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Summary of Contents for 2008 Cherokee

Page 1: ...HICLE 11 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 459 10 INDEX 469 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 3: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction 4 m Rollover Warning 5 m How To Use This Manual 6 m Warnings And Cautions 8 m Vehicle Identification Number 8 m Vehicle Modifications Alterations 9 1 ...

Page 4: ...ing Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces Your driving skills will improve with experience When driving off road or working the vehicle don t overload it or expect it to overcome the laws of nature Always observe federal state provincial and local laws wherever you drive As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control ...

Page 5: ...ehicles This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off road applications Driven in an unsafe manner all vehicles can be caused to go out of control Because of the higher center of gravity if this vehicle is out of control it may rollover when some other vehicles may not Do not attempt sh...

Page 6: ...ion annually In a rollover 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 sy...

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Page 8: ...e all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number VIN is found on a label located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle ...

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

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Page 11: ... 16 Key In Ignition Reminder 17 m Sentry Key 17 Replacement Keys 18 Customer Key FOB Programming 19 General Information 20 m Security Alarm System If Equipped 20 To Set The Alarm 20 To Disarm The System 21 m Illuminated Entry 21 m Remote Keyless Entry 21 To Unlock The Doors 22 To Lock The Doors 23 To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass 24 Using The Panic Alarm 24 2 ...

Page 12: ...gate Flipper Glass 35 m Occupant Restraints 36 Lap Shoulder Belts 37 Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 38 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 41 Automatic Locking Mode If Equipped 42 Energy Management Feature 42 Seat Belt Pretensioners 43 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert 43 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 45 Seat Belt Extender 45 Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Re...

Page 13: ...reak In Recommendations 68 m Safety Tips 69 Exhaust Gas 69 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 69 Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 2 ...

Page 14: ...ide up Wireless Ignition Node WIN The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three of which are detented and one spring loaded The detented positions are LOCK ACC and ON The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When released from the START position the switch automati cally returns to the detented ON position Wirele...

Page 15: ...vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead You can keep the valet key with you when valet parking To remove the valet key from the Fob slide the mechani cal latch at the top of the Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out of the Fob with your other hand NOTE You can insert the double sided valet key into the lock cylinders with either side up 3 Button FOBIK THINGS T...

Page 16: ...n Center EVIC the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi tion Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable For details refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features u...

Page 17: ...Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses the factory mated Fob with Integrated Key and Wireless Ignition Node WIN to prevent unau thorized vehicle operation Therefore only Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle The system will shut the engine off in two 2 seconds if someone uses an invalid Fob to st...

Page 18: ...ditional Fobs or any other transponder equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a fault unless the additional part is physically held against the Fob being used to start the vehicle Cell phones pagers or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system All of the Fobs provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NO...

Page 19: ...onds but no longer than 15 seconds Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the first key 2 Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition switch ON within 15 seconds After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the second key 3 Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the igniti...

Page 20: ...ipper glass and ignition for unauthorized operation and movement inside of the vehicle When the alarm is activated the system provides both audible and visual signals The horn will sound repeatedly for three minutes and the headlights and taillights will flash for an addi tional 15 minutes To Set the Alarm The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors and l...

Page 21: ...ill sound If this occurs press the Unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to disarm the system The Security Alarm System will not disarm with a manual unlock either through the lock plunger located on the inside of the door or through a key in the driver s door key cylinder ILLUMINATED ENTRY The interior lights come on when you open any door They will remain on for about 30 seconds ...

Page 22: ... to acknowledge the unlock signal The illuminated entry system will also turn on Remote Key Unlock Driver Door All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the transmitter To change the cur rent setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC r...

Page 23: ...ctronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC For de tails refer to Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock under Personal Settings Customer Program mable Features under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual To Lock the Doors Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge t...

Page 24: ...n the panic alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph 24 km h or greater NOTE The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON p...

Page 25: ...e battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Battery access is through a door located on the rear of the FOBIK Insert a small flat bladed screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the access door 2 Remove and replace the batteries Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with ...

Page 26: ...ess to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting system which will allow the vehicle to be started up to 300 feet 91 meters away from the vehicle using the remote keyless entry key fob which is part of your ignition key In order to remote start your vehicl...

Page 27: ...t you must first unlock the vehicle using the Unlock button on the key fob After the vehicle is unlocked you have 15 minutes to enter the vehicle insert the key into the ignition and move it to the RUN position Otherwise the engine will cancel remote start and automatically turn off Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 Any engine warn...

Page 28: ...he vehicle If the plunger is down when the door is closed the door will lock Therefore make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehic...

Page 29: ...e 15 mph 24 km h and all doors are closed It will reset whenever a door is opened This feature is selectable and can be turned on or off Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Section 4 of this manual or see your authorized dealer Automatic Unlock on Exit Feature Only Available if Auto Lock is Enabled This feature will unlock all the doors when the dr...

Page 30: ...r it cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle Push the lever down to disengage the child protection locks WARNING Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged Child Protection Door Lock 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 31: ...e front passenger rear passenger door windows The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature Power Window Switches THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 2 ...

Page 32: ... feature Auto Up Feature with Anti Pinch Protection Driver s and Front Passenger Door Only Lift the window switch to the second detent release and the window will go up automatically To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto up operation push down on the switch briefly To close the window part way lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to...

Page 33: ...w Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors To disable the window controls on the other doors press the window lockout button To enable the window controls press the window lockout button again Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ear...

Page 34: ...he sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting LIFTGATE To open the liftgate pull up squeeze on the handle and lift Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate Liftgate Release 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 35: ... closed when you are operating the vehicle Liftgate Flipper Glass The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked To open the flipper glass push up on the window switch located on the liftgate WARNING To avoid injury stand back when opening Glass may automatically rise Liftgate Glass Release THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 2 ...

Page 36: ...the vehicle OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers front airbags for both the driver and right front passenger and window bags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window If you will be carrying children too small for adult size belts your seat b...

Page 37: ...uce 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 to reduce or prevent injuries Lap Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap...

Page 38: ... to keep your pas sengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat b...

Page 39: ...ur seat 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 w...

Page 40: ...rces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdo men Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible 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 authorized dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your ...

Page 41: ...loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seating positions the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Press the release button ...

Page 42: ...lt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode How to Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Disconnect the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic lock ing mode an...

Page 43: ...aints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt must still be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Control ORC Module Like the front airbags the pretensioners are a single use item After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners they must be replaced ...

Page 44: ...F position and buckle the driver s seat belt 2 Turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY RUN posi tion engine does not need to be running and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off 3 Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle unbuckle and then re buckle the driver s seat belt at least three times with 10 seconds ending with the seat belt buckled 4 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position A ...

Page 45: ... a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized 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 ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can incre...

Page 46: ...irbag covers NOTE The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less forceful deployment The front airbags have a multistage inflator design This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size This vehicle is equipped with window bags to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a win dow T...

Page 47: ...ack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the window bag The area where the window bag is located should remain free from any obstructions Do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments bolts or screws for instal lation on the vehicle roof Do not drill i...

Page 48: ...evere side collisions In certain types of collisions both the front and side airbags may be triggered But even in collisions where the airbags work you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Children 12 years and under should always ride buckled up i...

Page 49: ...ure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts properly 3 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate 4 Do not lean against the door or window airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door 5 If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to a...

Page 50: ...reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Side curtain airbags need room to inflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Control Module Airbag Warning Light Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows Side Remote Acceleration Sensors Driver S...

Page 51: ...key is in the LOCK position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the airbags are not on and will not inflate Also the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light for 2 5 to 8 seconds for 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 Warning Light either ...

Page 52: ...nt airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the airbag In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags are de signed to activate only in certain side or rollover collisions When the Occupant Restraint Control Mod ule ORC detects a collision requiring the window bags to inflate it signals the inflators on the cras...

Page 53: ... driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor They are 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 air...

Page 54: ...le Enhanced Accident Response Feature If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically The hazard lights will flash and the fuel will be cut off to the engine In addition after the vehicle has stopped moving the interior lights will illuminate to aid visibility and remain lit until the ignition swit...

Page 55: ... on your vehicle that it has an airbag system NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may ap ply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate for your protection in an impact The airbag system is designed to be maintenance free If any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system promptly Does...

Page 56: ...rcumstances EDR data may not be recorded e g loss of battery power In conjunction with other data gathered during a com plete accident investigation the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor mance In addition to crash investigations initiated by D...

Page 57: ...ept when 1 Used for research purposes such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a DaimlerChrysler Corporation product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data Parameters that May Be Recorded Diagnostic trouble code s and...

Page 58: ...en are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child WARNING In a collision an unrestrained ...

Page 59: ...le by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system Refer to LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System in this section Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position WARNING Improper installation can lead to...

Page 60: ...ion 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 For the second row cente...

Page 61: ... or collision it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward fa...

Page 62: ...ack LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Your vehicle s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle s seat belts instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle...

Page 63: ...ch that two seats share a common lower anchorage If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s seat belt for the outboard position but you must use the vehicle s seat belt at the center position If your child restraints are not LATCH compatible you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle s s...

Page 64: ...the back of the seat Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap a Latch Anchorages Tether Strap Mounting 64 THINGS TO...

Page 65: ...int rearward and downward into the seat removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer s instruc tions WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installin...

Page 66: ... the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out If the belt still can t be tightened or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt you may need to do something more Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle tu...

Page 67: ...traint top tether strap Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts Tether Strap Mounting THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2 ...

Page 68: ...and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with 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 cons...

Page 69: ...st the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Always run the climate control in panel or floor mode when driving with any windows open even if only sligh...

Page 70: ...air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper able Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires includ ing spare for pro...

Page 71: ...Folding Feature 79 Driver s And Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 79 Power Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 79 Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 80 Lighted Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 80 m Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 81 Operation 83 Phone Call Features 90 UConnect System Features 93 Advanced Phone Connectivity 98 3 ...

Page 72: ...ar Heated Seats If Equipped 113 60 40 Split Rear Seat 115 m Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 118 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory 118 Memory Position Recall 120 To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory 120 Easy Entry Exit Seat 121 m To Open And Close The Hood 122 m Lights 123 Multi Function Control Lever 123 Battery Saver Feature Exterior Interior Ligh...

Page 73: ...Time Delay 128 Interior Lights 129 Front Map Reading Lights 129 m Windshield Wipers And Washers 129 Mist 131 Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System 131 Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped 131 m Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 133 m Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 134 m Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 135 Electronic Speed Control Operation 135 To Activate 136 To Set At A Desired Speed 136 To Dea...

Page 74: ...y 147 HDC Hill Descent Control 4WD Models With NV245 Two Speed Transfer Case Only 149 ESP BAS Warning Lamp And ESP TCS Indicator Light 151 m Rear Park Assist System If Equipped 152 Rear Park Assist Sensors 152 Rear Park Assist Warning Display 153 Enable Disable The Rear Park Assist System 155 Service The Rear Park Assist System 155 Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System 156 m Rear Camera If Equipped...

Page 75: ...wer Sunroof If Equipped 165 Opening Sunroof Express 166 Closing Sunroof Express 166 Pinch Protect Feature 166 Pinch Protect Override 166 Venting Sunroof Express 166 Sunshade Operation 167 Wind Buffeting 167 Sunroof Maintenance 167 Ignition Off Operation 167 Sunroof Fully Closed 167 m Power Outlets 168 Front Power Outlet 168 Rear Power Outlet If Equipped 168 m Power Inverter If Equipped 169 m Cup H...

