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Jeep 2008 Commander, Owner'S Manual

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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)

To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.

Service Contract

You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of 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 purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to your contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.

We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your vehicle. Your authorized
dealer has also made a major investment in facilities,
tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely
delighted with your ownership experience. You’ll be
pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty
issues or related concerns.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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Summary of Contents for 2008 Commander

Page 1: ...Commander O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 2008 Commander 81 326 0810 First Edition Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...HICLE 11 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 461 10 INDEX 471 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 4: ...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 5: ... 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 the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics 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 lo...

Page 6: ...pes of vehicles 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 go out of control Because of the higher center of gravity if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some other vehicles may not Do not attempt sharp ...

Page 7: ...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 back of this manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the sy...

Page 8: ...INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...

Page 9: ...ll 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 ide...

Page 10: ...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 12: ...ition Reminder 17 m Sentry Keyt Immobilizer System 17 Replacement Keys 18 Customer Sentry Keyt FOB Programming 19 General Information 20 m Security Alarm System If Equipped 20 To Set The Alarm 21 To Disarm The System 21 m Illuminated Entry 21 m Remote Keyless Entry 22 To Unlock The Doors 22 To Lock The Doors 24 To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass 24 Using The Panic Alarm 24 2 ...

Page 13: ... 32 Wind Buffeting 35 m Liftgate 35 Liftgate Flipper Glass 36 Power Liftgate If Equipped 37 m Occupant Restraints 40 Lap Shoulder Belts 41 Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 42 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 45 Automatic Locking Mode If Equipped 46 Energy Management Feature 46 Seat Belt Pretensioners 47 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlertt 48 Seat Belts And Pregnant Wo...

Page 14: ...stems SRS 50 Child Restraint 61 m Engine Break In Recommendations 71 m Safety Tips 72 Exhaust Gas 72 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 73 Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 2 ...

Page 15: ...r side 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 Wir...

Page 16: ...hicle 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 Three Button FOBIK THINGS...

Page 17: ...ter 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 under ...

Page 18: ...utomatic 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 seconds if an invalid fob is used to start the engine After ...

Page 19: ...ponder 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 NOTE Only fobs that are programmed...

Page 20: ...t no longer than 15 seconds Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key 2 Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds After 10 seconds a chime will sound and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key 3 Insert a blank Sentry Keyt i...

Page 21: ...se undes ired operation SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors liftgate liftgate flipper glass and ignition for unauthorized operation When the alarm is activated the system provides both audible and visible signals The horn headlights and tail lights will sound flash repeatedly for three minutes If disturbance is still present driver s door passenger door other d...

Page 22: ...ething has triggered the system in your absence the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors Check the vehicle for tampering The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your vehicle however you can create conditions where the system will arm unexpectedly If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter once the system is armed after 16 seconds when you pul...

Page 23: ...the ignition switch disables all buttons on that transmitter however the buttons on the remaining trans mitters will continue to work Shifting the vehicle out of PARK disables all transmitter buttons for all Fobs To Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver s door or twice to unlock all doors The turn signal lights will flash to acknowled...

Page 24: ...feature can be turned on or off To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock under 9Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Pro grammable Features in Section 4 of this manual Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock This feature activates the head...

Page 25: ...tings Customer Pro grammable Features in Section 4 of this manual To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass Press the Flipper Glass Trunk Release button on the RKE transmitter two times to release the flipper glass WARNING Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the flipper glass closed when y...

Page 26: ...hen using the RKE transmitter to turn off the panic alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to SENTRY KEYt Customer Key Fob Program ming If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter contact your authorized dealer for details Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery NOTE Perchlorate Mater...

Page 27: ...a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and snap into place General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may ...

Page 28: ...nd some mobile or CB radios REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry RKE trans mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security The system has a targeted range of 328 ft 100 m How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start Shift lever in PARK Doors closed Ho...

Page 29: ...ust be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit REMOTE START Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle To Exit REMOTE START Mode And Drive The Vehicle Before the end of the 15 minute cycle press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Al...

Page 30: ... the doors from inside the vehicle If the plunger is down when the door is closed the door will lock Therefore make sure the key is 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 an...

Page 31: ... doors will not lock The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle until you pull up the lock plungers Automatic Door Locks If this feature is selected your door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle speed is above 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 Inf...

Page 32: ...rized dealer Child Protection Door Lock The rear doors of your vehicle are equipped with child protection locks If you push up on the lever on the open edge of the door 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 out...

Page 33: ...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 Auto Down Both the driver and front passenger window switch has an Auto Down feature Press the window switch past Power Window Switches 32 THINGS TO KNO...

Page 34: ...d 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 stop NOTE If the window runs into any obstacle during the auto closure it will reverse direction and then stop Remove the obs...

Page 35: ...hen pull and hold the switch for one second Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors To disable the window controls on the other doors press the window lockout button To enable the window controls press the window lockout button again Power Window Lock 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 36: ...rs with the 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 WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your pas sengers could be injured by thes...

Page 37: ...the liftgate flipper glass has been opened connec tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass is open WARNING Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the flipper glass closed when you are operating the vehicle Liftgate ...

Page 38: ...essing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate Also the power liftgate may be closed by pressing the Liftgate switch located on the left rear trim near the liftgate opening Pressing once will close the liftgate only This button cannot be used to open the liftgate When the Liftgate button on the Fob with Integrated Key FOBIK is pressed two times and the Lamp Flash...

Page 39: ...rts to open or close NOTE If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position provided it meets sufficient resistance There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position The power liftgate must be ...

Page 40: ...ns within the same cycle the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually If your liftgate is power closing and you put the vehicle in gear the liftgate will continue to power close However vehicle movement may result in a detection of an obstruction WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be ...

Page 41: ...airbags have a multistage inflator design This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity Please pay close attention to the information in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer injuries including fatalities if y...

Page 42: ...li sion the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much...

Page 43: ...it back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap Latch Plate 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 44: ...r 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 are not 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 45: ...ces 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 cannot do its job as well In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you cannot straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on your...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...en ever possible How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 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 combinati...

Page 48: ...t belts are equipped with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a collision This device improves the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper ...

Page 49: ... 8 km h The Enhanced Warning System BeltAlertt can be en abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON or START position The manufacturer does not recom mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System BeltAlertt 1 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and buc...

Page 50: ... not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Seat Belt Extender If 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 no...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 installation on the vehicle roof Do not drill in...

Page 53: ...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 in a rear seat Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle wit...

Page 54: ...odate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under If You Need Assistance in Section 9 of this manual WARNING Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the airbags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags Being t...

Page 55: ...nes if a frontal side or rollover collision is severe enough to require the front and or side airbags to inflate The front airbag inflators are designed to provide different rates of airbag inflation from direc tion provided by the ORC The ORC will detect roll overs not rear impacts The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the STA...

Page 56: ...wheel and the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags Different airbag inflation rates are possible based on collision severity and occupant size The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fol...

Page 57: ...ure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the window bag inflates This especially applies to chil dren The window bag is only about 3 in 8 cm thick when it is inflated The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger and position every one for the best interaction with the front airbag If A Deployment Occurs ...

Page 58: ...rmal by product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s instruc t...

Page 59: ...ng Your Airbag System WARNING Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper or vehicle...

Page 60: ... vehicle data param eters see the following list in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment or near deployment and up to a quarter second of high speed deceleration data during and or after airbag deployment or near deployment EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys or nearly deploys and are otherwise unavailable NOTE A near deployment event occurs when the airbag s...

Page 61: ...al jurisdiction i e pursuant to a warrant A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases such as those maintained by the U S govern ment and various states Data of a potentially sensitive nature such as would identify a particular driver ve hic...

Page 62: ...ity control status Tire pressure monitoring system status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time babies and children too Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems This is the law and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck led up i...

Page 63: ...ing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs 9 kg Two types of child restraints can be used rearward facing infant carriers and convertible child seats The infant carrier is only used rearward facing in the vehicle It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs 9 kg Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing dir...

Page 64: ...r fatal injury to the infant Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint Before buying any restraint system make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards The manufacturer also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it The restraint must be appropriate for your child s weigh...

Page 65: ...icle s 2nd row outboard seating positions you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several times to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out If the belt...

Page 66: ...hild cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap shoulder belt Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend over...

Page 67: ... been avail able for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer add on tether strap kits or retro fit kits You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re straint in any vehicle NOTE When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant res...

Page 68: ...int System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Again carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatba...

Page 69: ...usting the tension of the strap You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars pushing aside the seat cover material Then locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seat where you are placing the chil...

Page 70: ...t is not necessary to use a locking clip If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap shoulder belt will tighten the belt The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight however any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary If the seat belt has an automatic locking retractor pull the belt from...

Page 71: ... the restraint loosens the belt you may need to do something more Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you still can t make the child restraint secure try a different seating position To attach a child restraint tether strap Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on t...

Page 72: ...od is not required for the engine in your vehicle Drive moderately during the first 300 mi 500 km After the initial 60 mi 100 km speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine o...

Page 73: ...e in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for a extended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is rais...

Page 74: ...urned ON If the bulb is not lit during starting have it replaced If the light stays on or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer Defrosters Check operation by selecting the DEFROST mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable S...

