Dodge 2008 LX-49 Magnum SRT8 manuel d'utilisation

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    Magnum SR T8 OWNER’ S MANUAL 2008 2008 Magnum SRT8 81-226-0822 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.[...]

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    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 therefor . DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most fr equent causes of accidents. Y our driving ability can be seriously impair ed with blood alcohol levels [...]

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

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

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    INTRODUCTION 5 1[...]

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

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    VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS / AL TERA TIONS W ARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 1[...]

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W or d About Y our Keys .................. 1 2 ▫ W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............. 1 2 ▫ FOB W ith Integrated Key ................. 1 3 ▫ T ip Start Feature ....................... 1 4 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ................... 1 4 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ..........[...]

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    ▫ Using The Panic Alarm .................. 2 2 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ........ 2 3 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Service ............... 2 3 ▫ General Information .................... 2 4 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........ 2 4 ▫ How T o Use Remote Start ................ 2 5 䡵 Door Locks ........................[...]

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    䡵 Break-In Recommendations ................. 7 3 䡵 Safety T ips ............................ 7 4 ▫ T ransporting Passengers ................. 7 4 ▫ Lock Y our V ehicle ...................... 7 4 ▫ Exhaust Gas .......................... 7 4 ▫ Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside T h e V e h i c l e .......................... 7 6 ▫ Per[...]

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Y our vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. Y ou can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni- tion switch with either side up. Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) The W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) opera[...]

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    Fob with Integrated Key The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key , which stores in the rear of the Fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. The valet key is also for locking the glove box. [...]

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    Tip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator . Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running. Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in P ARK. T urn[...]

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    Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to r emove the key . NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. SENTR Y KEY 姞 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM The Sentry Key 威 prevents unauthorized vehicle opera- tion by [...]

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    NOTE: • The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System is not compat- ible with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting pr oblems and loss of security protection. • Exxon/Mobil SpeedPass™, additional fobs, or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a fault unless t[...]

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    procedur e. This procedure consists of pr ogramming a blank fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank fob is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle fobs with you to the authorized dealer . Customer Sentry Key 姞 (Fob) Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys 威 , [...]

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    NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased fr om the sys- tem’s memory . This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repr ogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at the time of service to be repr o- grammed. General Informa[...]

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    T o Arm the System Remove the key from the ignition switch and either pr ess a power door LOCK switch while the driver or passenger door is open, or press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the V [...]

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    If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the system will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system. T amper Alert If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound [...]

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    T o unlock the doors: Press and r elease the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door , or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you [...]

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    T urn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter . The time for this feature is pr ogrammable. Refer to “T urn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock,” under “Per- sonal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es),” un- der “Electronic V ehi[...]

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    • Y ou may need to be less than 35 ft (1 1 m) from the vehicle when using the transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system. Programming Additional T ransmitters Refer to Sentry Key 威 , “Customer Sentry Key 威 (Fob) Programming.” (See page 17 for more information.) If you do not have a prog[...]

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    2. Remove and replace the batteries. A void touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery opening and snap into place. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS [...]

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    How T o 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 • Liftgate closed • HAZARD switch off • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed fr om ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level, an[...]

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    T o Exit REMOTE ST AR T Mode without Driving the V ehicle Allow the engine to run for the entir e 15 minute cycle. T o Exit REMOTE ST AR T 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, prio[...]

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    DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks T o lock each door , push the door LOCK plunger on each door trim panel downward. T o unlock each door , pull the door LOCK plunger on each door trim panel upward. If the door LOCK plunger is down when you shut the door , the door will lock. Therefor e, make sure the key is not inside the vehicle before closing the door[...]

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    Power Door Locks A power door LOCK switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you fr om acciden- tally locking the key in the vehicle. Removing the key or cl[...]

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    6. The doors were not pr eviously locked using the power door LOCK switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Automatic Door Locks Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to “Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h),” under “Personal Settings (Customer Pro- grammable Features),” under “El[...]

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    Child Protection Door Lock T o pr ovide a safer environment for small childr en riding in the rear seats, the r ear doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. T o Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door . 2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child lock control and pull it upwar d. 3. Re[...]

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    W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys- tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • For emergency exit with [...]

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    3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door . NOTE: After disengaging the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door contr ol all the door windows. There ar e single window controls on each passenger do[...]

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    W ARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power WINDOW switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. AUTO-Down Feature The driver door power WINDOW switch and some model passenger door power [...]

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    T o close the window part way , lift the WINDOW switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. The power WINDOW switches will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this featur e. The time for this feature is pr ogrammable. Refer to “Delay Powe[...]

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    Reset Anytime the vehicle battery is disconnected or goes dead, the AUTO-up function will be disabled. T o reactivate the auto-up feature, perform the following steps after vehicle power is restor ed: 1. Pull the WINDOW switch up to close window com- pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed[...]

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    LIFTGA TE The liftgate can be unlocked or locked by the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. T o open the liftgate, depress the liftgate r elease switch located in the exterior handle and pull the liftgate open with one f[...]

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    NOTE: If a power malfunction occurs, you can use the emergency liftgate latch r elease to open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch r elease is located behind a snap-in cover on the liftgate trim panel. W ARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Y ou and your passengers could be injured[...]

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    OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the r estraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, the front airbags for both the driver and fr ont passenger , the optional supplemental side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window ,[...]

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    Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thr own from the vehicle. Seat belts r educe the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at[...]

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    Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the front seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough[...]

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

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    4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o r emove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can i[...]

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    6. T o release the belt, push the r ed button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully . W ARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically , ch[...]

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    W ARNING! The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seatback is in the fully upright and locked position when occupied. If the rear seatback is not fully upright and locked and the rear center lap/shoulder belt can be pulled out of the retractor , the vehicle should immediately be taken to your de[...]

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you ar e taller than average you will prefer a higher position. When you r elease the anchorage, try to move it up and down to make sure that it is locked in position. In the rear seat, move towar d the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck. L[...]

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    The pretensioners ar e triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). (Refer to information on Air- bags in this section). Like the front airbags, the pr eten- sioners are single use items. After a collision that is sever e enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert [...]

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    NOTE: W atch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off while re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to r etract the seat belt. 4. T urn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming. The BeltAlert 威 can be [...]

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    Seat Belts and Pregnant Women W e r ecommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pr egnancy . Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug acr oss the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen[...]

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    mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove com- partment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. 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 [...]

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    W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to open them. Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bol[...]

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    If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat mounted side airbags, they are marked with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of the seat. W ARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat mounted side airbags, do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the seat airbags; the perfor- mance co[...]

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    NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the proper performance of the curtain airbags. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bolsters to pr ovide improved protection for the driver and fr ont passenger . Side curtain and seat airbags also work with [...]

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    3. Older children who do not use child r estraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buck- led up in the rear seat. Never allow childr en to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. 4. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the fr ont passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far bac[...]

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

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    • Seat Belt Reminder Light • Knee Impact Bolsters • Front Acceleration Sensors • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pr etensioners How the Airbag System W orks • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is sever e enough to require the airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators ar e de- signed to pro[...]

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    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 come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away . • The Driver and Front Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are l[...]

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    vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side cur- tain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window . The airbag inflates in about 30 ms (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you ar e not b[...]

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    • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover . • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar 威 . • At no time should any supplemental restraint sys- tem (SRS) component or SRS-related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are appr oved by Dai[...]

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    NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision that deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to t[...]

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    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 ligh[...]

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    NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may ap- ply . See www .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/per chlorate. Airbag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the airbags r eady to inflate for your protection in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service t[...]

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    In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and impr ove vehicle perfor- mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysl[...]

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    Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-contr olled safety systems, including the airbag system • Airbag disable light status (if equipped) • ⬙ Ti m e ⬙ of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition cycles and vehicle mileage) • Airbag deployment level (if applicable) ?[...]

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    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 [...]

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    “LA TCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildr en)” in this section. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the fr ont passenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older Childre[...]

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    • Check belt fit periodically . A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. NOTE: For additional information, refer to www .seatcheck.org [...]

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    Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any r estraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. W e also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it befor e you buy it. • The restraint[...]

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    5connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufactur ers offer add-on tether strap kits or retr o-fit kits. Y ou ar e urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child r e- straint in any vehicle. All three r ear-seating positio[...]

  • Page 71

    Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System W e ur ge you to follow the manufacturer’s dir ections carefully when installing your child r estraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described her e. Again, carefully follow the installation instr uctions that are pr ovided with the child restraint system. The rear se[...]

  • Page 72

    NOTE: • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. • When using the LA TCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensur e that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints ar e stowed and out of reach of childr en. It is recommended that before inst[...]

