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NOTE:

The following steps must occur within the first

60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. Chrysler Group LLC does not recom-
mend deactivating BeltAlert

威

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
buckle the driver’s seat belt.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait
for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off.

3. Unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at
least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat
belt buckled.

NOTE:

Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder 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 Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate
while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Summary of Contents for 2010 Patriot

Page 1: ...Patriot O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 447 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 467 10 INDEX 477 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 4: ...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 5: ...ld be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts and cares about your satisfaction ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover...

Page 6: ...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 Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle s equipment The detail...

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Page 8: ...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 1 INTRODUCTION...

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

Page 10: ...Keys 15 Customer Key Programming 16 General Information 17 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 17 To Set The Security Alarm 18 To Disarm The System 18 Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override 18 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE If Equipped 18 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 19 Remote Key Unlock Driver Door All First Press 19 Illuminated Approach If Equipped 20 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 20 2 ...

Page 11: ... 27 Power Door Locks 28 Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors 31 䡵 Power Windows If Equipped 33 Power Window Switches 33 Auto Down 34 Window Lockout Switch 34 䡵 Liftgate 35 䡵 Occupant Restraints 36 Lap Shoulder Belts 38 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 43 Second Row Center Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 44 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 47 Automatic Locking Retract...

Page 12: ...raint System SRS Airbags 56 Advanced Front Airbag Features 58 Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls 64 Event Data Recorder EDR 71 Child Restraints 73 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 81 䡵 Safety Tips 81 Transporting Passengers 81 Exhaust Gas 82 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 83 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 85 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR V...

Page 13: ...ealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal 1 Place the shift lever in PARK if equipped with an automatic transmission 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 14: ...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 15: ... will not function SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine The system does not need to be armed or activated Operation is automatic regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip transponder to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation Therefore only key...

Page 16: ...t ible with some after market remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics Replacement Keys NOTE Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle Once a Sentry Key威 is programmed t...

Page 17: ... switch to the ON position for at least three seconds but no longer than 15 seconds Then turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key 3 Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds After 10 seconds a chime will sound In addition the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch to ...

Page 18: ...FCC rules Part 15 and with 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 that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors liftgate and ignition switch for unauthorized o...

Page 19: ...ely 16 seconds the Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed To Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter or insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunge...

Page 20: ...ll 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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understand ing Your Instrument Panel for further information For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC ...

Page 21: ...f Equipped This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information NOTE None of the courtesy lights wi...

Page 22: ...s mitter for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 sec onds Then press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key re moved 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its pre...

Page 23: ...utton 2 Release both buttons at the same time 3 Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press ing the LOCK UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key removed 4 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting NOTE Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the...

Page 24: ...CC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate...

Page 25: ...tter buttons facing down use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal 2 Remove and replace the battery Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol 3 To reassemble the RKE transmitter case snap the two halves together Se...

Page 26: ...before the engine will remote start Shift lever in PARK Doors closed Hood closed Hazard switch off Brake switch inactive brake pedal not pressed Ignition key removed from ignition switch Battery at an acceptable charge level RKE PANIC button not pressed WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless...

Page 27: ...he RKE transmitter However the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 Any engine warning lamps come on The hood is opened The hazard switch is pressed The transmission is moved out of PARK The brake pedal is pressed To Exit Remote S...

Page 28: ...t be in the ON position in order to drive the vehicle 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 a...

Page 29: ... 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 and front passenger 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 ...

Page 30: ...Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor mation For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Close a...

Page 31: ... will unlock automatically if 1 The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en abled 2 The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph 0 km h 3 The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK 4 The driver s door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows...

Page 32: ...n this feature to its previous setting NOTE If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the rear doors are equipped ...

Page 33: ...pping anyone in a vehicle in a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged Child Protection Door Lock Location Child Protection Door Lock Function 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 34: ... after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Open ing either front door will cancel this feature For vehicles equipped with the EVIC the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Electronic Vehicle Informati...

Page 35: ...up or down direction and release the switch Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors To disable the window controls on the other doors press the window LOCKOUT switch To enable the window con trols press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time Power Window Switch Location Window Lockout Switch 34 THINGS TO KNOW...

Page 36: ...tral locking unlocking feature if equipped can also be activated from the liftgate key cylinder Once unlocked the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key To open the liftgate squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion NOTE In the event of a power malfunction or the RKE transmitter is inoperative insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and tu...

Page 37: ... all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode Gas props support the liftgate in the open position However because the gas pressure drops with tempera ture it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restr...

Page 38: ...justing the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat if equipped If you will be carrying children too small for adult sized seat belts the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems For more information on LATCH see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH NOTE The ...

Page 39: ...d they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Lap Shoulder Belts All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap Shoulder belts The bel...

Page 40: ... forces of a collision the best Continued WARNING Continued Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might suffer internal injuries or you could even slide out of part of the belt Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas sengers safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted tog...

Page 41: ... the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 42: ...lt that is worn under your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from ...

Page 43: ...e belt forces won t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted belt can t do its job properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt on yo...

Page 44: ...sion if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage and move it up or down to the position that fits you best NOTE The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy ...

Page 45: ...econd 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 and shoulder belt can then be stored out of the way in the right side trim panel for added convenience 1 Remove the mini latch and regula...

Page 46: ... the belt is long enough to fit insert the mini latch plate into the mini buckle until you hear a click 5 Sit back in the seat Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap Mini Latch Stowage Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 ...

Page 47: ... on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision 8 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt Connecting Mini Latch to Buckle Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING Y...

Page 48: ...l Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate 3 Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The f...

Page 49: ...d pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emer...

Page 50: ...early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the airbags the pretension ers are single use items A deployed pretensi...

Page 51: ... occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts NOTE The Active Head Restraints AHR may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact However if during a front impact a secondary rear impact occurs the AHR may deploy based on the sever ity and type of the impact Activ...

Page 52: ...rstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Resetting Active Head Restraints AHR If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in a collision you must reset the head restraint on the driver s and front passenger seat You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward as shown in step three of the resetting procedure 1 Grasp the deployed AHR from t...

Page 53: ...wn to engage the locking mechanism 4 The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half 1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha nism 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 54: ...rt the driver to buckle the seat belt The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts Once the warning is triggered the BeltAlert威 will con tinue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light for 96 seconds or until the driver s seat belt is buckled The BeltAlert威 will be reactivated if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle sp...

Page 55: ...t at least three times within 10 seconds ending with the seat belt buckled NOTE Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder 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...

Page 56: ...a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions Remove and store the extender when not needed Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt ac...

Page 57: ... mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers NOTE These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision Front Airbags and Knee Bo...

Page 58: ...ear passengers sitting next to a window The SABIC are located above the side windows The trim covering the side airbags is labeled SRS AIRBAG NOTE Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during airbag deployment After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Airbag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the followin...

Page 59: ...ther the output force is low medium or high If a low output is sufficient to meet the need the remaining gas in the inflator is expended WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attem...

Page 60: ...bag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the out board side of the front seats When the airbag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each airbag deploys independently that is a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right side impact deploys only the right airbag Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Airbag Label 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YO...

Page 61: ... to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The SABIC airbags deploy downward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Should a vehicle rollover occur the pretensioners and or SABIC curtains on both sides of the vehicle may deploy Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during airbag deployment Side Curtain Ai...

Page 62: ...e performance could be adversely affected and or objects could be pushed into you causing serious injury Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger and position front occu pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Airbags Along with seat belts and pretensioners Advanced Front Airbags work with the knee bolsters to provide...

Page 63: ...er belt behind them or under their arm If a child from 1 to 12 years old not in a rear facing child seat must ride in the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint Refer to Child Restraints You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly 2 All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap a...

Page 64: ...ons the airbags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags Continued WARNING Continued Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air bags need room to inflate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Side airbags also n...

Page 65: ... reduce the risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage for example some pole collisions truck underrides and angle offset collisions On the other hand depending on the type and location of impact Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle fro...

Page 66: ...r continuously A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the airbag system The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction WARNING Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have ...

Page 67: ...ctivate only in certain side collisions The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side airbags to inflate based on the severity and type of collision Based on the severity and type of collision the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered releasing a quantity of non toxic gas The inflating side airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between the oc...

Page 68: ...me vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have deployed NOTE In a rollover the pretensioners and or SABIC airbags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle Front and Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events Additional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag d...