Page 75: ...gnal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check the area under the vehicle after overnight parking for fuel coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected the cause should be located and corrected immediately 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 76: ...assenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped 82 Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors 82 Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 83 Lighted Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 83 m Hands Free Communication UConnectt If Equipped 84 Operation 86 Phone Call Features 93 UConnectt System Features 96 Advanced Phone Connectivity 100 Things You Should Know About Your UConnectt System 102 General Informat...

Page 77: ...ped 119 40 20 40 Second Row Folding Seat 120 50 50 Third Row Folding Seat If Equipped 124 m Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 126 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory 127 Memory Position Recall 128 To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory 129 Easy Entry Exit Seat 129 m To Open And Close The Hood 131 m Lights 132 Multifunction Control Lever 132 Battery Saver...

Page 78: ... Wipers And Washers 139 Mist 140 Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System 140 Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped 141 m Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 142 m Adjustable Pedals If Equipped 143 m Electronic Speed Control If Equipped 144 Electronic Speed Control Operation 144 To Activate 145 To Set At A Desired Speed 145 To Deactivate 146 To Resume Speed 146 To Vary The Speed Setting 146 To Accelerate ...

Page 79: ...ator Light 160 m Rear Park Assist System If Equipped 161 Rear Park Assist Sensors 161 Rear Park Assist Warning Display 162 Enable Disable The Rear Park Assist System 164 Service The Rear Park Assist System 164 Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System 165 m Rear Camera If Equipped 165 Turning The Rear Camera On 165 Turning The Rear Camera Off 166 m Overhead Console If Equipped 166 m Garage Door Opener ...

Page 80: ...176 Sunroof Maintenance 176 Ignition Off Operation 176 Sunroof Fully Closed 176 m Command View Skylights If Equipped 176 m Power Outlet 177 Front Power Outlet 177 Rear Power Outlet If Equipped 178 m Power Inverter If Equipped 179 m Cupholders 180 m Cargo Area Features 182 Cargo Load Floor 182 m Rear Window Features 184 Rear Window Wiper Washer 184 Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 185 m Roof Lugga...

Page 81: ...the mirror to the night position toward rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward windshield Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror A light next to the button will indicate when the dimming...

Page 82: ... 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 Dimming Mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 3 ...

Page 83: ...full rearward and normal Driver s And Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with outside automatic dim ming mirrors they will operate when the inside auto matic dimming mirror is on The outside mirrors operate off the inside mirror switch and will automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare when the inside mirror does Power Remote Control Ou...

Page 84: ...or 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 Power Mirror Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 3 ...

Page 85: ...radio UConnectt is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnectt allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g 9Call Mike Work9 or 9Dial 248 555 12129 Your cellular phone s audio is trans mitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnectt system NOTE The UConnectt s...

Page 86: ...ndard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station so UConnectt works no matter where you stow your cellular phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s UConnectt system The UConnectt system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system Only one linked or ...

Page 87: ...olume 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 UConnectt system such as 9CELL9 or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnectt system and to navigate through the UConnectt menu structure Voice commands are required after most UConnectt system prompts You ...

Page 88: ...ny prompt say 9Help9 following the beep The UConnectt system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the UConnectt system from idle simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions All UConnectt system sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say 9Cancel9 ...

Page 89: ...one name You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7 with 1 being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnectt system However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your UConnectt system The priority allows the UConnectt system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are...

Page 90: ...HONE button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say Call 9 The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say the name of the person you want to call For example you can say 9John Doe 9 where John Doe is a previ ously stored name entry in the UConnectt phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phone...

Page 91: ...o the main menu The UConnectt system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that language Phonebook Download UConnectt allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetootht To use this feature press the PHONE button and say Phon...

Page 92: ...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 phonebook entry that you wish to edit Next choose the number designation home work mobile or pager that you wish to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry ...

Page 93: ... the Voice Recognition button while the UConnectt system is playing the desired entry and say 9Delete 9 After you enter the name the UConnectt system will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work mobile pager or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted Delete All Entries in the UConnectt Phonebook Press the PHONE...

Page 94: ... following features can be accessed through the UConnectt 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 UConnectt system Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently in Progress When you r...

Page 95: ...l 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 Calls9 in this section To combine two calls refer to 9Conference Call9 in this section Place Retrieve a Call From Hold To put a call on hold press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep This indicates that the call is on hold To bring the call back from hold press an...

Page 96: ...dent To bring the call back from hold press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep Redial Press the PHONE button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Redial 9 The UConnectt system will call the last number that was dialed from your cellular phone NOTE This may not be the last number dialed from the UConnectt system Call Continuation Call continuation is the...

Page 97: ...h to English Espanol or Francais if so equipped Continue to follow the system prompts to complete language selection After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE After every UConnectt language change opera tion only the language specific 32 name phonebook is usable The paired phone name is not language specific and usable across all languages Em...

Page 98: ...ow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnectt system Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance Press the PHONE button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Towing Assistance 9 NOTE The Towing Assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 1 800 528 2069...

Page 99: ...r cellular phone keypad you can press the Voice Recognition button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word 9Send 9 For example if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 you can press the Voice Recognition button and say 93 7 4 6 Send 9 Saying a number or sequence of numbers followed by 9Send 9 is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer ser...

Page 100: ...ot repeat a phone number before you dial it Press the PHONE button to begin After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep say 9Setup Confirmations 9 The UConnectt system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster and su...

Page 101: ...mute the UConnectt system you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party but the other party will not be able to hear you In order to mute the UConnectt system Press the Voice Recognition button Following the beep say 9Mute 9 In order to un mute the UConnectt system Press the Voice Recognition button Following the beep say 9Mute off 9 Advanced Phone Connectivity Transf...

Page 102: ... phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority To select or delete a paired phone being announced press the Voice Recogni tion button and say Select or Delete Also see the next two sections for an alternate way to select or delete a paired phone Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the...

Page 103: ...ings You Should Know About Your UConnectT System UConnectt Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features press the PHONE button and say UConnectt Tutorial Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the UConnectt system Voice Training feature may be used To enter this training mode follow one of the two following proce du...

Page 104: ...mance adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1 2 in 1 cm gap between the overhead console if equipped and the mirror Always wait for the beep before speaking Speak normally without pausing just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet meters away from you Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period Performance is maximized under low to medium...

Page 105: ...me in the phonebook You can say 9O9 letter 9O9 for 909 zero 98009 must be spoken 9eight zero zero 9 Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Far End Audio Performance Audio quality is maximized under low to me...

Page 106: ...ible top down Bluetootht Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnectt 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 Bluetootht ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait a...

Page 107: ...106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 108: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 3 ...

Page 109: ...108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 110: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3 ...

Page 111: ...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 UConnectt Tutorial try again voice training work yes 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 112: ...a stressful situation take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice commands may be negatively af fected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions and all attention should be kept on the roadway ahead Failure to ...

Page 113: ...g to FM radio you can speak commands from the disc menu or from the FM radio menu When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be prompted to repeat it To hear the first...

Page 114: ...g Wave or Radio Medium Wave if equipped To switch to the AM band say AM or RADIO AM In this mode you may say the following commands FREQUENCY to change the frequency NEXT STATION to select the next station PREVIOUS STATION to select the previous station RADIO MENU to switch to the radio menu MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu Radio FM To switch to the FM band say FM or RADIO FM In this mode you ...

Page 115: ...adio menu MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say DISC In this mode you may say the following commands TRACK to change the track NEXT TRACK to play the next track PREVIOUS TRACK to play the previous track MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode say MEMO In this mode you may say the following commands NEW MEMO to record a new m...

Page 116: ...raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the UConnectt system Voice Training feature may be used 1 Press the VR hard key speak System Setup and once you are in that menu then speak Voice Training This will train your own voice to the system and will improve recognition 2 Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnectt System...

Page 117: ...could be injured Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked Front Seat Adjustment Recline To adjust the seatback lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat lean back and release the lever at the desired position To return the seatback lift the lever lean forward and release the lever WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting agains...

Page 118: ...upport Adjustment The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located on the right side of the driver s seat and on the left side of the passenger s seat if equipped Moving the lumbar control lever fore and aft increases or decreases 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 switc...

Page 119: ...eat does not have an up down adjustment Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear Adjustable 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 ...

Page 120: ...ce will select high level heat ing Pressing the switch a second time will select low level heating Pressing the switch a third time will shut the heating elements off When high temperature heating is selected the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated The heat output then drops to the normal high temperature level If high level he...

Page 121: ...oid heated seat surfaces coming in contact and potential seat over heating ALWAYS ensure that the seat heater is in the OFF position amber lights indicate High Low Off before placing any of the seats into a folded flat position if equipped 40 20 40 Second Row Folding Seat Fold and Tumble Second Row Seat The left center or right side of the second row seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo...

Page 122: ... the outer second row seats in the tumbled position The outer second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury Seatback Release Lever UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3 ...

Page 123: ...f sitting in the third row seat pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward Fold and Tumble Seat Release Strap 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 124: ...Folding Middle Seatback Second Row Seat 1 Pull the release strap 2 Lower the center seatback Release Strap Folding Center Seatback UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3 ...

Page 125: ...ng Seat If Equipped To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the third row seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room 1 Open the tailgate 2 Push the seatback release handle toward rear of vehicle and lower the seatback using the pull strap Armrest Second Row Seat 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 126: ...r Seat 1 Open the tailgate 2 Detach pull strap from back of seat and pull seatback upward until it locks into place Reattach strap 3 Close the tailgate Seatback Release Handle Pull Strap UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3 ...

