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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.

Engine/Transmission

Model

Frontal Area

Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.)

Tongue Wt. (See Note)

3.7L

4x4

64 sq ft (5.94 sq m)

3,500 lbs (1 588 kg)

350 lbs (159 kg)

Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.

NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered

as part of the combined weight of occupants

and cargo, and it should never exceed the

weight referenced on the “Tire and Loading

Information” placard. Refer to “Tire–Safety In-

formation” in this section.

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Summary of Contents for Cherokee 2009

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Page 4: ...OUR VEHICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 43 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 91 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 121 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 165 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 173 8 MAINTENAN...

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Page 6: ...1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 4 ROLLOVER WARNING 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 5 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS 7 3...

Page 7: ...ly interested in your complete satisfaction with this vehicle If you encounter a service or warranty problem which is not resolved to your satisfaction discuss the matter with your dealer s manage men...

Page 8: ...l operating permit was issued for the vehicle after the attach ment or installation of such parts it cannot be implicitly assumed that the driving safety of your vehicle is unimpaired Therefore neithe...

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Page 10: ...ortant information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel The VIN is visible fr...

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Page 12: ...nformation 14 SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 14 Rearming of the System 14 To Arm the System 14 To Disarm the System 14 PREMIUM SECURITY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 14 To set the alarm 15 To disarm the syste...

Page 13: ...20 Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors 21 WINDOWS 22 Power Windows 22 Wind Buffeting 24 LIFTGATE 24 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS 24 Lap Shoulder Belts 25 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 27 Seat...

Page 14: ...E BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS 40 SAFETY TIPS 40 Transporting Passengers 40 Lock Your Vehicle 40 Exhaust Gas 40 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 41 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make O...

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Page 16: ...s it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible NOTE The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with some aftermarket r...

Page 17: ...m is arming During this period opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming process If the system arms successfully the VSA Indicator Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm...

Page 18: ...entry Key will disarm the Security Alarm A valid key is one that is programmed to that particular vehicle A valid key will disarm the Security Alarm an invalid key will allow the engine to run for two...

Page 19: ...Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC per form the following steps 1 Press and hold the LOCK button on a pro grammed i e functional RKE transmitter for at le...

Page 20: ...ans mitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the VSA Opening a door with the VSA activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the VSA To Unlatch the Liftg...

Page 21: ...TE The vehicle must be equipped with an auto matic transmission to be equipped with Re mote Start How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote star...

Page 22: ...anel downward To unlock each door pull the door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door the door will lock Therefore make sure the keys are...

Page 23: ...tic Door Locks feature can be en abled or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve hicle Information Center EVIC refer to Per sonal Settings Customer Programmable Fea tures und...

Page 24: ...Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats the rear doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock sys tem To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock 1 Open...

Page 25: ...ower window switch has an Auto Down feature Press the window switch past the first detent release and the window will go down automatically To open the window part way press the window switch to the f...

Page 26: ...any obstacle during auto closure it will reverse direction and then stop Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the...

Page 27: ...These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next t...

Page 28: ...danger ous 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...

Page 29: ...injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoul der belt are meant to be used together 4 Position the lap belt acr...

Page 30: ...on Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 1...

Page 31: ...elt When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the rear outboard seating position Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat...

Page 32: ...seat belt restraint systems The driver s airbag is mounted in the steering wheel The passenger s front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are e...

Page 33: ...oderate to severe side collisions or on both sides of the vehicle in rollover collisions In certain types of collisions both the front and side airbags may be triggered However even in col lisions whe...

Page 34: ...whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON position These include all of the items listed above except the instrument panel the steering wheel and column If the key is in the LOCK position in...

Page 35: ...may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an accident If A Deploy...

Page 36: ...ations are made Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way including removal or...

Page 37: ...Corporation to any third party except when 1 Used for research purposes such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggre gate database provided confidentiality of per sonal data is th...