Page 69: ...oor They are not caused by contact with chemicals They are not permanent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for airbag inflation These ai...

Page 70: ...m could cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or add aftermarket side steps or running boards It is dangerou...

Page 71: ...ies may be used If it is necessary to modify the airbag system for persons with disabilities contact your authorized dealer Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision While the airbag system is designed to be mainte nance free if any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service the system immediately The Airbag Warning Li...

Page 72: ...r deployment EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys or nearly deploys and is otherwise unavailable NOTE 1 A near deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica tive of a crash but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment 2 Under certain circumstances EDR data may not be recorded e g loss of battery power In conjunction with other dat...

Page 73: ... the U S govern ment and various states Data of a potentially sensitive nature such as would identify a particular driver ve hicle or crash will be treated confidentially Confidential data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any third party except when 1 Used for research purposes such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database provided confidentiality of p...

Page 74: ...han in the front WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile 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 matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child s size Infants a...

Page 75: ...ard facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg but are younger than one year old Rearward facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride f...

Page 76: ...turer s directions ex actly when installing an infant or child restraint Continued WARNING Continued A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat A rearward facing child re straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy ing passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint Before buy...

Page 77: ...r child restraint is not in use secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury To install a child restraint first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint an...

Page 78: ... be low on the hips and as snug as possible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with the child ...

Page 79: ... not LATCH compatible you can only install the child re straints using the vehicle s seat belts Please refer to Installing the Child Restraint System for typical instal lation instructions Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorage have been avai...

Page 80: ...t is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are no...

Page 81: ...downward into the seat Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here Again carefully follow the instruc tions that come with the child restraint system NOTE If your child restraint seat is not LATCH compatible install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the c...

Page 82: ... 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 conditions under which vehicle operations will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grade...

Page 83: ...ur vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or o...

Page 84: ...xhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required 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 disassemble or modify the system Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision Rear seat belt assembl...

Page 85: ...fe operation of your vehicle in other ways WARNING Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per sonal injury Always make sure that floor mats are properly attached to the floor mat fasteners Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and inter fering w...

Page 86: ...nterference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks Check the wheel nuts for tightness Check the tires...

Page 87: ...king for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected the cause should be located and corrected immediately 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 88: ...ver Side 94 Outside Mirror Passenger Side 94 Folding Outside Mirrors 95 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 95 Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 96 Sun Visor Sliding Feature 96 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 96 Operation 98 Phone Call Features 106 Uconnect Phone Features 109 Advanced Phone Connectivity 114 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 116 General Information 124 3 ...

Page 89: ...s If Equipped 133 Heated Seats If Equipped 134 Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat 135 Adjusting Active Head Restraints 136 Folding Rear Seat 139 䡵 To Open And Close The Hood 141 䡵 Lights 143 Multifunction Lever 143 Headlights And Parking Lights 143 Lights On Reminder 144 Fog Lights If Equipped 144 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 145 Turn Signals 145 Lane Change Assist 146 High Low Beam Switch 146 F...

Page 90: ...To Set a Desired Speed 153 To Deactivate 153 To Resume Speed 153 To Vary The Speed Setting 154 Manual Transaxle 154 To Accelerate For Passing 155 䡵 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 155 Programming HomeLink威 157 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 159 Using HomeLink威 160 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button 160 Security 160 Troubleshooting Tips 161 General Information 161 䡵 Power Sunroof If Equippe...

Page 91: ...d 167 䡵 Cupholders 169 䡵 Storage 170 Glove Compartment And Storage Bin 170 Door Storage 171 䡵 Console Features 172 䡵 Cargo Area Features 173 Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight 173 Cargo Cover 174 Removable Load Floor 176 Cargo Tie Down Loops 176 Fold Down Speakers If Equipped 178 䡵 Rear Window Features 178 Rear Window Wiper Washer 178 Rear Window Defroster 179 䡵 Roof Luggage Rack If ...

Page 92: ...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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ...

Page 93: ...tton at the base of the mirror A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Automatic Dimming Mirror 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 94: ...n the control to the center position to 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 th...

Page 95: ... of the view obtained on the inside mirror Outside Mirror Passenger Side Adjust the convex outside mirror to center on the adja cent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror driver s Side Mirror Directions Passenger Side Mirror Directions 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 96: ... side mirror Folding Outside Mirrors The outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved manually either forward or rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Refer to Rear Window Features in Unders...

Page 97: ...cellular phone using simple voice commands e g Call ѧ Mike ѧ Work or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your cellular phone s audio is transmitted through your vehicle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect Phone NOTE The Uconnect Phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile Ver sion 0 96 or higher See the Uconnect website for suppo...

Page 98: ... as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle s Uconnect Phone The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system Only one linked or paired cellular phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local...

Page 99: ...adio 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 Phone such as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are required after most Uconnect Phone prompts Y...

Page 100: ...ons at any prompt say Help following the beep The Uconnect Phone will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the Uconnect Phone from idle simply press the button and follow the audible prompts for directions All Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will b...

Page 101: ... You 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 Phone However at any given time only one cellular phone can be in use connected to your Uconnect Phone The priority allows the Uconnect Phone to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in th...

Page 102: ... stored name entry in the Uconnect phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook in the phonebook The Uconnect 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 Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the Uconnect Phonebook is r...

Page 103: ...r phone Uconnect Phone automati cally downloads your cellular phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Cellular Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone Uconnect Phone automatically downloads names text names and number entries from the cellular phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See U...

Page 104: ...If equipped and supported by your phone Uconnect Phone allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth威 To use this feature press the button and say Phonebook Download The system prompts Ready to accept V card entry via Bluetooth威 The system is now ready to accept phone book entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威 Object Exchange Profile OBEX Please see your phone Owner s M...

Page 105: ...ing beep say Phonebook Edit You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit Next choose the number designation home work cellular or pager that you wish to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the...

Page 106: ...ress the button while the Uconnect Phone is playing the desired entry and say Delete After you enter the name the Uconnect Phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work cellular 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 ...

Page 107: ...nnect Phone will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone 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 Phone Check with you...

Page 108: ...o make a second call while you are currently on a call press the 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 ...

Page 109: ...tive 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 phone far end a call on hold may not become active automatically This is cell phone dependent To bring the call back from hold press and hold the button until you hear a single beep Redial Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep sa...

Page 110: ...Language Selection To change the language that the Uconnect Phone is using Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol or Francais Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the language selection After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE Aft...

Page 111: ... 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 button and say Setup followed by Emergency The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cellular phone directly WARNING Your phone must be turned on and paired to the Uconnec...

Page 112: ...tems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the Uconnect Phone 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 navigating through an ...

Page 113: ... send The Uconnect Phone 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 paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature Barge In Overriding Prompts The Voice Comman...

Page 114: ... while dialing 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 audio will be played through your vehicle s audio system The Uconnect Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using Voice Command NOTE Certain brands of cellular phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconn...

Page 115: ...en the Uconnect Phone 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 to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威 connection between a Uconnect Phone paired cellular phone and the Uconnect Phone follow the instructions described in your cellular phone User s Manual List...

Page 116: ...t 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 Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Cellular Phones Press the button to begin After the Rea...

Page 117: ...ay the Setup Voice Training command Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone 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 Command syst...

Page 118: ...hrough 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 Phonebook Phonebook Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo cal name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not si...

Page 119: ... at the phone 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 Phone When this happens the connec tion can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your cellular phone is...

Page 120: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ...

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Page 123: ...ive six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 124: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ...

Page 125: ...and 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 voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe dri...

Page 126: ...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 volume The system will best recognize your s...

Page 127: ... Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button 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 ...

Page 128: ...ollowing 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 th...

Page 129: ...reviously recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Command button 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 Lang...

Page 130: ...ice 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 Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle They need to be used properly for safe operation of the vehi...

Page 131: ...y pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Front Seat Adjustment 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES O...

Page 132: ...he outboard side of the seat to adjust the driving position Manual Lumbar If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat To increase or decrease support rotate the handle up or down Seat Height Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ...

Page 133: ...dle to return the seatback to an upright position WARNING 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 Reclining Seat 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 134: ...sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked CAUTION DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat s path Powe...

Page 135: ...eating is selected the system automatically switches to Low level heating 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...

Page 136: ... the increased surface temperature of the seat CAUTION Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and or degrade the material of the seat Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE...