Page 76: ...ractable Cargo Area Cover If Equipped 173 Cargo Tie Down Hooks 174 Cargo Load Floor 176 m Rear Window Features 177 Rear Window Wiper Washer If Equipped 177 Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 178 m Roof Luggage Rack If Equipped 179 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 77: ...ontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror Annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced 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 Adjusting Rear View Mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 3 ...

Page 78: ...the dimming feature is activated CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror Automatic Dimm...

Page 79: ... or rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Driver s and Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a outside automatic dimming mirrors they will operate when the inside automatic dimming mirror is on The outside mirrors operate off the inside mirror switch and will automati cally adju...

Page 80: ...ture Refer to Driver Memory Seat in this section for details Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defrost Lighted Vanity Mirrors If Equipped To access a lighted vanity mirror flip down one of the visors Lift the cover to reveal the mirror The light will turn on automatically Power Mirr...

Page 81: ... UConnect system operating instructions for this ra dio UConnect is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnect 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...

Page 82: ...nly in that language This system is driven through your Blue tooth Hands Free profile cellular phone UConnect features Bluetooth technology the global standard that enables 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 an...

Page 83: ...details The UConnect system is fully integrated with the vehicle s audio system The volume of the UConnect system can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect system such as 9CELL9 or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used t...

Page 84: ...ng eight feet away from you Voice Command Tree Refer to Voice Tree at the end of this section Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to know your options at any prompt say 9Help9 following the beep The UConnect system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the UConnect system from idle simply press the Phone button and follow audible promp...

Page 85: ...s you will be prompted to 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 conne...

Page 86: ...em will confirm the phone num ber and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios Call by Saying a Name Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 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 can say ...

Page 87: ... phone book 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 phone book with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name pho...

Page 88: ... Bluetooth connection If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters it will be use only the first 24 characters Edit Entries in the UConnect Phonebook NOTE Editing names in the phone book is recom mended when vehicle is not in motion Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Phonebook Edit 9 You will then be asked for the name of the phone book entr...

Page 89: ...phone book entry that you wish to delete or you can say 9List Names9 to hear a list of the entries in the phone book from which you choose To select one of the entries from the list press the 9Voice Recognition9 button while the UConnect system is playing the desired entry and say 9Delete 9 After you enter the name the UConnect system will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work mob...

Page 90: ...ll then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect system if the feature s are available on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the UConnect system Check with your cellular s...

Page 91: ...ke a second call while you are currently in a call press the Voice Recognition button and say 9Dial9 or 9Call9 followed by the phone number or phone book entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first call refer to 9Toggling Between Calls 9 To combine two calls refer to 9Conference Call 9 Place Retrieve a Call from Hold To put a c...

Page 92: ...To end a call in progress momentarily press the Phone button Only the active call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call If the active call is terminated by the far end a call on hold may not become active automatically This is cell phone dependent To bring the call back from hold press and hold the Phone button until you hear a single beep Redial Pr...

Page 93: ...ll is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off UConnect System Features Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect system is using Press the Phone button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol or Francais if so equipped Continue to follow the system promp...

Page 94: ...umber dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area The UConnect system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon nect system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UC...

Page 95: ...n automated service such as paging service or automated customer service Some services require immediate response selection in some instances that may be too quick for use of UConnect system When calling a number with your UConnect system that normally requires you to enter in a touch tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad you can push the Voice Recognition button and say the sequence you wis...

Page 96: ...on command immediately For example if a prompt is playing 9Would you like to pair a phone clear 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 r...

Page 97: ...al the number using voice recognition NOTE Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect system to play 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 ...

Page 98: ...nnect 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 After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup Phone Pairing When prompted say 9List Phones 9 The UConnect system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to ...

Page 99: ...ted phone is not available the UCon nect system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 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 Voice Recognition bu...

Page 100: ...on and say 9Setup Voice Training9 command Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect system For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only To restore the Voice Recognition sy...

Page 101: ...omated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say 9Send 9 Storing names in phone book when vehicle is not in motion is recommended It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnect phone book UConnect phone book nametag recognition rate is optimized for the person who stored the name in the phone book You can say 9O...

Page 102: ...ng the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect system When this happens the connec tion can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cell phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth 9on9 mode Power Up Afte...

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

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

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

Page 106: ...ive six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 107: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call UConnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 3 ...

Page 108: ... on the front of the seat near the floor Position the seat and be sure the latch engages fully WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked Front Seat Adjustment Recline To adjust the seatback lif...

Page 109: ...e vehicle is parked WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly UNDERSTANDING TH...

Page 110: ...ontrol lever fore and aft increases or de creases the lumbar support 8 Way Driver s Power Seat The driver s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver s seat lower side trim The bottom switch controls up down forward rearward and tilt adjustment The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment Manual Lumbar Control Power Seat Switches 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O...

Page 111: ...justable head restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical The head restraints have a locking button which must be pushed in to lower the head restraint to all positions The restraints may be raised without pushing in the button Front Heated Seats If Equipped Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days and can help soothe sore muscles and backs The heaters ...

Page 112: ...ature 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 30 minutes of continu ous operation At that time the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one ...

Page 113: ... 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 Rear Heated Seats If Equipped On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats the seats closest to the doors are heated The controls for these seats are located on the rear of the center console Two LEDs are illuminated for high one for low and none for off Pressi...

Page 114: ...luminated LEDs changes from two to one indicating the change Operation on the low setting also turns off automatically after 30 minutes NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condi...

Page 115: ...r seating room NOTE Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily 1 Pull the release strap toward the front of the vehicle to release NOTE Do not fold the rear seat down with the center seat belt buckled Rear Seat Release UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3 ...

Page 116: ... returning the seat to its proper position WARNING The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in an accident Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system Folding Rear Seat 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Page 117: ... Equipped The rear seat may be equipped with a center storage armrest Press the latch and lift the top of the armrest to access the storage bin Rear Seat Armrest Armrest Storage Bin UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 3 ...

Page 118: ...can accommodate up to four transmitters each one linked to either of the two memory positions Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory NOTE Each time the SET S button and a numbered button 1 or 2 are pressed you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one 1 Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position 2 Press the d...

Page 119: ...if you desire to also use a Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to recall memory po sitions 9 Press and release the Lock button on one of the transmitters 10 Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position 11 Select 9Remote Linked to Memory9 in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and enter 9Yes9 or select 9Use Factory Settings9 from the EVIC and enter 9Yes9 Refer to...

Page 120: ...or during a recall S 1 or 2 When a recall is cancelled the driver s seat driver s mirror and the pedals stop moving A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected To Disable A Transmitter Linked to Memory 1 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key 2 Press and release memory button number 1 The system will recall any memory settings stored in position ...

Page 121: ...he ignition and turned out of the LOCK position The seat shall move to the position located 0 3 inches 8 mm forward of the rear stop if the starting position is between 0 9 inches to 2 67 inches 23 mm to 68 mm forward of the rear stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch The seat will move forward to the memory driving position when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of...

Page 122: ...THE HOOD To open the hood pull the release lever inside your vehicle located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver s door Then reach under the hood move safety latch to the left and lift the hood To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage Hood Release Handle 122 UNDERSTANDING THE ...

Page 123: ...y latched before driving LIGHTS Multi Function Control Lever The multi function control lever controls the operation of the headlights turn signals headlight beam selection instrument panel light dimming passing light interior courtesy dome lights and optional fog lights Multi Function Control Lever UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3 ...

Page 124: ... resume when the ignition is turned ON or when the headlight switch is turned to another position Headlights and Parking 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 Turn to the third detent for Auto headlight operation if equipped Automatic Headlight System If Equipped Turn the end of the ...

Page 125: ...tes after the wipers completely stop Refer to Windshield Wipers and Washers in this section for more information NOTE When your headlights come on during the daytime the instrument panel lights will automatically dim to the lower nighttime intensity Refer to Instru ment Panel and Interior Lights below for setting the instrument panel lights to full daytime intensity SmartBeams If Equipped The Smar...

Page 126: ... headlights to remain on longer closer to the vehicle Also dirt film and other obstructions sticker toll box etc on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly Instrument Panel and Interior Lights When the multi function control lever is in the parklight headlight or A Auto position if equipped rotating the center portion of the lever up and down will increase and de...

Page 127: ...ly adjusts the height of the headlight beam in reaction to changes in vehicle pitch Lights On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The fog light switch is located in the multi function control lever To activate the fog lights turn on the park turn lights low beam headlights or...

Page 128: ...igh beam Pull the lever to wards you to switch the headlights back to low beam Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multi function control lever toward the steering wheel This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released Headlight Time Delay There is also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle...

Page 129: ...by pressing the recessed area of the lens To turn these lights off press the recessed area of the lens a second time There are also reading lights located above the rear doors Each light can be turned on by pressing the front recessed area of the lens To turn these lights off press the recessed area of the lens a second time WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The front and rear wipers and washers are o...

Page 130: ... is pulled while in the delay range the wiper will operate for several seconds after the lever is released and then resume the intermit tent interval previously selected If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles then turn off WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident You might not see other vehicles or ...

Page 131: ... h delay times will be doubled Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead Rotate the end of the multi function lever to one of five settings to activate this feature The sensitivity of the system can...

Page 132: ... in Section 4 of this manual The rain sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms and will not operate under the following conditions Low Ambient Temperature When the ignition is first turned ON the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside tem perature is greater than 32 F 0 C Transmissio...

Page 133: ...move the steering wheel upward or downward as de sired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position push the control handle upward until fully engaged WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while dri...

Page 134: ...ward the driver Press the top of the switch to move the pedals forward away from the driver The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF The pedals can be adjusted while driving The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R Reverse or when the Speed Control is ON A message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC if the pedals are attempted to be ad justed w...

Page 135: ...justable pedal s path ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged this device takes over accelerator opera tions at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h for 3 7L 4 7L and 5 7L engines and 14 mph 23 km h for 3 0L diesel engines Electronic Speed Control Operation The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel Electronic Speed Control Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES ...

Page 136: ...you are not using it To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press down on the lever and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pulling the speed control lever towards you CA...

Page 137: ...by 3 mph 5 km h 3 7L 4 7L 5 7L and 3 0L Diesel models To decrease speed while speed control is ON push down and hold SET DECEL Release the lever when the desired speed is reached and the new speed will be set Tapping the SET DECEL button once will result in a 1 mph 2 km h speed decrease Each time the button is tapped speed decreases NOTE The Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if m...

Page 138: ...m ERM Electronic Roll Mitigation and ESP Electronic Stability Program All five of these systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions Also your vehicle is equipped with TSC Trailer Sway Control and if it has 4WD with the NV245 two speed transfer case HSA Hill Start Assist and HDC Hill Descent Control ABS Anti Lock Brake System This system aids the dri...

Page 139: ...This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels If wheel spin is detected brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster...

Page 140: ...nce do not pump the brakes Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING BAS Brake Assist System cannot prevent the natu ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions BAS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive s...

Page 141: ...ft due to other factors such as road conditions leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles NOTE Anytime the ESP system is in the Full Off mode ERM is disabled Refer to ESP Electronic Stability Program for a complete explanation of the available ESP modes WARNING Many factors such as vehicle loading road condi tions and driving conditions influence the chance that wheel lift or rollo...

Page 142: ...ed path ESP applies the brake of the appropri ate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position The 9ESP TCS Indicator Light9 located in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the...

Page 143: ... 4WD Low Range High Range 4WD Models or 2WD Models On This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD high range and in 2WD vehicles Whenever the vehicle is started or the transfer case if equipped is shifted from 4WD low range or neutral back to 4WD high range the ESP system will be in this On mode This mode should be used for most driving situations ESP should only be turned to Partial Off or F...

