_ _B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top_40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station wit...

Page 205: ...above procedure with this exception Press the SET DIR 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 12 FM and 12 Satellite if equipped stations to be stored into push button memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push button twice Every time a preset button is used...

Page 206: ...The display will show the disc number the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 SEEK Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is with...

Page 207: ...n and the push button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show 9EJECTING DISC9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc Press and hold the LOAD EJT button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it with...

Page 208: ...o Play Pressing the TUNE control allows the setting of the Tone Fade and Balance See Radio Mode AM FM Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Switches the Radio to the Radio mode RND PTY Button Random Play Button CD MODE for CD Audio Play Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change...

Page 209: ...ay the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of directory levels 15 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders 100 Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator 9 9 and a 3 character extension Level 2 31 including a separator 9 9 and a 3 character extension Multi...

Page 210: ...ddition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song titl...

Page 211: ... session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc Operation Instructions CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play SEEK Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous...

Page 212: ...adio the radio will remain in CD mode and display 9INSERT DISC for 2 minutes After 2 minutes the radio will go to the previous tuner mode MSG or INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc The radio scrolls through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if avail able Press the MSG or INFO button once more to return to 9ela...

Page 213: ... through available folders Press the TUNE control to select a folder Buttons 1 6 CD Mode for MP3 Play Selects disc positions 1 6 for Play Load Eject Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner s Manual Operating Instructions ...

Page 214: ...MP3 capability Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a DVD that is loaded into the unit One map DVD covers all of North America Refer to your Navigation User s Manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped Refer to your Navigation User s Manual for detailed operating instructions REC Setting the Clock GPS Clock The GPS receiver used in th...

Page 215: ...ress ENTER 3 To adjust the time zone Select Time Zone and press ENTER Select the appropriate time zone and press ENTER 4 To turn daylight savings on or off select Daylight Savings and press ENTER Select On or Off and press ENTER 5 Select DONE to exit from the clock setting mode Press ENTER to save your changes If you press CANCEL or NAV then your changes will not be saved User Defined Clock If you...

Page 216: ...gain to decrease the clock by another hour 4 To increase the clock by minutes make sure MIN is highlighted and press ENTER Press ENTER again to increase the clock by another minute 5 To decrease the clock by minutes use the Select Encoder to highlight the sign Press ENTER Press ENTER again to decrease the clock by another minute 6 Select DONE to exit from the clock setting mode Press ENTER to save...

Page 217: ...IME button on the navigation faceplate 2 In this example the large clock appears on the screen 3 To switch the clock to the small clock quickly press TIME again 4 To toggle back to the large clock simply press TIME 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 218: ...icle Identification Number Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID The Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Num ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With REF Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF press the CD Eject and Time buttons simultan...

Page 219: ...tedly until the word 9SAT9 appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Selecting Satellite Mode RAQ Radio Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word 9SAT9 appears in the display These radios will also display the current station name and program type For more information such as song title and artist press the MSG or INFO button A CD or tape may remai...

Page 220: ... stations to push button memory These satellite channel pre set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre set memory stations Follow the memory pre set procedures that apply to your radio Using the PTY Program Type Button if equipped Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio PTY Button SCAN When the desired program type is obtained press the 9SCAN9 button within five seconds The r...

Page 221: ...ed as far forward as possible Do not place items directly on or above the antenna The luggage rack if equipped should also not be positioned directly above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the f...

Page 222: ...ase the volume The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up...

Page 223: ... button in the center of the left hand switch changes CD s on the 6 Disc in dash CD changer radio This button does not function for all other radios CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD DVD discs in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not...

Page 224: ...radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate Controls The Climate Control System allows you to balance the temperature amount and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle The controls are located on the instrument pan...

Page 225: ...the OFF position Mode Control Air Direction The mode control allows you to choose from several pat terns of air distribution You can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols or a blend of two of these modes The closer the control is to a particular mode the more air distribu tion you receive from that mode Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel These out...

Page 226: ...etting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maxi mum fan and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting NOTE The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes even if the Air Conditioning Snowflake bu...

Page 227: ... indicates cooler tem peratures while the red area indicates warmer tempera tures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula tion of dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to th...

Page 228: ...rol to achieve your desired interior temperature NOTE The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds Circulation Control Use this button to choose be tween outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle A lamp will illu minate when you are in recir culate mode Only use the re circulate mode to temporarily block out any outs...

Page 229: ...tem If Equipped An air filter is included in the optional Security Group Filter media includes a particle filtration layer and a charcoal layer The filter will reduce but not eliminate diesel and agricultural smells The filter acts only on air coming from outside the vehicle it does not filter air inside the passenger compartment See the maintenance schedule for the filter change interval The air ...

Page 230: ...Operating Tips UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 4 ...

Page 231: ...late position will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture build up inside the vehicle For maximum defogging press the recirculation button until recirculate is off Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating A...

Page 232: ...indow Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST mode The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 4 ...

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Page 234: ...rt 239 After Starting 239 m Automatic Transaxle If Equipped 240 Brake Transmission Interlock System 241 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 241 Gear Ranges For Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle CVT 242 m Manual Transaxle Operation 244 Recommended Shift Speeds 245 Downshifting 245 m Four Wheel Drive System If Equipped 246 m Patriot Freedom Drive II Safe Off Road Driving 247 5 ...

