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OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS

NOTE:

Prior to off-road driving, remove the front air

dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to
the lower front fascia with seven quarter turn fasteners
and can be removed by hand.

Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped

When off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest
useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle

Front Air Dam

1 — Front Bumper
2 — Front Air Dam Fasteners

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STARTING AND OPERATING

Summary of Contents for 2011 grand cherokee

Page 1: ...Grand Cherokee O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 3 ...

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

Page 3: ...ICLE 11 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 683 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 691 10 INDEX 701 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 INTRODUCTION 4 䡵 ROLLOVER WARNING 5 䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 7 䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 9 䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 9 䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 10 1 ...

Page 6: ...you are familiar with all vehicle controls particularly those used for braking steering transmis sion and transfer case shifting Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces Your driving skills will improve with experience When driving off road or working the vehicle don t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics Always observe federal state p...

Page 7: ...e 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 rate than other types of vehicles This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off road applications Driven in an unsafe...

Page 8: ...o use the driver and passenger seat belts pro vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury In fact the U S government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10 000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat b...

Page 9: ...ends on the items of equipment ordered certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner s Manual 1 INTRODUCTION 7 ...

Page 10: ...8 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 11: ...he Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on a plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also is stamped into the right front body behind the right front seat Move the right front seat forward to allow better viewing of the stamped VIN This number also appears on the Automobile Infor mation Disclosu...

Page 12: ...ICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death Right Front Body VIN Location 10 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 13: ...nition 16 Key In Ignition Reminder 18 䡵 SENTRY KEY威 19 Replacement Keys 20 Customer Key Programming 20 General Information 20 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 21 Rearming The System 21 To Arm The System 21 To Disarm The System 22 Tamper Alert 23 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY 23 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 24 To Unlock The Doors 25 To Lock The Doors 26 2 ...

Page 14: ...S ENTER N GO 38 䡵 WINDOWS 43 Power Windows 43 Wind Buffeting 46 䡵 LIFTGATE 47 Liftgate Flipper Glass 48 Power Liftgate If Equipped 49 䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 52 Lap Shoulder Belts 56 Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 57 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 61 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 61 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 62 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equi...

Page 15: ...traint System SRS Air Bags 72 Advanced Front Air Bag Features 74 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls 79 Event Data Recorder EDR 86 Child Restraints 87 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 113 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 114 Transporting Passengers 114 Exhaust Gas 115 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 116 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 118 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE START...

Page 16: ... The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three of which are detented and one spring loaded The detented positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When released from the START position the switch automatically returns to the detented ON RUN position NOTE With the Keyless Enter N Go ...

Page 17: ...he vehicle on the driver s side should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead The emergency key is also for locking the glove box You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking NOTE Entering a vehicle using the emergency key with the security alarm armed will result in the alarm sound ing Insert the Key Fob even if the Key Fob battery is dead into the ignition switch...

Page 18: ...position OFF ACC RUN Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE If you try to remove the Key Fob before you place the shift lever in PARK it may become trapped temporar ily in the ignition switch If this occurs rotate the key to the right slightly then remove the Key Fob as described If a malfunction occurs the system wil...

Page 19: ... to remove the Key Fob while in this condition damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module Only remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking the doors Continued CAUTION Continued Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either Jump Start the vehicle Charge the battery WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle Never leave children ...

Page 20: ...ion and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the Key Fob is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob NOTE The Key In Ignition reminder only sounds when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition position With the Keyless Enter N Go feature opening th...

Page 21: ...check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics In addition if the light begins to flash after the bulb check it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start the engine Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation ve...

Page 22: ... location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho rized dealer this procedure consists of programming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics A blank Key Fob is one that has never been programmed NOTE When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer Sys tem serviced bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer ...

Page 23: ...urn signals will flash for an additional 15 minutes NOTE The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ ent Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the Security modes to hear the differences in the horn In case one should go off in the future you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it Rearming The System If something triggers the alarm and no action is tak...

Page 24: ...less Entry RKE transmitter 3 If any doors are open close them To Disarm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle if equipped refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Cycle the vehicle...

Page 25: ...ccurred the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not If you remain in the vehicle and open a door the alarm will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected the exterior lights will flash the h...

Page 26: ... not operate if the dimmer control is in the Dome defeat position extreme bottom position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held Key Fob with RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Inserting...

Page 27: ...re Starting Your Vehicle for further information Remote Unlock Sequence This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To change the current setting refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Program mable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for f...

Page 28: ...rmation Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To Lock The Doors Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter to lock all doors The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal Refer to Keyless Enter N Go under Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further ...

Page 29: ...mph 24 km h or greater NOTE The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated However the exterior lamps and horn will remain on Programming Additional Transmitters Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is o...

Page 30: ...pull the key out with your other hand 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key or a 2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart Make sure not to damage the seal during removal Emergency Key Removal Inserting Emergency Key Into Slot 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 31: ... two halves together General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired op eration NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party respo...

Page 32: ...cle while still maintaining security The system has a range of approximately 300 ft 91 m NOTE The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter may reduce this range How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start Shift lever in PARK Doors closed H...

Page 33: ...itters away from children Operation of the Remote Start System windows door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema turely Remote Start Aborted Door Ajar Remote Start Aborted Hood Aj...

Page 34: ...te Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive times with the RKE transmitter However the ignition must be cycled by pushing the START STOP button twice or the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the ...

Page 35: ...display in the EVIC until you insert the key Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC for further information For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter N Go feature the message Remote Start Active Push Start Button will display in the EVIC until you push the START button Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped When remote start is activated the heated steering wheel and driver heate...

Page 36: ... knob To lock each door push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward To unlock the front doors pull the inside door handle to the first detent To unlock the rear doors pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel upward If the lock knob is down when the door is closed the door will lock Therefore make sure the key is not inside the vehicle before closing the door WARNING For personal...

Page 37: ...Fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each front door panel Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors If the lock knob is down when the door is closed the door will lock Therefore make sure the Key Fob is not inside ...

Page 38: ...ll the doors when the driver s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in PARK or NEUTRAL Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the rear doors are eq...

Page 39: ...a collision Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child Protection locks are engaged locked Child Protection Door Lock Location Child Protection Door Lock Function 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 ...

Page 40: ...nal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for 72 hours the Passive Entry feature for the handle may time out Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle s Passive Entry feature If wearing gloves on your hands or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry...

Page 41: ...nformation To Unlock From The Passenger Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the passenger door handle grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati cally The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE All doors will unlock when the front passenger door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver s door unlock pre...

Page 42: ...ssive Entry RKE transmitters If one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected inside the vehicle and no other valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters are detected out side the vehicle the Passive Entry System automatically unlocks all vehicle doors and chirps the horn three times on the third attempt ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry RKE transmitter can be locked in the vehi...

Page 43: ...will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate For further information refer to Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel To Lock The Vehicle s Doors The front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handles Outside Door Handle Lock Button 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH...

Page 44: ...rs using either Passive Entry door handle This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the vehicle s interior door panel Incor...

Page 45: ...e front passenger and rear passenger door windows The win dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN or ACC position The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature Power Window Switches 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 ...

Page 46: ...ch in either the up or down direction and release the switch To open the window part way press to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop The power window switches remain active for 10 min utes after the ignition has been turned OFF Opening either front door will cancel this feature Auto Up Feature With Anti Pinch Protection Driver And Front Passenger Door Only Lift the wi...

Page 47: ...h protection when the window is almost closed Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing Resetting The Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working the window probably needs to be reset To reset Auto Up 1 Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed 2 Push the window ...

Page 48: ...ion 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 rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs wit...

Page 49: ... in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your pas sengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle Liftgate Release 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 ...

Page 50: ...witch located on the liftgate NOTE The liftgate flipper glass will not open if the liftgate is ajar Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened connec tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass is open Liftgate Glass Release 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 51: ...y RKE transmitter Press the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds to open the power liftgate Once the liftgate is open pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the liftgate The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the front overhead console or closed by pressing the LIFTGATE button located on...

Page 52: ...ocated on the lift gate trim panel If liftgate is left open for an extended period of time the liftgate may need to be closed manually to reset power liftgate functionality WARNING During power operation personal injury or cargo damage may occur Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away NOTE The power liftgate will not operate if the ...

Page 53: ...the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully open the liftgate and then press it again to close If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate is closing the liftgate will reverse to the full open position If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate is opening the liftgate motor will disengage to allow manual operation If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions ...

Page 54: ...h 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 restraint systems Three point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and all passengers Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passenger Supplemental Active Head Restraints AHR located on top of the front seats ...

Page 55: ...dult 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 refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH NOTE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors includin...

Page 56: ...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 and shoulder belts properly 3 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air Bags room to inflate 4 Do not lean against the door or window...

Page 57: ...nflate Do not lean against the door or window Sit upright in the center of the seat Continued WARNING Continued In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck led up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Being ...

Page 58: ... will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse You might...

Page 59: ...h seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Sit back and adjust the seat 2 The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your...

Page 60: ... The lap portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you prop erly In a sudden stop you could move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly Continued Latch Plate to Buckle 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 61: ...ion the lap belt across your thighs below your abdomen To remove slack in the lap portion pull up a bit on the shoulder belt To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision WARNING A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision The belt forces won t be at the stron...

Page 62: ...h plate down the webbing to allow it to retract fully WARNING A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection Inspect the belt system periodically checking for cuts frays or loose parts Damaged parts must be replaced immediately Do not disassemble or modify the system Seat belt assem blies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retra...

Page 63: ...ot at the top of the latch plate 4 Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seating positions the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck Press the release button to release the anchorage and then move it up or down to the position that fits you best As a guide if ...

Page 64: ...information refer to Installing Child Re straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt under the Child Restraints section The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position Driver Center Passenger First Row N A N A ALR Second Row ALR ALR ALR N A Not Applicable ALR Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage Only...

Page 65: ...under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted 3 Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode How To Disengage The A...

Page 66: ...igned to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision Preten...

Page 67: ...s whether the severity or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints AHR to deploy If a rear impact requires deployment both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed When AHRs deploy during a rear impact the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help preve...

Page 68: ... positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision NOTE For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint refer to Adjusting Active Head Restraints in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Active Head Restraint AHR Components 1 Head Restraint Front Half Soft Foam and Trim 3 Head Restraint Back Half Decorative Plastic Rear Cover 2 Se...

Page 69: ... 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 the rear seat 2 Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 ...

Page 70: ...arward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism 1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 71: ...front passenger BeltAlert威 to fasten their seat belts The feature is active whenever the ignition is on If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened The BeltAlert威 warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph 8 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermit...

Page 72: ...es or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly stowed BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac tivating BeltAlert威 NOTE Although BeltAlert威 has been deactivated the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver s or front passenger if equipped with BeltAlert威 seat belt remains unfaste...

Page 73: ...er belt anchorage if equipped is in its lowest position your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough When it is not required remove the ex tender and store it WARNING Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision Only use when the seat belt is not long enough wh...

Page 74: ...g wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers NOTE The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations 1 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags 2 Knee Bol...

Page 75: ...l Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags a...

Page 76: ...ides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment This low output is used in less severe collisions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions WARNING No obje...

Page 77: ...alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact The SAB is marked with an air bag label sewn into the outboard side of the front seats When the air bag deploys it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat s trim cover Each...

Page 78: ...ag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The SABIC deploy down ward covering both windows on the impact side NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Label Location 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEF...

Page 79: ... SABIC air bags during impacts that require side air bag occupant protection WARNING Your vehicle is equipped with left and right SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the side curtain air bag is located should remain free from any obstructions Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the SAB the performa...

Page 80: ... vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof including adding a sunroof to your vehicle Do not add roof racks that require perma nent attachments bolts or screws for installation on the vehicle roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system Occupa...

Page 81: ...ront and or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required Based on the impact sensor s signals a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags SABIC air bags SAB air bags and front seat belt pretensioners as required depending on several factors including the severity and type of impact Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi tional protection by supplementing ...

Page 82: ...or ON RUN position If the key is in the OFF position in the ACC position or not in the ignition the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment Also the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi mat...

Page 83: ...e inflator units A large quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags Different air bag inflation rates are possible based on several factors including the collision type and severity The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The air bags fully infla...

Page 84: ...he impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle the ORC may deploy the SABIC air bags depending on the severity and type of collision In these events the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle A quantity of non toxic gas is generated to inflate the SABIC The inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window...

Page 85: ...m perform the follow ing functions Cut off fuel to the engine Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off Turn on the interior lights which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed Unlock the doors automatically In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event the ignition switch...

Page 86: ...hat generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s in structions for cleaning Do not drive...

Page 87: ...rself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system Continued WARNING Continued Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag system The air bag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any air bag system service If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be se...

Page 88: ...mains on while driving NOTE If the speedometer tachometer or any engine related gauges are not working the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC may also be disabled The air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection Promptly check the fuse block for blown fuses Refer to the label located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag fuses See your authorized dealer if the fus...

Page 89: ...EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investi gation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equip ment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Child ...

Page 90: ...NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Cana dian residents should refer to Transport Canada s web site for additional information http www tc gc ca eng roadsafety safedrivers childsafety index 53 htm WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become s...

Page 91: ...own the height or weight limit of their rear facing child restraint Forward Facing Child Restraint with a five point Harness facing forward in the rear seat of the vehicle Larger Children Children who have out grown their forward facing child restraint but are too small to properly fit the vehicle s seat belt Belt Positioning Booster Seat and the ve hicle seat belt seated in the rear seat of the v...

Page 92: ...e outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old Children should remain rearward facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat WARNING Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child...

Page 93: ...at The child and belt positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It could come loose in a collision The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint When your child restraint is not in use secure...

Page 94: ...ll the way back 3 Does the shoulder belt cross the child s shoulder between their neck and arm 4 Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible touching the child s thighs and not their stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle If the child is using the lap shoulde...

Page 95: ...r Anchors Only Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Seat Belt Top Tether Anchor Rear Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Rear Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lbs 29 5 kg X Forward Facing Child Restraint Up to 65 lbs 29 5 kg X X Forward Facing Child Restraint More than 65 lbs 29 5 kg X 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 ...

Page 96: ...ated at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position These anchorages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages In these seating positions the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to i...

Page 97: ...LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 ...

Page 98: ...once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs 29 5 kg Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint Can a child seat be installed in the center position using the inner LATCH lower an chorages No Use the...

Page 99: ...e center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor ages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact See your child restraint owner s manual for more information Can the head restraints be removed Yes center p...

Page 100: ...the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback below the anchorage sym bols on the seatback They are just visible when 60 40 Seat LATCH Anchorages 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR...

Page 101: ...n addition there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back this will expose the top tether strap anchorages Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 ...

Page 102: ...the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage Center Seat LATCH Second Row 60 40 Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position WARNING Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint Please refer to In...

Page 103: ...e center seat position with the vehicle seat belts the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position 1 To access the center seat arm rest tether first lower the arm rest The tether is located behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat backing 2 Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing Center Seat Position Arm Res...

Page 104: ...sing the Vehicle Seat Belt to check what type of seat belt each seating position has 2 Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages 3 Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or r...

Page 105: ...25 4 mm in any direction How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system buck...

Page 106: ... the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor If it is locked the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor For additional information on ALR refer to the Automatic Lock...

Page 107: ...Lap Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 ...

Page 108: ...ld restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child restraint is al lowed if the child restraint manu facturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be removed Yes center position only Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint Yes In positions with cinching latch plates ...

Page 109: ...n tight against the child seat 5 To lock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor Then allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor As the webbing retracts you will hear a clicking sound This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode 6 Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor If it is lo...

Page 110: ...lly and pull it tight if necessary Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate CINCH If Equipped 1 Place the child seat in the center of the seating position For some second row seats you may need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit 2 Next pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint...

