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STORAGE

Glove Compartment And Storage Bin

Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are
an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment.

To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on
the release handle.

1 — Upper Storage Bin
2 — Lower Glove Compartment

Glove Compartment

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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Summary of Contents for Compass

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

Page 2: ...ceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features an...

Page 3: ...ICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 329 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 8 MAINTENAN...

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

Page 6: ...your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained technicians and genuine Mopar parts and is interested in your satisfaction ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly...

Page 7: ...rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Always buckle up HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which sectio...

Page 8: ...6 INTRODUCTION...

Page 9: ...t in damage to your vehicle If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number V...

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

Page 11: ...ped 15 To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel 15 To Release The Steering Wheel Lock 15 Sentry Key 16 Replacement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 18 General Information 19 Vehicle Security Alarm System I...

Page 12: ...4 RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement 25 Door Locks 26 Manual Door Locks 26 Power Door Locks 27 Child Protection Door Lock System Rear Doors If Equipped 31 Power Windows If Equipped 32 Power Window Sw...

Page 13: ...Passenger Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 48 Event Data Recorder EDR 58 Child Restraint 60 Engine Break In Recommendations 68 Safety Tips 69 Exhaust Gas 69 Safety Checks You Should Make Insid...

Page 14: ...d dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission If Equipped 1 Place the shift lever in PARK 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC Accessory positio...

Page 15: ...his safety feature is inoperable The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle Leaving unattended childre...

Page 16: ...hicle unattended Manual Transmission 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ACC Accessory position 2 Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position 3 Remove the key from the ignit...

Page 17: ...hout the ignition key If the steering wheel is moved approximately a half turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition switch the steering wheel will lock To Manually Lock The Steering...

Page 18: ...eration after turning on the ignition switch the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check If the light remains on after the bulb check it indicates that there is a proble...

Page 19: ...Key is programmed to a vehicle it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle CAUTION Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat tended At the time...

Page 20: ...0 seconds a chime will sound In addition the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key 4 Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ign...

Page 21: ...ncluding interference that may cause undes ired operation VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors hood liftgate and ignition switch for unauthorized op...

Page 22: ...cle with a valid Sentry Key will disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm A valid key is one that is programmed to your vehicle A valid key will disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm an invalid key will allow th...

Page 23: ...s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter To change the current setting proceed as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Cente...

Page 24: ...the RKE transmitter The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with the EVIC Refer to Illuminated Ap proach under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Electronic...

Page 25: ...rm activated will cause the alarm to sound Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock Unlock This feature will cause the turn signal lights to f...

Page 26: ...and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights and park lights will flash the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unle...

Page 27: ...five years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter military base and some mobile or CB radios RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE Perchlorate Material...

Page 28: ...all and tighten the screw until snug DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle If the plunger is down when the door is closed the door wil...

Page 29: ...ys remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver s door panel Press this switch to l...

Page 30: ...or disabled as follows For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center...

Page 31: ...RAL or PARK 4 The driver s door is opened 5 The doors were not previously unlocked The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled Refer to Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features under El...

Page 32: ...ith the EVIC perform the following procedure 1 Close all doors and place the key in the ignition 2 Within 15 seconds cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times endi...

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

Page 34: ...mergency exit with the system engaged move the lock plunger up unlocked position roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The...

Page 35: ...cel this feature The time for this feature is programmable Refer to Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit under Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Informati...

Page 36: ...ate To unlock the liftgate insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right manual lock models only The liftgate can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or by activati...

Page 37: ...ap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your p...

Page 38: ...nformation in this section It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much gre...

Page 39: ...ing the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely t...

Page 40: ...an crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions...

Page 41: ...p portion could ride too high on your body possibly causing internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well In a sudden stop...

Page 42: ...belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are mean...

Page 43: ...ortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 6 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed positio...

Page 44: ...ge you ll prefer a higher position When you release the anchorage try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position Second Row Center Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The se...

Page 45: ...n the right rear side trim panel 2 Grasp the mini latch plate and pull the belt over the seat 3 Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint Mini Latch Stowage Routing The Rear Ce...

Page 46: ...seat Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap 6 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you he...

Page 47: ...belt A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision 8 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw...

Page 48: ...pant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC refer to information on Airbags in this section Like the...

Page 49: ...ch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re buckling the seat belt It may be necessary to retract the seat belt 4 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position A si...

Page 50: ...art of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if the...

Page 51: ...n collision severity This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags they...

Page 52: ...irbag is located should remain free from any obstructions Continued WARNING Continued If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags do not have any accessory items installed which will alter t...

Page 53: ...erly Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Children 12 years old and younger should ride buck led up in the rear seat 2 Infants in rear facing...

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

Page 55: ...t Restraint Controller ORC determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate The front airbag inflators are de signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation...

Page 56: ...ter of the steering wheel and the passenger side of the instrument panel When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags it signals the inflator units A large quantity of nontoxic gas is genera...

Page 57: ...ed The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger and position every one for the best interaction with the front airbag If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system...

Page 58: ...r cleaning It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have been deployed If you are involved in another collision the airbags will not be in place to protect you WARNING Deployed airb...

Page 59: ...on or behind the knee impact bolster It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags Airbag Warning Light Y...

Page 60: ...accident investigation the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perf...

Page 61: ...entiality of personal data is thereafter preserved 2 Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product 3 Requested by police under a legal warrant 4 Otherwise required by law Data paramet...

Page 62: ...er should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front seat WARNING In a co...