Page 235: ...imultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation 255 Driving In Snow Mud And Sand 255 Crossing Obstacles Rocks And Other High Points 257 Hill Climbing 260 Driving Through Water 262 Airing Down For Off Road Driving 265 Vehicle Recovery 266 After Driving Off Road 269 m Parking Brake 270 m Brake System 272 Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 273 m Power Steering 276 m Tire Safety Information 277 Tire Mark...

Page 236: ... Alignment And Balance 294 m Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS If Equipped 294 Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Operation If Equipped 294 Premium System If Equipped 296 General Information 301 m Tire Chains 301 m Snow Tires 302 m Tire Rotation Recommendations 302 m Fuel Requirements 303 Gasoline Engines 303 Reformulated Gasoline 303 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 304 MMT In Gasoline 304 Mat...

Page 237: ...VWR 309 m Trailer Towing 309 Common Towing Definitions 309 Trailer Hitch Classification 312 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 313 Trailer And Tongue Weight 314 Towing Requirements 315 Towing Tips 320 m Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 322 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 322 236 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 238: ...WARNING Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep in your car Accidents can be caused by inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or by pressing the accelerator pedal This may cause excessive heat in the exhaust system resulting in overheating and vehicle fire which may cause serious or fatal injuries Automatic Transaxle The gear s...

Page 239: ...n the ignition switch to the OFF position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting procedure WARNING Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans axle 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 disc...

Page 240: ...n the ON position release the accelerator pedal and repeat the NORMAL STARTING procedure WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds...

Page 241: ...out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift from REVERSE PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed Before shifting into any gear make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal NOTE You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down while shifting out of Park Automatic Shift Lever 240 STARTING AND OPERATI...

Page 242: ...RK NOTE If a malfunction occurs the transaxle will not shift out of park Battery power is required to release the brake transmission interlock system There is a remov able plug in the right side of the shifter housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system The key must be in the ignition and in the on position to use the override lever If this occurs obtain service as soon as...

Page 243: ...nintended 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 vehicle into P Park remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the transmission shift lever is locked in the P Park position securi...

Page 244: ...ise damage to the steering column or shifter could result You must also depress the brake pedal R Reverse Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop N Neutral Engine may be started in this range D This should be used for most driving and provides the best ratio for optimum driveability fuel economy and performance L Low This range should be used for maximum engine bra...

Page 245: ...ng the parking brake fully applied The parking brake should al ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle especially on an incline Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears As you release the clutch pedal lightly depress the accelera tor pedal 5 Speed Shift Pattern 244 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 246: ...ause abnormal wear on the clutch Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop NOTE During cold weather until the transaxle lubri cant is warm you may experience slightly higher shift efforts This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy it should be upshifted as listed in table Manual Transax...

Page 247: ... to 2nd or 1st when descending a steep grade When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur dened Four Wheel Drive System If Equipped This feature provides full time on demand Four Wheel Drive 4WD Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi tional traction is needed in sand deep snow or loose Four Wheel Drive Switch 246 STARTING AND...

Page 248: ...ill allow you to explore those wilderness trails where few travel providing a source of exciting and satisfying recreation Before you venture out you should contact your local governmental agency to determine what are the designated off road vehicle ORV trails or recreation areas You should always tread lightly and only use established roads trails or ORV recreational areas The National Forest Ser...

Page 249: ...um off road performance with premium fuel Off road Brake Traction Control Unique off road Anti lock brake calibration Heavy duty cooling package Eng larger CVT oil cooler High capacity cooling fans Heavy duty alternator Improved body sealing and high located drivetrain component vents Reinforced rear lateral links Freedom Drive II 4WD System Operation Under normal driving conditions the vehicle op...

Page 250: ...oad mode Hill descent Braking Hill descent braking uses the vehicle braking system to provide a controlled descent down varying grades This feature is only active when the system has the 4WD lock lever engaged and is in the Low Off Road mode or reverse Hill descent braking can be turned off by turning off ESP The hill decent control speed varies between 4 6 mph 6 10 km h forward 3 mph 5 km h rever...

Page 251: ...el for optimum off road performance Your vehicle is equipped with an active spark knock system and can adjust the engine calibration for varying range of fuel octane levels High Mobility Characteristics The Patriot with the Freedom Drive II Off Road package has high off road mobility characteristics with an ap proach angle A 29 degrees a break over angle B 23 degrees a running ground clearance C 9...

Page 252: ...Angles A B C D STARTING AND OPERATING 251 5 ...

Page 253: ...wertrain and drivetrain are safe from water ingestion The Patriot with the Freedom Drive II Off Road package has high water fording characteristics with the ability to cross a pool of water without stopping 19 ins 48 cm deep at a maximum speed of 5 mph 8 km h with an entrance ramp angle of 1 3 degrees 252 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 254: ...Water Fording Characteristics STARTING AND OPERATING 253 5 ...

Page 255: ...mits or signal lights Therefore you will need to use your own good judgment on what is safe and what isn t When on a trail you should always be looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in terrain The key is to plan your future driving route while remembering what you are currently driving over CAUTION Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials The heat from your v...

Page 256: ...teep incline Driving in Snow Mud and Sand There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in snow mud or sand The vehicle will be less responsive to steering acceleration and braking inputs Therefore you should accelerate slowly leave greater stopping distances and avoid abrupt vehicle maneuvers You want to keep a slow constant steady pace The key is to maintain the vehicle s momentum Snow I...

Page 257: ...etermine how deep it is if there are any hidden obstacles and if the vehicle can be safely recovered if stuck Sand Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire pressure When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle s momentum and do not stop The key to driving in soft sand is to use the appropriate tire pressure accelerating slowly avoid ing abrupt maneuvers and m...

