Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT8 Owner'S Manual Download

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Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped

NOTE:

The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to

secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or
protect passengers from loose cargo.

To cover the cargo area:

1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the

cargo area.

2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in

the pillar trim cover.

3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in

place.

Lower Storage Bins

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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Summary of Contents for 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT8

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 4 Grand Cherokee SRT8 ...

Page 2: ...ICLE 11 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 547 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 565 10 INDEX 577 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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Page 4: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 INTRODUCTION 4 䡵 ROLLOVER WARNING 5 䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 6 䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 8 䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 8 䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 9 1 ...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...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 manner all vehicles can go out of control Because of the higher center of gravity if this vehicle is out of control it may ...

Page 7: ... person wearing a seat belt Always buckle up HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner s Manual contains a complete lis...

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

Page 9: ... The 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 Disclo...

Page 10: ...CLE 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 1 INTRODUCTION 9 ...

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Page 12: ... Key Programming 19 General Information 20 䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED 20 Rearming The System 20 To Arm The System 21 To Disarm The System 21 Tamper Alert 22 䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED 22 䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE 23 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 24 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate 25 Using The Panic Alarm 26 Programming Additional Transmitters 26 Transmitter Battery Replacement 26...

Page 13: ...䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 51 Lap Shoulder Belts 55 Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 56 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 60 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 60 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 61 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped 62 Energy Management Feature 63 Seat Belt Pretensioners 63 Supplemental Active Head Restraints AHR 64 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Remi...

Page 14: ...Deployment Sensors And Controls 77 Event Data Recorder EDR 85 Child Restraints 86 䡵 ENGINE BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 112 䡵 SAFETY TIPS 113 Transporting Passengers 113 Exhaust Gas 113 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 114 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 117 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ...

Page 15: ...ote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is in the passenger compartment The Keyless Ignition Node KIN has four operating positions three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position The three positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The fourth position is START during start RUN will illuminate NOTE In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button the RKE transmitter Key Fob may...

Page 16: ...uld the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead The emergency key is also for locking the glove box You can keep the emergency key with you when valet park ing To remove the emergency key slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand Keyless Ignition Node KIN 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 ...

Page 17: ...tion or accessory on message will display in the cluster NOTE With the Uconnect system the power window switches radio power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru...

Page 18: ...uipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death CAUTION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle cycle the ignition OFF an...

Page 19: ...emains 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 try 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 vehicle running...

Page 20: ...riginal owner is provided with a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN Keep the PIN in a secure location This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of 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 havin...

Page 21: ...s will turn on park lamps and or turn signals will flash repeatedly for three min utes If the disturbance is still present driver s door passenger door other doors ignition after three minutes the headlights park lamps and or turn 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...

Page 22: ... or passenger door open Press the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the same exterior zone refer to Keyless Enter N Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter 3 If any doors are open close them To Disarm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm can be ...

Page 23: ...ed 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 horn w...

Page 24: ...me ON position extreme top position The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the Dome defeat position extreme bottom position REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RKE The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors open the power 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 transmitt...

Page 25: ...ehicle is equipped with Passive Entry refer to Keyless Enter N Go under Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks 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 Uconnect Settings in Under standing Your...

Page 26: ...er to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit ter to lock all doors and liftgate The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry refer to Keyless Enter N Go under Things To Know Before Startin...

Page 27: ...e the ignition switch to the ACC or ON RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated However the exterior lights and horn will remain on You may need to be less than 35 ft 11 m from the vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system Programming Additional Transmitters Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be perfo...

Page 28: ... the printed circuit board 1 Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then 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 Separating RKE Tra...

Page 29: ... 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 approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equ...

Page 30: ...etween the vehicle and the RKE trans mitter 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 Hood closed HAZARD switch off BRAKE switch inactive brake pedal not pressed Ignition key removed from ignition switch Battery at an acceptable charge level RKE PANIC button not pressed Fuel meets m...

Page 31: ...her 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 Ajar Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low Remote Start Aborted System Fault Remote Start Disable...

Page 32: ...Start mode For security power window and power sunroof op eration if equipped are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode The engine can be started two consecutive times two 15 minute cycles with the RKE transmitter However 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...

Page 33: ... Information Center EVIC for further information Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped When remote start is activated the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather In warm weather the driver vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the remote start is activated These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or u...

Page 34: ... 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 security and safety in the event of a collision lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle Continued Manual Door...

Page 35: ... touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever 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 windows 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...

Page 36: ... Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the rear doors are equipped with Child Protection Door Lock system To Engage Or Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock System 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite re...

Page 37: ...he window and open the door using the outside door handle KEYLESS ENTER N GO The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle s Remote Keyless Entry RKE system and a feature of Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons NOTE Passive Entry may be programmed ON OFF refer to Uconnect in...

Page 38: ...ry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver s door handle grab the driver s front door handle to unlock the driver s door automatically The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE If Unlock All Doors 1st Press is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver s front door handle To select between Unlock Driver Door 1st Press and Unlock All ...

Page 39: ...try RKE transmitter inside your vehicle the Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if the ignition is OFF If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters If one of the...

Page 40: ...lectronic liftgate handle for a power open on vehicles equipped with Power Liftgate Press the electronic lift gate handle and lift for Manual Liftgate vehicles NOTE If the vehicle is unlocked then the liftgate will open with the handle and no RKE Transmitter is re quired Passive entry Lock Button Location 1 Electronic Release Switch 2 Lock Button Location 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHI...

Page 41: ...ress the button on the liftgate For further informa tion refer to Uconnect in Understanding Your In strument Panel To Lock The Vehicle s Doors With one of the vehicle s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver or passenger front door handle press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and liftgate NOTE The key must be within 5 ft 1 5 m of the handle being used to ...

Page 42: ...hicle 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 Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 ...

Page 43: ...he 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 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 44: ...e power window switches Such entrapment may re sult in serious injury or death Auto Down Both the driver and front passenger window switches have an Auto Down feature Press the window switch past the first detent release and the window will go down automatically To cancel the Auto Down move ment operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch To open the window part wa...

Page 45: ...elease and the window will go up automatically To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation push down on the switch briefly To close the window part way lift the window switch to the first detent and release when you want the window to stop Auto Up Window Switches 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 46: ...uld 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 switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds af...

Page 47: ...with the rear windows open then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sun roof opening to minimize the buffeting LIFTGATE To Unlock Enter The Liftgate The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate handle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft 1 0 m of the liftgate...

Page 48: ...rstanding Your In strument Panel To Lock The Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft 1 0 m of the liftgate press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle NOTE The liftgate passive entry lock button will only lock the liftgate the liftgate unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate handle Passive Entry Lock Button Location 1 ...

Page 49: ...e 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 left rear trim panel near the liftgate opening Pressing the LIFTGATE button located on left rear trim panel once will close the liftgate only this button ca...

Page 50: ...e driving away NOTE The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph 0 km h The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below 22 F 30 C or temperatures above 150 F 65 C Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate before pressing any of the power liftgate switches If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is...

Page 51: ...ncounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle the system will automatically stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu ally If your liftgate is power closing and you put the vehicle in gear the liftgate will continue to power close However vehicle movement may result in a detection of an obstruction WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your...

Page 52: ...orbing steering column and steering wheel Knee bolsters for front seat occupants Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event All seat belt systems except the driver s and second row center include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way o...

Page 53: ...rs old and under should always ride buckled up in a rear 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 in a rearward facing infant seat Only use a rearward facing child restraint in a rear seat Children that are not big enough to wear the vehic...

Page 54: ... Bags room to inflate 4 Do not lean against the door or window If your vehicle has side air bags and deployment occurs the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door 5 If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person contact the Customer Center Phone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ WARNING Relying on ...

Page 55: ...ision 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 too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC if equipped and or Seat Mounted Side Air Bag SAB duri...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...ehicle 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 lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert...

Page 58: ...ossibly 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 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 ...

Page 59: ...ition 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 str...

Page 60: ...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 assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged bent retrac...

Page 61: ... the latch plate upward over the folded webbing The folded webbing must enter the slot 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 anc...

Page 62: ...ease button To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into posi tion Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors ALR which are used to secure a child restraint system For additional information refer to Installing Child Re straints Us...

Page 63: ...e Automatic Locking Mode is avail able on all passenger seating positions with a combina tion lap shoulder belt Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature Children 12 years old and under should always be properly re strained in the rear seat How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and...

Page 64: ...gned 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 Pretens...

Page 65: ...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 prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front pas...

Page 66: ...ent 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 Seatback 4 Head Restraint Guide Tubes 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE START...

Page 67: ...raint 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 3 Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism Hand Positioning Points On AHR 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTI...

Page 68: ... soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half 1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 ...

Page 69: ...t passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph 8 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime Once the sequence starts it will continue for the entire duration or until the respective seatbelts are fastened After t...

Page 70: ...te while the driver s or front passenger if equipped with BeltAlert seat belt remains unfastened Seat Belt Lock Out The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless the rear seat upper latch is engaged Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother sa...

Page 71: ...eded Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed o...

Page 72: ...on rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to...

Page 73: ... Knee Bolster mounted below the glove compartment NOTE Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim but they will open during air bag deployment After any collision the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Air Bag Warning Light Steer...

Page 74: ...sions A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually You may damage the air bags and you could be ...

Page 75: ...eploys the left air bag only and a right side impact deploys the right air bag only Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC SABIC air bags may offer side impact and vehicle roll over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that red...

Page 76: ...killed Should a vehicle rollover occur the pretensioners and or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of the vehicle may deploy The system includes side impact sensors that are cali brated to deploy the Supplemental SAB and SABIC air bags during impacts that require side air bag occupant protection Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC Label Location 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YO...

Page 77: ...rill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Always sit upright as possible with your back against the seat back use the seat belts properly and use the appropriate sized child restraint infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system Occupants including children who are up against or ve...

Page 78: ...nes if deployment of the front 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 and Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag a...

Page 79: ... the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START 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 p...

Page 80: ...ger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad vanced Front Air Bags it signals the 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 incl...

Page 81: ...etween the occupant and the door The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds The side air bag moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates This especially applies to children Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit The Supplemental Driver Side Knee ...

Page 82: ... time that it takes to blink your eyes with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly or if items are positioned in the area where the SABIC inflates This especially applies to children The SABIC is only about 3 1 2 in 9 cm thick when it is inflated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not ...

Page 83: ...Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event the ignition switch must be changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment NOTE Front and or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air b...

Page 84: ... 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 your vehicle after the air bags have de ployed If you are involved in another collision the air bags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot p...

Page 85: ...urself 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 s...

Page 86: ...ny 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 Fuses in Maintaining Your Vehicle for the proper air bag fuses See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data record...

Page 87: ...ed during a crash investigation 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 Restraints Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times...

Page 88: ...OTE 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 so...

Page 89: ...grown 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...

Page 90: ...so they can be used rearward facing by children who have 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 ...

Page 91: ...he seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat 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...

Page 92: ...l 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 shoulder...

Page 93: ...er 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 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 94: ...hors and Tethers for CHildren The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH equipped child seats There are two lower anchorages located 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 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 ...

Page 95: ...s the seat belt must be used with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint Please see the following table for more information LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor Top Tether Locations Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 96: ...he LATCH system 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 anchor...

Page 97: ...e center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passen ger 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 re straint owner s manual for more information Can the head restraints be re moved Yes center...

Page 98: ...eat cushion where it meets the seatback They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion 60 40 Seat LATCH Anchorages 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 ...

Page 99: ... them if you run your finger along gap between the seatback and seat cushion Locating The LATCH Anchorages In 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 Th...

Page 100: ...onnection to the anchorage Forward facing child restraints and some rear facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 101: ...ys follow the directions of the child restraint manu facturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether For rearward facing infant seats secured in the 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 posit...

Page 102: ...plastic seat backing 3 Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap located on the front of the arm rest Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 ...

