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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

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Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped . . . 261

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Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

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Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

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Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266

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Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 272

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Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 272

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STARTING AND OPERATING

Summary of Contents for 2009 COMPASS

Page 1: ...COMPASS 2009 owner s manual ...

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

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 329 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 389 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 407 10 INDEX 417 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

Page 6: ...your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts and is interested in your satisfaction ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types 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 vari...

Page 7: ...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 Owner s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the symbols th...

Page 8: ...6 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 9: ...lt in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the vehicle registration and title Vehicle Identification Number INTRODUCTION 7...

Page 10: ...IFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death 8 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 11: ...ed 15 To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel 15 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 15 䡵 Sentry Key威 16 Replacement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 18 General Information 19 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm System If Equipped 19 To Set The Security Alarm 19 To Disarm The System 20 Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual Override 20 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped 20 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 21 2 ...

Page 12: ...KE Transmitter Battery Replacement 25 䡵 Door Locks 26 Manual Door Locks 26 Power Door Locks 27 Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors If Equipped 31 䡵 Power Windows If Equipped 32 Power Window Switches 32 Auto Down 33 Window Lockout Switch 34 䡵 Liftgate 34 䡵 Occupant Restraints 36 Lap Shoulder Belts 37 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 42 Second Row Center Lap Shoulder Belt Operating ...

Page 13: ...Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 48 Event Data Recorder EDR 58 Child Restraint 60 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 68 䡵 Safety Tips 69 Exhaust Gas 69 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 69 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Page 14: ...ed dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission If Equipped 1 Place the shift lever in PARK 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC Accessory position 3 Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position 4 Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder Vehicle Key 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 15: ...this safety feature is inoperable The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seri ously or fatally injured Do not leave the keys in the ignition A child could operate power windows other controls o...

Page 16: ...ehicle unattended Manual Transmission 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC Accessory position 2 Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position 3 Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder Ignition Switch Positions 1 LOCK 3 ON 2 ACC ACCESSORY 4 START 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 17: ...thout the ignition key If the steering wheel is moved approximately a half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition switch the steering wheel will lock To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel With the engine running turn the steering wheel upside down turn off the engine and remove the key Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock engages To Release The Ste...

Page 18: ...peration after turning on the ignition switch the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics In addition if the Vehicle Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine Either of these conditio...

Page 19: ... Key威 is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat tended At the time of purchase the original owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN Keep the PIN in a secure location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys Du...

Page 20: ...10 seconds a chime will sound In addition the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Key威 into the ignition switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds After 10 seconds a single chime will sound In addition the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing To indicate that progr...

Page 21: ... including interference that may cause undes ired operation VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors hood liftgate and ignition switch for unauthorized operation If something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm the horn will sound for 30 seconds and flash the lights for 60 sec onds If the triggering device is not deactivated the horn will sound again...

Page 22: ...icle with a valid Sentry Key威 will disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm A valid key is one that is programmed to your vehicle A valid key will disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm an invalid key will allow the engine to run for two seconds and stop Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger REMOTE KEYLESS...

Page 23: ...r s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to RKE Unlock under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the fol...

Page 24: ... the RKE transmitter The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the EVIC Refer to Illuminated Ap proach under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle In formation Center EVIC in Section 4 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter to lock all doors and liftgate The turn signal lights will flash...

Page 25: ...arm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock Unlock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit ter This feature can be turned on or turned off To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped with the EVIC r...

Page 26: ... and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph 8 km h or greater NOTE When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the PANIC button a second time you ...

Page 27: ... five years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter military base and some mobile or CB radios RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032 1 If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw remove the screw With the RK...

Page 28: ...tall and tighten the screw until snug DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle If the plunger is down when the door is closed the door will lock Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door WARNING For personal security and safety in the event of an accident lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when y...

Page 29: ...ays remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver s door panel Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate NOTE To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open A ch...

Page 30: ... or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped in Section 4 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition switch 2 Within 15 seconds cycle the ignition...

Page 31: ...TRAL or PARK 4 The driver s door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped in Section 4 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Auto Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure 1 Cl...

Page 32: ...with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Within 15 seconds cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position do not start the engine 3 Within 30 seconds depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors 4 A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming 5 Repe...

Page 33: ... Rear Doors If Equipped Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position Child Protection Door Lock Location Child Protection Door Lock Function THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 2 ...

Page 34: ...emergency exit with the system engaged move the lock plunger up unlocked position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver s door trim panel control all the door windows There are single window Power Window Switch Location 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 35: ...ncel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen ter EVIC in Section 4 of this manual WARNING Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch Occupants particularly unattended children can become entrapped by the window...

Page 36: ...gate To unlock the liftgate insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right manual lock models only The liftgate can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors The central locking unlocking feature if equipped can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder Once unlocked the liftgate can be ope...

Page 37: ...cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the...

Page 38: ...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 much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle ...

Page 39: ...king the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat...

Page 40: ...can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat next to your arm Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide...

Page 41: ...ap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Continued Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2 ...

Page 42: ...r belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together 4 Position the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap belt portion pull up on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt...

Page 43: ...fortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt...

Page 44: ...age you ll prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Second Row Center Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap shoulder belt features a three point seat belt with a mini latch and buckle which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded The mini buckle ...

Page 45: ...in the right rear side trim panel 2 Grasp the mini latch plate and pull the belt over the seat 3 Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint Mini Latch Stowage Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2 ...

Page 46: ...e seat Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap 6 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt Connecting Mini Latch To Buckle 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 47: ... belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision 8 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 9 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled Detaching Mini Latch and Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 2 ...

Page 48: ...ant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC refer to information on Airbags in this section Like the front airbags the pretensioners are single use items After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners both must be replaced Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System Belt...

Page 49: ...tch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re buckling the seat belt It may be necessary to retract the seat belt 4 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position A single chime will sound to signify that you have success fully completed the programming BeltAlert威 can be reactivated by repeating this procedure NOTE Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated the Seat...

Page 50: ...part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint...

Page 51: ...on collision severity This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags they are located above the side windows Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG Front Airbags and Knee Bolsters 1 Driver and Passenger Airbag 2 Knee Boltser Side Curtain Airbag Location THINGS TO KNOW B...

Page 52: ...airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions Continued WARNING Continued If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags 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 into the roof of the vehi...

Page 53: ... erly Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Children 12 years old and younger should ride buck led up in the rear seat 2 Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position 3 Children that are...

Page 54: ...rbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided in the If You Need Customer Assistance section in 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 A...

Page 55: ...nt Restraint Controller ORC determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate The front airbag inflators are de signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation from direction provided by the ORC This ORC will detect rollover The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions...

Page 56: ...nter of the steering wheel and the passenger 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 may be possible based on colli sion severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper passenger side of the instrument panel s...

Page 57: ...ted 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 The airbag system is designed to deploy when the ORC detects a moderate to severe collision to help restrain the driver and front passenger and then to immediately deflate NOTE A frontal collision that is not severe e...

Page 58: ...or cleaning It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have been deployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airbags can t protect you in another colli sion Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deploy...

Page 59: ... on or behind the knee impact bolster It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in an impact While the airbag system is designed to be mainte nance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer...

Page 60: ... accident investigation the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC such investigations may be requested by customers insurance carriers government officials and professional crash researchers such...

Page 61: ...dentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data parameters that may be recorded Diagnostic trouble code s and warning light status for electronically controlled safety systems including the airbag system Airbag disable light status if equipped Time of ai...

Page 62: ...ger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front seat WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a missile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no...

Page 63: ...p to about 20 lbs 9 kg Convertible child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direction than infant carriers do so they can be used rearward facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9kg but are younger than one year old Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the fron...

Page 64: ...nt shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint A rearward facing child restraint...

Page 65: ... tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to Automatic Locking Mode In the rear seat you may have trouble tightening the lap shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buc...

Page 66: ...e you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor You will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor age system called LATCH which stands for Lower An chors and Tether for CHildren The LATCH system pro vides for the instal...