Page 63: ...to about 20 lbs 9 kg Convertible child seats can be used either rearward facing or forward facing in the vehicle Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward facing direct...

Page 64: ...t shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org WARNING Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint It...

Page 65: ...tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then allow the belt to ret...

Page 66: ...you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor You will not be able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing has been returned back into the retractor Lower Anchors and Tethe...

Page 67: ...her anchorage have been available for some time In fact many child restraint manufacturers will provide add on tether strap kits for some of their older products Tether anchorage kits are also availab...

Page 68: ...the vehicle Installing the Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint Many but not all restraint systems will be eq...

Page 69: ...ectly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably and whose legs are lon...

Page 70: ...mph 80 or 90 km h are desirable While cruising brief full throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break in Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can b...

Page 71: ...h speed WARNING If you are required to drive with the deck lid liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculati...

Page 72: ...ide The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns Check for stones nails glass or other objects lodged in the tread Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks Che...

Page 73: ...r s Side 76 Outside Mirror Passenger s Side 76 Power Mirrors If Equipped 77 Vanity Mirrors If Equipped 79 Sun Visor Sliding Feature 79 Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 79 Operation 81 Pho...

Page 74: ...Head Restraints 115 Heated Seats If Equipped 116 Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat 117 Folding Rear Seat 118 To Open And Close The Hood 119 Lights 121 Multifunction Lever 121 Headlights Parking Lights An...

Page 75: ...red Speed 131 To Deactivate 132 To Resume Speed 132 To Vary The Speed Setting 132 Manual Transaxle 133 To Accelerate For Passing 133 Garage Door Opener If Equipped 134 Programming HomeLink 135 Gate Op...

Page 76: ...ped 145 Storage 147 Glove Compartment And Storage Bin 147 Door Storage If Equipped 148 Cupholders 149 Console Features 150 Cargo Area Features 151 Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight If E...

Page 77: ...to center on the view through the rear window Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of vehicle The mirror should be adjuste...

Page 78: ...irectly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Outside Mirror Driver s Side Adjust the flat drivers side outside mirror so you can just see the side of your ve...

Page 79: ...r passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror Power Mirrors I...

Page 80: ...revent accidentally moving a mirror WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are Relying too much on your passeng...

Page 81: ...n User s Manual for UConnect system operating instructions for these ra dios Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate UConnect is a voice activated hands free i...

Page 82: ...obal standard that enables different electronic devices to con nect to each other without wires or a docking station so UConnect works no matter where you stow your cellu lar phone be it your purse po...

Page 83: ...adio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control right switch if so equipped The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect system such as CELL or caller ID on ce...

Page 84: ...any prompt say Help following the beep The UConnect system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help To activate the UConnect system from idle simply press the PHONE button and follo...

Page 85: ...ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven with one being the highest priority You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect system However at...

Page 86: ...stored name entry in the UConnect phonebook or downloaded phonebook To learn how to store a name in the phonebook refer to Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook in the phonebook The UConnect system wi...

Page 87: ...upported by your phone UConnect automatically downloads your mobile phone s phonebook Phonebook Download Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your p...

Page 88: ...se this feature press the PHONE button and say Phonebook Download The system prompts Ready to accept V card entry via Bluetooth The system is now ready to accept phonebook entries from your phone usin...

Page 89: ...to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunity to edit anoth...

Page 90: ...em will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work mobile pager or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted Automati...

Page 91: ...one Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect system if the feature s are available on your cellular service plan For example if your cellular service plan provides thr...

Page 92: ...CE RECOGNITION button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first...

Page 93: ...have been joined into one conference call Call Termination To end a call in progress momentarily press the PHONE button Only the active call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it wil...

Page 94: ...tically transferred from the UConnect system to the mobile phone An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF UConnect System Features Lang...

Page 95: ...ncy number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased 911 for the U S and Canada and 060 for Mexico The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and a...

Page 96: ...with Automated Systems Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect system Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access...

Page 97: ...then press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say Send The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send The UConnect system will then send...

Page 98: ...status is given for roaming net work signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UC...

Page 99: ...transfer an ongoing call from your UConnect paired cellular phone to the UConnect system or vice versa press the VOICE REC OGNITION button and say Transfer Call Connect or Disconnect Link Between the...

Page 100: ...llow the prompts You can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the ne...

Page 101: ...on and say the Setup Voice Training command Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect system For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked...

Page 102: ...ys work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in the phonebook when...

Page 103: ...at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down Bluetooth Communication Lin...

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

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

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

Page 107: ...e six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Franc...

Page 108: ...ing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up...

Page 109: ...STEM VR IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System VR Operation This Voice Recognition system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak i...

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

Page 111: ...nu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard key You may say Main Menu to switch to the main menu In this mode you can say the following commands Radio to switch to the radio mode Disc to switch to the...

Page 112: ...ollowing com mands Channel Number to change the channel by its spoken number Next Channel to select the next channel Previous Channel to select the previous channel List Channel to hear a list of avai...

Page 113: ...yback you may press the VR hard key to stop playing memos You proceed by saying one of the following commands Repeat to repeat a memo Next to play the next memo Previous to play the previous memo Dele...

Page 114: ...epeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect System For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the bl...

Page 115: ...while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously...

Page 116: ...rease support rotate the handle up or down Driver s Seatback Recline To recline 1 Lean forward before lifting the handle then lean back to the desired position and release the handle 2 Lift the handle...

Page 117: ...rear Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint To lower the head restraint depress the butto...

Page 118: ...g and turns one indicator light Off after 30 minutes of continuous operation It will turn the heater and the remaining indicator light off after an additional 30 minutes of continuous operation If Low...