Page 103: ... need to recline the seat and or raise the head restraint to get a better fit 4 Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat ing position 5 If the child restraint has a tether strap connect it to the top tether anchorage See the section Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage for direc tions to attach a tether anchor 6 ...

Page 104: ...are not toys and that they should not play with them WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re straint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt The seat belts in the passeng...

Page 105: ...latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of the seatbelt tight when webbing is pulled tight and straight through a child restraint s belt path Please see the table below and the following sections for more information about both types of seat belts Lap Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle ALR Anchor Locations 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 106: ... restraint touch the back of the front passen ger seat Yes Contact between the front passen ger seat and the child restraint is allowed if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact Can the head restraints be re moved 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 C...

Page 107: ...on 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 l...

Page 108: ...ly 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 109: ...e 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 comp...

Page 110: ...horage 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 anchor ages Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Stra...

Page 111: ...wo 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 5 Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram Top Tethe...

Page 112: ...talling 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 Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger durin...

Page 113: ...l and should be avoided The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant the transmission fluid and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high quality and energy conserving Oil fluid and lubricant changes should be consistent with antici pated climate and conditions under which vehicle opera tions will occur For the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to Maintenance Procedu...

Page 114: ...le to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Continued WARNING Continued Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO fo...

Page 115: ...competent mechanic inspect the com plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Replace as required Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehic...

Page 116: ...ainst the windshield See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper able Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other way...

Page 117: ...on a regular basis Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Continued WARNING Continued 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 loss of vehicle control If required mounting posts must be properly in stalled if not equipp...

Page 118: ...ion 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 detected o...

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Page 120: ... 130 Power Folding Outside Mirrors If Equipped 130 Power Mirrors 131 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors If Equipped 132 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 133 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse Available With Memory Seat Only If Equipped 133 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 133 Sun Visor Slide On Rod Feature If Equipped 134 䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING BSM IF EQUIPPED 135 Rear Cross Path 141 Modes Of Operation 142 3 ...

Page 121: ...ats With Uconnect 8 4A 8 4AN If Equipped 155 Head Restraints 156 60 40 Split Rear Seat 160 Reclining Rear Seat 162 䡵 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT IF EQUIPPED 163 Programming The Memory Feature 165 Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory 166 Memory Position Recall 167 Easy Entry Exit Seat 168 䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 169 䡵 LIGHTS 170 Headlight Switch 170 Automatic Headlights ...

Page 122: ...or Lights 176 Lights On Reminder 177 Battery Saver 177 Front Map Reading Lights 178 Courtesy Lights 179 Ambient Light 179 Multifunction Lever 180 Turn Signals 180 Lane Change Assist 180 Flash To Pass 181 High Low Beam Switch 181 䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS 181 Windshield Wiper Operation 181 Intermittent Wiper System 182 Windshield Washer Operation 183 Mist 184 Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped 1...

Page 123: ...esired Speed 193 To Deactivate 194 To Resume Speed 194 To Vary The Speed Setting 194 To Accelerate For Passing 195 䡵 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC IF EQUIPPED 195 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Operation 198 Activating Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 199 To Activate 199 To Set A Desired ACC Speed 201 To Cancel 201 To Turn Off 202 To Resume 202 To Vary The Speed Setting 203 Setting The Following Distance In...

Page 124: ...g Display 226 ParkSense Display 227 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense 231 Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System 231 Cleaning The ParkSense System 232 ParkSense System Usage Precautions 232 䡵 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST IF EQUIPPED 234 ParkSense Sensors 235 ParkSense Warning Display 236 ParkSense Display 236 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense 241 Service The ParkSense Park Assist Syst...

Page 125: ...ou Begin Programming HomeLink 252 Programming A Rolling Code 253 Programming A Non Rolling Code 255 Canadian Gate Operator Programming 256 Using HomeLink 258 Security 258 Troubleshooting Tips 258 General Information 259 䡵 POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED 260 Opening Sunroof Express 261 Opening Sunroof Manual Mode 261 Closing Sunroof Express 262 Closing Sunroof Manual Mode 262 Pinch Protect Feature 262 Ve...

Page 126: ...g Power Shade Express 265 Opening Power Shade Manual Mode 266 Closing Power Shade Express 266 Closing Power Shade Manual Mode 266 Pinch Protect Feature 266 Wind Buffeting 267 Sunroof Maintenance 267 Ignition OFF Operation 267 Sunroof Fully Closed 267 䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 268 䡵 POWER INVERTER IF EQUIPPED 272 䡵 CUPHOLDERS 274 䡵 STORAGE 274 Glove Compartment 274 Door Storage 276 Console Feature...

Page 127: ...argo Storage Bins 279 Retractable Cargo Area Cover If Equipped 281 Rear Cargo Tie Downs 282 䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES 284 Rear Window Wiper Washer 284 Rear Window Defroster 286 䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED 287 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 128: ... 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 w...

Page 129: ...nter on the view through the rear window This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you NOTE The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for fur...

Page 130: ...Care In vehicle support for Uconnect Access and Uconnect Access via Mo bile features Vehicle Customer Care Total support for all other vehicle issues 9 1 1 Call Report an accident without taking your eyes off the road Just press 9 1 1 on your mirror and connect CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a...

Page 131: ... 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 Power Folding Outside Mirrors If Equipped If equipped with power folding mirrors they can be electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive position The switch for the power folding mirrors is located bet...

Page 132: ...ag Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver s side door trim panel The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but tons and 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 Fold...

Page 133: ...e Automatic Dimming Mirrors If Equipped The drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror The mirrors will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts Power Mirror Switch 1 Mirror Direction Control 2 Mirror Selection 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 134: ...ill 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 in Reve...

Page 135: ... for addi tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun 1 Fold down the sun visor 2 Unclip the visor from the center clip 3 Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to extend it Illuminated Vanity Mirror 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 136: ...ystem is operational The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode when the vehicle is in PARK The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft or 3 8 m The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap proximately 23 ft 7 m to the rear of the vehicle The BSM system monitors the detecti...

Page 137: ...ire time the vehicle is in a forward gear The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow ice and dirt road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects bum per stickers bicycle racks etc The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detect...

Page 138: ...e driving to see if an alert is necessary The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle Warning Light Location Side Monitoring 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 ...

Page 139: ...raffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 15 mph 24 km h 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 15 mph 24 km h the warning light will not illuminate Rear Monitoring 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 140: ...cts 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 Approaching Overtaking Passing 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 ...

Page 141: ...g in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes WARNING The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones The BSM Continued Stationary Objects Opposing Traffic 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 142: ... where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed The 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 vehicl...

Page 143: ...ehind you and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles obstructions and blind spots before back ing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Modes Of Operation Modes Of Operation With EVIC Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer ...

Page 144: ... it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle an audible chime will also be sounded Whenever a turn signal and de tected object are present on the same side at the same time both the visual and audio alerts will be issued In addition to the audible alert the radio if on will also be muted NOTE Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM system the radio is also muted If the...

Page 145: ...sion 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 injured or killed Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Power Seats If Equipped Some models may be...

Page 146: ...ward or push downward on the seat switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position has been reached Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push downward 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 de...

Page 147: ...sted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Continued WARNING Continued 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 CAUTION Do not place any articl...

Page 148: ...ove in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position is reached Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down Pull upward or push downward 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 you have reached the desired position Power Lumbar If Equipped Vehic...

Page 149: ... of the seat cushion near the floor While sitting in the seat lift up on the bar located under the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward Release 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 Power Lumbar Switch Adjustment Bar 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

Page 150: ...t Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment Recline To adjust the seatback lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat lean back to the desired position and 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 s...

Page 151: ...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 152: ...te start Refer to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa tion Front Heated Seats With Uconnect 5 0 If Equipped There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently The controls for each heater are located in the Uconnect system screen You can choose from HIGH LOW or OFF heat settings...

Page 153: ...n the heat output will drop to the normal HI level If the HI level setting is selected the system will automatically switch to LO level after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation At that time the display will change from HI to LO indicating the change The LO level setting will turn OFF automati cally after a maximum of 45 minutes Heated Seats Soft Keys 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF ...

Page 154: ...at soft key once to select HI level heating Press the soft key a second time to select LO level heating Press the soft key a third time to shut the heating elements OFF NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes When the HI level setting is selected the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation Then the heat output wi...

Page 155: ...urn OFF automati cally after a maximum of 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 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

Page 156: ...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 min utes Front Ventilated Seats With Uconnect 8 4A 8 4AN If Equipped On some models both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the ...

Page 157: ...e 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 head restraint is located above the top of your ear WARNING The head restraints for all occupants must be prop erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a ve...

Page 158: ... 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 head restraint To lower the head restraint press the p...

Page 159: ... 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 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 160: ...n 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 sudden stops Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed Head Restraints Rear Seats The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjust ab...

Page 161: ...ys make sure the outboard head re straints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied NOTE For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether refer to Occupant Restraints in Things to Know Before Start ing Your Vehicle for further information 60 40 Split 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 rea...

Page 162: ... Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat NOTE Do not fold the 60 rear seat down with the left outboard or rear center seat belt buckled Do not fold the 40 rear seat down with the right outboard seat belt buckled 2 Fold the rear seat completely forward Rear Seat Release 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 ...

Page 163: ...ly 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 They could be seriously injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system Reclining Rear Seat To recline the seatback lift the lever loca...

Page 164: ... Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat side mirrors and power tilt and telescopic steering column if equipped and a set of desired radio station presets Your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter can also be programmed to recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans mitters One RKE transmitter can b...

Page 165: ...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 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 166: ...e 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 and telescopic s...

Page 167: ...ofiles by pressing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter NOTE Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the Memory To FOB feature through the Uconnect system screen Refer to Customer Program mable Features Uconnect Access 8 4 Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation To program your RKE transmitters perform the follow ing 1 Remove the Key Fob from t...

Page 168: ... in PARK a message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Driver One Memory Position Recall To recall the memory settings for driver one using the memory switch press MEMORY button number 1 on the 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 Driver Two Mem...

Page 169: ...an or equal to 2 7 in 67 7 mm forward of the rear stop The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition into the ACC or RUN position 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 to a position 0 3 in 7 7 mm forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is betw...

Page 170: ...grammable Features Uconnect Access 8 4 Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood two latches must be released 1 Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver s door 2 Reach under the hood move safety latch to the left and lift the hood Hood Release 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR V...

Page 171: ...ld open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel next to the steering wheel The head light switch controls the operation of the headlights parking lights instrument panel lights cargo lights and fog lights if equipped Saf...

Page 172: ... lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass lights Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore differ ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output avoid wiping with a dry cloth To remove road dirt wash with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing CAUTION Do not use abrasiv...

Page 173: ...n the automatic mode and the engine is running they will automatically turn on when the wiper system is on The programmable settings are available in the in the Uconnect system screen Refer to Customer Programmable Features Uconnect Ac cess 8 4 Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information If your vehicle is equipped with a Rain Sensitive Wiper System and it is activated ...

Page 174: ...eadlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer closer to the vehicle Also dirt film and other obstructions sticker toll box etc on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly To Activate 1 Enable the Automatic High Beams through the Uconnect system screen Refer to Customer Pro grammable Features Uconnect Access 8 4...

Page 175: ...ighttime driving Automatic Headlight Leveling HID Headlights Only This feature prevents the headlights from interfering with the vision of oncoming drivers Headlight leveling automatically adjusts the height of the headlight beam in reaction to changes in vehicle pitch Adaptive Bi Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights If Equipped This system automatically swivels the headlight beam pattern hor...

Page 176: ... the headlight switch on then off or by turning the ignition ON The headlight delay time is programmable in the Uconnect system screen Refer to Customer Program mable Features Uconnect Access 8 4 Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights rotate the headlight switch clockwise To ...

Page 177: ... 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 dimmer control all the way down to the OFF detent will cause all the interior lights to go out This is also known as the Party mode because it allows the doors to sta...

Page 178: ... protect the life of your vehicle s battery load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome ON position for 10 minutes the interior lights will automatically turn off If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled OFF the exterior lights will aut...