Page 67: ...ther anchorage have been available for some time In fact many child restraint manufacturers will provide add on tether strap kits for some of their older products Tether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor ages wil...

Page 68: ...n the vehicle Installing the Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Many but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side with each having a hook or connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward facing infant rest...

Page 69: ...rectly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap 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 the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback should use the lap shoulder belt in a rear seat Make sure that the child is upright in the seat The lap portion sho...

Page 70: ... 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 oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate...

Page 71: ...gh speed WARNING If you are required to drive with the deck lid liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays and loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disa...

Page 72: ...side The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires including spare for proper pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high...

Page 73: ... s Side 76 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 76 Power Mirrors If Equipped 77 Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 79 Sun Visor Sliding Feature 79 䡵 Hands Free Communication UConnect威 If Equipped 79 Operation 81 Phone Call Features 89 UConnect威 System Features 92 Advanced Phone Connectivity 97 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect威 System 99 General Information 107 3 ...

Page 74: ...Head Restraints 115 Heated Seats If Equipped 116 Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat 117 Folding Rear Seat 118 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 119 䡵 Lights 121 Multifunction Lever 121 Headlights Parking Lights And Instrument Panel Lights 121 Lights On Reminder 122 Fog Lights If Equipped 122 Daytime Running Lights DRL If Equipped 123 Turn Signals 123 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 124 Flash To Pass 124 O...

Page 75: ...red Speed 131 To Deactivate 132 To Resume Speed 132 To Vary The Speed Setting 132 Manual Transaxle 133 To Accelerate For Passing 133 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 134 Programming HomeLink威 135 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 138 Using HomeLink威 138 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button 139 Security 139 Troubleshooting Tips 139 General Information 140 䡵 Power Sunroof If Equipped 140 Opening...

Page 76: ...d 145 䡵 Storage 147 Glove Compartment And Storage Bin 147 Door Storage If Equipped 148 䡵 Cupholders 149 䡵 Console Features 150 䡵 Cargo Area Features 151 Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight If Equipped 151 Cargo Cover If Equipped 152 Removable Load Floor 153 Cargo Tie Down Loops 153 Fold Down Speakers If Equipped 154 䡵 Rear Window Features 154 Rear Window Wiper Washer 154 Rear Window D...

Page 77: ...r to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position toward the windshield Adjusting Rearview Mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 3 ...

Page 78: ...directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the flat drivers side outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle with your head close to the door glass Outside Mirror Passenger s Side Adjust the convex passenger side outside mirror so you can just see the s...

Page 79: ...ur passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Power Mirrors If Equipped The control for the power mirrors is located on the drivers door trim panel Power Mirror Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 3 ...

Page 80: ...prevent accidentally moving a mirror WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Mirror Directions 78 UN...

Page 81: ...ser s Manual for UConnect威 system operating instructions for these ra dios Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate UConnect威 is a voice activated hands free in vehicle communications system UConnect威 allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands e g Call ѧ Mike ѧ Work or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your cellular phone s audi...

Page 82: ...e global standard that enables different electronic devices to con nect to each other without wires or a docking station so UConnect威 works no matter where you stow your cellu lar phone be it your purse pocket or briefcase as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s UConnect威 system The UConnect威 system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system Only ...

Page 83: ... radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect威 system such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect威 system and to navigate through the UConnect威 menu structure Voice commands are required after most UConnect威 system prompt...

Page 84: ...y prompt say Help following the beep The UConnect威 system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the UConnect威 system from idle simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions All UConnect威 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 Cancel and y...

Page 85: ...ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven with one being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect威 system However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your UConnect威 system The priority allows the UConnect威 system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are i...

Page 86: ...stored name entry in the UConnect威 phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook in the phonebook The UConnect威 system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the UConnect威 phonebook ...

Page 87: ...ported by your phone UConnect威 automatically downloads your mobile phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone UConnect威 automatically downloads names text names and number entries from the mobile phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See UConn...

Page 88: ...e this feature press the PHONE button and say Phonebook Download The system prompts Ready to accept V card entry via Bluetooth威 The system is now ready to accept phonebook entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威 Object Exchange Profile OBEX Please see your phone Owner s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone NOTE The phone handset must support Bluetooth威...

Page 89: ...h to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook call the number you just edited or return to the main menu Phonebook Edit can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For ex...

Page 90: ...tem 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 Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Delete Erase All UConnect威 Phonebook Entries Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Era...

Page 91: ...hone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect威 system if the feature s are available on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the UConnect威 system Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have Answer or Reject an Incoming Call No Call Currently ...

Page 92: ...OICE RECOGNITION button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first call refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section To combine two calls refer to Conference Call in this section Place Retrieve a Call From Hold To put a call on hold press the PHONE button until ...

Page 93: ... have been joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the PHONE button Only the active call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call If the active call is terminated by the far end a call on hold may not become active automatically This is cell phone dependent To bring the call back from hold press and ...

Page 94: ...atically transferred from the UConnect威 system to the mobile phone An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF UConnect姞 System Features Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect威 system is using Press the PHONE button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switc...

Page 95: ...ency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area If supported this number may be programmable on some systems To do this press the PHONE button and say Setup followed by Emergency The UConnect威 system does slightly lower your chances of success...

Page 96: ...ith Automated Systems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect威 system Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to Working with Automated Systems Working with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while nav...

Page 97: ... then press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say Send The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send The UConnect威 system will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry as tones over the phone NOTE You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone network configurations This is normal Some pag...

Page 98: ... status is given for roaming net work signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect威 system while dial ing via the cellular phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 cellular phone the au...

Page 99: ...transfer an ongoing call from your UConnect威 paired cellular phone to the UConnect威 system or vice versa press the VOICE REC OGNITION button and say Transfer Call Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect威 System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time If you would like...

Page 100: ...ollow the prompts You can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the UConnect威 system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete UConnect...

Page 101: ...utton and say the Setup Voice Training command Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect威 system For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only To restore the Voice...

Page 102: ...ys work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnect威 phonebook Phonebook Downloaded and UConnect威 Local name recognition rate is optimize...

Page 103: ...at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Bluetooth威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect威 system When this happens the connec tion can generally be re established by switching the phone off on Your cellular phone is rec...

Page 104: ...102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 105: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...

Page 106: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 107: ...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 105 3 ...

Page 108: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call UConnect威 Tutorial try again voice training work yes 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 109: ...YSTEM VR IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System VR Operation This Voice Recognition system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised ...

Page 110: ...any time you can say the words Cancel Help or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application For example if you are in the disc menu and you are listening 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 v...

Page 111: ...enu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard key You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder System Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave If Equipped To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio AM In this ...

Page 112: ...following com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of available channels Select Name to say the name of a channel Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say t...

Page 113: ...ayback you may press the VR hard key to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo Previous to play the previous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos System Setup To switch to system setup say Setup In this mode you may say the following commands Language English Language French Language Spanish T...

Page 114: ...Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect威 System For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only SEATS Front Seat Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats n...

Page 115: ... while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked Manual Seat Height Adjustment If Equipped The driver s seat height can be raised or lowered by using the handle on the outboa...

Page 116: ...crease support rotate the handle up or down Driver s Seatback Recline To recline 1 Lean forward before lifting the handle then lean back to the desired position and release the handle 2 Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seat 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 117: ...e rear Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint To lower the head restraint depress the button and push down on the head restraint Head Restraint Adjustment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3 ...

Page 118: ...ng and turns one indicator light Off after 30 minutes of continuous operation It will turn the heater and the remaining indicator light off after an additional 30 minutes of continuous operation If Low level heating is selected the system automatically turns the heater and the indicator light Off after 30 min utes of continuous operation NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt withi...

Page 119: ...assenger seat lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Handle Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 3 ...

Page 120: ...seat forward and flat Reclining Rear Seat If Equipped For additional comfort pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch Then push the seatback to a reclined position approximately 35 degrees maximum and release the strap Folding Rear Seat Rear Seats Folded Flat 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 121: ...ed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel Hood Release UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 3 ...