Page 119: ...ssenger seat lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Handle Front Passenger Seat Folded Fla...

Page 120: ...eat forward and flat Reclining Rear Seat If Equipped For additional comfort pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch Then push the seatback to a reclined position approximately...

Page 121: ...d Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly TO OPEN AND C...

Page 122: ...ce CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower the hood until it is open approxi mately 8 in 20 cm and then drop it This should secure both latches Never drive your vehic...

Page 123: ...or lights the passing lights and the fog lights The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Headlights Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the mul...

Page 124: ...ignition is turned OFF a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver s door is opened Fog Lights If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever To activate the front fog...

Page 125: ...is in any position except PARK Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn sig...

Page 126: ...e with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you This will cause the headlights to turn on at High beam and remain on until the lever is released NOTE If the multifunction...

Page 127: ...alled could cause perma nent damage to the lights or covers Before using these auxiliary lights contact your State Authorities for proper operation and use of these lights The auxiliary Off Road light...

Page 128: ...turn the light off The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward past the second detent NOTE The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a secon...

Page 129: ...operated by a switch on the control lever The lever is located on the right side of the steering column Windshield Wiper Operation Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed Wiper C...

Page 130: ...ed from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles to a cycle every second Windshield Washers To use the washer pull the control lever toward you and hold while spray is desired If the lever...

Page 131: ...wn the wipers will continue to operate CAUTION In cold weather always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine If the wiper switch is...

Page 132: ...h the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous Without a stable steering col umn you could lose control of the vehi...

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

Page 134: ...e desired speed is reached and the new speed will be set Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h speed increase Each time the lever is tapped speed increases so that tapping the leve...

Page 135: ...d lose control An accident could be the result Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding icy snow covered or slip pery To Accelerate For Passing Depress the acc...

Page 136: ...torized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle s battery The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner or sun visor designate the three different...

Page 137: ...ot run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death Programming HomeLink Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons...

Page 138: ...3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator Canadian Programming section After training a HomeLink channel if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga rage door opener was manufactur...

Page 139: ...ss the programmed HomeLink button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the device is plugged in and activates programming is complete If the device does not activate press the button...

Page 140: ...tep 3 with the following 3 Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release every two seconds cycle your hand held transmitter until HomeLink has successfully accepted the fr...

Page 141: ...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...

Page 142: ...operation NOTE The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s auth...

Page 143: ...to operate the sun roof Never allow fingers or other body parts or any object to project through the sunroof opening Injury may result Opening the Sunroof Manual Mode To open the sunroof press and ho...

Page 144: ...his is called express close During express close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof...

Page 145: ...le may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs wit...

Page 146: ...s Do not touch with wet hands Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure CAUTION Many accessories that can be p...

Page 147: ...must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery POWER INVERTER IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt 150 Watt AC power inverter is located on the rear of the cente...

Page 148: ...y if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent engine starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners ligh...

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

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

Page 151: ...uipped with four cupholders There are two cupholders located in the front There are also two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders UNDERSTANDING THE F...

Page 152: ...rtment push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the upper lid To open the lower storage compartment lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart ment a...

Page 153: ...ES Cargo Light Removable Self Recharging Flashlight If Equipped The dual function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area and part of it snaps out of the be...

Page 154: ...ccommo dates the reclining rear seat WARNING In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle Do not store th...

Page 155: ...loose and allow the child seat to come loose A child could be badly injured Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle...

Page 156: ...ld not be seated in the rear cargo area The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only not for passengers who should sit in seats and use seat belts Fold Down Speakers If Equipped Wh...

Page 157: ...n the ignition is turned OFF the wiper will automatically return to the Park position if power accessory delay is active Power acces sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door if this happens the...

Page 158: ...ain use the defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution w...

Page 159: ...nic Vehicle Information Center EVIC If Equipped 175 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 176 EVIC Functions 177 Compass Temperature Audio 178 Average Fuel Economy 178 Distance To Empty DTE 179 Elapsed T...

Page 160: ...201 Operating Instructions Voice Recognition System VR If Equipped 201 Operating Instructions Hands Free Communication UConnect If Equipped 202 Clock Setting Procedure 202 Sales Code RES AM FM Stereo...

Page 161: ...Radio Buttons 226 Play Mode 226 List Or Browse Mode 227 Satellite Radio If Equipped REN REQ RER RES REU Radios Only 229 System Activation 230 Electronic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN...

Page 162: ...236 CD DVD Maintenance 236 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 237 Climate Controls 237 Manual Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning HVAC System 237 Air Conditioning A C 241 Air Filtration System...

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

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

Page 165: ...ee an autho rized dealer 3 Electronic Throttle Control ETC Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If a problem is detected the light will come on whi...

Page 166: ...peedometer The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour and or kilometers per hour mph kph 7 Airbag Warning Light This light turns on and remains on for seven seconds as a bulb check when...

Page 167: ...e brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position have the light...

Page 168: ...for more information 14 Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions in cluding brake fluid level and parking brake appli cation If the brake light turns on it may indicate that th...

Page 169: ...the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have an accident Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped...

Page 170: ...tely 16 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed 17 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera ture Any read...

Page 171: ...transmission shift lever selection NOTE You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK 21 Odometer Trip Odometer Reset Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of th...

Page 172: ...t reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating pr...

Page 173: ...s been driven Also the cluster will display replacing the odometer trip odometer vehicle warning messages such as door gate ajar gASCAP loose gas cap Lo tIrE display toggles between Lo and tIrE when t...