Page 179: ...e turned on by pressing a switch on either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility To turn the lights off press the switch a second time The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE is pressed Front Map Reading Lights Front Map Reading Light Switches 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 180: ...n the lights off press the lens a second time Ambient Light The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature This light casts illumination for improved visibil ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area Courtesy Lights Ambient Light 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 ...

Page 181: ...ts NOTE If either light remains on and does not flash or there is a very fast flash rate check for a defective outside light bulb If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically tur...

Page 182: ...gh beams off WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper washer controls are located on the multifunction lever 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 Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the en...

Page 183: ...o the wiper motor may occur Intermittent Wiper System Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable delay between cycles desirable At driving speeds above 10 mph 16 km h the delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles first detent to a cycle every one second fourth detent Windshield Wiper Oper...

Page 184: ...steering wheel and hold while spray is desired If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected Intermittent Wiper Operation Windshield Washer Operation 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 ...

Page 185: ...ther 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 lever downward to the Mist position and release for a single wiping cycle NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash...

Page 186: ...res less wiper sensitivity Setting 4 can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when not using the system NOTE The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the low or high speed position The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind shield Use of Rain X or products c...

Page 187: ...ter than 5 mph 8 km h or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position Remote Start Mode Inhibit On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the RUN position rain sensing wiper operation can resume if it has been selected and no ...

Page 188: ...driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death POWER TILT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering co...

Page 189: ...er s door trim panel to return the tilt telescopic steering column to pre programmed positions Refer to Driver Memory Seat in this section for further information WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv ing with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Failure to follow this warning may re...

Page 190: ...hut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm Press the Climate hard key located on the right side of the Uconnect display Press the Heated Steering Wheel soft key once to turn ON the heated steering wheel Press the soft key a second time to turn the heated steering wheel OFF NOTE The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate Vehicles Equipped With ...

Page 191: ...This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect 8 4 8 4A 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 30 to 95 minutes before automatically shutting off The heated steering...

Page 192: ... 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 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 steeri...

Page 193: ... over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph 40 km h The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel Electronic Speed Control Buttons 1 ON OFF 4 SET DECEL 2 SET ACCEL 5 CANCEL 3 RESUME 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 194: ...luster to indicate the electronic speed control is off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want You could lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electr...

Page 195: ...w set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 1 km h increase in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph 1 km h NOTE Tap results of 1 mph or 1 km h depends on selection of US or METRIC units in the EVIC display settings menu or the RADIO settings menu dependent on vehicle configuration To decrease speed while the Electronic ...

Page 196: ...n may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control WARNING Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed Your ve hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control and have an accident Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slippery ADAPTIVE CRU...

Page 197: ...ience system It is not a substitute for active driving involvement It is always the driver s responsibil ity to be attentive of road traffic and weather conditions vehicle speed distance to the vehicle ahead and most importantly brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions Your complete attention is always re quired while driving to maintain safe control of you...

Page 198: ...nes Continued WARNING Continued When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp when driving on roads that are winding icy snow covered slippery or have steep uphill or downhill slopes When towing a trailer 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...

Page 199: ... 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 NORMAL FIXED SPEED CRUISE CONTROL ON OFF 2 SET ACCEL 3 RESUME 4 SET DECEL 5 DISTANCE SETTING INCREASE 6 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC ON OFF 7 DISTANCE SETTING DECREASE 8 CANCEL 198 UNDERSTANDING THE ...

Page 200: ...lays ACC Ready When the system is OFF the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 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 the Vehicle speed is outside of the speed range When the brakes are overheated To Activate Push and r...

Page 201: ...and the EVIC will display Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Off WARNING Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC system on when not in use is dangerous You could acciden tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you Continued Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Adaptive Cruise Control Off 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 202: ...ance be tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal When you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal the vehicle speed will go back to the set speed or to the speed of the target vehicle whose speed is less than the set speed To Cancel The following conditions cancel the system The brake pedal is applied You depres...

Page 203: ...Resume If there is a set speed in memory press the RES resume button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The EVIC will display the last set speed NOTE You can resume ACC from a minimum of 20 mph 32 km h WARNING The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit Resuming a set speed that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road conditions co...

Page 204: ... 1 mph 1 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 1 km h If the SET button is continually pressed the set speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph 10 km h increments until the button is released The decrease in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display NOTE When you override and push the SET button or SET button the new speed vehicle is traveling...

Page 205: ...e ACC system will cancel if the braking temperature exceeds normal range overheated Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars longest three bars long two bars medium and one bar short Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead This dista...

Page 206: ...Distance Setting 3 Bars Long Distance Setting 2 Bars Medium 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 ...

Page 207: ...f there is no vehicle ahead the vehicle will maintain the set speed If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane the EVIC displays the Sensed Vehicle Indi cator icon and the 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 s...

Page 208: ... brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance If this occurs a visual alert BRAKE 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 b...

Page 209: ... is triggered when the driver utilizes the right turn signal In this condition the ACC system will no longer provide Overtake Aid on the left side until it determines that the vehicle has moved back to a location with left hand drive traffic Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Menu The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings The EVIC is located in the center of the instrument cluster The information...

Page 210: ...n to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC display activity Display Warnings And Maintenance Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle Warning The ACC FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor warning will display and also a chime will indicate when conditions temporarily limit system performance This most often occurs at times of poor visibility such as in snow or heavy rain The ...

Page 211: ...r should examine the sensor It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille To keep the ACC System operating properly it is impor tant to note the following maintenance items Always keep the sensor clean Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth Be cautious not to damage the sensor lens Do not remove any screws ...

Page 212: ... Functionality Clean Front Windshield warning will display and also a chime will indicate when conditions temporarily limit system per formance This most often occurs at times of poor visibil ity such as in snow or heavy rain and fog The ACC system may also become temporarily blinded due to obstructions such as mud dirt or ice on windshield and fog on the inside of glass In these cases the EVIC wi...

Page 213: ... snow rain mud or other obstruction have the windshield and forward facing camera inspected at your authorized dealer Removing ACC Sensor For Off Roading NOTE When off roading it may be advisable to remove the ACC sensor The sensor is located behind the front lower grille in the center of the vehicle After removing the lower fascia you may remove the lower sensor and bracket assembly To remove the...

Page 214: ...t assembly reverse the process above The fastener torque required to assembly the bracket back to the beam is 6 6 ft lbs 9 N m Service ACC FCW Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays ACC FCW Unavailable Service Required or Cruise FCW Unavailable Service Required there may be an internal system fault or a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality Although the vehicle is stil...

Page 215: ...l 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 stability 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 NOTE On tight turns ACC perfo...

Page 216: ...driving on hills ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane Depending on the speed vehicle load traffic conditions and the steepness of the hills ACC perfor mance may be limited 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ...

Page 217: ...ction ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane There may not be sufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Always be atten tive 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 may not be sufficient distance ...

Page 218: ... where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane Always be attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary General Information FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems Classification Specifications 47 C F R Part 15 47 C F R Part 15 515 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 ...

Page 219: ...changing to the Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode WARNING In the Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode the system will not react to vehicles ahead Be sure to maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead Always be aware which mode is selected Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury To Set A Desired Speed Turn the N...

Page 220: ...d The increase in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display To decrease speed while the Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control is set push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once wil...

Page 221: ...ly set speed push the RES button and release Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph 32 km h To Turn Off The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if You push the Normal Fixed Speed ON OFF button You turn off the ignition You engage Four Wheel Drive Low FORWARD COLLISION WARNING FCW WITH MITIGATION IF EQUIPPED Forward Collision Warning FCW With Mitigation Operation The Forwar...

Page 222: ...ke jerk warning If the driver does not take action based upon these progres sive warnings then the system will provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential forward collision If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and the system deter mines that the driver intends to avoid the collision by braking but has not applied sufficient brake force t...

Page 223: ...gs to the surroundings If the vehicle enters 4WD Low Range the FCW system will be automatically deactivated WARNING Forward Collision Warning FCW is not intended to avoid a collision on its own nor can FCW detect every type of potential collision The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering Failure to follow this warning could lead to s...

Page 224: ...he system is turned OFF it will remain off when the vehicle is restarted Changing FCW And Active Braking Status To change the FCW and Active Braking settings with Uconnect 8 4 8 4A System Screen if equipped NOTE The settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in PARK Follow these steps to set the FCW and Active Braking 1 Press the Controls soft key located on the bottom of the Uconnect displa...

Page 225: ...w 6 Press the second FWD Collision W soft key 7 Press the Active Braking On or Off soft key The default status of FCW is the Far setting and the Active Braking is the On setting this allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away and it applies limited braking This gives you the most reaction time to avoid a possible collision Chang...

Page 226: ...e is still drivable under normal conditions the active braking may not be fully available Once the condition that limited the system performance is no longer present the system will return to its full performance state If the problem persists see your authorized dealer Service FCW Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays ACC FCW Unavailable Service Required Cruise FCW Unavailable Serv...

Page 227: ...nd the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 79 in 200 cm from the rear fascia bumper in the horizontal direction depending on the location type and orienta tion of the obstacle ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer Programmable...

Page 228: ...on relative to the vehicle If an obstacle is detected in the left and or right rear region the display will show a single arc in the left and or right rear region and the system will produce a tone As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1 2 second tone to slow to fast to continuous Park As...

Page 229: ...Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Tone 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 230: ... the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone The following chart shows the warning alert opera tion when the system is detecting an obstacle Fast Tone Continuous Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 ...

Page 231: ...han 12 in 30 cm Audible Alert Chime None Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Fast Continuous Arc None 4th Solid 3rd Solid 2nd Flashing 1st Flashing Radio Volume Reduced No Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 232: ... is disabled or requires service The ParkSense switch LED will be OFF when the system is enabled If the ParkSense switch is pressed and the system requires service the ParkSense switch LED will blink momentarily and then the LED will be ON Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System During vehicle start up when the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System has detected a faulted condition the instrument...

Page 233: ...ler If PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED appears in the EVIC see an authorized dealer Cleaning The ParkSense System Clean the ParkSense sensors with water car wash soap and a soft cloth Do not use rough or hard cloths Do not scratch or poke the sensors Otherwise you could dam age the sensors ParkSense System Usage Precautions NOTE Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow ice mud dirt and d...

Page 234: ...OFF if obstacles such as bicycle carriers trailer hitches etc are placed within 12 in 30 cm from the rear fascia bumper Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close obstacle as a sensor problem causing the PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED message to be displayed in the EVIC On vehicles equipped with a tailgate ParkSense should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowe...

Page 235: ... WARNING Continued Before using ParkSense it is strongly recom mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone Also the se...

Page 236: ...come active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph 9 km h ParkSense Sensors The four ParkSense sensors located in the rear fascia bumper monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 79 in 200 cm from the rear fascia bumper in the horizontal direction depend...

Page 237: ...Vehicle Information Center EVIC It provides visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia bumper and or front fascia bumper and the de tected obstacle Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Settings in Understanding Your Instru ment Panel for further information ParkSense Display The warning display will turn ON indicating the system status when the vehicle is in RE...

Page 238: ...the left and or right rear region the display will show a single arc in the left and or right rear region and the system will produce a tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1 2 second tone to slow to fast to continuous Single 1 2 Second Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

Page 239: ...Slow Tone Fast Tone 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 240: ...le 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 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 ...

Page 241: ...00 cm 39 25 in 100 65 cm 25 12 in 65 30 cm Less than 12 in 30 cm Audible Alert Chime None Single 1 2 Second Tone for rear only Slow for rear only Fast Continuous Arcs None 4th Solid 3rd Solid 2nd Flashing 1st Flashing Radio Volume Reduced No Yes Yes Yes Yes NOTE ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio if on when the system is sounding an audio tone 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHI...

Page 242: ...tate through ignition cycles Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense switch When the ParkSense switch is pressed to disable the system the instrument cluster will display the PARKSENSE OFF message for approximately five seconds Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information When ...