Page 137: ...int is located above the top of your ear To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint on some models you may need to press the push button To lower the head restraint press the push button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Adjusted Head Restraint 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 138: ...ad restraint closer to the back of your head pull outward on the bottom of the head restraint Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head Push Button Active Head Restraint Normal Position 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 ...

Page 139: ... AHR in Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision The head restraints should always be checked prior to oper ating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion Always adjust the head restraints when the vehicle ...

Page 140: ...by an object such as a hand foot or loose cargo To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se cured as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area each rear seatback can be fol...

Page 141: ...seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury 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 Rear Seats Folded Flat 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

Page 142: ...riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel 2 Move t...

Page 143: ... 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 Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in...

Page 144: ... the passing lights and the fog lights The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent to turn on the parking lights Turn the end of the lever to the second detent to turn on the headlights Multifunction Lever Headlight Control 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 ...

Page 145: ... 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 NOTE The fog lights will only operate with the head lights on low beam Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights Front Fog Lights Control 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 146: ...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 NOTE If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the i...

Page 147: ...sh 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 Instrument Panel Dimming Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened Rotate the center portion of the lever up to incre...

Page 148: ...Each light is turned on by pressing the button Press the button a second time to turn the light off The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent Dimmer Control Map Reading Lights 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 ...

Page 149: ...teering column The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch located on the end of the lever For information on the rear wiper washer refer to Rear Window Fea tures in Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the LO position for low speed wiper operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the HI position for high speed wipe...

Page 150: ...les to a cycle every second NOTE The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph 16 km h delay times will be doubled 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...

Page 151: ...ld during freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use Mist Feature Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle As long as the lever is held down the wipers will continue to operate Mist Control 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 152: ...ILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward The tilt control handle is located on the left side of the steering column below the turn signal lever Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column With one hand firmly on the steering wheel move the steering column up or down as desired Push the lever up to lock the steering column firmly in place T...

Page 153: ...eath ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED When engaged Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at th...

Page 154: ...o Set a Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press down on the lever and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal pulling the speed control lever to...

Page 155: ...ectronic Speed Control is set push down and hold the SET DECEL lever If the lever is continually held in the SET DECEL position the set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is released Release the lever when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h speed decrease Each time the lever is tapped ...

Page 156: ...speed change on moderate hills is normal On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your ve hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Do not use Electronic Speed C...

Page 157: ...se this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop and reverse feature as required by Federal safety standards This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982 Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety infor mation or assistance Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide...

Page 158: ...m the HomeLink威 button you wish to program Place the handheld transmitter 1 3 in 3 8 cm away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink威 button and the handheld transmitter button until the HomeLink威 indicator changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light then release both the HomeLink威 and hand...

Page 159: ... complete and the garage door or device should activate when the HomeLink威 button is pressed If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with program ming for a Rolling Code 5 PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the Learn or Training button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wi...

Page 160: ... DO NOT erase the channels Gate Operator Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner It may be helpful to unplug the device d...

Page 161: ...eviously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Program ming HomeLink威 Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your v...

Page 162: ...ion This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications ...

Page 163: ...nt may result in serious injury or death In an accident there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the...

Page 164: ...the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial close condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again To ensure sunroof is fully closed press and hold switch until sunroof has completely stopped moving Express Mode Press the switch forward and release and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automaticall...

Page 165: ...e sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens NOTE The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur re...

Page 166: ...ndard 12 Volt 13 Amp power outlet located in the instrument panel for added convenience This power outlet can power cellular phones electronics and other low power devices Power is available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use To preserve the heating element do not hold the lighter in the heating position 12 Volt ...

Page 167: ...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 life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly O...

Page 168: ...esigned with built in overload protection If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded the power inverter will automatically shut down Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts the power inverter may have to be reset manually To reset the inverter manually unplug the device and plug it in ...

Page 169: ...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 170: ...th four cupholders There are two illuminated cupholders located in the front There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers Illuminated Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 ...

Page 171: ...r 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 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 172: ...Door Storage The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 ...

Page 173: ...artment push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open 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 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 174: ...EA FEATURES Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight 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 Pre...

Page 175: ...onneau cover that accommo dates the reclining rear seat To install the Cargo Cover insert either end of the cover into one of the two notches located in the rear trim panels With one of the cover ends installed push inward on the opposite end and install it into the same notch location of the rear trim panel Three Press Switch Rear Trim Notches 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 176: ...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 Cargo Cover Guides 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 ...

Page 177: ...rea load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water Cargo Tie Down Loops There are four D rings installed in the cargo area for securing cargo Cargo Load Floor D Rings 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 178: ...he cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible Continued WARNING Continued Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or be come a dangerous projectil...

Page 179: ...g and other activities REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper Washer The rear wiper washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the center portion of the control lever The control lever is located on the right side of the steering column Fold Down Speakers Rear Wiper Washer Control 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 180: ... 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 rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right side of the blower control knob Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indica tor in the button will i...

Page 181: ...ssbars NOTE If not equipped with crossbars your authorized dealer can order and install MOPAR威 crossbars built specifically for this roof rack system Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maximum ve...

Page 182: ...a towing feature CAUTION To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle DO NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without crossbars installed The load should be secured and placed on top of the crossbars not directly on the roof If it is necessary to place the load on the roof place a blanket or some other protection between the load and the roof surface To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle d...

Page 183: ...o a load This is especially true on large flat loads and may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle WARNING Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle particularly at high speeds resulting in per sonal injury or property damage Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF Y...

Page 184: ...quipped 202 Engine Oil Change Indicator System If Equipped 204 EVIC Functions 205 Compass Temperature Audio 206 Average Fuel Economy 206 Distance To Empty DTE 206 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 207 Elapsed Time 207 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features 207 䡵 Media Center 230 REQ AM FM Stereo Radio And 6 Disc CD DVD Changer MP3 WMA AUX Jack 212 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 213 4 ...

Page 185: ... Phone If Equipped 228 Clock Setting Procedure RBZ Radio 229 Clock Setting Procedure RER REN Radio 230 䡵 Media Center 130 RES AM FM Stereo Radio With CD Player MP3 AUX Jack 232 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 233 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 236 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 238 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 241 䡵 Media Center 130 RES RSC AM FM Stereo Radio With ...

Page 186: ...ng Radio Buttons 259 Play Mode 259 List Or Browse Mode 260 䡵 Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped REN REQ RER RES REU RBZ Radios Only 262 System Activation 263 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 263 Selecting Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode 264 Satellite Antenna 264 Reception Quality 264 Operating Instructions Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode 264 Operatin...

Page 187: ...rols If Equipped 268 Radio Operation 268 CD Player 269 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 269 䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 270 䡵 Climate Controls 270 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning 270 Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 274 Operating Tips 280 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 188: ...Heated Seat Switch If Equipped 2 Demisters 6 Glove Compartment 10 Hazard Warning Flasher 3 Instrument Cluster 7 Climate Controls 11 ESC OFF Switch If Equipped 4 Radio 8 Power Outlet 12 Heated Seat Switch If Equipped 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 ...

Page 189: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 190: ...IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies 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...

Page 191: ...he fuel level reaches approximately 2 0 gal 7 8 L this light will turn on and remain on until fuel is added 6 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 7 Airbag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving then have the system inspected at an aut...

Page 192: ...enefits 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 the driver s seat belt is unbuckled a chime will sound After the bulb ch...

Page 193: ...gencies for further information 14 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application 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 diseng...

Page 194: ...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 195: ...peed is maintained the overheating will continue to occur If the overheating continues it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure WARNING Continued oper...

Page 196: ...oner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized deal ership for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer ship for service if your vehicle ove...

Page 197: ... inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tir...

Page 198: ...ding the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipm...

Page 199: ...ero Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate conditions exist the following odometer messages will display door Door Ajar gate Gate Ajar gASCAP Fuel Cap Fault Lo tIrE Low Tire Pressure Change Oil Oil Change Required NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in the in strument cluster warnings such as Door Ajar and Gate Ajar will be displayed...

Page 200: ...ton 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 the indicator message illuminates when you star...

Page 201: ...vability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A malfunctioning catalytic converter as referenced above can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard etc This could result in d...

Page 202: ...ins on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your autho rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on mo mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON Each time the ignition is tu...

Page 203: ...pped When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC messages For further information refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC 32 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Button If Equipped Pushing this button will change the display to the choices available for EVIC ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED The Ele...