Page 174: ...rily press and release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the sched uled maintenance refer to the following procedure 1 Turn t...

Page 175: ...lectronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light Traction Control System TCS Indicator Light If Equipped If this indicator light flashes during accelera tion apply as little throttle as possible While...

Page 176: ...Service the 4WD system soon When blinking The 4WD system is temporarily dis abled due to overload condition 30 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display If Equipped When the appropriate cond...

Page 177: ...onsists of the following System status Vehicle information warning message displays Personal settings customer programmable features Compass heading Outside temperature display Trip computer functions...

Page 178: ...single chime if speed is above 1 mph 1 km h Left Right Rear Door Ajar one or more with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph 1 km h Door s Ajar with a single chime if vehicle is in motion Gate Ajar w...

Page 179: ...the ignition switch to the ON position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF LOCK position NOTE If t...

Page 180: ...second window Compass Temperature Audio Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing the outside temperature and the curr...

Page 181: ...ding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will be dis played based on the current values in the DTE calcula tion and the current fuel tank le...

Page 182: ...this display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected all the vehicle s doors will unlock when the driver s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped manua...

Page 183: ...ning Headlights Off When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0 30 60 or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle Press and hold the EVIC button when in this...

Page 184: ...sec or 90 sec appears to make your selection Confirmation of Voice Commands If Equipped When ON is selected all voice commands from the UConnect system are confirmed Press and hold the EVIC button wh...

Page 185: ...Programmable Features menu press and release less than one second the EVIC button several times until Compass Variance is highlighted The Compass Variance message and the current variance zone number...

Page 186: ...Compass Yes is displayed 4 Press the EVIC button more than one second this will place the Compass in calibration mode The CAL indicator will come on continuously in the EVIC display to indicate that...

Page 187: ...On the AM FM CD 6 disc radio the time button alternates the location of the time and frequency on the display On the AM FM CD single disc radio only one of the two time or frequency is displayed Clock...

Page 188: ...ol Rotary Push the ON VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio Press the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns contin...

Page 189: ...ognition Button UConnect Hands Free Phone If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands Free Phone UConnect feature if equipped Refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect in Section 3 If your veh...

Page 190: ...low the above procedure starting at step 2 INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station one with call letters displayed The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station...

Page 191: ...ontrol knob a fifth time and FADE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control...

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

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

Page 194: ...e effective only if language supported by disc If you want to select a language not listed then scroll down and select other Enter the four digit country code using the TUNE SCROLL control knob to scr...

Page 195: ...he main title In such cases use the MENU button on the remote control to select desired title to play NOTE The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc If changes are made to these s...

Page 196: ...ns DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to Disc modes Operation Instructions DISC MODE for CD and MP3 WMA Audio Play DVD VIDEO The radio DVD player and many D...

Page 197: ...ECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number 1 6 where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when th...

Page 198: ...radio can play MP3 WMA files however acceptable MP3 WMA file recording media and formats are limited When writing MP3 WMA files pay attention to the following restrictions Supported Media Disc Types T...

Page 199: ...r CD audio or MP3 WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times If a disc contains multi formats such as CD audio and MP3 WMA tracks the radio will only play the MP3 WMA tracks on that disc Sup...

Page 200: ...medium containing MP3 WMA data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 WMA files Load...

Page 201: ...mode Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and radio will display song titles for each file Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds to return to elapsed time display...

Page 202: ...em VR If Equipped For the radio refer to Voice Recognition System VR in Section 3 For UConnect Voice Recognition System VR refer to Hands Free Communication UConnect in Section 3 Operating Instruction...

Page 203: ...s of Digital The ater Systems Inc AM FM CD DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO RER REN IF EQUIPPED NOTE The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate The REN and RER Multimedia sys...

Page 204: ...Turn on the multimedia system 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed 3 Touch the screen where User Clock is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 4 To move the hour forwa...

Page 205: ...a system 2 Touch the screen where the time is displayed The clock setting menu will appear on the screen 3 When this feature is on a check mark will appear in the box next to the words Show Time if Ra...

Page 206: ...ry Push the ON VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio Push the ON VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 3...

Page 207: ...e right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save t...

Page 208: ...nd rear speakers Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone balance and fade AM FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button To Set the Pushbutton...

Page 209: ...cs CD recordable compact discs CD R rewritable compact discs CD RW compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks Inserting Compact Disc s Gently insert one CD int...

Page 210: ...aded If the CD is not removed the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF NOTE Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertibl...

Page 211: ...e next ran domly selected track Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files however acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats a...

Page 212: ...e character extension Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files including MP3 files Discs created wi...

Page 213: ...back of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded the radio checks all files on the medium If the medium contains a lot of folders or files the radio will take more time to start playing t...

Page 214: ...E The AUX device must be turned on and the device s volume set to proper level If the AUX audio is not loud enough turn the device s volume up If the AUX audio sounds distorted turn the device s volum...

Page 215: ...ss and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new statio...

Page 216: ...urning the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using t...

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

Page 218: ...he following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or un defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Progra...

Page 219: ...button will allow you to set the clock Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes Press the TUNE SCROLL control kn...

Page 220: ...X Button Pressing the DISC AUX button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to DISC AUX mode Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or...

Page 221: ...a disc types one side is a DVD the other side is a CD should not be used and they can cause damage to the player EJECT Button Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD If you have ejected a...

Page 222: ...ss the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play This feature plays the selections on the compact disc i...

Page 223: ...o may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will result in this display With 200 files exceeding 50 fo...

Page 224: ...rates MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Frequency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG Specifi cation Sampling Frequency kHz Bit Rate kbps...