Page 243: ...front or rear sensor location depending on where the fault is detected The system will continue to provide arc alerts for the side that is functioning properly These arc alerts will interrupt the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS PARKSENSE UNAVAIL ABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS or PARKSENSE UN AVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED messages if an object is detected within the five second pop up duration The c...

Page 244: ...SENSE OFF Furthermore once you turn ParkSense off it remains off until you turn it on again even if you cycle the ignition key When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense is turned off the instrument cluster will display PARKSENSE OFF for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE ParkSense when on will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone Clean the ParkSense...

Page 245: ... a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle There may be a delay in the object detection rate if the object is moving This will cause the automatic braking application to be delayed CAUTION ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle including small obstacles Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not detected at all Obstacles located above o...

Page 246: ...ssem bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone Also the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem bly depending on its size and shape giving a false ...

Page 247: ...e displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 MPH the transmission is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the OFF position Active guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected backup path based on the steering wheel position The active guide lines will show separate zones that ...

Page 248: ...arking aid The ParkView camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path Continued CAUTION Continued To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen It is recom mended that the driver look frequently over his her shoulder when using ParkView NOTE If snow ice mud or any foreign substance builds up ...

Page 249: ...Settings soft key 3 Press the Safety Driving Assistance soft key 4 Press the Parkview Backup camera soft key to turn the ParkView system ON or OFF NOTE A check mark will appear in the selection box to indicate the system is turned ON OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy reading lights and storage for sunglasses Universal Garage Door Opener HomeLink power liftgate and power sunro...

Page 250: ... console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility To turn the lights off press the switch a second time The lights also turn on when a door is opened The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed Front Map Reading Lights Front Map Reading Light Switches 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 ...

Page 251: ...d time Sunglasses Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses The storage compart ment access is a push push design Push the chrome pad on the door to open Push the chrome pad on the door to close Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 252: ... or home security systems The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery The HomeLink buttons located on either the overhead console headliner or sunvisor designate the three differ ent HomeLink channels The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button HomeLink Buttons Overhead Consoles 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 ...

Page 253: ... frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system Erase all channels before you begin programming To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons I and III for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes HomeLink Buttons ...

Page 254: ...ng A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu factured after 1995 These garage door openers can be identified by the LEARN or TRAIN button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 1 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN pos...

Page 255: ...es from slow to rapid 5 At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the LEARN or TRAINING button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener device motor Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAIN ING button On some garage door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode ...

Page 256: ...ing A Rolling Code Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Programming A Non Rolling Code For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995 1 Cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink b...

Page 257: ... the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Program ming A Non Rolling Code Step 2 and follow all remaining steps Canadian Gate Operator Programming For programming transmitters in Canada United States that require the transmitter signals to time out after several seconds of transmission Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig nals to time out or quit after several second...

Page 258: ...e while you are programming 5 Press and hold the programmed HomeLink 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 button is pressed To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remaining button DO NOT erase the channels If you unplugged the garage do...

Page 259: ...or 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes Note that all channels will be erased Individual channels cannot be erased The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original hand held transmit ter Press the LEARN butt...

Page 260: ...y features Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the Internet at www HomeLink com for safety information or assistance Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide a dan gerous gas Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is su...

Page 261: ...nce 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 were met POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console Power Sunroof Switch 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 262: ...erly secured Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof Never allow 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 Op...

Page 263: ...ture will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation If an ob struction in the path of the sunroof is detected the sunroof will automatically retract Remove the obstruc tion if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close Venting Sunroof Express Press and release the Vent button within one half second and the sunroof will open to th...

Page 264: ...enance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF Opening either front door will cancel this feature The time is programmable Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Set tings Customer Programmable Feat...

Page 265: ... 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 your fingers other body parts or any object to project t...

Page 266: ... second 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 re...

Page 267: ...lly from any position If the sunroof is completely closed the shade will close fully and stop automatically This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the shade NOTE If the sunroof is open the shade will close to the half open position Pressing the shade close button again will automatically close both the sunroof and shade completely Closing P...

Page 268: ...uffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches can be programmed to remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF Refer to Ele...

Page 269: ...nnected to the battery powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge To ensure proper cigar lighter operation a MOPAR knob and element must be used CAUTION Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Improper use of t...

Page 270: ...tlet there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area Front Power Outlet Center Console Outlet 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 ...

Page 271: ... be switched to bat tery powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel Rear Power Outlet Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 272: ... the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 F104 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin 2 F90 F91 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel 3 F93 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 ...

Page 273: ...er the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the vehicle not being started with accessories still plugged in the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery POWER INVERTER IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current This outlet c...

Page 274: ...inverter should automatically reset To avoid overloading the circuit check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure Power Inverter 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 275: ...ter console There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold down center armrest STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 276: ...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 275 ...

Page 277: ...easy access Console Features 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 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 278: ...e latches to access the lower storage compartment Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player located in the center console Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 ...

Page 279: ...ac tion resulting in death or injury CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted 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 Lower Stora...

Page 280: ...nd a third time to return to off Cargo Storage Bins There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area Press And Release Three Press Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 ...

Page 281: ...be avail able Two additional storage bins are located under 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 Rear Storage Bin Tether Strap 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 282: ...ting or protect passengers from loose cargo To cover the cargo area 1 Grasp the cover at the center handle Pull it over the cargo area 2 Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover 3 The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place Lower Storage Bins 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 ...

Page 283: ... cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart ment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store 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 Cover 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 284: ...eat tether strap In a sudden stop or accident a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in per sonal injury follow these guidelines for loading your v...

Page 285: ...placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback This could impair visibility or be come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper Washer The rear wiper washer controls are located on the mul tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column T...

Page 286: ...ition rotating it downward will activate the rear washer pump which will continue to operate as long as the switch is held Once the switch is released it will return to the OFF position and the wipers will cycle several times before returning to the parked position NOTE As a protective measure the pump will stop if the switch is held for more than 20 seconds Once the switch is released the pump wi...

Page 287: ...event excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the rear window Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution wiping parallel to the heating elements Labels can be...

Page 288: ...tely eight turns using the anti theft wrench provided with the MOPAR crossbars Then move the crossbar to the desired position keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame Once the crossbar is in the desired position retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into position NOTE To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not in use place the front and rear crossbars approxi mately...

Page 289: ...he windshield such as wood panels or surfboards or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle Continued CAUTION Continued Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack Wind forces due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic can add sudden upward lift to a load This is especially true on large...

Page 290: ...nformation Center EVIC Displays 306 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 307 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Messages 308 EVIC Amber Telltales 311 EVIC Red Telltales 312 EVIC Green Telltales 315 EVIC Selectable Menu Items 315 Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items 322 䡵 Uconnect SETTINGS 324 Hard Keys 326 Soft Keys 326 Customer Programmable Features Uconnect 5 0 8 4 Settings 326 SRT Perform...

Page 291: ...ONTROLS IF EQUIPPED 350 Radio Operation 350 CD Player 351 䡵 CD DVD DISC MAINTENANCE 351 䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES 352 䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS 352 General Overview 353 Climate Control Functions 359 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 361 Operating Tips 362 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 292: ...d Release 2 Instrument Cluster 7 Hazard Switch 12 Fuel Door Release 3 Radio 8 Storage Bin SD Card AUX USB Media Hub 13 Headlight Switch 4 Glove Compartment 9 ESC Button 14 Dimmer Control 5 Climate Controls 10 Ignition Switch 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 ...

Page 293: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 294: ...her information 3 Anti Lock Brake ABS Light This light monitors the Anti Lock Brake System ABS The light will turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving it indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conven...

Page 295: ...l Indicator The arrows will flash with the exterior turn sig nals when the turn signal lever is operated 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 8 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 9 Selectable EVIC Information This area of the cluster w...

Page 296: ...al driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing CAUTION Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system It also could affect fuel economy and driveability If the MIL is flashing severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required WARNING A malfun...

Page 297: ...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 the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If ...

Page 298: ...rking brake has been disengaged and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Electronic Stability Control ESC system In this case the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected If the problem is related ...

Page 299: ...ic Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immediate repair to the ABS system is required Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON RUN position The light should illuminate for ap proximately two seconds The light should then turn off unless the...

Page 300: ...r tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s hand...

Page 301: ...and wheels TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size Continued CAUTION Continued equipped on your vehicle Undesirable system opera tion or sensor damage may result when using re placement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sealant from a can or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a ...

Page 302: ...ble menu For further information refer to Electronic Ve hicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped of your owners manual for more information 18 Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON RUN position If the light is either not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the system inspect...

Page 303: ...he 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 authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light come on mo mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ...

Page 304: ...nformation Center EVIC fea tures a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the buttons mounted on the steering wheel The EVIC consists of the following Digital Speedometer Vehicle Info Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Location 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 ...

Page 305: ...dio Info Stored Messages Screen Setup SRT 4WD Setup Driver Assistance The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel EVIC Buttons 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 306: ...main menu and sub menus Fuel Economy Trip A Trip B Audio Stored Messages Screen Set Up RIGHT Arrow Button Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to access the information screens or sub menu screens of a main menu item BACK Arrow Button Press the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu from an info screen or sub menu item OK Button The OK button may be used for the following Selection Reset...

Page 307: ...o Empty Trip A Trip B Average MPG 7 Selectable Gauge 2 8 Selectable Gauge 1 The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu The main display area also displays pop up messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn ing or information messages These pop up messages fall into several categories Five Second Stored Messages When t...

Page 308: ...tions occur this type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to the previous screen An example of this message type is Automatic High Beams On Engine Oil Change Indicator System Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system The Oil Change Required message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 secon...

Page 309: ...edal press the ENGINE START STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF LOCK position Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter N Go 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the...

Page 310: ...e Off Cruise Ready Cruise Set To XXX MPH Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire s Inflate Tire to XX Service Tire Pressure System Parking Brake Engaged Brake Fluid Low Service Electronic Braking System Engine Temperature Hot Battery Voltage Low Service Electronic Throttle Control Lights On Right Turn Signal Light Out Left Turn Signal Light Out Turn Signal On 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 ...

Page 311: ... Tailgate Open Remote Start Aborted Time Expired Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset Service Airbag System Service Airbag Warning Light Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled Front Seatbelts Unbuckled Door Open Doors Open Tailgate Open Gear Not Available Shift Not Allowed Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse Paddle Shift Mode Unavailable Service Required Automatic Unavailable Us...

Page 312: ...er telltales in the middle and red telltales on the left EVIC Amber Telltales This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell tales These telltales include Low Fuel Telltale When the fuel level reaches approximately 3 0 gal 11 0 L this light will turn on and remain on until fuel is added Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind shield washer fluid...

Page 313: ...ving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure WARNING If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi nated you could cause the fluid to boil over come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire EVIC Red Telltales This area will show re...

Page 314: ...ome of the vehicle s non essential electrical devices or increase engine speed if at idle If the charging system light remains on it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system 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...

Page 315: ...her overheating will cause the temperature gauge to pass H the indicator will continuously flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool If the light turns on while driving safely pull over and stop the vehicle If the A C system is on turn it off Also shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve hicle If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn th...

Page 316: ...icon is high lighted in the EVIC Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to scroll through the sub menus and press the OK button to change the display between km h and mph Vehicle Info Customer Information Features Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted in the EVIC Press and release the RIGHT arrow button and Coolant Temp will be dis played Press ...

Page 317: ...w tire displayed in a different color than the other tire pressure value If the Tire Pressure system requires service Service Tire Pressure System is displayed Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset Press and release the LEFT arrow button to return to the main menu Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS under Starting and Operating for further information Trip A Press ...

Page 318: ...on Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Fuel Economy icon is highlighted Average Fuel Economy Miles Per Gallon MPG or L 100 km with Bargraph Range To Empty RTE Current Miles Per Gallon MPG Audio Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Audio display icon is high lighted in the EVIC Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to scroll through the sub men...

Page 319: ... in a reckless or dangerous manner which can jeopardize the users safety or the safety of others Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The Performance Features include the following 0 60 mph 0 100 km h Braking Distance 1 8 Mile 1 4 Mile Instantaneous G Force Peak G Force Launch Mode If Equipped To access press and release either the UP or DOWN arrow button until SRT appea...

