Jeep Compass (2007) Bedienungsanleitung

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 7 5 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL ...................................[...]

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 6 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number ............... 6 䡵 V ehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepar ed with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. Y ou are urged to read these publications car efully . Following the instruc- ti[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 5 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains W ARNINGS against operating procedur es which could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against procedur es which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions. VEHICLE ID[...]

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    VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS / AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys .................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 2 ▫ Locking Doors W ith The Key .............. 1 3 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 4 䡵 Sentry Key ............................ 1 4 ▫ Replacement Keys ...................... 1[...]

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    ▫ “Child-Protection” Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped ............... 2 3 䡵 Remote Keyless Entry ..................... 2 4 ▫ T o Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 2 5 ▫ T o Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............ 2 6 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm: .................. 2 6 ▫ T o T urn Off “Flash Lights W ith Lock” ..[...]

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    ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen ............ 4 7 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag ............ 4 8 ▫ Child Restraint ........................ 6 4 䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations ........... 7 2 䡵 Safety T ips ............................ 7 3 ▫ Exhaust Gas .......................... 7 3 ▫ Saf[...]

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer . Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal Automatic T ransaxle Place the shift lever in P ARK. T urn the ignition switch to[...]

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    NOTE: If you try to r emove the key before you place the lever in P ARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition cylinder . If this occurs, r otate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is in[...]

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    Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key . NOTE: W ith the driver’s door open, and the key in the ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will not function. SENTR Y KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized o[...]

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    NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with r emote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass,™ additional Sentry Keys, or any other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key-related (transpon- de[...]

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    Sentry Key Programming Y ou can program new keys to the system if you have two valid sentry keys by performing the following pr ocedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key T ransponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 sec[...]

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    STEERING WHEEL LOCK — Manual T ransmission Only Y our manual transmission vehicle is equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle without the ignition key . If the steering wheel is moved no more than 1/2 turn in either direction and the key is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. If Y [...]

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    DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Therefor e, make sur e the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door . W ARNING! For personal security , and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle d[...]

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    CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A door lock switch is located on the driver door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Lock Switch Location THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR [...]

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    Automatic Door Locks—If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission is in gear . 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors wer e not previousl[...]

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    3. Depr ess the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmissio[...]

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    The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” (Customer Programmable Features) in the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped section of this manual. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Auto Unlock Featur e can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedur e: 1. Clo[...]

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    NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. “Child-Protection” Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the lock or unlock position. Child Protection Door Lock Location Inserting Ignition Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emer gency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle. REMOTE KEYLESS E[...]

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    NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. T o unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash [...]

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    NOTE: Pr essing the LOCK button on the keyfob while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above step[...]

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    NOTE: When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing the P ANIC button a second time, you may have to be closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system. T o T urn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” NOTE: The Flash Lights W ith Lock feature can be turned on or off. On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) equipped vehicles[...]

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    Use the Following procedur e to program additional key fobs if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedur e). 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. T urn the ignition to the O[...]

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    NOTE: If you do not have a programmed transmitter , contact your dealer for details. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be recei[...]

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    2. Remove and replace the batteries. A void touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. T o assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves together . NOTE: If the key fob is equipped with a screw , reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. [...]

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    T o set the alarm: 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the door key , power door lock switch, or the Keyless Entry T ransmitter and close all doors. 3. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. During this p[...]

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    Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger . LIFTGA TE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. T o unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right (manual lock models only). The liftga[...]

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    NOTE: In the event of a power malfunction, or the remote transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. NOTE: Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an[...]

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    Gas pr ops support the liftgate in the open position. However , because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather . POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches Power Window Switch Location 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d [...]

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    The control on the left front door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win- dows. Ther e is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and for 45 seconds after the ignition is turned O[...]

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    OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety featur es in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and if equipped, side airbags for both the driver and front passenger . If you will be carrying children too [...]

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    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. Lap/Shoulder Belts All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part [...]

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    W ARNING! • W earing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body . These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. • W earing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. Y ou might suffer internal injuries[...]

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 2 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    W ARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increas- in[...]

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    W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the [...]

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    Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the fr ont seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push anchorage button to release the anchor- age, and move it up or down to the position that serves you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and [...]

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    1. Remove the mini latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. 2. Grasp the mini latch plate and pull the belt over the seat. 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. Mini Latch Stowage Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2 I n f o[...]

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    4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini latch plate into the mini buckle until you hear a “click.” 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click[...]

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    on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug belt r educes the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt. 9. T o release the belt, push the red b[...]

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    slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully . Insert the mini latch plate into the slot provided in the trim panel. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions ar e equipped with pr etensioning devices that are designed to remove slack fr om the seat belt in the event of a collision. These d[...]

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    The Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert) can be en- abled 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 turned to the ON or ST ART position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom- mend deactivating the Enhanced W arning System (BeltAlert). 1.[...]

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    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 str ong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has air[...]

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    The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that ar e based on collision severity and occupant size. Also, the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to ⬙ Occupant Classification System ⬙ in this section). W[...]

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    Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with seat belts and pr etensioners, fr ont airbags work with the driver knee bolster to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger . Side airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collision[...]

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    ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. Refer to the section on Child Restraint. Y ou sh[...]

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    W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instru- ment panel during front air[...]

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    • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners • Occupant Classification System (OCS) for the Front Passenger Seat − Occupant Classification Module − Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) Indicator Light − W eight Sensors How The Airbag System W orks • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is severe e[...]

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    momentarily or continuously . A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up. W ARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the [...]

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    the right front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat, the passenger air bag will not inflate even though the Passenger Airbag Disable (P AD) indicator lamp is not illuminated. • The P AD indictor light should not be illu- minated when an adult passenger is prop- erly seated in the front passenger seat. In this[...]

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    Front Passenger Seat Occupant Passenger Air- bag Disable (P AD) Indica- tor Light Airbag Status Adult OFF ON Child ON OFF Grocery Bags, Heavy Briefcases and Other Rela- tively Light Objects ON OFF Empty or V ery Small Objects OFF* OFF * Since the system senses weight, some small objects will turn the P AD Indicator Light on. Drivers and adult passe[...]

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    authorized dealer . The Airbag W arning Light is turned on whenever ther e is fault that can affect the operation of the airbag system. If there is a fault present in the OCS, both the P AD Indicator Light and the Airbag W arning Light are illuminated to show that the passenger airbag is turned off until the fault is cleared. If an object is lodged[...]

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    determine whether the front passenger airbag should be turned off. It also determines the rate of airbag inflation during a collision. • Y our vehicle has four W eight Sensors located between the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measur e applied weight and transfers that information to the OCM. • The Side Impact (SRS) Side Curtain Air[...]

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    The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com- ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy- ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo- nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu- late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modifications t[...]

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    W ARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly , its related compo- nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent. A modified vehicle ma[...]

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    used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water . For nose or throat irritation, move to fr esh air . If the irritation continues, see your doctor . If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufac- turer’s in[...]

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    Airbag Light Y ou will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately . • The AIRBAG light does not come on during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first [...]

