Dodge 2009 Avenger manual

2009 AVENGER A VENGER Chrysler LL C 81-226-0930 First Edition Printed in U.S.A. OWNER ’S MANU AL 2009[...]

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA W ith respect to any V ehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution there- fore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most fr equent causes of accidents. Y our driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels[...]

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 ............................... 8 3 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL ..................................[...]

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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[...]

INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepar ed with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a W arranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. Y ou are urged to r ead these publications carefully . Following the ins[...]

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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedur es that could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could r esult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Caution[...]

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[...]

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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 3 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 1 5 ▫ Locking Doors W ith The Key ............. 1 5 䡵 Sentry Key 威 ........................... 1 5 ▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 1 [...]

▫ Using The Express Down W indows Feature — If Equipped ........................ 2 6 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 6 ▫ Programming Additional RKE T ransmitters . . . 26 ▫ Battery Replacement ................... 2 6 ▫ General Information .................... 2 7 䡵 Remote Start System — If Equipped ......... 2 8 ▫ How [...]

▫ Rear Seat Belts ....................... 4 9 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners .................. 4 9 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert 威 ) .......................... 4 9 ▫ BeltAlert 威 Programming ................. 5 0 ▫ Automatic Locking Mode ................ 5 1 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen ........... 5 1 ▫ Seat Belt[...]

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized 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 fr om your authorized dealer . Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. V ehicle Key 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

Ignition Key Removal Automatic T ransaxle Place the shift lever in P ARK. T urn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inwar d, rotate the key to the LOCK position, and r emove the key . Ignition Switch Positions 1 — LOCK 3 — ON 2 — ACC (ACCESSOR Y) 4 — ST AR T THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 2[...]

NOTE: • If you try to remove the key befor e you place the shift lever in P ARK, the key may become trapped tempo- rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder . If this occurs, rotate 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 switch lock cylinder to warn[...]

CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to r emove the key . NOTE: • The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignitio[...]

NOTE: A key , which has not been programmed, is also considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. During normal operation, after turning the ignition switch, the V ehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the V ehicle Security Light remains on after the bulb [...]

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electr onics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key 威 has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the or[...]

3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addition, the V ehicle Security Light will begin to flash. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key . 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key 威 into the ignition swi[...]

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The V ehicle Security Alarm system monitors the doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for about 18 minutes. For the first three minutes, the horn will sound intermittently and the headlights, park li[...]

NOTE: • During the 16 second arming period, if a door is opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the system will automatically disarm. • Once armed, the V ehicle Security Alarm system dis- ables the unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and passenger door trim panel, the trunk r elease button on the instrument panel, and the HomeLink [...]

T amper Alert If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have timed out, the park and taillights flash three times (instead of the normal twice), and the horn will chirp three times, when unlocking the vehicle with a valid RKE transmitter to alert the driver . ILLUMINA TED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The courtesy/reading lights will turn [...]

• Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables all buttons on the RKE transmitter . T o Unlock the Doors Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door , or twice to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The Illuminated Entry system (if equipped[...]

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedur e: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a pr ogrammed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. T est the feature while [...]

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedur e: 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a pr ogrammed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. T est the feature whil[...]

Sound Horn with Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter . This feature can be turned on or off. T o change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with EVIC, refer to “Sound Horn with Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Features)” under [...]

Using the Express Down Windows Feature — If Equipped This feature allows you to r emotely lower both front door windows at the same time. T o use this feature, pr ess and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower completel[...]

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 RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together . General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of In[...]

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , military base, and some mobile or CB radios. REMOTE ST ART SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED Remote start conveniently starts the engine from outside the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter while maintaining security . The system has a targeted ra[...]

How to Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: • Shift lever in P ARK • Doors closed • Hood closed • T runk closed • Hazard switch of f • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed fr om ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level, and [...]

T o Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the V ehicle Allow the engine to run for the entir e 15 minute cycle. T o Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the V ehicle Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, pr ess and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, within 1[...]

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. Make sure the keys ar e not inside the vehicle before closing the door . W ARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as yo[...]

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 and passenger door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped When enabled, your[...]

Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en- abled. 2. The transmission shift lever was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission shift lever is in NEUTRAL or P ARK. 4. The driver door is opened. 5. Th[...]

NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) The Child Protection Door Locks (Rear Doors) ar e located inside the rear edge of the door . Insert the tip of the ignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate appr oximately one–quarter turn to[...]

NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (UNLOCKED position), roll down the window , and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches The control on the driver’s door has up/down switches that give you fingertip control of all four power win- dows. There is a single window contr[...]

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 win- dows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto Window Down — If Equipped The front window contr ols on the driver and passen[...]

Auto Window Up — If Equipped Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically . T o cancel the Auto Up movement, operate the switch either in the up or down direction and r elease the switch. T o close the window part way , lift the window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the win[...]

Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. T o disable the window controls on the other doors, pr ess the window LOCK button. T o enable the window controls, press the window contr ol button again. Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the per cept[...]

TRUNK RELEASE From inside the car the tr unk lid can be released by depr essing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. NOTE: The shift lever must be in P ARK for this switch to operate. T o unlatch the trunk lid fr om outside the vehicle, press and release the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless E[...]

T runk Internal Emergency Release As a security measure, a T runk Internal Emergency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism. T runk Internal Emergency Relea[...]

OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the r estraint systems. The following safety features ar e standard on all vehicles: • Three point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions • Pretensioning and load-limiting r etractors for the front seat belts • Advanced multistage driver and new acti[...]

If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LA TCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Refer to “Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren (LA TCH)” in this section. NOTE: The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have differ ent [...]

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 seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- der p[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • T wo people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly . Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the[...]

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, increasing[...]

W ARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger - ous. Y our body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury . A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. W ear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take[...]

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 possible 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 b[...]

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedur e to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide[...]

Rear Seat Belts The shoulder belt anchorages of the rear thr ee point belts are nonadjustable for outboar d and center rear passen- gers on sedans. The center belt is mounted to the rear shelf panel and exits through a bezel in the panel. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions ar e equipped with pretensioning device[...]

BeltAlert 威 will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). BeltAlert 姞 Programming BeltAlert 威 can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ig[...]

Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked. However , the belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is available on all passenger seating positions. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger seating position. Chil[...]

dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender . This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not requir ed, remove the ex- tender , and stow it. W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is wor[...]

NOTE: The front airbags ar e certified to the Federal regulations that allow less for ceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. This vehicle may also be equipped with side airbags to protect the driver[...]

Front Seat Airbag Features The front airbag system has dual-stage driver and fr ont passenger airbags. This system provides output appr o- priate to the level of crash severity as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the impact sensors at the front of the car . The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact [...]

Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Thorax Side Airbags Front seat-mounted side (Thorax) airbags pr ovide en- hanced protection and work together with supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The seat-mounted side airbag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the seat.[...]

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Airbags offer side-impact pr otection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that pr ovided by the body structur e. Each airbag features inflated chambers place adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that[...]

W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually . Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflat- ing. • Do not use accessory seat covers or[...]

The seat belts are designed to pr otect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe fr ontal collisions. If your vehicle is equipped, the side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. In certain types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be trig- ge[...]

Y ou should read the instr uctions provided with your child restraint to make sur e that you are using it properly . 2. All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder belts properly . 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to inflate. 4. If your vehicle has side airbags, do[...]

Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The Occupant Restraint Controller System (ORC) is part of a Federally regulated safety system r equired for this vehicle. The ORC determines if a frontal collision is sever e enough to requir e the airbags to inflate. Based on the sensor signals, a central electronic Occupan[...]

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- ment cluster Airbag W arning Light if a malfunction is noted. The diagnostics also recor d the nature of the malfunction. W ARNING! Ignoring the Airbag W arning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not c[...]

The front driver and passenger seat contain inflatable side airbags to protect the occupant fr om impact injuries. Correctly functioning fr ont passenger seat components are critical for the Occupant Restraint Contr oller System (ORC) to properly classify the fr ont passenger and calcu- late the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modificatio[...]

Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced Accident Response System performs the following func- tions: • Cuts off fuel to the engine • Flashes hazard lights • T urns on the interior lights[...]

• As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-pr oduct of the process that generates the nontoxic gas 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,[...]

Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right [...]

Airbag W arning 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 mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately . • The Airbag W arning Light does not come on during the six to eight seconds when the[...]

2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recor ded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle [...]

Data parameters that may be recor ded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-contr olled safety systems, including the airbag system • Airbag disable light status (if equipped) • ⬙ T ime ⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) ?[...]

W ARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby , can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper [...]

W ARNING! Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh mor e than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the veh[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward facing child re- straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy- ing passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraints: • Children who ar e large e[...]

belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you sti[...]

belt at the center position. If your child restraints ar e not LA TCH-compatible, you can only install the child re- straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to “Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint Sys- tem” for typical installation instructions. Rear Seat LA TCH Anchors Child restraints systems having attachments de[...]

Because the lower anchorages are to be intr oduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor - ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also have tether straps, and you are ur ged to take advantage of all of[...]

In addition, there ar e tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the r ear window . These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with this symbol on it. Many , but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or co[...]

reach. If the buckled seat belt interfer es with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, r oute the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts[...]

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most dir ect path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head r estraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head r estraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pas[...]

In the rear seat, you may have tr ouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate fr om the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release[...]

T ransporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thr own about and possibly injured, or injur e a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the r ear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secur ed by seat belts. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDA TIONS A lo[...]

SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas W ARNING! Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips: Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move y[...]

Airbag W arning Light The Airbag W arning Light should come on and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer . Defroster Check operation by sel[...]

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UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 8 7 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ..... 8 7 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 88 ▫ Power Mirrors ........................ 8 9 ▫ Adjusting Side V iew Mirrors ............. 9 0 ▫ Illuminated V anity Mirrors — If Equi[...]

▫ V oice T raining ....................... 1 2 4 䡵 Seats ............................... 1 2 4 ▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 1 2 4 ▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 1 2 7 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............. 1 2 8 ▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 1 2 9 ▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ...........[...]

䡵 W indshield W ipers And W ashers ........... 1 4 0 ▫ Intermittent W iper System .............. 1 4 1 ▫ Mist Feature ........................ 1 4 2 ▫ Headlights W ith W ipers Feature (A vailable W ith Auto Headlights Only) ............. 1 4 2 ▫ W indshield W ashers ................... 1 4 2 䡵 T ilt/T elescoping Steering Column ........[...]

▫ W ind Buffeting ...................... 1 5 5 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance .................. 1 5 5 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 1 5 6 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 1 5 6 䡵 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver — If Equipped .......................... 1 5 9 䡵 Cupholders .......................... 1 6 0 ▫ Heated Or Co[...]

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

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glar e from vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming featur e. CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror . Apply the solution onto a c[...]

Power Mirrors Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the controls mounted on the driver’s door panel. A rotary knob selects the left mirr or , right mirror , or off position. After selecting a mirror , move the knob in the same direction you want the mirr or to move. When finished, return the knob to the center O (OFF) position to g[...]

Adjusting Side View Mirrors Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror . 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 mirror closest to[...]

HANDS-FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect 姞 )— IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 ) system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnect 威 system operating instructions for these ra- dios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Rad[...]

The UConnect 威 system is driven through your Bluetooth 威 “Hands-Free Pr ofile” cellular phone. UConnect 威 features Bluetooth 威 technology - the global standard that enables dif ferent electronic devices to con- nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UConnect 威 works no matter where you stow your cellu- lar phone (be[...]

The UConnect 威 system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect 威 system can be adjusted either from the radio volume contr ol knob or from the steering wheel radio contr ol (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts fr om the UConnect 威 system such as ⬙ CELL ?[...]

Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say ⬙ Help ⬙ following the beep. The UConnect 威 system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. T o activate the UConnect 威 system from idle, simply pr ess the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions. [...]

• For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect 威 system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority . Y ou can pair up to seven [...]

• The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say ⬙ John Doe, ⬙ where John Doe is a pr evi- ously stored name entry in the UConnect 威 phonebook or downloaded phonebook. T o learn how to [...]

The UConnect 威 system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. In addition, if equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect 威 automatically downloads your mobile phone’s [...]

• This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the UConnect 威 . These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are transferr ed and updated to UConnect 威 on the next phone connection. Phonebook Download — Single Entry If equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect 威 allows the user to download entries from their [...]

• Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook Edit. ⬙ • Y ou will then be asked for the name of the phonebook entry that you wish to edit. • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. • When prompted, r ecite the new phone numb[...]

• After you enter the name, the UConnect 威 system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, pager , or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited. Delete/Erase “All”[...]

NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙ Edit ⬙ or ⬙ Delete ⬙ operations at this point. • The UConnect 威 system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed thr ough the UConnect 威 system if the feature(s) ar e available[...]

NOTE: The UConnect 威 system compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progr ess. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress T o make a second call while you are curr ently on a call, press the VOICE RECOGNIT[...]

call has established, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Call T ermination T o end a call in progr ess, momentarily press the PHONE button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.[...]

UConnect 姞 System Features Language Selection T o change the language that the UConnect 威 system is using: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the lan[...]

NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is pur chased (91 1 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area. • If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. T o do this, press the PHONE button and say ‘Setup[...]

NOTE: • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is pur chased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- 3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico). • If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. T o do this, press the PHONE button and [...]

or sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙ Send, ⬙ is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structur e, and to leave a number on a pager . Y ou can also send stored UConnect 威 phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries. T o use this feature, dial the number you wis[...]

• After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Confirmations. ⬙ The UConnect 威 system will play the current confirmation pr ompt status and you will be given the choice to change it. Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster , and supp[...]

In order to un-mute the UConnect 威 system: • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. • Following the beep, say ⬙ Mute off. ⬙ Advanced Phone Connectivity T ransfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect 威 system allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred fr om your cellular phone to the UConnect 威 system without terminating the call. T[...]

Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the UConnect 威 system. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Select Phone ⬙ and follow the prompts. • Y ou can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time whi[...]

V oice T raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system r ecog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect 威 system V oice T raining feature may be used. T o enter this training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: From outside the UConnect 威 mode (e.g., fr om radio mode): • Press and hold the VOICE RECOGNI[...]

• Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work fo[...]

Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity , echo, and loudness to a large degr [...]

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V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 17 3[...]

V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous recor d again redial V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up towing assistan[...]

General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • Changes or modifications not expressly appr oved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • This device may not cause harmful interf[...]

When you press the VR har d-key , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the VR har d-key , listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing t[...]

Commands The V oice Recognition system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active. Changing the V olume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the VR har d-key . 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the v[...]

Radio FM T o switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Frequency” (to change the fr equency) • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Previous Station” (to select the pr evious station) • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (t[...]

Memo T o switch to the voice recor der mode say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “New Memo” (to recor d a new memo) — During the recor ding you may press the VR hard-key to stop recor ding. Y ou proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Save” (to save the memo) − “Continue” (to continue r[...]

V oice T raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system r ecog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect 威 system V oice T raining feature may be used. 1. Press the VR har d-key , say “System Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “V oice T raining.” This will train your own voice to the system and will impro[...]

After releasing the adjusting bar , apply forward and rearwar d body pressure to be sur e the seat is latched. Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort for petite as well as tall drivers. A lever with a ratcheting mechanism, located on the outboard side of the seat, raises and lower[...]

Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner contr ol is on the side of the seat. T o recline, lean forward slightly befor e lifting the lever , then lean back to the desired position and r elease the lever . Lean forward and lift the lever to r eturn the seatback to its normal position. W ARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerou[...]

Lumbar Support — If Equipped This feature allows you to incr ease or decrease the amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seatback. T urn the control lever downwar d to increase and upward to decrease the desir ed amount of lumbar support. Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switches ar[...]

CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the fr ont driver and passenger seats. The controls for the heated seats ar e located in the center console below the climate controls. Ther e are indicator lights in the switches, which indicate a low he[...]

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 periods of time. Do not place an[...]