Page 225: ...ng up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next fol...

Page 226: ...s this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when the ignition is OFF Operating Instructions Hands Free Phone UConnect If Equipped Refer to Hands Fr...

Page 227: ...rtment on some vehicles Once the iPod is connected and synchronized to the vehicle s UCI system iPod may take a few seconds to connect the iPod starts charging and is ready for use by pressing radio s...

Page 228: ...and display data Use the TUNE control knob to select the next or previous track Turning it clockwise forward by one click while playing a track skips to the next track Turning it counterclockwise bac...

Page 229: ...ode to repeat the current playing track Press the SCAN button to use iPod scan mode which will play the first five seconds of each track in the current list and then forward to the next song To stop S...

Page 230: ...backwards counter clockwise to get to the track faster In List mode the radio PRESET Buttons are used as shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod Preset 1 Playlists Preset 2 Artists Preset 3 Albu...

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

Page 232: ...nic Serial Number Sirius Identification Number ESN SID 2 Your Vehicle Identification Number To access the ESN SID refer to the following steps ESN SID Access With REQ RES Radios With the ignition swit...

Page 233: ...will cause decreased performance Larger lug gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible within the loading design of the rack Do not place items directly on or above the ant...

Page 234: ...ng the INFO button will cycle the display informa tion between Artist Song Title and Composer if avail able Also pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radi...

Page 235: ...nd the radio will tune to the preset channel MUSIC TYPE Button REU Radio Pressing this button provides a Music Type list from which you can make a selection Once a selection is made you can seek up or...

Page 236: ...Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 This allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The ch...

Page 237: ...modes to Radio or CD The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following...

Page 238: ...n 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 o...

Page 239: ...ecommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning HVAC System The Manual Heating Ventilation And A...

Page 240: ...is feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets and side window demister outlets with a small amount through the defrost outlet Mix A...

Page 241: ...o the rear seat passen gers the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that the left center outlet is directed toward the right rear passenger and the right center outlet is directed toward t...

Page 242: ...ditioning performance Circulation Control Use this button to choose between outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle A lamp will illuminate when you are in recirculate mode On...

Page 243: ...temperature NOTE The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds MAX A C For maximum cooling select the air direction to either the Panel or Bi L...

Page 244: ...ter acts only on air coming from outside the vehicle it does not filter air inside the passenger com partment See the maintenance schedule for the filter change interval The air filter change interval...

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

Page 246: ...ulate on the inside of the sheet metal and may result in headliner and or electronic component damage For maximum defogging press the recirculation button until recirculate is off Summer Operation Air...

Page 247: ...e instrument panel These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR MIX or DEFROST mode The air is directed at the area of the windows through whic...

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Page 249: ...52 Extremely Cold Weather Below 20 F Or 29 C 252 If Engine Fails To Start 253 After Starting 253 Manual Transaxle If Equipped 254 5 Speed Manual Transaxle 254 Recommended Shift Speeds 255 Downshifting...

Page 250: ...ring 265 Power Steering Fluid Check 266 Parking Brake 267 Brake System 268 Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped 269 Electronic Brake Control System 272 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 272 Traction Contro...

Page 251: ...Of Tire 294 Replacement Tires 295 Tire Chains 297 Snow Tires 297 Tire Rotation Recommendations 297 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 298 Base System 301 Premium System If Equipped 303 General Infor...

Page 252: ...mon Towing Definitions 316 Trailer Hitch Classification 318 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 319 Trailer And Tongue Weight 320 Towing Requirements 321 Towing Tips 326 Recreational...

Page 253: ...quipped Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the shift lever in NEUTRAL NOTE The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pres...

Page 254: ...an automatic trans axle cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the converter and vehicle If the vehicle has a di...

Page 255: ...the ON position release the accelerator pedal and repeat the Normal Starting pro cedure WARNING Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to sta...

Page 256: ...hen the driver is not in the vehicle especially on an incline Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears As you release the clutch pedal lightly depress the accelera tor pedal Use each gear...

Page 257: ...xperience slightly higher shift efforts This is normal and not harmful to the transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy it should be upshifted as listed...

Page 258: ...this is normal and does not harm anything CAUTION Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop Shi...

Page 259: ...K NOTE If a malfunction occurs the transaxle will not shift out of PARK Battery power is required to release the brake transmission interlock system There is a remov able plug in the right side of the...

Page 260: ...ift lever in the PARK position WARNING Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle As with all vehicles you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running Befo...

Page 261: ...of the PARK position CAUTION Before moving the shift lever out of PARK you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released Otherwise dam age to the steering...

Page 262: ...until the CVT warms up in cold weather Autostick operation is activated in the DRIVE position by moving the shift lever side to side Moving the shift lever to the side will activate Autostick and shif...

Page 263: ...l not occur until it is safe for the engine However the CVT will stay in the manually selected ratio If the system detects powertrain overheating the transmission will revert to the automatic shift mo...

Page 264: ...m ESP in the Electronic Brake Control System section of this manual for additional information DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered wet or other slip pery surfa...

Page 265: ...h distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches centimeters deep will require e...

Page 266: ...ing water This will minimize wave effects Continued CAUTION Continued Driving through standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e...

Page 267: ...will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power as...

Page 268: ...ak is suspected abnormal noises are apparent and or the system is not functioning as antici pated Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho rized dealer No chemical flushes should be used in any...

Page 269: ...in the PARK position automatic transaxle or REVERSE position manual transaxle To release the parking brake apply the brake pedal pull up slightly on the lever then depress the button on the end of the...