Page 111: ... cinching latch plate is too close to the belt path opening of the child restraint you may have trouble tightening the seat belt If this happens discon nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle end belt up to three full turns to shorten it Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out away from the child restraint Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to compl...

Page 112: ...chorage If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position see the charts above move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available 2 To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back this will expose the top tether strap anchorages Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Stra...

Page 113: ...her strap under the head restraint and between the two posts If not possible lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint 4 For the center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat Top Tether Strap Anchorage Located on Seatback 2 THINGS TO KNOW...

Page 114: ... gap panel is folded down Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats to attach a child restraint tether anchor Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage Center Seating Position For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat Top Tether ...

Page 115: ... speeds up to 50 or 55 mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri mental and should be avoided The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent wi...

Page 116: ...dren or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously 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 eve...

Page 117: ...the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the ...

Page 118: ...gnition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield See your authorized dealer f...

Page 119: ...will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Ob jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a ...

Page 120: ... inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are det...

Page 121: ...eature 128 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors If Equipped 128 Power Mirrors 129 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 130 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse Available With Memory Seat Only If Equipped 130 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 130 Sun Visor Extension If Equipped 131 䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING IF EQUIPPED 131 Rear Cross Path 138 Modes Of Operation 139 䡵 Uconnect威 Phone IF EQUIPPED 141 Operation 143 3 ...

Page 122: ...ts If Equipped 178 Passenger s Power Seat 180 Power Lumbar If Equipped 181 Manual Front Seats Forward Rearward Adjustment 182 Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment Recline 183 Front Passenger Seat Fold Flat Feature If Equipped 184 Heated Seats If Equipped 184 Ventilated Seats If Equipped 187 Head Restraints 188 60 40 Split Rear Seat 193 Reclining Rear Seat 195 䡵 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED...

Page 123: ...tBeam If Equipped 205 Daytime Running Lights If Equipped 206 Automatic Headlight Leveling HID Headlights Only 207 Headlight Delay 207 Parking Lights And Panel Lights 207 Fog Lights If Equipped 208 Interior Lights 208 Lights On Reminder 209 Battery Saver 210 Front Map Reading Lights 210 Courtesy Lights 269 Ambient Light 212 Multifunction Lever 212 Turn Signals 213 Lane Change Assist 213 Flash To Pa...

Page 124: ...D STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED 222 䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL 223 To Activate 224 To Set A Desired Speed 225 To Deactivate 225 To Resume Speed 225 To Vary The Speed Setting 225 To Accelerate For Passing 226 䡵 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC IF EQUIPPED 227 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Operation 230 Activating Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 231 To Activate 232 To Set A Desired ACC Speed 232 To Cancel 234 To ...

Page 125: ...ParkSense威 Sensors 256 ParkSense威 Warning Display 257 ParkSense威 Display 258 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense威 261 Service The ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist System 262 Cleaning The ParkSense威 System 262 ParkSense威 System Usage Precautions 263 䡵 PARKVIEW威 REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED 265 Turning ParkView威 On Or Off With Navigation Multimedia Radio 267 Turning ParkView威 On Or Off Without Navigation...

Page 126: ...9 䡵 POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 280 Opening Sunroof Express 281 Opening Sunroof Manual Mode 284 Closing Sunroof Express 281 Closing Sunroof Manual Mode 285 Pinch Protect Feature 286 Venting Sunroof Express 282 Sunshade Operation 282 Wind Buffeting 282 Sunroof Maintenance 282 Ignition OFF Operation 283 䡵 COMMANDVIEW威 SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE IF EQUIPPED 283 Opening Sunroof Express 284 Opening Sunroof...

Page 127: ...y Closed 287 䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 287 䡵 POWER INVERTER IF EQUIPPED 292 䡵 CUPHOLDERS 294 䡵 STORAGE 295 Glove Compartment 295 Door Storage 296 Center Console 296 䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES 298 Rechargeable Flashlight 298 Cargo Storage Bins 299 Retractable Cargo Area Cover If Equipped 301 Rear Cargo Tie Downs 302 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 304 Rear Window Wiper Washer 304 Rear Window Defroster 305 䡵 ROO...

Page 128: ...d can be adjusted up down left and right for various drivers The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted while the small control under the mirror is set in the day position toward the ...

Page 129: ...en the dim ming feature is activated The mirror is twisted on the windshield button counterclockwise and requires no tools for mounting NOTE This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse 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 M...

Page 130: ... passenger side convex mirror Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side mirror Outside Mirrors Folding Feature All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors If Equipped The drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare f...

Page 131: ...a four way mirror control switch To adjust a mirror press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust Using the mirror control switch press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move Power Mirror Switch 1 Mirror Direction Control 2 Mirror Selection 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 ...

Page 132: ...rrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE Outside mirrors will then return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position NOTE The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not enabled when delivered from the factory The Tilt Mirrors ...

Page 133: ... The Blind Spot Monitoring BSM system uses two radar based sensors located inside the rear bumper fascia to detect highway licensable vehicles automobiles trucks motorcycles etc that enter the blind spot zones from the rear front side of the vehicle Illuminated Vanity Mirror Rear Detection Zones 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ...

Page 134: ...cles in these areas NOTE The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de tection zones The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer Therefore visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change If the trailer or other object i e bicycle sports equipment exte...

Page 135: ...educing the radio volume Refer to Modes Of Operation for further information The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points side rear front while driving to see if an alert is necessary The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries Sensor Location Driver Side Shown Warning Light Location 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 ...

Page 136: ...either side of the vehicle Entering From The Rear Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph 48 km h Side Monitoring Rear Monitoring 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ...and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1 5 seconds the warning light will be illuminated If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph 16 km h the warning light will not illuminate Overtaking Approaching 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 ...

Page 138: ...bjects such as guardrails posts walls foliage berms etc However occasionally the system may alert on such objects This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service Overtaking Passing Stationary Objects 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 139: ...ct objects in the blind spot zones The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians bicy clists or animals Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system always check your vehicles mirrors glance over your shoulder and use your turn signal before changing lanes Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Opposing Traffic 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 ...

Page 140: ...e RCP system will then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an oncoming vehicle is detected alert the driver RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 1 to 2 mph 1 km h to 3 km h to objects moving a maxi mum of approximately 10 mph 16 km h such as in parking lot situat...

Page 141: ...or pedestrians animals other vehicles ob structions and blind spots before backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Modes Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Under standing Your Instrument Panel...

Page 142: ...lashers are on the system will request the appropriate visual alert only When the system is in RCP the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present Whenever an audible alert is requested the radio is also muted Turn hazard signal status is ignored the RCP state always requests the chime Blind Spot Alert Off When the BSM system is turned off there will ...

Page 143: ...ort visit www Uconnect Phone com or call 1 877 855 8400 Uconnect威 Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system s microphone for private conversation The Uconnect威 Phone is driven through your Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile mobile phone Uconnect威 features Bluetooth威 technology the global standard that...

Page 144: ... will hear the word Uconnect威 followed by a BEEP The beep is your signal to give a command Voice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra dio The individual buttons are described in the Operation section The Uconnect威 Phone can be used with any Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 mobile phone See the Uconnect威 website for supported phones Refer to your mobile service provider...

Page 145: ...ir a Bluetooth威 Device For each feature explanation in this section only the compound form of the voice command is given You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it For example you can use the compound form voice com mand Phonebook New Entry or you can break the compound form command into two voice commands Phonebook and New Entry Please re...

Page 146: ... Owner s Manual The Uconnect威 website may also provide detailed instruc tions for pairing The following are general phone to Uconnect威 Phone pairing instructions Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Device Pairing When prompted after the beep say Pair a Device and follow the audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identi fication Number...

Page 147: ...obile phone at any time refer to Advanced Phone Connectivity in this section Dial By Saying A Number Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Dial The system will prompt you to say the number you want to call For example you can say 234 567 8901 The Uconnect威 Phone will confirm the phone number and then dial The number will appear in the display of certain radios...

Page 148: ...ll a name from the Uconnect威 Phonebook or downloaded Phonebook follow the procedure in Call by Saying a Name section Automatic download and update if supported begins as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect威 Phone for example after you start the vehicle A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uco...

Page 149: ...n prompted enter the number designation e g Home Work Mobile or Other This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone book entry if desired When prompted recite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main ...

Page 150: ...u are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook call the number you just edited or return to the main menu Phonebook Edit Entry can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook For example the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number but you can add ...

Page 151: ...r or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Delete Erase All Uconnect威 Phonebook Entries Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook Erase All The Uconnect威 Phone will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the...

Page 152: ...For example if your mobile service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect威 Phone Check with your mobile service provider for the features that you have Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call No Call Currently In Progress When you receive a call on your mobile phone the Uconnect威 Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio system if on and will ask if you would like...

Page 153: ...ling Between Calls in this section To combine two calls refer to Conference Call in this section Place Retrieve A Call From Hold To put a call on hold press the button until you hear a single beep This indicates that the call is on hold To bring the call back from hold press and hold the but ton until you hear a single beep Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress one active and one on ...

Page 154: ...all 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 say Redial The Uconnect威 Phone will call the last number that was dialed from your mobile phone NOTE This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnec...

Page 155: ...ct威 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 After every Uconnect威 Phone language change operation only ...

Page 156: ...he number dialed may not be applicable with the available mobile 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威 Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly WARNING To use you Uconnect威 Phone System in an emer gency your...

Page 157: ...ies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the Uconnect威 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 mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system You can use your Uconnect威 Phone to ...

Page 158: ...er the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send The Uconnect威 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 mobile phone network configurations This is normal Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not al...

Page 159: ...or network signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect威 Phone while dialing via the mobile phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 mobile phone the audio will be played through your vehic...

Page 160: ...ng the call To transfer an ongoing call from your Uconnect威 Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect威 Phone or vice versa press the button and say Transfer Call Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect威 Phone And Mobile Phone Your mobile 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 co...

Page 161: ...Select Phone and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the Uconnect威 Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete Uconnect威...

Page 162: ...for five seconds until the session begins or Press the button and say the Voice Training System Training or Start Voice Training com mand You can either press the Uconnect威 Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect威 Phone For best results the Voice Training session should be com pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine runnin...

Page 163: ...ng during a Voice Command period Performance is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as v...

Page 164: ...nce Audio quality is maximized under low to medium blower setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect威 Phone Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering...

Page 165: ...er reading a message you can Reply or Forward the message using Uconnect威 Phone Send Messages You can send messages using Uconnect威 Phone To send a new message Press the button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say SMS Send or Send Message You can either say the message you wish to send or say List Messages There are 20 preset messages To send a message press the button while the syste...

Page 166: ... me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there yet 15 Where are we meeting 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet 19 Send number to call 20 Start without me 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 167: ...ge it Bluetooth威 Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect威 Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait at least...

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Page 171: ...ur five six seven eight nine star plus pound add location Voice Commands Primary Alternate s all call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 ...

Page 172: ...phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book Voice Commands Primary Alternate s previous record again redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect威 Tutorial voice training work yes 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 173: ... including interference that may cause undesired op eration VOICE COMMAND IF EQUIPPED Voice Command System Operation The Uconnect威 Voice Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio disc player USB Mass Storage Class device iPod family of devices Bluetooth Streaming Audio device and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface Sys tem as calmly and normally as possible...

Page 174: ...y your command Pressing the Voice Command button while the system is speaking is known as barging in The system will be interrupted and after the beep you can add or change commands This will become helpful once you start to learn the options NOTE At any time you can say the words Cancel Help or Main Menu These commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used dep...

Page 175: ...e to a comfortable level while the Voice Com mand system is speaking Please note the volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system Main 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 AM to switch to the radio AM mode Radio FM to switch to radio FM mode Disc to sw...

Page 176: ...ay say the following commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Menu Radio 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 the following commands Track to change the track Next Track to play the next track Previous Track to play ...

Page 177: ... may say the following commands New Memo to record a new memo During the recording you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording You proceed by saying one of the following commands Save to save the memo Continue to continue recording Delete to delete the recording Play Memos to play previously recorded memos During the playback you may press the Voice Com mand button to stop playing mem...

Page 178: ...orial Voice Training NOTE Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command button first and wait for the beep before speaking the Barge In commands Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect威 Voice Voice Training feature may be used 1 Press the Voice Command button say System Setup and once you are in that menu th...

Page 179: ... of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously...

Page 180: ... and front passenger seats The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback Power Seat Switches 1 Seatback Switch 2 Seat Switch 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 181: ...ard on the front of the seat switch the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position has been reached Reclining The Seatback The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward Push the seatback switch forward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is rea...

Page 182: ...of the seat and seat cushion Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward Push the seat switch forward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position has been reached Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch...

Page 183: ...bar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup port Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support Power Lumbar Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ...

Page 184: ...e the bar once you have reached the desired position Then using body pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and w...

Page 185: ...nd release the lever To return the seatback lift the lever lean forward and release the lever 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 which could result in serious injury or death Recline Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 ...

Page 186: ...nd rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of t...

Page 187: ...ly The controls for each heater are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel below the climate controls You can choose from HIGH LOW or OFF heat settings Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH one for LOW and none for OFF Press the switch once to select HIGH level heating Press the switch a second time to ...

Page 188: ...after approximately 45 minutes Rear Heated Seats On some models the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats indepen dently The heated seat switches for each heater are located on the rear of the center console Rear Heated Seat Switches 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 189: ... HIGH level If the HIGH level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to LOW level after ap proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one indicating the change The LOW level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes Ventilated Seats If Equipped On some models both the driver and passenger...

Page 190: ...h remote start the driver s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start Refer to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the...

Page 191: ...f of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the 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 Refer to Occupant Re straints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve hicle for further information To raise the head restraint pull upward on the...

Page 192: ...sh rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head NOTE The head restraints should only be removed by quali fied technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized dealer Active Head Restraint Normal Position Active Head Restraint Tilted 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 193: ...ion of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death Continued WARNING Continued Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck 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 secured as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re straint during sudd...

Page 194: ...ther seat to its upright position raise the head restraint until it locks in place The outboard headrests are not removable The center head restraint has limited adjustment Lift upward on the head restraint to raise it or push down ward on the head restraint to lower it WARNING Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a Continued ...

Page 195: ...it Rear Seat To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room NOTE Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily 1 Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat NOTE Do not fold the 60 rear seat down with the left outboard or...

Page 196: ...rely locked into position If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stabil ity for child seats and or passengers An improp erly latched seat could cause serious injury The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion T...

Page 197: ...ould result in serious injury or death DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat side mirrors adjustable pedals if equipped and power tilt and telescopic steer ing column if equipped and a set of desired radio station pr...

Page 198: ...itters each one linked to either of the two memory positions The memory seat switch is located on the driver s door trim panel The switch consists of three buttons The S button which is used to activate the memory save function The 1 and 2 buttons which are used to recall either of two pre programmed memory profiles Memory Seat Switch 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 199: ...ress and release either of the memory buttons 1 or 2 The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC will display which memory position has been set Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter N Go 1 Insert the ignition key fob and turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer ences i e seat side mirror adjustable pedals if equipped power tilt a...

Page 200: ...ter NOTE Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the Remote Linked to Memory feature through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information To program your RKE transmitters perform the following 1 Remove the Key Fob from the ignition or...

Page 201: ...he driver s door memory switch To recall the memory settings for driver one using the RKE transmitter press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1 NOTE When recall is requested with the RKE transmit ter and the Easy Entry Exit Seat is turned ON the seat will go to the Easy Entry position When the ignition is placed in the ON RUN position the seat will then automatical...

Page 202: ...when you remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition or change the ignition to OFF for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go the driver seat will move about 2 4 in 60 mm rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to 2 7 in 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The se...