The hard seatback featur es a work surface and a molded rim for retaining items stor ed on the seat back panel. Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the r ear . Adjust the r estraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. T o raise, pull up on the head restraint. T [...]

Folding Rear Seat T o provide additional storage ar ea, the rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the pictur e to fold down either or both seatbacks. When returning the r ear seat back to the upright position, be sure the seat back is latched. W ARNING! The rear cargo area of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the loc[...]

Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest The rear seat is equipped with a folding armr est with cup holders. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Folding Rear Seat Armrest Hood Release Lever 132 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEH[...]

2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Use the hood prop r od to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop r od in the hole on the left underside of the hood. Before closing the hood, make sur e to stow the prop rod in its proper location. T o prevent pos[...]

W ARNING! If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Y ou could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Map/Reading/Interior Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rearview mirr or . Each light can be turned on by pr[...]

T o protect the battery , the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or ar e on because a door is open. T o restor e interior light operation, either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch. Headlig[...]

T o change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or down. Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped T urning the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlight system. W ith the engine running and the multifunction lever in the AUTO p[...]

Flash-T o-Pass Y ou can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is r eleased. NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to- pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off. [...]

NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fr ont fog lights. T urn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the fr ont and rear turn signal lights. Y ou can signal a lane[...]

If either light remains on and does not flash, or ther e is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective. T urn Signal Auto-Mode Y ou can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially upward or downwar d wi[...]

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. Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high speed wiper[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the of f position, damage to the wiper motor may occur . Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi[...]

Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray fr om a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. Headlights With Wipers Feature (A vailable With Auto Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on appr[...]

If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then r esume the intermittent interval previously selected. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles and then t[...]

T o unlock the steering column, pull the control handle outward. T o tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downwar d as desired. T o lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inwar d as desired. T o lock the steering column in position, push the control handle inwar d until fully engag[...]

T o Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button located on the end of the Electronic Speed Contr ol lever . The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. T o turn the system off, push and release the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE indicator will turn off. Be sur e to turn the system off when not in use. NOTE: The Electron[...]

T o Resume Speed If you deactivated the Electronic Speed Contr ol without erasing the set speed from memory and your vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h) you can resume the previous set speed. T o do so, push the lever up and release RESUME ACCEL, and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. T o V ary The Speed Setting When the Electron[...]

T o Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally . When the pedal is released, the vehicle will r eturn to the set speed. Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills NOTE: The Electronic Speed Contr ol system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed los[...]

W ARNING! • Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans- ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes m[...]

Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink 威 button you wish to pr ogram while keeping the indicator light in view . 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink 威 button and the handheld transmitter button until the HomeLink 威 indicator changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then releas[...]

This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor . It is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door . 6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “T raining” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer . NOTE: There ar e 30 seconds in which to initiate the[...]

Using HomeLink 威 T o operate, simply press and r elease the programmed HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc. The handheld transmitter of the device may also be used at any time. Reprogramming a Single Homelink ?[...]

has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained. If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Pr ogramming HomeLink 威 ,” earlier in this section. Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or t[...]

General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: • The transmitter h[...]

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 greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with[...]

V enting Sunroof - Express Press and r elease the ⬙ V ⬙ button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called Express V ent. Closing Sunroof - Express Press the switch forwar d and release, and the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunr oof will close fully , then stop automatically . This is called Expres[...]

Ignition Off Operation For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF . Opening either front door will cancel this feature. For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof switch will remain active for up to 1[...]

NOTE: If desired, the instr ument panel power outlet can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch while in the LOCK position. The center console power outlet is powered dir ectly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or pr event engine st[...]

W ARNING! T o avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adapter . • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! • Many accessories that can[...]

CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED An optional ash receiver is available fr om your autho- rized dealer and will fit in the center console front cupholder . CAUTION! For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled cupholder , locate the cup holder ash receiver in the forward cupholder . The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar[...]

CUPHOLDERS Heated or Cooled Cupholder — If Equipped W ith this feature the r ear cavity of the cupholder can keep cool beverages cool, and hot beverages hot. The rear cup holder heats to 140°F (60°C) or cools to 35°F (1.6°C). The switch is located on the front of the center console and has three positions: Heat, Of f or Cool. When the unit is[...]

Rear Bottle Holders There ar e built-in bottle holders located in both rear door trim panels. W ARNING! If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder , they can spill when the door is closed, burn- ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury . Rear Bottle Holder UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161[...]

STORAGE Driver’s Side Sunglass Holder — If Equipped An integrated sunglass holder is located in the headliner above the sun visor . T o access the sunglass holder , lower the sun visor . Small items such as toll tickets can be stored between the two straps, while sunglasses or other items can be stored above the two straps. Cargo Area The 60/40[...]

When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by str ongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap. W ARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or pa[...]

Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan- gerous pr ojectile in a sudden stop or collision. CONSOLE FEA TURES The center console armrest slides forwar d from design position to provide added user comfort. T wo cupholders, each of which can accommodate large beverage contain- ers.[...]

The left latch opens to the top storage area. The lower bin can be accessed directly , without first exposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch with the armrest down. The first storage bin can be used to hold smaller items. The lower storage bin includes a molded-in coin holder , room for CD’s, DVD’s, and a power outlet that allows a [...]

Video Console — If Equipped The optional VES™ (V ideo Entertainment System) in- cludes the following components: • The screen for a r ear seat DVD player is stored under the armrest. • Remote Control • Audio/V ideo RCA Jacks Refer to, “V ideo Entertainment System — If Equipped,” in Section 4 of this manual, for further information. [...]

REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped The electric rear window defr oster switch is lo- cated on the climate control. Pr ess this button to turn on the rear window defr oster and the heated side mirrors (if equipped). An LED in the button will illumi- nate when the rear window defr oster is on. The rear window defroster automa[...]

BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE BIN — IF EQUIPPED The beverage cooler storage bin is located in the top of the instrument panel on the passenger side. A recessed latch at the front r eleases the bin door and swings up for easy access. The cooling bin will hold up to four , standing, 12 oz (.3 L), beverage cans. The cooler bin is also equipped with a soft[...]

NOTE: The use of the beverage cooler storage bin is for non-perishable beverages only . The glove compartment is located beneath the beverage bin. The glove compartment door swings downward for easy access. Glove Compartment Access UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 3[...]

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UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Featur es ................ 1 7 4 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Base ................ 1 7 5 䡵 Instrument Cluster – Pr emium ............ 1 7 6 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............ 1 7 7 䡵 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped ..................[...]

▫ List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ..................... 2 1 1 ▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ............................. 2 1 1 䡵 AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio (RER/REN) – If Equipped ................ 2 1 4 ▫ Operating Instructions — V oice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 2 1 4 ▫ Oper[...]

䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only) ..... 2 3 8 ▫ System Activation .................... 2 3 8 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 2 3 9 ▫ Selecting Satellite Mode ................ 2 4 0 ▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 2 4 0 ▫ Reception Quality ...........[...]

INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 - Air Outlet 5 - Upper Glove Compartment/Beverage Cooler – If Equipped 9 - Power Supply 2 - Side W indow Demister Outlet 6 - Lower Glove Compartment 10 - Climate Controls 3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Heated Seat Switch — If Equipped 1 1 - T runk Release Switch 4 - Radio 8 - Hazard Switch 174 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTR[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASE UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 175 4[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM 176 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. 2. Fuel Door Reminder This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle. 3. T emperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- tur[...]

5. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level drops to appr oximately 2.0 gal- lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a single chime will sound. NOTE: This light will remain on until a minimum of approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added. 6. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should [...]

9. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will come on for about six seconds. A chime will sound if you have not pulled the shoulder belt out of the retractor . This is a reminder to “buckle up”. If you do not buckle up, the light will remain on. 10. Oil Pressur e W arning Light This light indicates low[...]

NOTE: Y ou must apply the brakes before shifting fr om P ARK. 14. Odometer/T rip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. federal regulations r equire that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the corr ect mileage that the vehicle has been driven. Therefor e, if the odometer[...]