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    identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the US government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver , vehicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially . Confidential data will not be dis- closed b[...]

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    Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces requir e that small childr en ride in proper r estraint systems. This is the law , and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- le[...]

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    • Safety experts recommend that children ride rearwar d-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). T wo types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and ⬙ convertible ⬙ child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt or th[...]

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    and booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/ shoulder belt. (Some booster seats are equipped with a front shield and are held in the vehicle by the lap portion.) NOTE: For additional information refer to www .seatcheck.org. W ARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a coll[...]

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    restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however , any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if nece[...]

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    Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) T o operate the switchable retractor , pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then pull on the belt until it is all removed from the r etractor . Allow the belt to r eturn into the retractor , pulling on the [...]

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    LA TCH-compatible, you can only install the child re- straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to, Installing the Child Restraint System for typical installa- tion instructions. Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks fo[...]

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    NOTE: When using the LA TCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant r estraints are stowed and out of reach of children. It is recommended that before installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If th[...]

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    Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tions that come with the child restraint system. NOTE: If your child restraint seat is not LA TCH com- patible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased h[...]

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    • Check belt fit periodically . A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. T ransporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could h[...]

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    A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty . SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breath[...]

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    Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent r etractor , torn webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 M i r r o r s ............................... 7 9 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ...... 7 9 ▫ Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side ............. 8 0 ▫ Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side ........... 8 0 ▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirrors ............ 8 1 ▫ V anity Mirrors —[...]

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    ▫ Manual Lumbar— If Equipped ............ 1 1 0 ▫ Driver’s Seat Back Recline ............... 1 1 1 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints .............. 1 1 2 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............. 1 1 3 ▫ Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat ............ 1 1 4 ▫ Folding Rear Seat ..................... 1 1 5 ▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equ[...]

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    䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ...... 1 2 9 ▫ T o Activate .......................... 1 2 9 ▫ T o Set At A Desired Speed ............... 1 3 0 ▫ T o Deactivate ........................ 1 3 0 ▫ T o Resume Speed ..................... 1 3 0 ▫ T o V ary The Speed Setting ............... 1 3 0 ▫ Manual T ransaxle ..............[...]

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    ▫ Closing Sunroof – Manual ............... 1 4 7 ▫ Closing Sunroof – Express Mode .......... 1 4 8 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................... 1 4 8 ▫ Pinch Protect Override ................. 1 4 8 ▫ V enting Sunroof – Express ............... 1 4 8 ▫ Sunshade Operation ................... 1 4 9 ▫ W ind Buffeting ................[...]

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    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window . A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adj[...]

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    Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side Adjust the Flat (Drivers Side) Outside Mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to vehicle with your head close to the door glass. Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirr or [...]

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    Electric Remote-Control Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver’s door trim panel. Remote Control Mirrors Switch Mirror Directions UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    T o adjust a mirror , turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. T ilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When finished adjusting the mirror , turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror . W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side conv[...]

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    Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass. HANDS–FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g.[...]

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    with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped). The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system and the control buttons that will enable you to access the system. The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands- Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See www .chrys[...]

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    Operations V oice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™ system and to navigate through the UConnect™ menu structur e. V oice commands are required after most UConnect™ system prompts. Y ou 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 v[...]

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    Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options are at any prompt, say ⬙ Help ⬙ follow- ing the voice on beep. The UConnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. T o activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply press the ’Phone’ button and follow audible prompts fo[...]

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    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing ⬙ and follow the audible pr ompts. • When prompted, after the voice on beep, say ⬙ Pair a Phone ⬙ and follow the audible prompts. • Y ou will be asked to say a four-digit pin number , which you will later need to enter into your cellular . Y ou can ente[...]

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    • For example, you can say “234-567-8901.” The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. Based on the Country in which the vehicle was pur chased, the UConnect™ limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For example, in USA, 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid USA phone number -[...]

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    • When pr ompted, say the name of the new entry . Use of long names helps the voice recognition and is recom- mended. For example, say ⬙ Robert Smith ⬙ or ⬙ Robert ⬙ instead of ⬙ Bob. ⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., ⬙ Home, ⬙⬙ W ork, ⬙⬙ Mobile, ⬙ or ⬙ Pager ⬙ ). This will allow you to store mul[...]

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    After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunities to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu. ⬙ Phonebook Edit ⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may ha[...]

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    Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook Erase All. ⬙ • The UConnect™ system will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be del[...]

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    Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect™ system will interrupt the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. T o reject the call, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incomi[...]

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    indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one time. Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-W a[...]

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    Call Continuation Call continuation is progr ession of a phone call on UConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to off. Call continuation functionality available on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or[...]

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    For command translations and alternate commands in supported languages, refer to “Command T ranslations” at the end of this section. Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area. If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ syst[...]

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    NOTE: The T owing Assistance number dialed is based on the Country wher e the vehicle is purchased (1-800- 528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico city in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour “T owing Assistance” cover- age details in the W arranty information booklet and on [...]

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    sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙ Send ⬙ is also to be used to navigate through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager . Barge In - Overriding Prompts The ’V oice Recognition’ button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately . For ex[...]

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    phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The UConnect™ system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition. NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect™ system to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after suc[...]

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    system without terminating the call. T o transfer an ongo- ing call from your UConnect™ paired cellular phone to the UConnect™ system or vice-versa, press the ’V oice Recognition’ button and say ⬙ T ransfer Call. ⬙ Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect™ System and Cellular Phone Y our cellular phone can be paired with many d[...]

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    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Select Phone ⬙ and follow the prompts. • Y ou can also press the ⬘ V oice Recognition’ button anytime 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 i[...]

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    Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect System. For best results, the V oice T raining session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedur e may be r epeated with a new user . The system will adapt to the last trained voice only . T o restor e [...]

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    • 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 phonebook when vehicle is not in motion is recommended. • It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnect™ phonebook. • UConnect™ phone[...]

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    • Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. Bluetooth Communication Link Occasionally , Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect™ system. When this hap- pens, the connection can generally be re-established by switching the phone off/on. Y our cell phone is recom- mended to remain [...]

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    104 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    106 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero One Tw o Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Star (*) Plus (+) Pound (#) Add Location All Call Cancel Confirmation Prompts Continue Delete Dial Edit Emergency English Erase All Espanol Francais Help Home Language List names List phones UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 3 I n f o r m a[...]

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    Mobile Mute Mute off New entry No Pager Pair a phone Phone pairing Pairing Phonebook Phone book Previous Record again Redial Return to main menu Return. Main menu Select phone Select Send Set up Phone settings / Phone set up T owing assistance T ransfer call T ry again V oice training W ork Ye s SEA TS Front Seat Adjustment The adjusting bar is at [...]

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    Using body pressur e, move forward and rearwar d on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. W ARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehic[...]

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    Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lower ed by using the ratcheting handle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the driving position. Manual Lumbar— If Equipped The Lumbar adjustment is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. T o increase or decrease support, rotate the han[...]

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    Driver’s Seat Back Recline T o recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. 2. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position. Reclining Seat UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 1 1 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear . Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. T o raise the head restraint, pull up on the head restraint. T o lower the head restraint, depress the button and push down on the head r[...]