Page 144: ...n by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion Full Off 4WD Models Only This mode is intended for off highway or off road use when ESP stability features could inhibit vehicle maneu verability due to trail conditions This mode is entered by depressing and holding the ESP OFF switch for 5 seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running A...

Page 145: ...dible chime will sound when the gear selector is placed into the P Park position from any other position and then moved out of the P Park position This will occur even if the message was previously cleared WARNING With the ESP switched off the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable In an emergency evasive maneuver the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in main...

Page 146: ... of the P Park position This will occur even if the message was previously cleared WARNING With the ESP switched off the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable In an emergency evasive maneuver the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability The Full Off mode is intended for off road use only TSC Trailer Sway Control TSC uses sensors in the vehi...

Page 147: ...sway HSA Hill Start Assist 4WD Models with NV245 Two Speed Transfer Case Only The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill HSA will maintain the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the brake pedal If the driver does not apply the throttle during this short period of time the ...

Page 148: ...u use a trailer brake controller with your trailer your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch If so when the brake pedal is released there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision with another vehicle or object behind you In order to avoid rolling down the hill while resuming accelera tion manually a...

Page 149: ...ituations and is available in 4 LOW range only To enable HDC transfer case must be in 4 LOW range press the HDC switch If the HDC switch is pressed when the vehicle is not in 4 LOW range the light in the switch will flash for 5 seconds and HDC will not be enabled When HDC is enabled properly the message HILL DESCENT CONTROL will appear in the EVIC and the light in the switch will be illuminated HD...

Page 150: ...slower set speed about 3 mph 5 km h than normal HDC operation can be overridden with brake application to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed Conversely if more speed is desired during HDC control the accelerator pedal will increase vehicle speed in the usual manner When either the brake or the accelerator is released HDC will control the vehicle back to the origi nal set speed HDC i...

Page 151: ...ly with the engine running a mal function has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system or both 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 authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE 9The 9ESP TCS Indicator Light9 and the 9ESP BAS Warning Lamp9...

Page 152: ...k Assist System is enabled at this shifter position the system will be active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 11 mph 18 km h or above The system will be active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 10 mph 16 km h Rear Park Assist Sensors The four Rear Park Assist Sensors located in the rear fascia monitor the area behind the vehicle that is...

Page 153: ...N ON position the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for about 1 second Each side of the warning display has 6 yellow and 2 red LEDs The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the red LED is ON The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow LED s when it is ON and detecting no obstacles The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacl...

Page 154: ...LED 51 in 130 cm Yellow None 3rd LED 45 in 115 cm Yellow None 4th LED 31 5 in 80 cm 39 in 100 cm Yellow None 5th LED 25 5 in 65 cm 33 5 in 85 cm Yellow None 6th LED 20 in 50 cm 28 in 70 cm Yellow None 7th LED 16 in 40 cm 20 in 50 cm Red Yes Intermittent 8th LED 6 in 15 cm 12 in 30 cm Red Yes Continuous 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 155: ...hanged to R Reverse and the system is disabled the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime once per ignition cycle and it will display the message The Rear Park Assist Switch LED will be ON when the Rear Park Assist System is disabled or defective The Rear Park Assist Switch LED will be OFF when the system is enabled Service the Rear Park Assist System When the Rear Park Assist System is de...

Page 156: ... into R Reverse WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the rear camera system Always check carefully behind your vehicle and be sure to check for pedes trians animals other vehicles obstructions or blind spots before backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death If snow ice mud or anything else builds up on the camera lens Clean the lens rinse with wate...

Page 157: ...in Turning the Rear Camera Off 1 To turn the rear camera off select Rear Camera at the Systems Settings screen and press ENTER Refer to your Navigation User s Manual for detailed operating instructions 2 Select OFF at the Rear Camera screen Highlight DONE and press ENTER The rear camera is now disabled OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy reading lights an optional universal gar...

Page 158: ...compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compartment access is a 9push push9 design Push the finger depression on the overhead console to open Push the finger depression to close GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLinkt replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates lighting or home sec...

Page 159: ...federal safety stan dards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assistance WARNING Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a danger ous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Ex...

Page 160: ...rn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 3 inches 3 8 cm from the HomeLinkt buttons while keeping the EVIC display in view For optimal training point the battery end of the hand held transmitter away from the HomeLinkt 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLinkt button and the hand held transmitter button until the EVIC display changes from CH...

Page 161: ...channel if the garage door does not operate with HomeLinkt and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995 the garage door opener may have rolling code If so proceed to the heading Programming A Rolling Code System 5 PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the learn or training button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is ...

Page 162: ...tton DO NOT erase the channels Gate Operator Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLinkt to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner It may be helpful to unplug the devi...

Page 163: ...ly trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLinkt button for 20 seconds until the EVIC display states CHANNEL TRAINING Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with PRO GRAMMING HOMELINK Step 2 and follow all remain ing steps Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehi...

Page 164: ...ation This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modification...

Page 165: ... Such entrapment 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...

Page 166: ... the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation If an ob struction in the path of the sunroof is detected the sunroof will automatically retract Remove the obstruc tion if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents closing press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal...

Page 167: ... can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition Off Operation The power sunroof switches re...

Page 168: ...ower Outlet If Equipped The rear power outlet if equipped is located in the left rear cargo area The rear power outlet is a direct feed from the battery and will receive power whether the ignition is in the ON or OFF position All accessories connected to this outlet should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge Rear Power Outlet 168 UNDERST...

Page 169: ... battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the 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 POWER INVERTER IF EQUIPPED There is a 110 volt 150 watt inverter outlet locat...

Page 170: ...icator of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing AC power NOTE Due to built in 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 the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use If this outlet is mishandled it may cau...

Page 171: ...le for cleaning It can be reinstalled with the larger cup depression towards the passenger seat but the top surface will not be flush with the console surface The rear passengers have access to two cup holders that pull out from the lower center of the rear seat Front Cup Holders Rear Cup Holders UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 3 ...

Page 172: ...on If all doors are closed and only the liftgate is open pushing on the cargo light lens surface will turn off all interior lamps Push on the lens surface a second time to restore the interior lights to normal operation Rear Storage Compartment The rear storage compartment is located on the driver s side behind the second row seat Rear Storage Compartment 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEH...

Page 173: ...fting or protect passengers from loose cargo To cover the cargo area 1 Grasp the cover at the center handle 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 with the cargo cover in place Rear Cargo Cover UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 3 ...

Page 174: ...store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart ment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store in the vehicle Cargo Tie Down Hooks The tie downs located on cargo area floor should be used to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving Cargo Tie Down Hooks 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 175: ...e guidelines for loading your vehicle Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or left door center pillar Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can ...

Page 176: ...Cargo Load Floor The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic lined tray which holds a variety of items The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches In order to use the cargo load floor use the following procedure NOTE The cargo load floor latches should not be used as cargo tie downs Cargo Load Floor 176 UNDERSTAND...

Page 177: ...r Washer If Equipped A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper washer function Rotating the switch up to the DEL Delay position or the ON position will activate the wiper Rotating the switch all the way down will turn on the wash function The wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button is pressed Upon release the wipers will cycle three tim...

Page 178: ...with windshield washer solvent not radia tor antifreeze and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water Rear Window Defroster If Equipped Press this button located on the Climate Control panel to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated side mirrors if equipped An LED in the button will illuminate to indicate the rear window de froster is ON The defroster automatic...

Page 179: ...opart cross rails built specifically for this roof rack system or a number of after market rails that are tailored to your life style or activities NOTE The optional cross rails have seven specific locations identified by a feature on both the side rail and the cross rail Cross rails must be secured in one of the seven detent locations on the side rail to prevent move ment with a sudden stop For i...

Page 180: ... 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...

Page 181: ...on 188 m Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 196 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 198 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 201 Trip Functions 201 Compass Display 204 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 206 System Status 211 m Radio General Information 212 Radio Broadcast Signals 212 Two Types Of Signals 212 Electrical Disturbances 212 4 ...

Page 182: ... FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack 228 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 228 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 234 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 236 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 239 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 239 m Sales Code REN Multimedia System If Equipped 241 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped 241 Operating Instructions Hands Free Communi...

Page 183: ...er Sirius Identification Number ENS SID 251 Selecting Satellite Mode 251 Satellite Antenna 251 Reception Quality 252 Operating Instructions Satellite Mode 252 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 254 Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VESt If Equipped 254 m Video Entertainment System Sales Code XRV If Equipped 254 m Remote Sound System Controls If Equipped 256 Radio O...

Page 184: ...mate Controls 258 Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System If Equipped 258 Automatic Temperature Control If Equipped 261 Operating Tips 268 Operating Tips Chart 270 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 185: ...tlet 5 Upper Switch Bank 9 Lower Switch Bank 2 Instrument Cluster 6 Power Outlet Cigar Lighter 10 Climate Controls 3 Radio 7 Storage Bin 11 Ignition Switch 4 Glove Box 8 Power Outlet 12 Storage Bin UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 4 ...

Page 186: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Gasoline Engine 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 187: ...Diesel Engine UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 4 ...

Page 188: ...ndicated immediate repair is necessary and continued operation of the vehicle in this condition is dangerous 3 Turn Signal Indicator Light The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled about one mile with the turn signals on a chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off If either in...

Page 189: ...ition switch is first turned ON If the light is not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible 7 Anti Lock Brake Warning Light This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System The light will turn 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...

Page 190: ...n this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood 11 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light Traction Control System TCS Indicator Light This indicator light starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active The ESP TCS I...

Page 191: ...es the tire to over heat and can lead to tire failure 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...

Page 192: ...wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may result when using re placement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style After market wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use aftermarket tire sealants or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors...

Page 193: ... and call for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant If you decide to look under the hood your self refer to Section 7 of this manual Follow the warnings under Cooling System Pressure Cap 14 Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the Electronic Vehicle I...

Page 194: ...nt and rear drive shafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed 18 Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check During the bulb check if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound After the bulb check or when driving if the driver or front passenger...

Page 195: ...he engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the gear selector is placed in the P Park position The light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable however see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is re quired and you m...

Page 196: ...his occurs due to the shifting of the fuel in the tank 27 Glow Plug Indicator Light Diesel Only This light will illuminate when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position Wait until the light turns off before starting the vehicle Refer to Starting Procedures in Sec tion 5 of this manual ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures ...

Page 197: ...the mode displayed will change between Trip Functions Personal Settings and System Sta tus FUNCTION SELECT Button Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select the displayed function YES Y or NO N SCROLL Button Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip Functions Personal Settings Customer Pro grammable Features and System Status Mes sages COMPASS TEMPERATURE Button Press and release the COMPASS ...

Page 198: ...ACTIVE NEW KEY PRO GRAMMED SERVICE SECURITY KEY INVALID KEY TRY ALTERNATE KEY DRIVER PASSENGER DOOR OPEN with graphic LEFT RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN with graphic X DOORS OPEN with graphic LIFTGATE OPEN with graphic LIFTGATE DOOR OPEN with graphic LIFTGATE DOORS OPEN with graphic LIFTGLASS OPEN with graphic HOOD OPEN with graphic HOOD DOOR OPEN with graphic HOOD DOORS OPEN with graphic LIFTGATE HOOD OPE...

Page 199: ...th graphic OIL CHANGE REQUIRED OIL CHANGE RESET CHECK GAUGES AUTO HIGH BEAMS ON AUTO HIGH BEAMS OFF PARK ASSIST DISABLED SERVICE SUSPENSION SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURE SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM 4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIMIT SPEED CHECK GASCAP ESP OFF IOD FUSE OUT HILL DESCENT CONTROL MEMORY 1 POSITIONS SET UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUME...