Page 122: ...ace CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approxi mately 8 in 20 cm and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both latches engaged WARNING If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision You could have a collisi...

Page 123: ...ior lights the passing lights and the fog lights The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation Turn to the second detent for headlight operation Headlight Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3 ...

Page 124: ... ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the Low beam headlights and pull out the end of the multifunction lever Dimmer Control Front Fog Lights Control 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 125: ...r is in any position except PARK Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster 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 without moving beyond the detent If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate chec...

Page 126: ...le with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you This will cause the headlights to turn on at High beam and remain on until the lever is released NOTE If the multifunction lever is held in the flash to pass position for more than 30 seconds the High beams will shut off If this occurs wait 30 seconds for the next flash to pass operation High Beam Low Beam Control 124 UN...

Page 127: ...talled could cause perma nent damage to the lights or covers Before using these auxiliary lights contact your State Authorities for proper operation and use of these lights The auxiliary Off Road lights can be turned on when off road conditions require additional lighting To turn the auxiliary Off Road light on turn on the High beam headlights and press the top of the switch To turn off the auxili...

Page 128: ...o turn the light off The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle They will not turn off automatically Map Reading Lights 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 129: ...e operated by a switch on the control lever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Windshield Wiper Operation Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed Wiper Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 3 ...

Page 130: ...ted from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles to a cycle every second Windshield Washers To use the washer pull the control lever toward you and hold while spray is desired If the lever is pulled while in the delay range the wiper will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles after the lever is released and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If the lever is p...

Page 131: ...own the wipers will continue to operate CAUTION In cold weather always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted Mist Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 3 ...

Page 132: ...sh the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Adjust the column only while the ve hicle is stopped Be sure it is locked before driving Tilting Steering Column Control 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 133: ...ISE indicator will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could 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 desire...

Page 134: ...he desired speed is reached and the new speed will be set Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h speed increase Each time the lever is tapped speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph 4 8 km h etc To decrease speed while speed control is ON push down and hold SET DECEL Release the lever when the desired speed is reached and the new speed ...

Page 135: ...ld lose control An accident could be the result Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slip pery To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up ...

Page 136: ...orized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLink威 buttons that are located in the headliner or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink威 channels NOTE HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink威 Buttons 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ...t run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death Programming HomeLink姞 Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons erase all channels before you begin training To do this press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the ha...

Page 138: ... 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section After training a HomeLink威 channel if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink威 and the ga rage door opener was manufactured after 1995 the garage door opener may have a rolling code If so proceed to the heading Programming A Rolling Code System 4 Press and hold the just trained HomeLink威 button and observe the indica...

Page 139: ...ss the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or ass...

Page 140: ...tep 3 with the following 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until HomeLink威 has successfully accepted the frequency signal The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained If you unplugged the device for training plug it back in at this time Then proceed with Step 4 under Programm...

Page 141: ... for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes Note that all channels will be erased Individual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original transmitter Press the Learn button on t...

Page 142: ... operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica tions were met POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof...

Page 143: ...n to operate the sun roof Never allow fingers or other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Opening the Sunroof Manual Mode To open the sunroof press and hold the switch rearward to full open Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again Express...

Page 144: ...this is called express close During express close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during express close operation If an obstruc tion in the path of the sunroof is detected the sunroof will automatically retract Remove obstruction and press the switch forward and release to express ...

Page 145: ...cle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open a...

Page 146: ...es Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure CAUTION Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery even when not in use i e cellular phones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery ...

Page 147: ... must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery POWER INVERTER IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt 150 Watt AC power inverter is located on the rear of the center console for added convenience The power inverter can be used to power cell phones elec tronics and other low power devices NOTE Due to built in overload protection the power outlet will shut down i...

Page 148: ...ly 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 great caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started w...

Page 149: ... side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment To open the lower glove compartment pull outward on the release handle 1 Upper Storage Bin 2 Lower Glove Compartment Glove Compartment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 3 ...

Page 150: ...Door Storage If Equipped The interior door panels are equipped with upper and lower storage areas Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 151: ...quipped with four cupholders There are two cupholders located in the front There are also two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 3 ...

Page 152: ...artment push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the upper lid To open the lower storage compartment lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart ment and lift the lid open Upper Storage Compartment Lower Storage Compartment 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 153: ...RES Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight If Equipped The dual function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight when needed The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place for convenience...

Page 154: ...accommo dates the reclining rear seat WARNING In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart ment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store in the vehicle Three Press Switch 152 UNDERSTANDING THE F...

Page 155: ... loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve hicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier...

Page 156: ...uld not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts Fold Down Speakers If Equipped When the liftgate is open the speakers can swing down off the trim panel to face rearward for tailgating and other activities REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper Washer A switch on the right side of...

Page 157: ...en the ignition is turned OFF the wiper will automatically return to the Park position if power accessory delay is active Power acces sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door if this happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position and will not go to Park Rear Window Defroster The pushbutton is located on the bottom right side of the blower control knob Press this button to turn on ...

Page 158: ...rain use the defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Also keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 159: ...ctronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 175 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 176 EVIC Functions 177 Compass Temperature Audio 178 Average Fuel Economy 178 Distance To Empty DTE 179 Elapsed Time 179 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 179 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 179 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock 185 Clock Setting Procedure 185 4 ...

Page 160: ...201 Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped 201 Operating Instructions Hands Free Communication UConnect威 If Equipped 202 Clock Setting Procedure 202 䡵 Sales Code RES AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack 204 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 204 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 207 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 209 Operation Instructions Auxili...

Page 161: ...g Radio Buttons 226 Play Mode 226 List Or Browse Mode 227 䡵 Satellite Radio If Equipped REN REQ RER RES REU Radios Only 229 System Activation 230 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 230 Selecting Satellite Mode 231 Satellite Antenna 231 Reception Quality 231 Operating Instructions Satellite Mode 231 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone If Equipped 234 Operating Instruc...

Page 162: ...236 䡵 CD DVD Maintenance 236 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 237 䡵 Climate Controls 237 Manual Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning HVAC System 237 Air Conditioning A C 241 Air Filtration System If Equipped 242 Operating Tips 243 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 163: ...Heated Seat Switch If Equipped 2 Demisters 6 Glove Compartment 10 Hazard Warning Flasher 3 Instrument Cluster 7 Climate Controls 11 ESP OFF Switch If Equipped 4 Radio 8 Power Outlet 12 Heated Seat Switch If Equipped UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 4 ...

Page 164: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 165: ...See an autho rized dealer 3 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If a problem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains lit with the ...

Page 166: ...Speedometer The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and or kilometers per hour mph kph 7 Airbag Warning Light This light turns on and remains on for seven 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 8 Turn Signal I...

Page 167: ...he brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 11 Seat Belt Reminder 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 t...

Page 168: ...6 for more information 14 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions in cluding brake fluid level and parking brake appli cation If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoir If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged an...

Page 169: ...h the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have an accident Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immedia...

Page 170: ...ately 16 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed 17 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain g...

Page 171: ... transmission shift lever selection NOTE You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK 21 Odometer Trip Odometer Reset Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the trip odometer mode Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers The odometer m...

Page 172: ...ot reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain contin...

Page 173: ...as been driven Also the cluster will display replacing the odometer trip odometer vehicle warning messages such as door gate ajar gASCAP loose gas cap Lo tIrE display toggles between Lo and tIrE when tire pressure is low and Change Oil message Loose gas cap gASCAP will be displayed from the Odometer Trip Odometer on all models NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle In...

Page 174: ...arily press and release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the sched uled 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 th...

Page 175: ...Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light Traction Control System TCS Indicator Light If Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera tion apply as little throttle as possible While driving ease up on the accelerator Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road con ditions and do not switch off the Electronic Stability Program ESP or Traction Control System TCS 28 Electro...