GASCAP If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, the wor ds “GASCAP” will display in the odometer . If this occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and pr ess the odometer reset button to turn off the “GASCAP” message. (Refer t[...]

4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in this section of the manual. 15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Speed Control System is ON. 16. Odometer/T rip Odometer Reset Button Single T rip Odometer Press and r elease[...]

17. Electronic Thr ottle Control (ETC) Indicator Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Thr ottle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. If the light r emains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, however see your dea[...]

21. Electronic Stability Pr ogram (ESP) Indicator Light / Brake Assist System (BAS) W arning Light The malfunction lamp for the Electronic Stabil- ity Program (ESP) is combined with Brake Assist System (BAS). The yellow “ESP/BAS W arning Lamp” comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The “ESP/BAS W arning Lamp” [...]

maintain correct tir e pressure, even if under -inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pr essure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pr essure tel[...]

23. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors emissions, engine, and automatic trans- axle control systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from LOCK to ON[...]

should come on. If the light does not come on, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer . 25. High Beam Indicator This light indicates that the headlights are on high beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer - ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam. 26. Brake W arning Light This light monitors various brake functions, incl[...]

V ehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), ar e also equipped with Electronic Brake For ce Distribution (EBD). 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 requir ed. The operation of the Brake W arning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch f[...]

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver -interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster . The EVIC consists of the following: • System status • V ehicle information warning message displays • Personal settings (customer programmable feat[...]

The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons on the instr ument panel switch bank: Press and r elease the MENU button to advance the display to T rip Functions or Personal set- tings or to return to the default System status display . Press and r elease the STEP button to advance the display through the vario[...]

• Left Front T urn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Left Rear T urn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Right Front T urn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Right Rear T urn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a single chime) • Personal Settings Not A vailable – V eh[...]

1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly thr ee times within 10 seconds. 3. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary r epeat this pr[...]

NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly af fect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regar dless of the DTE display value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a text display of ⬙ LOW FUEL. This display will continue until the vehicle[...]

Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to calibrate the compass manually . When the ve- hicle is new , the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will flash the “CAL” indicator until the compass is calibrated. Y ou may calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360–degr ee turns (in an [...]

NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) should be kept away from the top of the instr ument panel. This is where the compass module is located and such devices may interfere and cause false compass readings. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave the shift lev[...]

Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Personal settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the automatic transaxle is in P ARK. Press and r elease the MENU button until “Personal Settings” displays in the EVIC. Press and r elease the STEP button to display the follow- ing programmable featur es: Language When in this[...]

Sound Horn with Lock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This featur e may be selected with or without the flash lights ON, LOCK/UNLOCK feature. T o make your selection, press and release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears. Flash Lights with Lock When ON is selected, the front an[...]

Key-Off Power Delay When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. T o make your selection, press and hold the RESET button until Of[...]

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) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Press the ON/VOLUME contr ol knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume contr ol turns conti[...]

Phone Button (UConnect 威 Hands-Free Phone) — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Hands-Fr ee Phone (UConnect 威 ) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Hands-Fr ee Communication (UConnect 威 )” in Section 3. If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped W ith UConnect” messa[...]

R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arr ows. This feature operates in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control T urn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the frequency . Settin[...]

MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music T ype mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- lected. Many radio stations do not currently br oadcast Music T ype information. T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button to sele[...]

Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display Sports Sports T alk T alk T op 40 T op 40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music T ype name. The Music T ype function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is acti[...]

• Audio Stream – Repeatedly pr essing SELECT will switch to differ ent audio languages (if supported on the disc) (if equipped). • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if equipped). NOTE: • The available selections for each of the above entries varies depending upon the disc. • T[...]

Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ SCROLL contr ol knob to scroll up and down to select the number and then push to select. Audio Language — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio language (effective only if the language is supported by the disc). Y ou can select a language not listed by scrolling down[...]

NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are ef fective only if the disc supports the customer-pr eferred settings. AM and FM Buttons Press the buttons to select AM or FM mode. SET Button — T o Set the Pushb[...]

Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play , DVD-VIDEO) The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by geographic region. These r egion codes must match in order for the disc to play . If the region code for the DVD disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD player , it will not play the disc. Customers may t[...]

Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) wher e the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙ EJECTING DISC ⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to r emove the disc. Press and hold the [...]

Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however , acceptable MP3/WMA file recor ding media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3/WMA file recor ding media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-R W , MP3,WMA, DVD V ideo, DVD[...]

If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ WMA tracks on that disc. Supported MP3/WMA File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- back problems. The radio is designed [...]

Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3/WMA files. Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longe[...]

Press and hold the INFO button again for thr ee seconds to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ display . Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3/WMA player , cassette player , or microphone and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify[...]

Operating Instructions — V oice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “V oice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3. For UConnect 威 “V oice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 )” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (UConnect 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer [...]

AM/FM/CD/DVD MUL TIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The REN and RER Multimedia systems contain a radio, CD/DVD player , USB port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy men[...]

3. T ouch the screen wher e “User Clock” is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. T o move the hour forward, touch the scr een where the word “Hour” with the arr ow pointing upward is dis- played. T o move the hour backward, touch the scr een where the wor d “Hour” with the arrow pointing down- ward is displaye[...]

Show T ime if Radio is Off When selected, this feature will display the time of day on the touch screen when the multimedia system is turned off. Pr oceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. T urn on the multimedia system. 2. T ouch the screen wher e the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feat[...]

SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. 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) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to tu[...]

SEEK Buttons Press and r elease the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. TIME Button [...]

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a thir d time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decrease the treb[...]

Y ou may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above pr ocedure with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory . The stations stored in [...]

If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number , the track number , and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs o[...]

TIME Button Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF Press the R W button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title. Press and hold the FF (Fast Forwar d) button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased, or R W or another C[...]

Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs r ecorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats[...]

Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and[...]

Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than C[...]

SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. 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) Push the ON/VOLU[...]

SEEK Buttons Press and r elease the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. V oice Recogn[...]

Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control kn[...]

Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL contr ol knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or [...]

T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display No program type or un- defined None Adult Hits Adlt Hit Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Program T ype [...]

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

and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM stations). DIS[...]

CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single CD player . Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded. • Dual-media disc types (on[...]

R W/FF Press the R W button to stop the CD at the beginning of the current CD track/title. Press and hold FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased or RW or another CD button is pressed. The R W (Reverse) button works in a similar manner . AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SET/[...]

The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a numbe[...]

When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) Bit Rate [...]

T o increase the speed of disc loading, it is r ecommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. T o create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option before writing to the disc. LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done b[...]

NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day . The time of day will display for five [...]

number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www .sirius.com, or at www .siriuscanada.ca for Cana- dian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when calling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Y our V ehicle Identificat[...]

Selecting Satellite Mode Press the SA T button until ⬙ SA T ⬙ appears in the display . A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Satellite Antenna T o ensure optimum r eception, do not place items on the roof ar ound the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid ar ound the trunk lid antenna (if equipped). M[...]

Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. SEEK Buttons Press and r elease the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new channel until you ma[...]

TUNE Control (Rotary) T urn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the channel. MUSIC TYPE Button — Except REU Radio Pressing this button once will turn on the Music T ype mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow[...]

SET Button – T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds afte[...]

VIDEO ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED The optional V ideo Entertainment System (VES)™ in- cludes the following components for rear seat entertain- ment: • A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen integrated into the center console armr est. The screen featur es brightness control for optimum day- time and nig[...]

• The LCD screen swings up fr om the rear of the armrest to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display . NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD scr een has been raised to its viewing position. • The touch screen radio and DVD player contr ols allow front seat operation for easy setup in the case of younger rear seat passengers. • A b[...]

• T wo wireless infrar ed headsets allow rear seat passen- gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. Audio/V ideo RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) on the rear of the center console enable the monitor to display video directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the screen, or play music directly fr om an MP3 player . 1. V i[...]

Operation with RES / REQ AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player Right-Hand Switch Functions • Press the top of the switch to incr ease the volume. • Press the bottom of the switch to decr ease the volume. • Press the button in the center of the switch to select AM, FM, Satellite (SA T) - if equipped, or CD (DISC) mode. Left-Hand Switch Functions f[...]