Page 203: ...when the vehicle is delivered from the factory The Easy Entry Exit feature is enabled or later disabled through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be re...

Page 204: ... the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage 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 serious injury or death Safety Latch Location 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 205: ...instrument panel lights cargo lights and fog lights if equipped To turn on the headlights rotate the headlight switch clockwise When the headlight switch is on the parking lights taillights license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on To turn off the headlights rotate the headlight switch back to the O Off position Headlight Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 206: ...the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels To turn the system on rotate the headlight switch to the A AUTO position When the system is on the Headlight Delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position To turn the automatic headlights off turn the headlight switch out of the AUTO position NOTE...

Page 207: ...for further information SmartBeam If Equipped The SmartBeam system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror This camera detects vehicle spe cific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view NOTE If the windshield or SmartBeam m...

Page 208: ...earward in car to manually deactivate the system normal operation of low beams 2 Push back on the multifunction lever once again to reactivate the system Daytime Running Lights If Equipped The Daytime Running Lights low intensity come on whenever the engine is running and the transmission is not in the PARK position The lights will remain on until the ignition is switched to the OFF or ACC positio...

Page 209: ...s on and then the headlight switch is cycled off Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight switch on then off or by turning the ignition ON The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Under standing Your Instrument Panel f...

Page 210: ... the high beam is selected Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front doors are opened when the dimmer control rotating wheel on the right side of the headlight switch is rotated to the its farthest upward position or if equipped when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter When a door is open and the interior lights are on rotating the d...

Page 211: ... and overhead console by rotating the control to its farthest position up until you hear a click This feature is termed the Parade mode and is useful when headlights are required during the day Lights On Reminder If the headlights parking lights or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound when the driver s door is opened Dimmer Control 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATUR...

Page 212: ...tomatically turn off If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled OFF the exterior lights will automatically turn off after eight minutes If the headlights are turned on and left on for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF the exterior lights will automatically turn off NOTE Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is ON Front Map Reading Lights The front map reading lights a...

Page 213: ...the switch a second time The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE is pressed Courtesy Lights The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top corner of the lens To turn the lights off press the lens a second time Front Map Reading Light Switches Courtesy Lights 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ...

Page 214: ...re This light casts illumination for improved visibil ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Ambient Light Multifunction Lever 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 215: ...he lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released High Low Beam Switch Push the multifunc...

Page 216: ...on the left side of the steering col umn 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 Features in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Multifunction Lever 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 217: ... the sixth detent for high wiper operation CAUTION Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the park position If the windshield wiper switch is turned off and the blades cannot return to the park position damage to the wiper motor may occur Windshield Wiper Operation 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ...

Page 218: ... be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles first detent to a cycle every one second fourth detent NOTE If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph 16 km h delay times will be doubled Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer push on the end of the lever toward the steering wheel and hold while spray is desired If the Intermittent Wiper Operation 216 UNDERSTANDING THE...

Page 219: ...f WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use Mist Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make occasional usage of the wipers necessary Rotate the end of the le...

Page 220: ...e multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate this feature The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi tive Setting 3 should be used for normal rain conditions Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity Settings 4 can be used if the dr...

Page 221: ...turned ON the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph 0 km h or the outside tem perature is greater than 32 F 0 C Transmission In NEUTRAL Position When the ignition is ON and the transmission is in the NEU TRAL position the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph 8 km h...

Page 222: ...e steering wheel upward or downward as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in position push the lever upward until fully engaged WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Ad justing the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked could cause the drive...

Page 223: ...umn The power tilt telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column To tilt the steering column move the lever up or down as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as desired Power Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 ...

Page 224: ...EERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shut ting off The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is ...

Page 225: ...e chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaus tion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material This may cause...

Page 226: ...eed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use Electronic ...

Page 227: ...ANCEL button or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing the set speed memory Pressing the ON OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed memory To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed push the RES button and release Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km h To Vary The Speed Setting When the...

Page 228: ...he vehicle will return to the set speed Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills A slight 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 W...

Page 229: ...traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control ACC utilizes a radar sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you NOTE If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you ACC will maintain a fixed set speed If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration not to exceed the original set speed automatically to maintain a...

Page 230: ...ath or serious personal injury The ACC system Does not react to pedestrians oncoming ve hicles and stationary objects e g a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Cannot take street traffic and weather condi tions into account and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions Does not predict the lane curvature or the move ment of preceding vehic...

Page 231: ...iler up or down steep slopes When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury The Cruise Control system has two control modes Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles Normal fixed speed cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset spe...

Page 232: ...The two control modes function differently Always confirm which mode is selected Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Operation The speed control buttons located on the right side of the steering wheel operates the ACC system Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons 1 DISTANCE SETTING 2 RES 3 SET 4 CANCEL 5 ON OFF 6 MODE 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 233: ...tate the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC dis plays Adaptive Cruise Ready When the system is OFF the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Control Off NOTE You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions When in Four Wheel Drive Low When you apply the brakes When the parking brake is set When the automatic transmission is in PARK RE VERSE or NEUTRAL When pushing the RES button without a pre...

Page 234: ...ING Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have a collision Always leave the system off when you are not using it To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired push the SET button and release The EVIC will display the set speed Adap...

Page 235: ...d If this occurs The message DRIVER OVERRIDE will display in the EVIC The system will not be controlling the distance be tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal ACC Set Driver Override 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 ...

Page 236: ...elow 15 mph 25 km h An Anti Lock Brake System ABS event occurs A Trailer Sway Control TSC event occurs The transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control Sys tem ESC TCS activates NOTE If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC TCS off ESC will automatically be re engaged Adaptive Cruise Control Cancelled 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 237: ...ns permit Resuming a set speed that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too sharply for safe operation Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury To Vary The Speed Setting While ACC is set you can increase the set speed by pressing and holding the RES button If the...

Page 238: ...does not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed the brake system will automatically slow the vehicle The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25 of the vehicle s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill However a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal In addition downshifting ...

Page 239: ...Distance Setting 3 Distance Setting 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 ...

Page 240: ...system adjusts vehicle speed auto matically to maintain the distance setting regardless of the set speed The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the sensor The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph 24 km h and the system automatically disengages itself The distance s...

Page 241: ...AKE will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity When this occurs you should immediately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid when passing on the left hand side only When driving with ACC engaged and following a Target vehicle the system will provide an addition...

Page 242: ...one of the follow ing displays in the EVIC Adaptive Cruise Control Off When ACC is deactivated the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Ready ACC SET When ACC is set the set speed will display The set speed will continue to display in place ...

Page 243: ...isplay Warnings And Maintenance Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle Warning The ACC Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance This most often occurs at times of poor visibility such as in snow or heavy rain The ACC system may also become temporarily blinded due to obstructions such as mud dirt or ice In these cases the EVIC ...

Page 244: ...these areas Under rare conditions when the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this warning may temporarily occur NOTE If the ACC Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle warning is active Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control is still available For additional information refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section Clean Radar Sensor Warning 242 UNDERSTANDING TH...

Page 245: ...require a sensor realignment If the sensor is damaged due to a collision see your authorized dealer for service Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor including transparent material or aftermarket grilles Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or malfunction When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present the system will return to the Adaptive Cruise Contr...

Page 246: ...y tools to remove the connector 2 Remove the wiring christmas tree attachment from the back of the bracket 3 Remove the two M6 fasteners that connect the bracket to the bumper NOTE Do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull the sensor off of the bracket Doing so may misalign the sensor Store the sensor and bracket assembly in a safe location The wiring and connector must be stowed properly aft...

Page 247: ...e system turns off and the EVIC displays ACC FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor it indicates there is an internal system fault Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions have the system checked by an authorized dealer Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations ACC may have detection issues In these cases ACC may brake late or unexpect edly The driver nee...

Page 248: ...ravel which can cause your vehicle to brake or accelerate unexpectedly Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for convenience reasons with no target vehicle detected Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed This is a part of normal ACC system functionality 246 UNDERSTANDING THE F...

Page 249: ...r mance may be limited Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling In the illustration shown ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it s too late for the ACC system to take action ACC will not detect a vehicle until 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 ...

Page 250: ...ve and ready to apply the brakes if necessary Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane There will not be suffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 251: ...l Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode a normal fixed speed Cruise Control mode is available for cruising at fixed speeds The normal Cruise Control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requiring the driver to operate the accelerator Cruise Control can only be operated if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph 32 km h To change between the diff...

Page 252: ...The EVIC will display the set speed NOTE You must observe the display when setting or changing speed not the speedometer To Vary The Speed Setting There are two ways to change the set speed Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the desired speed and press the SET button Tap the RES or SET button to increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph 1 6 km h increments respec tively Hold the ...

Page 253: ...g If Equipped The Forward Collision Warning FCW system provides the driver with audible and visual warnings within the EVIC when it detects a potential frontal collision The warnings are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react and avoid the potential collision FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensor as well as the Electronic Brake Controller EBC wheel speed se...

Page 254: ...ard rails or sign posts based on the course predic tion This is expected and is a part of normal FCW activation and functionality WARNING Forward Collision Warning FCW is not intended to avoid a collision on its own nor can FCW detect every type of collision The driver has the responsi bility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering Failure to follow this warn ing c...

Page 255: ... Panel for further in formation The FCW Status Off Near or Far will be displayed in the EVIC FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in PARK The default status of FCW is the Far setting this allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away This gives you the most reaction time Example Only 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

Page 256: ...tting provides less reaction time than the Far setting which allows for a more dynamic driving experience Changing the FCW status to Off prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you NOTE In the Off setting FCW OFF will be displayed in the EVIC Example Only Example Only 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 257: ...creens FCW Unavailable Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays ACC FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions FCW will be temporarily unavailable If this occurs try activating FCW again later following a key cycle If the problem persists see your authorized deal...

Page 258: ... changed to the ON RUN position ParkSense威 can be active only when the shift lever is in REVERSE If ParkSense威 is enabled at this shift lever position the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 11 mph 18 km h or above The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 10 mph 16 km h ParkSense姞 Sensors The...

Page 259: ... Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information The ParkSense威 Warning Display is located in the Instru ment cluster s EVIC display It provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia bumper and the detected obstacle ParkSense威 Warning Display 3 UNDERSTANDING ...

Page 260: ...ndicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one half second tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow to fast to continuous Park Assist System ON Park Assist System OFF 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 261: ...Slow Tone Fast Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 ...

Page 262: ...cle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle Continuous Tone 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 263: ...ng And Disabling ParkSense姞 ParkSense威 can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense威 switch or through the Customer Programmable Features section of the EVIC The avail able choices are OFF Sound Only or Sound and Display Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information When the Park...

Page 264: ... EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condition the EVIC will display the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE Under this condition ParkSense will not operate If CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC make sure...

Page 265: ...e is in REVERSE ParkSense威 when on will MUTE the radio when it is sounding a tone Clean the ParkSense威 sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud dirt or debris Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly The ParkSense威 system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia bumper or it could provide a false...

Page 266: ...n they are in close proximity The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense威 in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when using ParkSense威 WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist system Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to...

Page 267: ...an obstacle is behind the vehicle PARKVIEW姞 REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView威 Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the Navigation Multimedia radio display screen along with a caution note to check entire sur roun...

Page 268: ...ar of the vehicle Red 0 1 ft 0 30 cm Yellow 1 ft 3 ft 30 cm 1 m Green 3 ft or greater 1 m or greater WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView威 Rear Back Up Camera Always check carefully behind your vehicle and be sure to Continued WARNING Continued check for pedestrians animals other vehicles ob structions or blind spots before backing up You are responsible for...

Page 269: ... on the camera lens clean the lens rinse with water and dry with a soft cloth Do not cover the lens Turning ParkView姞 On Or Off With Navigation Multimedia Radio 1 Press the menu hard key 2 Select system setup soft key 3 Press the camera setup soft key 4 Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the enable rear camera in reverse soft key 5 Press the save soft key Turning ParkView姞 On O...

Page 270: ...e and power sunroof switches may also be included if equipped Front Map Reading Lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console Each light can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility Overhead Console Front Map Reading Lights 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 271: ...is opened The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed Courtesy Lights The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top corner of the lens To turn the lights off press the lens a second time Courtesy Lights 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 ...

Page 272: ...ED HomeLink威 replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motor ized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink威 buttons located on either the overhead console headliner or sunvisor designate the three differ ent HomeLink威 channels The HomeLink威 indicator is located above the ce...

Page 273: ...NOTE HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink威 Buttons Overhead Consoles HomeLink威 Buttons Sunvisor Headliner 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 ...

Page 274: ...il the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink威 for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any problems or require assistance please call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for information or assistance Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers ...

Page 275: ...tton you want to program and the hand held trans mitter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The HomeLink威 indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 has received the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Re lease both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training ...

Page 276: ...device activates programming is complete NOTE If the garage door opener device does not acti vate press the button a third time for two seconds to complete the training To program the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps ...

Page 277: ... Press and hold the programmed HomeLink威 button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly program ming is complete and the garage door device should activate when the HomeLink威 button is pressed To program the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button To reprogram a c...

Page 278: ...mitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button while you press and release cycle your hand held transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink威 has successfully accepted the frequency signal The indi cator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained 4 W...

Page 279: ...Gate Operator Programming Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Using HomeLink姞 To operate press and release the programmed HomeLink威 button Activation will now occur for the programmed device i e garage door opener gate opera tor security system entry door lock home office light ing etc The hand held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time Security It is advised to erase all channe...

Page 280: ...ose while you are programming the universal trans ceiver Do not program the transceiver if people pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate Only use 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 s...

Page 281: ...d including interference that may cause unde sired operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the device The term IC before the certification registration num ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci fications ...

Page 282: ... sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision 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 passen gers are also properly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow yo...

Page 283: ...econd and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will rema...

Page 284: ... 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 rence and can be minimized If the buffeting...

Page 285: ...enter EVIC Personal Set tings Customer Programmable Features in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information COMMANDVIEW姞 SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE IF EQUIPPED The CommandView威 sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the overhead console The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead console CommandView威 Sunroof and Powe...

Page 286: ... your fingers other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Opening Sunroof Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position The sunroof will open fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Open During Express Open operation any movement of the sunroof switch will st...

Page 287: ... the shade switch will stop the shade Opening Power Shade Manual Mode To open the shade press and hold the switch rearward to full open Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the shade will remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again Closing Power Shade Express Press the switch forward and release it within one half second and the shade w...

Page 288: ...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 rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows togeth...

Page 289: ...ped with 12 Volt 13 Amp power outlets that can be used to power cellular phones small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories The power outlets are labeled with either a key or a battery symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered Power outlets labeled with a key are powered when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position while the outlets labeled with a battery are connect...

Page 290: ...vered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty The front power outlet is located inside the storage area on the center stack of the instrument panel Push inward on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet In addition to the front power outlet there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console Front Power Outlet 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATU...

Page 291: ...The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area Center Console Outlet Rear Power Outlet 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 ...

Page 292: ...r quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel 2 M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 3 M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 293: ...nes 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 bat tery even more quickly Only use these intermit tently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the...

Page 294: ... games such as Play station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit as will most power tools The power inverter is designed 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 W...

Page 295: ...ime to turn the power outlet off NOTE When the power inverter switch is pressed there will be a delay of approximately one second before the inverter status indicator turns ON The status indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing AC power WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not use a three prong adaptor Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do n...

Page 296: ...s for the front seat passengers located in the center console There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold down center armrest Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 297: ...mpartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel To open the glove compartment pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door Glove Compartment Opened Glove Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 ...

Page 298: ... easy access Center Console The center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area To open the upper storage compartment pull upward on the small latch located on the lid Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 299: ...rtment WARNING Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart ment lid in the open position Cellular phones music players and other handheld electronic devices Continued Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 ...