  • Page 73

    keep the belt tight; however , any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary . Seat belts with an automatic locking retractor have a distinctive label on the seat belt webbing. The seat belt must be in the Automatic Locking mode in order to enable a child restraint to be tightly installed.[...]

  • Page 74

    T o attach a child r estraint tether strap: 1. Route the tether strap to provide the most dir ect path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 2. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child r estraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions. NOTE: Ensure t[...]

  • Page 75

    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. BREAK-IN RECOMMENDA TIONS A long brea[...]

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    SAFETY TIPS T ransporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPOR T P ASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. W ARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped[...]

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    Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for br oken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose conne[...]

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    Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Inside The V ehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically , checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be r eplaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a colli[...]

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    Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 M i r r o r s ............................... 8 3 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................. 8 3 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped .......................... 8 3 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 8 4 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e — If Equipped .......[...]

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    ▫ Things Y ou Should Know About Y our UConnect 威 System ............................. 1 0 5 ▫ General Information ................... 1 1 3 䡵 V oice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped . . 1 13 ▫ V oice Recognition System (VR) Operation .... 1 1 3 ▫ Commands .......................... 1 1 4 ▫ V o i c e T r a i n i n g.............[...]

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    ▫ Interior Lights ....................... 1 3 1 䡵 W indshield W ipers And W ashers ............ 1 3 2 ▫ Intermittent W iper System ............... 1 3 3 ▫ Mist Feature ......................... 1 3 4 ▫ W indshield W ashers ................... 1 3 4 ▫ Headlights On W ith W ipers (A vailable W ith Auto Headlights Only) ................. 1[...]

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    ▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink 威 Button .................... 1 4 8 ▫ Security ............................ 1 4 8 ▫ T r oubleshooting T ips ................... 1 4 9 ▫ General Information ................... 1 4 9 䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............. 1 5 0 ▫ Opening Sunroof - Expr ess .............. 1 5 1 ▫ Closing Sunroo[...]

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

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    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror . Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors T o r eceive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the[...]

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    Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped Some models have exterior mirrors that ar e hinged. The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forwar d and rearward to resist damage. The hinge has thr ee detent positions, full forward, full r earward, and normal. Driver’s-Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjust[...]

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    Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors ar e heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the Electric Rear W indow Defroster . Illuminated V anity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor . T o use the mirror , r otate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cov[...]

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    HANDS-FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect 姞 )— IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte- grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 ) sys- tem. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnect 威 system operating instructions for this radio. UConnect 威 is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications sys[...]

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    differ ent electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UConnect 威 works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnect 威 system. The UConnect 威 system allows up to seven cellular pho[...]

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    The radio display will be used for visual prompts fr om the UConnect 威 system such as ⬙ CELL ⬙ or caller ID on certain radios. Operation V oice commands can be used to operate the UConnect 威 system and to navigate through the UConnect 威 menu structur e. V oice commands are requir ed after most UConnect 威 system prompts. Y ou will be pro[...]

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    T o activate the UConnect 威 system fr om idle, simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions. All UConnect 威 system sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio contr ol head. Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙ Cancel ⬙ and you will be returned to the main menu. However [...]

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    • Y ou will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, with 1 being the highest priority . Y ou can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect 威 system. However , at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnect 威 system. The priority allows the UConnect 威 system to[...]

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    • 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. T o learn how to stor e a name in the pho[...]

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    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. Phonebook Download UConnect 威 allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth 威 . T o use [...]

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    • 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 number for the phonebook entry that you are editing. After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given[...]

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    • 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. Delete All Entries in the UConnect 威 Phonebook • Press the PHONE button to begin. • Afte[...]

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    Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed thr ough the UConnect 威 system if the feature(s) ar e available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides thr ee-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the UConnect 威 system. Check with your cellular service provider for the featur es [...]

  • Page 99

    to ⬙ T oggling Between Calls ⬙ in this section. T o combine two calls, refer to ⬙ Confer ence Call ⬙ in this section. Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold T o put a call on hold, pr ess the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. T o bring the call back fr om hold, press and hold the PHONE button until[...]

  • Page 100

    Redial • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Redial. ⬙ • The UConnect 威 system will call the last number that was dialed from your cellular phone. NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect 威 system. Call Continuation Call continuation is the progr ession [...]

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    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete language selection. After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every UCon[...]

  • Page 102

    Y our phone must be turned on and pair ed to the UConnect 威 system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect 威 system. T owing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the fol[...]

  • Page 103

    When calling a number with your UConnect 威 system that normally requir es you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the “V oice Recognition” button and say the sequence you wish to enter , followed by the word ⬙ Send. ⬙ For example, if requir ed to enter your PIN number followed with a pound, ( 374[...]

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    T urning Confirmation Prompts On/Off T urning confirmation pr ompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect 威 sys- tem will not repeat a phone number befor e you dial it). • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Confirmations. ⬙ The UConnect [...]

  • Page 105

    Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) When you mute the UConnect 威 system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party , but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect 威 system: • Press the “V oice Recognition” button. • Following the beep, say ⬙ Mute. ⬙ In order to un-mute the UCon[...]

  • Page 106

    • When prompted, say ⬙ List Phones. ⬙ • The UConnect 威 system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in or der from the highest to the lowest priority . T o “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the “V oice Recogni- tion” button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two [...]

  • Page 107

    Things Y ou Should Know About Y our UConnect 姞 System UConnect 威 T utorial T o hear a brief tutorial of the system featur es, press the PHONE button and say “UConnect 威 T utorial.” 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 fea[...]

  • Page 108

    • Speak normally , without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface,[...]

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    • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. 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 fro[...]

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    108 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 3[...]

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    1 10 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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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 11 3[...]

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    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[...]

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    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: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration. VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (V[...]

  • Page 116

    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 the VR har d-key while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interr upted and you can add or change commands. This will become helpful once you start to learn the options. NO[...]

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    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 volume to a comfortable level while the voice recognition system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for VR is differ ent then the audio system. Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the [...]

  • Page 118

    • RADIO MENU (to switch to the radio menu) • MAIN MENU (to switch to the main menu) Satellite Radio T o switch to satellite radio mode say SA T or SA TELLITE RADIO. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • CHANNEL NUMBER (to change the channel by its spoken number) • NEXT CHANNEL (to select the next channel) • PREVIOUS CHANNE[...]

  • Page 119

    − CONTINUE (to continue recor ding) − DELETE (to delete the recor ding) • PLA Y MEMOS (to play previously r ecorded memos) — During the playback you may press the VR har d- key to stop playing memos. Y ou continue by saying one of the following commands: − REPEA T (to repeat a memo) − NEXT (to play the next memo) − PREVIOUS (to play t[...]

  • Page 120

    SEA TS Power Seats The power SEA T switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor . Use this switch to move the driver’s seat up or down, forward or r earward, or to tilt the seat. The passenger’s seat will move up or down, forward or rearwar d. Power SEA T Switch 1 18 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat control[...]

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    W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Lumbar Support This feature allows you to incr ease or decrease the amount of lumbar suppor[...]

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    Head Restraints Head restraints can r educe the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the r ear . Adjust the restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical. T o raise it, pull upward on the head r estraint. T o lower it, depress the button on the post guide and push downward on the head restraint. Adjustable Head Restraint U[...]

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    Heated Seats Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and back. The driver seat and front passenger seat ar e heated. The controls for each heater ar e located near the bottom center of the instrument panel. After turning on the ignition[...]

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    LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. Operation on the low setting also turns off automatically after 30 minutes. NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. W ARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medic[...]

  • Page 126

    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 is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or pa[...]

  • Page 127

    Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. Use the hood prop r od (if equipped) to secure the hood in the open position. T o pr event possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 6 in (15 cm),[...]

  • Page 128

    LIGHTS Headlight Switch The HEADLIGHT switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch contr ols the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, and fog lights. Rotate the HEADLIGHT switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument [...]

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    Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights ON or OFF according to ambient light levels. T o turn the system ON, rotate the HEADLIGHT switch counter clockwise to the AUTO (A) position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 secon[...]

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    Headlights On with Wipers (A vailable with Auto Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers ar e turned ON if the HEADLIGHT switch is placed in the AUTO posi- tion. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned OFF if they wer e turned ON by this feature.[...]

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    Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is ON, the headlights are of f, and the parking brake is off. The HEADLIGHT switch must be used for normal nighttime driving. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned O[...]

  • Page 132

    T urn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the corresponding turn signal indicator in the instr ument cluster flashes to show proper operation of the fr ont and rear turn signal lights. Y ou can also signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. Releasing the lever at the detent will [...]