Page 127: ...r panel can be used to recall the driver s seat driver s outside mirror adjustable brake and accelerator pedals and radio station preset settings Your Remote Keyless Entry transmitters can also be programmed to recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed Your vehicle may have been delivered with two Remote Keyless Entry transmitters One or both transmitters can be linked to either ...

Page 128: ...river s seat recliner and driver s sideview mirror to the desired positions 4 Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions 5 Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set 6 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key 7 Press and release the S SET button located on the driver s door 8 Within five seconds press ...

Page 129: ...ot in PARK a message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC To recall the memory settings for driver one press memory button number 1 on the driver s door or the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmit ter linked to memory position 1 To recall the memory setting for driver two press memory button number 2 on the driver s door or the UNLOCK button on the Remo...

Page 130: ...E Once programmed all transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time Refer to Remote Linked to Memory under 9Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Pro grammable Features9 in Section 4 for more information Easy Entry Exit Seat This feature provides automatic driver s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the vehicle There are ...

Page 131: ...e seat is already positioned closer than 0 9 in 23 mm forward of the rear stop At this position there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit Entry Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry Exit position NOTE The Easy Entry Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory The Easy Entry Exit feature is enabled or later disabled thr...

Page 132: ...t 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 Underhood Safety Latch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 3 ...

Page 133: ... light interior courtesy dome lights and optional fog lights Battery Saver Feature Exterior Interior Lights If the multifunction control lever is left in the interior light position parking light position or the headlight position when the ignition switch is moved to the OFF position the battery saver feature will automatically turn off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes Normal o...

Page 134: ...control lever in the A Auto position the headlights will turn on and off based on the surrounding light levels Headlights On Automatically With Wipers If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights it also has this customer programmable feature When your headlights are in the automatic mode and the engine is running they will automatically turn on when the wiper system is on If your vehicle...

Page 135: ... low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view NOTE If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is re placed the SmartBeam mirror must be re aimed to ensure proper performance See your local authorized dealer To Activate 1 Select Auto Headlamp Low High Beams Low High Beam Refer to EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Section 4 of this manual 2 Turn the end of the multifunction control lever t...

Page 136: ...n of the control to the first detent above the dimmer range Rotating the control to the second detent above the dimmer range turns the interior lights on Rotating the control to the Off extreme bottom position disables all the interior lights even when the doors and liftgate are open While in the Off position the instrument panel lighting is at the lowest light level and may not be suitable for ni...

Page 137: ...ndard headlight system NOTE Proper aim and adjustments of the front fog lights should be made to prevent excessive glare for other drivers Turn Signals Move the multifunction control lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down...

Page 138: ... to the Off position after the ignition switch is turned OFF Only the headlights will illuminate during this time Refer to EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Section 4 to turn this feature On Off or set the time interval Interior Lights The interior lighting consists of courtesy lights mounted below the instrument panel an overhead console light assembly which contains both driver and passenge...

Page 139: ... 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 Courtesy Reading Lights 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 140: ...sitive Intermittent Wiper System in this section For information on the rear wiper and washer refer to Rear Window Features in this section NOTE Always remove any buildup of snow that pre vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the OFF position If the windshield wiper switch is turned off and the blades cannot return to the OFF position damage to the wiper motor may occur Windshield Wi...

Page 141: ...d with the defroster before and during windshield washer use Mist Use this feature when weather conditions make occa sional usage of the wipers necessary Pull down and release the control lever for a single wiping cycle Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System Use one of the five intermittent wiper speeds when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desi...

Page 142: ...tivity Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when not using the system NOTE The rain sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the LOW or HIGH speed position The rain sensing feature may not function properly when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind shield Use of Rain Xt or products containing wax or silicone may reduce rain sensor performance A customer programm...

Page 143: ...oved out of the NEUTRAL position TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The tilt telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column To unlock the steering column push the control handle downward toward the floor To tilt the ste...

Page 144: ...ntrol of the vehicle ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel The adjustable pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position The position of the brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted without compromising s...

Page 145: ...cle In Reverse Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 for more information CAUTION Do not place any article under the adjustable pedal s or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls Pedal travel may become lim ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal s path ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged this de...

Page 146: ...d accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set 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 ...

Page 147: ...E ACCEL once will result in a 2 mph 3 km h 3 7L and 4 7L engines or a 1 mph 2 km h 5 7L engine speed increase Each time the lever is tapped speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will increase speed by 6 mph 10 km h 3 7L and 4 7L engines or 3 mph 5 km h 5 7L engine To decrease speed while speed control is ON push down and hold SET DECEL Release the lever when the desired speed is re...

Page 148: ...d with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes ABS Anti Lock Brake System TCS Traction Control System BAS Brake Assist System 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...

Page 149: ...safety or the safety of others TCS Traction Control System 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 d...

Page 150: ...ce 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 sp...

Page 151: ...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 152: ...nded 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 ESP TCS Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the...

Page 153: ...n 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 ...

Page 154: ...omentarily 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 five seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running Afte...

Page 155: ...y and the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed in the PARK position from any other position and then moved out of the 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 ...

Page 156: ...d out of the 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 v...

Page 157: ...t 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 system will release brake...

Page 158: ...e 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 acceleration manually activa...

Page 159: ...ations and is available in 4WD LOW range only To enable HDC transfer case must be in 4WD LOW range press the HDC switch If the HDC switch is pressed when the vehicle is not in 4WD LOW range the light in the switch will flash for five seconds and HDC will not be enabled When HDC is properly enabled the message HILL DESCENT CONTROL will appear in the EVIC and the light in the switch will be illumina...

Page 160: ... set speed about 0 3 mph 0 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 is ...

Page 161: ...with the engine running a malfunc tion 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 ESP TCS Indicator Light and the ESP BAS Warning Light come ...

Page 162: ... REVERSE If the Rear Park Assist System is enabled at this shift lever position the system will be active until the vehicle speed is increased to approxi mately 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 ar...

Page 163: ... position the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for about one second Each side of the warning display has six yellow and two red LEDs The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the red LED is ON The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yellow LEDs when it is ON and detecting no obstacles The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstac...

Page 164: ... 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 NOTE The Rear Park Assist system will MUTE the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

Page 165: ...e 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 defective the instrument cluster will actuate a sin...

Page 166: ... vehicle is put into 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 ri...

Page 167: ... screen appears again Turning the Rear Camera Off 1 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 dis abled OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The overhead console contains an optional universal garage door opener Home...

Page 168: ...ighting or home security systems The HomeLinkt unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLinkt buttons are located in the overhead console and contain one two or three dots lines desig nating the different HomeLinkt channels NOTE HomeLinkt is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLinkt Buttons UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 3 ...

Page 169: ...es 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 Exhaust gas can cause seri ous injury or death Programming HomeLinkT Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLinkt buttons erase all channel...

Page 170: ...hand held transmitter button until the EVIC display changes from CHANNEL TRAINING to CHANNEL TRAINED Then release both the HomeLinkt and hand held trans mitter buttons If the EVIC display states DID NOT TRAIN repeat Step 3 If the signal is too weak replace the battery in the original hand held transmitter It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases The garage door may open and close while...

Page 171: ...otor in the garage locate the learn or training button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door 6 Firmly press and release the learn or training button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer NOTE There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after t...

Page 172: ... 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 device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor If you are having difficulties programming a gara...

Page 173: ...rn 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 Program ming HomeLinkt Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle To do this press and hold the ...

Page 174: ...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 175: ...pment may result in serious injury or death In an accident there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow fingers or other body parts or any object to project through th...

Page 176: ...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 177: ...f 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 remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off Opening either front door will cancel this feature Sunroof Fully...

Page 178: ...TLET Front Power Outlet To the left and right of the convenience tray lower center of instrument panel is an outlet for electrically powered accessories Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access the outlet Roller Shade UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 3 ...

Page 179: ...Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being...

Page 180: ...to power small appliances and electronics Press the power inverter switch located on the upper switch bank to turn the power on to the outlet Press the switch again to turn the power off NOTE When the power inverter switch is pressed there will be a delay of approximately one second before Power Inverter Power Inverter Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 3 ...

Page 181: ... 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 cause an electric shock and failure CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders In the center console there are two cupholders for the front seat passengers Front Cupholders 180 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 182: ...e top surface will not be flush with the console surface Cupholders Second Row Seat The second row seat has two cupholders in the center armrest Lower the center armrest Refer to Seats in this section Press the front of the cupholder and the cup holder will come out of the armrest Cupholders Second Row Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 3 ...

Page 183: ...he 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 Cupholders Third Row Seat 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 184: ...surface of the tray 2 Pull up on loop s and twist 90 degrees so they are parallel to the slotted hole in tray 3 Lift tray over loop s and reposition tray 4 Pull up on loop s and twist 90 degrees so they are perpendicular straight up to the slotted hole in tray Rear Storage Cover Cargo Load Floor UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 3 ...

Page 185: ...y up or 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 times before returning to the set position If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned OFF the wiper will automatically return to the Park position If the liftgate flipper glass is open connection to the rear window wiper is int...

Page 186: ...in the button will illuminate to indicate the rear window de froster is ON The defroster automatically turns off after about 10 minutes of operation CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster do not use scrapers sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water ROOF LUGGAG...