Page 38: ...ite Front Passenger Rear Outboard Rear Center Intermediate Outboard Intermediate Center Group up to 10 kg X U U X X Group 0 up to 13 kg X U U X X Group I 9 to 18 kg X U U X X Group II 15 to 25 kg X U...

Page 39: ...aint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg a...

Page 40: ...ems are now available However because the lower an chorages are to be introduced over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to have fea tures...

Page 41: ...ou will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages Next attach the lower hooks or conne...

Page 42: ...ushing on the restraint loosens the belt you may need to do something more Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle turn the buckle around and insert the latch plate into the buckle again If you sti...

Page 43: ...Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly Lock Your Vehicle Al...

Page 44: ...lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an authorized dealer Defroster Check operation by selecting the defr...

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Page 46: ...8 Power Remote Control Mirrors 48 Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 49 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 49 HANDS FREE COMMUNICATION UConnect IF EQUIPPED 49 Operation 50 Phone Call Featur...

Page 47: ...y Exit Seat Available with Memory Seat Only 69 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 69 LIGHTS 70 Exterior and Interior Lighting Control 70 Headlights and Parking Lights 70 Automatic Headlights If Equipped 70 He...

Page 48: ...te 76 To Set At A Desired Speed 76 To Deactivate 76 To Resume Speed 77 To Vary The Speed Setting 77 To Accelerate For Passing 77 REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED 77 Rear Park Assist Sensors 78 Rear...

Page 49: ...ecautions 82 Power Top Control 83 Opening the Sky Slider 83 Closing the Sky Slider 83 Anti Pinch Protect Feature 84 Wind Buffeting 84 Sky Slider Maintenance 84 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET 84 Electrical Ou...

Page 50: ...Rear Window Defroster If Equipped 89 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED 90 47...

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Page 52: ...If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor To use the mirror rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward The lights will turn on automatically Closing the mirror cov...

Page 53: ...e de scribed in the Operation section The UConnect system can be used with Hands Free Profile certified Bluetooth cellular phones Some phones may not support all the UConnect features If your cellular...

Page 54: ...he audible prompts You will be asked to say a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone You can enter any four digit PIN You will not ne...

Page 55: ...n the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations Each language has a separate 32 name phonebook accessible only in that lan guage Phonebook Download UConnect...

Page 56: ...nation you wish to delete Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted Delete All Entries in the UConnect Phonebook Press the Phone button to begin After the Ready prompt and...

Page 57: ...hold status of the two calls have switched Only one call can be placed on hold at one time Conference Call When two calls are in progress one active and one on hold press and hold the Phone button un...

Page 58: ...the phone and manually dial the emer gency number for your area Some vehicles equipped with the UConnect sys tem will not provide the Emergency Assistance feature Some vehicles equipped with the UCon...

Page 59: ...ager entries To use this feature dial the number you wish to call and then press the Voice Recognition button and say Send The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of th...

Page 60: ...d cellular phone to the UConnect system or vice versa press the Voice Recognition button and say Transfer Call Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect System and Cellular Phone Your cellular p...

Page 61: ...the Voice Recognition system to factory default settings enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts Voice Recognition VR For best performance adjust the rearview m...

Page 62: ...the UConnect system Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Bl...

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Page 66: ...ary Alternate s English delete all erase all Espanol Francais German Deutsch help home Italian Italiano language list names list phones main menu return to main menu mobile mute on mute off new entry...

Page 67: ...e the seatback is in the upright position WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be p...

Page 68: ...might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact f...

Page 69: ...vanced age chronic illness dia betes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater It may cause burns even at low tempe...

Page 70: ...ferent memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat and side mirrors and a set of desired radio station presets Th...

Page 71: ...esired memory profile 1 or 2 3 Press and release the SET S button on the memory switch then within five seconds press and release the side of the rocker switch labeled 1 or 2 accordingly Memory Profil...

Page 72: ...out of the LOCK position The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver s seat position is less than 9 in 23 mm forward of the rear stop At this posi tion there is no benefit to the driv...

Page 73: ...he system is on the Headlight Time Delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position To turn the Automatic Sy...