Page 200: ...SABLED SHIFTER IN REVERSE TIRE LOW PRESSURE CHECK TPM SYSTEM LEFT FRONT LOW PRESSURE Premium TPM Sys tem Only RIGHT FRONT LOW PRESSURE Premium TPM Sys tem Only LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE Premium TPM System Only RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE Premium TPM Sys tem Only SPARE LOW PRESSURE Premium TPM System Only WATER IN FUEL Diesel Models Only SERVICE EXHAUST Diesel Models Only 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT...

Page 201: ...ion To turn off the message temporarily press and release the MENU button To reset the oil change indica tor system after performing the scheduled maintenance refer to the following procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the...

Page 202: ...wo seconds Then the history information will be erased and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset Vehicles with the 5 7L Multi Displacement System MDS are equipped with the FUEL SAVER MODE in the Trip Functions of the EVIC The FUEL SAVER message will display above the average fuel economy in the EVIC display This message will appear whenever MDS allows the ...

Page 203: ...ng to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a text display of 9LOW FUEL 9 This display ...

Page 204: ...he resettable function being dis played To reset all resettable functions press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently displayed function Reset ALL will display during this 3 second window Compass Display The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing Press and release the compass button to display one of eight com pass r...

Page 205: ...rt the calibration The CAL indicator will be dis played in the EVIC 5 Complete one or more 360 turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL indicator turns off The compass will now function normally Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North In some areas of the country the difference between magnetic and geographic N...

Page 206: ...s and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map 5 Press and release the compass button to exit Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in P Park Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set tings displays in the EVIC 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR IN...

Page 207: ...icle reaches a speed of 15 mph 24 km h To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Y YES or N NO appears Auto Unlock On Exit When Y YES is selected all of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P Park or N Neutral position and the driver s door is opened To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until...

Page 208: ... This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Y YES or N NO appears Headlamp Off Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT bu...

Page 209: ...hield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Y YES or N NO appears When N NO is selected the system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation Service Interval Diesel Models If Equipped When this feature is selected a service interval between 2 500 4 000 km and 12 500 miles 20 000 km in 625 mile 1 000 km in...

Page 210: ...eo system if equipped power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until Off 45 sec 5 min or 10 min appears Illuminated Approach When this feature is selected the headlights will activate and remain on for...

Page 211: ...ly active System Warnings Tire Pressure Monitor System Shows the current pressure of all 4 road tires For additional information refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System in Section 5 of this manual NOTE Tires heat up during normal driving conditions Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi 14 to 41 kPa during normal driving conditions Refer to Tire Inflation Pressures in Section ...

Page 212: ...tion of radio sig nals Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals AM or Amplitude Modulation in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude or height of the radio waves to vary and FM or Frequency Modulation in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission They mainl...

Page 213: ... 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 SALES CODE REQ AM FM STEREO RADIO AND 6 DISC CD DVD CHANGER MP3 WMA AUX JACK 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...

Page 214: ...in tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Radio Mode Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in AM FM or Satellite if equipped frequencies pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next To stop the search press t...

Page 215: ... hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob Press the TUNE control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait 5 seconds The clock can als...

Page 216: ...nob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE c...

Page 217: ...rm Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio...

Page 218: ...rent highlighted selection Use the remote control to scroll up and down the menu If Equipped DISC Play Pause You can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button If Equipped DVD Play Options Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following Subtitle Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the ...

Page 219: ...the following items and set defaults according to customer preference Menu Language If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language effective only if language supported by disc If customer wishes to select a language not listed then scroll down and select 9other 9 Enter the 4 digit country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to...

Page 220: ... at 11 db higher than if the setting is 9Normal 9 Aspect Ratio If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between wide screen pan scan and letter box AutoPlay If Equipped When this is set to ON and a DVD video is inserted it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie In some rare cases the DVD player may not auto play the main title In such cases use the me...

Page 221: ...pped 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 a corresponding button number will display 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 DISC Button Pressing the DISC...

Page 222: ...PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC After the radio displays 9INSERT DISC 9 insert the CD into the player Radio display will show 9LOADING DISC9 when the disc is loading and READING DISC when the radio is reading the disc CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 inch 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Eject Button Ejecting Compact Disc s Press t...

Page 223: ...y playing TIME Button CD MODE Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF CD MODE Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM or FM Button CD MODE Switches the Radio to the Radio mode ...

Page 224: ... disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 WMA files Discs created with an option such as 9keep disc open after writing9 are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times If a disc contains multi formats such as CD au...

Page 225: ...nd album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios Playlist files are not supported MP3 Pro files are not supported Playback of MP3 WMA Files When a medium containing MP3 WMA data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 WMA files Loading t...

Page 226: ...roll through the following TAG information Song Title Artist File Name and Folder Name if available Press the INFO button once more to return to 9elapsed time9 priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for 3 seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for 3 seconds to return to 9elapsed time9 display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode...

Page 227: ...Auxiliary Mode No function SET Button Auxiliary Mode No function Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone UConnect If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect in Section 3 of this manual Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to Satellite Radio in this section Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VESt If Equipped Refer to separate Video Entertainment S...

Page 228: ...uthorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DTS 9DTS9 and 9DTS 2 09 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc SALES CODE RES AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER MP3 AUX JACK 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 r...

Page 229: ...ek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in AM or FM frequencies pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next To stop the search press the SCA...

Page 230: ...ide TUNE control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob Press the TUNE control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait 5 seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button For vehicles equipped with satellite radio pres...

Page 231: ...e tones Press the rotary TUNE control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fifth tim...

Page 232: ...cal Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk T...

Page 233: ...djust the minutes Press the TUNE control knob again to save changes AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes SET Button To Set the Push Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push button memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and releas...

Page 234: ...ition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio NOTE This Radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable com pact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks Inserting Compact Disc s Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up The CD will automatically be pulled in...

Page 235: ...a CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with ignition OFF is not allowed on ...

Page 236: ...eased or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM or FM Button Switches the Radio to the Radio mode RND Button Random Play Button 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 of pace Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ...

Page 237: ...limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will result in this display With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this display Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator 9 9 and a 3 character ext...

Page 238: ...addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specification Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 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 239: ...e the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contai...

Page 240: ... device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for 5 seconds when ignition is off Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone UConnect If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Communic...

Page 241: ...akers For vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System VES separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen to the car speakers while different audio tracks play through the system s wireless headphones This means rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional rear seat entertainment system while the driver and front seat passenger listen to the radio Other special features inclu...

Page 242: ...en where the word Hour with the arrow pointing down ward is displayed 4 To move the minute forward touch the screen where the word Min with the arrow pointing upward is displayed To move the minute backward touch the screen where the word Min with the arrow pointing downward is displayed 5 To save the new time setting touch the screen where the word Save is displayed Changing Daylight Savings Time...

Page 243: ...appear in the box next to the words Show Time if Radio is Off Touch the screen where the words Show Time if Radio is Off are displayed to change the current setting Changing the Time Zone 1 Turn on the system 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 Touch the screen where the words Set Time Zone are displayed The time zone selection menu wil...

Page 244: ...on User s Manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Refer to your Navigation User s Manual for detailed operating instructions Clock Setting Procedure The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite The satellites clock is Greenwich Mean Time GMT This is the worldwide standard for time This makes t...

Page 245: ... Select the appropriate time zone for your location and press the SAVE soft key to store your selection NOTE When you are traveling and enter a new time zone the clock must be reset manually for the new zone Changing Daylight Savings Time 1 Press the Time soft key on the lower left side of the face of the radio 2 Press the Daylight Savings soft key when Daylight Savings Time is in effect 3 Press t...

Page 246: ...ist the iPodt contents the iPodt battery charges when plugged into the UCI connector Connecting the iPodT Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPodt to the vehicle s UCI connector which is located in the glove box on some vehicles This location may vary with vehicle Once the iPodt is connected and synchronized to the vehicle system this may take a few seconds to connect the vehicle bran...

Page 247: ...nd turning this button at any other time in the track will jump to the beginning of the current track RW Rewind Button Press and hold the RW button to move backward in the current track Holding the RW button long enough will take you back to the beginning of the current track Pressing and releasing the RW button will go back 5 seconds of the current track FF Fast Forward Button Press and hold the ...

Page 248: ...n will take you back to the play mode screen on the radio REPEAT Button Press the REPEAT button to repeat the current playing track SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button will play the first 5 seconds of each track in the current list and then forward to the next song To stop the SCAN mode and start playing the desired track press the SCAN button again During the SCAN mode you can also press the SEE...

Page 249: ...ying the track By turning the TUNE SCROLL knob fast you can jump through the list faster During fast scroll you may notice a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display During all List modes the iPodt will display all lists in wrap around mode So if the track you wish to select is at the bottom of the list you just turn the TUNE SCROLL knob backwards counter clockwise to get to t...

Page 250: ...on your iPodt SATELLITE RADIO RSC IF EQUIPPED REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satel lite Radio This service offers up to 100 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and broadcastin...

Page 251: ...ntrol knob until Sirius ID is selected Press the TUNE control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in 2 minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until 9SAT9 appears in the display A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception...

Page 252: ...dio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the...

Page 253: ...E button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to se...

Page 254: ...ton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to push button memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect in Section 3 of this manual Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VEST If Equipped Refer...

Page 255: ...Lowering the DVD Screen Remote Control Location UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 4 ...

Page 256: ...he rocker switch will decrease the volume Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available AM FM TAPE CD Etc 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 ...

Page 257: ... switch has no function for a single disc CD player However when a multiple disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle the center button will select the next available CD in the player 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 ...

Page 258: ...tion CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System If Equipped The controls for the heating air conditioning and venti lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions The instrument panel features four dual vane airflow registers Two registers are located on the outer ends of the instrument pane...

Page 259: ...dial Mode Control The mode selector the right rotary knob can be placed in several posi tions Dots between each of the mode selections identify intermediate modes that allow the occupants to fine tune airflow distribution Defrost Air is directed to the windshield through the outlets at the base of the windshield Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grille...

Page 260: ...ndi tioned air while the floor outlets deliver heated air Panel Air flows through the outlets located in the instru ment panel Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers These registers can be closed to block airflow Recirculation The recirculation feature can be selected with the mode control knob You may choose be tween Bi Level Recirculation an...

Page 261: ...rt level desired by the driver and passenger This is accomplished by a dual sun sensor in the top of the instrument panel and an infrared sensor located in the face of the control unit There are also various sensors monitored by this system which take account for vehicle speed A C pressure outside temperature and engine cooling temperature The infrared sensor independently measures the surface tem...

Page 262: ...evel require air conditioning the system will automatically make the adjustment You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically Selecting the OFF position on the fan control stops the system completely NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic control operation How ever if the driver and or passenger tem...

Page 263: ...rost mode is selected or if you manually select a blower speed Under certain conditions after the vehicle is turned off the climate control system may recalibrate and a noise may be heard for 20 seconds This is part of normal operation Most of the time when in Automatic operation you can temporarily put the system into recirculation mode by pressing the Recirc button However under certain conditio...

Page 264: ...d Automatic Mode Preferred Automatic with Manual Air Temperature Control and Manual This means the customer can over ride the blower mode and disable automatic temperature control completely NOTE Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart below for details 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 265: ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 4 ...

Page 266: ... the side window demister grilles Some airflow is delivered to the floor while in defrost so that comfort can be maintained NOTE The defrost mode is not automatically selected It must be manually selected when desired Defrost Floor Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets and the outlets at the base of the windshield Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window ...