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    Heated Seats — If Equipped W ARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater . It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long per[...]

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    When high-temperature heating is selected, the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated. The heat output then drops to the normal high-temperature level. If high-level heating is selected, the system will automati- cally switch to the low level after about 30 minutes of continuous op[...]

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    Folding Rear Seat T o pr ovide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat. Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Folding Rear Seat UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 15 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped Rear Seat Folded Flat Rear Seat Recline Pull 1 16 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just enough to r elease the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap. W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more like[...]

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    LIGHTS Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirror . Each light is turned ON by pressing the button. Pr ess the button a second time to turn the light OFF . The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent. NOTE: The lights will remai[...]

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    Multi-Function Control Lever The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Pane[...]

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    T o change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, [...]

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    Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function Control Lever . T o activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the control lever . NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the[...]

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    Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Y ou can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fas[...]

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    Passing Light Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. NOTE: If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams [...]

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    Then move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into the inner hood surface. T o prevent possible damage, d[...]

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    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever . The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Windshield Washers T o use the washer , pull the control lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate in low[...]

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    Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. CAUTION! In cold weather , always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off t[...]

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    Windshield Wiper Operation T urn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever . Rotate the knob upward (clockwise) to decrea[...]

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    TIL T STEERING COLUMN T o tilt the steering column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control lever . W ith one hand firmly on the wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place. W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout a st[...]

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    ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. T o Activate: Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. T o turn the system OFF , p[...]

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    T o Set At A Desired Speed: When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press down on the lever 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 SET lever . T o Deactivate: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pullin[...]

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    T apping the “SET DECEL” button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. Manual T ransaxle: Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed control disengages is normal. V ehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need t[...]

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    On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The HomeLink 威 system will be disabled if the V ehicle Theft Alarm (if equipped) is in the Armed or Alarming state. The HomeLink 威 system will only operate when the V ehicle Theft Alarm (if equip[...]

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    W ARNING! A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door . People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards. This includes most garage door opener mod- els manufactured after [...]

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    W ARNING! Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects. 2. Erase the factory test codes by pr essing the two outsi[...]

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    5. The indicator light in the Universal T ransceiver will begin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly . The rapid flashing indicates successful programming. If after 90 seconds the indicator light does not flash rapidly or goes out, return to step 1 and repeat the pr ocedure. T o train the other buttons, repeat steps 3 and 4. Be sure to keep your[...]

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    NOTE: The assistance of a second person may make the following programming procedure quicker and easier . 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer . If you have difficulty in locating the training button, check your garage door opener man[...]

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    The Universal T ransceiver light will flash slowly and then rapidly when the programming is successful. NOTE: When programming such a garage door opener or gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to the garage door or gate motor . Operation Press and hold the desired button on the Universal T ransceiver until the garage door or other dev[...]

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    2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesir ed operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. HomeLink 威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc. ANTI-LOCK[...]

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    ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM – ABS/TCS/BAS/ERM/ESP Y our vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- vanced electronic brake contr ol system that includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), T raction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System ( BAS), Electronic Roll Miti- gation (ERM) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). All systems work togethe[...]

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    Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressur e to the brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the Ant[...]

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    Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver ’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it applies the appropriate brake and may red[...]

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    ESP (Electronic Stability Program) This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor - rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter- acting the over/under steer condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the veh[...]

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    W ARNING! • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. • ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, a[...]

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    gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is requir ed to gain traction. T o turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the “ESP Control Switch”. This will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of operation. W ARNING! In the Partial ESP mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, th[...]

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    In this mode, ESP and TCS, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At 35 mph (56 km/h) the normal ESP stability function returns with the exception of engine power reduction. TCS remains of f. When the vehicle speed dr ops below 30 mph (48 km/h) th[...]

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    W ARNING! W ith the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle stabil- ity offered by ESP is unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver , the ESP system will not engage to assist in maintaining stability . “ESP Off” mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use, only . NOTE: • The “ESP Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS W arning Light?[...]

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    W ARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle wi[...]

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    held forward again. T o ensure sunroof is fully closed, press and hold switch until sunroof has completely stopped moving. CLOSING SUNROOF – EXPRESS MODE Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically . This is called Express Close. During Expre[...]

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    SUNSHADE OPERA TION The sunshade can be opened manually . However , the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind b[...]

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    W ARNING! T o A void Serious Injury or Death: • D on o tu s ea3— Prong Adaptor . • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use. • If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure. Power Outlet 12 V olts 150 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHI[...]

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    Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery , even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories th[...]

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    CONSOLE FEA TURES The floor console’s sliding armr est moves forward 3 inches to accommodate shorter drivers. The armrest lid also includes a unique flip pocket for storing a phone or an MP3 player . The bin inside the console can hold up to 10 CD jewel cases or other items securely out of sight. Certain models, have a 1 15 - V olt (150 W att Max[...]

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    Press and Release Removing Flashlight UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    T onneau cover — If Equipped The cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining rear seat. W ARNING! In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury . It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on t[...]

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    Removable Load Floor The cargo ar ea load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water . Cargo Tie-Down Loops There are four tie-down loops in the lower trim for securing cargo and D-rings installed on the D pillars for securing a net across the liftgate opening. The tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used to safely se[...]

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    W ARNING! • Cargo tie-down Loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli- sion a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers. • The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center[...]

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    Fold Down Speakers – If Equipped When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down from the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and other activities. REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Wiper/W asher A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch[...]

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    If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned OFF , the wiper will automatically return to the “Park” position if power accessory delay is active. Power acces- sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door , if this happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position and will not go to park. Adding W asher Fluid The fluid re[...]

  • Seite 159

    Rear Window Defroster CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear win- dow to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements. ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED An optio[...]

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features ................. 1 6 4 䡵 Instrument Cluster—Premium .............. 1 6 5 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............ 1 6 6 䡵 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped ........................... 1 7 6 ▫ EVIC Functions .....................[...]

  • Seite 162

    ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e................. 1 8 7 䡵 Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc) Radio W ith Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability ................... 1 8 7 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 1 8 8 ▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode ......... 1 9 1 ▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..... [...]

  • Seite 163

    䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped .............. 2 1 4 ▫ System Activation ..................... 2 1 4 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) .................... 2 1 4 ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In REF , And RAQ, Radios ............................. 2 1 5 ▫ Selecting a Channel .................... 2 1 5 ▫ Sto[...]

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    INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 164 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—PREMIUM UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 165 4 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Location When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remain- ing in the fuel tank. The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located 2. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing[...]

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    4. Oil Pressure Light Shows low engine oil pr essure. The light will come on and remain on when the ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . If the light comes on and remains on w[...]

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    10. Anti-Lock W arning Light (ABS) — If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) described elsewhere in this manual. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock po[...]

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    will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out. 14. Brake System W arning Light This light monitors various brake functions, in- cluding brake fluid level and parking brake appli- cation. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, there is a low b[...]

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    In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake W arning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. The operation of the Brake W arning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- mately two seconds. The light shoul[...]