Page 74: ...nd to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped To activate the front fog lights turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on the end of the Mul...

Page 75: ...ssed or when the Dimmer Control is turned completely upward to the second detent Cargo Light The cargo light is mounted in the headliner above the rear cargo area This light will turn on when you open...

Page 76: ...e ON position again CAUTION Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than...

Page 77: ...feature The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC if equipped For details refer to Headlights On with Wipers under Personal Set...

Page 78: ...t mode is exited Refer to Remote Start System in Section 2 of this manual for information on remote start operation Windshield Washers To use the washer pull the Windshield Wiper Washer Control lever...

Page 79: ...off Be sure to turn the system off when not in use NOTE The Electronic Speed Control system will automatically turn off when the engine is turned off The Electronic Speed Control system is de signed t...

Page 80: ...ime the button is tapped speed decreases To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally When the pedal is released the vehicle will return to the set speed Using Speed Control...

Page 81: ...s for about one second Each side of the warning display has six yellow and two red LEDs The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the red LED is ON The system dimly illuminates the two outer most yell...

Page 82: ...the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message Re fer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Section 4 of this manual Cleaning the Rear Park Assist System Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with wat...

Page 83: ...stem Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles obstruc tions and blind spots before backing up You are responsible for safe...

Page 84: ...roof will automatically retract Remove the obstruction if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents c...

Page 85: ...posed to potentially damaging outdoor con ditions Do not leave the Sky Slider open for several weeks at a time Close it occasionally to prevent discoloration in the folds of the fabric and to allow th...

Page 86: ...end Using Operator Mode Press the switch rearward and hold it and the Sky Slider will open from the front and move toward the rear of the vehicle Press the switch forward and hold it and the Sky Slid...

Page 87: ...ind buffeting can be described as the percep tion of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the Sky Slider in cert...

Page 88: ...ater cau tion After 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...

Page 89: ...ge area each rear seat can be folded flat This allows for extended cargo space and still maintains some rear seating room Refer to Seats in this Section for additional information on the 60 40 Split F...

Page 90: ...ie downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap In a sudden stop or collision a tie down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use only the...

Page 91: ...he vehicle to make more room in the cargo area To install the cover position it in the vehicle so that the flat side of the housing faces upward Then insert either the left or the right spring loaded...

Page 92: ...the rear wiper switch is left on and the rear wiper freezes to the window damage to the rear wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the rea...

Page 93: ...s securely attached NOTE Crossbars are offered by Mopar accessories External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle Be sure that the total occupant and luggage load insi...

Page 94: ...04 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 105 Oil Change Required 105 Trip Functions 106 Compass Display 106 Telephone UConnect If Equipped 109 Personal Settings Customer Programmable Fea...

Page 95: ...Functions 113 Left Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation 113 Left Hand Switch Functions for Media ie CD Operation 113 CLIMATE CONTROLS 113 Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System 113 Automatic...

Page 96: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 Air Outlet 5 Radio 9 Lower Switch Bank 2 Instrument Cluster 6 Glove Box 10 Storage Bin if equipped 3 Storage Tray 7 Climate Control 4 Center Air Outlet 8 Power Outlet 93...

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Page 98: ...t tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator t...

Page 99: ...of your typical driving cycles In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and it will not require towing If the MIL flashes when the engine is running serious conditions may exist that could l...

Page 100: ...indicates that the Anti Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally provided the BRAKE war...

Page 101: ...ounds when it is active This is nor mal the sound will stop when the ESP be comes inactive following a maneuver that caused the ESP activation 21 SERV Service 4WD Indicator Light If Equipped The SERV...

Page 102: ...ght turns on safely pull over and stop the vehicle Then shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off 25 Trip Odometer Button Changing the Display...

Page 103: ...tem is duty cycle based which means the engine oil change interval may fluctu ate dependent upon your personal driving style Unless reset this message will continue to display each time you turn the i...

Page 104: ...he ON position The light should turn on for approximately two sec onds The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is de tected If the light does not turn on ha...