Page 258: ...roach and your ability to safely recover the vehicle if something goes wrong Keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel bring the vehicle to a complete stop and then inch the vehicle forward until it makes contact with the object Apply the throttle lightly while holding a light brake pressure and ease the vehicle up and over the object WARNING Crossing obstacles can cause abrupt steering system loa...

Page 259: ...strike your axles or undercarriage CAUTION Never attempt to drive over a rock which is large enough to contact the door sills Crossing A Ravine Gully Ditch Washout Or Rut When crossing a ravine gully ditch washout or a large rut the angled approach is the key to maintaining your vehicle s mobility Approach these obstacles at a 45 degree angle and let each tire go through the obstacle independently...

Page 260: ...g out from under your tires Then ease the vehicle off the log using your brakes CAUTION Do not attempted to cross a log with a greater diameter than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will become high centered Getting High Centered If you get hung up or high centered on an object get out of the vehicle and try to determine what the vehicle is hung up on where it is contacting the underbod...

Page 261: ...ath Can you safely recover the vehicle if something goes wrong If everything looks good and you feel confident then you should use low L Off Road with the 4WD Lock engaged and proceed with caution maintaining your momentum as you climb the hill Driving Up Hill Once you have determined your ability to proceed and have shifted into the appropri ate gear line your vehicle up for the straightest possi...

Page 262: ...olled descent Are there obstacles Is it a straight descent Is there plenty of distance at the base of the hill to regain control if the vehicle descends to fast If you feel confident in your ability to proceed then make sure you are in low L Off Road with the 4WD Lock engaged and proceed with caution Allow engine and hill descent braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if necessary bu...

Page 263: ...and apply your brakes if necessary but do not allow the tires to lock WARNING If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade never attempt to turn around To do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle which may result in severe injury Always back carefully straight down a hill in R Reverse gear Never back down a hill in N Neutral using only t...

Page 264: ...d proceed very slowly with a constant slow speed 3 5 mph 5 8 km h maximum and light throttle Keep the ve hicle moving do not try to accelerate through the cross ing After crossing any water higher than the bottom of the axle differentials you should inspect all of the vehicle fluids for signs of water ingestion CAUTION Water ingestion into the axles transmission transfer case engine or vehicle int...

Page 265: ...ter Puddles pools flooded or other standing water areas normally contain murky or muddy waters These water types normally contain hidden obstacles and make it difficult to determine an accurate water depth approach angle and bottom condition Murky or muddy water holes are where you want to hook up tow straps prior to entering This makes for a faster cleaner and easier vehicle recovery If you are a...

Page 266: ...pstream using the low and slow technique WARNING Never drive through fast moving deep water It can push your vehicle downstream sweeping it out of control This could put you and your passengers at risk of injury or drowning Airing Down For Off Road Driving Running lower tire pressure off road can improve your ride comfort and vehicle traction Reducing the tire air pressure allows the tire to bulge...

Page 267: ...onsideration before attempting a questionable obstacle You should never go off road driving without the ability to recover your vehicle from a situation Having another vehicle with you usually works best for most situations The first thing to do is assess the situation Why are you stuck Are you hung up on something Would it be easier to go forward or to go backward Can you still move the vehicle A...

Page 268: ...our ve hicle is one of the easiest fastest and most commonly used methods This simply involves shifting your vehicle from drive to reverse while applying throttle after each shift During this process for additional traction try turning your steering wheel quickly back and forth no more than a 1 4 turn If you are stuck in mud sand or snow try spinning your tires during this process to clean the deb...

Page 269: ...or a safe recovery If necessary join two tow straps together using a 1 1 2 in 4 cm hard wood dowel This will keep the straps from becoming knotted and is safer than using a clevis pin if the strap breaks Next have the tow vehicle backup leaving 2 to 3 ft 61 to 91 cm worth of slack in the strap Then the tow vehicle using light throttle should accelerate tightening the strap providing the pulling fo...

Page 270: ...structure steering suspension and exhaust system for damage Check threaded fasteners for looseness particularly on the chassis drivetrain components steering and sus pension Retighten them if required and torque to the values specified in the Service Manual Check for accumulations of plants or brush These things could be a fire hazard or they might hide damage to fuel lines brake hoses axle pinion...

Page 271: ...degree of brake application If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving a chime will sound to alert the driver The chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle has returned to a stop Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is set To set the parking brake pull up firmly on the lever Also place the gear selector in the Park position automatic transaxle or ...

Page 272: ...ll grade You should always apply the parking brake before leav ing the vehicle WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving children in a vehicle unattended 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 Be sure the parking brake is f...

Page 273: ... have your full braking capacity in an emergency If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa bility the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop In addition if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak as the brake fluid in t...

Page 274: ...ions The system automatically pumps the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock up WARNING Pumping of the Anti Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop STARTING AND OPERATING 273 5 ...

Page 275: ... light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS ...

Page 276: ...i lock The ABS motor running it may continue to run for a short time after the stop the clicking sound of solenoid valves brake pedal pulsations and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperl...

Page 277: ...dered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise should be considered normal and it does not in any way damage the steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering ...

Page 278: ...65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have th...

Page 279: ...re 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 9R9 means Radial Construction 9D9 means Diagonal or Bias Construction 15 Rim Diameter in Inches in 278 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 280: ...ditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on 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 load...

