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Grand Cherokee

Chrysler Group LLC

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

2012 Gr

and Cher

12WK742-126-AA

First Edition

Printed in U.S.A.

2 0 1 2

SRT8

Summary of Contents for Grand Cherokee SRT8 2012

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

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

Page 3: ...HICLE 9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 459 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 537 10 INDEX 547 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

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

Page 6: ... information it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc ing and remain with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has factory trained tech nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts and cares about your satisfaction ROLLOVER WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Thi...

Page 7: ...r crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Always buckle up HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle s equipment The deta...

Page 8: ...6 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 9: ...Vehicle Identification Number VIN is found on a plate located on the left front corner of the instrument panel pad visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield This number also is stamped into the right front body behind the right front seat Move the right front seat forward to allow better viewing of the stamped VIN This number also appears on the Automobile Infor mation Disclosure ...

Page 10: ...HICLE MODIFICATIONS ALTERATIONS WARNING Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death Right Front Body VIN Location 8 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 11: ...nition 14 Key In Ignition Reminder 16 䡵 Sentry Key威 16 Replacement Keys 17 Customer Key Programming 18 General Information 18 䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm If Equipped 18 Rearming The System 19 To Arm The System 19 To Disarm The System 20 Tamper Alert 21 䡵 Illuminated Entry 21 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry RKE 22 To Unlock The Doors 23 To Lock The Doors 24 2 ...

Page 12: ...s Enter N Go 35 䡵 Windows 40 Power Windows 40 Wind Buffeting 43 䡵 Liftgate 43 Liftgate Flipper Glass 44 Power Liftgate If Equipped 45 䡵 Occupant Restraints 48 Lap Shoulder Belts 51 Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 52 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure 56 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage 57 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions 57 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equi...

Page 13: ...Restraint System SRS Air Bags 67 Advanced Front Air Bag Features 69 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls 73 Event Data Recorder EDR 81 Child Restraints 82 䡵 Engine Break In Recommendations 94 䡵 Safety Tips 95 Transporting Passengers 95 Exhaust Gas 96 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 97 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 99 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING...

Page 14: ... The Wireless Ignition Node WIN operates similar to an ignition switch It has four operating positions three of which are detented and one spring loaded The detented positions are OFF ACC and ON RUN The START position is a spring loaded momentary contact position When released from the START position the switch automatically returns to the detented ON RUN position NOTE With the Keyless Enter N Go ...

Page 15: ...to the vehicle on the driver s side should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead The emergency key is also for locking the glove box You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking NOTE Entering a vehicle using the emergency key with the theft alarm armed will result in the alarm sounding Insert the Key Fob even if the Key Fob battery is dead into the ignition switch...

Page 16: ...position OFF ACC RUN Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information NOTE If you try to remove the Key Fob before you place the shift lever in PARK it may become trapped temporar ily in the ignition switch If this occurs rotate the key to the right slightly then remove the Key Fob as described If a malfunction occurs the system wil...

Page 17: ... to remove the Key Fob while in this condition damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module Only remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking the doors Continued CAUTION Continued Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either Jump Start the vehicle Charge the battery WARNING When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Never leave children...

Page 18: ...NOTE The Key In Ignition reminder only sounds when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition position With the Keyless Enter N Go feature opening the driv er s door when the vehicle s ignition switch is placed in ACC or ON RUN engine stopped will cause the re minder chime to sound Refer to Starting Procedures in Starting And Operating for further information SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immo...

Page 19: ... Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation vehicle running for longer than 10 sec onds it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics Should this occur have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer CAUTION The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compat ible with some after market remote starting systems Use of these systems may result in vehic...

Page 20: ...ing all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the authorized dealer Customer Key Programming Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any...

Page 21: ... the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself To Arm The System Follow these steps to arm the theft alarm 1 Remove the key from the ignition system refer to Starting Procedures in Starting And Operating for further information For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N...

Page 22: ...ycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter N Go press the Keyless Enter N Go Start Stop button requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter N Go insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position NOTE The driver s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on the RK...

Page 23: ...ry is reconnected the exterior lights will flash the horn will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm Tamper Alert If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence the horn will sound three times and the exterior lights blink 3 times when you unlock the doors Check the vehicle for tampering ILLUMINATED ENTRY The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Rem...

Page 24: ...te the panic alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft 20 m using a hand held Key Fob with RKE transmitter The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system NOTE Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into the ignition switch disables the system from responding to any button presses from that RKE transmitter Driving at speeds 5 mph 8 km h and above disa...

Page 25: ... Understanding Your In strument Panel for further information Flash Lamps With Lock This feature will cause the turn signal lamps to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter This feature can be turned on or off To change the current setting refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strum...

Page 26: ...To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release When the Panic Alarm is on the headlights turn on the park lamps 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 unless you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a second time or ...

Page 27: ...the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board 1 Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand Emergency Key Removal 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 ...

Page 28: ...d replace the battery When replacing the battery match the sign on the battery to the sign on the inside of the battery clip located on the back cover Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers Skin oils may cause battery deterioration If you touch a battery clean it with rubbing alcohol Inserting Emergency Key Into Slot Separating RKE Transmitter 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHIC...

Page 29: ...er fails to operate from a normal distance check for these two conditions 1 A weak battery in the RKE transmitter The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years 2 Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower airport transmitter and some mobile or CB radios REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter to start the engin...

Page 30: ...led from previous remote start event Vehicle theft alarm not active Ignition in Off position for Keyless Enter N Go vehicle WARNING Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon oxide CO which is odorless and colorless Car bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled Keep Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters away ...

Page 31: ...r Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec onds The vehicle doors will lock the parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice if programmed Then the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle NOTE If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low the vehicle will start and t...

Page 32: ...tton on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm if equipped Then prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle press and release the START STOP button If the START STOP button is not present insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON RUN position NOTE For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter N Go feature the ignition switch mus...

Page 33: ...omfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC For more information on Remote Start Comfort System operation refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features SETUP in Understanding Your Instrument Panel DOOR LOCKS The power door locks can be manually locked or un locked from inside the vehicle by using the doo...

Page 34: ...ously or fatally injured Chil dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each front door panel Press the switch to lock...

Page 35: ...icle speed is above 15 mph 24 km h 6 The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature If Equipped If Auto Unlock is enabled this feature will unlock all the doors when the driver s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in PARK or NEUTRAL Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal ...

Page 36: ... System 1 Open the rear door 2 Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door Child Protection Door Lock Location 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 37: ...de door handle KEYLESS ENTER N GO The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle s Remote Keyless Entry RKE system and a feature of Keyless Enter N Go This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons NOTE Passive Entry may be programmed ON OFF refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Se...

Page 38: ...s To Unlock From The Driver s Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft 1 5 m of the driver s door handle grab the driver s front door handle to unlock the driver s door automatically The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked NOTE If Unlock All Doors 1st Press is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver s front door handle To ...

Page 39: ...mitter inside your vehicle the Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if there is no Key Fob present in the ignition If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters If...

Page 40: ...t Press is programmed in EVIC all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in EVIC the liftgate and Flipper glass will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate For further information refer to Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your In strument Panel Li...

Page 41: ...ton you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors using either Passive Entry door handle This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE transmitter lock button or...

Page 42: ...he front passenger and rear passenger door windows The win dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON RUN or ACC position The power window switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature Power Window Switches 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 43: ...ou want the window to stop The power window switches remain active for 10 min utes after the ignition has been turned OFF Opening either front door will cancel this feature Auto Up Feature With Anti Pinch Protection Driver And Front Passenger Door Only Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent release and the window will go up automatically To stop the window from going all the way ...

Page 44: ...etely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed 2 Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open Window Lockout Button The Window Lockout button on the driver s door allows you to disable the window controls on th...

Page 45: ...occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting LIFTGATE To open the liftgate pull up on the handle and lift Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your pas sengers could be injured by these fu...

Page 46: ... rear wiper blade while the flipper glass is open NOTE If a malfunction to the liftgate latch should occur an emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the liftgate The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed through a snap in cover located on the liftgate trim panel WARNING Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your pa...

Page 47: ...ot be used to open the liftgate To operate the power liftgate manually in the open direction pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put liftgate into manual mode When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is pressed two times the turn signals will flash twice to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing if Flash Lamps with Lock i...

Page 48: ...es If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position provided it meets sufficient resistance There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position The power liftgate must be in the full open positi...

Page 49: ...on of an obstruction WARNING Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison ous exhaust gases into your vehicle You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle If you are required to drive with the liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed Do not use the recircu...

Page 50: ... belts incorporate pretensioners that may enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event All seat belt systems except the driver s include Automatic Locking Retractors ALRs which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat if...

Page 51: ...fants in that position Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly see section on Child Restraints should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt positioning booster seats Older children who do not use child restraints or belt positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind...

Page 52: ...Phone numbers are provided under ⴖIf You Need Assistanceⴖ WARNING Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions the air bags won t deploy at all Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front A...

Page 53: ...ppen far away from home or on your own street Research has shown that seat belts save lives and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times...

Page 54: ...seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In an accident people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allo...

Page 55: ...l out the belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap 3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Latch Plate Latch Plate to Buckle 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 ...

Page 56: ...elt that is worn under your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in an accident increasing head and neck injury A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries Ribs aren t as strong as shoulder bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from...

Page 57: ...t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones but across your abdomen Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug A twisted belt will not protect you properly In a collision it could even cut into you Be sure the belt is straight If you can t straighten a belt in your vehicle take it to your authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed 5 Position the shoulder belt o...

Page 58: ...st be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 in 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immed...

Page 59: ...ed by pulling downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is locked into position NOTE The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing the release button To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched pull downward on the shoulder belt anchorage until it is ...

Page 60: ...und as the belt retracts Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort ably wrap around the occupant s mid section Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ALR If Equipped In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to re...

Page 61: ...ctor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re tractor ALR feature or any other seat belt func tion is not working properly when checked ac cording to the procedures in the Service Manual Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Man...

Page 62: ...in an accident Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re straint Controller ORC Like the air bags the preten sioners are single use items A deployed pretensioner ...

Page 63: ...occupant s head and the AHR This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts NOTE The Active Head Restraints AHR may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact However if during a front impact a secondary rear impact occurs the AHR may deploy based on the sever ity and type of the impact Active...

Page 64: ...Active Head Restraints AHR If the Active Head Restraints are triggered in an accident you must reset the head restraint on the driver s and front passenger seat You can recognize when the Active Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they have moved forward as shown in step three of the resetting procedure 1 Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat 2 Position the hands on the top of t...

Page 65: ...1 Downward Movement 2 Rearward Movement 3 Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha nism 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 ...

Page 66: ...front passenger BeltAlert威 to fasten their seat belts If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened The BeltAlert威 warning sequence begins within 60 sec onds of the vehicle speed over 5 mph 8 km h by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime Once the sequence starts i...

Page 67: ... cargo is properly stowed BeltAlert威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps NOTE The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being cycled to the ON RUN position Chrysler Group LLC does not recom mend deactivating BeltAlert威 1 With the ignition in the OFF position buckle the driver s seat belt 2 Cycle the ignition to th...

Page 68: ...commend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt 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 there is an accident Seat Belt ...

Page 69: ...er and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel The passenger s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers NOTE These air bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bag...

Page 70: ...Bag Inflatable Curtains SABIC to protect the driver front and rear passengers sitting next to a window The SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags are located ...

Page 71: ...senger air bags This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller ORC which may receive information from the front impact sensors The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment This low output is used in less severe collisions A higher energy output is used for more s...

Page 72: ...ut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights stereos citizen band radios etc Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags SAB Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact The Supplemental Seat Mounted Side Air Bag is marked with an air bag label sewn into th...

Page 73: ...air bags may offer side impact and vehicle roll over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side impact head injuries The curtains deploy down ward covering both windows on the impact side Supplemental Side Air ...

Page 74: ...ental Seat Mounted Side Air Bags and SABIC air bags during impacts that require side air bag occupant protection WARNING If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain SABIC do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC The area where the SABIC is located should re main free from any obstructions Do not use acces...

Page 75: ...h seat belts and pretensioners Advanced Front Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im proved protection for the driver and front passenger Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller ORC The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle The ORC determines if de...

Page 76: ...ll not deploy in all side collisions Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and type of collision Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci dents and also are needed to help keep you in position a...

Page 77: ...unction WARNING Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru ment panel could mean you won t have the air bags to protect you in a collision If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on stays on after you start the vehicle or if it comes on as you drive have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Ai...

Page 78: ...uires the side air bags to inflate based on the severity and type of collision Based on the severity and type of collision the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered releasing a quantity of non toxic gas The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds The side air bag move...

Page 79: ...er the pretensioners and or SAB and SABIC air bags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts front and side impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response to certain impact events Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment if the communication network remains intact and the pow...

Page 80: ...nent and normally heal quickly However if you haven t healed significantly within a few days or if you have any blistering see your doctor immediately As the air bags deflate you may see some smoke like particles The particles are a normal by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag inflation These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you ...

Page 81: ...uld cause it to fail when you need it You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel Do not modify the front bumper vehicle body structure or add aftermarket side steps or running boards It is dangerous t...

Page 82: ...tact your autho rized dealer Air Bag Warning Light You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision The Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free If any of the following occurs have an authorized dealer service ...

Page 83: ...le dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data...

Page 84: ... a rear seat if available According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child Use the restraint that is ...