Page 267: ...TE To manually control the air conditioning the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position This button can be used to block out smoke odors dust high humidity or if rapid cooling is desired The recirculation mode should only be used temporarily The button includes an LED that illuminates which indicates that the recircula tion mode is active You may use this feature separately NOTE Exten...

Page 268: ...help prevent contaminates cigarette smoke perfumes etc from sticking to the windows Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant during summer to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating A 50 concentration is recommended ...

Page 269: ...re the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of ice slush snow or other obstruc tions Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air condi tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of...

Page 270: ...Operating Tips Chart 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 271: ...esel Engines 278 m Engine Block Heater If Equipped 283 m Automatic Transmission 284 Shift Lock Manual Override If Equipped 284 Brake Transmission Interlock System 285 5 Speed Automatic Transmission 285 Gear Ranges 286 Rocking The Vehicle 292 m Four Wheel Drive Operation 293 Quadra Trac It Operating Instructions Precautions If Equipped 293 Quadra Trac IIt Operating Instructions Precautions If Equip...

Page 272: ...Traction Downhill 302 After Driving Off Road 303 m Parking Brake 304 m Anti Lock Brake System 305 m Power Steering 308 m Multi Displacement System MDS 5 7L Engine Only 309 m Tire Safety Information 310 Tire Markings 310 Tire Identification Number TIN 313 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 314 m Tires General Information 318 Tire Pressure 318 Tire Inflation Pressures 319 Tire Pressures For High Speed O...

Page 273: ...n 336 m Fuel Requirements 336 3 7 4 7L Engines If Equipped 336 5 7L Engines If Equipped 337 Reformulated Gasoline 337 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 338 MMT In Gasoline 338 Materials Added To Fuel 339 Fuel System Cautions 339 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 340 m Flexible Fuel 4 7L Engine Only If Equipped 340 E 85 General Information 340 Ethanol Fuel E 85 341 Fuel Requirements 342 Selection Of Engine Oil For ...

Page 274: ...n Towing Definitions 351 Trailer Hitch Classification 354 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 355 Trailer And Tongue Weight 357 Towing Requirements 358 Towing Tips 362 m Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 364 Towing 2WD Models 364 Towing Quadra Trac I Single Speed Transfer Case 4WD Models 364 Towing Quadra Trac II Quadra Drive II 4WD Models 364 m Snow Plow 368 274 STARTING ...

Page 275: ... A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death 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 Accidents c...

Page 276: ...to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages The starter motor will continue to run and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running If the engine fails to start the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds If this occurs turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the normal starting procedure Extremely Cold Weathe...

Page 277: ...nother vehicle This type of start can be dan gerous if done improperly Refer to Section 6 of this manual for proper jump starting procedures and follow them carefully If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any excess fuel push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it Then turn the ign...

Page 278: ...ll message center lights are off Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is off Low Oil Pressure Light is off Cold Weather Precautions Operation in ambient temperature below 32 F 0 C may require special considerations The following chart sug gest these options No 1 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ULSD should only be used where extended arctic conditions 10 F 23 C exist 278 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 279: ...he same de crease in temperature the engine requires twice as much power to crank at the same RPM The use of 120 VAC powered battery blankets will greatly increase starting capability at low temperatures Suitable battery blankets are available from your authorized Mopart dealer Engine Starting Procedure WARNING NEVER pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the air inlet opening in an attempt to s...

Page 280: ...e turbocharger Avoid prolonged idling in ambient temperatures below 0 F 18 C Long periods of idling may be harmful to your engine because combustion chamber temperatures can drop so low that the fuel may not burn completely Incomplete combustion allows carbon and varnish to form on piston rings and injector nozzles Also the unburned fuel can enter the crankcase diluting the oil and causing rapid w...

Page 281: ...always allow the engine to return to normal idle speed and run for several seconds This assures proper lubrication of the turbocharger This is particularly necessary after any period of hard driving Idle the engine a few minutes before routine shutdown After full load operation idle the engine 3 to 5 minutes before shutting it down This idle period will allow the lubricating oil and coolant to car...

Page 282: ...urbocharger Temperature Idle Time in minutes Before Shut Down Stop Go Empty Cool Less than 1 Stop Go Medium Warm 1 Highway Speeds Medium Warm 2 City Traffic Max GCWR Warm 3 Highway Speeds Max GCWR Warm 4 Uphill Grade Max GCWR Hot 5 282 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 283: ... The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the coolant The engine block heater cord is located 3 7L 4 7L Engine coiled and strapped to the engine oil dipstick tube 5 7L Engine bundled and fastened to the injector harness 3 0L Diesel Engine on the passenger side of the vehicle mounted on a stud between the fresh airbox and coolant reservoir WARNING ...

Page 284: ... selector lever out of P Park or N Neutral if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal Shift Lock Manual Override If Equip...

Page 285: ...e inspected by your local authorized dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used Brake Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out of P Park and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position Always depress the brake pedal first before moving the gear selector out of P P...

Page 286: ...started in this range Never use P Park while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range Always apply parking brake first then place the selector in P Park position WARNING Never use P Park position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage WARNING It...

Page 287: ...utomatically upshifts through fifth gear The D Drive position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions Electronic Range Select ERS Operation The Electronic Range Select ERS shift control allows you to move the shifter left or right when the shifter is in the D Drive position allowing the selection of the desired top gear For example if the driver shifts the tr...

Page 288: ...gear WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid Screen Display 1 2 3 4 5 D Actual Gear s Allowed 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 5 Applies to vehicles equipped with 4 7L 5 7L engines only NOTE To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration engine braking move the shift lever to the left D and hold ...

Page 289: ...ld temperature operation you may notice de layed upshifts depending on engine and transmission temperature This feature improves the warm up time of the engine and transmission If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot the transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature If the transmission temperature becomes hot enough the TRANSMISSION OVE...

Page 290: ... will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting When operating in TOW HAUL mode the transmission will shift to direct gear and Overdrive will be enabled under steady cruise conditions The TOW HAUL light will illuminate in the instru ment cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated Pressing the switch a second time rest...

Page 291: ...ansmission will return to normal operation If the problem persists P Park R Reverse and N Neutral will continue to operate Only 2nd gear 3 7L engine or 3rd gear 4 7L and 5 7L engines will be available in the D Drive position Have the transmission checked at your autho rized dealer as soon as possible Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automa...

Page 292: ...not cause damage to the transmission The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifting from Park into any other gear position Rocking the Vehicle If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow sand or mud it can often be moved by a rocking motion Move the gear selector rhythmically between D Drive and R Reverse while applying slight pressure to the accelerator NOTE The Electronic Stability Pr...

Page 293: ...2 percent of engine torque to the rear axle The Brake Traction Control System BTC which combines standard ABS and Traction Control provides resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with traction NOTE The Quadra Trac It system is not appropriate for conditions where LOW range is recommended Refer to Off Road Driving Tips in this section Quadra Trac IIT ...

Page 294: ... 4 LOW position on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to driveline components When operating your vehicle in 4 LOW the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 4 HI position at a given road speed Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h Proper operation of four wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size type and circ...

Page 295: ...e appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below 4 HI Four Wheel Drive High Range All roads surfaces such as ice snow gravel sand and dry hard pavement N Neutral Neutral Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle Refer to Recreational Towing in Sec tion 5 of this manual 4 LOW Four Wheel Drive L...

Page 296: ...t cluster will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is complete Release the T handle NOTE If shift conditions interlocks are not met or a transfer case motor temperature protection condition exists a CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURES message will flash from the EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Cen ter Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual Shifter T Ha...

Page 297: ...icle Information Cen ter Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual NOTE Shifting into or out of 4WD LOW is possible with the vehicle completely stopped however difficulty may occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur The preferred method is with the ...

Page 298: ...display on the EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Sec tion 4 of this manual 5 Repeat Steps 1 4 to shift out of Neutral NOTE If shift conditions interlocks are not met a CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURES message will flash from the EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this m...

Page 299: ...uplings differ in design their operation is similar Follow the Quadra Trac IIt transfer case shifting information preceding this section for shifting this system ON ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off road applications Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity tha...

Page 300: ...ions that must be considered before entering the water CAUTION When driving through water do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h Always check water depth before entering as a precaution and check all fluids afterward Driving through water may cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle limited warranty Driving through water more than a few inches deep will require extra caution to ensure safety an...

Page 301: ...pearance should be flushed changed as soon as possible to pre vent component damage Driving In Snow Mud and Sand In heavy snow when pulling a load or for additional control at slower speeds shift the transmission to a low gear and shift the transfer case to 4WD LOW if necessary Refer to Four Wheel Drive Operation in this section Do not shift to a lower gear than necessary to maintain forward motio...

Page 302: ... back down a hill in N Neutral using only the brake Remember never drive diagonally across a hill always drive straight up or down If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a hill ease off the accelerator and maintain forward motion by turning the front wheels slowly This may provide a fresh bite into the surface and will usually provide traction to complete the climb Traction Downh...

Page 303: ...rush These things could be a fire hazard They might hide damage to fuel lines brake hoses axle pinion seals and propeller shafts After extended operation in mud sand water or similar dirty conditions have brake rotors wheels brake linings and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible WARNING Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking Yo...

Page 304: ...he instrument cluster Brake Warning Light indicates only that the parking brake is applied It does not indicate the degree of brake application Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the gear shift lever is in the P Park position When parking on a hill you should apply the parking brake before placing the gear shift lever in P Park otherwise the load on the transmission locking me...

Page 305: ...isengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake problems due to excessive heating of the rear brakes When parking on a hill turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti Lock Brake System ABS is designed to aid the dr...

Page 306: ...l slight pedal movement The movement can be more apparent on ice and snow This is normal The Anti Lock Brake System pump motor runs during the self test at 12 mph 20 km h and during an ABS stop The pump motor makes a low humming noise during operation which is normal WARNING Pumping of the Anti Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident Pumping makes the stopping dis...

Page 307: ...er can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others CAUTION The Anti Lock Brake System is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference caused by improperly installed after market radios or telephones NOTE During severe braking conditions ...

Page 308: ...are wet or slushy A wedge of water can build up between the tire tread and the road This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction braking ability and control After going through deep water or a car wash brakes may become wet resulting in decreased performance and unpredictable braking action Dry the brakes by gentle intermittent pedal action while driving at very slow speeds POWER STEERING T...

Page 309: ... a safety risk to yourself and others Service should be obtained as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM MDS 5 7L Engine Only This feature offers improved fuel economy by shut...

Page 310: ... 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 t...

Page 311: ...e 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 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 5 ...

Page 312: ...nditions 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 loa...

Page 313: ...l 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 Numb...

Page 314: ... 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 3 the tire size designed for your vehicle 4 the cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information 314 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 315: ...f 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 never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placa...

Page 316: ...s 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 occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For t...

Page 317: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 317 5 ...

Page 318: ...s and can cause accidents 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 319: ...n and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict able steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face ...

Page 320: ...old 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 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially ...

Page 321: ...e maximum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Don t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause an accident Al ways use...

Page 322: ... wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 inch 2 mm When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent grooves the tire should be replaced Many s...

Page 323: ...ide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your t...

Page 324: ...city other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result ...

Page 325: ...w tire chain manufacturer s instructions for mounting chains Install chains snugly and tighten after 1 2 mile 1 km of driving Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h unless otherwise specified by the chain manufacturer Drive cautiously avoiding large bumps potholes and extreme driving maneuvers TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform ...

Page 326: ...ly locate the pressure values displayed in the correct vehicle position following a tire rotation The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the following diagram TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by a...