Page 187: ...ont with the wind trip toward the front of the vehicle as shown below For improved windnoise performance when cross rails are not in use place them in detent positions 1 first detent from the front of the vehicle and 4 second detent from the rear of the vehicle as indi cated with a unique feature on the side rails The grab handles A on the back of the vehicle if equipped are not to be used as a to...

Page 188: ...and secure the load appropriately Long loads which extend over the windshield such as wood panels or surfboards should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack Wind forces due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic can add sudden upward loads This is especially true on large flat ...

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Page 190: ...ion Center EVIC 203 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 205 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 208 Trip Functions 208 Compass Display 211 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 213 System Status 217 m Radio General Information 218 Radio Broadcast Signals 218 Two Types Of Signals 219 Electrical Disturbances 219 AM Reception 219 FM Reception 219 4 ...

Page 191: ...io With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack 236 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 236 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 242 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 244 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 247 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 247 m Sales Code REN Multimedia System If Equipped 248 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio If Equipped 249 Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If E...

Page 192: ... Browse Mode 258 m Satellite Radio If Equipped REN REQ RER RES Radios Only 259 System Activation 259 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 260 Selecting Satellite Mode 260 Satellite Antenna 260 Reception Quality 261 Operating Instructions Satellite Mode 261 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 263 Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VESt If Equi...

Page 193: ...enance 267 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 268 m Climate Controls 268 Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System If Equipped 268 Automatic Temperature Control If Equipped 271 Rear Climate Control If Equipped 277 Operating Tips 280 Operating Tips Chart 282 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 194: ...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 193 4 ...

Page 195: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 196: ...s indicated 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...

Page 197: ...ight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition 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...

Page 198: ...his 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 Indi...

Page 199: ... low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a signifi cantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency a...

Page 200: ...eplacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels TPMS...

Page 201: ... range If the pointer remains on HOT H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately 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 Informa...

Page 202: ...orcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed 18 Seat Belt Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON this light will turn on for five to eight 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 seat belt remains unbuckled the Seat Belt Warning Li...

Page 203: ... the engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed into the 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 authorized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required...

Page 204: ...Liters this light will come on and remain on until fuel is added The Low Fuel Warning Light may turn on and off again especially during and after hard braking accelerations or turns This occurs due to the shifting of the fuel in the tank Also a single chime will sound ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display It...

Page 205: ... 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 206: ...CTIVE 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 OPEN...

Page 207: ...ith 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 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INS...

Page 208: ...nly 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 UNLOCK TO OPERATE Power Liftgate Models Only PUT IN PARK TO OPERATE Power Liftgate Models Only FUNCTION DISABLED Power Liftgate Models Only CLOSE LIFTGLASS Power Liftgate Models Only OBSTACLE DETECTED Power ...

Page 209: ...n 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 indicator...

Page 210: ...o 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 e...

Page 211: ...rding 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 mi 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a text display of LOW FUEL This display wil...

Page 212: ... once to clear the resettable function being dis played To reset all resettable functions press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed func tion Reset ALL will display during this three second window Compass Display The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing Press and release the COMPASS TEMPERATURE butt...

Page 213: ...FUNCTION SELECT button to start 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 betw...

Page 214: ...e zone number dis plays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map 5 Press and release the COMPASS TEMPERATURE button to exit Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 4 ...

Page 215: ...ctt section of this manual for details Auto Door Locks When YES Y is selected all of the doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph 24 km h To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until YES Y or NO N appears Auto Unlock On Exit When YES Y is selected all of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PAR...

Page 216: ...ll flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the Sound Horn with Lock feature To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until YES Y or NO N 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 ex...

Page 217: ...ill automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until YES Y or NO N appears When NO N is selected the system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation Easy Entry Exit Seat Available with Memory Seat Only This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mo...

Page 218: ... unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter To make your selection press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until OFF 30 sec 60 sec or 90 sec appears Hill Start Assist To make your selection press and release the FUNC TION SELECT button until YES Y or NO N appears Display Units of Measure In The EVIC odometer and navigation system if equipped can be changed between English and Metric u...

Page 219: ...OTE Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI kPa or BAR RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals The radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions Like any system however automo tive radios have performance limitations due to mobile operation and natural phenomena which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning To help you unders...

Page 220: ...he frequency variations that carry the FM signal AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning power lines and neon signs FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia tions interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out leaving the reception relatively clear which is the major feature of FM ...

Page 221: ... Press the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned ON the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Button...

Page 222: ...tt in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With UConnectt message will display on the radio screen Phone Button UConnectt Hands Free Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands Free Phone UConnectt feature if equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnectt in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with o...

Page 223: ...t message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in AM FM or Satellite if equipped frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone Bala...

Page 224: ...the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Musi...

Page 225: ...y Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name The Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset stat...

Page 226: ...ill display the following Subtitle Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc if equipped Audio Stream Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages if supported on the disc if equipped Angle Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc if equipped NOTE The available ...

Page 227: ... not listed then scroll down and select 9other 9 Enter the four digit country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select Audio Language If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio language effective only if the language is supported by the disc You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecti...

Page 228: ...ton on the remote control to select desired title to play NOTE The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc If changes are made to these settings after a disc is loaded changes will not be effective Also the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the customer preferred settings AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes SET Button To Set the Pushbutton...

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

Page 230: ...he EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number 1 6 where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show 9EJECTING DISC9 when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio The disc can be ejected with the radio...

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

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

Page 233: ...aylist 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 times for playback of MP3 WMA files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take long...

Page 234: ... after five seconds INFO Button DISC Mode for MP3 WMA Play Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll 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 three seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the...

Page 235: ...Auxiliary Mode No function EJECT Button Auxiliary Mode No function TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds RW FF Auxiliary Mode No function SET Button Auxiliary Mode No function Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition ...

Page 236: ...Dolbyt Laboratories 9Dolbyt9 and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technol ogy that is protected by U S patents and other intellec tual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorize...

Page 237: ...ontrol knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume l...

Page 238: ... Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 Voice Recognition Button UConnectt Hands Free Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands Free Phone UConnectt feature if equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnectt in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With UConnectt message will d...

Page 239: ...utton knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button For vehicles equipped with satellite radio press the SETUP button use the TUNE SCROLL control to select SET CLOCK and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio press the SETUP button and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 INFO Button Press t...

Page 240: ...se the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rea...

Page 241: ...ountry Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform 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 240 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 242: ...he TUNE SCROLL control knob again to save changes AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM modes SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 to 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If ...

Page 243: ...s 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 into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display If a CD does not go into the slot more than an i...

Page 244: ...econds 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 convertible or soft top models if equipped SEEK Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning of the current selecti...

Page 245: ...e compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran domly selected track Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supporte...

Page 246: ...tension Level 2 31 including a separator 9 9 and a three character extension Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 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 playback may r...

Page 247: ...layback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 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 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to ...

Page 248: ...elapsed time9 priority mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to 9elapsed time9 display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette pl...

Page 249: ...ocated on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate The REN Multimedia system contains a radio CD DVD player USB port a 20 gigabyte hard drive HDD and a JukeBox virtual CD changer Sirius Satellite Radio is optional The 6 5 in 16 5 cm touch screen allows for easy menu selection A 20 gigabyte HDD allows uploads of music and photos from CDs or through the USB port The Gracenote database finds the ...

Page 250: ...Satellite Radio If Equipped Refer to your Radio specific user s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 For Hands Free Phone Communication UConnectt Voice Recognition System VR refer to Hands Free Communication UConnectt in Section 3 Operating Instructions Hands Free Co...

Page 251: ...roceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the multimedia system 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 When this feature is on a check mark will appear in the box next to the words Daylight Savings Touch the screen where the words Daylight Savings are dis played to change the current setting Show Time if Radio is Off When s...

Page 252: ...he menu 5 Touch the screen where the word Save is displayed SALES CODE RER MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED NOTE The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate The RER Multimedia system contains a radio Sirius Satellite Radio player navigation system CD DVD player USB port 20 gigabyte hard drive HDD and the UConnectt Hands Free Bluetootht cellular system NOTE If your vehicl...

Page 253: ... to the vehicle 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 include direct tune music type selections traffic messaging optional easy store presets parental lockout for VESt if equ...

Page 254: ...re displayed at the top of the screen touch the bottom of the screen where the words User Clock are displayed The GPS time setting menu will appear on the screen 4 Touch the screen where the words Set Time Zone are displayed The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen 5 Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears If you do not see a time zone that you want to ...

Page 255: ...he screen where the words GPS Time are displayed The user clock time setting menu will appear on the screen 4 To move the hour forward touch the screen where the word Hour with the arrow pointing upward is dis played To move the hour backward touch the screen where the word Hour with the arrow pointing down ward is displayed 5 To move the minute forward touch the screen where the word Min with the...

Page 256: ...vailable through MOPARt See your authorized dealer for details Using this feature the iPodt audio can be played on the vehicle s sound system providing metadata Track Title Artist Al bum etc information display on radio the iPodt can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play Browse and List the iPodt contents the iPodt battery charges when plugged into the UCI connector Connecting The iPodT De...

Page 257: ...he scroll wheel on the iPodt mobile digital device Turning it clockwise forward by one click while playing a track skips to the next track Turning it counterclockwise backward by one click during the first two seconds of the track will jump to the previous track in the list and turning this button at any other time in the track will jump to the beginning of the current track RW Rewind Button Press...