Page 85: ...le by the lap shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint an chorage system Refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH WARNING Rearward facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position Improper installation can lead to f...

Page 86: ...aint seats pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough allowance to pass it through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle Then pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the retractor Allow the belt to return into the retractor pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint For additional information refer to Autom...

Page 87: ...er to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH The belt positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs 18 kg but who are still too small to fit the vehicle s seat belts properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a belt positioning booster seat The child and belt positioning b...

Page 88: ...horages are to be introduced over a period of years child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle s seat belts Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail able for some time For some older child restraints many child restraint manufacturers offer ...

Page 89: ...that two seats share a com mon lower anchorage If you are installing LATCH compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s seat belt for the outboard position but you must use the vehicle s seat belt at the center position If your child restraints are not LATCH compatible you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle s sea...

Page 90: ...tersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces In addition there are top tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back this will expose the top tether strap anchorages Latch Anchorages Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access To...

Page 91: ... and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap First loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars pushing aside the seat cover material Then locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seat where you...

Page 92: ... seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor ALR to secure a Child Restraint System CRS These types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt 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 al...

Page 93: ...c Locking mode 2 Finally pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary To attach a child restraint tether strap For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts the rear center seat position has an armrest tether...

Page 94: ...on the back of the seat For the outboard seating positions route the tether under the head re straints and attach the hook to the top tether anchor located on the back of the seat To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back this will expose the top tether strap anchorages Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached Pulling ...

Page 95: ...Top Tether Strap Anchorage Located on Seatback Top Tether Strap Mounting 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 ...

Page 96: ...and attach the hook to the top tether anchorage located on the back of the seat behind the gap panel Please note the top tether anchor ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured...

Page 97: ...our Vehicle CAUTION Never use Non Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result NOTE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA WARNIN...

Page 98: ... vehicle in or out of the area If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle Set the blower at high speed If you are required to drive with the trunk liftgate open make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed DO NOT use the recirculation mode The...

Page 99: ...is any question regarding belt or retractor condition replace the belt Air Bag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the light is not lit during starting see your authorized dealer If the light stays on flickers or comes on while driving have the system checked by an autho rized dealer Defroster...

Page 100: ...s will reduce the size of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals Continued WARNING Continued Check mounting of mats on a regular basis Al ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Ob jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing...

Page 101: ...per cold inflation pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Door Latches Check for positive closing latching and locking Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel engine coolant oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are detected or ...

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Page 103: ...utomatic Dimming Mirrors If Equipped 109 Outside Power Mirrors 109 Heated Mirrors If Equipped 110 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors 110 Sun Visor Extension 111 䡵 Uconnect Phone If Equipped 111 Operation 113 Phone Call Features 120 Uconnect Phone Features 123 Advanced Phone Connectivity 128 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone 130 General Information 141 3 ...

Page 104: ...al Front Seats Forward Rearward Adjustment 160 Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment Recline 161 Front Passenger Seat Fold Flat Feature If Equipped 162 Heated Seats If Equipped 162 Ventilated Seats If Equipped 165 Head Restraints 166 60 40 Split Rear Seat 170 Reclining Rear Seat 172 䡵 Driver Memory Seat If Equipped 173 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To M...

Page 105: ... Lights If Equipped 182 Automatic Headlight Leveling HID Headlights Only 182 Headlight Delay 182 Parking Lights And Panel Lights 183 Fog Lights If Equipped 183 Interior Lights 184 Ambient Light Color Control If Equipped 185 Lights On Reminder 185 Battery Saver 185 Front Map Reading Lights 186 Ambient Light 187 Multifunction Lever 187 Turn Signals 188 Lane Change Assist 188 Flash To Pass 188 High L...

Page 106: ...d Steering Wheel If Equipped 196 䡵 Electronic Speed Control 198 To Activate 199 To Set A Desired Speed 199 To Deactivate 199 To Resume Speed 200 To Vary The Speed Setting 200 To Accelerate For Passing 200 䡵 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC If Equipped 201 Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Operation 204 Activating Adaptive Cruise Control ACC 204 To Activate 205 To Set A Desired ACC Speed 206 To Cancel 207 To ...

Page 107: ...arksense威 Sensors 229 Parksense威 Warning Display 229 Parksense威 Display 230 Enabling And Disabling Parksense威 233 Service The Parksense威 Rear Park Assist System 234 Cleaning The Parksense威 System 234 Parksense威 System Usage Precautions 235 䡵 Parkview威 Rear Back Up Camera If Equipped 237 Turning Parkview威 On Or Off With Navigation Multimedia Radio 239 Turning Parkview威 On Or Off Without Navigation ...

Page 108: ...Sunroof If Equipped 251 Opening Sunroof Express 252 Closing Sunroof Express 252 Pinch Protect Feature 252 Pinch Protect Override 252 Venting Sunroof Express 252 Sunshade Operation 253 Wind Buffeting 253 Sunroof Maintenance 253 Ignition Off Operation 253 䡵 Command View Sunroof With Power Shade If Equipped 254 Opening Sunroof Express 255 Opening Sunroof Manual Mode 255 Closing Sunroof Express 255 Cl...

Page 109: ...losed 257 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets 258 䡵 Power Inverter If Equipped 262 䡵 Cupholders 264 䡵 Storage 265 Glove Compartment 265 Door Storage 266 Center Console 266 䡵 Cargo Area Features 268 Rechargeable Flashlight 268 Cargo Storage Bins 269 Retractable Cargo Area Cover If Equipped 271 Cargo Tie Down Hooks 272 䡵 Rear Window Features 274 Rear Window Wiper Washer 274 Rear Window Defroster 275 䡵 Roof L...

Page 110: ...on will illuminate to indicate when the dim ming feature is activated The mirror is twisted on the windshield button counterclockwise and requires no tools for mounting CAUTION To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean Automatic Dimming Mirror 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURE...

Page 111: ...s Folding Feature All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage The hinges have three detent positions full forward full rearward and normal Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors If Equipped The drivers outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be tu...

Page 112: ...le for further information Heated Mirrors If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur ther information Illuminated Vanity Mirrors To access an illuminated vanity mirror flip down one of the visors Lift the cover to reveal the mir...

Page 113: ...rk or Dial ѧ 248 555 1212 Your mobile phone s audio is transmitted through your vehi cle s audio system the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect Phone NOTE The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 Hands Free Profile Ver sion 0 96 or higher See the Uconnect website for supported phones For Uconnect customer support visit the following webs...

Page 114: ...he vehicle s Uconnect Phone The Uconnect Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system Only one linked or paired mobile phone can be used with the system at a time The system is available in English Spanish or French languages WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use All attention should be kept on the ...

Page 115: ... as CELL or caller ID on certain radios Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone menu structure Voice commands are required after most Uconnect Phone prompts You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options Prior to giving a voice command one must wait for the beep which follows the Ready ...

Page 116: ...he button and follow the audible prompts for directions Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the button on the radio control head Cancel Command At any prompt after the beep you can say Cancel and you will be returned to the main menu However in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu Pair Link Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect Phone ...

Page 117: ...wever at any given time only one mobile phone can be in use connected to your Uconnect System The priority allows the Uconnect Phone to know which mobile phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the vehicle at the same time For example if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle the Uconnect Phone will use the priority three mobile phone when you make a call You can ...

Page 118: ... dial the corresponding phone number which may appear in the display of certain radios Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook NOTE Adding names to the Uconnect Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say Phonebook New Entry When prompted say the name of the new entry Use of long names helps the Voice Command a...

Page 119: ...ries from your mobile phone s phonebook Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature See Uconnect website for supported phones To call a name from the Uconnect Phonebook or downloaded Phonebook follow the procedure in Call by Saying a Name section Automatic download and update if supported begins as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is made to t...

Page 120: ...y Phonebook Edit Entry You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit Next choose the number designation home work mobile or other that you wish to edit When prompted recite the new phone number for the phonebook entry that you are editing After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phoneb...

Page 121: ...press the button while the Uconnect Phone is playing the desired entry and say Delete After you enter the name the Uconnect Phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete home work mobile other or all Say the designation you wish to delete Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited Delete Erase A...

Page 122: ... Uconnect Phone will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call The selected number will be dialed Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if the feature s are available on your mobile service plan For example if your mobile service plan provides three way calling this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone Check with you...

Page 123: ... make a second call while you are currently on a call press the button and say Dial or Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress To go back to the first call refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section To combine two calls refer to Conference Call in this section Place Retrieve A Call From Hold To p...

Page 124: ...ctive call s will be terminated and if there is a call on hold it will become the new active call If the active call is terminated by the phone far end a call on hold may not become active automatically This is cell phone dependent To bring the call back from hold press and hold the button until you hear a single beep Redial Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep s...

Page 125: ...guage Selection To change the language that the Uconnect Phone is using Press the button to begin After the Ready prompt and the following beep say the name of the language you wish to switch to English Espanol or Francais Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the language selection After selecting one of the languages all prompts and voice commands will be in that language NOTE After ...

Page 126: ...re 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 mobile service and area If supported this number may be programmable on some systems To do this press the button and say Setup followed by Emergency The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phon...

Page 127: ...llowed by Towing Assistance Paging To learn how to page refer to Working 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 Phone Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail refer to Working with Automated Systems Working With Automated Systems This method is used in instances where o...

Page 128: ...call and then press the 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 Phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry as tones over the phone NOTE You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone network configurations This is normal Some paging and voice ...

Page 129: ...or network signal strength phone battery strength etc Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect Phone while dialing via the mobile phone keypad the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 mobile phone the audio will be played through your vehicl...

Page 130: ... the call To transfer an ongoing call from your Uconnect Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect Phone or vice versa press the button and say Transfer Call Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone Your mobile phone can be paired with many different electronic devices but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time If you would like to connect...

Page 131: ...Select Phone and follow the prompts You can also press the button at any time while the list is being played and then choose the phone that you wish to select The selected phone will be used for the next phone call If the selected phone is not available the Uconnect Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near approximately within 30 ft 9 m the vehicle Delete Uconnect P...

Page 132: ...Training System Training or Start Voice Training command You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect Phone For best results the Voice Training session should be com pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated...

Page 133: ...e smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather condition Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English French and Spanish ac cents the system may not always work for some When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail or when sending a page at the end of speaking the digit string make sure to say Send Storing names in the phonebook when the...

Page 134: ... setting low to medium vehicle speed low road noise smooth road surface fully closed windows dry weather conditions and operation from the driver s seat Performance such as audio clarity echo and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network and not the Uconnect Phone Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in vehicle audio volume In a convertible vehicle syst...

Page 135: ...essage for you After reading a message you can Reply or Forward the message using Uconnect Phone Send Messages You can send messages using Uconnect Phone To send a new message Press the button After the Ready prompt and the following beep say SMS Send or Send Message You can either say the message you wish to send or say List Messages There are 20 preset messages To send a message press the button...

Page 136: ...I love you 8 Call me 9 Call me later 10 Thanks 11 See You in 15 minutes 12 I am on my way 13 I ll be late 14 Are you there yet 15 Where are we meeting 16 Can this wait 17 Bye for now 18 When can we meet 19 Send number to call 20 Start without me 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 137: ...nge it Bluetooth威 Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect Phone When this happens the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off on Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode Power Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position or after a language change you must wait at least...

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Page 141: ...ve six seven eight nine star plus pound add location all Voice Commands Primary Alternate s call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 ...

Page 142: ...ring pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate s return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistance transfer call Uconnect Tutorial try again voice training work yes 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 143: ...e Command system allows you to control your AM FM radio satellite radio disc player and a memo recorder NOTE Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used only in sa...

Page 144: ...commands are universal and can be used from any menu All other commands can be used depending upon the active application When using this system you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume The system will best recognize your speech if the win dows are closed and the heater air conditioning fan is set to low At any point if the system does not recognize one of your commands you will be...

Page 145: ...o the radio mode Disc to switch to the disc mode Memo to switch to the memo recorder Setup to switch to system setup Radio AM To switch to the AM band say AM or Radio AM In this mode you may say the following commands Frequency to change the frequency Next Station to select the next station Previous Station to select the previous station Radio Menu to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch t...

Page 146: ...nnel Menu Radio to switch to the radio menu Main Menu to switch to the main menu Disc To switch to the disc mode say Disc In this mode you may say the following commands Track to change the track Next Track to play the next track Previous Track to play the previous track Main Menu to switch to the main menu Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode say Memo In this mode you may say the following c...

Page 147: ...ous memo Delete to delete a memo Delete All to delete all memos Setup To switch to system setup you may say on of the following Change to setup Switch to system setup Change to setup Main menu setup or Switch to setup In this mode you may say the following commands Language English Language French Language Spanish Tutorial Voice Training NOTE Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice Command b...

Page 148: ...For best results the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked engine running all windows closed and the blower fan switched off This procedure may be repeated with a new user The system will adapt to the last trained voice only BLIND SPOT MONITORING IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring BSM system uses two radar based sensors located inside the rear bumper fascia to de...

Page 149: ...ection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approxi mately 6 mph 10 km h or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas NOTE The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detection zones The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer Therefore visually verify the a...

Page 150: ... located with foreign objects bum per stickers bicycle racks etc The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an audible chime alert and reducing the radio volume Refer to Modes Of Operation for further information Sensor Location Driver Side Shown Warning Light Location 148 UNDERST...

Page 151: ...r front while driving to see if an alert is necessary The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle Side Monitoring 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 ...