Page 176: ...l Service the 4WD system soon When blinking The 4WD system is temporarily dis abled due to overload condition 30 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the EVIC messages For more information refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC in this section of the manual 31 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC...

Page 177: ...onsists of the following System status Vehicle information warning message displays Personal settings customer programmable features Compass heading Outside temperature display Trip computer functions UConnect威 hands free communication system dis plays if equipped Audio mode display Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 4 ...

Page 178: ... single chime if speed is above 1 mph 1 km h Left Right Rear Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph 1 km h Door s Ajar with a single chime if vehicle is in motion Gate Ajar with a single chime Headlights On Key In Ignition Check TPM System Engine Oil Change Indicator System Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Oil Ch...

Page 179: ...n 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 message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure EVIC Functions Press the EVIC button until one of the foll...

Page 180: ...e second window Compass Temperature Audio Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing the outside temperature and the current radio station For additional information regarding the compass refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in this Section Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since ...

Page 181: ...dding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will be dis played based on the current values in the DTE calcula tion and the current fuel tank level Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START...

Page 182: ...n this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected all the vehicle s doors will unlock when the driver s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped manual transmissions or the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position automatic transmissions Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF appears ...

Page 183: ...rning Headlights Off When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until 0 30 60 or 90 appears to make your selection Headlights On With Wipers Available with Auto Headlights Only When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headl...

Page 184: ...0 sec or 90 sec appears to make your selection Confirmation of Voice Commands If Equipped When ON is selected all voice commands from the UConnect威 system are confirmed Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Display English or Metric The EVIC odometer and navigation system units can be changed between English and Metric Press and hold the...

Page 185: ...r Programmable Features menu press and release less than one second the EVIC button several times until Compass Variance is highlighted The Compass Variance message and the current variance zone number will be displayed To change the zone press and hold longer than two sec onds the EVIC button to increment the variance one step Repeat as necessary with individual long for at least 1 second EVIC bu...

Page 186: ...e Compass Yes is displayed 4 Press the EVIC button more than one second this will place the Compass in calibration mode The CAL indicator will come on continuously in the EVIC display to indicate that the compass is now in the calibration mode and that the vehicle can now be driven to calibrate 5 Press the EVIC button less than one second from the Calibrate Compass Yes screen will exit the EVIC Cu...

Page 187: ... On the AM FM CD 6 disc radio the time button alternates the location of the time and frequency on the display On the AM FM CD single disc radio only one of the two time or frequency is displayed Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE AUDIO con trol knob 3 After the hours are adjusted push the TUNE AUDIO control knob to...

Page 188: ...rol Rotary Push the ON VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio Press the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned ON the sound ...

Page 189: ...nition Button UConnect威 Hands Free Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands Free Phone UConnect威 feature if equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect威 in Section 3 If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle a Not Equipped With UConnect message will display on the radio screen Phone Button UConnect威 Hands Free Phone If Equipped Pr...

Page 190: ...llow the above procedure starting at step 2 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station FM mode only RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in AM FM or Satellite if eq...

Page 191: ...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 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 SCROL...

Page 192: ...ter Display Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R B Sports Sports Talk Talk Top 40 Top 40 Weather Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed the radio 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 P...

Page 193: ... SELECT button if equipped DVD Play Options Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following Subtitle Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the 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 th...

Page 194: ...ge effective only if language supported by disc If you want to select a language not listed then scroll down and select other Enter the four digit country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select Audio Language If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio language effective only if the language is supported b...

Page 195: ...the main title In such cases use the MENU button 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...

Page 196: ...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 197: ...JECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number 1 6 where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio The disc can be ejected with the radio and i...

Page 198: ... radio can play MP3 WMA files however acceptable MP3 WMA file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 WMA files pay attention to the following restrictions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 WMA file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 WMA DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported ...

Page 199: ...or CD audio or MP3 WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times If a disc contains multi formats such as CD audio and MP3 WMA tracks the radio will only play the MP3 WMA tracks on that disc Supported MP3 WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 WMA extension as MP3 WMA files Non MP3 WMA files named with the MP3 WMA extension may cause play back problems The radio i...

Page 200: ... medium containing MP3 WMA data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 WMA files Loading times for playback of MP3 WMA files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to load than non m...

Page 201: ...y mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to elapsed time display Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 WMA player cassette player or microphone and uti...

Page 202: ...m VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 For UConnect威 Voice Recognition System VR refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect威 in Section 3 Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone UConnect威 If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect威 in Section 3 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to Satellite Radio in this section Oper...

Page 203: ...arks of Digital The ater Systems Inc AM FM CD DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO RER REN IF EQUIPPED NOTE The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate The REN and RER Multimedia systems contain a radio CD DVD player USB port and a 30 gigabyte hard drive HDD Sirius Satellite Radio is optional The 6 5 in 16 5 cm touch screen allows for easy menu selection The RER radio also con...

Page 204: ... 1 Turn on the multimedia system 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed 3 Touch the screen where User Clock is displayed The clock 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 T...

Page 205: ...ia 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 Show Time if Radio is Off Touch the screen where the words Show Time if Radio is Off are displayed to change the current setting Changing the Time Zone 1 Turn on the multimedia system 2 Touch the screen where the t...

Page 206: ...ary Push the ON VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be ...

Page 207: ...he right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds 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 arrow...

Page 208: ...and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 to 6 you wish t...

Page 209: ...scs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact 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 1 0...

Page 210: ...oaded 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 the 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 selection or return to t...

Page 211: ...he 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 restrictions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Suppo...

Page 212: ...ee 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 keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Fo...

Page 213: ...yback 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 lo...

Page 214: ...TE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF SALES CODE RES RSC AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH ...

Page 215: ...ss and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it Voice Recognition System Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Recognition System VR in S...

Page 216: ... turning the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP but...

Page 217: ...nes Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a four...

Page 218: ...the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious M...

Page 219: ... button will allow you to set the clock Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob again to save changes AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutto...

Page 220: ...UX Button Pressing the DISC AUX button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to DISC AUX mode Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact...

Page 221: ...ia disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds it will be reloaded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF ...

Page 222: ...ess the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran domly selected track Press the SET RND button a second time to stop Ran dom Play Notes On P...

Page 223: ...io may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will result in this display With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this display Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator and a three character extension Level 2 31 including a separator and a three chara...

Page 224: ... rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Frequency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Frequency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags ID3 version 2 is not supp...

Page 225: ...ing up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files The folder list will time out after five seconds INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll thro...

Page 226: ... this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when the ignition is OFF Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone UConnect威 If Equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect威 in Section 3 Operating Instructions Satellite Radio Mode If Equipped Refer to Satellite Radio in this section UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE UCI IF EQUIPPED NOTE This section ...

Page 227: ...artment on some vehicles Once the iPod威 is connected and synchronized to the vehicle s UCI system iPod威 may take a few seconds to connect the iPod威 starts charging and is ready for use by pressing radio switches as described below NOTE You may have to remove the connector pin protection cap from the 16 pin connector port prior to connect ing the cable If the iPod威 battery is completely discharged ...

Page 228: ...e iPod威 and display data Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or previous track 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 Turning this button at any other time in the track will jump to the beginning of the cur...

Page 229: ...de to repeat the current playing track Press the SCAN button to use iPod威 scan mode which will play the first five seconds of each track in the current list and then forward to the next song To stop SCAN mode and start playing the desired track when it is playing the track press the SCAN button again During Scan mode you can also press the SEEK and SEEK buttons to select the previous and next trac...

Page 230: ... backwards counter clockwise to get to the track faster In List mode the radio PRESET Buttons are used as shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod威 Preset 1 Playlists Preset 2 Artists Preset 3 Albums Preset 4 Genres Preset 5 Audiobooks Preset 6 Podcasts Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line To Exit List mode wi...

Page 231: ...damage to the device and or to the connectors WARNING Do not plug in or remove the iPod威 while driving Failure to following this warning could result in an accident SATELLITE RADIO IF EQUIPPED REN REQ RER RES REU 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 ...