Page 258: ... button will take you to the next screen of data for that track Once you have seen all of the screens the last press of the INFO button 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 five seconds of each track in the current list and then forward to the next s...

Page 259: ...he radio display press the TUNE SCROLL knob to select and start playing 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 jus...

Page 260: ...genre listing on your iPodt SATELLITE RADIO IF EQUIPPED REN REQ RER 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 Satellite Radio This service offers over 130 channels of music sports news entertainment and programming for chil dren directly from its satellites and...

Page 261: ...s the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen ESN SID Access With RER REN Radios While in SAT mode press the MENU button on the radio faceplate Next touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will be displayed Selecting Satel...

Page 262: ...lacing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage Operating Instructions Satellite Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new chann...

Page 263: ...sic Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button...

Page 264: ...Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to ...

Page 265: ...t available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska Refer to your Video Entertainment System VES t RER Navigation or REN Multimedia User Manuals for de tailed operating instructions VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SALES CODE XRV IF EQUIPPED The optional VES Video Entertainment System con sists of a LCD liquid crystal display screen a battery powered remote control and two headsets Refer to your VE...

Page 266: ...Lowering the Display Screen Remote Control Location UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 4 ...

Page 267: ...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 pushbutton 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 P...

Page 268: ...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 w...

Page 269: ...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 270: ...ial Mode Control The mode control rotary knob on the right 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 grill...

Page 271: ...r condi 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 Recirculatio...

Page 272: ...ort 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 te...

Page 273: ...OTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic control operation How ever if the driver and or passenger temperature knobs are set to the full hot or full cold positions the air temperature out of the ducts will be full hot or full cold respectively With the temperature setting in these posi tions the system does not attempt automatic comfort control Air Condit...

Page 274: ...pressing the Recirculation button How ever under certain conditions in automatic the system is blowing air out of the defrost vents When these conditions are present and the Recirculation button is pressed the indicator will flash and remain off This tells you that you are unable to go into Recirculation mode at this time If you would like to go to Recircu lation mode you must first move your mode...

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Page 276: ...he 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 de...

Page 277: ...cludes an LED that illuminates when manual operation is selected NOTE To manually control the air conditioning the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position Recirculation 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...

Page 278: ...et passenger side and two panel outlets in the rear quarter trim on each side The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and upper outlets If rear heating cooling is desired press the Rear On Off Switch located in the upper switch bank above the controls and select Floor Bi Level or Panel from the Rear Control Panel right knob located on the right rear quarter trim panel Rear On Off Swit...

Page 279: ... it can only be turned on and off All control of the rear system must be performed by the rear occupants Rear Blower Control The left knob on the Rear Control Panel has four posi tions Off and a range of three blower speeds This allows the third row seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle Rear Control Panel 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 280: ...to have control of the rear temperature as follows When the temperature knob is in the cold Blue position cold air will be delivered from the outlets As the temperature knob is turned towards the hot Red position the air will get warmer Rear Mode Control Floor Air flows through the floor outlet located on the right side of the rear floor into the rear seating area Bi Level Air flows through both t...

Page 281: ...ogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the defrost mode Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non filming cleaning solution vinegar and water works very well will 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 ...

Page 282: ...ulation system When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions it may use partial Recirculation A C mode to provide additional comfort Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months make sure 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 s...

Page 283: ...Operating Tips Chart 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 284: ...r If Equipped 290 m Automatic Transmission 291 Shift Lock Manual Override If Equipped 291 Brake Transmission Interlock System 293 Five Speed Automatic Transmission 293 Gear Ranges 293 Rocking The Vehicle 299 m Four Wheel Drive Operation 300 Quadra Trac It Operating Instructions Precautions If Equipped 300 Quadra Trac IIt Operating Instructions Precautions If Equipped 301 Shift Positions 302 5 ...

Page 285: ...09 After Driving Off Road 309 m Parking Brake 310 m Anti Lock Brake System 312 m Power Steering 315 m Multi Displacement System MDS 5 7L Engine Only 316 m Tire Safety Information 316 Tire Markings 316 Tire Identification Number TIN 320 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 321 m Tires General Information 325 Tire Pressure 325 Tire Inflation Pressures 326 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 328 Radial...

Page 286: ...quirements 345 3 7 4 7L Engines If Equipped 345 5 7L Engines If Equipped 345 Reformulated Gasoline 346 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 346 MMT In Gasoline 347 Materials Added To Fuel 347 Fuel System Cautions 347 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 348 m Flexible Fuel 4 7L Engine Only If Equipped 349 E 85 General Information 349 Ethanol Fuel E 85 350 Fuel Requirements 350 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V...

Page 287: ...ailer Hitch Classification 362 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 363 Trailer And Tongue Weight 364 Towing Requirements 365 Towing Tips 369 m Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 371 Towing 2WD Models 371 Towing Quadra Trac It Single Speed Transfer Case 4WD Models 371 Towing Quadra Trac IIt Quadra Drive IIt 4WD Models 371 m Snow Plow 375 286 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 288: ...ition A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather interior heat buildup 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 shift lever Accidents can a...

Page 289: ...osition 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 Weather below 220 F ...

Page 290: ...be dangerous 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 ignition switch to the START position and ...

Page 291: ... three wire exten sion cord Use the heater when temperatures below 0 F 18 C are expected to last for several days 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 WARNING Remember...

Page 292: ...ft lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal Shift Lock Manual Override If Equipped Your ve...

Page 293: ...intain firm pressure on the brake pedal 4 Using the screwdriver reach into the manual override opening Press and hold the shift lock lever down 5 Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position 6 The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer if the shift lock manual override has been used 292 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 294: ...ge wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating This is especially important when the engine is cold If there is a need to restart the engine be sure to cycle the key to the LOCK position before restarting Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the engine if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first PARK This gear position supplements the park...

Page 295: ...UTRAL when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running The engine may be started in this range Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle NOTE Towing the vehicle coasting or driving for any other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in severe transmission damage Refer to Recreational Towing in Section 5 and Towing a Disabled Vehicle in Section 6 of t...

Page 296: ...RIVE and are in 5th gear the first tap to the left will display 5 Another tap to the left will shift the transmission into 4th gear On vehicles equipped with 4 7L or 5 7L engines use of ERS or TOW HAUL mode also enables an additional underdrive gear which is not normally used during through gear accelerations This additional gear im proves vehicle performance and cooling capability when towing a t...

Page 297: ...ctivated transmission has reached normal operating tempera ture NOTE If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem peratures the transmission may not shift into Overdrive and will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature Normal operation will resume when the transmission fluid temperature has risen to a suitable level Refer also to the Note under torque conv...

Page 298: ...f the accelerator pedal is fully depressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph 56 km h When To Use TOW HAUL Mode If Equipped When driving in hilly areas towing a trailer carrying a heavy load etc and frequent transmission shifting oc curs press the TOW HAUL switch This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting When ...

Page 299: ...he LOCK position 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds then restart the en gine 5 Move the shift lever to the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation If the problem persists PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will continue to oper ate Only 2nd gear 3 7L engine or 3rd gear 4 7L and 5 7L engines will be available in the DRIVE position Have the transmi...

Page 300: ...engine coolant are warm NOTE If the vehicle has not been driven in several days the first few seconds of operation after shifting the transmission into gear may seem sluggish This is due to the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into the transmission This condition is normal and will not cause damage to the transmission The torque converter will refill within five seconds of shifti...

Page 301: ...er than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Quadra Trac IT Operating Instructions Precautions If Equipped The Quadra Trac It is a single speed HI range only transfer case which provides convenient full time four wheel drive No driver interaction is required The Brake Traction Control System BTC which combines standard ABS and Traction Control provides resistan...

Page 302: ...three times that of the 4WD 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 circumference on each wheel Any difference will adversely affect shifting and cause damage to the transfer case Because four wheel drive provides improved traction there is a tenden...

Page 303: ...tion and maxi mum pulling power for loose slippery road surfaces only Do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h Shifting Procedures 4WD HI to 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph 0 to 5 km h key ON or engine running shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and raise the transfer case T handle The 4WD LOW indicator light in the instrument cluster will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is ...

Page 304: ...RES message will flash from the EVIC Electronic Vehicle 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 co...

Page 305: ...NEUTRAL shift is complete A 4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL message will display on the EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual 5 Repeat Steps 1 to 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 ...

Page 306: ...plings 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 than...

Page 307: ... of driving through water there are a number of precautions 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 inc...

Page 308: ...ing through deep water inspect your vehicle fluids and lubricants engine oil transmission oil axle transfer case to assure the fluids have not been contami nated Contaminated fluid milky foamy in appearance 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 tr...

Page 309: ...akes are required to control vehicle speed apply them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the tires WARNING If the engine stalls you lose forward motion or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade never attempt to turn around To do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle Always back care fully straight down a hill in REVERSE gear Never back down a hill in NEUTRAL using only th...

Page 310: ...eck for damage That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle Check tires body structure steering suspension and exhaust system for damage Check threaded fasteners for looseness particularly on the chassis drivetrain components steering and sus pension Retighten them if required and torque to ...

Page 311: ...wheels for impacted material Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake pull the lever up as firmly as possible When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster will light To release the parking brake pull up slightly press the center button then...

Page 312: ...jury Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dan gerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the shift lever Do not leave the key in the ignition A child could operate power windows other co...