Page 327: ...e pressure Once the low tire pressure warning has been illuminated the tire pressure must be increased to the recommended cold tire pressure in order for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be turned off The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressures have been received The vehicle may need to be driven...

Page 328: ...equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result CAUTION After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent mois ture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring 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...

Page 329: ...mportant for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare wheel if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full size spare ...

Page 330: ...when the fault condition no longer exists A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios 1 Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals 3 Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle ...

Page 331: ...key cycle a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the spare tire the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure w...

Page 332: ... spare tire will set the SPARE LOW PRES SURE textual message but it will not cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to illuminate or the chime to sound Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and an au dible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low ...

Page 333: ...ted tire pressure s have been received The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h to receive this information Check TPM System Message The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected The system fault will also sound a chime The EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYS TEM message for 3 se...

Page 334: ... the following scenarios 1 Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals 3 Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors NOTE If your vehicle is e...

Page 335: ...pressure If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will remain ON a chime will sound and the EVIC will still display a flashing pressure value in the graphic display After driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h the Tire Pressure Mo...

Page 336: ... harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States KR5S120123 Canada 2671 S120123 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3 7 4 7L Engines If Equipped All engines except 5 7L engines are de signed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent f...

Page 337: ...age 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 before consid ering service for the vehicle Over 40 auto manufacturer s world wide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications the World wide Fuel Charter WWFC to define fuel properties necessary...

Page 338: ...itical 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 effects of Methanol MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance ad...

Page 339: ...ed by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance damage the emission control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your dealer for service assistance The...

Page 340: ...time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows fully open Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex haust gases from entering the vehicle FLEXIBLE FUEL 4 7L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles on...

Page 341: ...vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler cap gas cap can operate on E 85 ETHANOL FUEL E 85 E 85 is a mixture of approximately 85 fuel ethanol and 15 unleaded gasoline E 85 Fuel Cap E 85 Badge STARTING AND OPERATING 341 5 ...

Page 342: ...ling pattern that alternates be tween E 85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided When you do switch fuels it is recommended that you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1 4 full you do not add less than 5 gallons when refueling you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for a period of at least 5 minutes Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and...

Page 343: ... to 32 F 0 C you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start and a deterioration in drivability sags and or hesitations until the engine is fully warmed up Cruising Range Because E 85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline you will experience an increase in fuel con sumption You can expect your MPG and your driving range to decrease by about 30 compared to ...

Page 344: ...xtreme cold below 20 F or 7 C or is required to operate at colder than normal conditions for prolonged periods use climatized No 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No 2 diesel fuel with 50 No 1 diesel fuel This will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax plugging of the fuel filters This vehicle is fully compatible with biodiesel blends up to 5 biodiesel meeting ASTM specification D 975 NOTE ...

Page 345: ...n provided If you buy good quality fuel and follow the cold weather advice above fuel conditioners should not be required in your vehicle If available in your area a high cetane premium diesel fuel may offer improved cold starting and warm up performance ADDING FUEL CAUTION DO NOT put gasoline in your diesel vehicle if equipped If you accidentally put gasoline in your vehicle DO NOT start the engi...

Page 346: ...system or emission control sys tem could result from using an improper fuel cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system Also a poorly fitting after market cap can cause the MIL Malfunction Indicator Light to illuminate due to fuel vapors escaping from the system CAUTION A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on Fuel Filler Cap Loca...

Page 347: ...deral fire regula tions and will cause the malfunction indicator light to turn on NOTE Tighten the gas cap about 1 4 turn until you hear one click This is an indication that cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not tighten properly the Malfunction 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 ...

Page 348: ...fuel tank filler cap gas cap A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin istration Regulations your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver s side door or pillar This label contains the month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GA...

Page 349: ... axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for in creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi cle s GVWR Tire Size The tire size on the Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed Inflation Pressure This is ...

Page 350: ...ceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR If so weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight limitations are met Store the heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally Stow all loose items securely before driving Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers a...

Page 351: ...r vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Trailer Weight GTW The gross trailer weight GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or temporary loaded in or on the trailer in its 9loaded and ready for operation9 condition The recom mended way to measu...

Page 352: ...ehicle Frontal Area The maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle These kind of hitches are the most popular on the market today and they re commonly used to tow small and medium sized trailers Weight Dist...

Page 353: ...nding on Vehicle and Trailer configuration loading to comply with gross axle weight rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling stability braking per formance and could result in an accident Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recr...

Page 354: ...electing the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 00...

Page 355: ...square meters 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 4 7L Automatic 4x2 8 560 lbs 3 883 kg 35 Sq Ft 3 25 square meters 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 4 7L Automatic 4x4 8 650 lbs 3 924 kg 35 Sq Ft 3 25 square meters 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 4 7L Automatic w Trailer Tow Group IV 4x2 11 200 lbs 5 080 kg 64 Sq Ft 5 95 square meters 6 500 lbs 2 948 kg 650 lbs 295 kg 4 7L Automatic w Trailer Tow...

Page 356: ... 327 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard The addition of pas sengers and cargo may require reducing tongue load and Gross Trailer Weight GTW Redistributing cargo to the trailer may be n...

Page 357: ...to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the weight on the front rear axles of the vehicle The tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in o...

Page 358: ...ht of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requirements To promote proper break in of your new vehicle driv etrain components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles 805 km of vehicle operation Doing so may damage your vehicle During the first 500 miles 805 km of trailer towing limit your speed to 50 mph 80 km h Perform the maintenanc...

Page 359: ...ine transmission steering suspension chas sis structure or tires Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put...

Page 360: ...ailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures before trailer usage Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer Refer to the Tires General Information section of this manual for the proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to the Tires General Infor mation section of this manual for proper tire replace ment procedures Replacing tires with a higher loa...

Page 361: ...s could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hy draulic brake lines It can overload your brake sys tem and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis tance When towing you should allow for a...

Page 362: ...ctrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you 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 362 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 363: ...tes of continuous operation Refer to the Main tenance Schedule in Section 8 of this manual for trans mission fluid change intervals NOTE Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Don t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage until you c...

Page 364: ... transmission damage Towing Quadra Trac I Single Speed Transfer Case 4WD Models Recreational towing is not allowed This model does not have a N Neutral position in the transfer case Towing Quadra Trac II Quadra Drive II 4WD Models CAUTION Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreatio...

Page 365: ...y ON engine off 3 Shift transmission into N Neutral 4 Shift transfer case into N Neutral Hold down N Neutral pin switch with a pen etc for 4 seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress Lamp will stop blinking stay on solid when Neutral shift is complete A 4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL message will display on the EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center Refer to ...

Page 366: ... and remove key 11 Apply parking brake 12 Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with tow bar 13 Release parking brake CAUTION Transmission damage may occur if the transmission is shifted into P Park with the transfer case in N Neutral and the engine running With the transfer case in N Neutral ensure that the engine is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into P Park refer to steps 7 8 above 366 STAR...

Page 367: ...rts to blink indicating shift in progress Lamp will stop blinking go out when shift is complete The 4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL message will no longer be displayed on the EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Sec tion 4 of this manual 5 Shift transmission into P Park 6 Start the engine 7 Shift transmission into D Drive NOTE When shifting out of...

Page 368: ...in the vehicle CAUTION Do not use a bumper mounted clamp on tow bar on your vehicle The bumper face bar will be damaged SNOW PLOW Snow plows winches and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the front end structure The airbags could deploy unexpect edly or could fail to deploy during a collision WA...

Page 369: ...ats 371 m Jacking And Tire Changing 372 Jack Location 372 Spare Tire Stowage 373 Spare Tire Removal 373 Preparations For Jacking 374 Jacking Instructions 375 m Jump Starting 378 m Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 381 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 382 2WD Models Only 382 4WD Models Only 382 6 ...

Page 370: ...abled on or near the road It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle This is an emergency warning system not to be used when the vehicle is in motion To activate the warning flashers press the button on the upper switch bank To turn the warning flashers off press the button again NOTE With extended use the flasher may run down your battery Hazard Warning Switch 370 WHAT TO DO IN...

Page 371: ...d turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to High This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the ...

Page 372: ... take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location The scissor type jack and tire changing tools are located in the passenger side compartment behind the seco...

Page 373: ...e cargo floor area just inside the liftgate opening CAUTION Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism Spare Tire Removal Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut Use the Lug Wrench to rotate the nut counter clockwise until the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow to pull the tire out from under the vehicle...

Page 374: ...eas set the parking brake and place the gear selector in P Park 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 being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo site of the jacking position For ex...

Page 375: ...2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 3 Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown Connect jack handle driver A to two extensions B then to the lug wrench C WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 6 ...

Page 376: ... of the wheel when jacking on the rear axle Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 376 WHAT TO DO IN E...

Page 377: ... the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice Correct wheel nut tightness is 130 N m 95 ft lbs If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station 10 Lower the jack to it s fully closed position WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forwa...

Page 378: ...ry or the battery in another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly so follow this procedure carefully WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush contaminated area immediately with...

Page 379: ...able to the positive terminal of the discharged battery WARNING Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result 5 Connect the other cable first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure you have a good contact on the engine 6 Start the engine in ...

Page 380: ... to start your vehicle by pushing or towing Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode During cold weather when temperatures are be low freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode The battery temperature must be br...

Page 381: ...oad recovery it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle CAUTION Tow hooks are for emergency use only to rescue a vehicle stranded off road Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing You could damage your vehicle WARNING Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks Tow straps and chains may break causing serious injury ...

Page 382: ... or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph 48 km h or farther than 15 miles 24 km remove the driveshaft or tow with all four wheels OFF the ground Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the other end on a towing dolly 4WD Models Only The manufacturer recommends towing with all four wheels OFF the ground Acceptable methods are to tow t...

Page 383: ...gnostic System OBD II 390 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 391 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 391 m Replacement Parts 393 m Dealer Service 393 m Maintenance Procedures 394 Engine Oil 394 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 398 Spark Plugs 398 Spark Plug Wires 398 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 398 Catalytic Converter 399 Crankcase Emission Control System 400 7 ...

Page 384: ...Harnesses 412 Fuel System Connections 412 Brake System 413 Front Rear Axle Fluid 415 Transfer Case 416 Automatic Transmission 417 Maintenance After Off Road Driving 420 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 421 m Fuse Panel 426 Interior Fuses 426 Underhood Fuses Power Distribution Center 429 Underhood Fuses Integrated Power Module 432 m Vehicle Storage 433 m Replacement Bulbs 434 m Bulb Re...

Page 385: ...ight 436 Front Turn Signal 437 Front Fog Light 437 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Back Up Lights 438 Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL 439 m Fluids And Capacities 440 m Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 441 Engine 441 Chassis 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 7 ...

Page 386: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 387: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4 7L MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 7 ...

Page 388: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 389: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 0L DIESEL MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 7 ...

Page 390: ...Indicator 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...

Page 391: ...temperature and the following vehicle start is above 40 F 4 C outside temperature It may be possible to have a message that will not clear due to the test being disabled due to low outside temperatures If the test is performed and the problem is gone the message will disappear If the problem persists the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started This might indicate a damaged cap If ...

Page 392: ... you crank or start the engine you will have to start this test over 4 As soon as you turn your key to the ON position you will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check 5 Approximately 15 seconds later one of two things will happen a The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine This mean...

Page 393: ...ce Damage or failures caused by the use of non Mopart parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified 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 bef...

Page 394: ...ne 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 or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings...

Page 395: ...etroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils Engine Oil Selection Diesel Engines For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer ti...