Page 270: ...ent BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off...

Page 271: ...l make your vehicle harder to control You could have an accident Have the vehicle checked immediately Anti Lock Brake System ABS If Equipped The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake perf...

Page 272: ...e is required However the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possibl...

Page 273: ...all away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop These are all normal characteristics of ABS WARNING The Anti Lock Brake System ABS contains sophis ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptib...

Page 274: ...er to Anti Lock Brake System in this section of the manual for more information about ABS Traction Control System TCS This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels If whee...

Page 275: ...equence do not pump the brakes Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated WARNING The Brake Assist System BAS cannot...

Page 276: ...heel lift due to other factors such as road conditions leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles NOTE Anytime the ESP system is in the Full Off mode ERM is disabled Refer to Electronic...

Page 277: ...er or under steer condition Over steer when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position Under steer when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering...

Page 278: ...the normal operating mode for ESP Whenever the vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this On mode This mode should be used for most driving situations ESP should only be turned to Partial Off o...

Page 279: ...ing the ESP OFF switch for five seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running After five seconds the ESP TCS Indicator Light will illuminate and the ESP Off message will appear in the...

Page 280: ...f highway or off road use only ESP BAS Warning Light and ESP TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator The yellow ESP BAS Warning Lamp and the yellow...

Page 281: ...y The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active This is normal the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation TIRE...

Page 282: ...ruck 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 i...

Page 283: ...re based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire...

Page 284: ...tions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load X...

Page 285: ...es that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Cod...

Page 286: ...tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the ti...

Page 287: ...statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding...

Page 288: ...g table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illust...

Page 289: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 287 5...

Page 290: ...as are affected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents Underinflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in tire failure Overinfla...

Page 291: ...to a comfortable ride Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver s side B Pillar Some vehicles ma...

Page 292: ...molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately...

Page 293: ...your vehicle under maxi mum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continu...

Page 294: ...o so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specific...

Page 295: ...the first oppor tunity and reinstall it on your vehicle Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s...

Page 296: ...They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1 16 in 2 mm When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators the tire should be replaced Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at...

Page 297: ...for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure The manu facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva lent to the originals in size quality and performance when replacement is needed Refer...

Page 298: ...or death Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle U...

Page 299: ...d type to the original equipment tires Use snow tires only in sets of four failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings t...

Page 300: ...hould be corrected prior to rotation being performed TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recomme...

Page 301: ...Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to turn off The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressu...

Page 302: ...he valve stem which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni toring Sensor NOTE The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition The...

Page 303: ...mponents Receiver Module Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will i...

Page 304: ...e vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel and tire assembly 1 The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitorin...

Page 305: ...eless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev els Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver modu...

Page 306: ...ery ignition cycle for each condition that it detects In addition the EVIC will display a graphic of the pressure value s with the low tire s flashing Should a low tire condition occur on any of the f...

Page 307: ...k TPMS Message The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected The system fault will also sound a chime The EVIC wi...

Page 308: ...s or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare wheel and tire assembly 1 The compact spare...

Page 309: ...ormation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device m...

Page 310: ...turer supports the use of reformulated gasolines Properly blended reformulated gasolines will provide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blend...

Page 311: ...r change the engine oil and oil filter disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E 85 fuel MMT In Gas...

Page 312: ...ederal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance and damage the emission control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter t...

Page 313: ...period of time If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period adjust the ventilation system to force fresh outside air into the vehicle Guard against ca...

Page 314: ...le After removing the gas cap place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle s surface CAUTION A poorly f...

Page 315: ...ueled WARNING A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground while filling Loose Fuel Fille...

Page 316: ...ontains the following information Name of manufacturer Month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Vehicle Identification Number VIN Type of Vehicle Month Day and Hour of Manufactur...

Page 317: ...ur vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for oper...

Page 318: ...ual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating...

Page 319: ...sult if either rating is exceeded You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident Tongue Weight TW The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer In most c...

Page 320: ...control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are reco...

Page 321: ...Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain Engine Transmission Frontal Area Max GTW Gross Trailer Wt Max T...

Page 322: ...r vehicle Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer Failure to load tra...

Page 323: ...ailer for the first 500 miles 805 km of vehicle operation Doing so may dam age your vehicle During the first 500 miles 805 km of trailer towing limit your speed to 50 mph 80 km h Perform the maintenan...

Page 324: ...ow enough slack for turning corners Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in PARK Al...

Page 325: ...nforma tion in this section for proper tire replacement proce dures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Traile...

Page 326: ...ing dis tance When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in an accident Towing Requirements Trailer Lights and...

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

Page 328: ...ing Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control If Equipped Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads When using the speed control if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph 16 km h disengage un...

Page 329: ...NOTE Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may be recreationally towed flat towed at any legal highway speed for any distance if the manual transaxle is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the AC...

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Page 331: ...atic Transaxle Overheating 332 Jacking And Tire Changing 332 Jack Location 333 Spare Tire Stowage 333 Preparations For Jacking 333 Jacking Instructions 334 Jump Starting Procedures 338 Freeing A Stuck...

Page 332: ...will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the follo...

Page 333: ...high This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle If...

Page 334: ...til the automatic transaxle cools down enough to allow a return to the requested speed If the high speed is maintained the overheating will reoccur as before in a cyclic fashion JACKING AND TIRE CHANG...

Page 335: ...or Jacking 1 Park the vehicle on a firm level surface avoiding ice or slippery areas WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the...

Page 336: ...cle Continued WARNING Continued Always park on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raise...

Page 337: ...ound Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher 1 Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench fro...