Page 105: ...rear quarter window This is where the compass sensor is located NOTE The vehicle speed must be at 0 mph 0 km h manual transmission or the shift lever in PARK auto transmission to enter the variance s...

Page 106: ...Compass Variance Map 103...

Page 107: ...te when either the parklamps or headlamps are turned on ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER EVIC IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC features a driver interactive display It i...

Page 108: ...is in motion Liftgate Ajar with a single chime Left Front Low Pressure with a single chime Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Section 5 of this manual Left Rear Low Pressure with a single chi...

Page 109: ...e fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actu...

Page 110: ...on until the Personal Set tings Customer Programmable Features menu displays in the EVIC 3 Press the SCROLL button until Calibrate Com pass displays in the EVIC 4 Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT...

Page 111: ...Compass Variance Map 108...

Page 112: ...UConnect Active Caller ID phone number display When the appropriate conditions exist and if supported by the cell phone the EVIC will display the following telephone symbols The EVIC displays this sy...

Page 113: ...CTION SELECT button until ON or OFF appears Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit When ON is selected all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL posi...

Page 114: ...selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turn...

Page 115: ...o signals Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals AM Amplitude Modulation in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude or height of the radio waves to vary and FM Freque...

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Page 117: ...ough the panel and floor outlets NOTE For all settings except full cold or full hot there is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets The warmer air flows to the floor outlets T...

Page 118: ...the A C button to turn off the indicator light and the A C compres sor Then move the temperature control to the desired temperature Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped Automatic Operation T...

Page 119: ...ndicates that the system is in AUTO mode and requesting the air conditioning is not necessary If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C condenser locate...

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Page 121: ...sting Air Conditioner Control Press this button to turn on the air condi tioning during manual operation only When the air conditioning is turned on cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets...

Page 122: ...p it out of service i e vacation for two weeks or more run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower settings This will insure adequate system lubrica...

Page 123: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 120...

Page 124: ...ock Manual Override If Equipped 125 Brake Transmission Interlock System 126 Automatic Transmission 126 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION 128 MP3022 Selec Trac II Transfer Case If Equipped 128 ON ROAD DRIVING...

Page 125: ...HSA 137 Hill Descent Control HDC If Equipped 138 Electronic Stability Program ESP 139 ESP BAS Warning Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light 141 TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION 142 Tire Pressure 142 Tire Inflati...

Page 126: ...152 ADDING FUEL 153 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 153 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 153 VEHICLE LOADING 154 Certification Label 154 TRAILER TOWING 155 Common Towing Definitions 155 Trailer Hitch Classificat...

Page 127: ...engine fails to start the starter will disen gage automatically in 10 seconds If this occurs turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Start ing proce...

Page 128: ...hift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed Do not shift from REVERSE PARK or NEU TRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above...

Page 129: ...AL position into another gear range PARK This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission The engine can be started in this range Never use PARK while the vehicle is in mot...

Page 130: ...lever is in DRIVE The vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph 48 km h The TOW HAUL button has not been activated NOTE If the vehicle is started in extremely cold temperatures the transmission may...

Page 131: ...t damaging the transmission To reset the transmission per form the following procedure 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Move the shift lever into the PARK position 3 Turn off the engine be sure to turn the key to...

Page 132: ...r train and it will allow the vehicle to move despite the transmission position The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle Always engage the parking brake when po...

Page 133: ...dicator light for the previous position will remain ON and the newly selected position indicator light will continue to flash until all the requirements for the selected position have been met To retr...

Page 134: ...isfactorily in off road con ditions If at all possible avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control...

Page 135: ...ely apply the brakes Restart the engine and shift to REVERSE Back slowly down the hill allowing the compression braking of the engine to help regulate your speed If the brakes are required to control...

Page 136: ...arking brake pull up slightly press the center button then lower the lever completely NOTE The instrument cluster Brake Warning Light indicates only that the parking brake is ap plied You must be sure...

Page 137: ...nti Lock Brake System ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from act ing on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle...