Page 300: ... on the left side of the cargo area The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place Press in on the flashlight to release it To operate the flashlight press the switch once for high twice for low and a third time to return to off Press And Release 298 UND...

Page 301: ...here are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area Three Press Switch Rear Storage Bins 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 ...

Page 302: ...der the load floor To access the lower storage bins raise the load floor and attach the tether hook attached to the bottom of the load floor to the liftgate opening Tether Strap Lower Storage Bins 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 303: ...he center handle Pull it over the cargo area 2 Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover 3 The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place WARNING In a collision a loose cargo cover 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 Continued Rear Cargo Cover 3 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 304: ...ver from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store it in the vehicle Rear Cargo Tie Downs The rear cargo tie downs located on the cargo area floor should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving Rear Cargo Tie Downs 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 305: ...vity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in per sonal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or left door center pillar Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos sible Place as much ...

Page 306: ... the steering column The rear wiper washer is operated by rotating a switch located at the middle of the lever Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation Rear Wiper Washer Control 304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 307: ...operating when the ignition is turned OFF the wiper will automatically return to the park position If the flipper glass is open the rear window wiper washer functionality is interrupted and the wiper stops at that park position When the flipper glass is closed the rear wiper will resume wiper washer functionality after five seconds Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located ...

Page 308: ...s equipped with a luggage rack The load must not exceed 150 lbs 68 kg and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars 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 capac...

Page 309: ...ite radio antenna The grab handles on the back of the vehicle if equipped are not to be used as a towing feature CAUTION To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle do not carry any loads on the roof rack without the 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 o...

Page 310: ... 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 308 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YO...

Page 311: ...TION CENTER EVIC 325 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 327 EVIC White Telltale Lights 334 EVIC Amber Telltale Lights 336 EVIC Red Telltale Lights 337 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 340 Fuel Economy 341 Cruise Control 343 Vehicle Speed 343 Trip Info 344 Units 344 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 345 Tire PSI 345 Messages 346 Turn Menu OFF 347 4 ...

Page 312: ...tion Instructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play 363 Notes on Playing MP3 Files 364 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 367 䡵 Uconnect威 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO 368 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 369 Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play 374 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 377 LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play 379 INFO Button CD Mode for MP3 Play 379 Uconnect威 Multimedia Satel...

Page 313: ...le Video Screen 393 Play Video Games 397 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 400 Important Notes For Single Video Screen System 402 Play A DVD Using The Touch Screen Radio 402 Remote Control 405 Remote Control Storage 408 Locking The Remote Control 409 Replacing The Remote Control Batteries 409 Headphones Operation 410 Controls 411 Replacing The Headphone B...

Page 314: ...tion 429 CD Player 430 䡵 CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 430 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 431 䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS 431 Dual Zone Manual Heating And Air Conditioning 432 Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 436 Operating Tips 443 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 315: ...h Bank 11 Hood Release 2 Instrument Cluster 7 Hazard Switch 12 Fuel Door Release 3 Radio 8 Storage Bin 13 Headlight Switch 4 Glove Compartment 9 ESC Button 14 Dimmer Control 5 Climate Controls 10 Ignition Switch 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 ...

Page 316: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 317: ... Malfunction Indicator Light MIL The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission con trol systems The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON RUN position before engine start If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON RUN have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions suc...

Page 318: ... Activation Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESC Activation Malfunction In dicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light re...

Page 319: ... A tone will chime and an EVIC message will appear if either turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile 1 6 km NOTE If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate check for a defective outside light bulb 7 High Beam Indicator Indicates that headlights are on high beam 8 Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on 9 Hill Descent Control Indica...

Page 320: ...perly reset or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero When the appropriate conditions exist this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC messages Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center 11 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflati...

Page 321: ...r is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subse quent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the sys tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intend...

Page 322: ... will sound After the bulb check or when driving if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain on continuously Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 14 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake applicatio...

Page 323: ...ice performed and the brake fluid level checked If brake failure is indicated immediate repair is necessary WARNING Driving a vehicle with 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 a collision Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with Ele...

Page 324: ...will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 16 4 LOW This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the ...

Page 325: ...ctronic vehicle Information Center EVIC 21 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Amber Telltale Area This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable amber caution telltales For further information refer to Elec tronic vehicle Information Center EVIC 22 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Red Telltale Area This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable red tell tales For further informat...

Page 326: ...erating satisfactorily The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera ture when driving in hot weather up mountain grades or when towing a trailer It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range CAUTION Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle If the temperature gauge reads H pull over and stop the vehicle Idle the vehicle with t...

Page 327: ...gs under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display The EVIC consists of the following Fuel Economy ACC If Equipped Vehicle Speed Trip Info Tire PSI If Equipped Vehicle Info Messa...

Page 328: ...ges Units System Setup Vehicle Speed Trip Info Turn Menu Off and sub menus DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus sub menus or to select a personal setting in the setup menu Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset features EVIC Steering Wheel B...

Page 329: ...e warn ing or information messages These pop up messages fall into several categories he reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right amber telltales in the middle and red telltales on the left Five Second Stored Messages When the appropriate conditions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to t...

Page 330: ...When the appropriate conditions occur this type of mes sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen Examples of this message type are Memory System Unavailable Not in Park and Automatic High Beams On When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC displays the following messages Vehicle Not in Park Key Left Vehicle Key Not Detected Service TPM...

Page 331: ...ACC system is turned off Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Fea tures Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC Ready When the ACC system is activated Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC Set After setting the desired speed in the ACC system Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle...

Page 332: ...e distance from the vehicle ahead Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Fea tures Of Your Vehicle if equipped Clean Radar Sensor in the Front of Vehicle If the ACC system deactivates due to performance limiting conditions Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error If the ACC system turn...

Page 333: ...emote start aborted L Gate ajar Remote start aborted Fuel low Remote start disabled Start Vehicle to Reset Remote start active Insert Key and Turn to Run Remote start active Push Start Button Memory 1 profile set Memory 2 profile set Memory system unavailable Not in Park Memory system unavailable Seatbelt buckled Memory 1 profile recall Memory 2 profile recall Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to ...

Page 334: ...igh is Required To Tow Vehicle Safely Read Neutral Shift Procedure in Owners Manual For 4x4 Low Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans in N Press 4 Low For 4x4 High Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans in N Press 4 Low Terrain System Settings Not Available Raising Vehicle Ride Height with icon Lowering Vehicle Ride Height with icon Normal Vehicle Ride Height This message is dis played for 5 seconds wh...

Page 335: ...em will have limited operation at that point Immediate Air Suspension Service Repair Required This is displayed when a fault has occurred in the system which results in a complete system shutdown The system will be non operational at that point Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride Height This message is displayed in advance warning to the driver that the vehicle will be moved to the next lower p...

Page 336: ...2 1 are displayed indicating the shift lever position Telltales 5 4 3 2 1 indicate the Electronic Range Select ERS feature has been engaged and the gear selected is displayed For further information on ERS refer to Starting And Operating Electronic Speed Control ON This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON For further information refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under sta...

Page 337: ...ve occurred which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system You will lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists Once driving conditions are safe then pull over and let vehicle idle After 5 minutes the system will cool and return to normal operation Refer to Power Steering in Starting and Operating for further information...

Page 338: ... to Starting And Operating Air Suspension Down The air suspension down telltale will illumi nate when the air suspension is in use For further information refer to Starting And Operating Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 3 0 gal 11 0 L this light will turn on and remain on until fuel is added Loose Gascap Indicator If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel fi...

Page 339: ...on or comes on during driving it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is required EVIC Red Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable red telltales These telltales include Door Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that one or more doors may be ajar Liftgate Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate may be ajar Liftgate Flipper Glass Ajar T...

Page 340: ...tem Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY See an autho rized dealer If jump starting is required refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system The light will come on when the ignition is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check If the light does not come on d...

Page 341: ... idle the ve hicle If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately and call for service Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To Do In Emergencies for more information Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that there is excessive trans mission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing It may also occur...

Page 342: ...e dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position if equipped with Keyless Enter N Go To turn off the message temporarily press and release the MENU but ton To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance refer ...

Page 343: ...following Fuel Economy func tions displays in the EVIC Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode Distance To Empty DTE Miles Per Gallon MPG Press the UP DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa tion Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset When the fuel economy is rese...

Page 344: ...nstantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE displayed value When the DTE value is less than 30 miles 48 km estimated driving distance the DTE display will change to a LOW F...

Page 345: ...icles with Cruise one of several messages will be displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the feature as the driver changes feature status or conditions change If Cruise is active and a warning or other feature is in the EVIC main display the Cruise status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer line Press and release the BACK button to return to the main menu Vehicle Speed Pres...

Page 346: ...tton once to clear the resettable function being displayed To reset all resettable functions press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds The current display will reset along with other functions Units Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Units displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button The EVIC odometer and navigation system if equipped can be changed between Englis...

Page 347: ...splays the actual oil temperature Oil Pressure Displays the actual oil pressure Trans Temperature Displays the actual transmission temperature Engine Hours Displays the number of hours of engine operation Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Tire PSI displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button Press and release the UP DOWN but tons until one of the following Syst...

Page 348: ...ditions Refer to Tires General Information Tire Inflation Pres sures in Starting And Operating for additional information Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI kPa or BAR Messages Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons This feature shows the number of stored warning mes sages in the place holder Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to see what the stored messages...

Page 349: ...nder certain conditions the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority But when the ignition switch position is changed the display always re appears Compass Temperature Display The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing The EVIC will display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature NOTE The system will display the last known outside tem...

Page 350: ...mpass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass heading For the most accurate compass performance the compass must be set using the fo...

Page 351: ...s selected according to the map 5 Press and release the BACK button to exit Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator does not appear in the EVIC display you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows NOTE For the most accurate compass performance the compass variance must be set before performing the manual compass calibration The vari...

Page 352: ...Features System Setup Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK If the transmission is out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving a warning message SETUP NOT AVAILABLE is followed in 3 sec onds by VEHICLE NOT IN PARK Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Setup displays in the EVIC Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the following choices...

Page 353: ...ition and the driver s door is opened To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Remote Unlock Sequence When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is selected only the driver s door will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmi...

Page 354: ...eat side mirror adjustable pedals if equipped power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped and a set of desired radio station presets When OFF is selected only the MEMORY switch on the driver s door trim panel will recall memory profiles To make your selection press and release the SELECT button a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check ma...

Page 355: ...ion press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Flash Lamps With Lock When this feature is selected the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the...

Page 356: ...To increase the brightness refer to Lights in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Easy Entry Exit Seat Available with Memory Seat Only This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been act...

Page 357: ... the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Illuminated Approach When this feature is selected the headlights will activate and remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter To make your selection scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT ...

Page 358: ...f Your Vehicle for further information Wiper Mode If Equipped When this feature is selected the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deac t...

Page 359: ...ed any damage in the area where the sensor is located even if the fascia is not damaged the sensor may have become misaligned Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification Forward Collision Warning The Forward Collision Warning FCW feature can be can be set to Far set to Near or turned O...

Page 360: ...and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Refer to Rear Park Assist System in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for system function and oper ating information Display Units Of Measure In The EVIC odometer and Uconnect威 gps if equipped can be changed between English and Metric units of measure To make your select...

Page 361: ... s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voice Command for further details Operating Instructions Uconnect姞 Phone If Equipped Refer to Uconnect威 Phone for further details UCONNECT姞 130 Operating Instructions Radio Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio Uconnect威 130 4 UNDERSTANDING Y...

Page 362: ...ight 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 TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency Clock Setting Procedure 1 Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink 2 Adjust the hour...

Page 363: ...the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or le...

Page 364: ... add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Eve...

Page 365: ...lready be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds Play will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use ...

Page 366: ...ill 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 order to provide an interesting change of ...

Page 367: ... 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 ex...

Page 368: ...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 rate MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 24 22 05 16 160 128 144 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 ID3 Tag information for artist song titl...

Page 369: ...s 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 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary AUX jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 pla...

Page 370: ...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 Uconnect姞 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Uconnect威 130 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 371: ...e 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 the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping...

Page 372: ...ust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL con trol 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 vehicles equipped with satellite radio press the SETUP button use the TUNE SCROLL control to select SET CLOCK and then follow the above procedure starting at Step 2 For v...

Page 373: ...or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speak...

Page 374: ...play No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft ...

Page 375: ...n 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 con trol knob Press the TUNE SCRO...

Page 376: ...to be stored into pushbutton 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 m...

Page 377: ...will begin at the start 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 The Uconnect威 130 is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded Dual media disc types one s...

Page 378: ... this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press thi...

Page 379: ...be unable to play the file nor mally UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will as...

Page 380: ...lid MP3 and will not play the file When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 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 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3...

Page 381: ...t 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 cont...

Page 382: ...ot 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 the ignition is OFF Uconnect姞 Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear...

Page 383: ...tification Number ESN SID 2 Your Vehicle Identification Number To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access 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 display The Sirius ID number display...

Page 384: ...r too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage Operating Instructions Uconnect威 Multimedia Satellite Mode NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN or ACC position to operate the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new c...

Page 385: ...lockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Mus...

Page 386: ...T but ton the channel will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels sto...

Page 387: ...port refer to the appropriate Uconnect威 radio User s Manual for iPod威 or external USB device support capability Connecting an iPod威 or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate plays media but does not use the iPod威 MP3 control feature to control the connected device Connecting The iPod姞 Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod威 or ex...

Page 388: ...ay take a few minutes to connect the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by pressing radio switches as described below NOTE If the audio device battery is completely dis charged it may not communicate with the iPod威 USB MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod威 USB MP3 control system may charge it to the required level Using...

Page 389: ...d 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 or press the VR button and say Next Track Turning it counterclockwise backward by one click will jump to the previous track in the list or press the VR button and say Previous Track Jump backward in the current track by pressing and h...

Page 390: ...ent 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 button available on sales code RES radio only Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod威 or external USB dev...

Page 391: ... are used as shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod威 or external USB device 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 selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back ...

Page 392: ...ice or connections to the iPod威 or external USB device in the vehicle can cause damage to the device and or to the connectors WARNING Do not plug in or remove the iPod威 or external USB device while driving Failure to follow this warning could result in an accident Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Uconnect威 phone system Controlling BTSA Using Radi...

Page 393: ... Ready prompt and the following beep say Setup then Select Audio Devices 3 Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect威 phone system to list audio devices Next Track Use the SEEK UP button or press the VR button on the radio and say Next Track to jump to the next track music on your cellular phone Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button or press the VR button on the radio and say Previous...

Page 394: ...he overhead console Unfold the overhead LCD screen by pushing the button in the center of the overhead console behind the screen With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position turn the radio on by pushing the ON OFF Volume Control knob Overhead Video Screen 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 395: ...ch Screen Radio If Equipped Play A DVD 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE or LOAD hard key on the radio faceplate Touch Screen Or Press the LOAD button then corresponding number 1 6 where the DVD is to be loaded Non Touch Screen 2 Insert the DVD with the label facing up The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first tr...

Page 396: ...ng Up Down Left Right buttons or by repeat edly pressing the MODE button then press ENTER NOTE Channel Screen 1 select mode information is shown on the left side of the screen Channel Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 397: ... VES Controls If a channel list appears on the right side of the screen touch the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 soft key and then the DISC soft key in the MEDIA column To exit touch the back arrow soft key at the top left of the screen Rear VES Soft Key 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 ...

Page 398: ...e new mode from the available list on the right Modes that are unavailable are greyed out NOTE To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO MEDIA hard key on the radio faceplate then touch the DISC tab soft key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft key Select Channel Screen 1 And DISC In The MEDIA Column 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 399: ... Touching the screen on a Touch Screen radio while a DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func tions for DVD play such as scene selection Play Pause FF RW and Stop Pressing the X in the upper corner will turn off the remote control screen functions Play Video Games Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA input jacks located on the back of the center console 1 Video In Yellow 2...