Page 313: ...l vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer WARNING Significant over or under inflation of tires or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss of braking effectiveness The ABS conducts a low speed self test at about 12 mph 20 km h If you have your foot lightly on the brake while this...

Page 314: ... increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never b...

Page 315: ...overheat the brakes and result in unpredictable braking action longer stopping dis tances or brake damage When descending mountains or hills repeated brak ing can cause brake fade with loss of braking control Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission or locking out overdrive whenever pos sible Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm up which could cause rear wheels to spi...

Page 316: ...upted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers NOTE Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system Upon initial start up in cold w...

Page 317: ...tting off four of the engine s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required NOTE The MDS system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE P Passenger Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards P Metric tires have the ...

Page 318: ...ic tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High flotation ti...

Page 319: ...tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code 9R9 means radial construction 9D9 means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 318 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 320: ...tions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum lo...

Page 321: ...fies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week...

Page 322: ...r 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 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire And Loading Information Placard STARTING AND OPERATING 321 5 ...

Page 323: ...he statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should 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 ...

Page 324: ...our vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capaci ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seatin...

Page 325: ...324 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 326: ...s and can cause accidents Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure Overinflation 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 Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail su...

Page 327: ...and overinflation 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 of ...

Page 328: ...ire 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 in th...

Page 329: ...RNING High speed driving with your vehicle at or above 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 poorl...

Page 330: ...lode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35 mph 55 km h when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as...

Page 331: ...ited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Protect tires...

Page 332: ...u may have on tire specifications or capability WARNING Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics result ing in changes to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension c...

Page 333: ...tire and wheel out of balance Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE CHAINS Only models fitted with 235 65R17XL extra load tires have sufficient tire to body clearance to allow use of tire chains Install chains on rear tires only Follow these recommendations to guard against damage and exces sive tire and chain wear Do not install tire chains or traction...

Page 334: ...ar patterns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On Off Road type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to main tain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving Refer to Mainte...

Page 335: ...se Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mi 1 km after a three hour period Refer to the Tires General Information in this section for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicl...

Page 336: ...ved The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h to receive this information For example your vehicle has a recommended cold parked for more than three hours tire pressure of 35 psi 241 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 30 psi 207 kPa a tempera ture drop to 20 F 7 C will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 26 psi 17...

Page 337: ...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 338: ...electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module Four Tire P...

Page 339: ... on solid when a system fault is detected The system fault will also sound a chime If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios 1 Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilit...

Page 340: ... for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid For each subsequent ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle i...

Page 341: ... size spare tire can be used in place of any of the four road tires A low spare tire will set the SPARE LOW PRES SURE 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...

Page 342: ...ated 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 Warning 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 thr...

Page 343: ...em 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 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM senso...

Page 344: ...itoring Telltale Light as long as none of road tires are below the low pressure warning threshold The EVIC will also display a Spare Low Pressure text message and the graphic display will show a tire pressure value in place of the flashing low tire pressure value NOTE If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly it does not have a tire pressure monitoring...

Page 345: ...he EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operati...

Page 346: ...conomy and performance when using high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane range of 87 to 89 The manufacturer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance The use of premium gasoline is not recommended Under normal conditions the use of premium gasoline will not provide a benefit over high quality regular and mid grade gaso line and in some circumstances may result in poorer perf...

Page 347: ... reformulated gaso line Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended ...

Page 348: ... even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu lated gasoline Materials Added To Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under norm...

Page 349: ... additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless g...

Page 350: ...7L ENGINE ONLY IF EQUIPPED E 85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve hicles only These vehicles can be identified by a unique yellow fuel filler cap gas cap that states Ethanol E 85 Unleaded Gasoline and by the FLEXFUEL badge that will be located on the body of your vehicle This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles Please refer...

Page 351: ...le and could cause serious personal injury Never have any smok ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame Fuel Requirements Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or E 85 fuel or any mixture of these two E 85 Badge 350 ST...

Page 352: ...y experience hard starting and rough idle following start up even if the above recommendations are followed Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 and Gasoline Vehicles Whether operating the vehicle on an E 85 ethanol fuel or unleaded gasoline the engine oil requirements are the same Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Section 7 of this manual for the proper quality and viscosity e...

Page 353: ...ways be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com patible parts CAUTION Replacing fuel system components with non ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85 in your vehicle It will cause difficulty in cold start ing and may affect drivability ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler doo...

Page 354: ...ting cap could let impurities into the fuel system Also a poorly fitting aftermar ket cap can cause the 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 Location STARTING AND OPERATING 353 5 ...

Page 355: ...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 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose improperly installed or damaged a CHECK GASCAP message will be displayed in the EVIC Electronic Vehicle Infor...

Page 356: ... Never add fuel when the engine is running Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel cap is removed or the tank filled 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 B pillar This label contains the month and year of manufacture...

Page 357: ...ight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded Each axle s GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity axle springs tires or wheels Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for in creased du...

Page 358: ...mer cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been ex ceeded The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over front and rear axle Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR If so weight must be shifted from f...

Page 359: ... this manual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and trailer tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed...

Page 360: ...either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Trailer Tongue Weight TW The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases it should not be less than 10 or more than 15 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum width of the fron...

Page 361: ... cross winds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distrib uting load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier trailer tongue weights TW and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration loading to comply with gross axle weight rating GAWR require ments WARNING An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system m...

Page 362: ...Weight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System STARTING AND OPERATING 361 5 ...

Page 363: ...ould be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max GTW towable 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 ...

Page 364: ...9 kg 4 7L 4x2 8 665 lbs 3 930 kg 35 sq ft 3 25 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 4 7L 4x4 8 900 lbs 4 037 kg 35 sq ft 3 25 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg 350 lbs 159 kg 4 7L w Trailer Tow Group IV 4x2 11 900 lbs 5 398 kg 64 sq ft 5 95 sq m 6 500 lbs 2 948 kg 650 lbs 295 kg 4 7L w Trailer Tow Group IV 4x4 11 900 lbs 5 398 kg 64 sq ft 5 95 sq m 6 500 lbs 2 948 kg 650 lbs 295 kg 5 7L 4x2 12 620 lbs 5 7...

Page 365: ...f the Gross Trailer Weight GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Consider the following items when computing the weight on the front rear axles of the vehicle...

Page 366: ...eight 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 mi 805 km of vehicle operation Doing so may damage your vehicle During the first 500 mi 805 km of trailer towing limit your speed to 50 mph 80 km h Perform the maintenance l...

Page 367: ...axle engine 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 veh...

Page 368: ... 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 load car...

Page 369: ...is 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 ...

Page 370: ...trical 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 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 5 ...

Page 371: ...es of continuous operation Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 of this manual for transmission fluid change intervals NOTE Check the transmission fluid level before tow ing Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not 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 can get back...

Page 372: ... not allowed This model does not have a NEUTRAL position in the transfer case Towing Quadra Trac IIT Quadra Drive IIT 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 recreational towing NOTE The transfer case must be in the NEUTRAL position and the transmission must be in the ...

Page 373: ... a pen etc for four seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress The lamp will stop blinking stay on solid when the NEUTRAL shift is complete A 4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL message will display on the EVIC Electronic Vehicle Information Center Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual 5 Start the engine 6 Shift the transmissio...

Page 374: ...e is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into PARK refer to steps 7 and 8 above Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Turn the ignition key ON engine off 3 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL 4 Shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL Hold down the NEUTRAL pin switch with a pen etc for four seconds until the LED la...

Page 375: ...ay be required to avoid gear clash WARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position The parking brake s...

Page 376: ...d 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 WARNING Do not add a snow plow winches or any other aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle This could adversely affect the functioning of the airbag system and you could be injured STARTING AND OPERATING 37...

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Page 378: ...ats 379 m Jacking And Tire Changing 380 Jack Location 380 Spare Tire Stowage 381 Spare Tire Removal 381 Preparations For Jacking 382 Jacking Instructions 383 m Jump Starting 386 m Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 389 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 390 2WD Models Only 390 4WD Models Only 390 6 ...

Page 379: ...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 378 WHAT TO DO IN...

Page 380: ...urning 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 HOT H pull over and stop the...

Page 381: ...e 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 a compartment behind the third row seat Refer to Cargo Area Featur...

Page 382: ...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 counterclockwise 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 383: ...reas set the parking brake and place the gear selector in 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 exa...

Page 384: ...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 Jack Warning Label WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 6 ...

Page 385: ... 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 384 WHAT TO DO IN E...

Page 386: ... 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 95 ft lbs 130 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station 10 Lower the jack to it s fully closed position WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forwa...

Page 387: ...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 large quantities of water A battery generates hydrogen ...

Page 388: ... 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 the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine...

Page 389: ... 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 390: ...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 391: ...or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph 48 km h or farther than 15 mi 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 the v...

Page 392: ...uel Filler Cap Message 398 m Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 398 m Replacement Parts 400 m Dealer Service 400 m Maintenance Procedures 401 Engine Oil 401 Drive Belts Check Condition And Tension 404 Spark Plugs 404 Spark Plug Wires 404 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 405 Catalytic Converter 405 Crankcase Emission Control System 407 Maintenance Free Battery 407 7 ...

Page 393: ...ions 420 Brake System 420 Front Rear Axle Fluid 423 Transfer Case 423 Automatic Transmission 424 Maintenance After Off Road Driving 427 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 428 m Fuse Panel 433 Interior Fuses 433 Underhood Fuses Power Distribution Center 436 Underhood Fuses Integrated Power Module 439 m Vehicle Storage 440 m Replacement Bulbs 441 m Bulb Replacement 442 Head Light 442 Fron...