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    the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning of[...]

  • Seite 172

    vehicle placard or tir e inflation pressur e 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 pressur e monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires ar e significantly under -inflated. Ac- c[...]

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    CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op- eration or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sens[...]

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    25. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control 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 condi- tion ch[...]

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    28. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light The malfunction lamp for the ESP is combined with BAS. The yellow “ESP/BAS W arning Lamp” comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. They should go out with the engine running. If the “ESP/BAS W arning Lamp” comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal[...]

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    ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC) – If Equipped The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display . It is located in the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel and engine tem- perature gauge. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • V ehicle information warning message di[...]

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    When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following messages. • T urn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime) • Left Front T urn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Left Rear T urn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Right Front T urn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chim[...]

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    EVIC Functions Press the EVIC button until one of the following func- tions are displayed on the EVIC: • Compass/T emperature/Audio • A verage Fuel Economy • Distance T o Empty (DTE) • Elapsed T ime • T ire Pressur e Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings T o Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the function[...]

  • Seite 179

    Compass/T emperature/Audio Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing, the outside temperature and the current radio station. For additional information regarding the compass, refer to Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) in this section. A verage Fuel Eco[...]

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    Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or ST AR T position. Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Refer to Section 5, “T ire Pressur e Monitoring System (TPMS) for system operation. Personal Settings (Customer[...]

  • Seite 181

    Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped (manual transmissions) or the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position (automatic transmissions). Press and hold the EVIC but- ton when in this display until “ON” or “[...]

  • Seite 182

    when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make your selection. Headlamps On W ith W ipers (A vailable with Auto Headlights Only) When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- mately 10 seconds after the wipers ar e turn[...]

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    Display English or Metric The EVIC, odometer , and navigation system units can be changed between English and Metric. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make your selection. Compass V ariance Compass V ariance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of t[...]

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    T o set the variance: with the ignition in the ON position, with a short button press (less than one second) pr ess and release the EVIC button several times until you have displayed the Personal Settings (Customer Pr ogram- mable Features) menu. Once in the Personal Settings (Customer Pr ogrammable Features) menu, press and release (less than one [...]

  • Seite 185

    menu. Once in the Personal Settings (Customer Pr ogram- mable Features) menu, press and release (less than one second) the EVIC button several times until “Calibrate Compass (Y es)” is displayed. A long (longer than two seconds) EVIC button Pr ess will place the Compass in calibration mode. The Cal indicator will come on con- tinuously in the E[...]

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    Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such [...]

  • Seite 187

    Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side T une / Audio control. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side T une / Audio control to set the minutes. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side T une / Audio control. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or [...]

  • Seite 188

    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in [...]

  • Seite 189

    NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the MUTE button mutes the microphone. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in either , AM, FM, or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. T o stop the sear[...]

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    TUNE Control (Radio Mode) T urn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency . AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase o[...]

  • Seite 191

    selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory . Y ou may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedur e with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 a[...]

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    • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF , the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player . • This radio does not play discs with MP3 tracks. SEEK Button (CD Mode) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next track on the CD. Pr ess the left side of the button to r eturn to the beginning of the current track[...]

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    RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the [...]

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    MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the speakers. ⬙ MUTE ⬙ will display . Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will r eturn. Rotating the volume control or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers. SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT [...]

  • Seite 195

    Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Equipped Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of the Owner’s Manual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SA TELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAP ABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio f[...]

  • Seite 196

    Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in [...]

  • Seite 197

    will return. Rotating the volume control, turning the radio ON/OFF , or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the MUTE button mutes the microphone. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in either AM, [...]

  • Seite 198

    R W/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satel- lite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) T urn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the freque[...]

  • Seite 199

    turning the TUNE rotary knob within 5 seconds will allow the pr ogram format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast PTY information. T oggle the PTY button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16 Digit-Character Display No program type or undefined None Adult Hits Adult_Hits Alert Alert Alert Alert Classi[...]

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    By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program T ype) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. SET/D[...]

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    Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: Note: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-R W) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks[...]

  • Seite 202

    SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection. MUTE Button (CD MODE for CD A[...]

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    Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press and hold the LOAD/ EJT button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will continu[...]

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    RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press and hold the FF button to fast fo[...]

  • Seite 205

    The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and[...]

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    MPEG Specifi- cation Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8 ID3 T ag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tag[...]

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    Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next MP3 File. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the MP3 file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file. LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)[...]

  • Seite 208

    MSG or INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and MSG or INFO button while playing MP3 disc. The radio scrolls thr ough the following T AG information: Song T itle, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- able). Press the MSG or INFO button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the MSG or INFO button whil[...]

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    Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to separate V ideo Entertainment System (VES 威 ) Guide. SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIO WITH NA VIGA TION SYSTEM REC Radio UNDERS[...]

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    Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3 Capability (REC) - combines a Global-Positioning System-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability[...]

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    2. T o show the GPS clock, select “Displayed Clock: GPS Clock” and press ENTER. 3. T o adjust the time zone, Select “T ime Zone” and press ENTER. Select the appr opriate time zone and press ENTER. 4. T o turn daylight savings on or off, select “Daylight Savings” and press ENTER. Select “On” or “Off” and press ENTER. 5. Select DO[...]

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    User Defined Clock If you wish to set the clock to a time differ ent than the system clock, you can manually adjust the time by choosing the “User Defined Clock” option. 1. At the Clock Setup screen highlight “Displayed Clock: User Defined Clock”. 2. T o increase the clock by hours, make sure “HR +” is highlighted and press ENTER. Press[...]

  • Seite 213

    Audio Clock Display Select this option to change the size of the clock on the audio screens. 1. When you are at an audio scr een, quickly pr ess the TIME button on the navigation faceplate. 2. In this example the large clock appears on the screen. 3. T o switch the clock to the small clock, quickly press TIME again. 4. T o toggle back to the large [...]

  • Seite 214

    SA TELLITE 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™ Satel- lite Radio. This service offers over 100 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, dir ectly from its[...]

  • Seite 215

    ESN/SID Access W ith RAQ Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ACCESSOR Y position and the radio OFF , press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num- bers will be displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF , or 5 minutes has passed since an[...]

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    Press and r elease the SCAN button (if equipped) to automatically change channels every 7 seconds. The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel. The word ⬙ SCAN ⬙ will appear in the display between each channel change. Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search. NOTE: Channels that may cont[...]

  • Seite 217

    PTY Button ⴖ SEEK ⴖ When the desired program is obtained, press the ⬙ SEEK ⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected. Satellite Antenna T o ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the line [...]

  • Seite 218

    REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls ar e located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a r ocker type switch with a push button in the center . Pressing the top of the switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the[...]

  • Seite 219

    The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next pre-set station that you have programmed in the radio pre-set push-buttons. CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the[...]

  • Seite 220

    RADIO OPERA TION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “cle[...]

  • Seite 221

    The controls are as follows: Fan Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The fan speed increases as you move the control to the right fr om the OFF position. Mode Control (Air Direction) The mode control allows you to choose fr om several pat- terns of air distribution. Y ou can selec[...]