Page 232: ...onic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 2 Your Vehicle Identification Number To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With REQ RES Radios With the ignition switch in the ON RUN or ACC posi tion and the radio on press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is selected Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius I...

Page 233: ...a will cause decreased performance Larger lug gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the antenna Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle Dense tree cov...

Page 234: ...ing the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the song title all of the time press and hold again to return to normal display INFO Button REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will display information about Artist Song Title and Composer ...

Page 235: ...and the radio will tune to the preset channel MUSIC TYPE Button REU Radio Pressing this button provides a Music Type list from which you can make a selection Once a selection is made you can seek up or down or scan the channels and the radio will tune to the next station matching the selected format There is no time out for this screen Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button again will close the Music Type...

Page 236: ...n 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 t...

Page 237: ...h modes to Radio or CD 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 Press the top of the switch to SEEK up for the next listenable station Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK down for the next ...

Page 238: ...on take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleaners or antistatic sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the disc to direct...

Page 239: ...recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning HVAC System The Manual Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning HVAC System allows you to balance the temperature amount and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle The controls are located on the instrument panel below the radio The a...

Page 240: ...his feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets and side window demister outlets with a small amount through the defrost outlet Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demister outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield This setting is good for mainta...

Page 241: ...to the rear seat passen gers the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that the left center outlet is directed toward the right rear passenger and the right center outlet is directed toward the left rear passenger Fan Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select The fan speed increases as you move the control from left OFF to rig...

Page 242: ...nditioning performance Circulation Control Use this button to choose between outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle A lamp will illuminate when you are in recirculate mode Only use the recirculate mode to tempo rarily block out any outside odors smoke or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start up in very hot or humid weather NOTE Continuous use of the re...

Page 243: ... temperature NOTE The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds MAX A C For maximum cooling select the air direction to either the Panel or Bi Level position using the mode control Press the A C button and the recirculation button so that both lamps are illuminated and set the temperature control to its coolest setting NOTE Recirculation Mod...

Page 244: ...lter acts only on air coming from outside the vehicle it does not filter air inside the passenger com partment See the maintenance schedule for the filter change interval The air filter change interval coincides with engine oil and filter change intervals As with oil changes the interval is shorter for heavy duty service or dusty conditions See your authorized dealer for service 242 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 245: ...Operating Tips UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 4 ...

Page 246: ...mulate on the inside of the sheet metal and may result in headliner and or electronic component damage For maximum defogging press the recirculation button until recirculate is off Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating ...

Page 247: ...he instrument panel These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST mode The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 4 ...

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Page 249: ...52 Extremely Cold Weather Below 20 F Or 29 C 252 If Engine Fails To Start 253 After Starting 253 䡵 Manual Transaxle If Equipped 254 5 Speed Manual Transaxle 254 Recommended Shift Speeds 255 Downshifting 255 䡵 Automatic Transaxle If Equipped 256 Brake Transmission Interlock System 257 Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System 257 Gear Ranges 258 5 ...

Page 250: ...eering 265 Power Steering Fluid Check 266 䡵 Parking Brake 267 䡵 Brake System 268 Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 269 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 272 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 272 Traction Control System TCS 272 Brake Assist System BAS 273 Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM 274 Electronic Stability Program ESP 275 䡵 Tire Safety Information 279 Tire Markings 279 Tire Identification Number ...

Page 251: ...Tire 294 Replacement Tires 295 䡵 Tire Chains 297 䡵 Snow Tires 297 䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations 297 䡵 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 298 Base System 301 Premium System If Equipped 303 General Information 307 䡵 Fuel Requirements 307 Reformulated Gasoline 308 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 308 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 309 MMT In Gasoline 309 Materials Added To Fuel 310 Fuel System Cau...

Page 252: ...ommon Towing Definitions 316 Trailer Hitch Classification 318 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 319 Trailer And Tongue Weight 320 Towing Requirements 321 Towing Tips 326 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 327 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 327 250 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 253: ...Equipped Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the shift lever in NEUTRAL NOTE The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is locked rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the key Automatic Transmissi...

Page 254: ... an automatic trans axle cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done improp erly so follow the procedure carefully See Section 6 of this manu...

Page 255: ...n the ON position release the accelerator pedal and repeat the Normal Starting pro cedure WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 second...

Page 256: ...when the driver is not in the vehicle especially on an incline Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears As you release the clutch pedal lightly depress the accelera tor pedal Use each gear in numerical order do not skip a gear Be sure the transaxle is in 1st gear not 3rd when starting from a standing position Damage to the clutch can result from starting in 3rd gear Shift Pattern 254 ...

Page 257: ...experience slightly higher shift efforts This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy it should be upshifted as listed in the following table Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds Units in mph km h Engine Size Accel eration Rate 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 All En gines Accel 14 23 23 37 29 47 45 72 Cruise 12 19 1...

Page 258: ... this is normal and does not harm anything CAUTION Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift from REVERSE PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above i...

Page 259: ...RK NOTE If a malfunction occurs the transaxle will not shift out of PARK Battery power is required to release the brake transmission interlock system There is a remov able plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system The key must be in the ignition and in the ON position to use the override lever If this occurs obtain service as soo...

Page 260: ...hift lever in the PARK position WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle you should always shift the vehicle into PARK remove the key from the ignition and apply the parking brake Once the key is removed from the ignition the shift lever is locked in ...

Page 261: ...t of the PARK position CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released Otherwise dam age to the steering column or shift lever could result You must also depress the brake pedal REVERSE Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL The engine may be started in this ran...

Page 262: ...until the CVT warms up in cold weather Autostick威 operation is activated in the DRIVE position by moving the shift lever side to side Moving the shift lever to the side will activate Autostick威 and shift up to the next higher manual ratio unless you are already operating in or near Overdrive in which case 6th ratio will be selected In like manner moving the shift lever to will activate Autostick威 ...

Page 263: ...ll not occur until it is safe for the engine However the CVT will stay in the manually selected ratio If the system detects powertrain overheating the transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off If the system detects a problem it will disable the Autostick威 mode and the transmission will return to the automatic mode until the problem ...

Page 264: ...am ESP in the Electronic Brake Control System section of this manual for additional information DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati cally to the right or left This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front driving wheels WARNING Rapid acceler...

Page 265: ...gh distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flow i...

Page 266: ...ding water This will minimize wave effects Continued CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission transaxle axle etc for signs of con tamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if a...

Page 267: ... will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during...

Page 268: ...eak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho rized dealer No chemical flushes should be used in any power steering system only the approved lubricant may be used WARNING Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accura...

Page 269: ... in the PARK position automatic transaxle or REVERSE position manual transaxle To release the parking brake apply the brake pedal pull up slightly on the lever then depress the button on the end of the lever and push the lever fully down toward the floor NOTE The parking brake lever will not release unless the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position When parking on a hill it is impor...

Page 270: ...dent BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function How ever the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system oper ating WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake f...

Page 271: ...ll make your vehicle harder to control You could have an accident Have the vehicle checked immediately Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions The system automatically pumps the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock up WARNING Pumping of the Anti Lock Brakes will diminish their e...

Page 272: ...ce is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the bulb repaired as soon as possible If both the Brake Warn...

Page 273: ...fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System ABS contains sophis ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment This in terference can cause possible loss of Anti Lock brak ing capability Installation of such equipmen...

Page 274: ...fer to Anti Lock Brake System in this section of the manual for more information about ABS Traction Control System TCS 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 limi...

Page 275: ...sequence 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 The Brake Assist System BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail ing road conditions The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting fro...

Page 276: ...wheel lift 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 Electronic Stability Program ESP for a complete explanation of the avail able ESP modes WARNING Many factors such as vehicle loading road condi tions and driving conditions influence the chance that wheel lift...

Page 277: ...eer or under steer condition Over steer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Under steer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position ESP TCS Indicator Light The ESP TCS Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active The ESP TCS I...

Page 278: ... the normal operating mode for ESP Whenever the vehicle is started 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 ESP Off for specific reasons as noted below Partial Off 4WD Models or On 2WD Models This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF switch When in Partial Off mode the TCS portion of ESP...