Page 394: ... 445 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lights 446 Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL 448 m Fluids And Capacities 449 m Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 450 Engine 450 Chassis 451 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 7 ...

Page 395: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 396: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4 7L MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 7 ...

Page 397: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 398: ...tor 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 authorized 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 ec...

Page 399: ...g 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 the problem is detected twice in a row the system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off See your a...

Page 400: ... 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 means that your vehicle s OBD system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I M station b The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until...

Page 401: ...re the designed performance 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 authorized dealer has the qualified service person nel special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for yo...

Page 402: ...occur it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a ...

Page 403: ... DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils Engine Oil Viscosity SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures This engine oil improves low temperature starting and ...

Page 404: ...n leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi tives Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle Used oil and oil filters indiscriminately discarded can present a problem to the environment Contact your local authorized dealer...

Page 405: ...Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts cracks glazing or frayed cords and replaced if there is indication of damage which could result in belt 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 e...

Page 406: ... near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air induction system air cleaner hoses etc removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the converter as an emission control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con...

Page 407: ...ems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine...

Page 408: ...g operating conditions Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depends on freedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits As vehicle mileage builds up the PCV valve and passages may accumulate deposits If a valve is not working properly replace it with a new valve DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE Check ventilation hose for indication of damage or plugging depos...

Page 409: ...han 12 Volts Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and identi...

Page 410: ...the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information Book for additional warranty information The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure To avoid risk of perso...

Page 411: ...g system requires the use of MOPARt Hydraulic System Power Steering Fluid P N 05142893AA or equivalent which meets DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 10838 CAUTION Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF or other types of power steering fluids when servicing the power steering system of this vehicle Damage to the power steering system can result from the use of the wrong power steering fluid...

Page 412: ... steering system Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat tracks doors tailgate and hood hinges should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet easy operation and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the appli cation of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be remove...

Page 413: ... washer fluid level will be indicated When the sensor detects a low fluid level the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and the WASHER FLUID LOW message will be displayed The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoi...

Page 414: ...cle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri cation or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust ga...

Page 415: ...lant 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 for brittle rubber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks With the engine at normal op...

Page 416: ...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 water alone or alcohol bas...

Page 417: ...anic Additive Technology HOAT antifreeze coolant When adding antifreeze coolant The manufacturer recommends using MOPARt Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant and distilled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only high purity water such ...

Page 418: ...ted and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety precau tion Never add antifreeze coolant when the en gine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do ...

Page 419: ...or antifreeze coolant freeze point or replacing antifreeze coolant Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional antifreeze coolant is needed to main tain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stoppe...

Page 420: ...oning keep the front of the condenser clean also Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance poor gas mileage and increased emissions Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical d...

Page 421: ...uld be periodically inspected Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for suggested service intervals WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You wouldn t have your full braking capacity in an emerge...

Page 422: ... there is any evidence of cracking scuffing or worn spots the hose should be replaced immediately Eventual deterioration of the hose can take place resulting in a possibility of a burst failure WARNING Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure You could have an accident If you see any signs of cracking scuffing or worn spots have the brake hoses replaced immediately Brake Master Cylinder ...

Page 423: ...tial boiling point or is unidentified as to specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking You could have an accident WARNING Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois...

Page 424: ... fluid type Transfer Case Fluid Level Check Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks If a fluid leak is found the transfer case fluid level can be checked by removing the filler plug located on the back side of the transfer case The fluid level should be at 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 o...

Page 425: ... It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the pre scribed level using the recommended fluid CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turer s recommended fluid may 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 filt...

Page 426: ... fluid may cause deterio ration in transmission 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 Genuine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does not require adjustment under normal ...

Page 427: ...id 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 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 minutes for the oil to fully drain into the...

Page 428: ...tion 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 the tires body structure steering suspension and exhaust system for damage...

Page 429: ...and 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 ...

Page 430: ...ing 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 y...

Page 431: ...as 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 nonabrasive non acidic cleaner Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle bru...

Page 432: ... harsh cleaners or Armorall Use MOPARt Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery Leather Seat Care And 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 Stu...

Page 433: ...the 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 rearview mirror spray cleaner on t...

Page 434: ... 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 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433...

Page 435: ... B 8 Spare B 9 20 Amp Yellow Pwr Outlet B Cav ity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 10 10 Amp Red Final Drive Control Module FDCM Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning HVAC Rear Heated Seat Switch Transfer Case Switch O H Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning HVAC Relay Rear Park Assist 11 Spare B 12 10 Amp Red Door Mods Mem Sw O H Lamps IP Cour tesy Lamps Glove Box Lamp B 13 10 Amp Red Autowipe R ...

Page 436: ...9 Spare R S 20 10 Amp Red Sentry Key Remote Entry Module SKREEM Cluster R S BUX Trailer Tow 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 MAINTAINING ...

Page 437: ...e 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 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 438: ... 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 30 Amp Pink Wiper Motor 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 MAINTAINING YOUR VE...

Page 439: ...e 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 438 MAINTAINING YOU...

Page 440: ...ption 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 Fog Lamps Ex port Only Integrated Power Module MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 7 ...

Page 441: ...e 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 stor...

Page 442: ...trument Cluster General Illumination 103 Telltale Hazard Light 74 Available only from authorized dealers Exterior Lights Bulb Type Backup Lights 3057K 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 3057K NOTE Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer...

Page 443: ...nger into each hole of the headlamp cover and pull upward to unsnap the rear edge of the cover from the two upper lamp mounting brackets Slide the cover rearward to disengage the front edge from beneath the tab on the top near the front of the lamp housing 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 444: ...ulb and base straight out from the opening in the reflector 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 1 Low Beam Bulb 2 High Beam Bulb 3 Front Park Turn Signal Bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 7 ...

Page 445: ...ift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield Access to the bulb can be gained through the wheel liner hole 3 Reach through the access hole to access the park turn signal bulb socket on the bottom of the front lamp unit housing 1 Low Beam Bulb 2 High Beam Bulb 3 Front Park Turn Signal Bulb 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 446: ...he 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 Front Fog Light 1 Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right 2 Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front wheel to unsnap and lift the cover over the access hole in the front of the wheel house splash shield Ac...

Page 447: ...ht out from the opening in the housing 7 Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket 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 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal and Backup Lights 1 Raise the liftgate 2 Remove the two push pins that secure the rear lam...

Page 448: ...d far enough away to access the bulbs 4 Firmly grasp the appropriate bulb socket on the back of the rear lamp unit housing and turn 1 4 turn coun terclockwise to unlock it 5 Disconnect the electrical connector 6 Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening in the housing 1 Rear Backup Lamp Bulb 2 Rear Park Stop Lamp Bulb 3 Rear Park Turn Signal Bulb 4 Rear Side Marker Lamp Bulb MAINTAINI...

Page 449: ...life If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol 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 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 450: ...API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 3 7 Liter Engine MOPARt Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 9 Quarts 8 5 Liters 4 7 Liter Engine MOPARt Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 14 5 Quarts 13 7 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine MOPARt Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 14 5 Quarts 13 7 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle fille...

Page 451: ...uirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Oil Filter All Engines MOPARt Oil Filter P N 05281090 Spark Plugs 3 7L Engine ZFR6F 11G Gap 0 043 Spark Plugs 4 7L Engine Upper Bank FR8TE2 Gap 0 040 Lower Bank FR8T1332 Gap 0 050 Spark Plugs 5 7L Engine REC14MCC4 Gap 0 043 Fuel Selection 3 7L and 4 7L En gines 87 Octane Fuel Selection ...

Page 452: ... 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 4 is acceptable Use only rec ommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir This system requires the use of MOPARt Hydraulic System Power Steer ing Fluid P N 05142893A...

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Page 454: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance 454 m Maintenance Schedule Gasoline Engines 454 Required Maintenance Intervals 456 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 455: ...as 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 wi...

Page 456: ...in Section 4 of this 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...

Page 457: ...ne 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 mi 50 000 km The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a premium plug and must be changed every 102 000 mi 170 000 km 456 MAINTENANCE SCHED...

Page 458: ...0 12 Inspect the brake linings 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 mi 20 000 km or 12 months 24 000 40 000 24 Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 mi 20 000 km or 12 months 2...

Page 459: ...transmission 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 fre quent trailer towing 60 000 100 000 60 Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary 90 000 150 000 90 Flush and replace the engine coolant 102 000 170 000...

Page 460: ...0 Replace accessory drive belt s 3 7L 4 7L and 5 7L en gines 120 000 200 000 120 WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 459 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E ...

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Page 462: ... Need Assistance 463 DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center 464 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 464 In Mexico Contact 464 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 465 Service Contract 465 m Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 466 m Mopart Parts 466 m Reporting Safety Defects 467 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 467 In Canada 467 9 ...

Page 463: ...m Publication Order Forms 468 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 469 Treadwear 469 Traction Grades 469 Temperature Grades 470 462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 464: ... 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 authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are ...

Page 465: ...r s Cus tomer 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 Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 DaimlerC...

Page 466: ...n 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 purchas...

Page 467: ...wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION U S Vehicles Only See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler s warranties applicable to this vehicle MOPART PARTS MOPARt fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from your authorized dealer They will...

Page 468: ...etween you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your veh...