Page 204: ...o mode display Tire Pressure Monitor TPM When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Turn Signal On with a continuous warning chime after 1 mile 1 6 km of distance travelled Left Front Turn Signal Light Out with a single chime Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out with a single chime Right Front Turn Signal Light Out with a single chime Electronic Vehicle Information C...

Page 205: ...e Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Oil Change Required message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your persona...

Page 206: ...o 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 following func tions is displayed on the EVIC Compass Temperature Audio Average Fuel Economy EVIC Button 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 ...

Page 207: ... 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 Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset When the fuel economy is reset the display will read RESET o...

Page 208: ... tion and the current fuel tank level Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Refer to Starting And Operating Tire Pressure Moni toring System TPMS for system operation Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position Personal Settings Customer Programmable ...

Page 209: ...stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position automatic transmission Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection RKE Unlock Driver s Door 1st When Driver s Door 1st is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter UNLOCK button and require a second press to unlock t...

Page 210: ...w switches radio Uconnect Phone power sunroof and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until OFF 45 sec 5 min or 10 min appears to make your selection Illuminated Approach When this feature is selected the headlights will activate and re...

Page 211: ...360 degree turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the CAL message displayed in the EVIC turns off The compass will now function normally NOTE A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings bridges underground cables railroad tracks etc Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic No...

Page 212: ...eral times until Compass Variance is displayed 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 button presses for each increment until the desired variance is achieved To exit the Vari a...

Page 213: ...ce 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 To complete the compass calibration drive the vehicle in one or more complete 360 degree circle under 5 mph 8 km h in an area free from power lines and large metallic objects until the CA...

Page 214: ...ing Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned ON the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press 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...

Page 215: ... Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature if equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle 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 TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time and frequency dis...

Page 216: ...lockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob and BASS will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones 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...

Page 217: ...E button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select 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 ...

Page 218: ...tes when in the FM mode If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items NOTE Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries Push the AUDIO SELECT button to select an entry and make changes...

Page 219: ...g SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc if equipped NOTE The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc These selections can only be made while playing a DVD VES Power Allows you to turn VES ON and OFF if equipped VES Lock Locks out rear VES remote controls if equipped VES CH1 CH2 Allows the user to change the mode of either the IR...

Page 220: ...f the language is supported by the disc You can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting other Enter the country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select Subtitle Language If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle language effective only if the language is supported by the disc You c...

Page 221: ...mode SET Button To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select the button 1 6 you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but ton the station will continue to play...

Page 222: ...er it will not play the disc Customers may take their vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code of the player a maximum of five times CAUTION The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions When this occurs the radio will indicate Disc Hot and shut off until a safe temperature is reached This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio inte...

Page 223: ...button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF SEEK Button CD MODE 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 the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection Pr...

Page 224: ... WMA DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are ...

Page 225: ...Non MP3 WMA files named with the MP3 WMA extension may cause play back problems The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 WMA and will not play the file When using the MP3 WMA encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 WMA file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 WMA f...

Page 226: ...cs may take longer to load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders Loading times will increase with more files and folders To increase the speed of disc loading it is recommended to use CD R media and single session discs To create a single session disc enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button DISC Mode for MP3 WMA Play Pressing the LIST button will bri...

Page 227: ...UX 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 utilize the vehicle s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil iary device if the AUX jack is connected NOTE The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to...

Page 228: ... refer to Uconnect Phone in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Operating Instructions Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio Operating Instructions Video Entertainment System VES If Equipped Refer to separate Video Ent...

Page 229: ...ated on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate The REN RER and RBZ radios contain a 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 contains a Global Positioning System GPS based Navigation system Refer to your Uconnect Multimedia REN RER or RBZ user s manual for detai...

Page 230: ...d To move the minute backward touch the screen where the word Min with the arrow pointing downward is displayed 5 To save the new time setting touch the screen where the word Save is displayed Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time Proceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where t...

Page 231: ...l appear on the screen 3 Touch the screen where the words Set Time Zone are displayed The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen 4 Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears If you do not see a time zone that you want to select touch the screen where the word Page is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu 5 Touch the screen where the word Save i...

Page 232: ...w pointing downward is displayed 6 To save the new time setting touch the screen where the word Save is displayed Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time Proceed as follows to change the current setting 1 Turn on the radio 2 Touch the screen where User Clock is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 When ...

Page 233: ...h the screen where User Clock is displayed the clock setting menu will appear on the screen 4 Touch the screen where the words Set Time Zone are displayed The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen 5 Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears If you do not see a time zone that you want to select touch the screen where the word Page is displayed to view addit...

Page 234: ...ng Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press 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 ...

Page 235: ...e 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 arrows This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency Setting the Tone Balance and Fade Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob and...

Page 236: ... 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 to lock onto this station and press and release that button If a button is not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET RND button the station will c...

Page 237: ... 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 in 2 5 cm a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected b...

Page 238: ...aded 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 th...

Page 239: ...lay Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW MP3 and CDDA MP3 Supported Medium Formats File Systems The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO ...

Page 240: ...in 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 Formats The radio will recognize only files with the MP3 exten sion as MP3 files Non MP3 files named with ...

Page 241: ...ded 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 load than non multisession discs Number of files and folders ...

Page 242: ...X 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 MEDIA CENTER 130 RES RSC AM FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD ...

Page 243: ...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 Command System Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in Understanding The F...

Page 244: ... 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 button For ...

Page 245: ... or left to increase or decrease the bass tones 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 Pus...

Page 246: ...broadcast Music Type information Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Old...

Page 247: ...Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob After adjusting the hours press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE ...

Page 248: ...ton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM and 12 FM stations DISC AUX Button Pressing the DISC AUX button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to DISC AUX mode Ope...

Page 249: ...tart of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use adhesive labels These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism RES is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded Dual media disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a ...

Page 250: ...old FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button Press 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 ord...

Page 251: ...s limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will result in this display With 200 files exceeding 50 folders will result in this display Maximum number of characters in file folder names Level 1 12 including a separator and a three character e...

Page 252: ...addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specification Sampling 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 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...

Page 253: ...at Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE 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 con...

Page 254: ...lume 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 the ignition is OFF Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This ser...

Page 255: ...e 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 ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen Selecting Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display A CD may rem...

Page 256: ...h for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel pausing for eight seconds before con tinuing t...

Page 257: ...g the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset channel SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number ...

Page 258: ...ce Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Understanding The Features If Your Vehicle UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE UCI 0 5 IF EQUIPPED NOTE This section is for sales cod...

Page 259: ...tment 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 It may be necessary to remove the connector pin protection cap from the 16 pin connector port prior to connecting the cable If the iPod威 battery is completely dischar...

Page 260: ...late to control the 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 be...

Page 261: ...ode 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 pressing the SEEK and SEEK buttons will select the previous and next tracks RND ...

Page 262: ...ards 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 without ...

Page 263: ...ice and or to the connectors WARNING Do not plug in or remove the iPod威 while driving Failure to follow this warning could result in an accident Uconnect Multimedia SATELLITE RADIO IF EQUIPPED REN REQ RER RES REU RBZ 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 Satell...

Page 264: ...er 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 ID number will di...

Page 265: ...na 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 co...

Page 266: ...olding 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 if available Pressing the INFO button again will close the INFO screen RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons c...

Page 267: ...the MUSIC TYPE button again will close the Music Type screen Once closed seek up seek down and scan will no longer be based on your selection SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items Display Sirius ID number Press the AUDIO SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number This number is used to activate deactivate or change the Sirius subscription SET Button To ...

Page 268: ...ry can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect Phone in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Operating Instructions Video Enter...

Page 269: ...utton located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a 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 s...

Page 270: ... The button in the center of the left hand switch changes CD s on the 6 Disc in dash CD changer radio This button does not function for all other radios CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not app...

Page 271: ...r radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repositioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make ...

Page 272: ...ol to regulate the tem perature of the air inside the passenger compartment Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula tion of dirt or...

Page 273: ...maximum airflow to the rear Bi Level Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets NOTE For all settings except full cold or full hot there is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing ...

Page 274: ...h humidity are present Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate NOTE Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur Extended use of this mode is not recommended The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp weather will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle S...

Page 275: ...been running for about 10 seconds MAX A C For maximum cooling use the A C and recirculation buttons at the same time ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired press the A C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A C compressor Then move the temperature control to the desired temperature Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped The Automatic Temperature Control system automati cally main...