  • Page 133

    Flash to 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. Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Each light is turned[...]

  • Page 134

    because a door is open. This includes the glove box light. T o r estore interior light operation, either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch. Dimmer Control The dimmer control is part of the HEADLIGHT switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. W ith the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer cont[...]

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    Rotate the end of the multifunction 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 operation. CAUTION! T urn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind- shield wipers may result if the WI[...]

  • Page 136

    W ARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. Y ou might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. T o avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather , warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use. Mist Feature Push the multifunction lever inward (towar d the s[...]

  • Page 137

    if the HEADLIGHT switch is placed in the AUTO posi- tion. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned OFF if they wer e turned ON by this feature. The Headlights On W ith W ipers feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to ”Headlights On with W ipers,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea- tures),” u[...]

  • Page 138

    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. TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downwar d. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column[...]

  • Page 139

    W ARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ADJUST ABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to all[...]

  • Page 140

    Press the switch r earward to move the pedals rearwar d (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF . • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the transmission is in REVERSE or when the speed control is ON. CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impe[...]

  • Page 141

    T o Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button located on the end of the speed control lever . The indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate to show that the speed control sys- tem is ON. T o turn the system OFF , push and r elease the ON/OFF button again. The system and the indicator light will turn off. W ARNING! Leaving the elec[...]

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    T o Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desir ed, push the lever downward to SET DECEL and release. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: • Speed control will only function in 3r d, 4th, or 5th gear when in the Autostick 威 mode (if equipped). • The speed con[...]

  • Page 143

    T apping the lever to RESUME ACCEL once will r esult in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped speed increases, so tapping the lever thr ee times will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. T o decr ease speed while speed control is set, push downward and hold the lever in SET DECEL. Release the lever when the desired sp[...]

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    OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy/r eading lights, an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink 威 ), storage for sunglasses, and an optional power SUNROOF switch. Courtesy/Reading Lights At the forward end of the console ar e two courtesy/ reading lights. Press the lens to turn on the light. Pr ess it a second time to [...]

  • Page 145

    GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink 威 replaces up to thr ee remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink 威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery . The HomeLink 威 buttons are located in the over head console, and contai[...]

  • Page 146

    W ARNING! Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards. This includes most[...]

  • Page 147

    to HomeLink 威 for more ef ficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Y our vehicle should be parked outside of the garage while training. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink 威 buttons while keeping the EVIC display in view [...]

  • Page 148

    NOTE: After training a HomeLink 威 channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink 威 and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have rolling code. If so, pr oceed to the heading “Programming A Rolling Code System.” 5. PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor (in the [...]

  • Page 149

    NOTE: There ar e 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the pr ogrammed HomeLink 威 button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the butt[...]

  • Page 150

    3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink 威 button while you press and release - every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until HomeLink 威 has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The EVIC display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAIN- ING” to “CHANNEL # TRAINED.” If you unplugged the device for training, plug it b[...]

  • Page 151

    The HomeLink 威 Universal T ransceiver is disabled when the V ehicle Security Alarm is active. T roubleshooting Tips If you are having tr ouble programming HomeLink 威 , here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter . • Press the learn button on the garage door opener to complete the training fo[...]

  • Page 152

    POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power SUNROOF switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. W ARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power SUN- ROOF switch. Such entrapment ma[...]

  • Page 153

    Opening Sunroof - Express Press the switch r earward and release, and the sunr oof will open automatically from any position. The sunr oof will open fully and then stop automatically . This is called Express Open. During Expr ess Open operation, any movement of the SUNROOF switch will stop the sunroof. Closing Sunroof - Express Press the switch for[...]

  • Page 154

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

  • Page 155

    ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There ar e three 12-volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. All of the outlets are pr otected by fuses. The 12-volt power outlet next to the ash receiver tray (if equipped with an optional Smoker’s Package) has power available only when the ignition is ON. This outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit. [...]

  • Page 156

    The center console 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 starting. The auxiliary outlet is also powered dir ectly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or pr e[...]

  • Page 157

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

  • Page 158

    Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders ar e located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders ar e positioned forward in the armr est and side-by-side to provide convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a resting place for the r ear occupants’ el- bows. Rear Seat Cupholders 156 UNDERST ANDING THE F[...]

  • Page 159

    STORAGE Console Features The center console contains two shift bezel cubby bins with rubber mats for holding small items. For vehicles not equipped with navigation radio, the console also contains an extra storage bin located below the climate control, which holds up to four CD jewel cases. W ithout V ehicle Entertainment System (VES) 威 T wo sepa[...]

  • Page 160

    The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con- tains a 12-volt power outlet and a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold various size coins). A slot in the left and right side of the top compartment provides clearance for power cords t[...]

  • Page 161

    The lower load floor is hinged to provide access to the spare tir e (if equipped), battery , and r ear electrical power distribution center . The 60/40 split-folding rear seat pr ovides cargo-carrying versatility . The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When the seats are folded down, they pr ov[...]

  • Page 162

    Load Floor Partially Folded Load Floor Fully Folded 160 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

  • Page 163

    Rollaway T onneau Cover — If Equipped The removable r ollaway tonneau cover mounts in the cargo ar ea behind the top of the rear seats. The tonneau cover , when extended, covers the cargo ar ea to keep items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels near the liftgate opening secure the extended tonneau cover in place. The tonneau cover rolls away [...]

  • Page 164

    (located on the ends of the tonneau cover housing) into the left or the right front attachment point shown. Then, insert the spring-loaded post on the opposite end of the tonneau cover housing into the remaining fr ont attachment point. Next, grab the tonneau cover handle and pull the cover toward you. As the cover nears the liftgate opening, guide[...]

  • Page 165

    W aterproof Liner The optional waterproof liner can be placed over the lower load floor . Cargo Organizer The optional cargo or ganizer can also be placed into the lower load floor . Lift the handle and pull to open the cargo or ganizer . W aterproof Liner Cargo Organizer Handle UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 3[...]

  • Page 166

    Cargo T ie-Down Hooks The tie-downs located on the cargo ar ea floor and on the rear trim panels should be used to safely secur e loads when the vehicle is moving. W ARNING! • Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli- sion, a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A [...]

  • Page 167

    • Always place cargo evenly on the car go floor . Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible. • Place as much cargo as possible in fr ont of the rear axle. T oo much weight or impr operly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the r ear of the vehicle to sway . • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of[...]

  • Page 168

    T o adjust, r emove, or install the crossbars, pr oceed as follows: 1. Flip the lever on the end of the crossbar upwar d. 2. T urn the lever counterclockwise to loosen the lower clamp. When the lower clamp is loose, turn it until the round side of the clamp completely faces away fr om the side rail. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite clamp on [...]

  • Page 169

    CAUTION! • T o avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately . • Long loads, which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal area should be secu[...]

  • Page 170

    LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the vehicle to the corr ect height. It takes approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling to complete depending on road su[...]

  • Page 171

    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel And Controls ............. 1 7 3 䡵 Premium Instr ument Cluster ............... 1 7 4 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............ 1 7 5 䡵 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 185 ▫ Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) D i s p l a y s ..............[...]

  • Page 172

    ▫ T wo T ypes Of Signals .................. 2 0 4 ▫ Electrical Disturbances .................. 2 0 5 ▫ AM Reception ....................... 2 0 5 ▫ FM Reception ........................ 2 0 5 䡵 Sales Code REN — Multimedia System — If Equipped ............................ 2 0 5 ▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio (If Equippe[...]

  • Page 173

    ▫ Operating Instructions — Hands-Fr ee Communication (UConnect 威 ) (If Equipped) . . . 226 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e................. 2 2 6 䡵 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio W ith CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) .................. 2 2 9 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 2 2 9 ▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And M[...]

  • Page 174

    ▫ Kicker 威 13-Speaker High Performance Sound System W ith Driver-Selectable Surr ound (DSS) – If Equipped ................... 2 5 0 ▫ Kicker 威 Mobile Surround (KMS1) 威 – If Equipped ......................... 2 5 0 䡵 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If Equipped ........................... 2 5 1 ▫ Connecting The iPod 威 Devic[...]

  • Page 175

    INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Radio 13 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Climate Control 14 — Hood Release 3 — Rear WIPER/W ASHER Switch 9 — HEA TED SEA T Switch* 15 — HEADLIGHT Switch 4 — HAZARD Switch 10 — Power Outlet * If Equipped 5 — Electronic Stability Pr ogram OFF Button* 1 1 — Ash T [...]

  • Page 176

    PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 174 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

  • Page 177

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. T rip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display fr om odometer to either of two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B” will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in [...]