Page 400: ...nual for more information Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 1 Using The Remote Control 1 Press the MODE button on the Remote Control 2 While looking at the video screen highlight VES AUX 1 by either pressing Up Down Left Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the MODE button then press ENTER on the Remote Control Using The Touch Screen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU ha...

Page 401: ... the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 soft key and then touch AUX 1 in the VES column To exit press the back arrow soft key at the top of the screen Rear VES Soft Key Select Channel Screen 1 And AUX 1 In The VES Column 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 ...

Page 402: ... is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen 2 While looking at the video screen either press Up Down Left Right on the Remote Control to highlight the desired audio source or repeatedly press the MODE button on the remote until the desired audio source appears on the screen Using The Touch Screen Radio Controls 1 Press the MENU hard key on the radio faceplate Selec...

Page 403: ...Rear VES Controls screen 3 To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1 touch the 2 soft key and choose an audio source To exit touch the back arrow soft key at the top left of the left screen Rear VES Soft Key Select Channel Screen 2 And HDD In The Media Column 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 ...

Page 404: ...y on the screen and the audio could be heard on Channel 1 in the headphones Audio can be heard through the headphones even when the Video Screen is closed Play A DVD Using The Touch Screen Radio 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE or LOAD hard key on the radio faceplate Touch Screen 2 Insert the DVD with the label facing up The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and d...

Page 405: ...g Up Down Left Right buttons or by repeat edly pressing the MODE button then press ENTER NOTE Channel Screen 1 select mode information is shown on the left side of the screen Channel Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 ...

Page 406: ...display the Rear VES Controls If a channel list is displayed press the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VES Controls screen 3 Touch the 1 or 2 soft key and then the DISC soft key in the MEDIA column To exit touch the back arrow at the top left of the screen Rear VES Soft key 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 407: ...nsmission the parking brake must be engaged Touching the screen on a Touch Screen radio while a DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func tions for DVD play such as scene selection Play Pause FF RW and Stop Pressing the X in the upper corner will turn off the remote control screen functions Remote Control Controls And Indicators 1 Power Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter ...

Page 408: ...ty of screen Channel 2 left side of the screen 5 䉴䉴 In radio modes press to seek the next tunable station In disc modes press and hold to fast forward through the current audio track or video chapter In satellite video mode press to advance to the next channel In menu modes use to navigate in the menu 6 䉲 Prev In radio modes press to select to the previous station In disc modes press to advance to...

Page 409: ...Press to slow playback of a DVD disc Press play 䉴 to resume normal play 13 STATUS Press to display the current status 14 MODE Press to change the mode of the selected channel See the Mode Selection section of this manual for details on changing modes 15 SETUP When in a video mode press the SETUP button to access the display settings see the display settings section or the DVD Setup menu When a dis...

Page 410: ...video mode press to advance to the next channel In menu modes use to navigate in the menu Remote Control Storage The video screen s come with a built in storage compart ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened To remove the remote use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult...

Page 411: ...hen Video Lock is active Pressing the Video Lock again or turning the ignition OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows remote control operation of the VES Replacing The Remote Control Batteries The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op eration To replace the batteries Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote then slide the battery cover downward Replace the batteries making ...

Page 412: ...may not be able to do so for themselves If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control verify that the screen is turned on and in the down position and that the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel If audio is still not heard check that fully charged batteries are installed in the headphones 1 Volume Control 2 Power Button 3 Channel Sel...

Page 413: ... Channel 1 When both switches are on Channel 2 the Remote is controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to the audio of the VES Channel 2 2 Press the MODE button on the remote control 3 If the video screen is displaying a video source such as a DVD Video pressing DISPLAY shows the status on a popup banner at the bottom of the screen Pressing the MODE button will advance to the next mode Wh...

Page 414: ...s as long as you own the Product What Does This Warranty Cover Except as specified below this warranty covers any Product that in normal use is defective in workmanship or materials What Does This Warranty Not Cover This warranty does not cover any damage or defect that results from misuse abuse or modification of the Product other than by Unwired Foam earpieces which will wear over time through n...

Page 415: ...s regarding your Unwired威 wireless headphones please phone 1 888 293 3332 or email customersupport unwiredtechnology com You may register your Unwired威 wireless headphones online at www unwiredtechnology com or by phone at 1 888 293 3332 System Information Shared Modes The VES and radio are capable of communicating with each other This allows the VES to output radio audio to the headphones and the...

Page 416: ...e VES have control of the video functions The VES has the ability to control the following video modes 1 CD Ability to Fast Forward Rewind Scan and Track Up Down 2 CD Changer in radio Ability to Disk Up Down and program all listed CD controls Fast Forward Rewind Scan and Track Up Down The VES can even control radio modes or video modes while the radio is turned off The VES can access the radio mod...

Page 417: ... 1 ENTER Button Action 8 Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9 Clock 10 Video Lock 11 Not Available Error 12 Disc Changer Status Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE pressing the remote control s ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu This Numeric Keypad Menu 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 ...

Page 418: ...the digit Repeat these steps until all digits are entered 3 To delete the last digit navigate to the Del button and press the remote control s ENTER button 4 After all of the digits are entered navigate to the Go button and press the remote control s ENTER button Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE pressing the remote control s ENTER button acti...

Page 419: ...l button and press the remote control s ENTER button 4 After all of the digits are entered navigate to the Go button and press the remote control s ENTER button Station List Menu When listening to Satellite audio pressing the remote control s MENU button displays a list of all available channels Navigate this list using the remote control s navigation buttons 䉱䉲 to find the desired station press ...

Page 420: ...atching a video source DVD Video with the disc in Play mode Aux Video SIRIUS Backseat TV etc pressing the remote control s SETUP button activates the Display Settings menu These settings control the appearance of the video on the screen The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing so there is no need to change these settings under normal circumstances Disc Menu For CDs Video Sc...

Page 421: ...udio to the desired source and channel Close the video screen To change the current audio mode press the remote control s MODE button This will automatically select the next available audio mode without using the Mode Select menu When the screen is reopened the video screen will automatically turn back on and show the appropriate display menu or media If the screen is closed and there is no audio ...

Page 422: ...ejected DVD Audio Support When a DVD Audio disc is inserted in the VES DVD player the DVD Audio title on the disc is played by default most DVD Audio discs also have a Video title but the Video title is ignored All multi channel program material is automatically mixed down to two channels which may result in a lowered apparent volume level If you increase the volume level to account for this chang...

Page 423: ...ways use the ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 Joliet or Romeo format Other formats such as UDF HFS or others are not supported The player recognizes a maximum of 512 files and 99 folders per CD R and CD RW disc Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play the Video_TS portion of the disc If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is playable in the VES DVD player check with the disc recor...

Page 424: ...ay The DVD player will automatically skip the file and begin playing the next available file Other compression formats such as AAC MP3 Pro Ogg Vorbis and ATRAC3 will not play The DVD player will automatically skip the file and begin play ing the next available file If you are creating your own files the recommended fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192Kbps and the recommended fixed bi...

Page 425: ...disc by skipping forward 1 0 to 3 0 seconds at a time If the end of the disc is reached the DVD player will return to the beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the first track The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot conditions such as when the vehicle s interior temperature is above 120 F When this occurs the DVD player will display VES High Temp and will shut off the VE...

Page 426: ...ent position After selecting the digit press the remote control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits When the entire four digit code is entered press the remote control s ENTER button If the language code is not valid the numbers all change back to 夡 If the digits are visible after this step then the language code is valid Here is ...

Page 427: ...ger must enter the correct password using the password entry method described below To play all discs without requiring a password set the DVD player s rating to Level 8 Setting the rating to Level 1 always requires the password to play any DVD disc Not all DVD discs encode a Rating so it is still possible that discs designed for adult audiences can still play without requiring a password The defa...

Page 428: ... the remote control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits After the four digit password is entered press the remote control s ENTER button If the password is correct the set password screen is displayed Using the remote control s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and the remote control s Right cursor ...

Page 429: ...password Select a digit use the remote control s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and then press the remote control s Right cursor button to select the next digit Repeat this digit selection sequence for all four digits After the four digit password is entered press the remote control s ENTER button If the password is correct the Rating Level menu is displayed DVD ...

Page 430: ...ital and MLP Lossless Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby MLP Lossless and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All right reserved General Information This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inte...

Page 431: ...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 Pressing the top of the switch will Seek up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will Seek down for the next listenable station The button located in the cen...

Page 432: ... no function for a single disc CD player However when a multiple disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle the center button will select the next available CD in the player CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep 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 ...

Page 433: ...conditions the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile 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 mobi...

Page 434: ...tilation system in any mode The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the O OFF position There are seven blower speeds Temperature Controls Driver Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the tem perature of the air inside the passenger compartment for the left front seat occu pant Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler tem per...

Page 435: ...f dirt or insects Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser reducing air conditioning performance Mode Control Air Direction Push the mode control buttons to choose from several patterns of air distribution Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instru ment panel These outlets can ...

Page 436: ...setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets Use this mode with maxi mum blower and temperature settings for best wind shield and side window defrosting NOTE In Floor Mix and Defrost modes air will flow through the outboard panel outlets for occupant comfort If this is not desired the...

Page 437: ...ed The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle Select the outside air position for maximum defogging The A C will engage automatically to prevent fogging when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode control is set to panel or panel floor The A C can be deselected manually without disturb ...

Page 438: ...n 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 Also make sure to select only Panel BI Level or Floor modes Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Eq...

Page 439: ...op timum comfort and convenience The system can also be controlled manually if desired The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger 1 A C Button Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning A C setting the indicator illuminates when A C is ON Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode Automatic Tempera...

Page 440: ...display shows the temperature setting for the right front seat occupant 7 Front Defrost Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when ON Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode The blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is selected 8 Passenger Temperature Control Up Button Provides the passenger with independent tem...

Page 441: ...F Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control OFF If the control is OFF any button will turn the control on 13 Mode Control Button Press and release to select between Modes Panel Bi Level Floor Mix Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode 14 SYNC Button Press and release to control the temperature setting for both zones from the driver temperature...

Page 442: ...ystem automatically adjusts the temperature mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric units by selecting the US M customer programmable feature Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features SETUP in this section of the manual To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic mode during...

Page 443: ... operator can also select the direction of the airflow by selecting one of the following positions Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction There is a shut off wheel located ...

Page 444: ...automatically default to medium high unless the blower is controlled manually NOTE While operating in the other modes the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog mist or ice on the windshield Defrost mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield and side glass Air Conditioning A C The Air Conditioning A C button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the ai...

Page 445: ...selected Push the button a second time to turn off the Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air into the vehicle NOTE In cold weather use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The Recirculation mode is not allowed in the Defrost modes to improve window clearing operation Recirculation will be dis abled automatically if Defrost is selected Operating Tips Window Fogging Wind...

Page 446: ...ed This is to help protect the engine from overheating during the high load condition Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an automatic recirculation system When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions it may use partial Recirculation A C mode to provide additional comfort Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months make sure the air intake loca...

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Page 449: ...arting 459 䡵 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED 459 䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 460 Key Ignition Park Interlock 461 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 461 Five Speed Automatic Transmission 3 6L Engine If Equipped 462 Gear Ranges 463 Six Speed Automatic Transmission 5 7L Engine If Equipped 470 Gear Ranges 471 䡵 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION 482 Quadra Trac I威 Operating Instructions Precautions If Equ...

Page 450: ...s 490 䡵 QUADRA LIFT IF EQUIPPED 490 Description 490 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display Messages 493 Operation 493 䡵 ON ROAD DRIVING TIPS 495 䡵 OFF ROAD DRIVING TIPS 496 Quadra Lift If Equipped 496 When To Use 4WD LOW Range If Equipped 497 Driving Through Water 497 Driving In Snow Mud And Sand 499 Hill Climbing 499 Traction Downhill 500 After Driving Off Road 500 䡵 POWER STEERING 50...

Page 451: ...C 513 Hill Start Assist HSA 514 Ready Alert Braking If Equipped 516 Rain Brake Support If Equipped 516 Hill Descent Control HDC Four Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two Speed Transfer Case Only 517 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light 519 䡵 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 520 Tire Markings 520 Tire Identification Number TIN 524 Tire Terminology And Definitions 526 Tire Loa...

Page 452: ...ited Use Spare If Equipped 538 Tire Spinning 539 Tread Wear Indicators 540 Life Of Tire 540 Replacement Tires 541 䡵 TIRE CHAINS TRACTION DEVICES 542 䡵 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS 544 䡵 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS 545 Base System 548 Premium System If Equipped 550 General Information 554 䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 555 3 6L Engine If Equipped 555 5 7L Engine If Equipped 555 Reformulated Gasoline 55...

Page 453: ...uel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles 562 Starting 563 Cruising Range 563 Replacement Parts 563 Maintenance 563 䡵 ADDING FUEL 564 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 564 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 567 䡵 VEHICLE LOADING 567 Certification Label 567 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 570 Common Towing Definitions 570 Trailer Hitch Classification 575 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 576 Trailer And Tongue...

Page 454: ...g This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 586 Recreational Towing Two Wheel Drive Models 587 Recreational Towing Quadra Trac I威 Single Speed Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive Models 588 Recreational Towing Quadra Trac II威 Quadra Drive威 II Four Wheel Drive Models 588 452 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 455: ... for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power w...

Page 456: ...or pressing the accelerator pedal Do not press the accelerator Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages The starter motor will continue to run and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running If the engine fails to start the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds If this occurs ...

Page 457: ...n loose NOTE The ENGINE START STOP button should only be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFF position OFF position for Keyless Enter N Go Normal Starting Using The ENGINE START STOP Button 1 The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL 2 Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START STOP button once 3 The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle If the vehic...

Page 458: ...ngine will remain running Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position or it could roll NOTE If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN engine not running position and the transmission is in PARK the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position Keyless Enter N Go Functions With Driver s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal Clutch Pe...

Page 459: ...engine block heater avail able from your authorized dealer is recommended If Engine Fails To Start WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans mission ...

Page 460: ...al 2 Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it 3 Press and release the ENGINE START STOP button once The starter motor will engage automatically run for 10 seconds and then disengage Once this occurs release the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Clearing A Flooded Engine Using Fob With Integrated Key If the ...

Page 461: ...D The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather Connect the cord to a standard 110 115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded three wire extension cord The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine The engine block heater cord is located 3 6L Engine coiled and strapped to the engine oil dipstic...

Page 462: ...into any gear make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal NOTE You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Before exiting a vehicle always apply the parking brake shift the transmission into PARK turn t...

Page 463: ...e Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter lock which requires the shift lever to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK OFF position The key fob can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK OFF position and the shift lever is locked in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK OFF position NOTE If...

Page 464: ...ion provides a precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self calibrating therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep your foot on the br...

Page 465: ...before accelerating This is especially important when the engine is cold PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may place the shift lever in PARK first and then apply th...

Page 466: ...PARK Check by trying to move the shift lever rearward with the brake pedal released after you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward...

Page 467: ...he vehicle always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do no...

Page 468: ...and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop NEUTRAL Use this range when the vehicle is standing for p...

Page 469: ...d overdrive fifth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi tions in hilly terrain traveling into strong head winds or while towing heavy trailers use the Electronic Range Select ERS shift control refer to Electronic Range Select ERS O...

Page 470: ...o the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE Even if the transmission can be reset we recom mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience Your authorized dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur If the transmission cannot be reset authorized dealer service is req...

Page 471: ...le gears To exit ERS mode simply press and hold the shift lever to the right until D is once again displayed in the shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid causing an accident or personal injury Screen Display 1 2 3 4 D Actual Gear s Allowe...

Page 472: ...ontrolled transmission provides a precise shift schedule The transmission electronics are self calibrating therefore the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt This is a normal condition and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles kilometers Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped Be sure to keep ...