Page 279: ...ding the ESP OFF switch for five seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running After five seconds the ESP TCS Indicator Light will illuminate and the ESP Off message will appear in the odometer Press and release the Trip Odometer button located on the instrument cluster to clear this message In this mode ESP and TCS except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section a...

Page 280: ...ff highway or off road use only ESP BAS Warning Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The yellow ESP BAS Warning Lamp and the yellow ESP TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position They should both go out with the engine running If the ESP BAS Warning Lamp comes...

Page 281: ...ly The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Stan dards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades STARTING ...

Page 282: ...Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have the letter T molded i...

Page 283: ... tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in STARTING AND OPERATING 281 5 ...

Page 284: ...ions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum...

Page 285: ...ies 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 286: ... tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Informat...

Page 287: ...e statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example i...

Page 288: ...ng table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the following example the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs 3...

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Page 290: ...eas are affected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Underinflation increases tire flexing and can re sult 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 prob lems You could lose contr...

Page 291: ...s to a comfortable ride Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition These pressure con ditions will be found in the Supplemental Tire Pressure Info...

Page 292: ... 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 the Winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside tempe...

Page 293: ... your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause an ...

Page 294: ...do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare Do not install more than one compact spare tire wheel on the vehicle at any given time CAUTION Because of the reduced ground clearance do not take your vehicle through an a...

Page 295: ... the first oppor tunity and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck For additional information refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 WARNING Fast ...

Page 296: ... They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven 1 Worn Tire 2 New Tire 294 STARTING AND O...

Page 297: ... for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire The service description and load identification will be found on the...

Page 298: ...y or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have an accident Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires hav...

Page 299: ...nd type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 120 km h TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles oper...

Page 300: ...should be corrected prior to rotation being performed TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi 6 9 kPa for every 12 F 6 5 C This means that when the outside temperature decreases the tire pres sure will decr...

Page 301: ...e Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to turn off The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 25 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information For example your vehicle may have a recommended cold parked for more ...

Page 302: ...the valve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni toring Sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under infl...

Page 303: ...omponents Receiver Module Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low Should this occur you should stop as soon as possible check...

Page 304: ...he vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel and tire assembly 1 The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure war...

Page 305: ...reless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev els 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 TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Modul...

Page 306: ...very ignition cycle for each condition that it detects In addition the EVIC will display a graphic of the pressure value s with the low tire s flashing Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire s you should stop as soon as possible and inflate all tires that are flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle s recommended cold placard pres sure value The system will aut...

Page 307: ...ck TPMS Message The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected The system fault will also sound a chime The EVIC will display a CHECK TPM SYS TEM message for three seconds This text message is then followed by a graphic display with in place of the pressure value s indicating which Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor...

Page 308: ...ls or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel and tire assembly 1 The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire 2 If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire t...

Page 309: ...formation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses United States KR5S120123 Canad...

Page 310: ...cturer supports the use of reformulated gasolines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will provide 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 monoxid...

Page 311: ...er change the engine oil and oil filter disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num ber Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of t...

Page 312: ...Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance and damage the emission control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service Contact your authorized dealer for service assis...

Page 313: ... period of time If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte nance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repaired drive with all side windows ful...

Page 314: ...cle After removing the gas cap place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle s surface CAUTION A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc tion Indicator Light MIL to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling Fuel Filler Door 312 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 315: ...fueled WARNING A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose or improperly installed a gASCAP message will be displayed in the Odometer Trip Odom eter in the instrument...

Page 316: ...contains the following information Name of manufacturer Month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Vehicle Identification Number VIN Type of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufacture MDH The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver...

Page 317: ...our vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that it is not over the GVWR Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life Heavier suspension compo nents do not necess...

Page 318: ...nual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Gross Trailer We...

Page 319: ...esult if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight 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...

Page 320: ... control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements Trailer Hitch Classification...

Page 321: ... Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain Engine Transmission Frontal Area Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Max Tongue Wt See Note 1 2 0L Auto Man 22 sq ft 2 04 sq m 1 000 lbs 450 kg 150 lbs 50 kg 2 4L Auto Man 22 sq ft 2 04 sq m 1 000 lbs 450 kg 150 lbs 50 kg 2 4L Auto Man with Trailer Tow Prep Pack age AHC 32...

Page 322: ...ur vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the we...

Page 323: ...railer for the first 500 miles 805 km of vehicle operation Doing so may dam age your vehicle During the first 500 miles 805 km of trailer towing limit your speed to 50 mph 80 km h Perform the maintenance listed in the Maintenance Schedule Refer to Section 8 of this manual When towing a trailer never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings WARNING Improper towing can lead to an injury accident Follow these...

Page 324: ...low enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in PARK Always block or chock the trailer wheels GCWR must not be exceeded Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 GVWR ...

Page 325: ...Informa tion in this section for proper tire replacement proce dures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically ac...

Page 326: ...ping dis tance When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer regardless of the trailer size stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin wirin...

Page 327: ...emale Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn 7 Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes STARTING AND OPERATING 325 5 ...

Page 328: ...wing 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 to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency Towing Tips Cooling System To reduce the potential for engine and transmissio...

Page 329: ... NOTE Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may be recreationally towed flat towed at any legal highway speed for any distance if the manual transaxle is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position CAUTION DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a automatic transaxle Damage to the drivetrain will result If these vehicles require towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground F...

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Page 331: ...atic Transaxle Overheating 332 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing 332 Jack Location 333 Spare Tire Stowage 333 Preparations For Jacking 333 Jacking Instructions 334 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 338 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 340 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 341 With Ignition Key 341 Without The Ignition Key 342 6 ...

Page 332: ...r will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways Slow down In city traffic While stopped put the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not incre...

Page 333: ...o high This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over when safe and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle Turn the air conditioner off and wait until the pointer drops back into the normal range After appropri...

Page 334: ...ntil the automatic transaxle cools down enough to allow a return to the requested speed If the high speed is maintained the overheating will reoccur as before in a cyclic fashion JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack Nev...

Page 335: ...For Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface avoiding ice or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Set the parking brake 3 Place the shift lever in PARK automatic transaxle or REVERSE manual transaxle 4 Turn OFF ...

Page 336: ...icle Continued WARNING Continued Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK a manual transmission in REVERSE Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle...

Page 337: ...round Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 1 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground Jack Warning Label Jacking Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIE...

Page 338: ...s properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 5 Using the swivel wrench raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surfac...

Page 339: ...ghtened twice Correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station 9 Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area Secure the assembly using the means provided WARNING A ...

Page 340: ...rted Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle cannot be started this way and may be damaged Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a discharged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle This type of start can be dangerous if done im properly so follow this ...

Page 341: ... booster battery Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dis charged battery WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or cloth ing Don t lean over the battery when attaching the clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in your eyes or on your skin flush the contaminated area immediate...

Page 342: ...rock the vehicle If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved by a rocking motion Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between RE VERSE and 1st gear Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin ning the wheels is most effective WARNING Fast spinning tires ca...

Page 343: ...on a flatbed truck all four wheels off the ground All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles must be towed on a flatbed truck all four wheels off the ground CAUTION DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission Damage to the drivetrain will result Manual Transaxle Front Wheel Drive FWD or All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles can be flat towed all four wheels on the ground with the transmission in ...

Page 344: ...r rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam age to the vehicle Battery power is required to release the brake trans...

Page 345: ... Inspection And Maintenance Programs 347 䡵 Replacement Parts 348 䡵 Dealer Service 349 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 349 Engine Oil 349 Engine Oil Filter 352 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 352 Maintenance Free Battery 353 Air Conditioner Maintenance 354 Body Lubrication 355 Windshield Wiper Blades 355 Adding Washer Fluid 356 Exhaust System 356 Cooling System 358 7 ...