  • Page 178

    7. Electronic Thr ottle Control (ETC) Light This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is turned ON. This light will also turn on while the engine is running if ther e is a problem with the Elec- tronic Thr ottle Control system. If the light comes on while the engine is running, safely bring the vehicle to a complete s[...]

  • Page 179

    CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (1 16°C) or greater , pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200– 230°F (93–1 10°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (1 16°C) or greater[...]

  • Page 180

    NOTE: Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate. 10. Airbag W arning Light This light will turn on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is either not on during starting, or stays on, or turns on while driving, then have the system inspected a[...]

  • Page 181

    speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. (See page 300 for mor e infor- mation.) 14. Oil Pressur e W arning Light This light shows low engine oil pressur e. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, [...]

  • Page 182

    19. Electronic V ehicle Information Center Display This display shows the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions exist. (See page 185 for more information.) Loose Fuel Filler Cap If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “Check[...]

  • Page 183

    Immediate repair is necessary if brake failur e is indicated. W ARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. Y ou could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately . V ehicles equipped with ABS ar e also equipped with Electronic Brake [...]

  • Page 184

    22. T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light — If Equipped Each tire, including the spar e (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressur e recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tir e inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a dif ferent size than the size indi[...]

  • Page 185

    as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of r eplacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that pr event the TPMS from functioning pr operly . Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or mor e tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensur e that the replace- ment or alt[...]

  • Page 186

    23. Anti-Lock Brake Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn 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 turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is requir ed. H[...]

  • Page 187

    The MIL flashes to alert you to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. (See page 381 for more information.) ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC) The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a drive[...]

  • Page 188

    • Navigation system screens (if equipped), • Audio mode display , • Surround Sound modes (if equipped with Driver - Selectable Surround [DSS]), and • Performance Pages (if equipped). The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel. Press and r elease the MENU button and the [...]

  • Page 189

    Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the Compass/T emp/Audio scr een. Along with compass reading and outside temperatur e, this screen will display radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle. Refer to “Remote Sound System Con- trols” in this section. Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When t[...]

  • Page 190

    • Channel # T ransmit • Channel # T raining • Channel # T rained • Clearing Channels • Channels Cleared • Did Not T rain • Left Front Low Pr essure (with a single chime). Refer to “Starting And Operating, T ire Section” • Left Rear Low Pressur e (with a single chime). Refer to “Starting And Operating, T ire Section” • Righ[...]

  • Page 191

    • Braking Distance (if equipped with Performance Pages) • 1/8 Mile (if equipped with Performance Pages) • 1/4 Mile (if equipped with Performance Pages) • Instantaneous G-Force (if equipped with Performance Pages) • Peak G-Force (if equipped with Performance Pages) • Digital Speedometer (if equipped with Performance Pages) T rip Function[...]

  • Page 192

    • Distance T o Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy , according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset thr ough the FUNCTION SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes i[...]

  • Page 193

    button once to clear the resettable function being dis- played. T o r eset all resettable functions, pr ess and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within three seconds of r esetting the currently-displayed func- tion. (>Reset ALL will display during this three-second window .) Performance Pages — If Equipped W ARNING! Measurement[...]

  • Page 194

    The Performance Pages include the following features: • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) • Braking Distance • 1/8 Mile • 1/4 Mile • Instantaneous G-Force • Peak G-Force • Digital Speedometer T o access, pr ess and release the MENU button until Performance Pages displays in the EVIC. Press the SCROLL button to cycle through the featur es. Press t[...]

  • Page 195

    Braking Distance When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was depressed. • This feature will only function when applying the brakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h). • Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature. • The word “READY” will flash when conditions ar e [...]

  • Page 196

    • The time and speed will continue to display until the FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed. • Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the current r un and display the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run. • T o clear the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run, press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for five seconds. Instantaneo[...]

  • Page 197

    Compass Display The compass readings indicate the dir ection the vehicle is facing. Press and r elease the COMP ASS button to display one of eight com- pass readings and the outside temperatur e. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually . When the vehicle is new , the comp[...]

  • Page 198

    Compass V ariance Compass V ariance is the dif ference between magnetic North and geographic North. In some areas of the country , the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set using the following procedur e: NOTE: Magnetic materials[...]

  • Page 199

    1. T urn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the COMP ASS button for appr oxi- mately two seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass V ariance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and r elease FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected accor ding to the map. 5. Press and [...]

  • Page 200

    The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate an incoming call. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect 威 phone is currently in analog mode. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect 威 phone is currently r oaming. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that you have voice mail. The EVIC displays this symbol [...]

  • Page 201

    The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that a phone connection has been made. The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect 威 phone is currently not avail- able. Navigation — If Equipped Navigation Display Control Press and r elease the MENU button until Navigation displays in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is On, the ste[...]

  • Page 202

    Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If Equipped Press and r elease the MENU button until “Surround Sound” displays in the EVIC. The EVIC provides infor - mation on the current surr ound mode. • Stereo • V ideo Surround • Audio Surround While in the Surround Sound menu, pr ess the FUNC- TION SELECT button to change surround modes. T[...]

  • Page 203

    Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in P ARK. Press and r elease the MENU button until Personal Set- tings displays in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices. “Language” When in this display you may select one [...]

  • Page 204

    “Remote Key Unlock” When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) UNLOCK button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must pr ess the RKE UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will un[...]

  • Page 205

    NOTE: T urning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim. T o incr ease the brightness, refer to “Lights” in Section 3. “Delay T urning Headlights Off” When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. T o make you[...]

  • Page 206

    “T urn-by-T urn Navigation” — If Equipped When ON is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig- nated turn within a programmed r oute. T o make your selection, press and r elease the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. “Display Units of Measure in” The EVIC, [...]

  • Page 207

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

  • Page 208

    An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a portable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. For vehicles equipped with the V ehicle Entertainment System (VES) 威 , separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen to the vehicle speakers while differ ent audio tracks play through the system’s wir eless headphones. This means [...]

  • Page 209

    Clock Setting Procedure Setting the Clock 1. T urn on the multimedia system. 2. T ouch the scr een where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. 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 backwar d, touch the screen wher[...]

  • Page 210

    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 scr een where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feat[...]

  • Page 211

    SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your 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 con[...]

  • Page 212

    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. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next listenable station, in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequen[...]

  • Page 213

    3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the time change. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pres[...]

  • Page 214

    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 treble tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display . T urn the TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from [...]

  • Page 215

    Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display Jazz Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Sports Sports Ta l k Ta l k Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display [...]

  • Page 216

    SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: NOTE: T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to select an entry and make changes. • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selec[...]

  • Page 217

    • VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ r emote controls (if equipped). • VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones by pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped). • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows you to set the clock. T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the[...]

  • Page 218

    Subtitle Language — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle language (effective only if the language is supported by the disc). Y ou can select a language not listed by scrolling down and selecting ⬙ other . ⬙ Enter the country code using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scr oll up and down to select the number [...]

  • Page 219

    SET Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a station 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 station and press and r elease that button. If a button is not selected within five seconds afte[...]

  • Page 220

    CAUTION! The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal components. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate th[...]

  • Page 221

    Press and hold the eject button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . SEEK Button (CD MODE) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left SEEK button to r eturn to the beginning of the current selection, or r eturn to the beginning of the[...]

  • Page 222

    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[...]

  • Page 223

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

  • Page 224

    Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than CD-R media • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer to load than non-multisession discs • Number of files and folders - Loading times will increase with mor e files and folders T o incr ease the speed [...]

  • Page 225

    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 amplif[...]

  • Page 226

    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 [...]

  • Page 227

    SALES CODE RER — MUL TIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. The RER Multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius Satellite Radio player , navigation system, CD/DVD player , USB port, 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and the UConnect 威 Hands-Free Bluetooth 威 cellular system.[...]

  • Page 228

    Other special features include dir ect tune, music type selections, traffic messaging (optional), easy stor e presets, parental lockout for VES™ (if equipped), backup camera display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating[...]

  • Page 229

    4. T ouch the screen wher e the words “Set T ime Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 5. Select a time zone by touching the screen wher e your selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you want to select, touch the screen wher e the word “Page” is displayed to view additional time zones in[...]

  • Page 230

    3. If the words “T ime: GPS T ime” are displayed at the top of the screen, touch the bottom of the scr een where the words “GPS T ime” are displayed. The user clock time 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 t[...]

  • Page 231

    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 your 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 tur[...]

  • Page 232

    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. SCAN Button P[...]

  • Page 233

    TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display . In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. 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, [...]

  • Page 234

    TUNE Control T urn the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the frequency . Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCR[...]

  • Page 235

    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 [...]