Page 396: ...ion 5 for more details Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used Engine Oil Viscosity 3 0L Diesel Engine CAUTION Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced technol ogy Diesel Engine and an emission device designed to limit Diesel Particulate Emissions from being released into the atmosphere The durability of y...

Page 397: ... filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your local authorized dealer ser vice station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every oil change Engine Oil Filte...

Page 398: ...failure Low gen erator belt tension can cause battery failure Also check belt routing to make sure there is no inter ference between the belts and other engine components Spark Plugs Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor mance and emission control New spark plugs should be installed at the specified mileage The entire set should be replaced if there is any malfunction due to a fau...

Page 399: ... destroy the effectiveness of the converter as an emission control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condi...

Page 400: ...p to manufacturer s specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed such as when diagnostic...

Page 401: ...ry fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Don t use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 volts Don t allow cable clamps to touch each...

Page 402: ...battery is in the vehicle disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performa...

Page 403: ... disconnected should be done by an experienced repairman NOTE Use only manufacturer approved A C System Sealers Stop Leak Products Seal Conditioners Compres sor Oil and Refrigerants Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar bon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro tection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recom...

Page 404: ...imlerChrysler Dealership WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading Do not overfill Use only the manufacturer s recommended fluid If necessary add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level With a clean cloth wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Ge...

Page 405: ...Mopart Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner to remove accumulations of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid ...

Page 406: ...G Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detect...

Page 407: ...e the onset of freezing weather where applicable If antifreeze coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh antifreeze 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 engine cooling system hoses f...

Page 408: ...icants and Genuine Parts for correct antifreeze coolant type CAUTION Mixing of antifreeze coolant other than the specified HOAT antifreeze coolant may result in engine dam age and may decrease corrosion protection If a non HOAT antifreeze coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be re placed with the specified antifreeze coolant as soon as possible Do not use plain w...

Page 409: ...illed water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water antifreeze cool ant 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 ...

Page 410: ... result Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based antifreeze coolant is a regu lated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community To prevent ingestion by animals and children do not store ethylene glycol based antifreeze coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested ...

Page 411: ... radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot antifreeze coolant to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks the vehicle may be safely driven The vapor will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle Check antifreeze coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If a...

Page 412: ... sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose rout ing to be sure hoses do not 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 couplin...

Page 413: ...em Hoses When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance inspect surface of hoses for evidence of heat and me chanical damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking tears cuts abrasion and excessive swelling suggest deteriora tion of the rubber Particular attention should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect all hose clamps and c...

Page 414: ...tely Brake Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked when performing under the hood service or immedi ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system failure The brake master cylinder has a translucent plastic reservoir On the outboard side of the reservoir there is a MAX dot and an MIN dot The fluid level must be kept within these two...

Page 415: ...ing fire Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture CAUTION Do not allow a petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Seal damage may result Front Rear Axle Fluid Front Axle Fluid Level Check Lubricant should be to the bottom of the oil fill hole Rear Axle Fluid Level Check Lubricant should be 1 2 1 cm below the ...

Page 416: ...the bottom edge of the filler plug hole when the vehicle is in a level position Adding Fluid Add fluid at the filler hole until it runs out of the hole when the vehicle is in a level position Drain First remove fill plug then remove drain plug Recom mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 25 ft lbs 20 34 N m CAUTION When installing plugs do not overtighten You could damage them and...

Page 417: ...cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer s recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple...

Page 418: ...n shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genu ine Parts for the correct fluid type The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does not require adjustment under normal operating conditions If a transmission fluid leak occurs visi...

Page 419: ...s The fluid level should be between the HOT upper reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat ing temperature The fluid level is only valid if there is a solid coating of oil is seen on both sides of the dipstick If the fluid is low add as required into the dipstick tube Do not overfill After adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube wait a minimum of two 2 minutes for the oil to f...

Page 420: ...eration in mud sand or water or similar dirty conditions have your brake discs brake linings and axle joints inspected and cleaned as soon as possible This will prevent any abrasive material from causing excessive wear or unpredictable braking action After driving off road completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle Check tires body structure steering suspension and exhaust system for damage ...

Page 421: ...nd ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The m...

Page 422: ...sing 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 powder which will scratch metal and painted surfaces Use of power washers exceeding 1 200 psi 8 274 kPa can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if ...

Page 423: ... possible Your authorized 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 Mopart Wheel Cleaner or select a non abrasive non acidic cleaner Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brus...

Page 424: ...use harsh cleaners or Armorall Use Mopart Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery Leather Seat Care Cleaning Mopart 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 Stub...

Page 425: ...e lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopart Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric defrosters Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements When cleaning the rear view mirror spray cleaner on th...

Page 426: ...e belts need cleaning use Mopart Total Clean a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle 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 FUSE PANEL Interior Fuses The fuse panel is on the lower instrument panel just to the left of the steering column Fuse Panel 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICL...

Page 427: ... Locks B 8 15 Amp Blue Steer Col Lock B ELV Cav ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 9 20 Amp Yellow Pwr Outlet B 10 10 Amp Red Final Drive Control Module FDCM Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning HVAC Switch Bank Transfer Case Switch O H Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning HVAC Relay Rear Park As sist 11 Spare B 12 10 Amp Red Door Mods Mem Sw O H Lamps IP Cour tesy Lamps Glove Box Lamp B MAINT...

Page 428: ...mp Blue Flipper Glass B 19 Spare R S 20 10 Amp Red Sentry Key Remote Entry Module SKREEM Cluster R S Cav ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 21 Spare Acc De lay 22 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper B 24 10 Amp Red Power Distribution Center PDC Relays Final Drive Control Module FDCM Front Control Module FCM R S A580 R S 25 10 Amp Red Shifter Assy BTSI Trans Case Switch ESP ABS Brake Supp Rly Coil R S 428...

Page 429: ... Mini Fuse Description 2 40 Amp Green HID Headlamps 3 50 Amp Green PTC Heater 2 Diesel Only 4 30 Amp Pink Power Outlets 5 50 Amp Red PTC Heater 3 Diesel Only 6 30 Amp Pink Cig Lighter Trail Tow Batt 7 40 Amp Green Power Liftgate Com mander Only 8 40 Amp Green Starter JB Power 9 Spare 10 Spare Power Distribution Center MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 7 ...

Page 430: ...d 15 Spare 16 50 Amp Red ASD 17 30 Amp Pink ABS Pump 18 40 Amp Green Accessory Delay Seats Cav ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 19 40 Amp Green JB Power 20 Spare 21 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump 22 20 Amp Yellow TCM A C Clutch 23 25 Amp Natural Power Inverter 24 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats 25 20 Amp Yellow Final Drive Control Module FDCM 26 15 Amp Blue Brake Lamps 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICL...

Page 431: ... Diesel Only 33 20 Amp Yellow Final Drive Control Module FDCM E Diff 34 Spare 35 20 Amp Yellow Trail Tow Mod BUX Only Cav ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 36 Spare 37 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Switch 38 20 Amp Yellow HID Left 39 20 Amp Yellow HID Right 40 25 Amp Natural Next Generation Con troller NGC Injec tors 41 Spare 42 Spare 43 25 Amp Natural Coils Actuators 44 Spare MAINTAINING YOUR VEH...

Page 432: ...se Description 9 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow Park Lamps 10 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps 12 20 Amp Yellow Front Control Module FCM Batt 4 13 20 Amp Yellow Front Control Module FCM Batt 2 14 20 Amp Yellow Adjustable Pedal 15 20 Amp Yellow Ft Fog Lamps 16 20 Amp Yellow Horn 17 20 Amp Yellow Rear Wiper Integrated Power Module 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 433: ... Description 29 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller ORC R S 30 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller ORC R O VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery You may Remove fuse 27 in the Intelligent Power Module labeled Ignition Off Draw IOD 1 Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery Anytime you store...

Page 434: ...strument Cluster General Illumination 103 Telltale Hazard Light 74 Available only from authorized dealers Exterior Lights Bulb Type Backup Lights 3157K Front Fog Lights 9145 Front Park Turn Light 3157A Front Side Marker W5W Headlights Low Beam 9006 Headlights High Beam 9005 Rear Turn Stop Tail Lights 3157K NOTE Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized deale...

Page 435: ...horized dealer for service WARNING A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of High Intensity Discharge HID headlights when the headlight switch is turned ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop erly See your authorized dealer for service NOTE On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis charge Headlights HID when the headlights are turned on there...

Page 436: ...move from housing 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 437: ... bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Front Fog Light 1 Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle 2 Turn the front fog light bulb 1 4 turn counter clock wise to remove from housing 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 7...

Page 438: ...ontamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal and Back Up Lights 1 Raise the liftgate 2 Remove the two Torx fasteners 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 439: ...e bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the light assembly Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL 1 Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL 2 Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL housing 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket 4 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the CHMSL MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 7 ...

Page 440: ...SAE 5W 30 Synthetic API Certified Low Ash 10 Qts 9 5 Liters Cooling System 3 7 Liter Engine Mopart Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 9 Qts 10 Liters 4 7 Liter Engine Mopart Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 14 5 Qts 13 7 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine Mopart Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 14 5 Qts 13 7 Liters 3 0 Liter Diesel Engine Mopart An...

Page 441: ...e Oil 3 0L Diesel Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W 30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 11106 Mercedes Benz MB 229 31 or 229 51 and ACEA C3 qualified engine oils Oil Filter 3 7 4 7 5 7L Gasoline Engines Mopart Oil Filter P N 05281090 Oil Filter 3 0L Diesel Engine Mopart Oil Filter P N 05175571AA Spark Plugs 3 7L Engine ZFR6F 11G Gap 0 043 ...

Page 442: ...40 Single Speed Only Mopart ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case NV245 Two Speed Only Mopart NV 247 245 Transfer Case Lubricant Axle Differential Front Rear Mopart Synthetic Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 140 API GL5 or equivalent with friction modifier additive Brake Master Cylinder Mopart DOT 3 Brake Fluid SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT...

Page 443: ...rol System Maintenance 444 m Maintenance Schedule Gasoline Engines 444 Required Maintenance Intervals 446 m Maintenance Schedules Diesel Engine 449 Schedule B Diesel Engine 452 Schedule A Diesel Engine 457 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 444: ...s been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GASOLINE ENGINES The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVIC and a single chime wil...

Page 445: ... manual At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu racy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required Once a Month Check tire pressure and look for unusual we...

Page 446: ...are equipped with sixteen spark plugs one set is located on the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is located on the side of the engine The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard plug and must be change every 30 000 miles 50 000 km The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a premium plug and must be changed every 102 000 miles 170 000 km 446 MAINTENANCE SC...

Page 447: ...s replace if necessary 12 000 20 000 12 Inspect the front rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing 18 000 30 000 18 Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months 24 000 40 000 24 Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months 24 000 40 000 24 Inspect...

Page 448: ...mission fluid filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing 60 000 100 000 60 Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing 60 000 100 000 60 Flush and replace the engine coolant 102 000 170 000 60 Replace the ignition cables 4 7L Only 102 000 170 000 102 Repla...

Page 449: ...uired service for your vehicle First is Schedule B It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule Day or night temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Stop and go driving Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 2 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weath...

Page 450: ...top for Fuel Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu racy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent add as required Once a Month Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage Insp...