Page 281: ...ol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location 2 digits L9 Code representing the tire size 2 digits ABCD Code used by tire manufacturer 1 to 4 digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured 2 digits 03 means the 3rd week 01 Num...

Page 282: ...face of the driver s door or the driver s side B pillar Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 the total weight your vehicle can carry Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information STARTING AND OPERATING 281 5 ...

Page 283: ...ion on GAWR s vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to the Vehicle Loading section of this manual To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should...

Page 284: ... 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 calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capaci ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of ...

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Page 286: ... and can cause acci dents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can result in 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 problems You could lose control of your vehicle Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fai...

Page 287: ...re 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 either on the face of the driver s door or on the driver s side B pillar Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressu...

Page 288: ...n pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 km after a 3 hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Ti...

Page 289: ...rrect tire inflation pressure is very important Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera tion Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds loading and cold tire inflation pressures WARNING High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires coul...

Page 290: ...Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with radial tires It is engineered to be used on your style vehicle only Since this tire has limited tread life the original tire should be repaired or replaced and rein stalled at the first opportunity WARNING Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only With these tires do not drive more than 50 mph 80 km h Temporary use spare tir...

Page 291: ...re tire and wheel assembly This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling Since it is not the same tire replace or repair the original tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity WARNING The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only Installation o...

Page 292: ... gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for more than 30 seconds continu ously when you are stuck and don t let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in de...

Page 293: ...gardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Protect tires from contact with oil grease and gasoline Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many chara...

Page 294: ...and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics result ing in changes to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension components You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Never u...

Page 295: ... of tire and wheel out of balance Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TPMS IF EQUIPPED Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Operation If Equipped This is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System warn ing indicator located in the instrument cluster The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pr...

Page 296: ...s sure must be increased to the recommended cold placard pressure in order for the TPM warning lamp to be turned off The system will automatically update and the TPM warning lamp will extinguish once the updated tire pressures have been received The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h to receive this information For example your vehicle may have a recommended co...

Page 297: ...s 3 Trigger Modules mounted in three of the four wheel wells Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Yellow Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will illumi nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when on...

Page 298: ... on any of the four active road tire s you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the low tire s that is flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pres sure value The system will automatically update the graphic display of the pressure value s will stop flash ing and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Lamp will extin guish once the updated tire pressure s have been r...

Page 299: ...K TPM SYSTEM message for 3 seconds This text message is then followed by a graphic with displayed for the pressure value indicating which of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sen sor s is not being received If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system fault no longer exists the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will no longer flash ...

Page 300: ... driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h will display a CHECK TPM SYSTEM text message on the EVIC This text message will then be followed by a graphic with in place of the flashing low pressure value For every subsequent key cycle the Tire Pressure Monitoring Lamp will be ON a chime will sound a CHECK TPM SYSTEM text message will be display in the EVIC and the graphic display...

Page 301: ...cle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al ways reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the wheel rim sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS sh...

Page 302: ...stem will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration The tire pressure sensors are covered ...

Page 303: ...otation Recommendations Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat terns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those ...

Page 304: ... gasolines and in some circumstances may result in poorer performance Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experience these symptoms try another brand of gasoline with the...

Page 305: ...ygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol or E85 Ethanol Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components Problems that result from using methanol gasoline blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol it does not have the negative eff...

Page 306: ... other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance damage the emission control system An out of tune engine...

Page 307: ... and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have th...

Page 308: ...N Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys tem could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system CAUTION A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling Fuel Filler Door STARTING AND OPERA...

Page 309: ...ction Indicator Light will come on Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled WARNING A fire may result if gasoline 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 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose or improper...

Page 310: ... TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully re view this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Common...

Page 311: ...bination Note that GCWR ratings in clude a 68 kg 150 lbs allowance for the presence of a driver Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR WARNING It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving...

Page 312: ...ilers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturers directions it provides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby e...

Page 313: ...h the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package See your dealer for package content The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable fo...

Page 314: ... Trailer Weight Ratings The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Rat ings The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain STARTING AND OPERATING 313 5 ...

Page 315: ...should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to the Tire Safety Information Section in this manual Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 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 ...

Page 316: ... everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle Also additional factory installed options or dealer installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac ard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements ...

Page 317: ...e guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel When trailering cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident When hauling cargo or towing a trailer do not over load your vehicl...

Page 318: ...AWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10 to 15 range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight Towing Requirements Tires Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle Refer to the Tire...

Page 319: ...njury An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 454 kg and required for trailers in excess of 2 000 lbs 907 kg CAUTION If the trailer weig...

Page 320: ...itional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer harness and co...

Page 321: ... must mate the harness to a trailer connector Refer to the following illustrations Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip practice turning stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic 4 Pin Connector 7 Pin Connector 320 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 322: ...d control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you can get back to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency Towing Tips Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over heating take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time put transmission in neutral but...

Page 323: ...icle Behind Another Vehicle Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle Damage to the driv etrain will result NOTE If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground 322 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 324: ...d Tire Changing 326 Jack Location 327 Spare Tire Stowage 327 Preparations For Jacking 327 Jacking Instructions 328 m Jump Starting Procedures Due To A Low Battery 331 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces 334 Acceleration 334 Traction 334 m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 335 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 336 With Ignition Key 336 Without The Ignition Key 337 6 ...

Page 325: ...sher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways Slow down In city traffic While stopped put transaxle in neutral but do not increase engine i...

Page 326: ...ntrol to maximum heat the Mode control to floor and the fan control to High This allows the heater 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 temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle when safe Turn the air conditioner off and wait ...