Operation with RER Multi-Media System Right-Hand Switch Functions • Press the top of the switch to incr ease the volume. • Press the bottom of the switch to decr ease the volume. • Press the button in the center of the switch to select AM, FM, Satellite (SA T), Hard Drive (HD), or CD (DISC) mode. Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation[...]

CD/DVD MAINTENANCE T o keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene[...]

CLIMA TE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather . Manual Heating V entilation and Air Conditioning (HV AC) The Manual T emperature Contr ols consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. Blower Control Rotate this control to r egulate the amount of air forced th[...]

T emperature Control Rotate this control to r egulate the tem- perature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures while the r otating right into the red ar ea indicates warmer temperatures. NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, ch[...]

NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there is a differ ence in temperature between the upper and lower outlets. The warmer air flows to the floor outlets. This feature gives impr oved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Air is directed thr ough the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defr ost and side w[...]

will cause the LED in the control button to illuminate. After ten minutes, the system will return to normal mode function and the LED will turn off. NOTE: • Continuous use of the recir culation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur . Extended use of this mode is not recommended. • The use of the recir culation mode in[...]

• ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, pr ess the A/C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor . Then, move the temperature contr ol to the desired temperature. Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) — If Equipped Automatic Operation The Infrared Climate Contr ol System automatically maintains the climate in the cabin of[...]

NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for fr ont seat occupants only . 2. Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the T emperature Contr ol knob. Once the comfort level is selected, the sys- tem will maintain that level automati- cally using the heating system. Should the desired comfort level r equire air conditio[...]

Blower Control For full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation turn the knob to AUTO position. In manual mode there ar e six blower speeds that can be individual selected. In off posi- tion the blower will shut off. Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist of Blower Pr eferred A[...]

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The operator can override the AUT O mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Contr ol knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. • Panel Air is directed thr ough the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow . NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that [...]

• Air Conditioner Control Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation only . When the air conditioning is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets selected with the Mode control dial. Pr ess this but- ton a second time to turn OFF the air conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when manua[...]

• Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you can temporarily put the system into Recirculation Mode by pressing the Recir culation Button. However , under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, the system is blowing air out the defrost vents. When these conditions are pr esent, and the Recirculation Button is pressed, the indicator [...]

W indow Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide suf ficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem, incr ease blower speed. V ehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or hu[...]

Control Setting Suggestions for V arious W eather Conditions 262 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 2 6 7 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 2 6 7 ▫ T ip Start Feature ..................... 2 6 8 ▫ Extremely Cold W eather (Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) ............................ 2 6 8 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................. 2 6 8 ▫ After Startin[...]

▫ T raction ........................... 2 7 8 䡵 Driving Through W ater .................. 2 7 9 ▫ Flowing/Rising W ater ................. 2 7 9 ▫ Shallow Standing W ater ................ 2 7 9 䡵 Power Steering ........................ 2 8 1 ▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 2 8 2 䡵 Parking Brake ........................ 2 8 2[...]

▫ Life Of T ire ......................... 3 1 0 ▫ Replacement T ires .................... 3 1 1 䡵 T ire Chains .......................... 3 1 2 䡵 Snow T ires .......................... 3 1 2 䡵 T ire Rotation Recommendations ............ 3 1 3 䡵 T ire Pr essure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 3 1 4 ▫ Base System ........................ [...]

▫ Cruising Range ...................... 3 3 1 ▫ Replacement Parts .................... 3 3 1 ▫ Maintenance ........................ 3 3 1 䡵 Adding Fuel ......................... 3 3 1 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ............... 3 3 1 ▫ Loose Filler Cap Message ............... 3 3 4 䡵 V ehicle Loading ....................... 3 3 4 ▫ [...]

ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. Make sure all occupants have secur ely fastened their 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 oth[...]

Tip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator . T urn the ignition key briefly to ST ART position, and r elease it. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to[...]

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold W eather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. T o clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Then, turn the ignition switch to the ST ART position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter mo[...]

AUTOMA TIC TRANSAXLE 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 ARK, or NEUTRAL [...]

W ARNING! • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of P ARK or NEUTRAL 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 reverse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling no[...]

NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the transaxle will not shift out of park. Battery power is requir ed to release the brake/transaxle interlock system. However , there is an override system that allows you to shift out of P ARK in case of loss of power . T o activate the override system: • Firmly apply the parking brake • Insert the ignition key a[...]

4–Speed/6–Speed Automatic T ransaxle — If Equipped The electronically contr olled transaxle provides a precise shift schedule. The transaxle electronics ar e self- calibrating; therefor e, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundr ed miles. Ge[...]

REVERSE Use this range for moving the vehicle rearwar d. Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL Engine may be started in this range. W ARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn of f the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road condi[...]

Under these conditions, using the ⬙ 3 ⬙ range will improve performance and extend transaxle life by reducing exces- sive shifting and heat build-up. DRIVE 3— 4 Speed T ransaxle This range eliminates shifts into 4th gear . The transaxle will operate normally in First and Second. Shifts into Third may be delayed to pr ovide second gear operatio[...]

In the event that the problem has been momentary , the transaxle can be reset to r egain all forward gears. 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift into P ARK. 3. T urn the ignition OFF , and then restart the engine. 4. Shift into the desired gear range and r esume driving. NOTE: Even if the transaxle can be reset, it is r ecom- mended that you visit a deale[...]

NOTE: In Autostick 威 mode, the transaxle will only shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the Right (+) or Left (-). AutoStick 威 is deactivated when the shift lever is shifted from the AutoStick (+/-) position into the DRIVE position. General Information • Y ou can start out in first or second gear . The system will ignore [...]

DRIVING ON SLIPPER Y SURF ACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati- cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a dif ference in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels. W ARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dan[...]

DRIVING THROUGH W A TER Driving through water mor e than a few inches/ centimeters deep will requir e extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Flowing/Rising W ater W ARNING! Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow- ing water can wear away the road or path?[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause dam- age to your vehicle’ s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’ s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- tamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water . Do not continue[...]

POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and incr eased 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 interr upted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, [...]

Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not requir ed. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection ef forts through an autho- rized dealer . No chemical flushes should be[...]

When parking on a hill, it is important to apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in P ARK, otherwise the load on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of P ARK. As an added precaution, turn the fr ont wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. T [...]

• If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver . The chime will sound up to 10 times or until the vehicle has returned to a stop. The Brake System W arning Light in the instrument cluster will turn on when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is on. NOTE: This light only shows[...]

W ARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Y ou wouldn’t have your full braking capacity in an emergency . The Brake W arning Light monitors various b[...]

ANTI—LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides incr eased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking conditions to pr event wheel lock-up. W ARNING! • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may[...]

The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The light will come on when the ignition switch 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 while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is requir ed. However , th[...]

Y ou also may experience the following when the brake system goes into Anti-lock: • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a short time after the stop), • the clicking sound of solenoid valves, • brake pedal pulsations, • and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. These are all normal characteristic[...]

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM 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), and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various drivin[...]

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[...]

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) This system enhances directional contr ol 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 v[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ESP-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner , which coul[...]

W ARNING! In the Partial ESP mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavail- able. NOTE: T o improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow , sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Of[...]

NOTE: • The ESP Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS W arning Light come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System will be ON even if it was turned off pr eviously . • The ESP Contr ol System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds wil[...]

NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tir es have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidew[...]

T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light truck tir e based on U.S. design standards T = T emporary spare tir e 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = As[...]

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 corr esponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be [...]

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 the 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.[...]

Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressure is listed on 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) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size des[...]

NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GA WRs) for the front and r ear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GA WRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “V ehicle Loading” in this section. T o determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The comb[...]

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle[...]

302 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect 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 tir e inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory o[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Economy Improper inflation pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These abno[...]

CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressur es specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pr essure.” Cold tire inflation pr essure is defined as [...]