Page 152: ...ou pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 10 mph 16 km h and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1 5 seconds the warning light will be illuminated If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph 16 km h the warning light will not illuminate Rear Monitoring Overtaking Approaching 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 153: ...jects such as guardrails posts walls foliage berms etc However occasionally the system may alert on such objects This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service Overtaking Passing Stationary Objects 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 ...

Page 154: ...rrors glance over your shoulder and use your turn signal before changing lanes Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path RCP feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is expose...

Page 155: ...not be able to alert the driver When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms including reducing the radio volume WARNING RCP is not a Back Up Aid system It is intended to be used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using RCP Always check carefully behi...

Page 156: ...m will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object If the turn signal is then activated and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle an audible chime will also be sounded Whenever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time both the visual and audio alerts will be issued In addition to the audible a...

Page 157: ...ccupant Restraint System of the vehicle WARNING It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured ...

Page 158: ... and front passenger seats The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback Power Seat Switches 1 Seatback Switch 2 Seat Switch 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 159: ...nward on the front of the seat switch the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position has been reached Reclining The Seatback The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or backward Push the seatback switch forward or rear ward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when the desired position has...

Page 160: ...x way power pas senger seat The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat The switch is used to control the movement of the seat and seat cushion Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward Push the seat switch forward or rearward the seat will move in the direction of the switch Release the switch when you have reached the desired ...

Page 161: ...ult from a poorly adjusted seat belt Continued WARNING Continued Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat tr...

Page 162: ... of the support Manual Front Seats Forward Rearward Adjustment Some models may be equipped with manual front driver or passenger seats The seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion near the floor Power Lumbar Switch Adjustment Bar 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 163: ...could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment Recline To adjust the seatback lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat lean back to the desi...

Page 164: ...er Seat Fold Flat Feature If Equipped To fold the seatback to the flat load floor position lift the recline lever and push the seatback forward To return to the seating position raise the seatback and lock it into place Heated Seats If Equipped On some models the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks Fold Flat Passenger Seat 162 UNDERSTANDING THE...

Page 165: ...er s heated seat and heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start Refer to Remote Starting System If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa tion Front Heated Seats There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently The controls for each heater are located near the bottom center o...

Page 166: ...rom two to one indicating the change The LOW level setting will turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes Rear Heated Seats On some models the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the seats indepen dently The heated seat switches for each heater are located on the rear of the center console You can...

Page 167: ...uipped On some models both the driver and passenger seats are ventilated Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart ment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures There are two ventilated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to oper...

Page 168: ...above the top of your ear WARNING The head restraints for all occupants must be prop erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu pying a seat Head restraints should never be ad justed while the vehicle is in motion Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision Active Head Restraints Front Seats Act...

Page 169: ...juries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts Refer to Occupant Re straints in Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve hicle for further information To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head restraint press the push button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint Push Button 3 UNDERSTANDING TH...

Page 170: ...sh rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head NOTE The head restraints should only be removed by quali fied technicians for service purposes only If either of the head restraints require removal see your autho rized dealer Active Head Restraint Normal Position Active Head Restraint Tilted 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 171: ...n object such as a hand foot or loose cargo To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se cured as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed Head Restraints Rear Seats The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjust ab...

Page 172: ...ys make sure the outboard head re straints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied NOTE For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether refer to Occupant Restraints in Things to Know Before Start ing Your Vehicle for further information 60 40 Split Rear Seat To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rea...

Page 173: ...ward on the release lever to release the seat NOTE Do not fold the 60 rear seat down with the left outboard or rear center seat belt buckled Do not fold the 40 rear seat down with the right outboard seat belt buckled 2 Fold the rear seat completely forward Rear Seat Release Rear Seat Folded 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 ...

Page 174: ...y latched seat could cause serious injury The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the locked up or folded down position should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion They could be seriously injured in a collision Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system Reclining Rear Seat To recline the seatback lift the lever locat...

Page 175: ...eat driver s outside mirror adjustable steering wheel posi tion if equipped and the radio station preset settings Your Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitters can also be programmed to recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE transmitters One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory position The memory system can accommodate up ...

Page 176: ... positions 4 Adjust the power steering column tilt and telescoping position if equipped to the desired positions 5 Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets up to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set 6 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK OFF position and remove the key 7 Press and release the S SET button located on the driver s door 8 Within five seconds press and release MEMORY button ...

Page 177: ...RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1 To recall the memory setting for driver two press MEMORY button number 2 on the driver s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2 A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the MEMORY buttons on the drivers door during a recall S 1 or 2 When a recall is cancelled the driver s seat driver s mirror and the pedals stop ...

Page 178: ...re provides automatic driver s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the vehicle There are two possible Easy Entry Exit adjustments available The seat cushion will move rearward approximately 2 5 in 60 mm if the starting position of the seat is greater than or equal to 2 67 in 68 mm forward of the rear seat stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch The sea...

Page 179: ...t position NOTE The Easy Entry Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory The Easy Entry Exit feature is enabled or later disabled through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information TO OPEN...

Page 180: ... the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death Safety Latch Location 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 181: ...instrument panel lights cargo lights and fog lights if equipped To turn on the headlights rotate the headlight switch clockwise When the headlight switch is on the parking lights taillights license plate light and instrument panel lights are also turned on To turn off the headlights rotate the headlight switch back to the O Off position Headlight Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

Page 182: ...the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels To turn the system on rotate the headlight switch to the A AUTO position When the system is on the Headlight Delay feature is also on This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position To turn the automatic headlights off turn the headlight switch out of the AUTO position NOTE...

Page 183: ... If Equipped The SmartBeam system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror This camera detects vehicle spe cific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view NOTE If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is replaced the SmartBeam m...

Page 184: ...d the transmission is not in the PARK position The lights will remain on until the ignition is switched to the OFF or ACC position or the parking brake is engaged The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driving NOTE The Daytime Running Lights will turn off automatically when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating Automatic Headlight Lev...

Page 185: ...the headlight switch clockwise To turn off the parking lights rotate the headlight switch back to the O Off position Fog Lights If Equipped The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight switch to the parking light or headlight position and pushing in the headlight rotary control The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam ...

Page 186: ...rior lights to go out This is also known as the Party mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle s battery The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up brighter or down dimmer When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer trip odom eter radio and over...

Page 187: ...t the life of your vehicle s battery load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome ON position for 10 minutes the interior lights will automatically turn off If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled OFF the exterior lights will automatica...

Page 188: ...ch on either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility To turn the lights off press the switch a second time The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE is pressed Front Map Reading Lights Front Map Reading Light Switches 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 189: ...e This light casts illumination for improved visibil ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column Ambient Light Multifunction Lever 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 ...

Page 190: ...the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash three times then automatically turn off Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer ing wheel This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released High Low Beam Switch Push the multifun...

Page 191: ...of the steering column The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch located on the end of the lever For information on the rear wiper washer refer to Rear Window Features in Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle Windshield Wiper Washer Switch 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 ...

Page 192: ...hield wiper switch is turned off and the blades cannot return to the park position damage to the wiper motor may occur Intermittent Wiper System Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable delay between cycles desirable At driving speeds above 10 mph 16 km h the delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds ...

Page 193: ...d while in the intermittent setting the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles then turn off Intermittent Wiper Operation Windshield Washer Operation 3 UNDERST...

Page 194: ...ers necessary Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist position and release for a single wiping cycle NOTE The mist feature does not activate the washer pump therefore no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatic...

Page 195: ...ng feature may not function properly when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind shield Use of Rain X威 or products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing performance A customer programmable feature in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC allows the Rain Sensing feature to be turned off Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Prog...

Page 196: ...downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The tilt telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column To unlock the steering column push the lever downward toward the floor To tilt the steering column move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steering wheel outward or p...

Page 197: ...LT TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column The power tilt telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column To tilt the steering column move the lever up or down as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pul...

Page 198: ...ING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is alre...

Page 199: ...ble to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use ex haustion or other physical conditions must exer cise care when using the steering wheel heater It may cause burns even at low temperatures espe cially if used for long periods Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cush ion...

Page 200: ...ontrol buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel NOTE In order to ensure proper operation the Elec tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time If this occurs the Electronic Speed Control 1 ON OFF 2 RES 4 CANCEL 3 SET 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 201: ...d lose control and have an accident Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON When the vehicle has reached the desired speed press the SET button and release Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed NOTE The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the ...

Page 202: ... push the SET button If the button is continually held in the SET position the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released Release the button when the desired speed is reached and the new set speed will be established Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 1 6 km h To A...

Page 203: ...vided by cruise control while traveling on highways and major roadways However it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control ACC utilizes a radar sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you NOTE If the sensor does not dete...

Page 204: ...or serious personal injury The ACC system Does not react to pedestrians oncoming ve hicles and stationary objects e g a stopped ve hicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Cannot take street traffic and weather conditions into account and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions Does not predict the lane curvature or the move ment of preceding vehicles ...

Page 205: ... these warnings can result in a collision or serious personal injury The Cruise Control system has two control modes Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles Normal fixed speed cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed For additional information refer to Normal Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode in this section NOTE The system will not re...

Page 206: ... activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph 32 km h When the system is turned on and in the READY state the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC dis plays Adaptive Cruise Ready When the system is OFF the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Control Off NOTE You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions When in Four Wheel Drive Low When you apply the brakes When the parking brake is se...

Page 207: ...o Activate Push and release the ON OFF button The ACC menu in the EVIC displays Adaptive Cruise Ready To turn the system OFF push and release the ON OFF button again At this time the system will turn off and the EVIC will display Adaptive Cruise Control Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 ...

Page 208: ...e the system off when you are not using it To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired push the SET button and release The EVIC will display the set speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal If you do not the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set speed If this occurs The message DRIVER OVERRIDE will display in the EVIC ACC Set 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEA...

Page 209: ...ill disable ACC without erasing the memory if You softly tap the brake pedal You depress the brake pedal You press the CANCEL switch An Anti Lock Brake System ABS event occurs A Trailer Sway Control TSC event occurs If the transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL The Electronic Stability Control Traction Control Sys tem ESC TCS activates Driver Override 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207...

Page 210: ...ot from the accelerator pedal The EVIC will display the last set speed NOTE You can resume ACC from a minimum of 20 mph 32 km h WARNING The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit Resuming a set speed that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too sharply for safe operation This could ...

Page 211: ...n is released The decrease in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display Pressing the SET button once will result in a 1 mph 1 6 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph 1 6 km h NOTE When you use the SET button to decelerate if the engine s braking power does not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed the brake system will automatic...

Page 212: ...ying the distance setting between 3 long 2 me dium and 1 short Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead This distance setting displays in the EVIC Distance Setting 3 Distance Setting 2 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 213: ...ystem adjusts vehicle speed auto matically to maintain the distance setting regardless of the set speed The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the sensor The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph 24 km h and the system automatically disengages itself The distance se...

Page 214: ... to apply its maximum braking capacity When this occurs you should immediately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid when passing on the left hand side only When driving with ACC engaged and following a Target vehicle the system will provide an additional acceleration based on your current speed The acceleration is trigg...

Page 215: ...deactivated the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected the display will read Adaptive Cruise Control Ready ACC SET When ACC is set the set speed will display The set speed will continue to display in place of the odometer reading when changing the EVIC display while ACC is set Menu Button...

Page 216: ...t system performance This most often occurs at times of poor visibility such as in snow or heavy rain The ACC system may also become temporarily blinded due to obstructions such as mud dirt or ice In these cases the EVIC will display Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle and the system will deactivate The Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle message can sometimes be displayed while driving in h...

Page 217: ...ted in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille To keep the ACC System operating properly it is impor tant to note the following maintenance items Always keep the sensor clean Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth Be cautious not to damage the sensor lens Do not remove any screws from the sensor Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and require a sensor real...

Page 218: ... end protector an after market grille or modifying the grille is not recom mended Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC operation Removing ACC Sensor For Off Roading NOTE When off roading it may be advisable to re move the ACC sensor The sensor is located behind the front lower grille in the center of the vehicle After removing the lower fascia you may remove the lower sensor and bracket a...

Page 219: ...e available The cluster will display the warning ACC FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sen sor To reinstall the sensor and bracket assembly reverse the process above The fastener torque required to assembly the bracket back to the beam is 6 6 ft lbs 9 Nm ACC Unavailable Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays ACC FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error there may be a temporary malfunction t...

Page 220: ...ng situations ACC may have detection issues In these cases ACC may brake late or unexpect edly The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene Adding A Trailer Hitch The weight of a trailer hitch may affect the performance of ACC If there is a noticeable change in performance following the installation of a trailer hitch or if the ACC performance does not return to normal after removing t...

Page 221: ...avel which can cause your vehicle to brake or accelerate unexpectedly Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged the system may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for convenience reasons with no target vehicle detected Once the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed This is a part of normal ACC system functionality 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Page 222: ...completely in the lane in which you are traveling In the illustration shown ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it s too late for the ACC system to take action ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane There will not be sufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle Always be atten tive and ready to apply the brakes i...

Page 223: ...s traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane There will not be suffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 ...

Page 224: ...l Fixed Speed Cruise Control Mode In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode a normal fixed speed Cruise Control mode is available for cruis ing at fixed speeds The normal Cruise Control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requir ing the driver to operate the accelerator Cruise Control can only be operated if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph 32 km h To change between the di...