  • Seite 222

    NOTE: There is a differ ence in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Air is directed through the floor outlets and side window demist outlets with a small amount through the defrost outlet. Mix Air is d[...]

  • Seite 223

    NOTE: For maximum airflow to the rear seat passen- gers, the center instr ument panel outlets can be aimed, so that the left center outlet is directed toward the right rear passenger and the right center outlet is directed toward the left rear passenger . T emperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air in- side the pass[...]

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    NOTE: See “Circulation Control” later in this section, for proper or extended use of this position. Air Conditioning Use this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A lamp will illuminate when the Air Con- ditioning System is engaged. Once the air conditioning is engaged, use a combination of the mode control, fan speed control, and tempera- tu[...]

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    In cold or damp weather , the use of the Recir culate position will cause windows to fog on the inside because of moisture build up inside the vehicle. For maximum defogging, select the Outside Air position. NOTE: Recirculation Mode will not operate in floor , mix or defrost modes. Air Filtration System – If Equipped An air filter is included in [...]

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    Operating Tips 226 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    W indow Fogging V ehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather . T o clear the windows, set mode to the mix or defrost position. Direct the panel outlets toward the side windows. Do not use recirculate without A/C for long periods as fogging may occur . Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by u[...]

  • Seite 228

    Side W indow Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at the ar ea of the windows thr ough which you view the outside mirrors. 228 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P AN[...]

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 3 2 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle ................... 2 3 2 ▫ Manual T ransaxle ..................... 2 3 3 ▫ Normal Starting ...................... 2 3 3 ▫ Extremely Cold W eather (Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) ................ 2 3 3 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start .[...]

  • Seite 230

    䡵 Four Wheel Drive System — If Equipped ...... 2 4 3 䡵 Parking Brake ......................... 2 4 4 䡵 Brake System .......................... 2 4 6 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped ......................... 2 4 7 䡵 Power Steering ........................ 2 5 0 䡵 T ire Safety Information ................... 2 5 1 ▫ T i[...]

  • Seite 231

    䡵 Snow T ires ........................... 2 7 6 䡵 T ire Rotation Recommendations ............ 2 7 6 䡵 Fuel Requirements ...................... 2 7 7 ▫ Gasoline Engines ..................... 2 7 7 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................. 2 7 8 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .............. 2 7 8 ▫ MMT In Gasoline ..................... 2 7[...]

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    ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. W ARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in [...]

  • Seite 233

    Manual T ransaxle Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake, press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gear selector in NEUTRAL. NOTE: The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor . NOTE: If key won’t turn and steering wheel is locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressur e on[...]

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    If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “NORMAL ST ARTING” procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the ON [...]

  • Seite 235

    AUTOMA TIC TRANSAXLE — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, P [...]

  • Seite 236

    W ARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idlin[...]

  • Seite 237

    Gear Ranges For Continuously V ariable Automatic T ransaxle (CVT) DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range. “P” Park Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis- sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake [...]

  • Seite 238

    The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the P (Park) position: • When shifting into P (Park), firmly move the lever all the way forward until it stops. • Look at the shift indicator window on the console to ensure it is in the P (Park) position. • Y ou must depress the brake pe[...]

  • Seite 239

    AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak- ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provide you with more control during passing, [...]

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    Autostick operation is activated in the ⬙ D ⬙ position by moving the shift lever side to side. Moving the lever to the (+) side will activate Autostick and shift up to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are already operat- ing in or near overdrive in which case, 6th ratio will be selected. In like manner , moving the lever to (-) will act[...]

  • Seite 241

    MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERA TION W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline. Fully depress the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you release the clutch pedal[...]

  • Seite 242

    For most city driving you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, 5th gear is recommended. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. Never shift into R[...]

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    CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. T o maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to 2nd or 1st when descending a steep grade. When turning a corner , or driving up a steep grade, downshift early so that the engine w[...]

  • Seite 244

    Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi- tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow , or loose traction surfaces, activate the 4WD Lock switch by pull- ing up once and releasing. This locks the center coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear wheels. The amber ⬙ 4WD ⬙ light will come on in the cluster . This can be done[...]

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    slightly on the lever , then depress the button on the end of the lever and push the lever fully down toward the floor . NOTE: The parking brake lever will not release unless the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise[...]

  • Seite 246

    W ARNING! • Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan- gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the gear selector . Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Be sure the parking b[...]

  • Seite 247

    If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- bility , the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force requir ed to slow or stop. In addition, if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the brake f[...]

  • Seite 248

    W ARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in tur[...]

  • Seite 249

    When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (1 1 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises ar e the system per- forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly . This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (1 1 km/h). ABS is act[...]

  • Seite 250

    POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, yo[...]

  • Seite 251

    TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger)-Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standard have [...]

  • Seite 252

    T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light T ruck tire based on U.S. design standards T = T emporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section W idth in Millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspe[...]

  • Seite 253

    EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry . H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions. —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be a[...]

  • Seite 254

    Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however , the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If th[...]

  • Seite 255

    Tire Loading and Tire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressur e is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) the t[...]

  • Seite 256

    Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. Y ou will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressur es specified on the “T ire and Loading Information” placard and in the “V ehicle Loadi[...]

  • Seite 257

    5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail[...]

  • Seite 258

    258 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, af fect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory o[...]

  • Seite 260

    2. Economy— Improper inflation pressur es can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will r educe tr ead life r esulting in a need for earlier tir e replacement. Under inflation, also increases tire r olling resistance and results in higher fuel consump- tion. 3. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stabili[...]

  • Seite 261

    The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tir e wear or visible damage at least once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressur e. Do not make a visual judgement when determining pr oper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated. CAUTION! After[...]

  • Seite 262

    T ire pressur e may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressur e build up or your tire pressure will be too low . T ire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufactur er advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be[...]

  • Seite 263

    Radial-Ply Tires W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly . The instability could cause an accident. Al- ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in case of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine them with other types of tires. Cuts and punctures in radial [...]

  • Seite 264

    Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car w[...]

  • Seite 265

    W ARNING! The limited use spare tires are for emergency use only . Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. W ith this tire, do not drive more than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly . Replace (or repair) th[...]

  • Seite 266

    T read Wear Indicators T read wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the tr ead is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire sho[...]

  • Seite 267

    W ARNING! T ires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. Y ou could lose control and have an accident result- ing in serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect[...]

  • Seite 268

    W ARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen- sion dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak- ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering[...]

  • Seite 269

    Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. V ibration may be a r esult of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear . TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF EQUIPPED Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Operation – If Equipped This is the T ire Pressure Mo[...]

  • Seite 270

    placard pr essure in order for the TPM warning lamp to be turned off. The system will automatically update and the TPM warning lamp will extinguish once the updated tir e pressures have been r eceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information. For example, your vehicle may have a reco[...]

  • Seite 271

    • V arious T ire Pressur e Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Y ellow T ire Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The T ire Pressure Monitoring T elltale Lamp will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster , and an audible chime will be act[...]

  • Seite 272

    Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pres- sure value. The system will automatically update, the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flash- ing, and [...]