Page 276: ...ally make the adjustment You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically Selecting the O OFF position on the blower control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person is 72 F 22 C however this may vary NOTE The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime with...

Page 277: ...anual mode there are seven blower speeds that can be individual selected In off position the blower will shut off Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic Mode Preferred Automatic or Blower and Mode Pre ferred Automatic This means the operator can override the blower the mode or both There is a manual blower range...

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Page 279: ...ature between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets Mix Air is directed through the floor defrost and side window demist outlets This setting works best in cold or snowy co...

Page 280: ...ecirculation will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate NOTE When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position the recirculation feature will be cancelled In cold weather use of the Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The Recirculation mode is not allowed in the floor defrost or defrost floor mode in order to improve window clearing Recirculation will be disab...

Page 281: ...lation Mode you must first move the Mode knob to Panel Panel Floor and then press the Recirculation button This feature reduces the possibility of window fogging Operating Tips NOTE Refer to the chart at the end of this section for suggested control settings for various weather condi tions Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality ...

Page 282: ...cle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather NOTE Recirculate without A C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is located at each end of the instrument panel These non adjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST mode The air is directed at the...

Page 283: ...ing from outside the vehicle and recirculated air within the pas senger compartment Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for A C Air Filter service information or see your authorized dealer for service Refer to Maintenance Schedules for filter service intervals 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

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Page 286: ...low 20 F Or 29 C 291 If Engine Fails To Start 292 After Starting 292 䡵 Engine Block Heater If Equipped 292 䡵 Manual Transmission If Equipped 293 Five Speed Manual Transmission 293 Recommended Shift Speeds 294 Downshifting 294 䡵 Automatic Transmission If Equipped 295 Brake Transmission Interlock System 296 Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System 296 Gear Ranges 297 5 ...

Page 287: ...Water 303 䡵 On Road Driving Tips 305 䡵 Off Road Driving Tips 305 When To Use Low L Off Road With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged 306 Driving In Snow Mud And Sand 306 Hill Climbing 308 Driving Through Water 311 After Driving Off Road 313 䡵 Power Steering 314 Power Steering Fluid Check 315 䡵 Parking Brake 316 䡵 Brake System 318 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 319 䡵 Electronic Brake Control System 321 Anti Loc...

Page 288: ...Markings 332 Tire Identification Number TIN 336 Tire Terminology And Definitions 337 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 338 䡵 Tires General Information 342 Tire Pressure 342 Tire Inflation Pressures 343 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 345 Radial Ply Tires 345 Compact Spare Tire If Equipped 345 Tire Spinning 346 Tread Wear Indicators 347 Life Of Tire 348 Replacement Tires 348 䡵 Tire Chains 349 ...

Page 289: ... Materials Added To Fuel 363 Fuel System Cautions 363 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 364 䡵 Adding Fuel 365 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 365 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 367 䡵 Vehicle Loading 367 Vehicle Certification Label 367 䡵 Trailer Towing 369 Common Towing Definitions 369 Trailer Hitch Classification 372 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 373 Trailer And Tongue Weight 373 Towing Requ...

Page 290: ...䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 381 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground 381 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 ...

Page 291: ... 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 Transmiss...

Page 292: ... 15 seconds turn the ignition switch to the OFF position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure WARNING Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mission 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 ...

Page 293: ...ver pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury CAUTION To prevent damage to the starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms ...

Page 294: ...ARNING You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied The parking brake should al ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle especially on an incline Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift gears As you release the clutch pedal lightly press the accelerator pedal Shift Pattern 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 ...

Page 295: ...e abnormal wear on the clutch Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop NOTE During cold weather until the transmission lubricant is warm you may experience slightly higher shift efforts This is normal and not harmful to the transmission Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel economy it should be upshifted as listed in the following t...

Page 296: ...ratios in a continuous manner This may sometimes feel as if it is slipping but this is normal and does not harm anything CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing 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 s...

Page 297: ...not and the brake pedal must be pressed NOTE If a malfunction occurs the transmission will not shift out of PARK Battery power is required to release the brake transmission interlock system There is a removable 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 lev...

Page 298: ...the shift 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 locke...

Page 299: ...ezel to ensure it is in the PARK position You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out 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 press the brake pedal REVERSE This range is for mov...

Page 300: ...toStick威 is not functional 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 sixth gear ratio will be selected In like manner moving the shift ...

Page 301: ... would cause the engine to overspeed that shift will 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 wi...

Page 302: ...peed To deactivate simply pull on the switch one more time The 4WD Indicator Light will then go out NOTE Refer to Electronic Brake Control System Electronic Stability Control ESC in Starting and Op erating for further 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 ...

Page 303: ...use partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy 2 Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles 3 Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible 4 Keep the tires properly inflated 5 Maintain enough distance between your vehicle...

Page 304: ...ou Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle Determine the condition of the road or the path that is...

Page 305: ...d cause serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stop ping distances Therefore after driving through s...

Page 306: ...e rollover OFF ROAD DRIVING TIPS You will encounter many types of terrain driving off road You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding There are many types of surface conditions hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow and ice Every surface has a different effect on your vehicle s steering handling and traction Control ling your vehicle is one of the keys to success...

Page 307: ...ith 4WD LOCK engaged will allow the engine to operate in a higher power range This will allow you to cross over obstacles and descend hills with improved control and less effort NOTE For maximum off road performance premium fuel is recommended While the vehicle will operate on regular fuel when in L Off Road mode the engine has been calibrated for maximum performance using pre mium fuel Driving in...

Page 308: ...t high engine RPM s or vehicle speeds because engine brak ing may cause skidding and loss of control Mud Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and is very difficult to get through You should use low L Off Road with the 4WD LOCK engaged and maintain your momentum If you start to slow to a stop try turning your steering wheel no more than a 1 4 turn quickly back and forth for add...

Page 309: ...air pressure before driving on pavement or other hard surfaces Be sure you have a way to reinflate the tires prior to reducing the pressure CAUTION Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure To reduce the risk of tire unseating while at a reduced tire pressure reduce your speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu vers Hill Climbing Hill climbing requires good ...

Page 310: ...the throttle slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground As you approach the crest of the hill ease off the throttle and slowly proceed over the top If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a hill ease off the accelerator and maintain headway by turning the steering wheel no more than a 1 4 turn quickly back and forth This will provide a fresh bite into the surface and will...

Page 311: ...sible avoid driving across an incline If it is necessary know your vehicle s abilities Driving across an incline places more weight on the down hill wheels which increases the possibilities of a down hill slide or rollover Make sure the surface has good traction with firm and stable soils If possible transverse the incline at an angle heading slightly up or down WARNING Driving across an incline i...

Page 312: ...as which are designated and approved You should tread lightly and avoid damage to the environment You should know your vehicles abilities and be able to recover it if some thing goes wrong You should never stop or shut a vehicle off when crossing deep water unless you ingested water into the engine air intake If the engine stalls do not attempt to restart it Determine if it has ingested water firs...

Page 313: ...ny wildlife and you can recover the vehicle if necessary The key to a safe crossing is the water depth current and bottom conditions On soft bottoms the vehicle will sink in effectively increas ing the water level on the vehicle Be sure to consider this when determining the depth and the ability to safely cross Crossing Puddles Pools Flooded Areas Or Other Standing Water Puddles pools flooded or o...

Page 314: ...sion and exhaust system for damage Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as required Check threaded fasteners for looseness particularly on the chassis drivetrain components steering and sus pension Retighten them if required and torque to the values specified in the Service Manual Check for accumulations of plants or brush These things could be a fire hazard They might hide damage to ...

Page 315: ...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 parking maneuvers NOTE Increased noise levels at t...

Page 316: ...erval is not required The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho rized dealer CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited W...

Page 317: ... certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear The parking brake lever is located in the center console To apply the parking brake pull the lever up as firmly as possible To release the parking brake pull the lever up slightly press the center button then lower the lever completely When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in th...

Page 318: ...nism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Do not leave the key in the ignition switch A child could operate powe...

Page 319: ...ating WARNING Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa bility the remaining system will still fun...

Page 320: ... to prevent wheel lock up WARNING Pumping of the anti lock brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident Pumping makes the stopping distance longer Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af forded by t...

Page 321: ...n as possible to restore the benefits of anti lock brakes If the ABS Warning 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 Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light remain on the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD systems are not functioning Immedi ate repair to the ABS is required When the vehic...