Page 451: ...filter Inspect the exhaust system Inspect brake hoses Check the engine coolant anti freeze level hoses and clamps Inspect engine accessory drive belts Replace as neces sary Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel filter water separator unit MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 451 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 452: ... Stop and go driving Extensive engine idling Driving in dusty conditions Short trips of less than 10 miles 16 2 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Trailer towing Taxi police or delivery service commercial service Off road or desert driving 452 SCHEDULE B DIESEL ENGINE 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 453: ... proper pressure and correct stowage X X X X X Inspect the engine air filter element Replace as necessary X X X Replace the engine air filter element X X Replace the fuel filter water separator unit X Inspect the brake linings X X Drain the transfer case and refill X Drain and refill the front and rear axles X X SCHEDULE B DIESEL ENGINE 453 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 454: ...the engine air filter element Replace as necessary X X Replace the engine air filter element X X X Replace the fuel filter water separator unit X Replace the engine accessory drive belt X Inspect the brake linings X X X Drain and refill the front and rear axles X X X Drain and refill the transmission fluid and change the filter X Drain the transfer case and refill X 454 SCHEDULE B DIESEL ENGINE 8 ...

Page 455: ...X X X X X X Inspect the engine air filter element Re place as necessary X X X Replace the engine air filter element X X X Replace the engine accessory drive belt X Replace the fuel filter water separator unit X X Flush and replace the engine coolant anti freeze X Inspect the brake linings X X Drain the transfer case and refill X Drain and refill the front and rear axles X X SCHEDULE B DIESEL ENGIN...

Page 456: ...replacement of such component is requested when there is superficial wear bearing clearance or evident grease leak Inspection and service should be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all receipts 456 SCHEDULE B DIESEL ENGINE 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 457: ... X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressure and correct stowage X X X X Inspect the engine air filter element Replace as neces sary X X Replace the engine air filter element X X Replace the fuel filter water separator unit X X Inspect the brake linings X X Drain the transfer case and refill X X SCHEDULE A DIESEL ENGINE 457 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 458: ...ent X X Replace the fuel filter water separator unit X X Flush and replace the engine coolant anti freeze X Replace the engine accessory drive belt X Inspect the brake linings X X Drain the transfer case and refill X X Inspection and service should be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Retain all receipts L The replacement of such component is requested when there is superfic...

Page 459: ...are A List 460 Be Reasonable With Requests 460 m If You Need Assistance 460 m Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 463 m Mopart Parts 463 m Reporting Safety Defects 463 In Canada 464 m Publication Order Forms 464 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 466 Treadwear 466 Traction Grades 466 Temperature Grades 467 9 ...

Page 460: ... 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 461: ...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 462: ...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 463: ...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 464: ...ls 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 comprehens...

Page 465: ...roven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and 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 ...

Page 466: ...f 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction Grades The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades repr...

Page 467: ...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 470: ...e 55 Alarm Panic 24 Alarm Security Alarm 20 190 Alarm System Security Alarm 20 Alignment and Balance 324 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 9 Antenna Satellite Radio 251 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 440 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 138 305 Anti Lock Warning Light 189 Anti Theft System 20 190 Appearance Care 421 Assist Hill Start 147 Audio Systems Radio 241 Auto Down Power Windows 32 Automatic Dimming Mi...

Page 471: ...405 B Pillar Location 314 Brake Assist System 140 Brake Control System Electronic 138 Brake Fluid 414 Brake System 413 Anti Lock ABS 138 305 Fluid Check 414 Hoses 413 Master Cylinder 414 Parking 304 Warning Light 188 Brake Transmission Interlock 285 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 68 Bulb Replacement 434 435 Calibration Compass 205 Camera Rear 156 Capacities Fluid 440 Caps Filler Fuel 346 Rad...

Page 472: ... Safety 69 70 Child Restraint 58 59 63 65 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 62 63 Child Safety Locks 30 Climate Control 258 Clock 215 230 242 244 Cold Weather Operation 276 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 257 Compass 204 Compass Calibration 205 Compass Variance 205 Computer Trip Travel 201 Connector UCI 246 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 246 Console Overhead 157 Contract Service 462 Converter Catalytic...

Page 473: ...w 178 Defroster Windshield 70 259 266 Diagnostic System Onboard 390 Diesel Engine Maintenance 449 Diesel Fuel 344 Diesel Fuel Requirements 344 Digital Video Disc DVD Player 241 Dimmer Switch Headlight 128 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 419 Oil Engine 394 Power Steering 403 Disabled Vehicle Towing 382 Disposal Engine Oil 397 Used Engine Fluids 397 Door Locks 28 Door Locks Automatic 29 Door Opener...

Page 474: ...ottle Control Warning Light 195 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 193 196 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 292 Hazard Warning Flasher 370 Jacking 372 Jump Starting 378 Tow Hooks 381 Emission Control System Maintenance 391 444 Engine Air Cleaner 398 Block Heater 283 Break In Recommendations 68 Compartment 386 387 388 389 Compartment Identification 386 387 388 389 Cooling 407...

Page 475: ...erior Finish Care 422 Fabric Care 423 Filters Air Cleaner 398 Engine Oil 397 Engine Oil Disposal 397 Finish Care 422 Flashers 370 Hazard Warning 370 Turn Signal 188 437 438 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 343 Engine Oil 343 Fuel Requirements 340 342 Replacement Parts 343 Starting 343 Flipper Glass Liftgate 35 Flooded Engine Starting 277 Fluid Capacities 440 Fluid Leaks 70 Fluid Level Checks ...

Page 476: ... Fuel 336 Diesel 344 Filler Cap Gas Cap 346 Gasoline 336 Gauge 195 Hoses 412 Materials Added 339 Octane Rating 336 337 Requirements 440 System Hoses 412 Tank Capacity 440 Fuel Flexible See Flexible Fuel Vehicles Fuel System Caution 339 346 348 Fuses 426 Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 158 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 346 348 391 Gasoline Fuel 336 Gasoline Reformulated 337 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 338 Gau...

Page 477: ...ng 425 On With Wipers 125 Replacing 436 Heated Mirrors 80 Heated Seats 111 113 Heater Engine Block 283 High Beam Indicator 188 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 128 Hill Descent Control 149 Hill Start Assist 147 Hitches Trailer Towing 354 Holder Cup 171 HomeLinkt Garage Door Opener Transmitter 158 Hood Release 122 Hoses 412 Ignition 16 Cables Spark Plug Wires 398 Key 14 16 Wiring System Spar...

Page 478: ...erior Lights 126 129 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 131 Introduction 4 Inverter Power 169 Jack Location 372 Jack Operation 372 375 Jacking Instructions 375 Jump Starting 378 Key Programming 19 Key Replacement 18 Key Sentry Immobilizer 17 Key In Reminder 17 Keyless Entry System 21 Keys 14 Lap Shoulder Belts 37 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 62 63 Lead Free Gasoline 336 Leaks Fluid 70...

Page 479: ...or 151 190 194 Electronic Throttle Control Warning 195 Fog 127 195 437 Four Wheel Drive Indicator 194 Fuses 426 Glow Plug Light 196 Hazard Warning Flasher 370 Headlight Switch 124 Headlights 435 436 Headlights On With Wipers 125 High Beam Indicator 188 Illuminated Entry 21 Instrument Cluster 124 126 Interior 126 129 Lights On Reminder 127 Low Fuel 196 Low Tire 191 Malfunction Indicator Check Engin...

Page 480: ...rgo 176 Loading Vehicle 348 Tires 314 Locks 28 Automatic Door 29 Child Protection 30 Door 28 Power Door 28 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 62 63 Lubrication Body 405 Luggage Rack Roof Rack 179 Lumbar Support 110 Maintenance Free Battery 401 Maintenance Procedures 394 Maintenance Schedule 444 449 Diesel 449 Light Duty Schedule A 457 Light Duty Schedule B 452 Schedule A 457 Schedule B 45...

Page 481: ...P3 Player 241 Multi Displacement Engine System 309 Multi Function Control Lever 123 Navigation Radio 244 Navigation System 244 New Vehicle Break In Period 68 Occupant Restraints 36 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 336 337 Odometer 193 194 Trip 193 Off Pavement Driving Off Road 300 420 Off Road Driving Off Pavement 300 420 Oil Change Indicator 201 Oil Change Indicator Reset 201 Oil Engine 394 Capacity 4...

Page 482: ... 193 371 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 464 Paint Care 421 Paint Damage 421 Panic Alarm 24 Park Sense System Rear 152 Parking Brake 304 Passing Light 128 Pedals Adjustable 134 Personal Settings 206 Pets 67 Pets Transporting 67 Phone Cellular 81 Phone Hands Free UConnect 81 Placard Tire and Loading Information 314 Polishing and Waxing 422 Port Universal Serial Bus USB 241 USB 241 Power Distribution...

Page 483: ...241 258 Radio Satellite 241 244 250 Radio Sound Systems 241 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 131 Rear Axle Differential 415 Rear Camera 156 Rear Cup Holder 171 Rear Heated Seats 113 Rear Park Sense System 152 Rear Seat Folding 115 Rear Window Defroster 178 Rear Window Features 177 Rear Wiper Washer 177 Rearview Mirrors 77 Reclining Front Seats 108 Recorder Event Data 56 Recreational Towing 364 Shifting...

Page 484: ...ver Warning 5 Roof Type Carrier 179 Rotation Tires 325 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 69 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 70 Safety Defects Reporting 463 Safety Information Tire 310 Safety Tips 69 Satellite Radio 241 244 250 Satellite Radio Antenna 251 Schedule Maintenance 444 449 Seat Belt Maintenance 69 Seat Belt Reminder 43 Seat Belts 37 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 41 And Pregnant Women 45 C...

Page 485: ...nt 18 Service Assistance 460 Service Contract 462 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 188 Service Manuals 464 Setting the Clock 215 230 242 244 Settings Personal 206 Shift Lock Manual Override 284 Shifting 284 Automatic Transmission 284 Shoulder Belts 37 Signals Turn 128 188 437 438 SmartBeams 125 Snow Chains Tire Chains 325 Snow Plow 368 Sound Systems Radio 241 Spare Tire 373 Spark Pl...

Page 486: ... Bin 172 Storage Compartment Center Seat 117 Storage Vehicle 269 433 Storing Your Vehicle 433 Sun Roof 165 Sun Visor Extension 81 Sunglasses Storage 158 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 46 Sway Control Trailer 146 Synthetic Engine Oil 397 System Navigation 244 System Remote Starting 26 Tachometer 190 Telescoping Steering Column 133 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 261 Temperature Gauge Engine...

Page 487: ...king 372 Life of Tires 323 Load Capacity 314 315 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 326 Pressure Warning Light 191 Quality Grading 466 Radial 321 Replacement 323 Rotation 325 Safety 70 310 Sizes 311 Spare Tire 373 Spinning 321 Tread Wear Indicators 322 Wheel Mounting 377 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 357 Torque Converter Clutch 291 Tow Hooks Emergency 381 Tow Haul Indicator Light 193 Towing 351 382 Disab...

Page 488: ...Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 25 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 158 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 21 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 21 Tread Wear Indicators 322 Turn Signals 128 188 437 438 UCI Connector 246 UConnect Hands Free Phone 81 Underhood Fuses 429 432 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 466 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 246 Universal ...

Page 489: ...her Adding Fluid 178 Washers Windshield 129 405 Washing Vehicle 422 Waxing and Polishing 422 Wheel Alignment and Balance 324 Wheel and Wheel Trim 423 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 423 Wheel Mounting 377 Wind Buffeting 33 167 Window Fogging 268 Windows 31 Power 31 Windshield Defroster 70 259 266 Windshield Washers 129 Fluid 405 Windshield Wiper Blades 405 Windshield Wipers 129 Wipers Intermittent 131 W...

Page 490: ...REO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER MP3 AUX JACK Operating Instructions Radio ModeOperation Instructions CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play SALES CODE REN MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped Operating Instructions Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped Clock Setting Pr...

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