  • Page 236

    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[...]

  • Page 237

    stations to be stored into pushbutton memory . The sta- tions stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pr essing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . B u t t o n s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM stations). DISC [...]

  • Page 238

    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[...]

  • Page 239

    SCAN Button Press the SCAN button to scan thr ough each track on the CD currently playing. 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 FF (Fast Forwar d) and the[...]

  • Page 240

    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[...]

  • Page 241

    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[...]

  • Page 242

    Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-R W media may take longer to load than CD-R media • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer to load than non-multisession discs • Number of files and folders - Loading times will increase with mor e files and folders T o incr ease the speed of d[...]

  • Page 243

    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 player , or cassette player , and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source an[...]

  • Page 244

    SA TELLITE RADIO (RSC) — IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONL Y) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-r eceiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite Radio. This service offers over 130 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for c[...]

  • Page 245

    Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system. T o access the ESN/SID, r efer to the following steps: ESN/SID Access W ith REQ Radios W ith the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio ON, press[...]

  • Page 246

    Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interr upted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an undergr ound parking structur e or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interr upt reception in the form of short audio mutes. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent [...]

  • Page 247

    three seconds will make the radio display the Song T itle all of the time (press and hold again to r eturn to normal display). R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arr ows. TUNE Control (Rotary) T urn the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to in[...]

  • Page 248

    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[...]

  • Page 249

    SIRIUS BACKSEA T TV™ — IF EQUIPPED Satellite video uses direct satellite r eceiver broadcasting technology to provide str eaming video coast to coast. The subscription service provider is SIRIUS Satellite Radio. SIRIUS Backseat TV™ offers thr ee video channels for family entertainment, directly fr om its satellites and broadcasting studios. N[...]

  • Page 250

    • The LCD Screen swings up fr om the rear of the armrest to allow the r ear 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. Openin[...]

  • Page 251

    • A battery-powered infrared r emote control snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin. • T wo wir eless infrared headsets allow r ear 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[...]

  • Page 252

    Kicker 姞 13-speaker High Performance Sound System with Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) – If Equipped Y our vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio amplifier that provides 5.1-channel surr ound sound from any stereo audio sour ce. A new feature of the Kicker 威 audio system offers the ability to choose surr ound sound for any audio s[...]

  • Page 253

    are “Ster eo,” “Audio Surround,” and “V ideo Surround.” When in V ideo Surround mode, balance and fade ar e set automatically by the KMS1 威 system to provide the ultimate surround sound experience. UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERF ACE (UCI) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ radios only with UConnect 威 . For s[...]

  • Page 254

    Controlling The iPod 姞 Using Radio Buttons T o get into the UCI (iPod 威 ) mode and access a connected iPod 威 , press the AUX button on the radio faceplate. Once in the UCI (iPod 威 ) mode, the iPod 威 audio track (if available from iPod 威 ) will start playing over the vehicle audio system. Play Mode When switched to UCI mode the iPod 威 [...]

  • Page 255

    Pressing and r eleasing the FF button will go forward five seconds of the current track. SEEK Buttons Use the SEEK buttons to move to the previous or the next track. If the left (down) button is pressed during the first two seconds of the current track, it will go back to the previous track in the list; if you pr ess this button at any other time i[...]

  • Page 256

    List or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the following buttons will take you to List mode. List mode enables you to scroll thr ough the list of menus and tracks on the iPod 威 device. TUNE/SCROLL Knob In the List mode, the TUNE/SCROLL knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the iPod 威 . T urning the TUNE/SCROLL kno[...]

  • Page 257

    After pressing a pr eset button, you will see the list you are in on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. T o exit the List mode without selecting a track, pr ess the same preset button again to go back to Play mode. LIST Button Pressing the LIST button will take to the top level menu of the iPod 威 . This takes you to [...]

  • Page 258

    V ehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons are also equipped with the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver -interactive display . This is located in the instrument cluster below the speedometer . The VOLUME button controls the sound level of the sound system. Press the top of the VOLUME button to in[...]

  • Page 259

    CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE T o keep the CD/DVD discs 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 , paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc. 4. Do no[...]

  • Page 260

    CLIMA TE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather . Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Blower Control The rotary knob on the left contr ols the blower . The control has an OFF posi- tion and four speed settings. The blower will remain on until the con- trol is turned to the[...]

  • Page 261

    Mode Control The rotary knob on the right contr ols airflow distribution. Dots between each of the mode selections identify intermediate modes that allow the op- erator to fine-tune airflow distribu- tion. The mode settings are as follows: • Defrost Air is directed to the windshield thr ough the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also [...]

  • Page 262

    • Recirculation Contr ol The mode control knob also contr ols the recir culation feature. Y ou can choose Bi- Level Recirculation air outlets, Panel Recir - culation air outlets, or a mix or both while in this mode. Normally , air enters from outside the vehicle. However , when in Recirculation mode air inside the vehicle is re-used. Use this mod[...]

  • Page 263

    the controls on the climate contr ol, from a dual sun- sensor located in the top of the instrument panel, fr om an infrared sensor located in the face of the climate contr ol, and from various sensors located thr oughout the vehicle. The controls on the climate contr ol provide the system with operator input. The dual sun-sensor monitors sun load c[...]

  • Page 264

    Air conditioning in this system is automatic. Pressing the air conditioning contr ol button while in AUTO mode will cause the LED in the contr ol button to flash three times and then turn of f. This indicates that the system is in AUTO mode and r equest- ing the air conditioning is not necessary . The system will automatically control r ecircu- lat[...]

  • Page 265

    Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist of blower pr eferred automatic, mode preferr ed automatic, or blower and mode preferred automatic. This means the operator can override the blower , the mode, or both. There is a manual blower range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired. The bl[...]

  • Page 266

    264 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

  • Page 267

    The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Contr ol knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. • Defrost Air is directed to the windshield thr ough the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the fr ont door windows through the side window demister grilles[...]

  • Page 268

    Press this button a second time to turn of f the air conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when manual compressor operation is selected. NOTE: T o contr ol the air conditioning manually , the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. • Recirculation Contr ol This button can be used to block out smoke, odors, dust, high humidi[...]

  • Page 269

    W inter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during W inter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. V acation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, r un the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting[...]

  • Page 270

    Control Setting Suggestions for V arious W eather Conditions 268 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

  • Page 271

    REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Wiper Operation The rear wiper is operated by the r ear wiper/ washer switch. The switch is located in the switch bank near the top center of the instrument panel. An indicator in the switch illuminates when the rear wiper is on. T o use the r ear wiper , push the left side of the rear wiper/washer switch in and release. [...]

  • Page 272

    Adding W asher Fluid The windshield washer and rear window washer shar e the same fluid reservoir . The r eservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. Be sure to check the fluid level at r egular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol- vent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate t[...]

  • Page 273

    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. Electric Rear Window Defroster The Electric Rear W indow Defroster contr ol is located on the climate control. Pr ess this button to turn ON the rear window defr oster [...]

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    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 7 7 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 7 8 ▫ Normal Starting (T ip Start) .............. 2 7 9 ▫ Extremely Cold W eather (Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) ................ 2 7 9 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................. 2 8 0 ▫ After Starting ...[...]

  • Page 276

    ▫ T raction ............................ 2 9 2 䡵 Driving Through W ater .................. 2 9 3 ▫ Flowing/Rising W ater .................. 2 9 3 ▫ Shallow Standing W ater ................. 2 9 3 䡵 Parking Brake ......................... 2 9 5 䡵 Brake System .......................... 2 9 7 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 2 [...]

  • Page 277

    ▫ L i f e O f T i r e ......................... 3 2 1 ▫ Replacement T ires ..................... 3 2 2 ▫ Alignment And Balance ................. 3 2 3 䡵 T ire Chains ........................... 3 2 3 䡵 Snow T ires ........................... 3 2 4 䡵 T ire Rotation Recommendations ............ 3 2 5 ▫ T ire Rotation — Standar d T ire[...]

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    ▫ Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) ....... 3 4 4 ▫ Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) ......... 3 4 4 ▫ Overloading ......................... 3 4 5 ▫ Loading ............................ 3 4 5 䡵 T r a i l e r T o w i n g ......................... 3 4 7 ▫ Common T owing Definitions ............. 3 4 7 ▫ T railer Hitch Classification[...]

  • Page 279

    ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instr uct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or [...]

  • Page 280

    Automatic T ransmission The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or P ARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear . CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift i[...]

  • Page 281

    Normal Starting (Tip Start) NOTE: Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Do not press the accelerator . Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue[...]

  • Page 282

    If Engine Fails T o Start W ARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury . • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot[...]