Page 320: ...The time will continue to display until the OK button is pressed or the vehicles is brought to a stop Braking Distance When selected this screen displays the vehicle s braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was depressed This feature will only function when applying the brakes at speeds above 30 mph 48 km h Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature The word READY will d...

Page 321: ...he event to begin 0 0s will display if the vehicle fails to reach 1 8 mile 1 4 mile in less then 25 seconds The time will continue to display until the vehicle is brought to a stop Instantaneous G Force When selected this screen displays the current G Force lateral and longitudinal Peak G Force When selected this screen displays all four G Force values two lateral and two longitudinal When a force...

Page 322: ...o the floor quickly within approximately 1 2 second the system will hold the engine speed to a preset speed below the engine rev limiter speed 6 Release the brake pedal Pressing the launch control button when launch control is active will deactivate launch control NOTE Launch Mode brings the engine to optimum RPM and waits for the driver to release the brake Launch Mode then uses engine throttle o...

Page 323: ...allows you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items Odometer 000 000 0 Upper Left None Compass Outside Temp default setting Trans Temp Oil Temp Time Range To Empty RTE Average MPG Current MPG Trip A Trip B Trailer Trip distance only Trailer Brake Gain Upper Right None 322 UNDERSTANDI...

Page 324: ...ange To Empty RTE Average MPG Current MPG Trip A Trip B Trailer Trip distance only Trailer Brake Gain Lower Left None default setting Compass Outside Temp Trans Temp Oil Temp Time Range AVG MPG Current MPG Trailer Brake Gain 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 ...

Page 325: ...ke Gain Restore To Defaults Restores All Settings To Default Settings Cancel Okay Uconnect SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer programmable features 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 326: ...Uconnect 5 0 soft keys and hard keys 1 Uconnect Soft Keys 2 Uconnect Hard Keys Uconnect 8 4 soft keys and hard keys 1 Uconnect Soft Keys 2 Uconnect Hard Keys 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 ...

Page 327: ...een on Press the Back hard key to exit out of a Menu or certain option on the Uconnect system Soft Keys Soft Keys are accessible on the Uconnect display Customer Programmable Features Uconnect 5 0 8 4 Settings Press the Apps soft key then press the Settings soft key to display the menu setting screen In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped s...

Page 328: ...ch the arrow back soft key Display Brightness With Headlights ON When in this display you may select the brightness with the headlights on Adjust the brightness with the and setting soft keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the and soft keys Then touch the arrow back soft key Display Brightness With Headlights OFF When in this display you may select the brightness with the headlight...

Page 329: ...etting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Voice Response Length When in this display you may change the Voice Re sponse Length settings To change the Voice Response Length touch the Brief or Detailed soft key until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return ...

Page 330: ...ng that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Set Time Hours When in this display you may adjust the hours The Sync with GPS Time soft key must be unchecked To make your selection touch the or soft keys to adjust the hours up or down Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft key to close out of the settings scr...

Page 331: ... the most reaction time To change the setting for more dynamic driving select the Near setting This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the vehicle in front of you To change the FCW status touch and release the Near or Far button Then touch the arrow back soft key For further information refer to Adaptive Cruise Con trol ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle F...

Page 332: ... departures The amount of directional torque the steering system can apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane departure can be set at Low Medium or High To make your selection touch the Lane Departure Warning soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting had been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu ParkSense The Par...

Page 333: ... The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM To make your selection touch the ParkSense Rear Chime Volume soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting had been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state through ignition cycles ParkSense Park Assist Braking When this feature is se...

Page 334: ...ey until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting had been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Blind Spot Alert When this feature is selected the Blind Spot Alert feature Provides alerts visual and or audible to indicate objects in your blind spot The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in Lights mode When this mode is selected the Bl...

Page 335: ...the vehicle above the rear License plate To make your selection touch the ParkView Backup Camera soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting had been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to...

Page 336: ...o see Fixed Guidelines over the ParkView Back up Camera display whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to check entire sur roundings across the top of the screen After five sec onds this note will disappear To make your selection touch the ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines soft key until a check mark...

Page 337: ...lectronic Brake Control System in Starting And Operating for system function and operating information To make your selection touch the Hill Start Assist soft key until a check mark appears next to setting indicating that the setting had been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Brake Service This feature will be grayed out while vehicle is in motion When this feat...

Page 338: ...oach status touch the or soft key to select your desired time interval Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Headlights With Wipers If Equipped When this feature is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on ap proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if t...

Page 339: ...e Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected To make your selection touch the Flash Head lights with Lock soft key until a check mark appears next to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu Doors Locks After pressing the Doors Locks soft key the followi...

Page 340: ...k on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter UNLOCK button When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected you must press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger s doors When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button NOTE If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob U...

Page 341: ...t to setting showing that setting has been selected Touch the back arrow soft key to return to the previous menu NOTE The seat will return to the memorized seat location if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is used to unlock the door Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information Auto O...

Page 342: ... Engine Off Power Delay When this feature is selected the power window switches radio Uconnect phone system if equipped DVD video system if equipped power sunroof if equipped and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF Opening either front door will cancel this feature To change the Engine Off Power Delay status touch the 0 seconds 45 seconds 5 min...

Page 343: ...compass heading NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel such as iPod s Mobile Phones Laptops and Radar Detectors This is where the compass module is located and it can cause interference with the compass sensor and it may give false readings Perform Compass Calibration Touch the Calibration soft key to change this setting This compass is self calibrating which elimin...

Page 344: ...etween the and soft keys Then touch the arrow back soft key NOTE Bass Mid Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch directly on the desired setting Speed Adjusted Volume This feature increases or decreases volume relative to vehicle speed To change the Speed Adjusted Volume touch the Off 1 2 or 3 soft key Then touch the arrow back soft key Surro...

Page 345: ...efer to the Uconnect Supplement Manual SiriusXM Setup After pressing the SIRIUS Setup soft key the following settings will be available Channel Skip SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning To make your selection touch the Channel Skip soft key select the channels you would like to skip fo...

Page 346: ...ault setting touch the Yes or No soft key A check mark will appear in the box when selected Then touch the arrow back soft key Clear Personal Data After pressing the Clear Personal Data Settings soft key the following settings will be available Clear Personal Data When this feature is selected it will remove personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets To Clear Per sonal Data touch the Ye...

Page 347: ... the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which can jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The Performance Features include the following Timers Engine Values Digital Gauge Displays 0 60 mph 0 100 km h Braking Distance 1 8 Mile 200 meter 1 4 Mile 400 meter...

Page 348: ...ess to the current best and last times recorded Braking Distance When selected this screen displays the vehicle s braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was depressed This feature will only function when applying the brakes at speeds above 30 mph 48 km h The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com plete stop G Force Whe...

Page 349: ...al oil pressure Battery Voltage Shows the actual battery voltage Gauges 2 When selected this screen displays the following values Coolant Temperature Shows the actual coolant temperature within the range of the gauge Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature within the range of the gauge Transmission Temperature Shows the actual transmission temperature within the range of the gauge Intake ...

Page 350: ...r your SRT home page Uconnect RADIOS IF EQUIPPED For detailed information about your Uconnect radio refer to your Uconnect Supplement Manual iPod USB MP3 CONTROL IF EQUIPPED Located inside the center console upper lid this feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port iPod control supports Mini 4G Photo Nano 5G iPod and iPhone devices Some iPod software versions may...

Page 351: ...he volume Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available AM FM SXM CD AUX VES etc The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the s...

Page 352: ...od condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleaners or anti static sprays 5 Store the disc in its case after playing 6 Do not expose the dis...

Page 353: ...a it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during mobile phone operation when not using Uconnect if equipped CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather This system can be operated through either the controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect system dis play When the Uconnect system is in di...

Page 354: ...eys are located below the Uconnect screen Soft Keys Soft keys are accessible on the Uconnect system screen Automatic Climate Controls Hard keys Uconnect 5 0 Automatic Temperature Controls Soft keys 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 ...

Page 355: ...and the MAX A C indicator will turn off 2 A C Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when A C is ON Performing this function again will cause the A C operation to switch into manual mode and the A C indicator will turn off 3 Recirculation Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when ON Uconnect 8 4 Automatic Tempera...

Page 356: ...e front defrost mode is turned off the climate system will return the previous setting 6 Rear Defrost Button Press and release this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors if equipped An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10 minutes CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cau...

Page 357: ... Sync 8 Passenger Temperature Control Down Button Provides the passenger with independent temperature control Push the hard key button for cooler temperature settings or on the touch screen press and slide the soft key temperature bar towards the blue arrow soft key for cooler temperature settings NOTE Pressing this button while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync 9 SYNC Press the Sync soft ...

Page 358: ...essing the blower bar area between the icons 11 Modes The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets floor outlets demist outlets and defrost outlets The Mode settings are as follows 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 outl...

Page 359: ...y will increase 12 Climate Control OFF Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON OFF 13 Driver Temperature Control Down Button Provides the driver with independent temperature con trol Push the hard key button for cooler temperature settings or on the touch screen press and slide the soft key temperature bar towards the blue arrow soft key for cooler temperature settings ...

Page 360: ... system is turned on cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the cabin For improved fuel economy press the A C button to turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust the blower and airflow mode settings Also make sure to select only Panel Bi Level or Floor modes NOTE If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass select Defrost mode and increase blower speed If your a...

Page 361: ...rculate interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this button is selected Push the button a second time to turn off the Recirculation mode and allow outside air into the vehicle NOTE In cold weather use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The recirculation feature may be unavailable soft button greyed out The R...

Page 362: ...tem to function automatically NOTE It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles The system automatically adjusts the temperature mode and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible The temperature can be displayed in U S or Metric units by selecting the Uconnect customer programmable feature Refer to the Uconnect Sys tem Settings in this section of the ...

Page 363: ... a high quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro sion protection and to protect against engine overheating A solution of 50 OAT Organic Additive Technology coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12106 and 50 water is recommended Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle for proper coolant selection Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculat...

Page 364: ... settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield When this occurs recirculation will be unavailable Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake located directly in front of the windshield is free of obstructions such as leaves Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains In Winter months make sure the air...

Page 365: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 366: ...ine Fails To Start 372 After Starting 374 䡵 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 374 Key Ignition Park Interlock 376 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 376 Fuel Economy ECO Mode 376 Eight Speed Automatic Transmission 377 䡵 PADDLE SHIFT MODE 385 Operation 385 䡵 SELEC TRAC IF EQUIPPED 387 Description 387 Active Damping System 389 Launch Mode If Equipped 390 䡵 DRIVING THROUGH WATER 391 5 ...

Page 367: ...00 Trailer Sway Control TSC 404 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light 405 䡵 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION 406 Tire Markings 406 Tire Identification Number TIN 410 Tire Terminology And Definitions 412 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 413 䡵 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 418 Tire Pressure 418 Tire Inflation Pressures 419 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 421 Radial Ply Tire...

Page 368: ...on 439 䡵 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 439 6 4L Engine 439 Reformulated Gasoline 440 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 440 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 441 MMT In Gasoline 441 Materials Added To Fuel 442 Fuel System Cautions 442 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 443 䡵 ADDING FUEL 443 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 446 䡵 VEHICLE LOADING 447 Certification Label 447 䡵 TRAILER TOWING 450 Common Towing Definitions 450 ...

Page 369: ... Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 454 Trailer And Tongue Weight 454 Towing Requirements 455 Towing Tips 459 䡵 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 461 368 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 370: ... not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go ACC or RUN mode A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear CAUTION Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow ing precautions ar...

Page 371: ...ally in 10 seconds If this occurs turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows the driver to oper ate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the Remote Start Keyless Enter N Go Key Fob is in the passenger compartment Normal Starting Using The ENGINE START STOP Button 1 The tran...