Page 322: ...y improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment This in terference can cause possible loss of Anti Lock brak ing capability Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your v...

Page 323: ...ergency braking maneuvers The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes This can help reduce braking distances The BAS complements the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous br...

Page 324: ... the wheel spin across a driven axle If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in either the Partial Off or Full Off modes Refer to Electronic Stability Control ESC in this section of this ...

Page 325: ...lift or roll over may occur ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or roll overs especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ERM equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopar dize the user s safety or the safety of others Hill...

Page 326: ...e overridden with brake application to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed Conversely if more speed is desired during HDC control the accelerator pedal will increase vehicle speed like normal When either the brake or the accelerator is released HDC will control the vehicle back to the origi nal set speed HDC is only intended for low speed off road driving At vehicle speeds above 31 m...

Page 327: ...ust be met in order for HSA to activate Vehicle must be stopped Vehicle must be on a 7 grade or greater hill Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction i e vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear vehicle back ing uphill is in REVERSE gear WARNING There may be situations on minor hills i e less than 8 with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer when the system will not activate and sligh...

Page 328: ...lf turn to the right 9 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position If the sequence was completed properly the ESC Off Indicator Light will blink several times to confirm HSA is disabled 10 Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to it s previous setting Electronic Stability Control ESC This system enhances directional control and stability of the veh...

Page 329: ... flashes when TCS is active If the ESC Off Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions WARNING The Electronic Stability Control ESC cannot pre vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by pr...

Page 330: ...omentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON Each time the ignition is turned ON the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has three available operat...

Page 331: ...e switched to the Partial Off mode is overcome turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion Full Off Four Wheel Drive Models Only This mode is intended for off highway or off road use when ESC stability features could inhibit vehicle maneu verability due to trail conditions This mode is entered by pressing and holding the ESC Off switc...

Page 332: ...he ESC On mode of operation NOTE The ESC OFF message will display and an audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the PARK position from any other position and then moved out of the PARK position This will occur even if the message was previously cleared WARNING With the ESC switched off the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable In an emer gency evasive maneu...

Page 333: ...ter P is absent from this tire size designation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporar...

Page 334: ...olded into the sidewall preceding the size designa tion Example T145 80D18 103M High flotation tire sizing is based on U S design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall Example 31x10 5 R15 LT 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 ...

Page 335: ...k 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 334 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 336: ...ons 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 337: ...fies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week...

Page 338: ...ee hour period Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI pounds per square inch or KPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The max inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire pl...

Page 339: ...sted on the driver s side B Pillar Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 338 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 340: ...tion on GAWRs vehicle loading and trailer towing refer to Vehicle Loading in this section To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exce...

Page 341: ...alculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and nu...

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Page 343: ...fected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob lems You could l...

Page 344: ...es to a comfortable ride Over inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the left 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 Inform...

Page 345: ...d 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 temperature...

Page 346: ...e 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 accident Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and puncture...

Page 347: ...nal 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 automatic car wash with the compact spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ...

Page 348: ...stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicator...

Page 349: ...rovide a balance of many characteristics They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer to the paragraph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of you...

Page 350: ...el 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 having adequate speed capability can re...

Page 351: ...ver 75 mph 120 km h TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type ...

Page 352: ...at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle s tires The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and ther...

Page 353: ...nutes 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 than three hours placard pressure of 30 psi 207 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi 186 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F 7 C will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 26 psi 179 kPa This tire pressure...

Page 354: ...he 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 infla...

Page 355: ...components Receiver Module Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light 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 chec...

Page 356: ...e signals 3 Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors NOTE 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 compa...

Page 357: ... 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 Premium System If Equipped The TPMS uses wireless 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 import...

Page 358: ...the four active road tire pressures are low The audible chime will sound once every 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 displa...

Page 359: ... 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 s is not being received If the ignition key is cycled this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists If the system f...

Page 360: ...e compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will still turn ON due to the low tire 3 However after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min utes above 15 mph 25 km h the Tire Pressure Moni toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 second...

Page 361: ...nditions 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 Canada 2671 S120123 FUEL REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis sion regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when ...

Page 362: ...ine will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION D...

Page 363: ...aler 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 E85 fuel MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num ber Gasoline blended with MMT offers no performance advantage beyond gasoline of t...

Page 364: ...ional cost Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor mance and damage the emission control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter...

Page 365: ...ssessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended perio...

Page 366: ... carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle 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 c...

Page 367: ...tinued WARNING Continued Never add fuel when the engine is running This is in violation of most state and Federal fire regula tions and may cause the MIL to turn on 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 NOTE When the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is fu...

Page 368: ... started Refer to Onboard Diagnostic System in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information VEHICLE LOADING As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin istration regulations your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver s side door or B Pillar Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to the driver s door B Pillar The label con...

Page 369: ...ding conditions Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids including vehicle fuel at full capacity conditions and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are added Overloading The load carrying compo...

Page 370: ...andles This could cause you to lose control Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle TRAILER TOWING In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle Before towing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible To maintain warranty coverage follow the req...

Page 371: ... includes a 150 lbs 68 kg allowance for the presence of a driver Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certifica tion Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING It is important ...

Page 372: ... medium sized trailers Weight Distributing Hitch A weight distributing system works by applying lever age through spring load bars They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle s front axle and the trailer axle s When used in accordance with the manufacturers directions it provides for a more level ride offering more consistent steering and brake ...

Page 373: ...railer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the maximum GTW towable for your given drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4540 kg Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Greater than 10 000 lb...

Page 374: ...ler tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Starting and Operating for further information Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60 to 65 of the weight in the front of the trailer This places 10 to 15 of the Gros...

Page 375: ...s NOTE Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle Also additional factory installed options or authorized dealer installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle Refer to the Tire and Loading Information Placard in Tire Safety Information for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle Towing Requiremen...

Page 376: ...ler never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings WARNING Improper towing can lead to an injury accident Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel When trailering cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control You could lose cont...

Page 377: ... the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 GVWR 2 GTW Continued WARNING Continued 3 GAWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10 to 15 range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight Towing Requirements Tires Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compac...

Page 378: ...of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system an electronic brake controller is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 454 kg and requi...

Page 379: ...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 four and seven pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer har ness and connector NOTE Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring har...

Page 380: ...emale Pins 4 Park 2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop Turn 3 Ground 6 Right Stop Turn Seven Pin Connector 1 Battery 5 Ground 2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop Turn 3 Right Stop Turn 7 Running Lamps 4 Electric Brakes 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 ...

Page 381: ... 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 Cooling System To reduce the potential for engine and transmission overheating take the following actions City Driving When stoppe...

Page 382: ...OTE Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed flat towed at any legal highway speed for any distance if the manual transmis sion is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position CAUTION Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with a automatic transmission Damage to the drivetrain will result If these vehicles require towing make sure all four wheels are off the ...

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Page 384: ... 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing 386 Jack Location 386 Spare Tire Stowage 386 Preparations For Jacking 387 Jacking Instructions 387 䡵 Jump Starting Procedures 391 Preparations For Jump Start 392 Jump Starting Procedure 394 䡵 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 396 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 397 With Ignition Key 397 Without The Ignition Key 398 6 ...

Page 385: ... 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 place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed NOTE There are steps that you can take t...

Page 386: ...am from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days the automatic transaxle oil may become too hot If this happen...

Page 387: ...re it can be raised on a lift The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location The jack and jack handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo area Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear load ...

Page 388: ...r into PARK automatic transmis sion or REVERSE manual transmission 4 Turn OFF the ignition 5 Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 6 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked Jacking Instructions WARNING Car...

Page 389: ...under the vehicle when it is on a jack Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change Continued WARNING Continued If working on or near a roadway be extremely careful of motor traffic To assure that spare tires flat or inflated are securely stowed spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 1 Remove ...

Page 390: ...the body The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts the rear ones by two rectangular cutouts For vehicles equipped with plastic trim the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged 4 Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location Once the jack ...

Page 391: ...d off the hub Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel Lightly tighten the nuts To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered 7 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left 8 Finish tightening the nuts Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel nuts Altern...

Page 392: ...possible Correct the tire pressure as required JUMP STARTING PROCEDURES If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack fo...

Page 393: ...l injury Preparations for Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws located on the radiator support Air Intake Finger Screws 392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 394: ...ertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories Po...