Page 225: ...VIC will display the set speed NOTE You must observe the display when setting or changing speed not the speedometer To Vary The Speed Setting There are two ways to change the set speed Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the desired speed and press the SET button Tap the RES or SET button to increase or decrease the set speed in 1 mph 1 6 km h increments respec tively Hold the RES o...

Page 226: ...ward Collision Warning FCW warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the collision FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensor as well as the Electronic Brake Controller EBC wheel speed sensors i e to calculate a probable rear end collision When the system determines that a rear end collision ...

Page 227: ...or can FCW detect every type of collision The driver has the responsi bility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering Failure to follow this warn ing could lead to serious injury or death Changing FCW Status The FCW feature can be set to far set to near or turned off in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVI...

Page 228: ...n you are farther away This gives you the most reaction time Changing the FCW status to the Near setting allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer This setting provides less reaction time than the Far setting which allows for a more dynamic driving experience Example Only Example Only 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHIC...

Page 229: ...the Off setting FCW OFF will be displayed in the EVIC NOTE The system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over head objects ground reflections objects not in the path Example Only FCW Off Example 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 ...

Page 230: ...ality Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions FCW will be temporarily unavailable If this occurs try activating FCW again later following a key cycle If the problem persists see your authorized dealer Service FCW Warning If the system turns off and the EVIC displays ACC FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor it indicates there is an internal system fault Although the vehicle i...

Page 231: ... system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 10 mph 16 km h ParkSense姞 Sensors The four ParkSense威 sensors located in the rear fascia bumper monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors field of view The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in 30 cm up to 79 in 200 cm from the rear fascia bumper in the horizont...

Page 232: ...and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia bumper and the detected obstacle ParkSense姞 Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status ParkSense威 Warning Display Park Assist System ON 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 233: ...arcs and will produce a one half second tone As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow to fast to continuous Park Assist System OFF Slow Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 ...

Page 234: ...hen the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle Fast Tone Continuous Tone 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 235: ...when the system is sounding an audio tone Enabling And Disabling ParkSense姞 ParkSense威 can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or through the Customer Programmable Features section of the EVIC The available choices are OFF Sound Only or Sound and Display Refer to Electronic Vehicle Informa tion Center EVIC Personal Settings Customer Programmable...

Page 236: ...r EVIC in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further information When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condition the EVIC will display the CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS or the SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE Under this condition ParkSense威 will not operate If CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS appears in the Electronic Ve...

Page 237: ...e is in REVERSE ParkSense威 when on will MUTE the radio when it is sounding a tone Clean the ParkSense威 sensors regularly taking care not to scratch or damage them The sensors must not be covered with ice snow slush mud dirt or debris Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly The ParkSense威 system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia bumper or it could provide a false...

Page 238: ...y are in close proximity The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense威 in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected It is recommended that the driver looks over his her shoulder when using ParkSense威 WARNING Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist Sys tem Always check carefully behind your vehicle look behind you and be ...

Page 239: ...ay be equipped with the ParkView威 Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE The image will be displayed on the Navigation Multimedia radio display screen along with a caution note to check entire sur roundings across the top of the screen After five seconds this note will disappear The ParkVie...

Page 240: ... Up Camera Always check carefully behind your vehicle and be sure to check for pedestrians animals other vehicles ob structions or blind spots before backing up You are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay attention while backing up Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death CAUTION To avoid vehicle damage ParkView威 should only be used as a parking a...

Page 241: ...oth Do not cover the lens Turning ParkView姞 On Or Off With Navigation Multimedia Radio 1 Press the menu hard key 2 Select system setup soft key 3 Press the camera setup soft key 4 Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the enable rear camera in reverse soft key and pressing the save soft key Turning ParkView姞 On Or Off Without Navigation Multimedia Radio 1 Press the menu hard key 2...

Page 242: ...e and power sunroof switches may also be included if equipped Front Map Reading Lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console Each light can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of the console These buttons are backlit for night time visibility Overhead Console Front Map Reading Lights 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 243: ...pair of sunglasses The storage compart ment access is a push push design Push the chrome pad on the door to open Push the chrome pad on the door to close GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three hand held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers motor ized gates lighting or home security systems The HomeLink威 unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt batter...

Page 244: ...te the three differ ent HomeLink威 channels The HomeLink威 indicator is located above the center button NOTE HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu rity Alarm is active HomeLink威 Buttons Overhead Consoles HomeLink威 Buttons Sunvisor Headliner 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 245: ...els before you begin programming To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON RUN position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink威 buttons I and III for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink威 for the first time Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons If you have any problems or requ...

Page 246: ...It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Place the hand held transmitter 1 to 3 in 3 to 8 cm away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink威 indicator light in view Training The Garage Door Opener 1 Door Opener 2 Training Button 2...

Page 247: ... door openers devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener device is in the LEARN TRAIN mode NOTE You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed 6 Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink威 button twice holding the button for two seconds each time If the garage door opener device activates programming is complete...

Page 248: ...and hold both the Homelink威 button you want to program and the hand held transmit ter button 4 Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi cator light The Homelink威 indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink威 has received the fre quency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid 5 Press and hold the progra...

Page 249: ...er several seconds of trans mission which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 ...

Page 250: ...for programming plug it back in at this time Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威 Button To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained follow these steps 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 2 Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not release the button 3 Without releasing the button proceed with Canadian Gate O...

Page 251: ...tive Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威 here are some of the most common solutions Replace the battery in the original hand held transmit ter Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to complete the training for a Rolling Code Did you unplug the device for programming and remember to plug it back in If you have any problems or require assistance please cal...

Page 252: ...as Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interferenc...

Page 253: ...uch entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never allow your fingers other body parts or any object to project...

Page 254: ... is detected the sunroof will automatically re tract Remove the obstruction if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express Close NOTE If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re sult in Pinch Protect reversals the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction ice debris etc prevents closing the...

Page 255: ...positions This is a normal occur rence and can be minimized If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition OF...

Page 256: ... power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be seriously injured or killed Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too Do not allow small children to operate the sun roof Never all...

Page 257: ... second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position The sunroof will close fully and stop automati cally This is called Express Close During Express Close operation any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof Closing Sunroof Manual Mode To close the sunroof press and hold the switch in the forward position Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will re...

Page 258: ...vement and the shade will remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation If an ob struction is detected the sunroof will automatically re tract Remove the obstruction if this occurs Next press the switch forward and release to Express ...

Page 259: ...sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches can be programmed to remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF Refer to Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Customer Programmable Fea...

Page 260: ...ed with a battery are connected directly to the battery and powered at all times NOTE All accessories connected to the battery powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge To ensure proper operation a MOPAR威 knob and element must be used CAUTION Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other obj...

Page 261: ...el Push inward on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet In addition to the front power outlet there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console Front Power Outlet Center Console Outlet 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 ...

Page 262: ...area Rear Power Outlet Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel 2 M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 3 M36 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 263: ...ones etc Eventually if plugged in long enough the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting Accessories that draw higher power i e coolers vacuum cleaners lights etc will degrade the battery even more quickly Only use these inter mittently and with greater caution After the use of high power draw accessories or long periods of the...

Page 264: ...n3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit as will most power tools The power inverter is designed with built in overload protection If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded the power inverter will automatically shut down Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts the power inverter ma...

Page 265: ...t off NOTE When the power inverter switch is pressed there will be a delay of approximately one second before the inverter status indicator turns ON The status indica tor of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing AC power WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not use a three prong adaptor Do not insert any objects into the receptacles Do not touch with wet hands Cl...

Page 266: ...r the front seat passengers located in the center console There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold down center armrest Front Cupholder Location Rear Cupholders 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 267: ...mpartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel To open the glove compartment pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door Glove Compartment Opened Glove Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 ...

Page 268: ...age areas are built into the door panels for easy access Center Console The center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 269: ...nt pull upward on the small latch located on the lid Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 ...

Page 270: ...strac tion resulting in death or injury CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of the cargo area The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place Press in on the flashlight to release it Press An...

Page 271: ...nd a third time to return to off Cargo Storage Bins There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area Three Press Switch Rear Storage Bins 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 ...

Page 272: ...der the load floor To access the lower storage bins raise the load floor and attach the tether hook attached to the bottom of the load floor to the liftgate opening Tether Strap Lower Storage Bins 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 273: ...fting or protect passengers from loose cargo To cover the cargo area 1 Grasp the cover at the center handle Pull it over the cargo area 2 Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover 3 The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place Rear Cargo Cover 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 ...

Page 274: ...e cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart ment Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting Do not store it in the vehicle Cargo Tie Down Hooks The cargo tie downs located on the cargo area floor should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving Cargo Tie Down Hooks 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 275: ...avity and ve hicle handling To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or left door center pillar Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible Place as much ...

Page 276: ... as long as the switch is held Upon release of the switch the wipers will resume the continuous rear wiper operation When this rotary control is in the OFF position rotating it downward will activate the rear washer pump which will continue to operate as long as the switch is held Once the switch is released it will return to the OFF position and the wipers will cycle several times before returnin...

Page 277: ...ow defroster is on The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10 minutes For an additional five minutes of operation press the button a second time NOTE To prevent excessive battery drain use the rear window defroster only when the engine is operating CAUTION Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements Use care when washing the inside of the...

Page 278: ...ately eight turns using the anti theft wrench provided with the MOPAR威 crossbars Then move the crossbar to the desired position keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame Once the crossbar is in the desired position retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into position NOTE To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not in use place the front and rear crossbars approxi mate...

Page 279: ... lbs 68 kg Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropri ately Continued CAUTION Continued Long loads which extend over the windshield such as wood panels or surfboards or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rac...

Page 280: ...your vehicle Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle particularly at high speeds resulting in per sonal injury or property damage Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 281: ...tion Center EVIC 294 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Displays 296 EVIC White Telltale Lights 302 EVIC Amber Telltale Lights 303 EVIC Red Telltale Lights 305 Engine Oil Change Indicator System 308 Fuel Economy 309 Vehicle Speed 311 Trip Info 311 Units 312 Vehicle Info Customer Information Features 312 Tire Psi 313 Keyless Enter N Go Display If Equipped 314 4 ...

Page 282: ...ons CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 329 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 331 Operation Instructions Auxiliary Mode 334 䡵 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio Sales Code RES RSC 334 Operating Instructions Radio Mode 335 Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play 340 Notes On Playing MP3 Files 343 List Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 345 Info Button CD Mode For MP3 Play 345 Uconnect Multimedi...

Page 283: ...rdon威 Logic7威 High Performance Multichannel Surround Sound System With Driver Selectable Surround DSS If Equipped 357 䡵 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 358 Radio Operation 359 CD Player 360 䡵 CD DVD Disc Maintenance 360 䡵 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones 361 䡵 Climate Controls 361 Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped 361 Operating Tips 367 Operating Tips Chart 369 4 UNDERSTANDING...

Page 284: ...ch Bank 11 Hood Release 2 Instrument Cluster 7 Hazard Switch 12 Fuel Door Release 3 Radio 8 Storage Bin 13 Headlight Switch 4 Glove Compartment 9 ESC Button 14 Dimmer Control 5 Climate Controls 10 Ignition Switch 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 285: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 ...

Page 286: ...monitors engine and automatic transmission con trol systems The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON RUN position before engine start If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON RUN have the condition checked promptly Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may illuminate the light after engine start The vehicle should be serviced...

Page 287: ...ator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system If this light remains on after several ignition cycles and the vehicle has been driven several miles kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected NOTE The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activat...

Page 288: ...r Light If Equipped The symbol indicates the status of the Hill Decent Control HDC feature The lamp will be on solid when HDC is armed HDC can only be armed when the transfer case is in the 4WD Low position and the vehicle speed is less then 30 mph 48 km h If these conditions are not met while attempt ing to use the HDC feature the HDC indicator lamp will flash on off 10 Electronic Vehicle Informa...

Page 289: ...icle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one...

Page 290: ...unctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly CAUTION Th...

Page 291: ...ors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied that the brake fluid level is low or that there is a problem with the anti lock brake system reservoir If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder res...

Page 292: ... the red brake light on is dangerous Part of the brake system may have failed It will take longer to stop the vehicle You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immediately Vehicles equipped with the Anti Lock Brake System ABS are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD In the event of an EBD failure the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light Immediat...

Page 293: ...o operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on If the ABS light is on the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti Lock brakes If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position have the light inspected by an authorized dealer 16 Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed 17 Sport Mode This light will illuminate ...

Page 294: ... Area This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable red tell tales For further information refer to Electronic vehicle Information Center EVIC 23 Electronic Stability Control ESC OFF Indicator Light If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con trol ESC is off 24 Vehicle Security Light This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is armin...

Page 295: ...oner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range If the pointer remains on the H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call an autho rized dealership for service WARNING A hot engine cooling system is dangerous You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant You may want to call an authorized dealer ship for service if your vehicle ove...

Page 296: ...s located in the instrument cluster The EVIC consists of the following System Status Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays Personal Settings Customer Programmable Features Compass Display Outside Temperature Display Trip Computer Functions Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Page 297: ...es Units System Setup Vehicle Speed Trip Info Turn Menu Off and sub menus DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus and sub menus SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus sub menus or to select a per sonal setting in the setup menu Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset features EVIC Steering Wheel B...

Page 298: ...System refer to Tire Pressure Monitor ing System in Starting And Operating Premium TPM System Graphic Display Service Keyless System refer to Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry if equipped Service Park Assist System Park Assist System Blinded Park Assist Disabled Keyfob Battery Low Liftglass Open Left front turn signal lamp out Right front turn signal lamp out Left rear turn signal lamp out Right re...