Page 372: ...peed must be above 5 mph 8 km h before the engine will shut off The ignition switch position will remain in the ACC position until the shift lever shift selector is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF position If the shift lever shift selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE START STOP button is pressed once the EVIC if equipped will display a Vehicle Not In Park mes sage and the engi...

Page 373: ...ess the ENGINE START STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position EVIC will display ON RUN Press the ENGINE START STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position EVIC will display OFF Extreme Cold Weather Below 20 F Or 29 C To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures use of an externally powered electric engine block heater avail able...

Page 374: ...Refer to Jump Starting in What To Do In Emergen cies for further information Clearing A Flooded Engine Using ENGINE START STOP Button If the engine fails to start after you have followed the Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather proce dures it may be flooded To clear any excess fuel 1 Press and hold the brake pedal 2 Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it 3 Press and re...

Page 375: ...VE when the engine is above idle speed Continued CAUTION Continued Before shifting 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 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 acce...

Page 376: ...ove the key fob and lock your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle 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 Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in...

Page 377: ... Brake Transmission Shift Interlock system BTSI that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied To shift the transmission out of PARK the engine must be running and the brake pedal must be pressed The brake pedal must also be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds Fuel Economy ECO Mode The Fuel Economy ECO mode can i...

Page 378: ...oaded and moves forward and rearward always returning to the center position after each gear is selected The transmission gear PRND is displayed both on the shift lever and in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC To select a gear range press the lock button on the shift lever and move the lever rearward or forward You must also press the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of PARK ...

Page 379: ... range tapping the shift lever rearward will toggle between SPORT mode and DRIVE mode You do not need to press the shift lever button when toggling between DRIVE and SPORT modes Manual shifts can be made using the shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel Pressing the shift paddles while in the DRIVE or SPORT position will manually select the trans mission gear and will display the current gear ...

Page 380: ...pply the parking brake When parking on a hill apply the parking brake before shifting the transmission to PARK As an added precau tion turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade NOTE On four wheel drive vehicles be sure that the transfer case is in a drive position WARNING Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake Alw...

Page 381: ...ressing the brake pedal Continued WARNING Continued 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 the engine OFF and remove the key fob When the ignition is in the OFF position the transmis sion i...

Page 382: ...the ACC or ON RUN position A child could oper ate power windows other controls or move the vehicle 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 the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN position A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Before m...

Page 383: ...ransmission gear position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position 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 prolonged periods with the engine running The engine may be started in this range Apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into P...

Page 384: ...smission 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 select TOW mode refer to Selec Trac in Starting and Operating or use the Paddle Shift switches refer to Paddle Shift Mode in this section for further information to select a lower gear Under these conditions using TOW mode or a...

Page 385: ...ed and the engine may stall In some situations the transmission may not re engage if the engine is turned off and restarted The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL may be illuminated A message in the instrument cluster will inform the driver of the more serious conditions and indicate what actions may be necessary In the event of a momentary problem the transmission can be reset to regain all forward ...

Page 386: ...essive shifting Refer to Selec Trac in Starting And Operating for further information PADDLE SHIFT MODE Paddle Shift mode is a driver interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control giving you more control of the vehicle Paddle Shift allows you to maxi mize engine braking eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts and improve overall vehicle performance This system can also prov...

Page 387: ...ll remain in the selected gear even when maximum engine speed is reached The transmission will upshift only when commanded by the driver The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to prevent engine lugging and will display the current gear The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop After a stop the driver should manually upshift the tr...

Page 388: ...ntil D or S is once again displayed in the instrument cluster You can shift in or out of the Paddle Shift mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal 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 a collision or personal injury SELEC TRAC IF EQUIPPED Description Selec Tra...

Page 389: ...ting And Operating for further information This feature will reset to AUTO on an ignition cycle Snow Tuning set for additional stability in inclement weather Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces such as snow When in Snow mode depending on certain operating conditions the transmission may use second gear rather than first gear during launches to minimize wheel slippage Auto Fully automati...

Page 390: ...le Tow Use this mode for towing Vehicle suspension will go to Firm mode Trailer sway control is enabled in the ESC system The terrain switch will remain in this position through an ignition cycle until the cus tomer cycles into another position Active Damping System This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled damping system This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situati...

Page 391: ...ed to the floor quickly within approximately 1 2 second the system will hold the engine speed to a preset speed below the engine rev limiter speed 6 Release the brake pedal Pressing the launch control button when launch control is active will deactivate launch control NOTE Launch Mode brings the engine to optimum RPM and waits for the driver to release the brake Launch Mode then uses engine thrott...

Page 392: ...snow more than 4 inches 100 mm deep may cause damage to the front fascia and ground effects Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flowing water can wear away the road or path s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water Furthermore flowing and or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly ...

Page 393: ... standing water This will minimize wave effects Continued CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle s drivetrain components Always inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil trans mission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not continue to operate the vehicle if any flui...

Page 394: ...njuries that are serious or fatal to you your pas sengers and others around you POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Un...

Page 395: ...eering pump may occur FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY IF EQUIPPED This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required NOTE This system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect PARKING BRAKE Before leaving t...

Page 396: ...g to move the vehicle This light only shows that the parking brake is ap plied It does not show the degree of brake application When parking on a hill it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade Apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make i...

Page 397: ... 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 the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN position A child could operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged be...

Page 398: ...is equipped with Trailer Sway Control TSC Anti Lock Brake System ABS This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking WARNING The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the...

Page 399: ...if ESC system is in the Partial Off mode Refer to Elec tronic Stability Control ESC in this section for further information Brake Assist System BAS The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes T...

Page 400: ...nes that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle s speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift it then applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur ERM will only intervene during very severe or evasive driving maneuvers ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive drivin...

Page 401: ...t to the actual path of the vehicle When the actual path does not match the intended path ESC applies the brake of the appro priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition Oversteer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Understeer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position The ESC Acti...

Page 402: ... s safety or the safety of others The ESC system has three available operating modes On This is the normal operating mode for ESC Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this On mode This mode should be used for most driving situations ESC should only be turned to Partial Off mode for specific reasons as noted below Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESC...

Page 403: ...s or starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by pressing the ESC OFF switch Once the situation requiring ESC to be switched to the Partial Off mode is overcome turn ESC back on by momen tarily pressing the ESC OFF switch This may be done while the vehicle is in motion ESC OFF Switch 402 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 404: ...switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running After five seconds a chime will sound the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light will illuminate and the ESC OFF message will display in the vehicle odometer Press and release the TRIP ODOMETER but ton located on the instrument cluster to clear this mes sage The ESC OFF message may appear in the Elec tronic Vehicle In...

Page 405: ...l that is not spinning To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with tire chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off switch WARNING With the ESC switched OFF the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable In an emer gency evasive maneuver the ESC system will not engage to assi...

Page 406: ... OFF Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is cycled to the ON position It should go out with the engine run ning If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a mal function has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cy...

Page 407: ... even if it was cycled off previously The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the Electronic Stability Control ESC is partially off or full off TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Standards Code TI...

Page 408: ... 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 409: ...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 408 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 410: ...i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maxim...

Page 411: ... black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle If the TIN is not found on the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side of the tire EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing...

Page 412: ...d 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 was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 ...

Page 413: ...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 414: ...ng 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 B Pillar Location for Tire And Loading Information Placard 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 ...

Page 415: ...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 416: ...ed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never 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 weig...

Page 417: ...alculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and nu...

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Page 419: ...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 420: ... jarring and uncomfortable 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 from side to side may cause erratic and unpredictable steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Tire Inflation Pressures T...

Page 421: ...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 422: ...maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to 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 us...

Page 423: ...sely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Summer Or Three Season Tires If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall Use summer tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety ...

Page 424: ... local laws should be checked before using these tire types Run Flat Tires If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles 80 km at 50 mph 80 km h after a rapid loss of inflation pressure This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the run flat mode A run flat mode occurs when the tire inflation pressure is of or below 14 psi 96 kPa Once a Run Flat tire reaches the run fla...

Page 425: ...cle This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Infor...

Page 426: ... temporary emergency use only This tire may look like the originally 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 your original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire an...

Page 427: ...the first opportunity 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...

Page 428: ...ad wear indicators the tire should be replaced Refer to replacement tires in this section for further informa tion 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 pe...

Page 429: ...Wear Indicators Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label 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 ex ample found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol o...

Page 430: ...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 with tires of a different size may resu...

Page 431: ...nance intervals More frequent rotation is permis sible if desired The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per formed NOTE The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the correct vehicle position following a tire rotation The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the following dia...

Page 432: ...e tire pressure will decrease Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 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 pre...

Page 433: ...y low enough to turn ON the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi 193 kPa but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will still be ON In this situation the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle s recommended cold tire pressure value CAUTION T...

Page 434: ... on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte nance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge even if under inflat...

Page 435: ...Monitoring System Messages which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and a graphic displaying tire pressures Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and an au dible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures ...

Page 436: ...ay to the vehicle s recommended cold tire pressure as shown in the Inflate to XXX message The system will automatically update the graphic display of the pressure value s will stop flashing or return to the original color and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure s have been received The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 1...

Page 437: ...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 436 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 438: ...ing that affects radio wave signals 3 Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds when a system fault is detected possibly related an incorrect sensor location fault In this case the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is the...

Page 439: ...message for three seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value For each subsequent ignition switch cycle a chime will sound the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid and the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for three seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value Once you repair or repla...

Page 440: ...EL REQUIREMENTS 6 4L Engine The 6 4L engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high quality premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher 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 ...

Page 441: ...ted gasolines will pro vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as Ethanol Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso line containing more than 10 Ethanol Use of these blends may result in starting a...

Page 442: ...t and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gasoline MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl 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 ...

Page 443: ...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 444: ...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 abnormal conditions repaired promptly Until repai...

Page 445: ...ay prevent the fuel door from opening If this occurs lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re release the fuel door using the inside release button Do not pry on the door Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Door 444 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 446: ...d close the fuel door Emergency Gas Can Refueling Most gas cans will not open the flapper door A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a gas can Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage area Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper door open Pour fuel into funnel opening Remove funnel f...

Page 447: ...ou could be burned Always place fuel containers on the ground while filling Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release If you are unable to open the fuel filler door use the fuel filler door emergency release 1 Open the liftgate 2 Push down on the inboard edge of the left storage bin this will pop up the outboard edge 3 Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to disengage snaps 4 Remove the storage b...

Page 448: ...s 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 and Vehicle Identification Number VIN A Month Day Hour MDH number is included on this label and indicates the Month Day and Hour of manufacture The bar code that appears on the bottom...

Page 449: ...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 450: ...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 451: ...e total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR 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 ...

Page 452: ...icle and have a collision Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most cases it should not be less than 10 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer Weight Carrying Hitch A weight carrying hit...

Page 453: ...affic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on vehicle and trailer configuration loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may...

Page 454: ...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 455: ... Tire Safety Information in Starting and Operating for further information Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend using the run flat feature while driving a vehicle loaded at full capacity or towing a trailer 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...

Page 456: ...actory installed options or dealer installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle Refer to Tire Safety Information Tire and Loading In formation Placard in Starting and Operating for fur ther information Towing Requirements 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 ...

Page 457: ...towing can lead to a collision Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel When trailering cargo that is not fully secured dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control You could lose control of your vehicle and have a collision When hauling cargo or tow...

Page 458: ...ot be exceeded Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded 1 GVWR Continued WARNING Continued 2 GTW 3 GAWR 4 Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause...

Page 459: ...ke lining wear higher brake pedal effort and longer stopping distances WARNING Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle s hydraulic brake lines It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi tional space between your vehi...

Page 460: ...ng and Operating for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Tips NOTE To provide optimum towing performance and to protect transmission components always select Trailer Tow mode when towing a trailer Before setting out on a trip practice turning stopping and backing the trailer in an area a...

Page 461: ... for adequate performance and avoids frequent downshifts For example choose 5 if the desired speed can be maintained Choose 4 or 3 if needed to maintain the desired speed To prevent excess heat generation avoid continuous driving at high RPM Reduce vehicle speed as neces sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM Return to a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road conditions allow Electro...