Page 338: ...properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed WARNING Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone n...

Page 339: ...htened twice Correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft lbs 135 N m If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station...

Page 340: ...ted Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle cannot be started this way and may be damaged Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started ignite and damage the...

Page 341: ...booster battery Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dis charged battery WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact e...

Page 342: ...ck the vehicle If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved by a rocking motion Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift...

Page 343: ...n a flatbed truck all four wheels off the ground All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles must be towed on a flatbed truck all four wheels off the ground CAUTION DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an autom...

Page 344: ...rear suspension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position...

Page 345: ...Inspection And Maintenance Programs 347 Replacement Parts 348 Dealer Service 349 Maintenance Procedures 349 Engine Oil 349 Engine Oil Filter 352 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 352 Maintenance Free Battery...

Page 346: ...orrosion 368 Fuses 374 Integrated Power Module IPM 374 Vehicle Storage 377 Replacement Bulbs 377 Bulb Replacement 378 Headlamps 378 Fog Lights 380 Tail Lights Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights Repla...

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

Page 348: ...d 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 econom...

Page 349: ...I system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If...

Page 350: ...iced or had a battery failure or replacement you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routi...

Page 351: ...t about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engine...

Page 352: ...gh end of the range Adding 1 qt 1L of oil when the reading is at the low end of the indicated range will result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator range CAUTION Do not overfill the engi...

Page 353: ...oil viscosity grade for your engine Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num ber should not be used Synthetic Engine Oils You may us...

Page 354: ...quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR engine oil filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule i...

Page 355: ...ny other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts Don t allow cable clamps to touch each other Continued WARNING Continued Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and l...

Page 356: ...sion should also be checked at this time WARNING Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi tioning system Some unapproved refrigerants are flammab...

Page 357: ...opera tion and to protect against rust and wear Prior to the application of any lubricant the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit after lubricating excess oil and grease shou...

Page 358: ...hield washer solvent only not radiator antifreeze WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Care must be exercised when filling or working...

Page 359: ...sion control device Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con verter will not require maintenance However it is im portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operati...

Page 360: ...ool Service including a tune up to manufacturers specifica tions should be obtained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when...

Page 361: ...on of bugs leaves etc If dirty clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub ber cracking tears c...

Page 362: ...e coolant and may plug the radiator Continued CAUTION Continued This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant anti freeze Use of Propylene Glycol based engine c...

Page 363: ...cooling system Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is...

Page 364: ...To prevent ingestion by ani mals or children do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground If ingested by a child conta...

Page 365: ...n the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle If engine coolant antifreeze needs to be added the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing If frequent engine...

Page 366: ...should be checked when performing under hood services or immediately if the brake system warning light is on Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap If necessary...

Page 367: ...ult in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking You could have an accident Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid ca...

Page 368: ...t in a complete transmission failure Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in this sec tion for the correct fluid type Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be che...

Page 369: ...aminated with water the fluid should be changed immediately Rear Drive Assembly RDA AWD 4WD Models Only Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturer s recommended fluid Refer to Fluids Lubricants and...

Page 370: ...m Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo graphic locations and usage Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice and those th...

Page 371: ...s 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 MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film s...

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

Page 373: ...are Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather upholstery Your leather uph...

Page 374: ...e material to clean the lenses Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial household type glass cleaner Never use an abrasive type...

Page 375: ...astic 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 Sea...

Page 376: ...ocation of the IPM Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 Empty Empty 2 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD 4WD ECU Feed 3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed 4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed OCM Cavity Cartrid...

Page 377: ...0 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed 19 20 Amp Yellow PWR Amp 1 Amp 2 Feed Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 20 15 Amp Lt Blue IOD Feed Radio 21 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod Siren If Equ...

Page 378: ...30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed 35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washer Control Smart Glass If Equipped 37 25 Amp Natural Diesel Fuel Heater...

Page 379: ...fuse in the Power Distribution Center labeled IOD Ignition Off Draw Disconnect the negative cable from the battery REPLACEMENT BULBS All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base b...

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

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

Page 382: ...h the bulb with your fingers Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life Fog Lights 1 Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout 2 Rotate bulb and connector...

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

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

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

Page 386: ...mbly See your authorized dealer for replacement Off Road Light 1 Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the housing 2 Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the housing and rotate it int...

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

Page 388: ...th Filter 2 0L and 2 4L Engine SAE 5W 20 API Certified 4 5 Quarts 4 26 Liters Cooling System 2 0L and 2 4L Engine MOPAR Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula 7 2 Quarts 6 8 Liters Incl...

Page 389: ...id Organic Additive Technology Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 6395 Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grad...

Page 390: ...or equivalent non synthetic product Power Transfer Unit PTU MOPAR Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 80W 90 API GL 5 or equivalent non synthetic product Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 SAE J1703 should be use...

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

Page 392: ...dividual using any automotive part that has been certified pursuant to U S EPA or in the State of Califor nia California Air Resources Board regulations MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator s...

Page 393: ...d oil change If this scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under Oil Change Required in Use Factor...

Page 394: ...ights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines Check the manual transmission fluid level CAUTION Failure to pe...

Page 395: ...r vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning f...

Page 396: ...lter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary...

Page 397: ...ge the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires If using your vehicle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the...

Page 398: ...cessary Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert op...

Page 399: ...ansfer unit PTU fluid Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following police taxi fleet or frequent trailer towing Flush and replace the engine coolan...

Page 400: ...e the air conditioning filter Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code...

Page 401: ...r Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 90 000 Miles 150 000 km or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Rotate tires...