Page 327: ...ntil the automatic transaxle cools down enough to allow a return to the requested speed If the high speed is maintained the overheating will reoccur as before in a cyclic fashion JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack Nev...

Page 328: ...or Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface avoid ice or slippery areas set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK automatic transaxle or REVERSE manual transaxle Turn OFF the ignition WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the...

Page 329: ...Jacking Instructions 1 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than th...

Page 330: ...Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right using the swivel wrench Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surfac...

Page 331: ...h to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area Secure the assembly using the means provided WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided 10 Place the deflated flat tire in the cargo area have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible WARNIN...

Page 332: ... it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans axle cannot be started this way and may be damaged 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 discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly so follo...

Page 333: ...ct this condition 1 Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact 2 When boosting from a battery in another vehicle park that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch Set parking brake place auto matic transaxle in PARK manual transaxle in NEU TRAL and turn ignition to OFF for bot...

Page 334: ...park away from the vent holes Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts 6 Connect the other cable first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the negative terminal of the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact 7 If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi lizer turn the ignition switch to the ON position ...

Page 335: ... 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 This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or...

Page 336: ...verse and First gear Usually the least accelerator pedal pres sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle tire damage or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 second...

Page 337: ...must be hauled on a flatbed truck All Transaxles CAUTION If the vehicle being towed requires steering the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY posi tion not in the LOCK position Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when towing When securing vehicle to flat bed truck do not attach to front or rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing If it is necess...

Page 338: ...tery power is required to release the brake transmission interlock system There is a removable plug in the right side of the shifter housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system The ignition key must be in the on position to use the override lever Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground CAUTION DO NOT flat tow this vehicle D...

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Page 340: ...on And Maintenance Programs 344 m Replacement Parts 346 m Dealer Service 346 m Maintenance Procedures 347 Engine Oil 347 Drive Belt Check Condition 351 Spark Plugs 351 Catalytic Converter 351 Crankcase Emission Control System 353 Fuel Filter 353 Air Cleaner Element Filter 353 Maintenance Free Battery 354 Air Conditioner Maintenance 356 Power Steering Fluid Check 357 7 ...

Page 341: ...VT 368 Manual Transaxle 369 Rear Drive Assembly RDA AWD 4WD Models Only 370 Power Transfer Unit PTU AWD 4WD Models Only 371 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 371 m Fuses Integrated Power Module IPM 376 m Vehicle Storage 380 m Replacement Bulbs 380 m Bulb Replacement 381 Headlamps 381 Fog Lights 383 Tail Lights Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights Replacement 384 License Lights 386 Cente...

Page 342: ...m Fluids And Capacities 388 m Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 388 Engine 388 Chassis 389 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 7 ...

Page 343: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT GASOLINE ENGINES 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 344: ...dicator Light It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indica tor Light on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy a...

Page 345: ...IL Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle s emissions control system Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration For states which have an I M Inspection and Maintenance requirement this check verifies the following the MIL Malfunction Indicator Ligh...

Page 346: ... start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station b The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine This means that your vehicle s OBD system is ready and you can proceed to the I M station If your OBD system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer...

Page 347: ...ualified service personnel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be bad...

Page 348: ... vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine 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 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check oil...

Page 349: ...ing the engine as indicated by the range markings as described above on the engine oil dipstick will cause oil aeration which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temperature This could damage your engine Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed Check the following list to decide if any apply to you Day a...

Page 350: ...ce and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer tified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only recom...

Page 351: ...duct and it s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad ditives Disposing of Used Engine Oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from your vehicle Used oil indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your dealer service station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The...

Page 352: ...cified mileage The entire set should be replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark plug Refer to the Engine data Label located under the hood for the proper type of spark plug for use in your vehicle Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emission control device Under no...

Page 353: ...hicle WARNING 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 vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abno...

Page 354: ...valve DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE Check ventilation hose for indication of damage or plugging deposits Replace if necessary Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank frequent filter replacement may be necessary The fuel filters are located inside the fuel...

Page 355: ...le with the air cleaner removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Maintenance Free Battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required CAUTION When servicing the battery always reinstall the bat tery thermowrap The thermowrap provides battery heat protection and will extend overall battery life Failure to reinstall the thermowrap can result in evapor...

Page 356: ...als and related accessories con tain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts an...

Page 357: ... 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 Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for further warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of persona...

Page 358: ... apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through a certified DaimlerChrysler Dealership WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid If necessary add fluid to re...

Page 359: ...igh quality lubricant such as Mopart Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent This will remove accumulations of salt waxes or road film and help reduce streaking and smearing Operation of the wipers on...

Page 360: ... change in the sound of the exhaust system or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In ...

Page 361: ...the onset of freezing weather where applicable If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cr...

Page 362: ...ne damage and may decrease corrosion protection If a non HOAT coolant is intro duced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and ...

Page 363: ...low 234 F 237 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water engine coolant solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring...

Page 364: ...our community To prevent ingestion by animals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child contact a physician immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate With the engine i...

Page 365: ... not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If antifreeze needs to be added contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent coolant additions are required or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools the cooling system should be pres sure tested ...

Page 366: ...ot touch any heat source or moving component that may cause heat damage or mechanical wear Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou plings to make sure the are secure and no leaks are present Components should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence of degradation that could cause failure Fuel System Connections Ele...

Page 367: ...at and mechanical damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasions and exces sive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber Particu lar attention should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Insure nylon tubing in these areas has no...