  • Seite 273

    If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will r epeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the T ire Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light will no longer flash, and the ⬙ CHECK TPM SYS- TEM ⬙ text message will no longer display . NOTE: Y our system can be set to display pressur e units in PSI, kPa, o[...]

  • Seite 274

    CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equip- ment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. D[...]

  • Seite 275

    • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pr essure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale lamp. • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the TPM system will m[...]

  • Seite 276

    SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during winter . Standard tires are of the all season type and satisfy this requir ement as indicated by the M+S designation on the tire side wall. If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only in sets of 4, fail[...]

  • Seite 277

    Follow the r ecommended tire r otation frequency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected before rotating. The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the diagram. F[...]

  • Seite 278

    symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap- propriate octane rating for your engine) before consider- ing service for the vehicle. Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country requir e the use of cleaner burning gasoline r eferred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- cifically blend[...]

  • Seite 279

    MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num- ber . Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number without MMT . Gasolines blended with MMT have shown to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system performance[...]

  • Seite 280

    • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may requir e immediate service. Contact your dealer for service assistance. • The use of fuel additives which are now bei[...]

  • Seite 281

    • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repair ed promptly . Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gas[...]

  • Seite 282

    CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. CAUTION! A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to turn on. CAUTION! T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top[...]

  • Seite 283

    NOTE: T ighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not tighten properly , the Malfunction Indicator Light will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable contai[...]

  • Seite 284

    VEHICLE LOADING V ehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants ....................... 2 Rear Seat Occupants ....................... 3 Luggage ....................... 1 7 5 l b s . ( 8 0 k g ) V ehicle Rated Capacity ............ 9 2 5 l b s . (420 kg) Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. Thi[...]

  • Seite 285

    Gross T railer W eight (GTW) The gr oss trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The recom- mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. T[...]

  • Seite 286

    Frontal Area The maximum height and maximum width of the fr ont of a trailer . T railer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically pr ovides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions[...]

  • Seite 287

    W ARNING! An improperly adjusted W eight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability , braking per- formance, and could result in an accident. W eight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational V ehicle dealer for additional informat[...]

  • Seite 288

    T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) The following chart pr ovides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Rat- ings) The following chart pr ovides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/T ransmission Frontal[...]

  • Seite 289

    Note 1 – 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 T ire and Loading Information placard. Refer to the T ire– Safety Information Section in this manual. T railer and T ongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in[...]

  • Seite 290

    Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer . • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. [...]

  • Seite 291

    W ARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. Y ou[...]

  • Seite 292

    4. T ongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). T owing Requirements — T ires − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire. − Proper tire inflation pressur es are essential to [...]

  • Seite 293

    − T railer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity . Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear , higher brake [...]

  • Seite 294

    NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations. T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. [...]

  • Seite 295

    T owing T ips — Automatic T ransmission The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARL Y tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. See Schedule “B” in section 8 of this manual for transmission fluid change intervals. NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. T owing [...]

  • Seite 296

    RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) T owing This V ehicle Behind Another V ehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the driv- etrain will result. NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground. 296 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING I n f o r m a t i [...]

  • Seite 297

    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 2 9 8 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................. 2 9 8 䡵 Automatic T ransaxle Overheating ........... 3 0 0 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ................ 3 0 1 ▫ Jack Location ........................ 3 0 1 ▫ Spare T ire Stowage .................... 3 0[...]

  • Seite 298

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and r ear directional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turn Hazard W arning Flashers off. Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your[...]

  • Seite 299

    the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a minute, turn the engine off imme- diately and call for service. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it of f. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning[...]

  • Seite 300

    W ARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. Y ou or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. Y ou may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. A[...]

  • Seite 301

    JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING W ARNING! • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a ser[...]

  • Seite 302

    Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tir e is stowed under the r ear load floor in the cargo area. Spare T ire Removal Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place the gear selector in P ARK (automatic transaxle)[...]

  • Seite 303

    2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in step 3. 3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear jacking locations on each side of the body . The front locations ar[...]

  • Seite 304

    4. T urn the jack scr ew to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. W ARNING! Raising the veh[...]

  • Seite 305

    W ARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. 10. Place the deflated (flat) tir e in the car go ar ea, have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. W ARNING! A loose tire thrown forward in a col[...]

  • Seite 306

    W ARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic trans- axle cannot be started this way and may be damaged. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis- charged battery , booster ca[...]

  • Seite 307

    4. Remove the air intake duct covering the battery , using the two finger screws on the cover . 5. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery . Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dis- charged battery . W ARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow bat[...]

  • Seite 308

    7. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi- lizer , turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 3 seconds before moving the ignition switch to the ST ART position. 8. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery , let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery . 9. W[...]

  • Seite 309

    2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with T raction Con- t[...]

  • Seite 310

    CAUTION! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). Do not spin the wheels continu- ously for more than 30 seconds. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition Key Automatic And Manual T ransaxle Front-wheel-drive vehicles [...]

  • Seite 311

    Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam- age to the vehicle. Battery power is required to release the brake/ transmission interlock system. The[...]

  • Seite 312

    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Seite 313

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — Gasoline Engines ..... 3 1 6 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 1 7 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............ 3 1 7 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 3 1 8 䡵 Replacement Parts ...................... 3 1 9 䡵 Dealer Ser[...]

  • Seite 314

    ▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints .............. 3 3 1 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 3 1 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 3 3 2 ▫ W indshield W asher Reservoir ............. 3 3 2 ▫ Exhaust System ...................... 3 3 2 ▫ Cooling System ....................... 3 3 3 ▫ Hoses And V acuum/V apor Harnesses ....[...]

  • Seite 315

    䡵 Fluids And Capacities ................... 3 6 2 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ........ 3 6 3 ▫ Engine ............................. 3 6 3 ▫ Chassis ............................ 3 6 4 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — GASOLINE ENGINES 316 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboar d diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating pr operly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as we[...]

  • Seite 318

    sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer r eset button to turn the message off. If the pr oblem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row , the system will turn on the Malfunction Indicat[...]

  • Seite 319

    4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 5. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine. This means that you[...]

  • Seite 320

    DEALER SERVICE Y our dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner . Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedur e yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions [...]

  • Seite 321

    The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and only when the engine is [...]

  • Seite 322

    Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the following list to decide if any apply to you. • Day and night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and Go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 mil[...]

  • Seite 323

    American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils. Engine Oil V iscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 5W -20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves l[...]

  • Seite 324

    Disposing of Used Engine Oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil fr om your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your dealer , service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oi[...]

  • Seite 325

    Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only . Leaded gasoline will destroy the ef fectiveness of the catalyst as an emission control device. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However , it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper [...]

  • Seite 326

    W ARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex- haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any- thing that can burn. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine o[...]

  • Seite 327

    Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven. Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank, frequent filter replacement may be necessary . The fuel filters are located inside the fuel tank. See your dealer for service. Air Cleaner Element (Filter) Under normal drivin[...]