Page 469: ...rward language with illustrations dia grams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia grams charts and detailed illustrations These practi cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by st...

Page 470: ... these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear 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 signifi...

Page 471: ... laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead 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...

Page 472: ...INDEX 10 ...

Page 473: ... 59 73 196 Airbag Maintenance 58 Alarm Panic 24 Alarm Security Alarm 20 197 Alignment and Balance 332 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 9 Antenna Satellite Radio 260 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 449 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 147 312 Anti Lock Warning Light 196 Anti Theft System 197 Appearance Care 428 Arming Theft System Security Alarm 21 Assist Hill Start 156 Assistance Towing 97 Audio Systems Radi...

Page 474: ...ts Drive 404 Belts Seat 41 Body Mechanism Lubrication 411 B Pillar Location 321 Brake Assist System 149 Brake Control System Electronic 147 Brake Fluid 421 Brake System 420 Anti Lock ABS 147 312 Fluid Check 421 Hoses 420 Master Cylinder 421 Parking 310 Warning Light 195 Brake Transmission Interlock 293 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 71 Bulb Replacement 441 442 Calibration Compass 212 Camera ...

Page 475: ... Safety 73 Child Restraint 61 62 67 69 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 66 67 Child Safety Locks 31 Climate Control 268 Clock 221 238 249 253 Cold Weather Operation 288 Command View Skylights 176 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 267 Compass 211 Compass Calibration 212 Compass Variance 212 Computer Trip Travel 208 Connector UCI 255 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 255 Console Overhead 166 Contract Service...

Page 476: ...Service 400 Defroster Rear Window 185 Defroster Windshield 73 269 275 Diagnostic System Onboard 397 Digital Video Disc DVD Player 248 251 Dimmer Switch Headlight 136 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 426 Oil Engine 401 Power Steering 410 Disabled Vehicle Towing 390 Disarming Theft System 21 Disposal Engine Oil 403 Used Engine Fluids 403 Door Locks 29 Door Locks Automatic 30 Door Opener Garage 167 D...

Page 477: ...rottle Control Warning Light 202 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 200 203 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 299 Hazard Warning Flasher 378 Jacking 380 Jump Starting 386 Tow Hooks 389 Emission Control System Maintenance 398 454 Engine 71 Air Cleaner 405 Block Heater 290 Break In Recommendations 71 Compartment 394 395 396 Compartment Identification 394 395 396 Cooling 414 Exh...

Page 478: ...System 413 Extender Seat Belt 49 Exterior Finish Care 429 Fabric Care 430 Filters Air Cleaner 405 Engine Oil 403 Engine Oil Disposal 403 Finish Care 429 Flashers 378 Hazard Warning 378 Turn Signal 195 444 446 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range 352 Engine Oil 351 Fuel Requirements 349 350 Replacement Parts 352 Starting 351 Flipper Glass Liftgate 36 Flooded Engine Starting 289 Fluid Capacities 44...

Page 479: ...le 299 Front Axle Differential 423 Front Heated Seats 119 Fuel 345 Filler Cap Gas Cap 352 Gasoline 345 Gauge 202 Hoses 420 Materials Added 347 Octane Rating 345 Requirements 449 System Hoses 420 Tank Capacity 449 Fuel Flexible See Flexible Fuel Vehicles Fuel System Caution 347 353 355 Fuses 433 Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 167 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 352 354 398 Gasoline Fuel 345 Gasoline Reformul...

Page 480: ...3 Bulb Replacement 442 Cleaning 432 On With Wipers 133 Replacing 442 Heated Mirrors 83 Heated Seats 119 Heater Engine Block 290 High Beam Indicator 195 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 136 Hill Descent Control 158 Hill Start Assist 156 Hitches Trailer Towing 362 Holder Cup 180 HomeLinkt Garage Door Opener Transmitter 167 Hood Release 131 Hoses 419 Ignition 16 Cables Spark Plug Wires 404 Key...

Page 481: ...ior Lighting 137 Interior Lights 135 137 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 140 Introduction 4 Inverter Power 179 Jack Location 380 Jack Operation 380 383 Jacking Instructions 383 Jump Starting 386 Key Programming 19 Key Replacement 18 Key Sentry Immobilizer 17 Key In Reminder 17 Keyless Entry System 22 Keys 14 Lap Shoulder Belts 41 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 66 67 Lead Free Gasolin...

Page 482: ...tability Program ESP Indicator 160 197 201 Electronic Throttle Control Warning 202 Fog 136 202 445 Four Wheel Drive Indicator 201 Fuses 433 Hazard Warning Flasher 378 Headlight Switch 133 Headlights 442 Headlights On With Wipers 133 High Beam Indicator 195 Illuminated Entry 21 Instrument Cluster 133 135 Interior 135 137 Lights On Reminder 135 Low Fuel 203 Low Tire 198 Malfunction Indicator Check E...

Page 483: ...ehicle 355 Tires 321 Locks 29 Automatic Door 30 Child Protection 31 Door 29 Power Door 30 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH 66 67 Lubrication Body 411 Luggage Rack Roof Rack 185 Lumbar Support 117 Maintenance Free Battery 407 Maintenance Procedures 401 Maintenance Schedule 454 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 195 398 Manual Service 468 Memory Feature Memory Seat 126 Memory Seat 1...

Page 484: ...em 251 New Vehicle Break In Period 71 Occupant Restraints 40 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 345 Odometer 200 201 Trip 200 Off Pavement Driving Off Road 306 427 Off Road Driving Off Pavement 306 427 Oil Change Indicator 208 Oil Change Indicator Reset 208 Oil Engine 401 Capacity 449 Change Interval 402 Dipstick 401 Disposal 403 Filter 403 Filter Disposal 403 Identification Logo 402 Materials Added to 4...

Page 485: ...rake 310 Passing Light 137 Pedals Adjustable 143 Personal Settings 213 Pets 71 Pets Transporting 71 Phone Cellular 84 251 252 Phone Hands Free UConnect 84 251 252 Placard Tire and Loading Information 321 Polishing and Waxing 429 Port Universal Serial Bus USB 248 251 USB 248 251 Power Distribution Center Fuses 436 Door Locks 30 Inverter 179 Lift Gate 37 Mirrors 82 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet...

Page 486: ...System 141 Rear Air Conditioning 277 Rear Axle Differential 423 Rear Camera 165 Rear Cup Holder 180 Rear Heater 277 Rear Park Sense System 161 Rear Seat Fold and Tumble 120 Rear Seat Folding 120 124 Rear Window Defroster 185 Rear Window Features 184 Rear Wiper Washer 184 Rearview Mirrors 80 Reclining Front Seats 116 Recorder Event Data 59 Recreational Towing 371 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral...

Page 487: ...otation Tires 333 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 73 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 73 Safety Defects Reporting 467 Safety Exhaust Gas 39 Safety Information Tire 316 Safety Tips 72 Satellite Radio 248 249 251 252 259 264 Satellite Radio Antenna 260 Schedule Maintenance 454 Seat Belt Maintenance 73 Seat Belt Reminder 48 Seat Belts 41 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 45 And Pregnant Women 49 Child Re...

Page 488: ...entry Key Programming 19 Sentry Key Replacement 18 Service Assistance 463 Service Contract 465 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 195 Service Manuals 468 Setting the Clock 221 238 249 253 Settings Personal 213 Shift Lock Manual Override 291 Shifting 291 Automatic Transmission 291 Shoulder Belts 41 Signals Turn 136 195 444 446 Skylights Command View 176 SmartBeams 134 Snow Chains Tire ...

Page 489: ...stem Controls 266 Storage 440 Storage Vehicle 281 440 Storing Your Vehicle 440 Sun Roof 174 Sun Visor Extension 84 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 50 Sway Control Trailer 155 Synthetic Engine Oil 403 System Navigation 251 System Remote Starting 27 Tachometer 197 Telescoping Steering Column 142 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 271 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 200 Tether Anchor Child Restr...

Page 490: ...s 330 Load Capacity 321 322 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 334 Pressure Warning Light 198 Quality Grading 469 Radial 328 Replacement 331 Rotation 333 Safety 73 316 Sizes 318 Spare Tire 381 Spinning 329 Tread Wear Indicators 329 Wheel Mounting 385 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 364 Torque Converter Clutch 298 Tow Hooks Emergency 389 Tow Haul Indicator Light 200 Towing 358 390 24 Hour Towing Assistance ...

Page 491: ...Indicator 202 Shifting 291 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 25 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 167 Transmitter Programming Remote Keyless Entry 22 Transmitter Remote Keyless Entry RKE 22 Tread Wear Indicators 329 Turn Signals 136 195 444 446 UCI Connector 255 UConnect Hands Free Phone 84 251 Underhood Fuses 436 439 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 469 Universal Consumer Interfa...

Page 492: ... 5 Warnings and Cautions 8 Warranty Information 466 Washer Adding Fluid 185 Washers Windshield 139 412 Washing Vehicle 429 Waxing and Polishing 429 Wheel Alignment and Balance 332 Wheel and Wheel Trim 430 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 430 Wheel Mounting 385 Wind Buffeting 35 176 Window Fogging 280 Windows 32 Power 32 Windshield Defroster 73 269 275 Windshield Washers 139 Fluid 412 Windshield Wiper Bla...

Page 493: ...Commander O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 2008 Commander 81 326 0810 First Edition Printed in U S A ...

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