T ire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tir e inflation pressure is very important. Increased tir e pressure and r educed vehicle loading may be requir ed for h[...]

vehicle only . Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be r epaired (or replaced) and r ein- stalled at the first opportunity . W ARNING! T emporary use spare tires are for emergency use only . W ith these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). T emporary-use spare tires have limited tread life. When the tread is w[...]

Limited Use Spare — If Equipped The limited use spare tir e is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited use spare tir e warning label located on the limited use spare tire and wheel assembly . This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the fr ont or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Inst[...]

Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow , or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck. Refer to “Freeing A Stuck V ehicle” in Section 6 of this manual for additional information. W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangero[...]

These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes approximately 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tr ead is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tir e should be replaced. Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • Drivi[...]

Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle pr ovide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tir e inflation pressure. The manu- facturer str ongly recommends that you use tires equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance when replacement is needed (r efer to the paragra[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. TIRE CHAINS Due to limited clearance, tire chains ar e not recom-[...]

TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS T ires on the fr ont and rear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat- terns. These effects can be r educed by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation [...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) • The T ire Pr essure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pr essure based on the vehicle recommended cold placar d pressure. • The tire pr essure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12 F (7 C). This means that when the outside temperature decr eases, the tire press[...]

once the system receives the updated tir e pressures. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. − For example, your vehicle may have a recom- mended cold (parked for more than thr ee hours) placard pr essure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68[...]

NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tir e care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tir e failure or condition. • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pr essure gauge while adjusting your tire pr essure. • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tir e causes the tire to over heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-in[...]

T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pr essure is low in one or more of the four active r oad tires. Should this occur , you should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation pressur e of each tire on your vehicle[...]

NOTE: 1. The compact spare tir e (if so equipped) does not have a tire pr essure monitoring sensor . Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressur e in the compact spare tire. 2. If you install the compact spare tir e in place of a road tire that has a pr essure below the low-pressur e warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime wil[...]

• Three T rigger Modules (mounted in three of the four wheel-wells) • V arious T ire Pr essure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) • T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light will illumina[...]

turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Check TPMS W arning When a system fault is detected, a chime will sound and the T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then r emain on solid. In addition, the EVIC wi[...]

If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light will no longer flash, and the ⬙ CHECK TPM SYS- TEM ⬙ message will no longer display , and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can[...]

4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound, the TPM T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will display a ⬙ CHECK TPM SYSTEM ⬙ message for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressur e value. 5. Once you repair or r eplace the original road tire, and[...]

FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.4L and 2.7L Engine The 2.4L and 2.7L engines ar e designed to meet all emission regulations and pr ovide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded “regu- lar” gasolines having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended. Under normal conditions, the use of premium gaso[...]

Over 40 automobile manufacturers ar ound the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- tions (the W orld W ide Fuel Charter , WWFC) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, engine performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer r ecommends the use of gaso- lines that meet the WWFC spec[...]

NOTE: The 2.7L engine is now rated for E85 Ethanol use (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION ST A TES). Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. For more information, see “Flexible Fuel” in this section. Problems that r esult from using methanol/gasoline or E85 Ethanol blends are not the r esponsibility of the manufacturer [...]

MMT in Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT . Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and reduces emission system performance in some vehicles. The man[...]

• 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 authorized dealer for service assistance. • The use of fuel additives, which[...]

• Guard against carbon monoxide with pr oper 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 trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases[...]

Along with the special E-85 fuel filler cap, your vehicle may display a badge, which also indicates it can operate on E-85. ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of appr oximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. W ARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury . Never have any smok- ing materials [...]

When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: • you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling • you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles (8 km) Observing these precautions will avoid possible har d starting and/or significant deterioration in drivability during warm up. NOTE: Use seasonally adjusted [...]

Cruising Range Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con- sumption. Y ou can expect your fuel economy and driving range to decrease by about 30% compar ed to gasoline operation. Replacement Parts All components in your Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with [...]

The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door , on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the r eplacement cap is for use with this vehicle. After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door . This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and pr otects the[...]

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 gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system and could cause the • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc- tion Indicator Light to turn on. • T o avoid fuel spillage and ove[...]

• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. Loose Filler Cap Message If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “gASCAP” message will be displayed in the instrument cluster . T ighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard. This is[...]

The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximu[...]

Figure out the weight on the fr ont and rear of the vehicle separately . It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and r ear axles. Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR. Loading T o load your ve[...]

Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, cargo, and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Gross T railer W eight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (perman[...]

Frontal Area The frontal ar ea is the maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer and its car go. W eight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the truck. These kinds of hitches are the most popular on the market [...]

T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum T railer W eight Ratings Engine/T ransaxle Max. Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T railer T ongue Wt. 1 2.4L/Auto See Note 2 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 2.7L/Auto[...]

CAUTION! T owing a trailer with a larger than recommended frontal area could cause the engine to overheat or cause severe engine damage under extreme condi- tions. T railer and T ongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer . This places 10% of the Gross T railer W eight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your[...]

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the T ire and Loading Information placard in the T ire Safety Information section of this manual for th[...]

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

4. T railer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requir ement may limit the ability to always achieve 10% of trailer 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 tir e. • Proper tir e inflation pressures ar e essential t[...]

• T railer brakes are r ecommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (450 kg) and requir ed for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate braking capacity . Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear , higher brake pedal e[...]

Automatic T ransaxle The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever , if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, third gear for a four-speed automatic and the fifth gear for a six-speed AutoStick 威 should be selected. NOTE: Using third or fifth instead of DRIVE while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions, will impro[...]

Cooling System T o reduce potential for engine and transaxle over heating, take the following actions: • City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transaxle in neutral and increase engine idle speed. • Highway Driving Reduce speed. • Air Conditioning T urn off temporarily . RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) T owing [...]

WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 3 4 8 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................ 3 4 8 ▫ Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped ....................... 3 5 0 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 3 5 0 ▫ Jack Location ....................... 3 5 1 ▫ Spare T ire[...]

HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazar d W arning flashers. When the Hazard W arning flasher switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traf fic of an emergency . Press the switch a second time[...]

NOTE: There ar e steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. Y ou can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode contr ol to floor , and the fan control [...]

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. E[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only . The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only . A void ice or slippery areas. Jack Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk. Spare Tire Stow[...]

W ARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough of f the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Place the shift lever into P ARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE (manual transaxle). 4. T urn OFF the ignition. 5. T[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in P ARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE. • Never start or run the engine wi[...]

NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When the jack is partially expanded, the tension between the two attachment points holds the jack handle in place. 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. Removing Jack Handle From Jack[...]

Jacking Locations WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 6[...]

CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in step 3. 3. There ar e two front jacking locations and two rear jacking locations on each side of the body (as pictured above). 4. T urn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, tu[...]

W ARNING! T o avoid possible personal injury , handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts, until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque [...]

JUMP-ST ARTING PROCEDURE The battery is stored between the left fr ont headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. Access is through the splash shield. Jump-starting remote battery terminals ar e located under the hood. W ARNING! • T ake care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the [...]

2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without allowing the vehicles to touch. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transaxle in P ARK and turn ignition to LOCK for both vehicles. W ARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and [...]

6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key 威 Immobi- lizer , turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three seconds before moving the ignition switch to the ST AR T position. 7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery , let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged b[...]

W ARNING! (Continued) • Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion; • Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow , it can often be moved by a rocking motion. T urn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area ar ound[...]

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 T owing With The Ignition Key Front Wheel Drive Y our vehicle may be towed (w[...]

T owing Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing is the preferr ed towing method. However , if a flatbed towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing vehicle may be used. Rear towing is not recommended with the front wheels on the gr ound, as transax[...]

Battery power is requir ed to release the brake/transaxle interlock system. There is an override system that allows you to shift out of P ARK in case of loss of power . T o activate the override system: • Firmly apply the parking brake. • Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position. • Remove the cupholder liner . • Insert a key[...]

MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L ............. 3 6 7 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.7L ............. 3 6 8 䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.5L ............. 3 6 9 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ....... 3 7 0 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 3 7 0 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ..[...]