  • Seite 328

    CAUTION! When servicing the battery , always reinstall the battery thermowrap. The thermowrap provides bat- tery heat protection and will extend overall battery life. Failure to reinstall the thermowrap can result in evaporative loss of the battery fluid. W ARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don’t a[...]

  • Seite 329

    CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion. Apply[...]

  • Seite 330

    W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the W arranty Information b[...]

  • Seite 331

    W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid. If necessary , add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid fr[...]

  • Seite 332

    Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This will r emove accumulations of salt, waxes or road film and help reduce streaking and smearing. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause [...]

  • Seite 333

    when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; have a competent technician inspect the complete ex- haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each t[...]

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    Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather , where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and r efilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty , clean by[...]

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    CAUTION! Mixing of coolants other than specified HOA T en- gine coolants, may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. If a non-HOA T cool- ant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible. Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolan[...]

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    The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the pr oper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated. NOTE: Mixing coolant types will decrease t[...]

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    do not stor e ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician immediately . Clean up any ground spills immediately . Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. W ith the engine [...]

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    • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing. • If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not dr op when the engine cools, the cooling system shoul[...]

  • Seite 339

    Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- plings to make sure the are secure and no leaks are present. Components should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence of degradation that could cause failure. Fuel System Connections Electronic Fuel Injection high pressur e fuel systems are designed with tubes and special connects, conn[...]

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    brittle rubber , cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces- sive swelling suggest deterioration of the r ubber . Particu- lar attention should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present. Insure nylo[...]

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    fluid reservoir . Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear . Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are r eplaced. However , low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a Manual T ransaxle , the Brake Fluid Reservoir supplies fluid to both the Brake System and [...]

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    W ARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter . Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result! Automati[...]

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    Fluid and Filter Changes Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule located if section 8 of this manual for the correct change interval for your type of driving. Special Additives Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes) to Automatic T ransmission Fluid (A TF). A TF is an engi- neered product and its performance may be impaired by supple[...]

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    Rear Drive Assembly (RDA )– A WD/4WD Models Only Lubricant Selection Use only manufacturers recommended fluid. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Fluid Level Check V isually inspected the unit at each oil change for leakage. If leakage is detected, Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level[...]

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    Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicl[...]

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    • Use Mopar Cleaner W ax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. T ake car e never to scratch the paint. • A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder , which will [...]

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    • Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. Y our dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. Wheel and Wheel T rim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned r egularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. T o remove heavy soil, use Mopar Wheel Cle[...]

  • Seite 348

    Mopar T otal Clean is specifically r ecommended for leather upholstery . Y our leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth [...]

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    Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commer cial household- type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do not use scrape[...]

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    Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly . Dry with a soft tissue. FUSES/INTEGRA TED POWER MODULE (IPM) An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly . This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component may be print[...]

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    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 Empty Empty 2 15 Amp Lt. Blue 4WD ECU Feed 3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed 4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed 5 20 Amp Y ellow T railer T ow 6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/ Ocm Steering Cntrl Sdar/Hands Free Phone 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Descr[...]

  • Seite 352

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 17 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Mod-Wcm 18 40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed 19 20 Amp Y ellow PWR Amp 1 & Amp 2 Feed 20 15 Amp Lt. Blue IOD Feed Radio 21 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren 22 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Heat/AC/ Compass Sensor 23 15 Amp Lt. Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 24 15 Amp Lt. Blue Power Su[...]

  • Seite 353

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 33 10 Amp Red ABS MOD/J1962 Conn/PCM 34 30 Amp Pink ABS V alve Feed 35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed 36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp /W asher Control / Smart Glass 37 25 Amp Natural 1 10 Inverter CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover , it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positi[...]

  • Seite 354

    VEHICLE STORAGE If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery . Y ou may: • Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw). • Or , disconnect the negative cable from the battery . REPLACEMENT BULBS All the inside bulbs ar e brass or glass[...]

  • Seite 355

    BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps • Raise the hood and locate connector behind the head- lamp. Locating Headlamp Connector Releasing Red Lock T ab MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    • Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out at connector . Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling straight back T wisting Bulb From Socket 356 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Seite 357

    • T wist the bulb to the left and pull outward from assembly . NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. T ake care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life. Fog Lights 1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout. 2. Rotate bulb and connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise.[...]

  • Seite 358

    T ail Lights, Rear T urn Signals And Backup Lights — Replacement 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. Removing Push-Pins Push-Pins Removed 358 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    2. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. 3. T wist and remove socket from lamp. Pulling Lamp From Body Removing Socket and Bulb MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. License Lights 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate. Removing Bulb From Socket Prying Lamp from Liftgate 360 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Seite 361

    2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplight Light is an LED assembly . See your authorized dealer for replacement. Removing Socket from Lamp Removing Bulb From Socket MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Seite 362

    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.5 Gallons 51.0 Liters Engine Oil-W ith Filter All Gasoline Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil.) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters Cooling System * Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Miles Formula), or equivalent. 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle[...]

  • Seite 363

    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting Daimle[...]

  • Seite 364

    Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Mopar 威 CVTF + 4 Manual T ransaxle Fluid Mopar 威 A TF+4 MS9602 Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) Mopar 威 Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W -90 API GL 5 or equivalent non- synthetic product. Power T ransfer Unit (PTU) Mopar 威 Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W -90 API [...]

  • Seite 365

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance ........ 3 6 6 䡵 Maintenance Schedules ................... 3 6 6 ▫ Schedule “B” ........................ 3 6 9 ▫ Schedule “A” ........................ 3 7 8 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabi[...]

  • Seite 367

    • Off-r oad or desert operation. • Heavy Loading NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the ⬙ Maintenance Schedules ⬙ section of this manual. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your coolant every 102,000 miles ([...]

  • Seite 368

    Once a Month • Check tire pressur e and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as requir ed. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake/ clutch master cylinder , and manual transaxle and add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct operation. At E[...]

  • Seite 369

    Schedule “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is[...]

  • Seite 370

    Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000 ) (10 000 ) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pressur e and correct stowage. XX Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sary . X 370 SCHEDULE “B” 8[...]

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    Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Check spare tire for proper pressur e and correct stowage. XX X Inspect brake linings. X Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace, if re- qu[...]

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    Miles 33,000 36,000 39, 000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pressur e and correct stowage. XX Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if neces- sar[...]

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    Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Change Automatic T ransaxle (CVT) Fluid and Filter X Change Manual T ransaxle Fluid. X Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. X Change Power T ransfer Unit (PTU)[...]

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    Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (105 000) (1 10 000) (1 15 000) (120 000) (125 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pressur e and correct stowage. XX Inspect brake linings. X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replace if nece[...]

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    Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers ) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. X X XXX Rotate tires. X X X Check spare tire for proper pressur e and correct stowage. XX X Inspect brake linings. X Replace engine air cleaner filter . X Replace sp[...]

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    Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. XXX X Change Manual T ransaxle Fluid. X Rotate tires. X X Check spare tire for proper pressur e and correct stowage. X X Flush and replace engine coolant, if not done at 60 months. X[...]