Page 473: ...t to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range When parking on a level surface you may place the shift lever in PARK first and then apply the parking brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift ...

Page 474: ...ased after you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re verse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or someth...

Page 475: ...he vehicle always remove the key fob and lock your vehicle Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do no...

Page 476: ...to PARK firmly move the shift lever all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop N...

Page 477: ...ts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through underdrive first and sec ond gears direct third gear and overdrive fourth and fifth gears The DRIVE position provides optimum driv ing characteristics under all normal operating conditions To access all six available gears you must use the Electronic Range Select ERS shift control refer to Elec tronic Range Select ERS Ope...

Page 478: ... conditions torque converter slip can impose a significant additional heat load on the cooling system Downshifting the transmission to the lowest possible gear when climbing a grade or shifting to NEUTRAL when stopped in heavy traffic can help to reduce this excess heat generation During cold temperatures transmission operation may be modified depending on engine and transmission temperature as we...

Page 479: ...he transmission In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Shift the transmission into PARK 3 Turn the engine OFF 4 Wait approximately 10 seconds 5 Restart the engine 6 Shift into the desired gear range If the problem is no longer detected the transmission will return to normal operation NOTE ...

Page 480: ...he normal fourth and fifth gears You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission will operate automatically shifting between all available gears Tapping the shift lever to the left will activate ERS mode display the current gear in the instrument cluster and maintain that gear as the top available gear Once in ERS mode t...

Page 481: ...he vehicle can best be slowed down Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive fourth and fifth gears The trans mission will automatically shift into Overdrive if the following conditions are present the shift lever is in the DRIVE position the transmission fluid has reached an adequate temperature the engine coolant has reached an adequate temper...

Page 482: ...ing in TOW HAUL mode transmission upshifts are delayed and the trans mission will automatically downshift for engine brak ing during steady braking maneuvers The TOW HAUL Indicator Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate that TOW HAUL mode has been activated Pressing the switch a second time restores normal operation Normal operation is always the default at engine start up If ...

Page 483: ...2 to 5 km of driving Because top gear is disabled and engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not en gaged it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting properly when cold This is normal Using the Elec tronic Range Select ERS shift control when the transmission is sufficiently warm will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive If the vehi...

Page 484: ...ving Tips in Starting and Oper ating for further information Quadra Trac II姞 Operating Instructions Precautions If Equipped The Quadra Trac II威 transfer case is fully automatic in the normal driving 4WD AUTO mode The Quadra Trac II威 transfer case provides three mode positions 4WD HI NEUTRAL 4WD LOW This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4WD HI mode When additional traction is required the 4W...

Page 485: ...you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N Neutral position without first fully engaging the Continued WARNING Continued parking brake The transfer case N Neutral position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is no...

Page 486: ...action and maximum pulling power for loose slippery road surfaces only Do not exceed 25 mph 40 km h NOTE Refer to Selec Terrain威 If Equipped for fur ther information on the various positions and their intended usages Shifting Procedures 4WD HI To 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph 0 to 5 km h the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running shift the transmission into NEU...

Page 487: ...icle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information 4WD LOW To 4WD HI With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph 0 to 5 km h the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and press the 4WD LOW button once on the transfer case switch The 4WD LOW indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash and go out w...

Page 488: ...tch teeth not being prop erly aligned Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur The preferred method is with the vehicle rolling 0 to 3 mph 0 to 5 km h If the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph 5 km h the transfer case will not allow the shift NEUTRAL Shift Procedure 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position engine off 2 Vehicle stopped with foo...

Page 489: ...trument Panel for further information Quadra Drive姞 II System If Equipped The optional Quadra Drive威 II System features two torque transfer couplings The couplings include an Electronic Limited Slip Differential ELSD rear axle and the Quadra Trac II威 transfer case The optional ELSD axle is fully automatic and requires no driver input to operate Under normal driving conditions the unit functions as...

Page 490: ...nformation preced ing this section for shifting this system SELEC TERRAIN IF EQUIPPED Description Selec Terrain combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems along with driver input to provide the best performance for all terrains Selec Terrain consists of the following positions Sport Dry weather on road calibration Only avail able in 4WD High range Performance based tuning that provid...

Page 491: ... time four wheel drive operation can be used on and off road Balances traction with seamless steering feel to provide im proved handling and acceleration over two wheel drive vehicles If equipped with air suspension the level will change to NRH Sand Mud Off road calibration for use on low traction surfaces such as mud sand or wet grass Driveline is maximized for traction Some binding may be felt o...

Page 492: ...ppear in the EVIC display Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information QUADRA LIFT IF EQUIPPED Description The Quadra Lift air suspension system provides full time load leveling capability along with the benefit of being able to adjust vehicle height by the push of a button Selec Terrain Switch 1 Up Button 2 Down Button 3 Park M...

Page 493: ...only where maximum ground clearance is required To enter OR2 press the Up button twice from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position while vehicle speed is below 20 mph 32 km h While in OR2 if the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph 40 km h the vehicle height will be automatically lowered to OR1 Refer to Off Road Driving Tips in Starting and Operating for further information Aero Mode Lowers the ve...

Page 494: ... Park Mode or drive the vehicle over 15 mph 24 km h The Selec Terrain switch will automatically change the vehicle to the proper height based on the position of the Selec Terrain switch The height can be changed from the default Selec Terrain setting by normal use of the air suspension buttons Refer to Selec Terrain in Starting and Operating for further information The system requires that the eng...

Page 495: ...formation Driving the vehicle over 5 mph 8 km h will return the air suspen sion to normal operation Refer to Jacking and Tire Changing in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING The air suspension system uses a high pressure volume of air to operate the system To avoid per sonal injury or damage to the system see your authorized dealer for service Electronic Vehicle Information C...

Page 496: ...onditions i e vehicle speed etc Pressing the DOWN button once will move the sus pension one position lower from the current level as suming all conditions are met i e engine running doors closed speed below threshold etc The DOWN button can be pressed multiple times Each press will lower the requested level by one position down to a minimum of Park Mode or the lowest position allowed based on curr...

Page 497: ...d the vehicle height will return to NRH Park Mode may be selected while the vehicle is not moving provided that the engine is still running and all doors remain closed ON ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off road applications Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravi...

Page 498: ...is attached to the lower front fascia with seven quarter turn fasteners and can be removed by hand Quadra Lift If Equipped When off roading it is recommended that the lowest useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle Front Air Dam 1 Front Bumper 2 Front Air Dam Fasteners 496 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 499: ...ction This range should be limited to extreme situa tions such as deep snow mud or sand where additional low speed pulling power is needed Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph 40 km h should be avoided when in 4WD LOW range WARNING Do not drive in 4WD LOW Range on dry pavement driveline damage may result 4WD LOW Range locks front and rear drivelines together and does not allow for differential actio...

Page 500: ...If you must drive through water try to determine the depth and the bottom condition and location of any obstacles prior to entering Proceed with caution and maintain a steady controlled speed less than 5 mph 8 km h in deep water to minimize wave effects Flowing Water If the water is swift flowing and rising as in storm run off avoid crossing until the water level recedes and or the flow rate is re...

Page 501: ...ng the engine can spin the wheels and traction will be lost Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads be cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss of control Hill Climbing NOTE Before attempting to climb a hill determine the conditions at the crest and or on the other side Before climbing a steep hill shift the transmission to a lower gear and shift the transfer case to 4WD LOW Use f...

Page 502: ...usually provide traction to complete the climb Traction Downhill Shift the transmission into a low gear and the transfer case into 4WD LOW range Let the vehicle go slowly down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine compression drag This will permit you to control the vehicle speed and direction When descending mountains or hills repeated braking can cause brake fade with loss of brak...

Page 503: ...rty conditions have the radiator fan brake rotors wheels brake linings and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible WARNING Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking You might not have full braking power when you need it to prevent a collision If you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions get your brakes checked and clea...

Page 504: ...the EVIC screen it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information EVIC in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information If the POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP mes sage and an icon are displayed on the EVIC screen it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers may...

Page 505: ...er 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 the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem...

Page 506: ...terval 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 ...

Page 507: ...tomatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required NOTE This system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To a...

Page 508: ...ake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism 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 use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move ment...

Page 509: ...e vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury CAUTION If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released a brake system malfunction is indicated Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Traction Control Sy...

Page 510: ...ailing road conditions The Continued WARNING Continued ABS cannot prevent collisions including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning The capa bilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Traction Control System TCS This system ...

Page 511: ...quickly results in the best BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous brak ing pressure during the stopping sequence do not pump the brakes Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys ics from acting on the vehicle nor can it...

Page 512: ...heel lift or rollover may occur ERM cannot Continued WARNING Continued prevent all wheel lift or rollovers especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles The capabilities of an ERM equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck less or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Electronic Stability Control ESC This...

Page 513: ... 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 prevailing road conditions ESC cannot prevent col lisions including those resulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippe...

Page 514: ...s as noted below Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESC OFF switch When in Partial Off mode the TCS portion of ESC except for the BLD feature described in the TCS section has been disabled and the ESC Off Indicator Light will be illuminated All other stability features of ESC function normally This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow sand or gravel ...

Page 515: ...nsors in the vehicle to recognize an exces sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro priate wheel s to counteract the sway of the trailer TSC will become active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recognized No driver action is re quired Note that TSC cannot stop all ...

Page 516: ...lease brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill The system will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of travel HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate Vehicle must be stopped Vehicle must be on a 6 approximate grade or greater hill Gear selection ma...

Page 517: ...trailer WARNING If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer your trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch If so when the brake pedal is released there may not be enough brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill and this could cause a collision with another vehicle or object behind you In order to avoid rolling down the hill while resuming acc...

Page 518: ... to reach full braking during emergency braking situations It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver When the throttle is released very quickly Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake pressure This brake pressure will not be noticed by the driver The brake system uses this brake pressure to allow a fast br...

Page 519: ...DC press the HDC switch or put the Selec Terrain system in ROCK mode ROCK mode is only available in 4WD LOW range When HDC is enabled the HDC icon will be illuminated in the instrument cluster HDC will automatically apply the brakes to control downhill speed to the selected level when necessary on grades greater than approximately 8 It will usually not activate on level ground Hill Descent Switch ...

Page 520: ...he Selec Terrain system in the ROCK mode The HDC icon will be illuminated in the instrument cluster and HDC will function If the vehicle speed goes above 20 mph 32 km h the HDC icon will flash and HDC will not function To disable HDC press the HDC switch 4WD Low Range Set Speeds 1st 1 mph 1 6 km h 2nd 2 5 mph 4 km h 3rd 4 mph 6 km h 4th 5 5 mph 9 km h 5th 6th or D Drive 7 5 mph 12 km h REVERSE 1 m...

Page 521: ...has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains 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 The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light lo cated in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the tires los...

Page 522: ...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 The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the Electronic Stability Control ESC is off TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 T...

Page 523: ... 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 spares designed for tempo rary emergency use only Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into...

Page 524: ...ire based on U S design standards T or S 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 522 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 525: ...ting the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 ...

Page 526: ...aximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including the date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire Look for the TIN on the outboard side ...

Page 527: ... 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 01 Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire wa...

Page 528: ...ed 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 maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pap...

Page 529: ...ure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar or the rear edge of the driver s side door Tire Placard Location 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 ...

Page 530: ...for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle You will not exceed the tire s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions tire size and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section of this manual Tire an...

Page 531: ...ever exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg 4 The re...

Page 532: ...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 number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle For the...

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Page 534: ...ected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions 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 Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect ve hicle handl...

Page 535: ...ncomfortable ride Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict able steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation p...

Page 536: ...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 537: ... fail You could have a serious collision 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 a collision Al ways use radial ply tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tir...

Page 538: ...ke symbol on the tire sidewall If you need snow tires select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph 12...

Page 539: ...th one of the following types of non matching tempo rary use spares compact full size or limited use Do not install more than one non matching temporary use 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 a compact full size or limited use temporary spare installed Damage to the vehicle ma...

Page 540: ...d loss of vehicle control Full Size Spare If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle but it is not This spare tire may have limited tread life When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as...

Page 541: ... and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop ping when you are stuck Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In Emergencies for further information WARNING Fast spinning tires ...

Page 542: ...m When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven Performance tires tires with a speed rating of V or higher and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main tenance schedu...

Page 543: ...graph on Tread Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire It is recomm...

Page 544: ... 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 a collision Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires ...

Page 545: ...ntinued Because of restricted traction device clearance be tween tires and other suspension components it is important that only traction devices in good condi tion are used Broken devices can cause serious damage Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate device breakage Remove the damaged parts of the device before further use Install device as tightly as possible and then ...

Page 546: ...ly rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On Off Road type tires Rotation will increase tread life help to main tain mud snow and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth quiet ride Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The reasons fo...

Page 547: ...re pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after a three hour period Refer to Tires General Informa tion 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 there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure T...

Page 548: ...s above 15 mph 24 km h to receive this information For example your vehicle has a recommended cold parked for more than three hours tire placard pressure of 33 psi 227 kPa If the ambient temperature is 68 F 20 C and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi 193 kPa a temperature drop to 20 F 7 C will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 24 psi 165 kPa This tire pressure is sufficiently low enoug...

Page 549: ...ve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The 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 inflation al...

Page 550: ...oring Telltale Light to illuminate a warning message to appear or the chime to sound The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster a LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will display in the instrument cluster for 5 seconds an Inflate to XXX message will be displayed and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low S...

Page 551: ...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 There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire The TPMS will not be able to monitor the tire pressure If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon the next ignition switch cycle a ...

Page 552: ...in order for the TPMS to receive this information Premium System If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module NOTE It is particularly important for you to regularly check the tire press...

Page 553: ...essure value s with the low tire s flashing Refer to Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information NOTE Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI kPa or BAR Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire s you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the low tire s that is flashing on the graphic ...

Page 554: ...ected The system fault will also sound a chime The EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYS TEM message for a minimum of five seconds This 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 NOTE Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI kPa or BAR If the ignition switch is cycled this...

Page 555: ...Sensors but they may not be located in the correct vehicle position However the system still needs to be serviced as long as the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message exists NOTE There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire The TPMS will not be able to monitor the tire pressure If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low pressure warning limit upon...

Page 556: ...value instead of dashes as long as no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h in order for the TPMS to receive this information General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following condi...

Page 557: ...premium gasoline is not recom mended as it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these engines Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and hesitations If you experi ence these sympt...

Page 558: ...vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso line containing more than 10 Ethanol Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability prob lems damage critical fuel system components cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard and or cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illumi nate Pump labels should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 10 Ethano...

Page 559: ... Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in y...

Page 560: ...ontinued An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser vice Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommend...

Page 561: ... in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main tenance Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised Have any abno...

Page 562: ...abel that states Ethanol E 85 or Un leaded Gasoline Only This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles CAUTION Only vehicles with the E 85 fuel filler door label can operate on E 85 E 85 Fuel Cap 560 STARTING AND OPERATIN...

Page 563: ...mov ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank Do not use E 85 as a cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame Fuel Requirements If your vehicle is E 85 compatible it will operate on unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or E 85 fuel or any mixture of these two fuels For best results a refueling pattern that avoids alternat ing between E 85 and unleaded gasoline is re...

Page 564: ... with E 85 and may form deposits in your engine To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits a supplemental gasoline additive such as MOPAR威 Injector Cleanup or Techron may be used Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E 85 And Gasoline Vehicles FFV vehicles operated on E 85 require specially formu lated engine oils These special requirements are included in M...

Page 565: ...ess energy per gallon liter than gasoline you will experience an increase in fuel consumption You can expect your miles per gallon mpg miles per liter and your driving range to decrease by about 30 compared to gasoline operation Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV are designed to be compatible with ethanol Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct et...