Page 299: ...ures Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC Set After setting the desired speed in the ACC system Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC Cancelled To disable the ACC system Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped Sensed Vehicle Indicator The system detects a slower moving vehicle in the same...

Page 300: ...system deactivates due to performance limiting conditions Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error If the ACC system turns off due to a temporary malfunction that limits functionality Refer to Adaptive Cruise Control ACC in Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle if equipped ACC FCW Unavailable Servic...

Page 301: ...isabled Start Vehicle to Reset Remote start active Insert Key and Turn to Run Remote start active Push Start Button Memory 1 profile set Memory 2 profile set Memory system unavailable Not in Park Memory system unavailable Seatbelt buckled Memory 1 profile recall Memory 2 profile recall Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Wrong Key Damaged Key Key not programmed Function currently unavailabl...

Page 302: ...ns in N Press 4 Low For 4x4 High Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans in N Press 4 Low Terrain System Settings Not Available Raising Vehicle Ride Height with icon Lowering Vehicle Ride Height with icon Normal Vehicle Ride Height This message is dis played for 5 seconds when the vehicle has achieved the Normal Vehicle Ride Height Off Road Ride Height Level 1 This message is displayed for 5 seconds w...

Page 303: ...esults in a complete system shutdown The system will be non operational at that point Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride Height This message is displayed in advance warning to the driver that the vehicle will be moved to the next lower preset position unless the speed is reduced Selected Ride Height Not Permitted The vehicle speed is too high to enter one of the preset levels Entry Exit Level ...

Page 304: ...will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON For further information refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle Electronic Speed Control SET This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is SET For further information refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under standing The Features Of Your Vehicle Adaptive Cruise Control ACC ON This light w...

Page 305: ... tional it is still possible to steer the vehicle Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers If the condition persists see your authorized dealer for service EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell tales These telltales include Forward Collision Warning FC...

Page 306: ...he telltale display area Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn off the message If the problem continues the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started A loose improperly installed or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator This light will turn on to indicate the wind shield w...

Page 307: ...off the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected This light does not show how much oil is in the engine The engine oil level must be checked under the hood Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg ing system The light should come on when the ignition switch is fir...

Page 308: ...d the shift lever is placed in the PARK position The light should turn off If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable However see an autho rized dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is flashing when the engine is running immediate service is required You may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and your veh...

Page 309: ...ng It may also occur when operating the vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition such as 4 wheel drive operation e g snow plowing off road operation If this light comes on stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light goes off CAUTION Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cau...

Page 310: ...rn off the message temporarily press and release the MENU but ton To reset the oil change indicator system after performing the scheduled maintenance refer to the fol lowing procedure Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter N Go 1 Without pressing the brake pedal push the ENGINE START STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON RUN position Do not start the engine 2 Fully depress the accelerator ped...

Page 311: ... the EVIC Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode Distance To Empty DTE Miles Per Gallon MPG Press the UP DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa tion Average Fuel Economy Fuel Saver Mode If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset When the fuel economy is reset the display will read RESET or show dashes ...

Page 312: ...e that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy according to the current fuel tank level DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button NOTE Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle regardless of the DTE d...

Page 313: ...cle Speed menu will not change the unit of measure in the EVIC Trip Info Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Trip Info displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button Press and release the UP DOWN but tons until one of the following Trip functions displays in the EVIC Trip A Trip B Elapsed Time Press the UP DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions The Tr...

Page 314: ...the SELECT button The EVIC odometer and navigation system if equipped can be changed between English and Metric units of measure To make your selection scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Vehicle Info Customer Information Features Press and rel...

Page 315: ...ECT button Press and release the UP DOWN but tons until one of the following System Status messages displays in the EVIC System OK System Warnings Displayed will display all currently active System Warnings Tire Pressure Monitor System shows the current pres sure of all four road tires For additional information refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System in Starting And Operating Tire Pressure Display ...

Page 316: ...ertain conditions the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority But when the ignition switch position is changed the display always re appears Compass Temperature Display The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing The EVIC will display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature NOTE The system will display the last known outside temperatu...

Page 317: ...th and Geographic North To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map Once properly set the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass heading For the most accurate compass performance the compass must be set using the following steps NOTE Keep magnetic materials away from ...

Page 318: ...ollows NOTE For the most accurate compass performance the compass variance must be set before performing the manual compass calibration The variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven per the zone map For further information refer to Compass Vari ance 1 Turn ON the ignition switch 2 Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Customer Programmable Features menu is reached then ...

Page 319: ...elect English Spanish Español French Français Italian Italiano German Deutsch and Dutch Neder lands Then as you continue the information will dis play in the selected language Nav Turn By Turn When this feature is selected the navigation system utilizes voice commands guiding through the drive route mile by mile turn by turn until the final destina tion is reached To make your selection press and ...

Page 320: ...ors When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button To make your selection scroll up or down until the preferred setting is high lighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Ent...

Page 321: ...emote start is activated the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on when tempera tures are below 40 F 4 4 C When temperatures are above 80 F 26 7 C the driver vented seat will turn on These features will stay on through the duration of remote start or until the key is turned to RUN To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check ma...

Page 322: ... system has been deactivated Headlamp Off Delay 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 To make your selection scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted then press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected H...

Page 323: ...r Vehicle for further information Tilt Mirror In Reverse When this feature is selected the outside rearview mir rors will tilt downward when the ignition switch is in the RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in the REVERSE position The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE To make your selection press and release the SELECT bu...

Page 324: ...mark appears next to the setting showing that the setting has been selected Keyless Enter N Go Passive Entry This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle s door s without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mar...

Page 325: ... and operating infor mation To make your selection press and release the SELECT button until a check mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated Blind Spot Alert There are three selections when operating Blind Spot Alert By pressing and releasing the SELECT button once the Blind Spot Alert feature can b...

Page 326: ... vehicle in front of you when you are much closer This allows for a more dynamic driving experience To change FCW status press and release the SELECT button until a check mark ap pears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated For further information refer to Adaptive Cruise Con trol ACC in Understanding The Featu...

Page 327: ... Refer to Compass Display for more information MEDIA CENTER 730N 430 430N RHR RER RBZ RHB CD DVD HDD NAV IF EQUIPPED NOTE The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit s faceplate Refer to your Uconnect Multimedia RHR RER RBZ or RHB user s manual for detailed operating instructions Operating Instructions Voice Command System If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User M...

Page 328: ...knob a second time to turn off the radio Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously 360 degrees in either direction without stopping Turning the ON VOLUME control knob to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it When the audio system is turned on the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK ...

Page 329: ...tes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds RW FF Pressing the RW Rewind or FF Fast Forward buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows This feature operates in either AM or FM frequencies TUNE Contro...

Page 330: ...d level between the front and 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 Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory press the SET RND button The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window Select th...

Page 331: ...ructions CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio This radio is capable of playing compact discs 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 into the CD player with the CD label...

Page 332: ... 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 disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds it will be reloaded 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 convert...

Page 333: ... button to move to the 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 are limited When writing MP3 files pay attention to the following restric tions Supported Media Disc Types The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA CD R CD RW M...

Page 334: ...ee 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 with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times Supported MP3 File Fo...

Page 335: ...ayback 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 the MP3 files Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following Media CD RW media may take longer to load than CD R media Medium formats Multisession discs may take longer to l...

Page 336: ...ected NOTE 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 volume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when ignition is OFF MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RAD...

Page 337: ...K buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM FM mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it Voice Command System Radio If Equipped Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User Manual located on the D...

Page 338: ...urs by turning the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob 3 After adjusting the hours press the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink 4 Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save time change 5 To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds The clock can also be set by pressing the SET...

Page 339: ...nes Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid range tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display Turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones Push the rotary TUNE SCROLL control knob a four...

Page 340: ...the following format types Program Type 16 Digit Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Program Type 16 Digit Character Display Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R B Religious Mu...

Page 341: ...n allows you to select between the following items Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob After adjusting the hours press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes The minutes will begin to blink Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE SCROLL control knob Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save tim...

Page 342: ...on memory The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 AM and 12 FM stations DISC AUX Button Pressing the DISC AUX button will allow you to switch from AM FM modes to DISC AUX mode Oper...

Page 343: ... will begin at the start of track 1 CAUTION This CD player will accept 4 3 4 in 12 cm discs only The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism Continued CAUTION Continued Do not use adhesive labels These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism The RES Media Center is a single CD player Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded Dual media disc types o...

Page 344: ... this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display RW FF Press and hold FF Fast Forward and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed The RW Reverse button works in a similar manner AM FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode SET RND Button Random Play Button Press thi...

Page 345: ... The radio uses the following limits for file systems Maximum number of folder levels 8 Maximum number of files 255 Maximum number of folders The radio display of file names and folder names is limited For large numbers of files and or folders the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead With a maximum number of files exceeding 20 folders will r...

Page 346: ...ata to an MP3 file the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported In addition variable bit rates VBR are also supported The majority of MP3 files use a 44 1 kHz sampling rate and a 192 160 128 96 or VBR bit rates MPEG Specification Sampling Fre quency kHz Bit Rate kbps MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 48 44 1 32 320 256 224 192 160 128 112 96 80 64 56 48 40 32 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 ...

Page 347: ...t Once option before writing to the disc LIST Button CD Mode for MP3 Play Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE SCROLL control knob Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE SCROLL control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not cont...

Page 348: ...olume down TIME Button Auxiliary Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day The time of day will display for five seconds when the ignition is OFF Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Radio If Equipped Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast ing technology to provide clear digital sound coast to coast The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio This se...

Page 349: ... radio on press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is selected Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes Press any button on the radio to exit this screen Selecting Uconnect Multimedia Satellite Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display A CD may rema...

Page 350: ...e the radio SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you make another selection Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search...

Page 351: ...SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se lected Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music Type name If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Program Type mode the Music Type mode will ...

Page 352: ...l of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory The channels stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will display Buttons 1 6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory 12 Satellite stations Operating Instructions Uconnect Phone If Equipped Refer to...

Page 353: ...opriate Uconnect Multimedia radio User s Manual for iPod威 or external USB device support capability Connecting an iPod威 or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate plays media but does not use the iPod威 MP3 control feature to control the connected device Connecting The iPod姞 Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod威 or external USB d...

Page 354: ...ehicle s sound system providing metadata artist track title album etc information on the radio display The audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play Browse and List the iPod威 contents The audio device battery charges when plugged into the USB AUX connector if supported by the specific audio device Controlling The iPod姞 Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons To get into the...

Page 355: ...track by pressing and holding the FF button A single press backward RW or forward FF will jump backward or forward respectively for five seconds Use the SEEK and SEEK buttons to jump to the previous or next track Pressing the SEEK button during play mode will jump to the next track in the list or press the VR button and say Next or Previous Track While a track is playing press the INFO button to s...

Page 356: ...lay then the shuffle mode is ON List Or Browse Mode During Play mode pressing any of the buttons described below will bring up List mode List mode enables scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the audio device TUNE control knob The TUNE control knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device or external USB device Turning it clockwise forward and counterclock...

Page 357: ...item in that list on the second line To exit List mode without selecting a track press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode LIST button The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod威 or external USB device Turn the TUNE control knob to list the top menu item to be selected and press the TUNE control knob This will display the next sub menu list item on the audio devic...

Page 358: ...n accident Bluetooth Streaming Audio BTSA Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Uconnect phone system Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons To get into the BTSA mode press either AUX button on the radio or press the VR button and say Bluetooth Streaming Audio Play Mode When switched to BTSA mode some audio devices can start playing music over the vehicle s audio system but some devi...

Page 359: ...ogic7姞 HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER SELECTABLE SURROUND DSS IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a Harman Kardon audio system with GreenEdge technology that offers superior sound quality higher Sound Pressure Levels SPL and reduced energy consumption The new system utilizes proprietary amplifier and speaker technologies deliver ing substantial increases in c...

Page 360: ...C in Understanding Your Instrument Panel Selecting Audio Surround through the DSS modes activates the Harman Kardon Logic7 multichannel surround sound technology in your vehicle The Video Surround mode is described under Driver Selectable Surround DSS The Video Surround Mode will only be available for video media sources DVDs Video CDs or other video media supported by the radio Some audio will so...

Page 361: ...e switch with a pushbutton in the center The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will Seek up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will Seek down for the next listenable station The button located in the c...

Page 362: ...SC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD DVD in good condition take the following precautions 1 Handle the disc by its edge avoid touching the surface 2 If the disc is stained clean the surface with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge 3 Do not apply paper or tape to the disc avoid scratch ing the disc 4 Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner cleaners or anti static sprays 5 Store the disc in its case ...

Page 363: ...equipped CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control ATC If Equipped The Automatic Temperature Control ATC allows both driver and front passenger seat occupants to select individual comfort settings When occupants in the vehicle select an Auto mode operation Auto blower operation is set...

Page 364: ...ual mode 2 Recirculation Control Button Press and release to change the current setting the indicator illuminates when ON 3 Left Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display This display shows the temperature setting for the left front seat occupant 4 Mode Display This display shows the current Mode selection Panel Bi Level Floor Mix 5 Blower Control Display This display shows the current Blower speed ...

Page 365: ...Provides the passenger with independent temperature control Push the button for cooler temperature settings 10 Auto Temperature Control Button Controls airflow temperature distribution volume and the amount of air recirculation automatically Press and release to select Refer to Automatic Operation for more information Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between manual mode and au...