▫ Adding W asher Fluid .................. 3 8 2 ▫ Exhaust System ...................... 3 8 3 ▫ Cooling System ...................... 3 8 5 ▫ Brake System ....................... 3 9 0 ▫ Automatic T ransaxle .................. 3 9 2 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection Fr om Corrosion .......................... 3 9 5 ▫ Cleaning Center Con[...]

ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Automatic T ransaxle Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Integrated Power Module 1 1 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 6 — Power Distribution [...]

ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 2.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Power Distribution Center 2 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Automatic T ransaxle Dipstick 10 — Engine Oil Fill 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 1 1 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 6 — Integrated Power [...]

ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 3.5L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 7[...]

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transaxle control systems. When these systems ar e oper- ating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent per - formance and fuel economy , as w[...]

the gas cap is properly tightened. Pr ess the trip odometer “Reset” button to turn off the message. 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 r ow , the system will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv- i[...]

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 or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL will not flash at all and [...]

DEALER SERVICE Y our authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, 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 wi[...]

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 r eading. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and only when the engine is[...]

Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer r ecom- mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the requir ements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been cert[...]

Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- ment” in this section. Lubricants which do[...]

Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change. Engine Oil Filter Selection All of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type disposable oil filter . Use a filter of this type for replace- ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider - ably . Only high quality filters should be used to ass[...]

Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably . Only high quality filters should be used to assure most ef ficient service. MOP AR 威 engine air cleaner filters are high quality and ar e recommended. Maintenance-Free Battery Y ou will never have to add water , nor is periodic main- te[...]

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 posi- tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion.[...]

Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydr ofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever , the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and r ecycl[...]

6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor . When installing the filter cover , make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover . CAUTION! The A/C Air Filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter [...]

attention should also be given to hood latching compo- nents to insure pr oper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, r elease mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year , preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small amount of a high qua[...]

W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sou[...]

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance. However , it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assur e proper catalyst operation and pr event possible catalyst damage. CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the [...]

T o minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interr upt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec- tors disconnected for prolonged periods. Cooling System [...]

Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle r ub- ber , cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator . Inspect the entire system for leaks. Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliab[...]

CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended. Adding Coolant Y our vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine [...]

NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifr eeze) and will requir e more frequent coolant changes. Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensur e that engine coolant (antifreeze) will r eturn to the radiator from the c[...]

rules for your community . T o prevent ingestion by ani- mals or children, do not stor e ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the gr ound. If ingested by a child, contact a physician immediately . Clean up any ground spills immediately . Coolant Level 4 Cylinder Engines — the coo[...]

If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) fr eeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be[...]

W ARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Y ou would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency . Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check Ch[...]

W ARNING! • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. • Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling point than the recommended MOP AR 威 DOT 3 product or a brake fluid that is unidentified as to FMVSS specification may result in sudden brake failure[...]

Fluid Level Check — V ehicles with 2.4L and 2.7L Engines Use the following procedur e to check the automatic transaxle fluid level properly: 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds. 3. Apply the parking brake fully . 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- tion ending[...]

CAUTION! • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder . Using a transmission fluid other than that recommended by the manufacturer will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Ge[...]

Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion V ehicle body care requir ements 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 r oad surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicl[...]

• Use MOP AR 威 Cleaner W ax to remove r oad film, stains and to protect your paint finish. T ake care 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 [...]

• Use MOP AR 威 T ouch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible. Y our authorized 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 corr osion. T o remove heavy soil a[...]

Cleaning Interior T rim Interior T rim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth, a damp cloth with MOP AR 威 T otal Clean, then MOP AR 威 Spot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary . Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use MOP AR 威 T otal Clean to clean vinyl upholstery Cleaning Leather Upholstery MOP AR 威 T otal Clean is specifi[...]

• For tough stains, apply MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to r emove soap residue. • For grease stains, apply MOP AR 威 Multi-Purpose Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to r emove soap residue. • Do not use any solvents or p[...]

If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water . Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly . Dry with a soft tissue. Cleaning Center Console Cupholders Removal Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift upward. Cleaning Soa[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 1 40 Amp Green — Power T op Module (If Equipped) Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 2— 20 Amp Y el- low A WD Mod- ule 3 — 10 Amp Red Battery Feed — Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)/ Brake Switch 4 — 10 Amp Red Battery Feed — Ignition Switch 5— 20 Amp Y el- low T railer T ow ?[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 6 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Power Mirror Switch/ Climate Controls 7— 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 1 8— 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Power Seats - if equipped/ PZEV Air Pump - if e[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 13 — 20 Amp Y el- low — 14 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Cabin Compart- ment Node (CCN)/ In- terior Light- ing 15 40 Amp Green — Battery Feed — Radiator Fan Relay Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 16 — 15 Amp Lt. Blue IGN Run/ ACC — Ci- gar Lighter/ PWR Sunroof Mod 17 ?[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 18 40 Amp Green — Battery Feed — Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay 19 — 20 Amp Y el- low Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Power Amp Feed 2 -i f equipped 20 — 15 Amp Lt. Blue Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Radio 21 — 10 Amp Red — Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 22 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run — Cl[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 25 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run — Heated Mir- rors - If Equipped 26 — 15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shut- down (ASD) Relay Feed 2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 27 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run — Oc- cupant Clas- sification Module (OCM)/ Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 28 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run — Oc- cupant Clas- sification Module (OCM)/ Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) 29 — — Hot Car (No Fuse Required) 30 — 20 Amp Y el- low Ignition Run — Heated Seats - If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 31 — 10 Amp Red — 32 30 Amp Pink — Au[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 34 30 Amp Pink — Battery Feed — Anti- Lock Brakes (ABS) Mod- ule - if equipped/ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Mod- ule - If Equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 35 40 Amp Green — Battery Feed — Anti- Lock Brakes (ABS) Mod- ule - If Equipped/ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) [...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 36 30 Amp Pink — Battery Feed — Passen- ger Door Module (PDM)/ Driver Door Module (DDM) 37 — 25 Amp Clear Power T op Module (If Equipped) CAUTION! • When installing the T otally Integrated Power Module cover , it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to[...]

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 . • Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw). • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery . REPLACEMENT BULBS All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Al[...]

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlamp. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the totally integrated power module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlight on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the lam[...]

3. Rotate bulb and connector 1 ⁄ 4 turn and pull outward from assembly . CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb. 5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 6. Reinsert the bulb [...]

Fog Lights 1. Access to the lights through the lower fascia cutout is limited. 2. T urn the steering wheel to allow access and remove the inner fender shield. 3. Rotate bulb and connector 1 ⁄ 4 turn counterclockwise. 4. Pull bulb off of connector and r eplace with a new one. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination [...]

T aillights, Rear T urn Signals And Backup Lights The turn signal, brake and taillights and backup lights are located in the r ear corner body panel housing. 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner behind the taillight. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 7[...]

2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillight housing. 3. Grasp the taillight and pull firmly outward pushing gently on the studs from inside to disengage the light housing. 4. T wist and remove socket fr om light. 5. Remove bulb from socket and r eplace. 414 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

License Plate Light 1. Remove two retaining scr ews holding the light lens in place. 2. Gently pry the light assembly loose. 3. Pull bulb from socket, r eplace and reattach the light assembly with the two retaining scr ews. Center High-Mounted Stop Light 1. Open the trunk lid to find the centrally located high- mounted stop light. MAINT AINING YOUR[...]

2. T wist and remove socket fr om the back of the light housing. 3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket into the housing by locking it in place with a twist. 416 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2.4L and 2.7L Engine — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters 2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions V ehicle) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters 3.5L Engine 17.2 Gallons 65 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters 2.7L Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 5.[...]

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil (2.4L and 2.7L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 engine oil, meeting the requir ements of Chrysler Ma- terial Standard MS-6395. [...]

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection (2.4L and 2.7L Engines) 87 Octane Fuel Selection (2.7L - EX- CEPT CALIFORNIA EMIS- SION ST A TES) E-85 Ethanol Fuel Selection (3.5L Engine) 89 Octane * PZEV = Partial Zero Emission V ehicle Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransaxle MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic [...]

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 4 2 2 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 4 2 2 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 4 2 4 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions contr ol system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabilit[...]

NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi- nated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Under[...]

Once a Month • Check tire pr essure 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 master cylinder , and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change ?[...]

6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tir[...]

18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate t[...]

30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine except PZEV*). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 3[...]

48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter , and replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary . ❏ Replace the air conditionin[...]

60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine except PZEV*). ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary . ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). ?[...]

72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter , and replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary . ❏ Replace the air conditioni[...]

84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter , and replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary . ❏ Replace the air conditioni[...]

96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter , and replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary . ❏ Replace the air conditioni[...]

108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter , and replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary . ❏ Replace the air conditio[...]

120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine except PZEV*). ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary . ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).[...]

132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter , and replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary . ❏ Replace the air conditio[...]

144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter , and replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace as necessary . ❏ Replace the air conditio[...]

† This maintenance is recommended by the manufactur er to the owner , but is not required to maintain emissions warranty . W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, [...]

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 4 1 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 4 4 1 ▫ Prepar e A List ....................... 4 4 1 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 4 4 1 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance .................. 4 4 1 ▫ Chr[...]

䡵 Publication Order Forms ................. 4 4 5 䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 4 7 ▫ T readwear .......................... 4 4 7 ▫ T raction Grades ...................... 4 4 7 ▫ T emperature Grades ................... 4 4 8 440 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE[...]

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 charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s[...]

This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you ar e still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealership is unable to resol[...]

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 impair ed customer , who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in th[...]

W e appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you ar e absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. Y ou’ll be pleased with their sincere ef forts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.[...]

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may or der a recall and remedy campaign. However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer , and the manufacturer . T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto[...]

vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the ve- hicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedur e Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- cal manuals make it easy for students and tech[...]

DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories wer e established by the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufactur er in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to F[...]

T emperature Grades The temperature grades ar e A (the highest), B, and C, repr esenting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and r educe tir[...]

INDEX 10[...]

About Y our Brakes ....................... 2 8 2 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 2 8 6 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 3 8 7 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 3 1 Adding W asher Fluid ..................... 3 8 2 Additives, Fuel ......................... 3 2 6 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 3[...]

Automatic T emperature Contr ol (A TC) ......... 2 5 4 Automatic T ransaxle ................. 13,270,392 Adding Fluid ................... 393,394,419 Filter ............................... 3 9 4 Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 3 9 4 Fluid Level Check ................... 393,394 Interlock System ....................... 2 7 2 Reset Mode ..[...]

Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 3 3 1 Oil (Engine) .................. 367,368,369,375 Power Steering ........................ 2 8 2 Radiator (Coolant Pressur e) ............... 3 8 8 Car W ashes ............................ 3 9 5 Carbon Monoxide W arning ................. 3 2 7 Cargo Ar ea Features ...................... 1 6 2 Ca[...]

Contract, Service ........................ 4 4 3 Coolant Pressur e Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 3 8 8 Cooler , Beverage ........................ 1 6 8 Cooling System ......................... 3 8 5 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 3 8 7 Coolant Capacity ...................... 4 1 7 Coolant Level ...................... 385,389 Disposal of[...]

Door Locks, Automatic .................... 3 2 Door Opener , Garage ..................... 1 4 7 Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 2 7 8 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing W ater ......................... 2 7 9 DVD Player (V ideo Entertainment System™) .... 2 4 4 E-85 Fuel ............................. 3 2 8 Electric Rear[...]

Overheating .......................... 3 4 8 T emperature Gauge ..................... 1 7 7 Engine Oil V iscosity ...................... 3 7 5 Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 6 3 Entry System, Illuminated .................. 2 1 Ethanol ............................... 3 2 4 Event Data Recorder ...................... 6 6 Exhaust Gas Cau[...]

Cooling System ....................... 3 8 5 Engine Oil ........................... 3 7 3 Power Steering ..................... 282,419 Fluids ................................ 4 1 8 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 4 1 8 Fog Lights ....................... 137,183,412 Folding Rear Seat ..................... 131,132 Freeing A Stuck V eh[...]

Gearshift .............................. 2 7 3 General Information ................. 18,1 19,322 General Maintenance ..................... 3 7 3 Glass Cleaning .......................... 3 9 9 Glove Compartment ...................... 1 6 8 Gross Axle W eight Rating ............... 335,337 Gross V ehicle W eight Rating ............. 335,337 GVWR ...[...]

Information Center , V ehicle ................. 1 8 9 Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 8 7 Instrument Cluster .................... 175,177 Instrument Panel and Contr ols .............. 1 7 4 Instrument Panel Cover ................... 3 9 7 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 3 9 9 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 4 0[...]

Brake W arning ........................ 1 8 7 Bulb Replacement ...................... 4 1 0 Center Mounted Stop ................... 4 1 5 Daytime Running ...................... 1 3 7 Electronic Stability Pr ogram (ESP) Indicator . . . 291 Engine T emperature W arning .............. 1 7 9 F o g .......................... 137,183,412 Headlight Switch[...]

Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren (LA TCH) .............................. 7 4 Lubrication, Body ....................... 3 8 1 Lumbar Support ........................ 1 2 7 Maintenance Free Battery .................. 3 7 8 Maintenance, General ..................... 3 7 3 Maintenance Procedur es ................... 3 7 3 Maintenance Schedule ...[...]

Checking ............................ 3 7 3 Dipstick ............................. 3 7 3 Disposal ............................ 3 7 6 Filter ............................ 377,418 Filter Disposal ........................ 3 7 6 Identification Logo ..................... 3 7 5 Materials Added to ..................... 3 7 6 Recommendation ................[...]

Preparation for Jacking .................... 3 5 1 Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 4 9 Programmable Electr onic Features ............ 1 9 6 Programming T ransmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 6 Radial Ply T ires ......................... 3 0 6 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressur e Cap) .......... 3 8 8 Radio Ope[...]

Restraints, Infant ......................... 6 9 Rotation, T ires .......................... 3 1 3 Safety Checks Inside V ehicle ................. 8 0 Safety Checks Outside V ehicle ............... 8 1 Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 4 4 4 Safety Information, T ire ................... 2 9 4 Safety T ips ............................. 8 [...]

Selection of Oil ......................... 3 7 5 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 1 5 Sentry Key Programming ................... 1 7 Service Assistance ....................... 4 4 1 Service Contract ......................... 4 4 3 Service Manuals ........................ 4 4 5 Setting the Clock ................ 200,214,218,228 Settings,[...]

T elescoping Steering Column ............... 1 4 3 T emperature Control, Automatic (A TC) ........ 2 5 4 T emperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ....... 177,349 T ether Anchor , Child Restraint ............... 7 2 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 1 9 Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 1 9 T ilt Steering Column ...................[...]

T ongue W eight/T railer W eight .............. 3 4 0 T owing ............................... 3 3 6 24-Hour T owing Assistance ............... 1 0 5 Disabled V ehicle ....................... 3 6 2 Guide .............................. 3 3 9 Recreational .......................... 3 4 6 W eight .............................. 3 3 9 T owing Assistance [...]

UConnect 威 (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 9 1 Understanding Y our Instrument Panel ......... 1 7 4 Uniform T ire Quality Grades ................ 4 4 7 Universal T ransmitter ..................... 1 4 7 Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 3 2 3 Untwisting Procedur e, Seat Belt .............. 4 8 Upholstery Care ........................ 3 [...]

W indshield W ashers ................... 140,142 Fluid ............................... 3 8 2 W indshield W iper Blades .................. 3 8 2 W indshield W ipers ....................... 1 4 0 W iper Blade Replacement .................. 3 8 2 W ipers, Intermittent ...................... 1 4 1 YES Essentials 威 Fabric Cleaning Procedur e ...... 3 [...]

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGSAND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/AL TERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderLocking Doors With The KeySENTRY KEY Replacement KeysSentry Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationVEHICLE S[...]

INST ALLA TION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to pr ovide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power[...]

2009 AVENGER SEDAN A VENGER SEDAN Chrysler LL C 81-226-0930 First Edition Printed in U.S.A. OWNER ’S MANU AL 2009[...]