Page 566: ... s side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle 1 Press the fuel filler door release switch located under the headlamp switch 2 Open the fuel filler door and remove the fuel filler cap Fuel Filler Door Release Switch 564 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 567: ...rities into the fuel system Also a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the Malfunction Indi cator Light MIL to illuminate due to fuel vapors escaping from the system A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the MIL to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling Fuel Filler Cap 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 ...

Page 568: ...en the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Tighten the gas cap about one quarter turn until you hear one click This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not tighten properly the MIL will come on Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release If you are unable to open the fuel filler door use ...

Page 569: ...lem continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin istration regulations your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver s side door or pillar This label contains the month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front and rear...

Page 570: ...oad must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity axle springs tires or wheels Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for in creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi cle s GVWR Tire Size The tire size on the Veh...

Page 571: ...arately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over the front and rear axle Weigh ing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR If so weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight limitations are met Store the heavier items down low and be su...

Page 572: ...ur vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certification Label in Starting and Operating for further information Gross Trailer Weight GTW The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo consumables and equipment permanent or tem porary loaded in or on the tra...

Page 573: ...ceed either front or rear GAWR Refer to Vehicle Loading Vehicle Certifica tion Label in Starting and Operating for further information WARNING It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force e...

Page 574: ...arket today and they are commonly used to tow small and 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 ...

Page 575: ...mance and could result in a collision Weight distributing hitch systems may not be compat ible with Surge Brake Couplers Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recre ational Vehicle dealer for additional information Without Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 573 ...

Page 576: ...With Weight Distributing Hitch Correct Improper Adjustment Of Weight Distributing Hitch Incorrect 574 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 577: ...ification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch In dustry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight GTW towable for your given drivetrain All trailer hitches shou...

Page 578: ...x GTW Gross Trailer Wt Max Trailer Tongue Wt See Note 3 6L 4x2 40 sq ft 3 72 sq m 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg 500 lbs 227 kg 3 6L 4x4 40 sq ft 3 72 sq m 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg 500 lbs 227 kg 5 7L 4x2 60 sq ft 5 57 sq m 7 400 lbs 3 357 kg 740 lbs 336 kg 5 7L 4x4 60 sq ft 5 57 sq m 7 200 lbs 3 266 kg 720 lbs 327 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds 576 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 579: ...eight Rating GAWR of 3 700 lbs 1 678 kg 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 GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers ...

Page 580: ...To promote proper break in of your new vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This hel...

Page 581: ... control poor performance or dam age to brakes axle engine transmission steering suspension chassis structure or tires Continued WARNING Continued Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should no...

Page 582: ...cle Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Oper ating for proper tire inflation procedures Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres sures before trailer usage Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer Refer to Tires General Information in Starting and Operating for the proper inspection procedure When replacing tires refer to Tires Genera...

Page 583: ... is not required Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1 000 lbs 454 kg and required for trailers in excess of 2 000 lbs 907 kg CAUTION If the trailer weighs more than 1 000 lbs 454 kg loaded it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING ...

Page 584: ...l a trailer regardless of the trailer size stoplights 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 harness The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness ...

Page 585: ...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 583 ...

Page 586: ...ns will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup This action will also provide better engine braking If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min utes of continuous operation then change the transmis sion fluid and filter s as specified for police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper ma...

Page 587: ... PLOW Snow plows winches and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the front end structure The airbags could deploy unexpect edly or could fail to deploy during a collision WARNING Do not add a snow plow winches or any other aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle This could adversely af...

Page 588: ...ition Wheel OFF the Ground Two Wheel Drive Models Four Wheel Drive Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions Transmission in PARK Transfer case in NEUTRAL N Tow in forward direction Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Rear OK NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK OK 586 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 589: ...lat tow this vehicle Damage to the drivetrain will result Recreational towing for two wheel drive models is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer If using a tow dolly follow this procedure 1 Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the rear wheels onto the tow doll...

Page 590: ...r wheels are OFF the ground CAUTION Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require ments can cause severe transmission and or transfer case damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Recreational Towing Quadra Trac II姞 Quadra Drive姞 II Four Wheel Drive Models The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL N and the transmission must be in PARK f...

Page 591: ... that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL N Otherwise internal damage will result Continued CAUTION Continued Failure to follow these procedures can cause severe transmission and or transfer case damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Do not use a bumper mounted clamp on tow bar on your vehicle The bumper face bar will be damaged Shifting Into NE...

Page 592: ...UTRAL N before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission into PARK 2 Turn the engine OFF 3 For vehicles with Keyless Enter N Go remove the Keyless Enter N Go button and use the key fob to complete this procedure Refer to Installing And Removing The ENGINE START STOP Button Keyless Enter N Go in Starting and Operating f...

Page 593: ... solid when the shift to NEUTRAL N is complete A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL mes sage will display on the EVIC Electronic Vehicle Infor mation Center Refer to Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information 8 After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL N light stays on release the NEUTRAL N button 9 Start the engine 10 Shift the tr...

Page 594: ...parking brake 17 Disconnect the negative battery cable and secure it away from the negative battery post NOTE Steps 1 through 6 are requirements that must be met before pressing the NEUTRAL N button and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed If any of these requirements are not met before press ing the NEUTRAL N button or are no longer met during the shift then the NEUTRAL N in...

Page 595: ...Firmly apply the parking brake 3 Reconnect the negative battery cable 4 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK OFF position 5 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position but do not start the engine 6 Press and hold the brake pedal 7 Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL 8 Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object press and hold the recessed transfer case NEU TRAL N button located by the...

Page 596: ... switch 11 Shift the transmission into PARK 12 Release the brake pedal 13 Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle 14 Start the engine 15 Press and hold the brake pedal 16 Release the parking brake 17 Shift the transmission into DRIVE release the brake pedal and check that the vehicle operates normally 18 The Keyless Enter N Go button if equipped may now be reinstalled if desired Refer to Starting ...

Page 597: ...r light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL N button is released The ignition switch must be in the ON RUN position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable If the ignition switch is not in the ON RUN position the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will be on or flashing A flashing NEUTRAL N posit...

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Page 599: ... Preparations For Jacking 601 Jacking Instructions 602 Road Tire Installation 608 䡵 JUMP STARTING 609 Preparations For Jump Start 610 Jump Starting Procedure 612 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 613 䡵 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS IF EQUIPPED 615 䡵 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 616 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 617 Without The Key Fob 619 Two Wheel Drive Models 619 Four Wheel Drive Models 620 6 ...

Page 600: ... is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers 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 action On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTRAL but do not increase the engine idle speed NOTE There are steps ...

Page 601: ...the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Being under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The v...

Page 602: ...d be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location The scissor type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargo area below the load floor Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the rear cargo area and is secured to the body with a special wing nut Jack Storage Location 600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 603: ...sher 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the shift lever into PARK 5 Turn the ignition OFF 6 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position For example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked 7 For vehicle equipped with Quadra Lift威 refer to Quadra Lift威 If Equip...

Page 604: ...ver start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Continued WARNING Continued Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change If working ...

Page 605: ...structions for this vehicle 1 Remove the spare tire jack and tools from storage 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground 3 Assemble the jack and jacking tools Jack Warning Label Jack and Tool Assembly 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603 ...

Page 606: ...s for this vehicle 4 For the front axle place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged Jacking Locations Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding 604 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 607: ... bracket just forward of the rear tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 605 ...

Page 608: ...tability WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire 7 Remove the lug nuts and wheel 8 Position the spare wheel tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end toward the wheel Lightly tighten the nuts Rear Jacking Location 606 WHAT TO DO...

Page 609: ...njury 9 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter clockwise and remove the jack and wheel blocks 10 Finish tightening the lug nuts Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice The correct wheel nut tightness is 110 ft lbs 150 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have the...

Page 610: ... spare tire with the special wing nut torqued to 3 7 ft lbs 5 N m reinstall the jack and tool kit foam tray and latch the rear load floor cover WARNING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided Have the deflated flat tire repaired or replaced immediately Road Tire...

Page 611: ...ned twice The correct tight ness of each lug nut is 110 ft lbs 150 N m If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station 5 After 25 miles 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel JUMP STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump ...

Page 612: ...G Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury Preparations For Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen ger s front seat There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump starting Remote Battery Posts 1 Remote Positive Post covered with protective cap 2 Remote Negative Post 610 WHAT TO DO IN...

Page 613: ... 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 3 Remove the protective cover over the remote posi tive battery post Pull upward on the cover to remove it 4 If using another vehicle to jump start the battery park the vehicle within th...

Page 614: ...to the positive post of the booster battery 3 Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the negative post of the booster battery 4 Connect the opposite end of the negative jumper cable to the remote negative post of the vehicle with the discharged battery WARNING Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to ...

Page 615: ...hould have the battery and charging system in spected at your authorized dealer CAUTION Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets 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 FREEING A STUCK...

Page 616: ...ion cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle CAUTION When rocking a stuck vehicle by shifting be tween DRIVE and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure It can ...

Page 617: ...he rear hook will be located on the driver s side of the vehicle NOTE For off road recovery it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle WARNING Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle Chains may break causing serious injury or death Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks Tow straps may become disengaged caus ing serious inj...

Page 618: ...ve the shift lever 1 Turn the engine OFF 2 Firmly apply the parking brake 3 Remove the rubber liner from the cupholder located next to the shifter on the center console 4 Using a small screwdriver or similar tool remove the shift lever override access cover located on the bot tom of the cupholder Shift Lever Override Access Cover 616 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 619: ...ion and drivetrain are operable disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under Recreational Towing in the Starting and Operating section NOTE Vehicles equipped with Quadra Lift must be lowered to the Park lowest level and have automatic leveling disabled before tying them down from the body on a trailer or flatbed truck Refer to the section on Quadra Lift for more information If the vehicl...

Page 620: ... or Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED Rear OK NOT ALLOWED Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose following equip ment manufacturer s instructions Use of safety chains is mandatory Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle no...

Page 621: ...ecial care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK OFF position The only approved method of towing without the key fob is with a flatbed truck Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle Two Wheel Drive Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed If flatbed equipment is not availa...

Page 622: ...ar wheels on a towing dolly or when using a suitable steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the ground CAUTION Towing faster than 30 mph 48 km h or farther than 15 mi 24 km with rear wheels on the ground can cause severe engine or transmission damage Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warran...

Page 623: ...s equipped with a single speed transfer case have no NEUTRAL position and therefore must be towed with all four wheels OFF the ground CAUTION Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used Internal damage to the transmission damage or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re quirements can cause severe transmission and ...

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Page 625: ...IONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS 628 䡵 REPLACEMENT PARTS 629 䡵 DEALER SERVICE 629 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 630 Engine Oil 631 Engine Oil Filter 634 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 634 Maintenance Free Battery 635 Air Conditioner Maintenance 636 Body Lubrication 639 Windshield Wiper Blades 639 Adding Washer Fluid 641 Exhaust System 642 Cooling System 644 Brake System 650 7 ...

Page 626: ... 䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT 672 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps HID If Equipped 672 Halogen Headlamps If Equipped 673 Front Turn Signal 673 Front Fog Lamps 674 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 675 Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 676 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 677 Rear License Lamp 677 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 678 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 679 Engine 679 Chassis 680 624 MAINTAI...

Page 627: ...wer Module Fuses 6 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Fill 8 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 ...

Page 628: ...wer Module Fuses 6 Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Engine Oil Fill 8 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Air Cleaner Filter 626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 629: ...our service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the 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 MI...

Page 630: ...alfunction Indicator Light MIL is functioning and is not on when the engine is running 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 te...

Page 631: ... 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 vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because t...

Page 632: ...vice 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 or replacement in the future CAUTION Failure to properly maintain your vehic...

Page 633: ...brication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings M...

Page 634: ... under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 American Petroleum Institute API Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils CAUTION Do n...

Page 635: ...ion on engine oil filler cap location refer to Engine Compart ment in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion NOTE Vehicles equipped with a 5 7L engine must use SAE 5W 20 oil Failure to do so may result in improper operation of the Fuel Saver Technology Refer to Fuel Saver Technology If Equipped in Starting and Oper ating for further information Lubricants that do not have both the engin...

Page 636: ... engines have a full flow type oil filter Use a filter of this type for replacement The quality of replacement filters varies considerably Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING The ai...

Page 637: ...n burn or even blind you Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes skin or clothing Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush the area imme diately with large amounts of water Refer to Jump Starting Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies for further information Battery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery ...

Page 638: ...cables be fore connecting the charger to the battery Do not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test Drive belt tension should also be checked at...

Page 639: ...f personal injury or damage to the system adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning s...

Page 640: ...love box Perform the following procedure to re place the filter 1 Open the glove compartment and remove all contents 2 Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door 3 Pivot the glove compartment downward 4 Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover 5 Remove the A C air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing A ...

Page 641: ...easy opera tion and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo nents to ensure proper function When performing other underhood services the hood latch release mechanism and safety...

Page 642: ...on geographical area and frequency of use Poor perfor mance of blades may be present with chattering marks water lines or wet spots If any of these conditions are present clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary Rear Wiper Blade Removal Installation 1 Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the liftgate glass NOTE The rear wipe...

Page 643: ... will be indicated When the sensor detects a low fluid level the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and the WASHER FLUID LOW message will be displayed The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield w...

Page 644: ... protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex haust system and adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deter...

Page 645: ...ystem can con tact anything that can burn CAUTION The catalytic converter requires the use of un leaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor mance and cause serious damage to the engine Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In th...

Page 646: ... should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed such as when diagnostic testing or for prolonged periods d...

Page 647: ... entire system for leaks With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cooling system pressure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant antifreeze from the radiator drain cock If the cap is sealing properly the engine coolant anti freeze will begin to drain from the coolant recovery bottle DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE...

Page 648: ...le Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine coolant antifreeze products Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant an t...

Page 649: ...on protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated NOTE Mixing engine coolant antifreeze types is not recommended and can result in cooling system damage Drain flush and refill as soon as possible to avoid damage i...

Page 650: ...rules for your community To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child or pet seek emergency assistance immediately Clean up any ground spills immediately Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is a...

Page 651: ...por will soon dissipate Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle If engine coolant anti freeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant expansion bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine coolant antifreeze additions are required the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks...

Page 652: ...ving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally Continued WARNING Continued high brake temperatures excessive lining wear and possible brake damage You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency Fluid Level Check Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked when performing under the hood service or immedi ately if t...

Page 653: ...d on the original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir Continued WARNING Continued To avoid contamination from foreign matter or 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 c...

Page 654: ...ion Front Axle Fluid Level Check The front axle oil level needs to be between 1 8 in 3 mm below the bottom of the fill hole and the bottom of the fill hole The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs 30 to 40 N m CAUTION Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage them and cause them to leak Rear Axle Fluid Level Check The rear axle oil level needs to be between...

Page 655: ...ge is suspected inspect the fluid level Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Adding Fluid Add fluid at the filler hole until it runs out of the hole when the vehicle is in a level position Drain First remove fill plug then remove drain plug Recom mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to 25 ft lbs 20 to 34 N m CAUTION Whe...

Page 656: ...urer s recommended fluid may cause deterioration Continued CAUTION Continued in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for fluid specifications Special Additives The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any special additives in the transmiss...

Page 657: ...er immediately to have the transmission fluid level checked Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis sion damage CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac turer s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque con verter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer and w...

Page 658: ...t lever in PARK 5 Remove the dipstick wipe it clean and reinsert it until seated 6 Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides The fluid level reading is only valid if there is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick The holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid if the actual level is at or above the hole The fluid level should be between the HOT upper reference...