Page 366: ...perature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and front passenger temperature control buttons Once the desired temperature is displayed the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level 3 When the system is set up for your comfort level it is not necessary to change the settings You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system t...

Page 367: ... when you move the control counter clockwise The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control outer dial The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode The operator can also select the direction of the airflow by selecting...

Page 368: ... Mode Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side win dow defrosting When the defrost mode is selected the blower will automatically default to medium high unless the blower is controlled manually NOTE While operating in the other modes the system will not automatically sense the presence of fog mist o...

Page 369: ...circulation LED will illuminate when this button is selected Push the button a second time to turn off the Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air into the vehicle NOTE In cold weather use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging The Recirculation mode is not allowed in the Floor Defrost Mix and Defrost modes to improve window clearing operation Recirculation will be disable...

Page 370: ...uced This is to help protect the engine from overheating during the high load condition Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an automatic recirculation system When the system senses a heavy load or high heat conditions it may use partial Recirculation A C mode to provide additional comfort Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months make sure the air intake lo...

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Page 373: ...ather Below 20 F Or 29 C 379 If Engine Fails To Start 379 After Starting 380 䡵 Automatic Transmission 380 Key Ignition Park Interlock 382 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System 382 Five Speed Automatic Transmission 382 Gear Ranges 383 䡵 AutoStick威 389 Operation 390 䡵 Selec Track If Equipped 392 Description 392 Active Dampening System 393 5 ...

Page 374: ...ol TSC 406 ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC Off Indicator Light 407 䡵 Tire Safety Information 408 Tire Markings 408 Tire Identification Number TIN 412 Tire Terminology And Definitions 413 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 414 䡵 Tires General Information 418 Tire Pressure 418 Tire Inflation Pressures 419 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 420 Radial Ply Tires 421 Spare Tire Matc...

Page 375: ...ormation 435 䡵 Fuel Requirements 435 6 4L Engine 435 Reformulated Gasoline 436 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 436 E 85 Usage In Non Flex Fuel Vehicles 437 MMT In Gasoline 437 Materials Added To Fuel 438 Fuel System Cautions 438 Carbon Monoxide Warnings 439 䡵 Adding Fuel 440 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 440 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message 443 䡵 Vehicle Loading 443 Certification Label 443 䡵 Trailer Towing 446 C...

Page 376: ...assification 449 Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 450 Trailer And Tongue Weight 451 Towing Requirements 452 Towing Tips 455 䡵 Recreational Towing Behind Motorhome Etc 457 374 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 377: ...eriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Continued WARNING Continued Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle and do not leave Keyless Enter N Go in the ACC or ON RUN mode A child could operate power win dows other controls or move the vehicle Automatic Transmission The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK posi...

Page 378: ...o the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages The starter motor will continue to run and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running If the engine fails to start the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds If this occurs turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure Keyless Enter N Go Thi...

Page 379: ...less Enter N Go Normal Starting Using The ENGINE START STOP Button NOTE Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal To start the engine the transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL Press and hold the brake pedal while press ing the ENGINE START STOP button once The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle If the vehicle ...

Page 380: ... the ACC or RUN engine not running position and the transmission is in PARK the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position Keyless Enter N Go Functions With Driver s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position The Keyless Enter N Go feature operates similar to an ignition switch It has four positions OFF ACC RUN and S...

Page 381: ...o not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission 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 dis charged battery booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another veh...

Page 382: ...elerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it Then turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds Once this occurs release the accelerator pedal turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position wait 10 to 15 seconds then repeat the Normal Starting procedure CAUTION To prevent damage to the...

Page 383: ...must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK WARNING It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or some thing Only shift into gear when the engine i...

Page 384: ...ition and once removed the shift lever is locked in PARK Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock BTSI system that holds the shift lever in the PARK position unless the brakes are applied To move the shift lever out of the PARK position the ignition switch must be turned to the ON RUN position engine running or not and the brake p...

Page 385: ...an be made using the AutoStick威 shift control refer to AutoStick威 in this section Pressing the shift paddles while in the DRIVE position or tapping one of the steering wheel mounted shift paddles will manually select the transmission gear and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 4 3 2 1 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear ra...

Page 386: ...completely in PARK Check by trying to move the shift lever rearward with the brake pedal released after you have placed it in PARK Make sure the transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle Continued WARNING Continued It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly pressing on the brake pedal the vehicle ...

Page 387: ...the vehicle always re move the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle Continued WARNING Continued Never leave children alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or th...

Page 388: ...fting into PARK move the shift lever all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is fully seated Look at the shift lever position display and verify that it indicates the PARK position With brake pedal released verify that the shift lever will not move out of PARK REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle backward Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop ...

Page 389: ...ighway driving It provides the smoothest upshifts and down shifts and the best fuel economy The transmission automatically upshifts through underdrive first second and third gears direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth gear The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions When frequent transmission shifting occurs such as when operating the vehicle ...

Page 390: ...the vehicle is brought to a stop After the vehicle has stopped the transmission will remain in second gear regardless of which forward gear is selected PARK REVERSE and NEUTRAL will con tinue to operate The Malfunction Indicator Light MIL may be illuminated Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without damaging the transmission In the event of a momenta...

Page 391: ... high and the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator When to Use TOW Mode When driving in hilly areas towing a trailer carrying a heavy load etc and frequent transmission shifting oc curs select TOW mode using the rotary switch on the center console Selecting TOW mode will improve per formance and reduce the potential for transmission over heating or failure due to excessive shifting Refer...

Page 392: ...nsmission will shift up or down when is manually selected by the driver using the shift lever or the shift paddles unless an engine lugging or over speed condition would result It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is cho sen except as described below Normally in AutoStick威 mode the transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached If ho...

Page 393: ... more noticeable when AutoStick威 is engaged To disengage AutoStick威 mode hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the shift paddle until D is once again displayed in the instrument cluster You can shift in or out of the AutoStick威 mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface The drive whe...

Page 394: ... partial ESC The active suspension system will be in Semi Firm mode and a green flag will light up in the instrument cluster The transmission will provide a more aggressive shifting pattern Refer to AutoStick威 in Starting And Operating for further information This feature will reset to AUTO on an ignition cycle Snow Tuning set for additional stability in inclement weather Use on and off road on lo...

Page 395: ... light up in the instrument cluster Tow Use this mode for towing Vehicle suspension will go to Firm mode and peak power will be limited in the engine controls When the suspension is in Firm Mode a green flag will light up in the cluster Trailer sway control is enabled in the ESC system The terrain switch will remain in this position through an ignition cycle until the customer cycles into another ...

Page 396: ...0 mm deep may cause damage to the front fascia and ground effects Flowing Rising Water WARNING Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and or rising as in storm run off Flowing water can wear away the road or path s surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water Furthermore flowing and or rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly Failure to follow this war...

Page 397: ...h standing water may cause dam age to your vehicle s drivetrain components Al ways inspect your vehicle s fluids i e engine oil transmission axle etc for signs of contamination i e fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance after driving through standing water Do not con tinue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated as this may result in further dam age Such damage is not covered ...

Page 398: ...m will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost If for some reason the power assist is interrupted it will still be possible to steer your vehicle Under these condi tions you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort especially at very low vehicle speeds and durin...

Page 399: ... when possible Damage to the power steering pump may occur PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel To apply the park brake firmly push the park brake pedal fully To release the parking brake press the park b...

Page 400: ...king on a hill it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade Apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle WAR...

Page 401: ... operate power windows other controls or move the vehicle Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a collision Continued WARNING Continued Always fully apply the parking brake when leav ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK Failure to do so may allow the vehicle...

Page 402: ... avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking WARNING The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions The ABS cannot prevent collisions including those re sulting from excessive speed in turns driving on very slippery surfaces or hydroplaning The capa bilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must...

Page 403: ...ure to the brakes This can help reduce braking distances The BAS complements the anti lock brake system ABS Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous brak ing pressure during the stopping sequence do not pump the brakes Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired Once the brake pedal...

Page 404: ...e to other factors such as road conditions leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles WARNING Many factors such as vehicle loading road condi tions and driving conditions influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles The capabilities of ...

Page 405: ... tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when the TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions WARNING The Electronic Stability C...

Page 406: ...cator Light will be illuminated All other stability features of ESC function normally This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor mally allow is required to gain traction To turn ESC on again momentarily press the ESC OFF switch This will restore the normal ESC On mode of operation NOTE To improve the vehicle s tr...

Page 407: ...on the instrument cluster to clear this mes sage The ESC OFF message may appear in the Elec tronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC in Un derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa tion To turn ESC ON again momentarily press the ESC Off switch NOTE The ESC OFF message will display and the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is...

Page 408: ...r Sway Control TSC TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro priate wheel s to counteract the sway of the trailer TSC will become active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recognized No driver action is re quired ...

Page 409: ... greater than 30 mph 48 km h see your autho rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light lo cated in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active If the ESC Activation Malfunction...

Page 410: ...he maneuver that caused the ESC activation The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the Electronic Stability Control ESC is off TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 U S DOT Safety Stan dards Code TIN 4 Maximum Load 2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure 3 Service Description 6 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades 408 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 411: ... Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo rary emergency use only Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into...

Page 412: ...ire based on U S design standards T or S Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code R means radial construction D means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in 410 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 413: ...i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification ⴖ blank ⴖ Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load LL Light load tire C D E F G Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maxim...

Page 414: ...fies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ABCD Code used by the tire manufacturer one to four digits 03 Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured two digits 03 means the 3rd week...

Page 415: ... in units of PSI pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascals Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire The maximum inflation pres sure is molded into the sidewall Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pres sure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard Tire Placard A pap...

Page 416: ...ver s side door Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard 414 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Page 417: ...e statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed X...

Page 418: ...to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calcu late total load cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the se...

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Page 420: ...ected by improper tire pressure Safety WARNING Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions Under inflation increases tire flexing and can re sult in over heating and tire failure Over inflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handli...

Page 421: ...d uncomfortable ride Both under inflation and over inflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict able steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflatio...

Page 422: ...ressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature 68 F 20 C and the outside temperature 32 F 0 C then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condi...

Page 423: ...radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly The instability could cause a collision Al ways use radial tires in sets of four Never combine them with other types of tires Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because of sidewall flexing Consult your authorized dealer for radial tire repairs Spare Tire Matchin...

Page 424: ...rary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire Compact spare tire descriptions begin...

Page 425: ...read is worn to the tread wear indicators the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire replace or repair the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity Limited Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on th...

Page 426: ...e Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control Tire Spinning When stuck in mud sand snow or ice conditions do not spin your vehicle s wheels above 30 mph 48 km h WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces gener ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 30 mph 48 km h w...

Page 427: ...not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have an collision resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Prote...

Page 428: ... equipment tire sidewall See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair Replacing just one tire can seriously affect your vehicle s handling If you ever replace a wheel make sure that the wheel s speci...

Page 429: ...ginally equipped on your vehicle Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure You could lose control and have a collision Continued WARNING Continued Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control CAUTION Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result ...

Page 430: ...ation being per formed NOTE The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the correct vehicle position following a tire rotation The suggested rotation method is the forward cross shown in the following diagram TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the veh...

Page 431: ...the tire pressure is at or above recommended cold tire pressure Once the low tire pressure warning has been illuminated the tire pressure must be increased to the recommended cold tire pressure in order for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be turned off The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the up dated tire pressure...

Page 432: ...your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS as damage to the sensors may result Continued CAUTION Continued After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the 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 warnin...

Page 433: ...o regularly check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain the proper pressure The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS consists of the following components Receiver Module Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC and a graphic displaying tire pressures Tire Pressure Monitoring ...

Page 434: ...lashing and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure s have been received The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 24 km h to receive this information SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Warning 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 f...

Page 435: ...ny of the following 1 Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM sensors 2 Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals 3 Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings 4 Using tire chains on the vehicle 5 Using wheels tires not equipped with TPM sensors The EVIC will also display a S...

Page 436: ... Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid In addition the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM mes sage for three seconds and then display dashes in place of the pressure value For each subsequent ignition switch cycle a chime will sound the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 sec onds and then remain on solid and the EVIC will...

Page 437: ... regulations and provide excel lent fuel economy and performance when using high quality premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting stalling and ...

Page 438: ...ance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy genates such as 10 ethanol MTBE and ETBE Oxygen ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle CAUTION Do not use gasolines containing Meth...

Page 439: ... 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 Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT Gasoline blended...

Page 440: ...ave to add anything to the fuel Fuel System Cautions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle s performance The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor mance and damage the emissions control system An out of tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat If you notice a pungent...

Page 441: ...ing assessed against you Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Do not inhale exhaust gases They contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which can kill Never run the engine in a closed area such as a garage and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended ...

Page 442: ... prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel filler door on the driver s side of the vehicle If the gas cap is lost or damaged be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle 1 Press the fuel filler door release switch located under the headlamp switch 2 Open the fuel...

Page 443: ...rities into the fuel system Also a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the Malfunction Indi cator Light MIL to illuminate due to fuel vapors escaping from the system A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the MIL to turn on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling Fuel Filler Cap 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 ...

Page 444: ...zzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full Tighten the gas cap about one quarter turn until you hear one click This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened If the gas cap is not tightened properly the MIL will come on Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release If you are unable to open the fuel filler door use the fuel fil...

Page 445: ... the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin istration regulations your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver s side door or B Pillar This label contains the month and year of manufacture Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR front and rear and Vehicl...