Page 346: ...ion 368 䡵 Fuses 374 Integrated Power Module IPM 374 䡵 Vehicle Storage 377 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 377 䡵 Bulb Replacement 378 Headlamps 378 Fog Lights 380 Tail Lights Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights Replacement 381 License Lights 382 Center High Mounted Stoplight 384 Off Road Light 384 䡵 Fluids And Capacities 386 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 387 Engine 387 Chassis 388 344 MAINTAINING YOUR ...

Page 347: ...Reservoir 6 Battery 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 Air Cleaner Filter 3 Engine Oil Fill 8 Coolant Pressure Cap 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Integrated Power Module 10 Engine Coolant Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 7 ...

Page 348: ...ed towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soo...

Page 349: ...II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test sta...

Page 350: ...iced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehi...

Page 351: ...bt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance Howev...

Page 352: ...igh end of the range Adding 1 qt 1L of oil when the reading is at the low end of the indicated range will result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator range CAUTION Do not overfill the engine Overfilling the engine as indicated by the range markings as described above on the engine oil dipstick will cause oil aeration which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temper...

Page 353: ... oil viscosity grade for your engine Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed Materials Added To Engine Oils Th...

Page 354: ... quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine oil filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the proper maintenance interval WARNING The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessa...

Page 355: ...any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Don t allow cable clamps to touch each other Continued WARNING Continued Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type vented CAUTION It is es...

Page 356: ...nsion should also be checked at this time WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information Book for further warra...

Page 357: ... opera tion and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to insure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety cat...

Page 358: ...shield washer solvent only not radiator antifreeze WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of...

Page 359: ...ssion control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly ...

Page 360: ...cool Service including a tune up to manufacturers specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected for a prolonged pe...

Page 361: ...ion of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator Inspect the entire system for leaks Cooling System Drain Flush And Refill Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for proper main...

Page 362: ...ne coolant and may plug the radiator Continued CAUTION Continued This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant anti freeze Use of Propylene Glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is not recommended Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant antifreeze that allows extended maintenance intervals This engine coolant antifreeze ca...

Page 363: ...e cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types will decrease the life of the engine coolant antifreeze and will require more frequent coolant changes Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must b...

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

Page 365: ...in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If engine coolant antifreeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additions are required or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks Maintain engine coo...

Page 366: ...r should be checked when performing under hood services or immediately if the brake system warning light is on Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap If necessary add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reservoir Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear The brake fluid level should be checked whe...

Page 367: ...sult in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking You could have an accident Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire CAUTION Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance Improper brake fluids may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of clutch function and the ability ...

Page 368: ...lt in a complete transmission failure Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this sec tion for the correct fluid type Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked only by a trained technician Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the correct maintenance interval Special Additives Do not add any materials other than le...

Page 369: ...taminated with water the fluid should be changed immediately Rear Drive Assembly RDA AWD 4WD Models Only Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturer s recommended fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this section for the correct fluid type Fluid Level Check Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage If leakage is detected check the fluid level by removing the fill ...

Page 370: ...om Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle Outside parking which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants road surfaces on w...

Page 371: ...s completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film stains and to protect your paint finish Take care never to scratch the paint Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish CAUTION Do not u...

Page 372: ... as chemicals fertilizers de icer salt etc be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon 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 ...

Page 373: ... Care Use MOPAR威 Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Use MOPAR威 Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery MOPAR威 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 dam...

Page 374: ...e material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru...

Page 375: ...lastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the seat belts need clean...

Page 376: ...location of the IPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 Empty Empty 2 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD 4WD ECU Feed 3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed 4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed OCM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow 6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw Pwr Mir Steering Cntrl Sdar Hands Free Phone 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 9 40 Amp Green Power Sea...

Page 377: ...40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed 19 20 Amp Yellow PWR Amp 1 Amp 2 Feed Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 20 15 Amp Lt Blue IOD Feed Radio 21 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod Siren If Equipped 22 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Heat AC Compass Sensor 23 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 24 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunroof Feed 25 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror If Equipped 26 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay ...

Page 378: ... 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed 35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washer Control Smart Glass If Equipped 37 25 Amp Natural Diesel Fuel Heater If Equipped CAUTION When installing the IPM cover it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the IPM and possibly resul...

Page 379: ...i fuse in the Power Distribution Center labeled IOD Ignition Off Draw Disconnect the negative cable from the battery REPLACEMENT BULBS All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement LIGHT BULBS Interior Bulb Number Front Header Lamp T578 Center Dome Lamp T578 Rear Cargo Flashlight 8 A35LF LIGHTS BULBS Exterior Bulb No ...

Page 380: ...ULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps 1 Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlight 2 Reach into the engine compartment and pull the red lock out at the green connector 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 381: ...3 Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling straight back 4 Twist the bulb to the left MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 7 ...

Page 382: ...ch the bulb with your fingers Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life Fog Lights 1 Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout 2 Rotate bulb and connector 1 4 turn counterclockwise 3 Pull bulb off of connector 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 383: ...d Backup Lights Replacement 1 Remove the two push pins from the tail light housing 2 Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel 3 Twist and remove socket from lamp MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 7 ...

Page 384: ...4 Remove bulb from socket and replace License Lights 1 Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 385: ...2 Rotate the socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise 3 Pull bulb from socket MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 7 ...

Page 386: ...embly See your authorized dealer for replacement Off Road Light 1 Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the housing 2 Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the housing and rotate it into the position shown 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 387: ...3 Disconnect the bulb from the lamp harness to replace the bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 7 ...

Page 388: ...th Filter 2 0L and 2 4L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 4 5 Quarts 4 26 Liters Cooling System 2 0L and 2 4L Engine MOPAR威 Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 7 2 Quarts 6 8 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 389: ...rid Organic Additive Technology Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Oil Filter P N 04884900AB or equivalent Spark Plugs ZFR5F 11 Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Selection 87 Octane MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 7 ...

Page 390: ...5 or equivalent non synthetic product Power Transfer Unit PTU MOPAR威 Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 80W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent non synthetic product Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR威 DOT 3 SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid 4 or ATF 4 Automatic ...

Page 391: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 390 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 390 Required Maintenance Intervals 392 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 392: ...ndividual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 E...

Page 393: ...ed oil change If this scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Oil Change Required in Use Factory Settings of the EVIC section in this manual or under Odometer Trip Odometer in the Instrument Cluster Descriptions section of this manual At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about five...

Page 394: ...lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines Check the manual transmission fluid level CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance interval...

Page 395: ...ur vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Odometer Rea...

Page 396: ...ilter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Deale...

Page 397: ...nge the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 42 000 Miles 70 000 km or 42 Months Maintena...

Page 398: ...ecessary Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 54 000 Miles 90 0...

Page 399: ...ransfer unit PTU fluid Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles 170 000 km Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 66 000 Miles 110 000 km or 66 Months Maintenance Service Sch...

Page 400: ...ce the air conditioning filter Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 78 000 Miles 130 000 km or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Deal...

Page 401: ...er Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 90 000 Miles 150 000 km or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs except 2 4L PZEV Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Odo...

Page 402: ...for any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 102 000 Miles 170 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine...

Page 403: ...ecessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 114 000 Miles 190 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer MAINTENANCE SCH...

Page 404: ...ends and boot seals replace if necessary Replace the spark plugs except 2 4L PZEV Replace rear drive assembly RDA fluid Replace power transfer unit PTU fluid Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter Replace the accessory drive belt s Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 126 000 Miles 210 000 km or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Chan...

Page 405: ...ecessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 138 000 Miles 230 000 km or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer MAINTENANCE SCH...

Page 406: ...f the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and ...

Page 407: ...NG 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 me chanic MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 405 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

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Page 409: ...ts 409 䡵 If You Need Assistance 409 Chrysler LLC Customer Center 410 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 410 In Mexico Contact 410 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 411 Service Contract 411 䡵 Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 412 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 412 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 412 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 412 In Canada 413 9 ...

Page 410: ...䡵 Publication Order Forms 413 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 414 Treadwear 415 Traction Grades 415 Temperature Grades 416 408 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 411: ...d of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We want...

Page 412: ...tion to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 800 992 1997 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontari...