  • Page 283

    After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will decrease as the engine warms up. ENGINE BLOCK HEA TER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather . Connect the cord to a standard 1 10-1 15 V olt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, thr ee-wire extension cord. The eng[...]

  • Page 284

    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 normal[...]

  • Page 285

    • The electronically-contr olled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electr onics are self-calibrating. Therefor e, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the break-in period. This is a normal condition, and pr e- cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles. The shift[...]

  • Page 286

    Over-T emperature Mode The transmission electronics constantly monitor the trans- mission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds nor - mal operating temperature, the transmission will change the way it shifts to help control the condition. This may result in a slightly dif ferent feeling or response during normal operation in DRIVE position. [...]

  • Page 287

    T o activate the override, first insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ACC or ON position. Then, press the pink-color ed tab trough the access pot with a small flat blade screwdriver or alike. While pressing the override, move the shift lever out of the P ARK position. When complete, r eturn the rubber tray to its original posi[...]

  • Page 288

    When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the P ARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the shift lever in P ARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of P ARK. As an adde[...]

  • Page 289

    NEUTRAL In NEUTRAL, no power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are r eleased, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage NEUTRAL position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g., on icy roads). The engine may be started in this range. Use this range for star[...]

  • Page 290

    When frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers, use the AutoStick 威 mode and select the “3” range. AutoStick 威 Gear Selection The AutoStick 威 feature can be selec[...]

  • Page 291

    Delayed Shifts in Cold T emperatures During cold temperature operation, you may notice delayed upshifts depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed. This featur e im- proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency . T emporary T ransmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored [...]

  • Page 292

    Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the problem has been momentary , the transmission can be reset to r egain all forward gears. Permanent T ransmission Limp Home Mode Permanent Limp Home Mode will be activated if the transmission enters temporary Limp Home Mode three times. Follow the reset pr ocedure de[...]

  • Page 293

    NOTE: • In Autostick 威 mode, the transmission will only shift up and down when the driver manually moves the shift lever Right (D+) or Left (D-). • An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the in- strument cluster when using Autostick 威 . This message appears in order to alert the driver[...]

  • Page 294

    • T ransmission shifting will be mor e noticeable when Autostick 威 is engaged. DRIVING ON SLIPPER Y SURF ACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the rear wheels to pull errati- cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a dif ference in the surface traction under th[...]

  • Page 295

    DRIVING THROUGH W A TER Driving through water mor e than a few inches/ millimeters 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). Flowing water can wear away the road or path?[...]

  • Page 296

    CAUTION! • 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, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water . Do not con- tinue to operate the vehicl[...]

  • Page 297

    P ARKING BRAKE The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. W ARNING! Never use P ARK position on an automatic transmis- sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. When parking on a flat surface, pl[...]

  • Page 298

    The brake 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 that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a nu[...]

  • Page 299

    BRAKE SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal capability , the remaining system will still function. There will be some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This may be evident by increased pedal travel during application, gr eater pedal force r equired to slow or sto[...]

  • Page 300

    ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- clude ice, snow , gravel, bumps, railr oad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops. 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 sto[...]

  • Page 301

    All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be pr operly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer . Anti-Lock Brake Light The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem. 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 AB[...]

  • Page 302

    Upon initial start-up in cold weather , the power steering pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system. This noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any way damage the steering system. W ARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety ri[...]

  • Page 303

    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions by controlling hydrau- lic brake pressur e. This prevents wheel lock-up to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. For more information about ABS, refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5. W ARNING! The[...]

  • Page 304

    TCS (T raction Control System) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressur e is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to pr ovide enhanced acceleration and stability . BAS (Brake Assist System) This system complements the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) by optimizi[...]

  • Page 305

    ESP (Electronic Stability Program) This system enhances directional contr ol and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or underste[...]

  • Page 306

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

  • Page 307

    NOTE: T o impr ove the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or when starting-off in deep snow , sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by momentarily depr essing the “ESP OFF” button. Once the situation requiring “Partial Of f” mode is overcome, turn the ESP ON again by momen- tarily depr[...]

  • Page 308

    NOTE: When the ESP is switched of f a feature of the system remains active. This featur e controls wheel spin across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip dif ferential. If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other , the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel and allow more engine tor que to be applied to the wheel that [...]

  • Page 309

    Indicator Light should go out. However , if the light remains on, have the ESP and BAS checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator . The yellow “ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light” and the ye[...]

  • Page 310

    TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings 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 designation. Ex- ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tir e sizing is based on European design standards. T ires designed to this standar d ha[...]

  • Page 311

    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 spar e tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = As[...]

  • Page 312

    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 ach[...]

  • Page 313

    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.[...]

  • Page 314

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

  • Page 315

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

  • Page 316

    4. The resulting figur e equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) {(since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs (295 kg)}[...]

  • Page 317

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 315 5[...]

  • Page 318

    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[...]

  • Page 319

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

  • Page 320

    check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under-inflated. 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 co[...]

  • Page 321

    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[...]

  • Page 322

    Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow , or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). Refer to the paragraph on “Freeing A Stuck V ehicle” in Section 6. W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and [...]

  • Page 323

    These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tr ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the tr ead depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tir e should be replaced. Many states have laws requiring tir e replacement at this point. Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varyi[...]

  • Page 324

    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. (Refer to the paragra[...]

  • Page 325

    CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer readings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear . • Uneven tire wear , such as feathering and one-sided wear . • V ehicle pull to right or left. T ires may also cause the vehicle to pull to th[...]

  • Page 326

    CAUTION! T o avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and other suspension components, it is important that only chains in good condition are used. Broken chains can cause serious damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate chain br[...]

  • Page 327

    If you need snow tires, select tir es equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tir es only in sets of four . Failure to do so may adversely af fect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sust[...]

  • Page 328

    Tire Rotation — All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped with all season tires is the “forwar d-cross” as shown in the following diagram. 326 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

  • Page 329

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF EQUIPPED • 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 (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decr[...]

  • Page 330

    vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 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°F (20°C) and the measur ed tire pressur e is 27 psi (18[...]

  • Page 331

    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-inf[...]

  • Page 332

    The matching full size spare wheel and tir e assembly (if equipped) has a tire pr essure monitoring sensor . The matching full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tir es. The TPMS will only monitor the pressure in the full size spare when it is used in place of a r oad tire. Otherwise, a spare with a pr essure below the low- pre[...]

  • Page 333

    3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. NOTE: V ehicles with Full Size Spare 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tir e assembly has a tire pr essure monitoring sensor that can be moni- tored by the TPMS. 2. If you install the [...]

  • Page 334

    5. Once you repair or r eplace the original road tir e, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spar e, the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM T elltale Light will turn OFF , as long as no tir e pressur e is below the low-pressur e warning limit in any of the four active road tir es. The vehicle may need to be driven for up [...]

  • Page 335

    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. In addition, the EVIC will display one or more low pr essure messages (Left Front, Left Rear , Right Fr ont, Right [...]

  • Page 336

    Should this occur , you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pr essure (those flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pr essure value. Once the system receives the updated tire pr essures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flash- ing, and the T[...]

  • Page 337

    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[...]

  • Page 338

    NOTE: V ehicles with Compact Spare 1. The compact spare tir e does not have a tire pr essure monitoring sensor . Therefor e, 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[...]

  • Page 339

    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: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration. The tire pr essure sensors [...]

  • Page 340

    Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the W orld- wide Fuel Charter , WWFC) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer r ecom- mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci- fications, if they a[...]

  • Page 341

    manufacturer . While MTBE is an oxygenate made fr om methanol, it does not have the negative effects of metha- nol. 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 .[...]

  • Page 342

    • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition mal- functions 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 malfunc- tioning and may requir e immediate service. Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance. • The use of fuel additives, whi[...]

  • Page 343

    • 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/liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poison- ous exha[...]

  • Page 344

    CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions 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. • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc- tion Indicator Light to turn on. • T o avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not ?[...]

  • Page 345

    W ARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground whi[...]

  • Page 346

    VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “V ehicle Certification Label.” This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated. Do not exceed the specified Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR). V ehicle Certification Label Y our vehicle has a V e[...]

  • Page 347

    W ARNING! Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GA WR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Overloading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, wheels, etc.) of your vehicl[...]

  • Page 348

    A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that neither the GVWR nor the GA WR capacities have been exceeded. EXAMPLE ONL Y Front Axle Rear Axle Empty W eight 2054 lbs (932 kg) 1805 lbs (819 kg) Load (including driver , pas- sengers, and cargo) 271 lbs (123 kg) 579 lbs (263 kg) T otal 2325 lbs (1055 kg) 2384 lbs (1081 kg) GA WR 2546 lbs (1[...]