Page 402: ...or any of the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained speeds durin...

Page 403: ...cessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 114 000 Miles 190 000 km...

Page 404: ...nds and boot seals replace if necessary Replace the spark plugs except 2 4L PZEV Replace rear drive assembly RDA fluid Replace power transfer unit PTU fluid Change the automatic transmission fluid and...

Page 405: ...cessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Replace the air conditioning filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 138 000 Miles 230 000 km...

Page 406: ...the following trailer towing snow plowing heavy loading taxi police delivery service commercial service off road desert operation or more than 50 of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot wea...

Page 407: ...G You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a...

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Page 409: ...ests 409 If You Need Assistance 409 Chrysler LLC Customer Center 410 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 410 In Mexico Contact 410 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 411 Se...

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

Page 411: ...of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a re...

Page 412: ...ion to the manufacturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification...

Page 413: ...n three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Contract National Customer Hot line at 1 800 521 9922 The manufacturer w...

Page 414: ...e MOPAR PARTS Mopar fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized dealer They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United Stat...

Page 415: ...Recalls 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa Ontario K1B 3V9 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below Visa Mas tercard American Ex...

Page 416: ...nd engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler LLC vehicles Included are starting operating emergency and main tenance procedures as well as specifications capabili ties and safety...

Page 417: ...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 418: ...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 high...

Page 419: ...INDEX 10...

Page 420: ...ntenance 57 Airbag Side 55 Airbag Window Side Curtain 49 55 Alarm Light 168 Alarm System Security Alarm 19 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 8 Antenna Satellite Radio 231 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 359...

Page 421: ...on Interlock 257 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 68 Bulb Replacement 377 378 Bulbs Light 377 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 386 Capacities Fluid 386 Caps Filler Fuel 312 Oil Engine 345 351...

Page 422: ...ch 364 Clutch Fluid 364 Coin Holder 150 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 236 Compact Spare Tire 292 Compass Variance 182 Connector UCI 224 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 224 Console 150 Contract Service...

Page 423: ...nshifting 255 Driver s Seat Back Tilt 114 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 262 Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 263 Electric Remote Mirrors 77 Electrical Power Outlets 144 Electronic Brake...

Page 424: ...ction 350 Oil Synthetic 351 Overheating 330 Temperature Gauge 168 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 56 Event Data Recorder 58 Exhaust Gas Caution 35 69 311 356 357 Exhaust System 356 Fabric Care 371...

Page 425: ...308 Filler Cap Gas Cap 312 Gasoline 307 Gauge 163 Light 164 Octane Rating 307 Requirements 307 Tank Capacity 386 Fuel System Caution 314 Fueling 312 Fuses 374 Garage Door Opener HomeLink 134 Gas Cap F...

Page 426: ...78 Switch 121 Heated Seats 116 Hitches Trailer Towing 318 HomeLink Garage Door Opener Transmitter 134 Hood Release 119 Ignition 12 Key 12 Ignition Key Removal 12 Immobilizer Sentry Key 16 20 Infant Re...

Page 427: ...lder Belts 37 Latches Hood 119 Lead Free Gasoline 307 Life of Tires 294 Liftgate Sedan 34 Liftgate Window Wiper Washer 154 Light Bulbs 377 Lights 70 121 Airbag 54 57 70 164 Alarm 168 Anti Lock 165 Bac...

Page 428: ...m 168 Tire Pressure Monitoring TPMS 169 Traction Control 275 Turn Signal 121 123 381 Voltage 163 Warning Instrument Cluster Description 163 Loading Vehicle 314 315 Capacities 315 Tires 284 Locks Child...

Page 429: ...or Tire Pressure System 298 Mopar Parts 348 412 Multi Function Control Lever 121 New Vehicle Break In Period 68 Occupant Restraints 36 Octane Rating Gasoline Fuel 307 Odometer 171 Trip 169 171 Oil Cha...

Page 430: ...ading Information 284 Power Door Locks 27 Mirrors 77 Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outlet 144 Steering 265 266 Sunroof 140 Transfer Unit 368 Windows 32 Power Steering Fluid 388 Power Transfer Unit 368 P...

Page 431: ...placement Keys 17 Replacement Parts 348 Replacement Tires 295 Reporting Safety Defects 412 Restraints Child 60 66 Restraints Infant 61 Restraints Occupant 36 Retractable Cargo Area Cover 152 Roll Over...

Page 432: ...ty Alarm Theft Alarm 19 Selection of Oil 350 Sentry Key Immobilizer 16 20 Sentry Key Programming 18 Sentry Key Replacement 17 Service Assistance 409 Service Contract 411 Service Manuals 413 Setting th...

Page 433: ...f 140 Sun Visor Extension 79 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 48 Synthetic Engine Oil 351 Tachometer 165 Taillights 381 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 168 331 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 64 Th...

Page 434: ...97 Safety 279 288 Sizes 281 Snow Tires 297 Spare Tire 333 Spinning 293 Tread Wear Indicators 294 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 320 Towing 316 24 Hour Towing Assistance 94 Disabled Vehicle 341 Guide 319...

Page 435: ...24 UConnect Hands Free Phone 79 Understanding Your Instrument Panel 161 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 414 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 224 Universal Transmitter 134 Unleaded Gasoline 307 V...

Page 436: ...Driving Through 263 Wheel and Wheel Trim 370 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 370 Wind Buffeting 143 Window Airbag Side Curtain 49 55 Window Fogging 244 Windows 32 Power 32 Windshield Washers 127 128 Windshi...

Page 437: ...nection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets...

Page 438: ...nection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets...

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