Page 138: ...power steering system Upon initial start up in cold weather the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time This is due to the cold thick fluid in the steering system This noise sho...

Page 139: ...k ing situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pres sure to the brakes This can help reduce braking distances The BAS complements the ABS Ap plying the br...

Page 140: ...normal The system will release brake pressure in proportion to amount of throttle applied The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to activate The vehicle must be stopped The vehicle must...

Page 141: ...ic transmission or NEUTRAL manual transmission 3 Apply the parking brake 4 Start the engine 5 Release the clutch pedal manual transmis sion 6 Rotate the steering wheel 1 2 turn to the left 7 Press the...

Page 142: ...nt Control Indicator light will flash for five seconds and HDC will not be enabled Disabling HDC 1 Press the Hill Descent button or shift the transfer case out of 4WD low range The Hill Descent Contro...

Page 143: ...e It is also the normal mode for operating a 4WD vehicle in 2WD or 4WD high range The ESP system will be in ESP On mode whenever the vehicle is started or the transfer case if equipped is shifted out...

Page 144: ...sound when the shift lever is moved from any position to the PARK posi tion and then moved out of the PARK posi tion This will occur even if the message was cleared previously WARNING With the ESP swi...

Page 145: ...left Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure Economy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These ab...

Page 146: ...erature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperatur...

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Page 148: ...bration may be a result of tire and wheel out of balance Proper balancing will reduce vi bration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE CHAINS Use only compact chains or other traction aids that...

Page 149: ...Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mi 1...

Page 150: ...l the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care a...

Page 151: ...wing 1 Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequen cies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio w...

Page 152: ...levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module NOTE It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of th...

Page 153: ...e 1 The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS 2 If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire that has a...

Page 154: ...urn on the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light or display the text message in the EVIC However the graphic will still display To reactivate the TPMS first replace all four wheel and tire assemblie...

Page 155: ...e manufacturer and may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty ETHANOL The manufacturer recommends that your vehicle be operated on fuel containing no more than 10 ethanol Use of fuel with an ethan...

Page 156: ...er that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas con tainers on the ground while filling NOTE Tighten the gas cap until you hear a click ing sound This is an indication that the gas...

Page 157: ...WR Tire Size The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size Rim Size This is the rim size that is app...

Page 158: ...ed trailer on a vehicle scale The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale WARNING If the Gross Trailer Weight GTW is 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg or more it is mandatory to use a weight dist...

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Page 160: ...for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow This should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition Refer to the Trailer Tow...

Page 161: ...oss Trailer Wt Tongue Wt See Note 3 7L 4x4 64 sq ft 5 94 sq m 3 500 lbs 1 588 kg 350 lbs 159 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered...

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Page 163: ...nt may limit the ability to always achieve the 10 to 15 range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight Towing Requirements Tires Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact s...

Page 164: ...e stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin wiring harness Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector NOTE...

Page 165: ...take the following actions City Driving When stopped for short periods of time put transmission in NEURAL and increase engine idle speed Highway Driving Reduce speed Air Conditioning Turn off tempora...

Page 166: ...e 12 Turn the ignition switch to the unlocked OFF position 13 Shift the transmission into PARK automatic transmission or shift into 4th gear manual trans mission 14 Attach the vehicle to a tow vehicle...

Page 167: ...ission to verify that the transfer case has engaged 10 Set the parking brake 11 Shift the transmission into PARK automatic transmission or into NEUTRAL manual transmis sion NOTE Steps 1 through 6 are...

Page 168: ...ER 166 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS 166 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 166 Jack Location 167 Spare Tire Stowage 167 Spare Tire Removal 167 Preparations For Jacking 167 Jacking Instructions 168 JUMP STARTING 16...

Page 169: ...an impending overheat condition If your air conditioner is on turn it off The air condition ing system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also tu...

Page 170: ...ommended and they can damage the winch When the spare is clear tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm...

Page 171: ...change If working on or near a roadway be ex tremely 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 grou...