  • Page 349

    TRAILER TOWING In this section, you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer , car efully review this information to tow your load as ef ficiently and safely as possible. T o maintain warranty coverage, follow the r equirements and recommendations in this [...]

  • Page 350

    Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) is the maximum capacity of the front and r ear axles. Distribute the load over the front and r ear axles evenly . Make sur e that you do not exceed either front or r ear GA WR. W ARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GA WR. A dangerous driving[...]

  • Page 351

    W eight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- age through spring (load) bars. They ar e typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufactur ers directions, it pro- vides for a more level ride, of[...]

  • Page 352

    W eight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of W eight Distributing System 350 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

  • Page 353

    T railer Hitch Classification Y our vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional T railer T ow Pr ep Package. See your authorized dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standar d for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and sho[...]

  • Page 354

    T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/T ransmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T ongue Wt. 6.1L Automatic 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Up to 2 persons & luggage 3,800 lbs (1724 kg) 380 lbs (172 kg) 40 sq ft[...]

  • Page 355

    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% to 15% of the Gross T railer W eight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of the v[...]

  • Page 356

    NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “T ire and Loading Information” placar d for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your veh[...]

  • Page 357

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

  • Page 358

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

  • Page 359

    actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electr onic brake controller is not r equired. − T railer brakes ar e recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and requir ed for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it s[...]

  • Page 360

    T owing Requirements — T railer Lights and W iring Whenever you pull a trailer , regar dless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are r equired for motoring safety . The T railer T ow Package may include a 4- and 7-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector . NOTE: Do not cut or splice wir[...]

  • Page 361

    T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away fr om heavy traffic. T owing T ips — Automatic T ransmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever , if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” range should be selected. NOTE: Using the “3?[...]

  • Page 362

    T owing T ips — Electronic Speed Control (If Equipped) − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops gr eater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency . T [...]

  • Page 363

    RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat T owing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Recreational towing for this vehicle is not r ecommended. NOTE: If the vehicle requir es towing, make sure all four wheels are of f the ground. GROUND CLEARANCE CAUTION! Damage to the front and rear fascias can [...]

  • Page 364

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  • Page 365

    WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 3 6 4 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................. 3 6 4 䡵 TIREFIT T ire Repair ..................... 3 6 5 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedur es ................. 3 7 1 䡵 Freeing A Stuck V ehicle .................. 3 7 4 䡵 T owing A Disabled V ehicle .............[...]

  • Page 366

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The HAZARD switch is located in the switch bank near the top center of the instrument panel. De- press the switch to activate the flashers. When activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and of f to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency . Push the switch a second time to turn off the flashers. This is an emergen[...]

  • Page 367

    CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (1 16°C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200– 230°F (93–1 10°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (1 16°C) or greater a[...]

  • Page 368

    The TIREFIT system is located under a hinged access cover in the load floor in the cargo ar ea. 1. Air pump hose 2. Power plug and cable 3. AIR PUMP switch 4. Pressur e gauge 5. TIREFIT sealant bottle 6. TIREFIT sealant hose TIREFIT Location TIREFIT contents 366 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES[...]

  • Page 369

    W ARNING! • Do not attempt to repair a tire on the side of the vehicle close to traffic. Pull far enough of f the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or repairing a tire. • Cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in. (4 mm), tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire pres- sure or on a flat tire, or[...]

  • Page 370

    7. Leave the parking brake set and the shift lever in P ARK and start the engine. 8. Press the switch (3) on the air pump to I (ON). The air pump should start to inflate the tire and the tir e sealant (white fluid) will flow from the sealant bottle (5) thr ough the TIREFIT sealant hose (6) and into the tire. 9. Allow the air pump to run for five mi[...]

  • Page 371

    18. W ith a tire pr essure of no less than 26 psi (1.8 bar) press the AIR PUMP switch (3) to 0 (OFF) and turn off the engine. Then, disconnect the TIREFIT system from the tire and place it back in the vehicle. 19. Release the parking brake and drive the vehicle for approximately 10 minutes to ensur e optimum distribu- tion of the tire sealant withi[...]

  • Page 372

    Close the load floor cover . Replace the sealant bottle at your nearest authorized MOP AR 威 parts dealership. 29. Have the tire inspected at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center . NOTE: • If a pressur e of at least 19 psi (1.3 bar) cannot be maintained in the tire, the tir e is too badly damaged. Do not attemp[...]

  • Page 373

    JUMP-ST ARTING PROCEDURES W ARNING! • T ake care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. Y ou can be hurt by the fan. • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way . Unburned fuel [...]

  • Page 374

    3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis- sion in P ARK, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position on both vehicles. 4. T urn off the heater , radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal loads. 5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote jump-start positive battery post (+) in the engine com- partment. Connect the other e[...]

  • Page 375

    W ARNING! • Y ou should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the discharged battery . The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode. • During cold weather when temperatures are be- low the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do no[...]

  • Page 376

    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 the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE- VERSE and DRIVE. Usually , the least accelerator pedal pressur e to maintain the rocking motion without sp[...]

  • Page 377

    W ARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. TOWING A DISABLED VEH[...]

  • Page 378

    CAUTION! • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the front fascia will result. • If the transmission is not operative or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 30 mi (48 km), then the only approved method of towing is with a flat-bed truck. Damage to the transmission may result. • Do no[...]

  • Page 379

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 6.1L Engine Compartment ................ 3 8 0 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 8 1 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap .................. 3 8 2 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 3 8 2 䡵 Replacement Parts ...................... 3 8 4 䡵 Authorized Dealer[...]

  • Page 380

    ▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............ 3 9 4 ▫ Front And Rear Suspension Ball Joints ...... 3 9 4 ▫ Steering Linkage ...................... 3 9 5 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 3 9 5 ▫ W iper Blades ........................ 3 9 5 ▫ W indshield W ashers/Rear W indow W asher . . . 396 ▫ Exhaust System ..................[...]

  • Page 381

    ▫ T ail/Stop, T urn Signal Light, And Backup Light ........................ 4 2 5 ▫ License Light ........................ 4 2 8 䡵 Fluids And Capacities ................... 4 2 9 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ........ 4 3 0 ▫ Engine ............................. 4 3 0 ▫ Chassis ............................ 4 3 1 MAINT AINING Y[...]

  • Page 382

    6.1L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 1 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 6 — Power Steering Fluid 2 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Coolant Bottle 10 — W asher Fluid Bottle 380 MAINT AININ[...]

  • Page 383

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

  • Page 384

    Loose Fuel Filler Cap If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). If this occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and pr ess the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn of f the[...]

  • Page 385

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

  • Page 386

    REPLACEMENT P ARTS Use of genuine MOP AR 威 parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly r ecommended to en- sure the designed performance. Damage or failur es caused by the use of non-MOP AR 威 parts for maintenance and repairs will not be cover ed by the manufacturer’s warranty . AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE Y our authorized deal[...]

  • Page 387

    These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Oil Level T o assur e proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully war[...]

  • Page 388

    Change Engine Oil Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine[...]

  • Page 389

    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 the “Engine Com- partment” illustration in this section. Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacturer str ongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dye[...]

  • Page 390

    Inspect belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, glazing, or frayed cords and r eplace if there is indication of damage that could result in belt failur e. Also, check belt r outing to make sure ther e is no interference between the belts and other engine components. See your authorized dealer for service. Spark Plugs Spark plugs must fire pr operly to [...]

  • Page 391

    Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting. Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank, filter replacement may be necessary . See your authorized dealer for service. Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requir es the use of unleaded fuel on[...]

  • Page 392

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

  • Page 393

    NOTE: The battery is stored under a hinged access cover in the load floor in the cargo ar ea. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump-starting. W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean ove[...]

  • Page 394

    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.[...]

  • Page 395

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

  • Page 396

    filter . Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the direction of airflow , which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the filter indicate this). Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the recommended air conditioning filter replacement inter- vals. Power Steering — Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid[...]

  • Page 397

    Steering Linkage The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected for external leakage or damage when other maintenance is performed. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including seat tracks, door hinges, liftgate hinges, and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation and to protect against r ust an[...]

  • Page 398

    Windshield W ashers/Rear Window W asher The windshield washer and the rear window washer share the same fluid r eservoir . The fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment. Be sur e to check the fluid level in the reservoir at r egular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and op[...]

  • Page 399

    damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for br oken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil[...]

  • Page 400

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

  • Page 401

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

  • Page 402

    • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion pr otection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of pr otection against freezing ac- cordi[...]