Page 446: ...o area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded Each axle s GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity axle springs tires or wheels Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for in creased durability does not necessarily increase the ve hicle s GVWR Tire Size The tire size on the label represents the actual tire siz...

Page 447: ...ont and rear axle Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR If so weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight limitations are met Store the heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally Stow all loose items secure...

Page 448: ... this manual concerning ve hicles used for trailer towing Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle This includes driver passengers cargo and tongue weight The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVW...

Page 449: ...ther 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 cases it should not be less than 10 or more than 15 of the trailer load You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum width of the fro...

Page 450: ...c and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability Trailer sway control and a weight distributing load equalizing hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights TW and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration loading to comply with gross axle weight rating GAWR requirements WARNING An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may red...

Page 451: ...ven drivetrain Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I Light Duty 2 000 lbs 907 kg Class II Medium Duty 3 500 lbs 1 587 kg Class III Heavy Duty 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg Class IV Extra Heavy Duty 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Greater than 10 000 lbs 4 540 kg Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings chart for the Max...

Page 452: ...e Wt See Note 6 4L Automatic 10 400 lbs 4 717 kg 40 sq ft 3 72 sq m 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg 500 lbs 227 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds NOTE The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard Refer to Tire Safety Information in Starting and O...

Page 453: ...ide which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch Consider the following items when computing the weight on the front rear axles of the vehicle The trailer tongue weight of the trailer The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put ...

Page 454: ...w vehicle drive train components the following guidelines are recom mended CAUTION Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 805 km the new vehicle is driven The engine axle or other parts could be damaged Continued CAUTION Continued Then during the first 500 miles 805 km that a trailer is towed do not drive over 50 mph 80 km h and do not make starts at full throttle This helps the en...

Page 455: ...nd trailer Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners Continued WARNING Continued Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade When parking apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle Put the tow vehicle transmission in PARK Always block or ⴖchockⴖ the trailer wheels GCWR must no...

Page 456: ...perating for proper tire replacement procedures Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limits Towing Requirements Trailer Brakes Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer This could cause inadequate braking and possible personal injury An electronically actuated trailer brake ...

Page 457: ... might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident Continued WARNING Continued Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance When towing you should allow for addi tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you Failure to do so could result in an accident Towing Tips NOTE To provide optimum towing performance and to protect transmission components alwa...

Page 458: ... minutes of continuous operation Refer to the Main tenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals 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 until you can get back to cruising speed Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel ...

Page 459: ...e with any of its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission and or transfer case damage Damage from improper towing is not covered by your new vehicle warranty NOTE This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 ...

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Page 461: ...60 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats 460 䡵 Jacking And Tire Changing 461 Run Flat Tires 461 䡵 Jump Starting 462 Preparations For Jump Start 462 Jump Starting Procedure 464 䡵 Emergency Tow Hooks If Equipped 466 䡵 Shift Lever Override 467 䡵 Towing A Disabled Vehicle 468 6 ...

Page 462: ...arning flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position NOTE With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers may wear down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac tion On the highways slow down In city traffic while stopped place the transmission in NEUTR...

Page 463: ...engine off immediately and call for service WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifreeze or steam from your radiator If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Run Flat Tires This veh...

Page 464: ...g can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instructions and precautions CAUTION Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery starter motor alternator or electrical syst...

Page 465: ...be seriously injured Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK 2 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electri cal accessories Remote Battery Posts 1 Remote Positive...

Page 466: ...d result in per sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex plosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle 1 Connect the positive end of the jumper cable to the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the boo...

Page 467: ...jumper cable from the remote negative post of the discharged vehicle 7 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 8 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 9 Disconnect the positive end of the jumper cable from the remote positive post of the discharged vehicle 10 Reinstall the protect...

Page 468: ...ront of the vehicle The rear hook will be located on the driver s side of the vehicle NOTE For off road recovery it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle WARNING Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle Chains may break causing serious injury or death Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks Tow straps may become di...

Page 469: ...er located next to the shifter on the center console 4 Using a screwdriver or similar tool carefully remove the shift lever override access cover located on the bottom of the cupholder 5 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 6 Using the screwdriver or similar tool press and hold the shift lock lever down 7 Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 8 The vehicle may then be started...

Page 470: ...ICLE The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed CAUTION Towing this vehicle using any other method could result in extensive damage to the transfer case and or transmission Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Page 471: ...spection And Maintenance Programs 473 䡵 Replacement Parts 474 䡵 Dealer Service 474 䡵 Maintenance Procedures 475 Engine Oil 476 Engine Oil Filter 479 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 479 Maintenance Free Battery 480 Air Conditioner Maintenance 481 Body Lubrication 482 Windshield Wiper Blades 483 Adding Washer Fluid 485 Exhaust System 486 Cooling System 489 7 ...

Page 472: ...ulbs 511 䡵 Bulb Replacement 512 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps HID If Equipped 512 Halogen Headlamps If Equipped 512 Front Turn Signal 513 Front Fog Lamps 513 Rear Tail Stop Turn Signal And Backup Lamps 514 Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 515 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 516 Rear License Lamp 517 䡵 Fluid Capacities 517 䡵 Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 518 Engine 518 Chassis 519 470...

Page 473: ...wer Module Fuses 6 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Engine Oil Fill 8 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 ...

Page 474: ...drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running severe catalytic converter damage and ...

Page 475: ...ing and that the OBD II system is ready for testing Normally the OBD II system will be ready The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced recently had a dead battery or a battery replace ment If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to ...

Page 476: ...would in order for your OBD II system to update A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready Regardless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the eng...

Page 477: ... me chanic MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed maintenance schedule there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future CAUTION Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per form repairs and service when n...

Page 478: ...oil must be maintained at the correct level Check the oil level at regular intervals such as every fuel stop The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level...

Page 479: ...m or six months whichever occurs first Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 10725 and are approved to MB 229 3 or MB 229 5 will be listed on the back label of the oil container The manufacturer recommends the use...

Page 480: ...ller cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine For information on engine oil filler cap location refer to Engine Compart ment in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further information Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom mended oil quality requirements are met and the recom mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followe...

Page 481: ...uality filters should be used to assure most efficient service MOPAR威 engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended Engine Air Cleaner Filter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals WARNING The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair...

Page 482: ...e vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to de grade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting WARNING When temperatures are below the freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal in jury Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jum...

Page 483: ...l spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time CAUTION Do not us...

Page 484: ...And Recycling R 134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro carbon HFC that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone saving product How ever the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points including such items as seat...

Page 485: ...la tions of salt or road film Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil gasoline etc NOTE Life expect...

Page 486: ...gate glass NOTE The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully upward unless the pivot cap is raised first 2 Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass 3 Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder 1 Wiper Arm 2 Pivot Cap 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 487: ... message will be displayed Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center in Under standing Your Instrument Panel for further information The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment be sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only not radiator...

Page 488: ...ed in the sound of the exhaust system when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged have a competent mechanic inspect the com plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken damaged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition ...

Page 489: ...yst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition In the event of engine malfunction particularly involv ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor mance have your vehicle serviced promptly Contin ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter ...

Page 490: ...urs the vehicle should be stopped the engine shut off and the vehicle allowed to cool Thereafter service including a tune up to manufacturer s specifications should be ob tained immediately To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing ...

Page 491: ...reeze is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the A C condenser for any accumulation 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 cuts and tightness of the connection at...

Page 492: ...s and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information CAUTION Mixing of engine coolant antifreeze other than specified HOAT engine coolant antifreeze may result in engine damage and may decrease corro sion protection If a non HOAT engine coolant antifreeze is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant antifreeze as ...

Page 493: ... Technology HOAT engine coolant antifreeze When adding engine coolant antifreeze The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR威 Antifreeze Coolant 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula HOAT Hybrid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent Mix a minimum solution of 50 HOAT engine coolant antifreeze and distilled water Use higher concentra tions not to exceed 70 if temperatures below 34 F 37 C are anticipated Use o...

Page 494: ... words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre caution Never add engine coolant antifreeze when the engine is overheated Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system To prevent scalding or injury do not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot or under pressure Do not use a pressure cap other ...

Page 495: ...reeze point or replacing en gine coolant antifreeze Advise your service attendant of this As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month When additional engine coolant antifreeze is needed to maintain the proper level it should be added to the coolant bottle Do not overfill Points To Remember NOTE When the vehicle is stopped after a...

Page 496: ...overy bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed Keep the front of the radiator clean If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning keep the front of the condenser clean Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter operation If replacement is ever necessary install only the correct type thermostat Other designs may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance poor gas mile age and...

Page 497: ...lled hydraulic master cylin der reservoir Continued WARNING Continued To avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point This may cause it to boil unexpectedly d...

Page 498: ...tion Front Axle Fluid Level Check The front axle oil level needs to be between 1 8 in 3 mm below the bottom of the fill hole and the bottom of the fill hole The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to 22 to 29 ft lbs 30 to 40 N m CAUTION Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage them and cause them to leak Rear Axle Fluid Level Check The rear axle oil level needs to be betwee...

Page 499: ...sfer case The fluid level should be at the bottom edge of the filler plug hole when the vehicle is in a level position Adding Fluid Add fluid at the filler hole until it runs out of the hole when the vehicle is in a level position Drain First remove fill plug then remove drain plug Recom mended tightening torque for drain and fill plugs is 15 to 25 ft lbs 20 to 34 N m CAUTION When installing plugs...

Page 500: ... may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer s recommended fluid will require more frequent fluid and filter changes Refer to Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts in Main taining Your Vehicle for further information Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF is an engineered product and its perf...

Page 501: ...et at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating condi tions If a transmission fluid leak occurs visit your authorized dealer immediately Severe damage to the transmission may occur Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to accurately adjust the fluid level Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requi...

Page 502: ...c fallout industrial pollutants Washing Wash your vehicle regularly Always wash your ve hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or a mild car wash soap and rinse the panels completely with clear water If insects tar or other similar deposits have accumu lated on your vehicle use MOPAR威 Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove Use a high quality cleaner wax such as MOPAR威 Cleaner Wa...

Page 503: ...he paint touch them up immediately The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil ity of the owner If you carry special cargo such as chemicals fertilizers de icer...

Page 504: ...ge the wheel s pro tective finish Only MOPAR威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If Equipped Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man ner Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean dry towel Blot any remaining stain with a clean damp towel For tough stains apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean da...

Page 505: ...h Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR威 Total Clean or equivalent Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid Please do not use polishes oils cleaning fluids solvents detergents or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery Application of a leather condi tioner is not required to maintain the original condition WARNING Do n...

Page 506: ...t bleach dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric Sun damage will also weaken the fabric If the belts need cleaning use MOPAR威 Total Clean a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly FUSES Totally Integrated Po...

Page 507: ...ription J03 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow J04 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node J05 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node J06 40 Amp Green Antilock Brakes Pump Stability Control System J07 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brakes Valve Stability Control System J08 40 Amp Green Power Seat J09 30 Amp Pink E Brake Totally Integrated Power Module 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 ...

Page 508: ...ark Lamps J15 40 Amp Green Front Cabin Fan Blower J17 40 Amp Green Starter Motor Sole noid Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module Powertrain Control Module Transmission Range J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan Motor HI Radiator Fan Motor Low J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper J21 20 Amp Blue Front Rear Washer Control J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module M1 15 Amp B...

Page 509: ...llow Power Outlet 2 Switchable M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat Steering Wheel M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M10 15 Amp Blue Video Universal Garage Door Opener M11 10 Amp Red Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Climate Control System M12 30 Amp Green Radio Amplifier M13 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Cluster M14 20 Amp Yellow Back Up Camera If Equipped...

Page 510: ...ller M18 15 Amp Blue Stop Lamp M19 25 Amp Natural Automatic Shut down 1 and 2 M20 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M21 20 Amp Yellow Automatic Shut down 3 M22 10 Amp Red Horns Low High Right M23 10 Amp Red Horns Low High Left M24 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump Motor Output Diesel Lift Pump Export Only M26 10 Amp Red Driver Door Switc...

Page 511: ... Diag Connec tor M31 20 Amp Yellow Backup Lamps M32 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M33 10 Amp Red Powertrain Controller Transmission Con troller M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist Module Climate Control System Module Infra Red Sensor Compass Module M35 15 Amp Blue Left Rear Parklamps M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet M37 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes Stabili...

Page 512: ...g a blown fuse it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over load If a properly rated fuse continues to blow it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps...

Page 513: ...76 Rear Cargo Lamp 214 2 Visor Vanity Lamp V26377 Underpanel Courtesy Lamps 906 Instrument Cluster General Illumination 103 Telltale Hazard Lamp 74 Exterior Lights Bulb Type Backup Lamps 3157K Front Park Turn Lamp 3757A Front Fog Lamps 9145 Front Side Marker W5W Headlamps Low Beam High Intensity Discharge HID D1S Serviced at Authorized Dealer Headlamps Low Beam 9006 Headlamps High Beam 9005 Rear T...

Page 514: ...tensity Discharge HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop erly See your authorized dealer for service NOTE On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis charge HID headlamps when the headlamps are turned on there is a blue hue to the lamps This dimin ishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds as...

Page 515: ...ce the bulb CAUTION Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol Front Fog Lamps 1 Reach through the cutout in the splash shield and disconnect the wiring harness from the fog lamp connec tor 2 Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze them together to ...

Page 516: ...he index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of the front fog lamp housing 5 Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are engaged in the slots of the collar 6 Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp housing until both tabs snap firmly into place and are fully engaged 7 Connect the wiring harness to the front fog l...