Page 413: ...in three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract National Customer Hot line 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 purchase...

Page 414: ...e MOPAR姞 PARTS Mopar威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized dealer They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Page 415: ...d Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals no P O Boxes Service Manuals These com...

Page 416: ...and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler LLC vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and main tenance procedures as well as specifications capabili ties and safety tips Call toll free at 1 800 890 4038 U S 1 800 387 1143 Canada Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at www techauthority com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire g...

Page 417: ...o variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance WA...

Page 418: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 420: ...intenance 57 Airbag Side 55 Airbag Window Side Curtain 49 55 Alarm Light 168 Alarm System Security Alarm 19 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 8 Antenna Satellite Radio 231 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 359 386 387 Capacities 386 Disposal 362 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 269 Anti Lock Warning Light 165 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Alarm 19 Appearance Care 368 Assistance Towing 94 Automatic Dimming Mir...

Page 421: ...ion Interlock 257 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 68 Bulb Replacement 377 378 Bulbs Light 377 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 386 Capacities Fluid 386 Caps Filler Fuel 312 Oil Engine 345 351 Power Steering 266 Car Washes 369 Carbon Monoxide Warning 311 Cargo Area Cover 152 Cargo Area Features 151 Cargo Compartment Light 151 Cargo Light 151 Cargo Load Floor 153 Cargo Tie Downs 153 Caution...

Page 422: ...tch 364 Clutch Fluid 364 Coin Holder 150 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 236 Compact Spare Tire 292 Compass Variance 182 Connector UCI 224 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 224 Console 150 Contract Service 411 Coolant Antifreeze 386 387 Cooling System 358 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 360 Coolant Level 359 362 Disposal of Used Coolant 362 Drain Flush and Refill 359 Inspection 362 Points to Remember 361 363...

Page 423: ...wnshifting 255 Driver s Seat Back Tilt 114 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 262 Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 263 Electric Remote Mirrors 77 Electrical Power Outlets 144 Electronic Brake Control System 272 Anti Lock Brake System 272 Brake Assist System 273 Electronic Roll Mitigation 274 Electronic Stability Program 275 Traction Control System 272 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Cont...

Page 424: ...ection 350 Oil Synthetic 351 Overheating 330 Temperature Gauge 168 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 56 Event Data Recorder 58 Exhaust Gas Caution 35 69 311 356 357 Exhaust System 356 Fabric Care 371 Filters Air Cleaner 352 Engine Oil 352 387 Flashers 330 Hazard Warning 330 Turn Signal 164 381 Flat Tire Stowage 337 Flooded Engine Starting 253 Fluid Brake 388 Fluid Capacities 386 Fluid Leaks 70 Fl...

Page 425: ...308 Filler Cap Gas Cap 312 Gasoline 307 Gauge 163 Light 164 Octane Rating 307 Requirements 307 Tank Capacity 386 Fuel System Caution 314 Fueling 312 Fuses 374 Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 134 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 312 313 346 Gasoline Clean Air 308 Gasoline Fuel 307 386 Gasoline Reformulated 308 Gauges Coolant Temperature 168 Fuel 163 Odometer 171 Tachometer 165 Gearshift 258 General Information...

Page 426: ...378 Switch 121 Heated Seats 116 Hitches Trailer Towing 318 HomeLink威 Garage Door Opener Transmitter 134 Hood Release 119 Ignition 12 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Immobilizer Sentry Key 16 20 Infant Restraint 61 Information Center Vehicle 175 Inside Rearview Mirror 75 Instrument Cluster 163 Instrument Panel and Controls 161 Instrument Panel Cover 372 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 373 Integrated ...

Page 427: ...ulder Belts 37 Latches Hood 119 Lead Free Gasoline 307 Life of Tires 294 Liftgate Sedan 34 Liftgate Window Wiper Washer 154 Light Bulbs 377 Lights 70 121 Airbag 54 57 70 164 Alarm 168 Anti Lock 165 Back Up 381 Brake Warning 166 Bulb Replacement 378 Cargo 151 Center Mounted Stop 384 Daytime Running 123 Dimmer Switch Headlight 121 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 275 278 Engine Temperature...

Page 428: ...rm 168 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 169 Traction Control 275 Turn Signal 121 123 381 Voltage 163 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 163 Loading Vehicle 314 315 Capacities 315 Tires 284 Locks Child Protection 31 Door 26 Power Door 27 Steering Wheel 15 Lubrication Body 355 Lumbar Support 114 Maintenance Free Battery 353 Maintenance General 349 Maintenance Procedures 349 Maintenance Schedule 390...

Page 429: ...or Tire Pressure System 298 Mopar Parts 348 412 Multi Function Control Lever 121 New Vehicle Break In Period 68 Occupant Restraints 36 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 307 Odometer 171 Trip 169 171 Oil Change Indicator 176 Oil Change Indicator Reset 176 Oil Engine 349 386 Capacity 386 Change Interval 350 Checking 349 Disposal 352 Filter 352 Identification Logo 351 Materials Added to 351 Recommendation ...

Page 430: ...Loading Information 284 Power Door Locks 27 Mirrors 77 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 144 Steering 265 266 Sunroof 140 Transfer Unit 368 Windows 32 Power Steering Fluid 388 Power Transfer Unit 368 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 48 Preparation for Jacking 333 Pretensioners Seat Belts 46 Programmable Electronic Features 179 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 24 Radial Ply Tires 291 Rad...

Page 431: ...eplacement Keys 17 Replacement Parts 348 Replacement Tires 295 Reporting Safety Defects 412 Restraints Child 60 66 Restraints Infant 61 Restraints Occupant 36 Retractable Cargo Area Cover 152 Roll Over Warning 4 Rotation Tires 297 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 69 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 70 Safety Defects Reporting 412 Safety Information Tire 279 Safety Tips 69 Satellite Radio 229 Satellite Ra...

Page 432: ...ity Alarm Theft Alarm 19 Selection of Oil 350 Sentry Key Immobilizer 16 20 Sentry Key Programming 18 Sentry Key Replacement 17 Service Assistance 409 Service Contract 411 Service Manuals 413 Setting the Clock 185 188 202 205 214 Settings Personal 179 Shift Speeds Manual Transaxle 255 Shoulder Belts 37 Side Airbag 55 Side Window Demisters Defrosters 245 Signals Turn 164 381 Slippery Surfaces Drivin...

Page 433: ...of 140 Sun Visor Extension 79 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 48 Synthetic Engine Oil 351 Tachometer 165 Taillights 381 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 168 331 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 64 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 19 Theft System Security Alarm 19 Tie Down Hooks Cargo 153 Tilt Steering Column 130 Tire and Loading Information Placard 284 Tire Identification Number TIN 283 Tire Markings ...

Page 434: ...297 Safety 279 288 Sizes 281 Snow Tires 297 Spare Tire 333 Spinning 293 Tread Wear Indicators 294 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 320 Towing 316 24 Hour Towing Assistance 94 Disabled Vehicle 341 Guide 319 Recreational 327 Weight 319 Towing Assistance 94 Trailer Towing 316 Cooling System Tips 326 Hitches 318 Minimum Requirements 321 Trailer and Tongue Weight 320 Wiring 324 Trailer Towing Guide 319 Tra...

Page 435: ...224 UConnect威 Hands Free Phone 79 Understanding Your Instrument Panel 161 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 414 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 224 Universal Transmitter 134 Unleaded Gasoline 307 Vanity Mirrors 79 Variance Compass 182 Vehicle Certification Label 314 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 7 Vehicle Loading 284 314 315 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 8 Vehicle Storage 377 Vehicle ...

Page 436: ... Driving Through 263 Wheel and Wheel Trim 370 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 370 Wind Buffeting 143 Window Airbag Side Curtain 49 55 Window Fogging 244 Windows 32 Power 32 Windshield Washers 127 128 Windshield Wipers 127 355 Wipers Intermittent 128 YES Essentials威 Fabric Cleaning Procedure 371 434 INDEX ...

Page 437: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

Page 438: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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