Page 368: ...ll as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are replaced However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a Manual Transaxle the Brake Fluid Reservoir supplies fluid to both the Brake System and the Clutch Release System The two systems are separated in the reservoir and a leak in one system will not affec...

Page 369: ...reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result Automatic Transaxle CVT Selection Of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in ...

Page 370: ...ld be checked only by a trained technician Fluid and Filter Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule located if section 8 of this manual for the correct change interval for your type of driving Special Additives Do not add any materials other than leak detection dyes to Continuously Variable Transaxle CVT Fluid CVTF 4 CVTF 4 is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by suppleme...

Page 371: ...hanged immediately If severe usage has occurred refer to Maintenance Schedule B in Section 8 of this manual Rear Drive Assembly RDA AWD 4WD Models Only Lubricant Selection Use only manufacturers recommended fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Fluid Level Check Visually inspected the unit at each oil change for leakage If leakage is detected Check the fluid lev...

Page 372: ...ection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surf...

Page 373: ... have accumu lated on your vehicle use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring ...

Page 374: ...ng is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible Your dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil use Mop...

Page 375: ...d carpeting Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft clo...

Page 376: ...e material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrume...

Page 377: ...ll weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Dry with a soft tissue FUSES INTEGRATED POWER MODULE IPM An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air ...

Page 378: ... Hands Free Phone 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 9 40 Amp Green Power Seats 10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks 11 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet 12 20 Amp Yellow Ign Run Acc Inverter 13 20 Amp Yellow Pwr run Acc Outlet RR 14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN Interior Lighting 15 40 Amp Green RAD Fan Relay Bat tery Feed 16 15 Amp Lt Blue IGN Run Acc Ciga...

Page 379: ... Heat AC Compass Sensor 23 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 24 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunroof Feed Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 25 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror 26 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 2 27 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Only ORC Feed 28 10 Amp Red IGN RUN ORC OCM Feed 29 Hot Car No Fuse Re quired 30 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seats 31 10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer Relay Control 32 30 Amp Pink ...

Page 380: ...cover is prop erly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module and possibly result in an electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fu...

Page 381: ...s are brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb Number Front Header Lamp T578 Center Dome Lamp T578 Rear Cargo Flashlight 8 A35LF LIGHTS BULBS Outside Bulb No Low Beam High Beam Headlight H13 Front Park Turn Signal Side Marker Light 3157NAK Front Fog Light 9145 Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL LED As sembly R...

Page 382: ...BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps Raise the hood and locate connector behind the head lamp Locating Headlamp Connector Releasing Red Lock Tab MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 7 ...

Page 383: ...mpartment and pull red lock out at connector Twist the bulb to the left and pull outward from assembly Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling straight back Twisting Bulb From Socket 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 384: ... to touch the bulb with your fingers Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life Fog Lights See your authorized dealer for replacement Removing Halogen Bulb From Assembly MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 7 ...

Page 385: ...nd Backup Lights Replacement 1 Remove the two push pins from the tail light housing 2 Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel Removing Push Pins Push Pins Removed 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 386: ...3 Twist and remove socket from lamp Pulling Lamp From Body Removing Socket and Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 7 ...

Page 387: ...ense Lights 1 Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate 2 Rotate the socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise Removing Bulb From Socket Prying Lamp from Liftgate 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 388: ... Pull bulb from socket Center High Mounted Stoplight Light is an LED assembly See your authorized dealer for replacement Removing Socket from Lamp Removing Bulb From Socket MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 7 ...

Page 389: ...s 6 8 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopart Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Or ganic Additive Technology or equivalent Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade me...

Page 390: ...Mopart ATF 4 MS9602 Rear Drive Assembly RDA Mopart Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 80W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent non synthetic product Power Transfer Unit PTU Mopart Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 80W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent non synthetic product Brake Master Cylinder Mopart DOT 3 SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids...

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Page 392: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance 392 m Maintenance Schedules 392 Schedule B 395 Schedule A 405 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 393: ... vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part which has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is for vehicles that are operated under the con...

Page 394: ...e 9B9 Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi tions Where time and mileage are listed follow the interval that occurs first NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6000 miles 10 000 km or 6 months whichever comes first CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil leve...

Page 395: ...e engine oil filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect the brake hoses Inspect the CV joints if equipped and front suspen sion components Check the manual transmission fluid level if equipped Check the coolant level hoses and clamps CAUTION Do not check the automatic transaxle fluid It must be check by a trained service technician every 15 000 miles and if required only the recommended fluid be ad...

Page 396: ...ailer towing Taxi police or delivery service commercial service Off road or desert operation Heavy Loading NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or 3 months whichever comes first and follow schedule B of the 9Maintenance Schedules9 section of this manual NOTE If ANY of these apply to you then change your coolant every 102 000 miles 170 000 km or 6...

Page 397: ...e oil filter or at 3 months whichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary X Replace climate control air filtration filter if equipped X 396 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 398: ...hichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X Inspect brake linings X Replace air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Replace climate control air filtration filter if equipped X SCHEDULE B 397 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 399: ...er or at 3 months whichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X Inspect brake linings X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary X Replace climate control air filtration filter if equipped X 398 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 400: ...sembly RDA fluid X Change Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid X Rotate tires X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X Inspect brake linings X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months or 102 000 miles 170 000 km whichever comes first X Replace climate control air filtration ...