Page 517: ...ach the lamp assembly Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1 Raise the liftgate 2 Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate 3 Once lower trim is loose close the liftgate 4 Open the flipper glass 5 Pull up glass seal at bottom of window opening 6 Remove small trim panel around liftgate glass striker 7 Close flipper glass and raise the liftgate 8 Continue removi...

Page 518: ...ove replace bulb s 12 Reinstall the socket s 13 Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL The center high mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly See your authorized dealer for replacement Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps Center High Mounted Stop Lamp 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Page 519: ... FLUID CAPACITIES U S Metric Fuel Approximate 25 Gallons 94 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6 4 Liter Engine SAE 5W 40 API Certified 7 Quarts 6 6 Liters Cooling System 6 4 Liter Engine MOPAR威 Engine Coolant Antifreeze 5 Year 100 000 Mile Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts 15 5 Liters Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 ...

Page 520: ...l types of operat ing conditions the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS 10725 and are approved to MB 229 3 or MB 229 5 The manufacturer recom mends the use of a full synthetic 5W 40 or equivalent engine oil Engine Oil Filter MOPAR威 Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs LZTR6AP11EG Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm Fuel Select...

Page 521: ...commended Axle Differential Front Rear MOPAR威 Synthetic Gear Axle Lubricant SAE 75W 140 API GL5 or equivalent Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR威 DOT 3 Brake Fluid SAE J1703 should be used If DOT 3 SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available then DOT 4 is acceptable Use only rec ommended brake fluids Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR威 Power Steering Fluid 4 MOPAR威 ATF 4威 Automatic Trans mission Fluid or equivale...

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Page 523: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedules 522 Required Maintenance Intervals 523 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Page 524: ...he oil change indicator message will illuminate this means that service is required for your vehicle Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 500 miles 805 km NOTE The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change Change your vehicle s oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illu...

Page 525: ...k tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir brake master cylinder and power steering and add as needed Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation At Each Oil Change Change the engine oil filter Inspect the brake hoses and lines CAUTION Failure to perfor...

Page 526: ...e engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect exhaust system Perform the first inspection at 12 000 miles 20 000 km or 12 months Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper loosene...

Page 527: ...icle for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the CV joints Inspect exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Or...

Page 528: ...le for any of the following Dusty or off road conditions Inspect the engine air cleaner filter replace if necessary Inspect the brake linings replace if necessary Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Ce...

Page 529: ...ct exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 54 000 Miles 90 000 km or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Or...

Page 530: ...nspect the accessory drive belt s replace if necessary Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102 000 miles 170 000 km Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 66 000 Miles ...

Page 531: ...ct exhaust system Inspect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 78 000 Miles 130 000 km or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Odometer Reading Date Repair O...

Page 532: ...mage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 90 000 Miles 150 000 km or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Replace the engine air cleaner filter Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary Drain the transfer case and refill Adjust parking brake on vehic...

Page 533: ...spect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 102 000 Miles 170 000 km or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done...

Page 534: ...ect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 114 000 Miles 190 000 km or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Sig...

Page 535: ...nt suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Drain the transfer case and refill Inspect the accessory drive belt s replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 126 000 Miles 210 000 km or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the eng...

Page 536: ...ect the front suspension tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 138 000 Miles 230 000 km or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Sig...

Page 537: ...als for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary Odometer Reading Date Repair Order Dealer Code Signature Authorized Service Center 150 000 Miles 250 000 km or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Replace the engine air cleaner filter Drain the transfer case and refill Adjust parking brake on ve...

Page 538: ...ent If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance This could cause an accident 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 536 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...

Page 539: ...If You Need Assistance 539 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center 540 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 540 In Mexico Contact 540 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 541 Service Contract 541 䡵 Warranty Information 542 䡵 MOPAR威 Parts 542 䡵 Reporting Safety Defects 542 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 542 In Canada 543 䡵 Publication Order Forms 543 9 ...

Page 540: ...䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 545 Treadwear 545 Traction Grades 545 Temperature Grades 546 538 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Page 541: ...end of the day discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority At many authorized dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge If you need a rental it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction We wa...

Page 542: ...acturer s customer cen ter should include the following information Owner s name and address Owner s telephone number home and office Authorized dealership name Vehicle Identification Number VIN Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P O Box 21 8004 Auburn Hills MI 48321 8004 Phone 877 426 5337 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center P O Box 1621 Windsor Ontario N9A 4H6 P...

Page 543: ...fter the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s service contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s service contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date If you have any questions about the service contract call the manufacturer s Service Cont...

Page 544: ...ear contain or emit chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet located on the DVD for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids lubricants parts and accessories are available from an authorized deale...

Page 545: ...y defect you should contact the Customer Service Department imme diately Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans port Canada Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1 800 333 0510 or go to http www tc gc ca roadsafety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals you may use either the website or the phone numbers li...

Page 546: ...ctly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by step troubleshooting and drivability procedures proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment Owner s Manuals These Owner s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve hicles Included are starting operating emergen...

Page 547: ...times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road charac teristics and climate Traction Grades The Traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C These grades represent t...

Page 548: ...ad to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overload...

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Page 550: ... 71 73 76 Alarm Security Alarm 18 292 Alarm Panic 24 Alterations Modifications Vehicle 8 Antenna Satellite Radio 347 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 400 Anti Lock Warning Light 291 Anti Theft System 292 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 490 517 Disposal 492 Appearance Care 499 Assistance Towing 125 Auto Down Power Windows 41 Automatic Dimming Mirror 108 Automatic Door Locks 33 Automatic Headlights 180 Automati...

Page 551: ...rking 397 Warning Light 289 Brake Transmission Interlock 382 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 94 Bulb Replacement 511 512 Bulbs Light 99 Calibration Compass 316 Camera Rear 237 Capacities Fluid 517 Caps Filler Fuel 440 Radiator Coolant Pressure 492 Car Washes 500 Carbon Monoxide Warning 96 439 Cargo Vehicle Loading 443 Cargo Area Cover 271 Cargo Area Features 268 Cargo Compartment 268 Light 26...

Page 552: ...ration 379 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 360 Compact Spare Tire 422 Compass 314 Compass Calibration 316 Compass Variance 315 Computer Trip Travel 311 Connector UCI 350 Universal Consumer Interface UCI 350 Conserving Fuel 309 Console Overhead 240 Contract Service 541 Coolant Pressure Cap Radiator Cap 492 Cooling System 489 Adding Coolant Antifreeze 491 Coolant Capacity 517 Coolant Level 489 493 Dispo...

Page 553: ...r Opener Garage 241 Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 394 Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy 309 Electric Remote Mirrors 109 Electrical Outlet Auxiliary Power Outlet 258 Electronic Brake Control System 400 Anti Lock Brake System 400 Brake Assist System 401 Electronic Roll Mitigation 402 Traction Control System 400 Electronic Roll Mitigation ERM 402 Electronic Speed Cont...

Page 554: ...s 435 517 Jump Starting 462 Oil 476 517 Oil Change Interval 477 Oil Selection 477 517 Overheating 460 Starting 375 Temperature Gauge 292 Engine Oil Viscosity 478 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart 478 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 77 Entry System Illuminated 21 Ethanol 436 Event Data Recorder 81 Exhaust Gas Caution 47 96 439 486 Exhaust System 96 486 Exterior Finish Care 500 Exterior Lights 99 Filter...

Page 555: ...ight Service 513 Fog Lights 286 513 Folding Rear Seat 170 Forward Collision Warning 224 303 324 Four Way Hazard Flasher 460 Front Axle Differential 496 Fuel 435 Additives 438 Clean Air 436 Conserving 309 Ethanol 436 Filler Cap Gas Cap 440 443 Gasoline 435 Gauge 292 Light 304 Materials Added 438 Methanol 436 Octane Rating 435 Requirements 435 517 Saver Mode 309 Tank Capacity 517 Fuel Optimizer 309 ...

Page 556: ...22 435 Glass Cleaning 503 Gross Axle Weight Rating 444 447 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 444 446 GVWR 444 Hands Free Phone Uconnect 111 Hazard Driving Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 394 Hazard Warning Flasher 460 Headlights 512 Bulb Replacement 512 On With Wipers 180 Replacing 512 Heated Mirrors 110 High Beam Indicator 286 Hill Descent Control Indicator 286 Hitches Trailer Towing 4...

Page 557: ...nce Care 503 Intermittent Wipers Delay Wipers 190 Introduction 4 Inverter Power 262 Jump Starting 462 Key In Reminder 16 Key Programming 18 Key Replacement 17 Key Sentry Immobilizer 16 Keyless Enter N Go 35 314 376 Keyless Entry System 22 Keyless Go 12 314 Keys 12 Kicker Sound System 357 Lap Shoulder Belts 51 LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren 86 87 Latches 99 Lead Free Gasoline 435 Leaks...

Page 558: ...99 Fog 286 513 Fuses 504 Hazard Warning Flasher 460 Headlights 512 Headlights On With Wipers 180 High Beam Indicator 286 Hill Descent Control Indicator 286 Illuminated Entry 21 Low Fuel 304 Malfunction Indicator Check Engine 284 Map Reading 186 Reading 186 240 Rear Servicing 514 Rear Tail 514 Seat Belt Reminder 289 Security Alarm Theft Alarm 292 Service 512 Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicato...

Page 559: ...es 475 Maintenance Schedule 522 Maintenance Schedules 522 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 284 473 Manual Service 543 Memory Feature Memory Seat 173 Memory Seat 173 Memory Seats and Radio 173 Methanol 436 Mini Trip Computer 311 Mirrors 108 Automatic Dimming 108 Electric Powered 109 Electric Remote 109 Exterior Folding 109 Heated 110 Outside 109 Vanity 110 Mode Fuel Saver 309 Modifications ...

Page 560: ... 477 Checking 476 Disposal 479 Filter 479 Filter Disposal 479 Identification Logo 478 Materials Added to 478 Recommendation 477 517 Viscosity 517 Onboard Diagnostic System 472 473 Opener Garage Door HomeLink 241 Operator Manual Owner s Manual 5 Outside Rearview Mirrors 109 Overdrive 389 Overdrive OFF Switch 389 Overhead Console 240 Overheating Engine 293 460 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 5 543 Pa...

Page 561: ...lescoping Steering Column 195 Windows 40 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts 66 Pretensioners Seat Belts 60 Programmable Electronic Features 317 Programming Transmitters Remote Keyless Entry 22 Radial Ply Tires 421 Radiator Cap Coolant Pressure Cap 492 Radio Operation 361 Rain Sensitive Wiper System 192 Rear Axle Differential 496 Rear Camera 237 Rear Cross Path 152 Rear Cupholder 264 Rear Park Sense Sys...

Page 562: ... Tires 426 Reporting Safety Defects 542 Restraints Child 82 Restraints Occupant 48 Retractable Cargo Area Cover 271 Roll Over Warning 4 Rotation Tires 427 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 97 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 99 Safety Defects Reporting 542 Safety Information Tire 408 Safety Tips 95 Safety Exhaust Gas 47 96 Satellite Radio Antenna 347 Schedule Maintenance 522 Seat Belt Reminder 64 Seat Bel...

Page 563: ...tion of Coolant Antifreeze 490 Selection of Oil 477 Sentry Key Immobilizer 16 Sentry Key Programming 18 Sentry Key Replacement 17 Service Assistance 539 Service Contract 541 Service Engine Soon Light Malfunction Indicator 284 Service Manuals 543 Setting the Clock 327 336 Settings Personal 317 Shift Lever Override 467 Shifting 380 Automatic Transmission 380 Shoulder Belts 51 Side Airbag 76 Signals ...

Page 564: ...Storage 510 Storage Vehicle 368 510 Storing Your Vehicle 510 Sun Roof 251 254 Sun Visor Extension 111 Sunglasses Storage 241 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 67 Sway Control Trailer 406 System Remote Starting 27 Tachometer 284 Telescoping Steering Column 194 195 Temperature Control Automatic ATC 361 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 292 Tether Anchor Child Restraint 86 Tie Down Hooks Cargo 272 ...

Page 565: ...ng 424 Tread Wear Indicators 424 Tongue Weight Trailer Weight 451 Tow Hooks Emergency 466 Tow Haul Indicator Light 286 Towing 446 468 24 Hour Towing Assistance 125 Behind a Motorhome 457 Disabled Vehicle 468 Guide 450 Recreational 457 Weight 450 Towing Assistance 125 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome 457 Traction Control 400 Trailer Sway Control TSC 406 Trailer Towing 446 Cooling System Tips 456 H...

Page 566: ...nnect Hands Free Phone 111 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 545 Universal Consumer Interface UCI Connector 350 Universal Transmitter 241 Unleaded Gasoline 435 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 56 Upholstery Care 503 Vanity Mirrors 110 Variance Compass 315 Vehicle Certification Label 443 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 7 Vehicle Loading 415 443 Vehicle Modifications Alterations 8 Vehicle Storage 368 510 ...

Page 567: ... Wheel Trim 502 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 502 Wind Buffeting 43 253 257 Window Fogging 367 Windows 40 Power 40 Windshield Defroster 97 Windshield Washers 189 Fluid 485 Windshield Wiper Blades 483 Windshield Wipers 189 Wiper Blade Replacement 483 Wipers Intermittent 190 Wipers Rain Sensitive 192 10 INDEX 565 ...

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Page 571: ...nnection 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 may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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