Page 395: ...ON Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the positive post of the discharged vehicle 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery 3 Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the negative post of th...

Page 396: ...r cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the positive post of the discharged vehicle 10 Reinstall the air intake duct If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system i...

Page 397: ...een 1st and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Continued CAUTION Continued Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while in gear no transmission shifting occurring WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous For...

Page 398: ...n 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 NEUTRAL FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated FWD or AWD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck all wheels off the ground All Transaxles If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed...

Page 399: ... 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 transmission interlock system automatic transmission only There is a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever ...

Page 400: ...essage 403 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs 404 䡵 Replacement Parts 405 䡵 Dealer Service 406 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 406 Engine Oil 407 Engine Oil Filter 409 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 410 Maintenance Free Battery 410 Air Conditioner Maintenance 412 Body Lubrication 413 Windshield Wiper Blades 413 Adding Washer Fluid 414 Exhaust System 414 7 ...

Page 401: ...27 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 428 䡵 Fuses 433 Integrated Power Module IPM 433 䡵 Vehicle Storage 437 䡵 Replacement Bulbs 437 䡵 Bulb Replacement 438 Headlamps 438 Fog Lamps 441 Tail Lamps Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lamps 441 License Lamps 441 Center High Mounted Stoplamp 442 䡵 Fluid Capacities 443 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 444 Engine 444 Chassis 445 400 MAINTAINING Y...

Page 402: ...r 6 Integrated Power Module 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 Battery Under Cover 3 Engine Oil Fill 8 Coolant Pressure Cap 4 Air Cleaner Filter 9 Engine Oil Dipstick 5 Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 ...

Page 403: ...ir 6 Battery Under Cover 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 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 404: ...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 405: ... and that the OBD 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 goi...

Page 406: ...ced 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 vehic...

Page 407: ...he proper equipment If you have any doubt 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 those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing...

Page 408: ...s such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and only when the engine is hot will improve the acc...

Page 409: ...eed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or six months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that...

Page 410: ...s are followed Materials Added to Engine Oils The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad dition of any additives other than leak detection dyes to the engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives Disposing Of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filtersfrom your vehicle ...

Page 411: ...gine backfire Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably Only high quality filt...

Page 412: ... and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Continued WARNING Continued 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 essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable i...

Page 413: ...New Vehicle Limited Warranty 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 Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty informa...

Page 414: ...y operation 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 components to ensure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety catc...

Page 415: ...or wet spots If any condition is present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its function Adding Washer Fluid The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and the fluid level should be checked at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only not radiator antifreeze WARNING Commercially availab...

Page 416: ...nconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO refer to Safety Tips Exhaust Gas in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Continued WARNING Continued A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your ve hicle in a...

Page 417: ...tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating If this occurs stop the vehicle turn off the engine and allow it...

Page 418: ...e hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot Coolant Checks Check engine coolant antifreeze protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If the engine coolant antifreeze is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant anti freeze...

Page 419: ...er information CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion pro tection If a non HOAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emer gency it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant antifreeze as soon as possible Do no...

Page 420: ...Additive Technology HOAT engine coolant antifreeze When adding engine coolant antifreeze The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant and distilled water Use higher concentrations not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use only ...

Page 421: ...there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces WARNING The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove th...

Page 422: ...le should be between the ADD and FULL lines shown on the bottle The radiator normally remains completely full so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for the coolant freeze point or replacing the engine coolant antifreeze Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When...

Page 423: ...e concentration at 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze minimum and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine which contains aluminum components Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean Do not chang...

Page 424: ... The brake fluid level should be checked when the pads are replaced However low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both the brake system and the clutch release system The two systems are separated in the reservoir and a leak in one system will not affect the other sy...

Page 425: ...moisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged braking resulting in sudden brake failure This could result in a accident Overfilling the br...

Page 426: ...that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor mance Use only the manufacturer s recommended trans mission fluid which has been formulated with special metal to metal friction coefficient additives to provide the proper steel belt traction on the drive and driven pulleys Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for furthe...

Page 427: ... the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Manual Transmission If Equipped Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more than 3 16 ...

Page 428: ... necessary to maintain the proper level Frequency Of Fluid Change Refer to Maintenance Schedule for further information Power Transfer Unit PTU AWD 4WD Models Only Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturer s recommended fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintain ing Your Vehicle for further information Fluid Level Check Visually inspected the unit at each oil change for lea...

Page 429: ...ng maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes of corrosion are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and gravel impact Insects tree sap and tar Salt in the air ne...

Page 430: ...al of paint and decals Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean hose off the undercarriage at least once a month It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and open If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the respo...

Page 431: ...se scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Only MOPAR威 cleaners or equivalent are recommended Do not use oven cleaner Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective finish Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man ner Remove as much of the stain as possible ...

Page 432: ...soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather condi tioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes Many are potentially flammable and if used in closed areas they may cause res...

Page 433: ... are using Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which minimizes reflections on the windshield Do not use protectants or other products which may cause undesir able reflections Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface Instrument Panel Bezels CAUTION When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve hicl...

Page 434: ...ning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the seat belts from the car to wash them Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly Dry with a soft cloth FUSES Integrated Power Module IPM The Integrated Power Module IPM is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuse...

Page 435: ... 3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed 4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed OCM 5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow If Equipped 6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw Pwr Mir Steering Cntrl Sdar Hands Free Phone If Equipped 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 9 40 Amp Green Power Seats If Equipped Integrated Power Module 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 436: ... Feed 16 15 Amp Lt Blue IGN Run Acc Dome Lamp Sunroof Rear Wiper Motor ACC Inverter Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 17 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Mod Wcm 18 40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed 19 20 Amp Yellow PWR Amp 1 Amp 2 Feed 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 Rela...

Page 437: ...red 30 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat If Equipped 31 10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer Relay Control If Equipped 32 30 Amp Pink ENG ASD Control Feed 1 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 33 10 Amp Red ABS MOD J1962 Conn PCM 34 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed 35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed 36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washer Control Smart Glass If Equipped 37 25 Amp Natural Diesel Fuel Heater If Equipped 436 MAIN...

Page 438: ...rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery Disengage the mini 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...

Page 439: ...al Side Marker Lamp 3757KA Front Fog Lamp PSX24W Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL LED As sembly Rear Tail Turn Stop Lamp 3157 Backup Lamp W16W 921 License Lamp W5W BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps 1 Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlamp 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 440: ...2 Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out at connector 3 Remove the green connector from the back of the bulb by pulling straight back 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 ...

Page 441: ... 5 Pull bulb outward from assembly NOTE These are halogen bulbs Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 442: ...the taillamp housing 2 Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly to disengage the light from the aperture panel 3 Twist and remove socket from the light 4 Remove bulb from socket and replace License Lamps 1 Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 ...

Page 443: ... Rotate the socket 1 4 turn counterclockwise 3 Pull the bulb from the socket Center High Mounted Stoplamp Light is an LED assembly See your authorized dealer for replacement 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 444: ...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 or equivalent 7 2 Quarts 6 8 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 ...

Page 445: ...d Organic Additive Technology or equivalent 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 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs ZFR5F 11 Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Selection 87 Octane 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 446: ...r 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 MOPAR威 ATF 4威 Automati...

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Page 448: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance 448 䡵 Maintenance Schedule 448 Required Maintenance Intervals 450 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 449: ...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 450: ...can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center Engine Oil Change Indicator System Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel or under Instrument Cluster Description Odometer Trip Odometer in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information At Each Stop for Fuel Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warm...

Page 451: ...ange 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 intervals 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 452: ...ine 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 Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts f...

Page 453: ...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 for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary ...

Page 454: ...rysler Dealer 36 000 Miles 60 000 km or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date ...

Page 455: ...e if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police deliver...

Page 456: ...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 Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 ...

Page 457: ...Replace power transfer 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 Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or ...

Page 458: ... 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 for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary...

Page 459: ...s 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 front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date...

Page 460: ...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 for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the manual transmission fluid if using your veh...

Page 461: ...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 Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace i...

Page 462: ...s Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 ...

Page 463: ...ioning filter Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary 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 Dat...

Page 464: ...res 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 front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Da...

Page 465: ...lace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police deli...

Page 466: ...ilure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped wi...

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Page 468: ...If You Need Assistance 469 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 470 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 470 In Mexico Contact 470 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 471 Service Contract 471 䡵 Warranty Information 472 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 472 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 472 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 472 In Canada 473 䡵 Publication Order Forms 473 9 ...