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    Miles 105,000 108,000 1 1 1,000 114,000 1 17,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter , or at 3 months whichever comes first. XXXXXX Change Automatic T ransaxle (CVT) Fluid and Filter X Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. X Change Power T ransfer Unit (PTU) flui[...]

  • Seite 378

    Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000 ) (50 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressur e and correct stowage. X X XXX Inspect brake linings. X Inspect auto tension drive belt a[...]

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    Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54000 60,000 66,000 (Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (1 10 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X XXXX Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. X Change Power T ransfer Unit (PTU) fluid. X Rotate tires. X X XXXX Check spare tire for proper pressur[...]

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    Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 (Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X X Rotate tires. X X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressur e and correct stowage. X X XXX Inspect brake linings. X X Inspect engine air cleaner filter , replac[...]

  • Seite 381

    Miles 102,000 108,000 1 14,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [Months] [102] [108] [114] [120] Change engine oil and engine oil filter . X X X X Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. X Change Power T ransfer Unit (PTU) fluid. X Rotate tires. X X X X Check spare tire for proper pressur e and correct stowage. X X X X F[...]

  • Seite 382

    ** This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner , but not requir ed to maintain the emissions warranty . Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for [...]

  • Seite 383

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V e h i c l e .............................. 3 8 4 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 3 8 4 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 3 8 4 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 3 8 4 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................... 3 8 4[...]

  • Seite 384

    SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty , discuss additional char ges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’[...]

  • Seite 385

    technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner . This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealers[...]

  • Seite 386

    Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center . Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the U[...]

  • Seite 387

    W ARRANTY INFORMA TION (U.S. V ehicles Only) See the W arranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle. MOP AR 姞 P ARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SA[...]

  • Seite 388

    PUBLICA TION ORDER FORMS T o order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below . V isa, Mas- tercar d, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals. (No P .O. Boxes). • Se[...]

  • Seite 389

    Call T oll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orld Wide W eb at: • www .techauthority .daimlerchrysler .com • www .daimlerchrysler .ca/manuals DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the Nationa[...]

  • Seite 390

    on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance. W ARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. T emperature Grades The temperature g[...]

  • Seite 391

    INDEX 10 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Seite 392

    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 2 4 7 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 3 3 5 Adding Fuel ........................... 2 8 1 Adding W asher Fluid .................. 127,158 Additives, Fuel ......................... 2 7 9 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 327 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 3 2[...]

  • Seite 393

    Battery ............................... 3 2 7 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 2 9 B e l t s , D r i v e ............................ 3 2 4 Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 3 3 1 B-Pillar Location ........................ 2 5 5 Brake Assist System ...................... 1 4 0 Brake Fluid ............................ 3 6 4 Br[...]

  • Seite 394

    CD (Compact Disc) Player ............... 187,195 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 2 1 9 Cellular Phone ........................ 8 3 , 2 2 0 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 3 6 1 Chains, T ire ............................ 2 7 5 Changing A Flat T ire ..................... 3 0 1 Chart, T ire Sizing ........................ 2 5[...]

  • Seite 395

    Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 3 3 4 Corrosion Protection ..................... 3 4 5 Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 3 2 6 C r u i s e L i g h t ........................... 1 7 1 C u p H o l d e r ............................ 1 5 2 Customer Assistance ..................... 3 8 4 Data Recorder , Event ...................[...]

  • Seite 396

    Checking Oil Level ..................... 3 2 0 C o o l i n g ............................. 3 3 3 Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 2 8 0 Fuel Requirements ..................... 2 7 7 Jump Starting ......................... 3 0 5 O i l ........................... 320,362,363 Oil Change Interval .................... 3 2 2 Oil Filler Cap ......[...]

  • Seite 397

    Four Wheel Drive ....................... 2 4 3 Systems ............................. 2 4 3 Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 2 4 3 Freeing A Stuck V ehicle ................... 3 0 9 Fuel .............................. 277,363 Adding ............................. 2 8 1 Additives ............................ 2 7 9 Capacity .................[...]

  • Seite 398

    Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 8 3 Hazard W arning Flasher ................... 2 9 8 Head Restraints ......................... 1 1 2 Headlights ............................ 3 5 5 Cleaning ............................ 3 4 8 High Beam ........................ 122,167 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 1 2 2 Passing .............[...]

  • Seite 399

    Key , Programming ........................ 1 6 Key , Replacement ........................ 1 5 Key , Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 1 4 Key-In Reminder ......................... 1 4 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 2 4 Keys ................................. 1 2 Lane Change and T urn Signals ........... 167,358 Lap/Shoulder Bel[...]

  • Seite 400

    Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 1 6 8 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 3 2 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 1 7 0 T raction Control ....................... 1 4 2 T urn Signal .................. 1 1 9 , 122,167,358 V oltage ............................. 1 6 6 W arning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 1 6 6 Loadin[...]

  • Seite 401

    Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............. 7 Monitor , T ire Pressur e System ............... 2 6 9 Mopar Parts ......................... 319,387 Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 1 1 9 Navigation Radio ........................ 2 0 9 Navigation System ....................... 2 0 9 New V ehicle Break-In Period ................ 7 2 [...]

  • Seite 402

    Personal Settings ........................ 1 8 0 Pets .................................. 7 2 Phone, Cellular .......................... 8 3 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 8 3 Placard, T ire and Loading Information ......... 2 5 5 Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 3 5 0 Door Locks ........................... 1 9 M i r [...]

  • Seite 403

    Recorder , Event Data ...................... 6 2 Recreational T owing ...................... 2 9 6 Refrigerant ............................ 3 3 0 Reminder , Seat Belt ....................... 4 6 Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 2 4 Security Alarm ......................... 3 0 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 2 4 Rem[...]

  • Seite 404

    Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 3 6 Seats ................................. 1 0 8 Adjustment .......................... 1 0 8 Cleaning ............................ 3 4 7 Head Restraints ....................... 1 1 2 Heated .............................. 1 1 3 Lumbar Support ....................... 1 1 0 Rear Folding ....................[...]

  • Seite 405

    Starting Procedur es ...................... 2 3 2 Steering Power ........................... 250,330 T i l t C o l u m n .......................... 1 2 8 Wheel Lock ........................... 1 7 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls .............................. 2 1 8 Storage ............................... 3 5 4 Stuck, Freeing ..........[...]

  • Seite 406

    Jacking ............................. 3 0 1 L i f e o f T i r e s .......................... 2 6 6 Load Capacity ..................... 255,256 Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 2 6 9 Quality Grading ....................... 3 8 9 Radial .............................. 2 6 3 Replacement ......................... 2 6 7 Rotation ..............[...]

  • Seite 407

    T ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 9 T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener (HomeLink 威 ) . . 132 T ransmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 7 T ransporting Pets ........................ 7 2 T read W ear Indicators .................... 2 6 6 T rip Odometer .......................... 1[...]

  • Seite 408

    W indows .............................. 3 4 Power ............................... 3 4 W indshield W ashers ...................... 1 2 5 W indshield W ipers .................... 125,332 W iper Blade Replacement .................. 3 3 2 W ipers, Intermittent ...................... 1 2 7 YES Essentials 威 Fabric Cleaning Procedur e ...... 3 4 7 408 I[...]