Page 401: ...lter or at 3 months whichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X Inspect brake linings X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary X Replace climate control air filtration filter if equipped X 400 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 402: ...ichever comes first X X X X X Rotate tires X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X Inspect brake linings X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Replace climate control air filtration filter if equipped X SCHEDULE B 401 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 403: ...3 months whichever comes first X X X X Change Manual Transaxle Fluid X Rotate tires X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at 60 months X Replace climate control air filtration filter if equipped X 402 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 404: ...ange Rear Drive Assembly RDA fluid X Change Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid X Rotate tires X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor rect stowage X X X Inspect brake linings X Replace engine air cleaner filter X X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Replace the Accessory Drive Belt X Flush and replace engine coolant if not re placed at 102 000 miles 170 000 km X S...

Page 405: ...80 000 185 000 190 000 195 000 200 000 Replace climate control air filtration filter if equipped X X This maintenance is recommended by the manufac turer to the owner but not required to maintain the emissions warranty 404 SCHEDULE B 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 406: ... X X X X X Rotate tires X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X X X Inspect brake linings X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary Replace engine air cleaner filter X X Replace spark plugs X Replace climate control air filtration filter if equipped X X SCHEDULE A 405 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 407: ...X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and cor rect stowage X X X X X X Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months if not replaced at 102 000 miles 170 000 km X Inspect brake linings X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Replace climate control air filtration filter ...

Page 408: ...X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X X X Inspect brake linings X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if neces sary X X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Replace climate control air filtration filter if equipped X X X SCHEDULE A 407 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 409: ... correct stowage X X X X Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at 60 months X Flush and replace engine coolant if not done at 102 000 miles 170 000 km X Inspect brake linings X Replace the Accessory Drive Belt X Inspect engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary X Replace engine air cleaner filter X Replace spark plugs X Inspect PCV valve replace as necessary X Replace climate control a...

Page 410: ...a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all re ceipts WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service 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 SCHEDULE A 409 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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Page 412: ...are A List 412 Be Reasonable With Requests 412 m If You Need Assistance 412 m Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 415 m Mopart Parts 415 m Reporting Safety Defects 415 In Canada 416 m Publication Order Forms 416 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 417 Treadwear 418 Traction Grades 418 Temperature Grades 419 9 ...

Page 413: ... list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many 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 ap pointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vita...

Page 414: ...ustomer Center Any communication to the Manufacturer s Customer Center should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Dealership name Vehicle identification number Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Cu...

Page 415: ...ithin three weeks of your vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about your service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract Na tional Customer Hotline at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer s Service Contract It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer s Service Contract If you pur...

Page 416: ...hicle MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from your dealer They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra ti...

Page 417: ...and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals No P O Boxes Service Manuals These c...

Page 418: ... engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and maintenance pro cedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety tips Call Toll Free at 1 800 890 4038 U S 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at www techauthority daimlerchrysler com www daimlerchrysler ca manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UN...

Page 419: ...ever and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A ...

Page 420: ...d 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 overloade...

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Page 423: ...54 56 Airbag Light 54 58 70 170 Airbag Maintenance 57 Airbag Side 55 Airbag Window Side Curtain 50 55 Alarm System Security Alarm 30 173 Alignment and Balance 294 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 8 Antenna Satellite Radio 220 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 361 388 Capacities 388 Disposal 363 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 136 273 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 30 Appearance Care 371 Automatic Door ...

Page 424: ...mission Interlock 241 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 69 Bulb Replacement 380 381 Bulbs Light 380 Calibration Compass 188 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 388 Capacities Fluid 388 Caps Filler Fuel 307 Oil Engine 342 349 Car Washes 372 Carbon Monoxide Warning 306 Cargo Area Cover 154 Cargo Area Features 152 Cargo Compartment Light 152 Luggage Carrier 160 Cargo Light 152 Cargo Load Floor 15...

Page 425: ...Air Gasoline 303 Cleaning Wheels 373 Climate Control 223 Clock 190 193 201 213 Clutch 367 Clutch Fluid 367 Coin Holder 151 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 222 Compact Spare Tire 289 Compass 188 Compass Calibration 188 Compass Variance 186 Console 151 Contract Service 414 Coolant Antifreeze 388 Cooling System 360 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 362 Coolant Level 360 363 Disposal of Used Coolant 363 Drain Flu...

Page 426: ... Door Locks Automatic 20 Door Opener Garage 130 Downshifting 245 Drive Belts 351 Driver s Seat Back Tilt 110 Driving Off Pavement 247 Off Road 247 On Slippery Surfaces 334 Electric Remote Mirrors 80 Electrical Power Outlets 149 Electronic Brake Control System 137 Anti Lock Brake System 137 Brake Assist System 138 Electronic Roll Mitigation 139 Electronic Stability Program 141 Traction Control Syst...

Page 427: ...terval 348 Oil Filler Cap 342 349 Oil Filter 388 Oil Selection 349 Oil Synthetic 350 Overheating 324 Temperature Gauge 173 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 57 Event Data Recorder 58 Exhaust Gas Caution 33 69 306 359 Exhaust System 359 Fabric Care 373 Filters Air Cleaner 353 Engine Fuel 353 Engine Oil 350 388 Flashers 324 Hazard Warning 324 Turn Signal 384 Flat Tire Stowage 330 Flooded Engine Sta...