Page 172: ...NING A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided 11 Secure the tire...

Page 173: ...towing Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharge battery The resulting electri cal spark could cause the battery to explode During cold weather when temperatures are below the fr...

Page 174: ...or associated brackets State and local laws applying to vehicles under tow must be observed NOTE The transmission and transfer case must be in NEUTRAL under any towing configuration TOWING METHOD Mode...

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Page 176: ...Service and Maintenance Warnings 178 REPLACEMENT PARTS 178 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 178 Engine Oil 178 Engine Oil Filter 180 Drive Belts Check Condition and Tension 180 Spark Plugs 180 Engine Air Cleane...

Page 177: ...Harnesses 187 Fuel System 187 Brake System 187 Automatic Transmission 188 Transfer Case 189 Front Rear Axle Fluid 189 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion 190 SKY SLIDER TOP CARE 192 Washing...

Page 178: ...Fog Light 197 Side Repeater Light 198 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal Back Up and Fog Lights 198 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS 199 FLUID CAPACITIES 200 FLUIDS LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 201 Engine 201 Chassis 2...

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Page 180: ...hile the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur Immediate service is required Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that...

Page 181: ...tempt repair Replace fan before operating engine as a damaged blade could fly off the fan Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap before servicing a fuel tube or fuel filter on your vehicle The fuel syst...

Page 182: ...uring hot weather above 90 F 32 C Taxi Police or delivery service commercial service Trailer towing If equipped for and operating with E 85 ethanol fuel If ANY of these apply to you then change your e...

Page 183: ...have a full flow type disposable 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 ef...

Page 184: ...oper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involving engine misfire or other ap parent loss of performance have your vehicle serviced promptly Continued operation of your...

Page 185: ...attery gas is flammable and explosive Keep flame or sparks away from the battery Don t use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 volts Don t allow cable clamps t...

Page 186: ...ntervals WARNING Do not remove the A C Air Filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a de fined service i...

Page 187: ...c NOTE Always refer to the wiper blade packaging for specific installation instructions Many wiper blade replacements fit multiple vehicles Windshield Rear Window Washers The windshield and rear windo...

Page 188: ...diator Inspect the entire system for leaks With the engine at normal operating temperature but not running check the cooling system pres sure cap for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount o...

Page 189: ...when the en gine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pres...

Page 190: ...king tears cuts abrasions and excessive swelling indicate dete rioration of the rubber Pay particular attention to those hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hose ro...

Page 191: ...imme diately if the brake system warning light indicates system failure Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when performing underhood services Clean the top of the master cylinder area befor...

Page 192: ...g transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals Transfer Case Fluid Level Check The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill hole 1 when the vehicle is in a level position Adding...

Page 193: ...t Causes Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle The most common causes are Road salt dirt and moisture accumulation Stone and...

Page 194: ...estore the low glare surface Cleaning Interior Trim Clean interior trim with a damp cloth and Mopar Total Clean and if necessary follow with Mopar Spot Stain Remover Do not use harsh cleaners or Armor...

Page 195: ...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...

Page 196: ...all directions over the stain Avoid heavy scrubbing Rinse the area with warm water If the stain is still apparent repeat the cleaning procedure When the stain is no longer showing rinse the complete t...

Page 197: ...ed J22 25 Amp White Sunroof Module if equipped M1 15 Amp Blue Stop Light Switch Feed Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL M2 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Lighting if equipped M3 M4 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow if...

Page 198: ...al Auto Shut Down ASD 1 and 2 M20 15 Amp Blue Interior Lighting Steering Wheel Switches if equipped Switch Bank Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC if equipped M21 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shut Down...

Page 199: ...le 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 indi...

Page 200: ...2 Remove three push pins from the wheel well liner 3 Gently flex the wheel well liner forward to ac cess the bulb 4 Rotate the bulb s socket counterclockwise and remove the bulb and socket assembly f...