Page 462: ...Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC Recreational towing is not allowed CAUTION Towing this vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission and or transfer case damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty NOTE This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four ...

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Page 464: ...Tires 466 Jack Location 467 Spare Tire Stowage 468 Preparations For Jacking 468 Jacking Instructions 469 Road Tire Installation 476 䡵 JUMP STARTING 477 Preparations For Jump Start 477 Jump Starting Procedure 479 䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 481 䡵 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS IF EQUIPPED 483 䡵 MANUAL PARK RELEASE 484 䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 487 6 ...

Page 465: ... 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 466: ...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 467: ... vehicle is equipped with a compact spare along with run flat tires Although the tires are designed with a run flat feature that allows the vehicle to be driven approxi mately 50 miles 80 km at 55 mph 88 km h immediate service should be obtained NOTE The compact spare tire is to be used for the rear wheel s only For a flat front tire move the rear tire to the front and use the compact spare on the...

Page 468: ...ing and braking may be reduced You could have a collision and be severely or fatally injured Do not tow a trailer when using the compact spare tire Jack Location The scissor type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargo area below the load floor Jack Storage Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 ...

Page 469: ...e spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the rear cargo area and is secured to the body with a special wing nut Preparations For Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface Avoid ice or slippery surfaces WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to moving traffic pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wh...

Page 470: ...r information on disabling auto matic leveling Jacking Instructions WARNING Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised Set the parking...

Page 471: ... extremely careful of motor traffic To assure that spare tires flat or inflated are securely stowed spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground CAUTION Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle 1 Remove the spare tire jack and tools from storage 2 Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug nuts by...

Page 472: ...y 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 Jack and Tool Assembly Jacking Locations 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 ...

Page 473: ...n 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 Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Front Jacking Location 472 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 474: ...e Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum sta bility Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Rear Jacking Location 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 473 ...

Page 475: ...tall the lug nuts with the cone shaped end toward the wheel Lightly tighten the nuts CAUTION Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may resu...

Page 476: ... tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station 11 Lower the jack to the fully closed position and return it and the tools to the proper positions in the foam tray 12 Remove the small center cap and securely store the road wheel in the cargo area 13 Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible properly secure the spare tire ...

Page 477: ...shaped end of the nut toward the wheel Lightly tighten the lug nuts WARNING To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury 3 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 4 Refer to Torque Table for proper lug nut torque 5 After 25 m...

Page 478: ...operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur WARNING 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 i...

Page 479: ...jured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery NOTE Be sure that the disconnected ends of the cables do not touch while still connected to the other vehicle 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK Remote Battery ...

Page 480: ...lish a ground connection and personal injury could result Jump Starting Procedure WARNING Failure to follow this procedure could result in per sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex plosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle NOTE Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper cables...

Page 481: ...d cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery let the engine idle a few minutes and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery Once the engine is started remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence 6 Disconnect the negative jumper cable from the remote negative post of the discharged vehi...

Page 482: ...ll discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved using a rocking motion Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator NOTE Shifts between ...

Page 483: ...ng motion 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 I...

Page 484: ...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 485: ...Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or death for those in or around the vehicle In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis sion will not shift out of PARK such as a dead battery a Manual Park Release is available Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release 1 Firmly apply the parking brake 2 Open the center console and locate the Manual Park ...

Page 486: ... latch in towards the tether strap 4 While the metal latch is the open position simultane ously pull upwards on the tether strap until it clicks and releases out of the park position Manual Park Release Cover Release Latch 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 ...

Page 487: ...mly apply the parking brake To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever 1 To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tension upward while pushing the release latch towards the tether to unlock the lever Released Position Release Latch 486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 488: ...heels OFF the ground using a flatbed If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle s battery is discharged refer to Manual Park Release in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for towing CAUTION Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to the transfer case and or transmission Damage from improper towing is not covered un der the N...

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Page 490: ...MENT PARTS 495 䡵 DEALER SERVICE 495 䡵 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 495 Engine Oil 496 Engine Oil Filter 499 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 499 Maintenance Free Battery 500 Air Conditioner Maintenance 502 Body Lubrication 505 Windshield Wiper Blades 505 Adding Washer Fluid 507 Exhaust System 508 Cooling System 510 Brake System 516 Front Rear Axle Fluid 518 Transfer Case 520 7 ...

Page 491: ...igh Intensity Discharge Headlamps HID If Equipped 538 Halogen Headlamps If Equipped 539 Front Turn Signal 539 Front Fog Lamps 540 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 541 Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 542 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 543 Rear License Lamp 543 䡵 FLUID CAPACITIES 544 䡵 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 545 Engine 545 Chassis 546 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 492: ... Center Fuses 6 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Fill 8 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 ...

Page 493: ...n the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs Al though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel...

Page 494: ...be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD II system is ready you must do the following 1 Cycle the ignit...

Page 495: ...he I M station If your OBD II system is not ready you should see your authorized dealer or repair facility If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless...

Page 496: ...ore attempting any procedure yourself NOTE Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil penalties being assessed against you WARNING You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job tak...

Page 497: ...t covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If a flush is needed because of component malfunction use only the specified fluid for the flushing procedure Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five ...

Page 498: ...nformation NOTE Under no circumstances should oil change in tervals exceed 6 000 miles 10 000 km or six months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute API categories of SN The manufacturer recommends the use o...

Page 499: ...ty Use Pennzoil Ultra 0W 40 engine or equivalent MOPAR oil meeting the Chrysler Material Standard MS 12633 for use in all operating temperatures The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to Engine Compart ment in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa tion Synthetic Engine Oils You may use...

Page 500: ... discarded in your area Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change Engine Oil Filter Selection This manufacturer s 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 engine...

Page 501: ...com mended Maintenance Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance free battery You will never have to add water nor is periodic main tenance required CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical system may occur Accessories that can be plugged ...

Page 502: ...ove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact You could be seriously injured Continued WARNING Continued Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establis...

Page 503: ...ew Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode injuring you Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail requiring costly repairs Refer to Warranty Information Book located on the DVD for further warranty informat...

Page 504: ...rs compressor oil and refrigerants A C Air Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING Do not remove the A C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result The A C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box Perform the following procedure to re place the filter 1 Open the glove compartment and remove all conte...

Page 505: ...the filter cover make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover CAUTION The A C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often 7 Rotate the glove compartment door back into position A C Air Filter Replacement 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 506: ...all and Spring Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner This will remove accumula tions of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods m...

Page 507: ...ate glass NOTE The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up ward unless the pivot cap is raised first 2 Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass 3 Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder 1 Wiper Arm 2 Pivot Cap 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 508: ...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 washer solvent only not radiator antifreeze When refilling the washer fluid reservoir take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel an...

Page 509: ... 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 deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition have the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change Re...

Page 510: ...erious damage to the engine Continued CAUTION Continued Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance have your vehicle serviced promptly Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter to ove...

Page 511: ... 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 during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions Cooling System WARNING When working near the radiator cooling fan disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position The fa...

Page 512: ... 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 COOLIN...

Page 513: ... dealer as soon as possible 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 ...

Page 514: ...only high purity water such as distilled or deion ized water when mixing the water engine coolant antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the v...

Page 515: ...gine damage may result Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal 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 gr...

Page 516: ...ehicle is stopped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot engine coolant antifreeze to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence...

Page 517: ... thermostat for Summer or Winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install ONLY the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant antifreeze performance poor gas mileage and increased emis sions Brake System In order to assure brake system performance all brake system components should be inspected periodically Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the ...

Page 518: ...rake fluid level should be checked when pads are replaced If the brake fluid is abnormally low check system for leaks Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information WARNING Use only manufacturer s recommended brake fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Using the wrong type of brake fl...

Page 519: ...causing the brake fluid to catch fire Brake fluid can also damage painted and vinyl surfaces care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces Continued WARNING Continued Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid Brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure This could result in a collision Front Rear Axle Fluid For normal serv...

Page 520: ...1 8 in 3 mm below the bottom of the fill hole and the bottom of the fill hole The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs 30 to 40 N m on axles with aluminum housings The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 52 ft lbs 30 to 70 N m on axles with cast iron housings CAUTION Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them and cause them to leak...

Page 521: ...ng torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to 25 ft lbs 20 to 34 N m CAUTION When installing plugs do not overtighten You could damage them and cause them to leak Selection Of Lubricant Use only the manufacturer s recommended fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Maintain ing Your Vehicle for further information Automatic Transmission Selection Of Lubricant It is important to use the...

Page 522: ...utomatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple mental additives Therefore do not add any fluid addi tives to the transmission The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks Avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals CAUTION Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as th...

Page 523: ...g conditions the fluid installed at the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle Routine fluid and filter changes are not required How ever change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes contaminated with water etc or if the transmission is disassembled for any reason Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicl...

Page 524: ... tree sap and tar Salt in the air near seacoast localities Atmospheric fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove Use...

Page 525: ...ches in the paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar cause that destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers ...

Page 526: ...aner or equivalent is recommended NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners abrasives or polishing compounds They will permanently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty USE ONLY MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH Used on a regular basis this is all that is required to maintain this finish Stain Repel ...

Page 527: ...age the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents deter gents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather conditioner is n...

Page 528: ... in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic When cleaning the lenses care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic 1 Clean with a wet soft rag A mild soap solution may be used but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners If soap is used wipe clean with a clean damp rag 2 Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the belts w...

Page 529: ...his center contains car tridge fuses micro fuses relays and circuit breakers A description of each fuse and component 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 Power Distribution Center 528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 530: ...el engine only F09 40 Amp Green Diesel Fuel Heater Diesel engine only Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F10 40 Amp Green Body Controller Exterior Lighting 2 F11 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Electric Brake If Equipped F12 40 Amp Green Body Controller 3 Interior Lights F13 40 Amp Green Blower Motor Front F14 40 Amp Green Body Controller 4 Power Locks F17 30 Amp Pink Headrest Release If Equippe...

Page 531: ...w Trailer Tow Backup Lights If Equipped F29 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Parking Lights If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F30 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Recep tacle If Equipped F32 30 Amp Pink Drive Train Control Module F34 30 Amp Pink Slip Differential Control F35 30 Amp Pink Sunroof If Equipped F36 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster F37 30 Amp Pink Rear Blower If Equipped F38 30 Amp Pin...

Page 532: ...or F49 10 Amp Red Integrated Central Stack Climate Control Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F50 20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module If Equipped F51 10 Amp Red Ignition Node Module Keyless Ignition Steering Column Lock F52 5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor F53 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Left Turn Stop Lights If Equipped F56 15 Amp Blue Additional Content Diesel engine only 7 MAINTAINING Y...

Page 533: ...ch F63 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils Gas Urea Heater Diesel F64 25 Amp Natural Fuel Injectors Powertrain Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F66 10 Amp Red Sunroof Passen ger Window Switches Rain Sensor F67 15 Amp Blue CD DVD Bluetooth Hands free Module If Equipped F68 20 Amp Yellow Rear Wiper Motor F70 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump Motor F71 30 Amp Green Audio Amplifier 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEH...

Page 534: ...nect Module F78 10 Amp Red Engine Control Module Electric Power Steering If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F80 10 Amp Red Universal Garage Door Opener Compass Anti Intrusion Module F81 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn Stop Lights F82 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module Cruise Control F83 10 Amp Red Fuel Door F84 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank Instrument Cluster F85 10 Amp...

Page 535: ...s Selectable F92 10 Amp Red Rear Console Lamp If Equipped F93 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description F94 10 Amp Red Shifter Transfer Case Module F95 10 Amp Red Rear Camera Park Assist F96 10 Amp Red Rear Seat Heater Switch Flashlamp Charger If Equipped F97 25 Amp Natural Rear Heated Seats Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped F98 25 Amp Natural Front Heated Seats If E...

Page 536: ... distribution center 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 power distribution center and possibly result in an 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 da...

Page 537: ...em 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 Read ing Lamps VT4976 Rear Cargo Lamp 214 2 Visor Vanity Lamp V26377 Underpanel Courtesy ...