Page 659: ...ter on the dipstick Do not add fluid until the temperature is elevated enough to produce an accurate reading Run the engine at idle in PARK to warm the fluid 7 Check for leaks Release the parking brake NOTE To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid make sure that the dipstick cap is properly reseated It is normal for the dipstick cap to spring ba...

Page 660: ... have an adverse effect on paint metal trim and underbody protection The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle What Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation ...

Page 661: ...shers exceeding 1 200 psi 8 274 kPa can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Special Care If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if 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 the...

Page 662: ...soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner CAUTION Do not use scouring pads steel wool a bristle brush or metal polishes Do not use oven cleaner These products may damage the wheel s protective finish Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPAR威 Whe...

Page 663: ...y Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR威 Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polis...

Page 664: ...not use abrasive cleaning components solvents steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type cleaner Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter windo...

Page 665: ...is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage can also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Dry with ...

Page 666: ...ses and mini fuses A description of each fuse and compo nent may be stamped on the inside cover otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J01 40 Amp Green Air Suspension Totally Integrated Power Module 664 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 667: ... Stability Control System J07 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes Valve Stability Control System Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat J09 30 Amp Pink E Brake J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash Relay Contact J11 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module J12 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster J13 60 Amp Yellow Main Ignition Off Draw IOD J14 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Lamps Park Lamps 7 MAIN...

Page 668: ...ge J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan Motor HI Radiator Fan Motor Low J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J21 20 Amp Blue Front Rear Washer Control J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module M1 15 Amp Blue Stop Lamps M2 20 Amp Yellow Electronic Limit Slip Differential Air Suspension M3 20 Amp Yellow Liftgate Headrest M5 25 Amp Natural 115V AC Power Inverter 666 MAINTAINING ...

Page 669: ...ing Wheel M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats M10 15 Amp Blue Video Universal Garage Door Opener Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M11 10 Amp Red Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Climate Control System M12 30 Amp Green Radio Amplifier M13 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Cluster M14 20 Amp Yellow Back Up Camera If Equipped 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 ...

Page 670: ...ument Cluster M16 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller M18 15 Amp Blue Stop Lamp Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M19 25 Amp Natural Automatic Shut down 1 and 2 M20 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster M21 20 Amp Yellow Automatic Shut down 3 M22 10 Amp Red Horns Low High Right M23 10 Amp Red Horns Low High Left M24 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper 668 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 671: ...ontrol Module Keyless Entry Module M28 15 Amp Blue Powertrain Controller Transmission Controller Cavity Car tridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M29 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Moni tor If Equipped M30 15 Amp Blue J1962 Diag Connector M31 20 Amp Yellow Backup Lamps M32 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller M33 10 Amp Red Powertrain Controller Transmission Controller 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 669 ...

Page 672: ...er mod ule cover it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched Failure to do so may allow water to get into the totally integrated power module and possibly result in a electrical system failure When replacing a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangero...

Page 673: ...r two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Glove Box Lamp 194 Grab Handle Lamp L002825W5W Overhead Console Reading Lamps VT4976 Rear Cargo Lamp 214...

Page 674: ... Tail Lamps 3057 NOTE Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer If a bulb needs to be replaced visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual BULB REPLACEMENT High Intensity Discharge Headlamps HID If Equipped The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the headlamp s...

Page 675: ...r approximately 10 seconds as the system charges Halogen Headlamps If Equipped 1 Open the hood 2 Turn the low or high beam bulb one quarter turn counterclockwise to remove from housing 3 Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface cle...

Page 676: ...straight out from the keyed opening in the housing CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp the socket or the lamp wiring...

Page 677: ...op Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 1 Raise the liftgate 2 Remove the two push pins from the tail lamp housing 3 Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel 4 Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from lamp 5 Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket 6 Replace the bulb reinstall the socket and reattach the lamp assembly 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 675...

Page 678: ...ass seal at bottom of window opening 6 Remove small trim panel around liftgate glass striker 7 Close flipper glass and raise the liftgate 8 Continue removing the trim 9 Disconnect the two trim panel lights 10 Tail lamps are now visible Rotate socket s counter clockwise 11 Remove replace bulb s 12 Reinstall the socket s 13 Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 676 ...

Page 679: ...sembly See your authorized dealer for replacement Rear License Lamp 1 Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the license lamp lens 2 Pull bulb from socket 3 Replace bulb 4 Reinstall lens Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 677 ...

Page 680: ...reeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 10 4 Quarts 9 9 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent Without Trailer Tow Package 15 4 Quarts 14 6 Liters 5 7 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula or equivalent With Trailer Tow Package 16 Quarts 15 2 Liters Includes heater and coolant ...

Page 681: ...erial Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade Engine Oil 5 7L Engine 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 3 6L Engine RER8ZWYCB4 Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Spark Plugs 5 7L Engine ...

Page 682: ...mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4威 product Axle Differential Front Rear MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 140 API GL5 or equivalent with friction modifier ad ditive Axle Differential Rear 5 7L Engine With Electronic Limited Slip Differential ELSD MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 90 API GL5 or equivalent Axle Differential Rear 5 7L Engine Without Electronic Limited S...

Page 683: ...s acceptable Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent Power Steering Reservoir 3 6L Engine MOPAR威 Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting MS 11655 such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s Power Steering Reservoir 5 7L Engine MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR威 ATF 4威 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF 4威 product 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 681 ...

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Page 685: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 684 Maintenance Chart 686 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 686: ...500 miles 805 km Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further informati...

Page 687: ...l indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums hoses and park brake Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses Inspect exhaust system Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dust...

Page 688: ...60 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints X X X X X Inspect front suspension tie rod ends and replace if necessary X X X X X X X Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if using your ve hicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings parking brake function X X X X X X X Inspect transfer c...

Page 689: ... 96 000 112 000 128 000 144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X X Replace the air conditioning filter X X X X X X X Replace spark plugs 3 6L engine X Replace spark plugs 5 7L engine X X X X X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever comes first X X 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E ...

Page 690: ...144 000 160 000 176 000 192 000 208 000 224 000 240 000 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your ve hicle for police taxi fleet off road or frequent trailer towing X Change automatic transmission fluid and filter X Change transfer case fluid X Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary X The spark plug change interval is mileage based only yearly intervals do not apply 8 M A I ...

Page 691: ...nt If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 689 ...

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Page 693: ...IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 693 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 694 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 694 In Mexico contact 695 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 695 Service Contract 695 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 696 䡵 MOPAR威 PARTS 697 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 697 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 697 In Canada 697 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 698 9 ...

Page 694: ...䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 699 Treadwear 699 Traction Grades 700 Temperature Grades 700 692 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 695: ...uests If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealer 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...

Page 696: ...nce If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con cern you may contact the manufacturer s customer center Any communication 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 dealer name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Cent...

Page 697: ...needs relay service offered by Bell Canada For TTY teletypewriter users dial 711 and for Voice callers dial 1 800 855 0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only...

Page 698: ...tools and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience You will be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addi ti...

Page 699: ... and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other info...

Page 700: ...forward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams charts and detailed illustrations These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled vehicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step...

Page 701: ...res must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depen...

Page 702: ...ts ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta...

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Page 704: ...8 Air Conditioning Refrigerant 636 Air Conditioning System 432 Air Pressure Tires 533 Air Suspension 490 Alarm Panic 27 Alarm Security Alarm 21 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 10 Antenna Satellite Radio 381 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 646 Disposal 648 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 508 Anti Lock Warning Light 322 Anti Theft System 324 Appearance Care 658 Assistance Towing 154 Assist Hill Start 514 Aut...

Page 705: ...nitoring 131 Body Mechanism Lubrication 639 B Pillar Location 527 Brake Assist System 509 Brake Control System Electronic 507 Brake Fluid 650 Brake System 650 Anti Lock ABS 508 Fluid Check 650 Master Cylinder 650 Parking 505 Warning Light 320 Brake Transmission Interlock 461 Bulb Replacement 671 Bulbs Light 118 Calibration Compass 349 Camera Rear 265 Capacities Fluid 678 Caps Filler Fuel 564 Oil E...

Page 706: ... Malfunction Indicator Light 628 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety 114 Checks Safety 114 Child Restraint 87 Child Safety Locks 36 Clean Air Gasoline 556 Cleaning Wheels 660 Climate Control 431 Clock 360 Cold Weather Operation 457 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 430 Compact Spare Tire 537 Compass 347 Compass Calibration 349 Compass Variance 348 Computer Trip Travel 344 Connector UCI 385 Universal Consum...

Page 707: ...on 658 Cruise Control Speed Control 227 Cupholders 294 Customer Assistance 693 Data Recorder Event 86 Daytime Running Lights 206 Dealer Service 629 Defroster Rear Window 305 Defroster Windshield 116 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission 656 Oil Engine 631 Power Steering 504 Disabled Vehicle Towing 617 Disposal Antifreeze Engine Coolant 648 Door Locks 34 Door Locks Automatic 36 Door Opener Garage 270 Dr...

Page 708: ...613 Hazard Warning Flasher 598 Jump Starting 609 Tow Hooks 615 Emission Control System Maintenance 628 Engine Air Cleaner 634 Block Heater 459 Break In Recommendations 113 Compartment 625 Compartment Identification 625 Cooling 644 Exhaust Gas Caution 52 Fails to Start 457 Flooded Starting 457 Fuel Requirements 555 Jump Starting 609 Oil 631 Oil Filler Cap 633 Oil Selection 632 Oil Synthetic 633 Ove...

Page 709: ...Engine Oil 562 Fuel Requirements 560 Maintenance 563 Replacement Parts 563 Starting 563 Flipper Glass Liftgate 48 Flooded Engine Starting 457 Fluid Capacities 678 Fluid Leaks 118 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission 655 Brake 650 Engine Oil 631 Power Steering 504 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 679 Fog Lights 317 Fog Light Service 674 Folding Rear Seat 193 Forward Collision Warning 251 Fo...

Page 710: ... 336 Materials Added 558 Methanol 556 Octane Rating 555 Requirements 555 Saver Mode 341 Tank Capacity 678 Fuel Flexible 560 Fueling 564 Fuel Optimizer 341 Fuel Saver 341 Fuel System Caution 565 Fuses 664 Garage Door Opener HomeLink威 270 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 564 Gasoline Clean Air 556 Gasoline Fuel 555 Conserving 341 Gasoline Reformulated 556 Gauges Coolant Temperature 324 Fuel 323 Speedometer 3...

Page 711: ...ed Mirrors 130 Heater 432 Heater Engine Block 459 High Beam Indicator 317 Hill Descent Control 517 Hill Descent Control Indicator 317 Hill Start Assist 514 Hitches Trailer Towing 575 Holder Cup 294 HomeLink威 Garage Door Opener 270 Hood Release 201 Ignition 16 Key 14 Ignition Key Removal 16 Illuminated Entry 23 Immobilizer Sentry Key 19 Infant Restraint 87 Information Center Vehicle 325 Inside Rear...

Page 712: ...er 18 Keyless Enter N Go 38 Keyless Entry System 24 Keyless Go 14 Key Programming 20 Key Replacement 20 Keys 14 Key Sentry Immobilizer 19 Lane Change Assist 213 Lap Shoulder Belts 56 Latches 118 Lead Free Gasoline 555 Leaks Fluid 118 Life of Tires 540 Liftgate 47 Liftgate Flipper Glass 48 Liftgate Window Wiper Washer 304 Light Bulbs 118 Lights 118 Airbag 80 Anti Lock 322 Automatic Headlights 204 B...

Page 713: ...17 Illuminated Entry 23 Low Fuel 336 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 315 Map Reading 210 Passing 213 Reading 210 Rear Servicing 675 Rear Tail 675 Seat Belt Reminder 320 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 324 Service 672 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator 315 Side Marker 675 SmartBeams 205 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 318 Tow Haul Indicator 317 Traction Control 519 Turn Signal 118 Vanity Mirror ...

Page 714: ...er 344 Mirrors 126 Automatic Dimming 127 Electric Powered 129 Electric Remote 129 Exterior Folding 128 Heated 130 Outside 128 Rearview 126 Vanity 130 Mode Fuel Saver 341 Modifications Alterations Vehicle 10 Monitor Tire Pressure System 545 Mopar Parts 629 MTBE ETBE 556 Multi Function Control Lever 203 New Vehicle Break In Period 113 Occupant Restraints 52 Occupant Restraints Sedan 75 Octane Rating...

Page 715: ... Selection 634 Onboard Diagnostic System 627 Opener Garage Door HomeLink威 270 Operating Precautions 627 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 7 Outside Rearview Mirrors 128 Overdrive 470 Overdrive OFF Switch 470 Overhead Console 268 Overheating Engine 324 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 7 Paint Care 658 Panic Alarm 27 Parking Brake 505 Park Sense System Rear 256 Passing Light 213 Personal Settings 350 Pet...

Page 716: ...adra Lift 490 Quadra Trac 482 Radial Ply Tires 535 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 647 Radio Operation 431 Radio Remote Controls 428 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 218 Rear Axle Differential 652 Rear Camera 265 Rear Cross Path 138 Rear Cupholder 294 Rear Park Sense System 256 Rear Seat Folding 193 Rear Window Features 304 Rear Wiper Washer 304 Reclining Front Seats 183 Recorder Event Data 86 Recrea...

Page 717: ...able Cargo Area Cover 301 Roll Over Warning 5 Rotation Tires 544 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 116 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 118 Safety Defects Reporting 697 Safety Exhaust Gas 52 Safety Information Tire 520 Safety Tips 114 Satellite Radio Antenna 381 Schedule Maintenance 684 Seat Belt Maintenance 663 Seat Belt Reminder 69 Seat Belts 56 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 61 And Pregnant Women ...

Page 718: ... Assistance 693 Service Contract 695 Service Manuals 698 Settings Personal 350 Setting the Clock 360 Shifting 460 Automatic Transmission 460 Shift Lever Override 616 Shoulder Belts 56 Side Airbag 81 Signals Turn 118 SmartBeams 205 Snow Chains Tire Chains 542 Snow Plow 585 Snow Tires 536 Spare Tire 537 Speed Control Cruise Control 223 Speedometer 323 Starting 30 Automatic Transmission 453 Cold Weat...

Page 719: ...al Restraint System Airbag 72 Suspension Air 490 Sway Control Trailer 513 Synthetic Engine Oil 633 System Remote Starting 30 Tachometer 315 Telescoping Steering Column 220 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 436 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 324 Tie Down Hooks Cargo 302 Tilt Steering Column 220 Tire and Loading Information Placard 527 Tire Markings 520 Tires 118 Aging Life of Tires 540 Air Pressu...

Page 720: ... 520 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 577 Tow Haul Indicator Light 317 Tow Hooks Emergency 615 Towing 570 24 Hour Towing Assistance 154 Disabled Vehicle 617 Guide 576 Recreational 586 Weight 576 Towing Assistance 154 Traction Control 508 Trailer Sway Control TSC 513 Trailer Towing 570 Cooling System Tips 585 Hitches 575 Minimum Requirements 578 Trailer and Tongue Weight 577 Wiring 582 Trailer Towing G...

Page 721: ...rface UCI Connector 385 Universal Transmitter 270 Unleaded Gasoline 555 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 61 Vanity Mirrors 130 Variance Compass 348 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 9 Vehicle Loading 528 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 10 Vehicle Storage 444 Viscosity Engine Oil 633 Voice Recognition System VR 171 Warning Flasher Hazard 598 Warning Roll Over 5 Warnings and Cautions 9 Warranty Info...

Page 722: ... 43 Power 43 Windshield Defroster 116 Windshield Washers 214 Fluid 641 Windshield Wiper Blades 639 Windshield Wipers 214 Wiper Blade Replacement 639 Wipers Intermittent 216 Wipers Rain Sensitive 218 720 INDEX ...

Page 723: ...cles so The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shielded coaxial cable Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio SWR Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions All installations should be checked for possible interference betw...

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