Page 428: ...ehicle 335 Fuel 303 388 Adding 307 Additives 305 Capacity 388 Clean Air 303 Filler Cap Gas Cap 307 Filter 353 Gasoline 303 Gauge 169 Hoses 365 Light 170 Octane Rating 303 Requirements 303 System Hoses 365 Tank Capacity 388 Fueling 307 Fuses 376 Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 130 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 307 308 344 Gasoline Clean Air 303 Gasoline Fuel 303 388 Gasoline Reformulated 304 Gauges Coolant ...

Page 429: ...lect Switch 122 Passing 123 Replacing 381 Switch 119 Heated Seats 111 Hill Descent Control 140 177 Hitches Trailer Towing 312 HomeLinkt Garage Door Opener Transmitter 130 Hood Release 116 Hoses 365 Ignition 12 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Immobilizer Sentry Key 14 31 Infant Restraint 61 Information Center Vehicle 179 Inside Rearview Mirror 78 Instrument Cluster 169 Instrument Panel and Controls ...

Page 430: ...s 12 Knee Bolster 49 Lane Change and Turn Signals 170 384 Lap Shoulder Belts 37 Latches Hood 116 Lead Free Gasoline 303 Life of Tires 292 Liftgate Sedan 32 Liftgate Window Wiper Washer 158 Light Bulbs 380 Lights 71 118 Airbag 54 58 70 170 Back Up 384 Brake Warning 172 Bulb Replacement 381 Cargo 152 Center Mounted Stop 387 Daytime Running 123 Dimmer Switch Headlight 119 Electronic Stability Program...

Page 431: ...41 Turn Signal 119 121 170 384 Voltage 169 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 169 Loading Vehicle 309 Tires 281 Locks Child Protection 23 Door 18 Power Door 19 Steering Wheel 17 Lubrication Body 358 Luggage Rack Roof Rack 160 Lumbar Support 109 Maintenance Free Battery 354 Maintenance General 347 Maintenance Procedures 347 Maintenance Schedule 392 Schedule A 405 Schedule B 395 Malfunction Indi...

Page 432: ...5 Multi Function Control Lever 119 Navigation Radio 213 Navigation System 213 New Vehicle Break In Period 69 Occupant Restraints 36 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 303 Odometer 176 Trip 174 176 Off Pavement Driving Off Road 247 Off Road Driving Off Pavement 247 Oil Engine 347 388 Capacity 388 Change Interval 348 Checking 347 Disposal 350 Filter 350 Identification Logo 349 Materials Added to 350 Recomm...

Page 433: ...d Tire and Loading Information 281 Power Distribution Center Fuses 376 Door Locks 19 Mirrors 80 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 149 Steering 276 357 Steering Checking 357 Sunroof 146 Transfer Unit 371 Windows 34 Power Steering Fluid 389 Power Transfer Unit 371 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 49 Preparation for Jacking 327 Pretensioners Seat Belts 46 Programmable Electronic Features 131 135 183 Pr...

Page 434: ...lt 47 Remote Control Door Locks 24 Security Alarm 30 Remote Keyless Entry Sedan 24 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 221 Replacement Bulbs 380 Replacement Keys 15 Replacement Parts 346 Replacement Tires 292 Reporting Safety Defects 415 Restraints Child 60 66 Restraints Infant 61 Restraints Occupant 36 Retractable Cargo Area Cover 154 Roof Type Carrier 160 Rotation Tires 302 Safety Checks Inside V...

Page 435: ...ent 108 Cleaning 373 Head Restraints 110 Heated 111 Lumbar Support 109 Rear Folding 114 Rear Folding Sedan 114 Seatback Release 110 Tilting 110 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 30 Selection of Oil 349 Sentry Key Immobilizer 14 31 Sentry Key Programming 16 Service and Maintenance 392 Service Assistance 412 Service Contract 414 Service Manuals 416 Setting the Clock 191 193 201 213 Settings Personal 183 Sh...

Page 436: ...es 237 Steering Power 276 357 Tilt Column 126 Wheel Lock 17 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 221 Storage 380 Stuck Freeing 335 Sun Roof 146 Sun Visor Extension 82 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 49 Synthetic Engine Oil 350 System Navigation 213 Tachometer 171 Taillights 384 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 173 325 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 64 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 30 Thef...

Page 437: ... Information 285 High Speed 288 Inflation Pressures 286 Jacking 326 Life of Tires 292 Load Capacity 281 282 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 294 Quality Grading 417 Radial 289 Replacement 292 Rotation 302 Safety 277 285 Sizes 278 Snow Tires 302 Spare Tire 327 Spinning 291 Tread Wear Indicators 291 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 314 Towing 309 Disabled Vehicle 336 Guide 313 Recreational 322 Weight 313 Tr...

Page 438: ... Door Opener HomeLinkt 130 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 27 Transporting Pets 68 Tread Wear Indicators 291 Trip Odometer 176 Trip Odometer Reset Button 174 Turn Signals 121 170 384 UConnect Hands Free Phone 82 Understanding Your Instrument Panel 167 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 417 Universal Transmitter 130 Unleaded Gasoline 303 Vacuum Vapor Harnesses 365 Vanity Mirrors 82 Variance C...

Page 439: ...rs Windshield 123 Washing Vehicle 372 Wheel Alignment and Balance 294 Wheel and Wheel Trim 373 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 373 Wind Buffeting 148 Window Airbag Side Curtain 50 55 Window Fogging 230 Windows 34 Power 34 Windshield Washers 123 Windshield Wipers 123 358 Wiper Blade Replacement 358 Wipers Intermittent 125 YES Essentialst Fabric Cleaning Procedure 373 438 INDEX ...

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