Page 201: ...il Stop Turn Signal Back Up and Fog Lights 1 Open the liftgate 2 Remove the screws that fasten the taillight housing to the vehicle 3 Pull the taillight housing straight back to sepa rate it from the...

Page 202: ...d if the vehicle speed ex ceeds 75 mph 120 km h It will continue to chime until the vehicle speed is reduced below 75 mph 120 km h Engine 3 7L Gas Power 155 kW 5 200 rpm Torque 312 N m 3 800 rpm Maxim...

Page 203: ...iter Engine 19 5 Gal 73 8 L Engine Oil With Filter SAE 5W 20 API Certified 5 Qts 4 7 L Cooling System Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 14 Qts 13 2 L Includes heater a...

Page 204: ...ine Parts Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Materia...

Page 205: ...90 Multipurpose Type GL 5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent Rear Axle SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder Manual Transmission Clutch System Mopar DOT 3 SAE J1703 or eq...

Page 206: ...8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GASOLINE ENGINES 204 Severe Duty 204 Required Maintenance Intervals 205 203...

Page 207: ...s on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required Once a Month...

Page 208: ...4 000 12 Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary 15 000 24 000 12 Replace the air conditioning filter 15 000 24 000 12 Inspect the front rear axle fluid change if using your vehicle for police...

Page 209: ...the engine coolant 102 000 170 000 60 Change the automatic transmission fluid filter 120 000 200 000 120 Replace Accessory Drive Belt s 120 000 200 000 120 WARNING You can be badly injured working on...

Page 210: ...9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE 208 207...

Page 211: ...l to resolve the problem contact the manufacturers distributor nearest to your location When you contact the distributor please provide all of the following information Your name address and phone num...

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Page 215: ...or Locks 20 Automatic Headlights 70 Automatic Oil Change Indicator 100 105 Automatic Temperature Control ATC 115 Automatic Transaxle Special Additives 189 Automatic Transmission 126 188 189 Adding Flu...

Page 216: ...Coolant 186 Drain Flush and Refill 185 Inspection 186 Points to Remember 186 Pressure Cap 186 Selection of Coolant Antifreeze 185 200 201 Temperature Gauge 99 Corrosion Protection 190 Crankcase Emissi...

Page 217: ...t System 40 184 Exterior Finish Care 190 Exterior Folding Mirrors 48 Exterior Lights 41 Fabric Care 191 Filler Location Fuel 153 Filters Air Cleaner 180 Air Conditioning 119 183 Engine Fuel 181 Engine...

Page 218: ...Indicator 96 High Beam Low Beam Select Dimmer Switch 72 Hill Descent Control 138 Hill Descent Control Indicator 97 138 Hill Start Assist 137 Hitches Trailer Towing 157 Holder Coin 86 Holder Cup 85 Ho...

Page 219: ...72 Interior 72 Lights On Reminder 71 Low Fuel 95 Low Tire 95 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 96 Map Reading 72 Oil Pressure 97 Parade Mode Daytime Brightness 72 Park 70 Passing 72 Rear Servicing 19...

Page 220: ...180 Recommendation 179 200 Synthetic 180 Viscosity 180 200 Oil Filter Change 180 Onboard Diagnostic System 177 Operating Precautions 177 Outside Rearview Mirrors 48 Overdrive 100 127 Overheating Engin...

Page 221: ...Safety Tips 40 Schedule Maintenance 204 Seat Belt Maintenance 192 Seat Belt Reminder 28 Seat Belts 25 41 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage 27 And Pregnant Women 29 Child Restraint 34 38 Front Seat 2...

Page 222: ...me Delay Headlight 70 Tip Start 124 Tires 41 142 Air Pressure 142 Alignment and Balance 145 Chains 145 Changing 166 General Information 142 High Speed 143 Inflation Pressures 142 Jacking 166 Life of T...

Page 223: ...ine Oil 180 Warning Flasher Hazard 166 Warning Lights Instrument Cluster Description 95 Warning Roll Over 4 Warnings and Cautions 7 Washer Adding Fluid 75 89 Washers Windshield 73 75 184 Water Driving...

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