Page 469: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 475 Treadwear 475 Traction Grades 475 Temperature Grades 476 468 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 470: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 471: ...n 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 Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 877 426 5337 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ont...

Page 472: ...ed repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s ...

Page 473: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 474: ...ormation about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov In Canada If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLI...

Page 475: ...nts and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering...

Page 476: ...times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 477: ...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 479: ...Airbag Deployment 68 Airbag Light 65 70 83 190 Airbag Maintenance 69 Airbag Side 59 64 66 Airbag Window Side Curtain 60 64 66 Alarm Light 194 Alarm System Security Alarm 17 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 8 Antenna Satellite Radio 254 264 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 418 443 444 Capacities 443 Disposal 421 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 319 Anti Lock Warning Light 191 Anti Theft Security Alarm Theft Al...

Page 480: ...18 422 Anti Lock ABS 319 322 Master Cylinder 423 Parking 316 Warning Light 192 Brakes 318 422 Brake Transmission Interlock 296 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 81 Bulb Replacement 437 438 Bulbs Light 85 437 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 443 Capacities Fluid 443 Caps Filler Fuel 365 Oil Engine 402 409 Power Steering 315 Car Washes 428 Carbon Monoxide Warning 82 364 Cargo Area Cover 174 C...

Page 481: ...Restraint Tether Anchors 77 Child Restraint with Automatic Belts 76 Child Safety Locks 31 Child Seat 79 Clean Air Gasoline 361 Cleaning Wheels 430 Climate Control 270 Clock 214 229 230 234 243 Clutch 423 Clutch Fluid 423 Coin Holder 172 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 269 Compact Spare Tire 345 Compass Variance 210 Connector UCI 257 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 257 Console 172 Contract Service 471...

Page 482: ...ntermittent Wipers 149 Diagnostic System Onboard 403 Dimmer Switch Headlight 146 Dipsticks Power Steering 315 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 421 Engine Oil 409 Door Locks 27 Door Locks Automatic 29 Door Opener Garage 155 Downshifting 294 Driver s Seat Back Tilt 132 Driving 305 Off Pavement 305 Off Road 305 On Slippery Surfaces 301 Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 302 Electric R...

Page 483: ...em Maintenance 404 448 Engine 402 Block Heater 292 Break In Recommendations 81 Checking Oil Level 407 Cooling 417 Exhaust Gas Caution 82 364 Fuel Requirements 360 Jump Starting 391 Oil 407 443 444 Oil Change Interval 408 Oil Filler Cap 402 409 Oil Filter 444 Oil Selection 408 Oil Synthetic 409 Overheating 384 Temperature Gauge 195 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 67 Exhaust Gas Caution 36 82 364...

Page 484: ...200 441 Folding Rear Seat 139 Folding Rear Seat Sedan 139 Four Wheel Drive 300 Systems 300 Four Wheel Drive Operation 300 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 396 Fuel 360 444 Adding 365 Additives 363 Capacity 443 Clean Air 361 Filler Cap Gas Cap 365 Gasoline 360 Gauge 189 Light 190 Octane Rating 360 Requirements 360 Tank Capacity 443 Fuel System Caution 366 Fueling 365 Fuses 433 Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 1...

Page 485: ...s Free Phone Uconnect 96 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 302 Hazard Warning Flasher 384 Head Restraints 136 Headlights 438 Cleaning 431 High Beam 146 High Beam Low Beam Select Switch 146 Passing 146 Replacing 438 Switch 143 Heated Mirrors 95 Heated Seats 134 Heater 270 Heater Engine Block 292 Hill Descent Control 200 324 Hill Start Assist 326 Hitches Trailer Towing ...

Page 486: ...es 433 Interior Appearance Care 431 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 149 Introduction 4 Jack Location 386 Jack Operation 386 387 Jacking Instructions 387 Jump Starting 391 Key Programming 16 Key Replacement 15 Key Sentry Immobilizer 14 Key In Reminder 14 Keyless Entry System Sedan 18 Keys 12 Knee Bolster 56 Lane Change and Turn Signals 441 Lane Change Assist 146 Lap Shoulder Belts 38 Latches 85 Ho...

Page 487: ...192 Exterior 85 Fog 144 200 441 Headlight Switch 143 Headlights 143 High Beam Indicator 190 Instrument Cluster 143 License 441 Lights On Reminder 144 Low Fuel 190 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 199 Map Reading 147 Oil Pressure 190 Seat Belt Reminder 191 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 18 194 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 194 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 196 Traction Control 328 Turn Signal 85 143 145...

Page 488: ...293 426 Downshifting 294 Fluid Level Check 426 427 Frequency of Fluid Change 426 427 Lubricant Selection 426 427 Map Reading Lights 147 Master Cylinder Brakes 423 Mirrors 91 Automatic Dimming 92 Electric Powered 93 Exterior Folding 95 Heated 95 Outside 94 Rearview 91 Vanity 96 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 8 Monitor Tire Pressure System 351 Mopar Parts 405 472 Multi Function Control Lever 143 ...

Page 489: ...9 Viscosity 409 Onboard Diagnostic System 403 404 Opener Garage Door HomeLink威 155 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 5 Overdrive 298 Overheating Engine 195 384 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 5 473 Paint Care 428 Panic Alarm 22 Parking Brake 316 Passing Light 146 Personal Settings 207 Pets 81 Phone Cellular 96 Phone Hands Free Uconnect 96 Placard Tire and Loading Information 338 Power Door Locks 28 Mi...

Page 490: ...Rear Liftgate Sedan 35 Rear Seat Folding 139 Rear Window Defroster 179 Rear Window Features 178 Rear Wiper Washer 178 Recreational Towing 381 Refrigerant 413 Reminder Seat Belt 53 Remote Control Door Locks 18 Security Alarm 17 Remote Keyless Entry Sedan 18 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 268 Remote Starting System 25 Replacement Bulbs 437 Replacement Keys 15 Replacement Parts 405 Replacement Ti...

Page 491: ...ios 262 Schedule Maintenance 448 Seat Belt Maintenance 433 Seat Belt Reminder 53 Seat Belts 36 83 Adjustable Shoulder Belt 43 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 43 And Pregnant Women 55 Child Restraint 73 Extender 55 Front Seat 38 Inspection 83 Pretensioners 49 Rear Seat 38 Seats 129 Adjustment 130 Heated 134 Lumbar Support 131 Rear Folding 139 Rear Folding Sedan 139 Seatback Release 132 Tilting ...

Page 492: ...s Tire Chains 349 Snow Tires 350 Spare Tire 345 386 Specifications Oil 408 Speed Control Cruise Control 152 195 Speedometer 190 Starting 290 Automatic Transmission 290 Engine Fails to Start 292 Manual Transmission 290 Remote 25 Starting Procedures 290 Steering Power 314 315 Tilt Column 151 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls 268 Storage 170 437 Storage Bin 170 Storage Vehicle 281 Stuck Fr...

Page 493: ...Placard 338 Tire Identification Number TIN 336 Tire Markings 332 Tire Safety Information 332 Tires 85 342 475 Aging Life of Tires 348 Air Pressure 342 Chains 349 Changing 386 Compact Spare 345 Flat Changing 391 General Information 342 High Speed 345 Inflation Pressures 343 Jacking 386 Life of Tires 348 Load Capacity 338 339 Pressure Monitor System TPMS 351 Pressure Warning Light 196 Quality Gradin...

Page 494: ... Weight 373 Wiring 378 Trailer Towing Guide 373 Trailer Weight 373 Transaxle 295 Automatic 12 290 295 425 Autostick 299 Manual 290 293 Operation 295 Overdrive 298 Selection of Lubricant 425 Transmitter Battery Service Remote Keyless Entry 24 Transmitter Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 155 Transporting Pets 81 Tread Wear Indicators 347 Trip Odometer 197 Trip Odometer Reset Button 196 Turn Signals 145 ...

Page 495: ...37 Vehicle Theft Alarm Security Alarm 17 Voice Recognition System VR 124 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 189 Warning Roll Over 4 Warnings and Cautions 7 Warranty Information 472 Washer Adding Fluid 414 Washers Windshield 149 Washing Vehicle 428 Water Driving Through 302 Wheel and Wheel Trim 430 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 430 Wind Buffeting 164 Window Fogging 281 Windows 33 Power 33 Wi...

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