Page 538: ...t Authorized Dealer Front Fog Lamps H11 Front Side Marker W5W Bulb Number Premium Front Side Marker If Equipped LED Service at Authorized Dealer Front Park Turn Lamp T20 Rear Body Side Turn Sig nal Lamps 7440NA WY21W Auxiliary Liftgate Tail Lamps LED Service at Authorized Dealer Liftgate Backup Lamps 921 W16W Rear License Lamps LED Service at Authorized Dealer Rear Body Side Stop Lamps P27 7W Rear...

Page 539: ...on will usually accelerate the clearing process 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 switch off and the key removed Because of this you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb yourself If a headlamp bulb fails take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for servic...

Page 540: ...e 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 clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Front Turn Signal 1 Open the hood 2 Turn the turn signal bulb one quarter turn counter clockwise ...

Page 541: ... two latches and squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the front fog lamp housing 3 Pull the bulb 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 ...

Page 542: ...lar 6 Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp housing until both tabs snap firmly into place and are fully engaged 7 Connect the wiring harness to the front fog lamp connector Rear Tail Stop 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 pan...

Page 543: ...Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate 3 Once lower trim is loose close the liftgate 4 Open the flipper glass 5 Pull up glass 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 Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 5...

Page 544: ...Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL The center high mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly See your authorized dealer for replacement Rear License Lamp 1 The rear license lamps are LED Service at Authorized Dealer Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 ...

Page 545: ...ynthetic API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 6 4 Liter Engine MOPAR Antifreeze Engine Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula that meets the requirements of Chrysler Ma terial Standard MS 12106 16 Quarts 15 5 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 546: ...ing condi tions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute API categories of SN The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra 0W 40 or equivalent MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 12633 for use in all operating temperatures Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters Spa...

Page 547: ...d you use MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Front Axle We recommend you use MOPAR GL 5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 85 Rear Axle We recommend you use 75W 85 Castrol SAF Carbon Mod Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid SAE J1703 If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power S...

Page 548: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 548 Required Maintenance Intervals 550 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 549: ...on Center EVIC equipped vehicles Oil Change Required will be dis played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound indicating that an oil change is necessary Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate This means that ser vice is required for your vehicle Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km NOTE The oil change ind...

Page 550: ...e steps described under Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Oil Change Required in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further in formation At Each Stop For Fuel Check the engine oil level Refer to Maintenance Procedures Engine Oil in Maintaining Your Ve hicle for further information Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required Once A Month Check tire pressure and look for un...

Page 551: ...n At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 552: ...any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cr...

Page 553: ...he following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid change if ...

Page 554: ...ths Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and ...

Page 555: ...Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot s...

Page 556: ...ct the brake linings replace if necessary Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Drain the transfer case and refill Inspect the accessory drive belt s replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Inspect the front and rear axle fluid ...

Page 557: ... rotate at the first sign of irregular wear If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or ...

Page 558: ... 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or lea...

Page 559: ...l and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all part...

Page 560: ...r 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or l...

Page 561: ...Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months or 150 000 miles 250 000 km whichever comes first Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Drain the transfer case a...

Page 562: ...l filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if ...

Page 563: ...ce Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate the tires rotate at the first sign of irregular wear If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boo...

Page 564: ...e engine air cleaner filter Drain the transfer case and refill Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes Flush and replace the engine coolant at 150 000 miles 240 000 km or 120 months whichever comes first Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 563 ...

Page 565: ...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 564 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 566: ...IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 567 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 568 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 569 In Mexico contact 569 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 569 Service Contract 570 䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION 571 䡵 MOPAR PARTS 571 䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 571 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 571 In Canada 572 䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS 572 9 ...

Page 567: ...䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES 574 Treadwear 574 Traction Grades 574 Temperature Grades 575 566 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 568: ...want done If you ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log let the service advisor know Be Reasonable With Requests 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 y...

Page 569: ...t Most matters can be re solved with this process If for some reason you are still not satisfied talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer They want to know if you need assistance 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 infor...

Page 570: ...ufacturer has installed special TDD Telecommuni cation Devices for the Deaf equipment at its customer center Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter TTY in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1 800 380 CHRY Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay serv...

Page 571: ...e for any service contract other than the manufacturer s service contract If you purchased a ser vice contract that is not a manufacturer s service contract and you require service after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires please refer to the contract documents and contact the person listed in those documents We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchase...

Page 572: ...e in order to help keep the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington D C If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying the manufacturer If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open ...

Page 573: ... Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Express and Discover orders are ac cepted If you prefer mailing your payment please call for an order form NOTE A street address is required when ordering manuals no P O Boxes Service Manua...

Page 574: ...t ing and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and mainte nance procedures as well as specifications capabilities and safety t...

Page 575: ... times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent ...

Page 576: ...d to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloade...

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Page 579: ...ir Conditioning Refrigerant 502 Air Conditioning System 361 Air Pressure Tires 419 Alarm Panic 26 Alarm Security Alarm 20 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 9 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 511 Disposal 514 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 397 Anti Lock Warning Light 293 Anti Theft System 301 Appearance Care 522 Auto Down Power Windows 43 Automatic Headlights 172 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 361 Automati...

Page 580: ...id 517 Brake System 516 Anti Lock ABS 397 Fluid Check 517 Master Cylinder 517 Parking 394 Warning Light 297 Brake Transmission Interlock 376 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 112 Bulb Replacement 536 Bulbs Light 117 Camera Rear 245 Capacities Fluid 544 Caps Filler Oil Engine 498 Radiator Coolant Pressure 513 Carbon Monoxide Warning 113 Cargo Area Cover 281 Cargo Area Features 278 Cargo Compartm...

Page 581: ... CD Maintenance 351 Compact Spare Tire 424 Console Overhead 248 Contract Service 570 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 513 Cooling System 510 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 512 Coolant Capacity 544 Coolant Level 511 Disposal of Used Coolant 514 Drain Flush and Refill 511 Inspection 514 Points to Remember 515 Pressure Cap 513 Radiator Cap 513 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 511 Corrosion Protection 522 ...

Page 582: ...Brake Control System 397 Brake Assist System 398 Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM 399 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 192 Electronic Stability Control ESC 400 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC 300 Emergency In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck 481 Hazard Warning Flasher 464 Jump Starting 477 Tow Hooks 483 Emission Control System Maintenance 493 Engine 491 Air Cleaner 499 Break In R...

Page 583: ...nse Feature 82 Entry System Illuminated 22 Ethanol 440 Event Data Recorder 85 Exhaust Gas Caution 50 Exhaust System 113 Exterior Lights 117 Filters Air Cleaner 499 Air Conditioning 363 Engine Oil 499 Engine Oil Disposal 499 Flashers 464 Hazard Warning 464 Turn Signal 117 Flooded Engine Starting 372 Fluid Capacities 544 Fluid Leaks 117 Fluid Level Checks Brake 517 Cooling System 511 Engine Oil 496 ...

Page 584: ...nomy Mode 376 Ethanol 440 Gasoline 439 Gauge 299 Materials Added 442 Methanol 440 Octane Rating 439 Requirements 439 Tank Capacity 544 Fueling 443 Fuses 528 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 251 Gasoline Clean Air 440 Gasoline Fuel 439 Gasoline Reformulated 440 Gauges Coolant Temperature 296 Fuel 299 Speedometer 294 Tachometer 293 Gear Ranges 378 General Information 20 Glass Cleaning 527 Gross Axle Weig...

Page 585: ...tches Trailer Towing 453 HomeLink Garage Door Opener 251 Hood Release 169 Ignition Key 14 Illuminated Entry 22 Immobilizer Sentry Key 17 Infant Restraint 86 Inside Rearview Mirror 127 Instrument Cluster 293 Instrument Panel and Controls 291 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 527 Interior Appearance Care 526 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 182 Introduction 4 Inverter Power 272 Jacking Instructions 469...

Page 586: ...e 439 Leaks Fluid 117 Life of Tires 427 Liftgate 46 Liftgate Window Wiper Washer 284 Light Bulbs 117 Lights 117 Airbag 78 Anti Lock 293 Automatic Headlights 172 Back Up 541 Brake Assist Warning 405 Brake Warning 297 Bulb Replacement 538 Cargo 279 Center Mounted Stop 543 Daytime Running 174 Dimmer Switch Headlight 170 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator 405 Exterior 117 Fog 294 Hazard Warnin...

Page 587: ...e Soon Malfunction Indicator 295 Side Marker 541 SmartBeams 173 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 299 Traction Control 405 Turn Signal 117 Vanity Mirror 133 Loading Vehicle 447 Tires 413 Locks 33 Child Protection 35 Door 33 Power Door 34 Lubrication Body 505 Maintenance Free Battery 500 Maintenance Procedures 495 Maintenance Schedule 548 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 295 Manual Service 572 ...

Page 588: ...70 New Vehicle Break In Period 112 Occupant Restraints 51 Occupant Restraints Sedan 74 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 439 Odometer 300 Trip 300 Oil Engine 496 Capacity 544 Change Interval 497 Checking 496 Disposal 499 Filter 499 Filter Disposal 499 Identification Logo 498 Materials Added to 499 Recommendation 497 Synthetic 498 Viscosity 498 Oil Filter Selection 499 Onboard Diagnostic System 492 Opene...

Page 589: ...stribution Center Fuses 528 Door Locks 34 Inverter 272 Lift Gate 48 Mirrors 131 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 268 Seats 144 Steering 393 Sunroof 260 Tilt Telescoping Steering Column 187 Windows 42 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 69 Preparation for Jacking 468 Pretensioners Seat Belts 63 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 23 Radial Ply Tires 421 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 513 R...

Page 590: ...E 23 Remote Sound System Radio Controls 350 Remote Starting System 29 Replacement Bulbs 536 Replacement Keys 19 Replacement Parts 495 Replacement Tires 428 Reporting Safety Defects 571 Restraints Child 86 Restraints Occupant 51 Retractable Cargo Area Cover 281 Roll Over Warning 5 Rotation Tires 429 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 114 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 117 Safety Defects Reporting 571 Safe...

Page 591: ... 168 Memory 163 Power 147 Rear Folding 160 Reclining 149 Security Against Theft 20 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 20 Selection of Oil 497 Sentry Key Immobilizer 17 Sentry Key Programming 19 Sentry Key Replacement 19 Service Assistance 567 Service Contract 570 Service Manuals 572 Shifting 374 Automatic Transmission 374 Shoulder Belts 55 Side Airbag 80 Signals Turn 117 SmartBeams 173 Snow Tires 422 Spar...

Page 592: ...g Your Vehicle 536 Sunglasses Storage 250 Sun Roof 260 Sun Visor Extension 134 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 70 Sway Control Trailer 404 Synthetic Engine Oil 498 System Remote Starting 29 Tachometer 293 Telescoping Steering Column 186 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 361 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 296 Tie Down Hooks Cargo 282 Tilt Steering Column 186 Tire and Loading Information Plac...

Page 593: ...rs 427 Tire Safety Information 406 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 454 Tow Hooks Emergency 483 Towing 450 Behind a Motorhome 461 Guide 454 Recreational 461 Weight 454 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome 461 Traction Control 398 Trailer Sway Control TSC 404 Trailer Towing 450 Cooling System Tips 461 Hitches 453 Minimum Requirements 455 Trailer and Tongue Weight 454 Trailer Towing Guide 454 Trailer Weigh...

Page 594: ...Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 60 Vanity Mirrors 133 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 8 Vehicle Loading 414 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 9 Vehicle Storage 362 Viscosity Engine Oil 498 Warning Flasher Hazard 464 Warning Roll Over 5 Warnings and Cautions 8 Warranty Information 571 Washers Windshield 181 Washing Vehicle 523 Water Driving Through 391 Wheel and Wheel Trim 525 Wheel and Wheel Trim...

Page 595: ...Windshield Wiper Blades 505 Windshield Wipers 181 Wiper Blade Replacement 505 Wipers Intermittent 182 Wipers Rain Sensitive 185 594 INDEX ...

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