  • Page 403

    Disposal of Used Coolant Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring pr oper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community . T o prevent ingestion by animals or childr en, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in pu[...]

  • Page 404

    • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifr eeze needs to be added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against fr eezing. • If frequent coolant additions ar e required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not d[...]

  • Page 405

    Ensure nylon tubing in these ar eas has not melted or collapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- plings to make sure they ar e secure and no leaks are present. Components should be replaced immediately if ther e is any evidence of wear or damage that could cause failure. Fuel System The Electronic Fuel Injection high-pr essure [...]

  • Page 406

    Brake and Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance, inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle r ubber , cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber . Particular attention should be made to examining those [...]

  • Page 407

    Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- ure. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per- forming underhood services. Clean the top of the master cylinder area befor e removing the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the[...]

  • Page 408

    CAUTION! Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. Automatic T ransmission Fluid Level Check Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not requir ed. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted. If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer check the transmi[...]

  • Page 409

    Fluid and Filter Changes Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the recommended transmission fluid and filter change inter - vals. If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter should be changed. Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum tran[...]

  • Page 410

    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 chemicals that are sprayed on trees and r oad surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your [...]

  • Page 411

    • Use Mopar 威 Cleaner W ax to r emove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. T ake care never to scratch the paint. • A void using abrasive compounds and power buf fing 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 that wil[...]

  • Page 412

    • Use Mopar 威 touch up paint or equivalent 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 h[...]

  • Page 413

    W ARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Cleaning Headlights Y our vehicle has plastic headlights that ar e lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and ther efor[...]

  • Page 414

    1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag. 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fa[...]

  • Page 415

    FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS) Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) A power distribution center is located in the engine compartment. This center contains fuses and relays. CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover , it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may al[...]

  • Page 416

    Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 1 — 15 Amp Blue W asher Motor 2 — 25 Amp Neutral Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 3 — 25 Amp Neutral Ignition Run/Start 4 — 25 Amp Neutral Alternator 5— — — 6 — 25 Amp Neutral Ignition Coils/Injectors 7— — — 8 — 25 Amp Neutral Starter 9— — — Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fu[...]

  • Page 417

    Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 20 — — — 21 — — — 22 — — — Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center) There is also a power distribution center located under a hinged access cover in the load floor in the cargo ar ea. This center contains fuses and relays. Opening The Access Panel MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 7[...]

  • Page 418

    CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover , it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having [...]

  • Page 419

    Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 1 60 Amp Y ellow — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) 2 40 Amp Green — Integrated Power Mod- ule (IPM) 3— — — 4 40 Amp Green — Integrated Power Mod- ule (IPM) 5 30 Amp Pink — Heated Seats - if equipped 6 — 20 Amp Y ellow Fuel Pump 7 — 20 Amp Y ellow Sub Amp - if equipped Cavity Car- tridge Fuse [...]

  • Page 420

    Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 16 — 20 Amp Y ellow Rear Power Outlet 17 — 20 Amp Y ellow Cluster 18 — 20 Amp Y ellow Selectable Power Outlet 19 — 10 Amp Red Stop Lights 20 — 20 Amp Y ellow Rear W iper Motor 21 — — — 22 — — — 23 — — — 24 — — — 25 — — — Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Descrip[...]

  • Page 421

    Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 34 — — — 35 — 5 Amp Orange Antenna Module - if equipped/Power Mir- rors 36 — 20 Amp Y ellow Hands-Free Phone - if equipped/V ideo Moni- tor - if equipped/Radio 37 — 15 Amp Blue T ransmission 38 — 10 Amp Red Cargo Light/Satellite Receiver (SDARS) V ideo - if equipped/V ehicle Information M[...]

  • Page 422

    fused by the 25-amp circuit br eaker in cavity 1 1. The passenger SEA T switch is fused by the 25-amp circuit breaker in cavity 12. The door modules, the driver power WINDOW switch, and the passenger power WINDOW switch are fused by the 25-amp cir cuit breaker in cavity 13. If you experience temporary or permanent loss of these systems, see your au[...]

  • Page 423

    All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement. LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlight ..................... 9006 High Beam Headlight ..................... 9005 Front Park/T urn Light .................. 3457AK Front Fog Light — i[...]

  • Page 424

    CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 3. Disconnect the bulb fr om the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head- light assembly , [...]

  • Page 425

    Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/T urn Light — Models with High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID The headlights are a type of high voltage dischar ge tube. High voltage can remain in the cir cuit even with the headlight switch off and the key r emoved. Because of this, you should not a[...]

  • Page 426

    CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 3. Disconnect the bulb fr om the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head- light assembly , [...]

  • Page 427

    T ail/Stop, T urn Signal Light, and Backup Light 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove tail light access cover . 3. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector . 5. Remove one wing nut from the back of the tail light assembly . 6. Remove two push pin fasteners under the liftgate with a flat blade tool. 7.[...]

  • Page 428

    8. T urn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to r emove it from the tail light assembly . 1 — T ail/Stop Light Bulb 2 — T urn Signal Light Bulb 426 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

  • Page 429

    9. Disconnect the bulb fr om the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail light assembly , and then turn it clockwise. 1 1. Reinstall the tail light assembly , fasteners, and elec- trical connector . 12. Close the liftgate. 3 — Backup Light Bulb MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 7[...]

  • Page 430

    License Light 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the r ear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly . 3. Disconnect the bulb fr om the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly . 5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the screws. 1 — License Light Bulb 2 — Socke[...]

  • Page 431

    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate) 6.1 Liter Engine 19 gal 72 l Engine Oil with Filter 6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 0W -40) 7 qts 6.6 liters Cooling System * 6.1 Liter Engine (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/ 100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 15.2 qts 14.4 l * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. MAINT[...]

  • Page 432

    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive T echnology) or equivalent Engine Oil (6.1L) For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer onl[...]

  • Page 433

    Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Automatic T ransmission Mopar 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Mopar 威 DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. Power Steering Reservoir Mopar 威 Power Steeri[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ....... 4 3 4 䡵 Maintenance Schedule ................... 4 3 4 ▫ Severe Duty ......................... 4 3 6 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ........... 4 3 7 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

  • Page 436

    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 pr oper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabili[...]

  • Page 437

    At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under “Maintenance Procedur es” in Section 7. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if requir ed. 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. • Che[...]

  • Page 438

    Severe Duty If your vehicle is operated under the Severe Duty condi- tions listed below change your engine oil and filter every 3,000 mi (5 000 km) or three months as indicated in the Maintenance Schedule. • Stop and go driving. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 mi (16 km). • T railer towing. • T axi, police, or[...]

  • Page 439

    Required Maintenance Intervals Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter if using your vehicle under any of these severe duty condi- tions: Short trips, stop and go driving, dusty or off- road conditio[...]

  • Page 440

    Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). 12,000 20 000 12 Inspect the rear axle fluid. 18,000 30 000 18 Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months[...]

  • Page 441

    Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary . 90,000 150 000 90 Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60 Replace the spark plugs. 102,000 170 000 102 Change the automatic transmission flui[...]

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

  • Page 444

    䡵 Publication Order Forms .................. 4 4 7 䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 4 8 ▫ T r eadwear .......................... 4 4 9 ▫ T raction Grades ...................... 4 4 9 ▫ T emperatur e Grades ................... 4 5 0 442 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE[...]

  • Page 445

    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[...]

  • Page 446

    special tools, and the latest information to ensure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner . This is why you should always talk to your 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 author[...]

  • Page 447

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

  • Page 448

    W ARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod- ucts of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of Cal[...]

  • Page 449

    T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY : 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www .safer car .gov; or write to: Adminis- trator , NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW ., W ashington, D.C. 20590. Y ou can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www .safercar .gov[...]

  • Page 450

    • 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 technicians to find and fix problems on computer -controlled ve- hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct pr oblems the first time, using s[...]

  • Page 451

    All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requir ements in addition to these grades. T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contr olled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1-1/2 times as well on the government c[...]

  • Page 452

    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[...]

  • Page 453

    INDEX 10[...]

  • Page 454

    About Y our Brakes .................... 295,297 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............ 297,301 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 3 9 9 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 4 1 Adding Rear W asher Fluid ................. 2 7 0 Adding W asher Fluid ............... 135,270,396 Additives, Fuel ......................... 3 3 9 Adjusta[...]

  • Page 455

    Audio Systems (Radio) ................. 205,225 Auto Down Power W indows ................ 3 3 Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 2 9 Auto Up Power W indows .................. 3 3 Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 8 3 Automatic Door Locks ................... 2 8 , 2 9 Automatic Headlights .................... 1 2 7 Automatic T emper[...]

  • Page 456

    Brake, Parking .......................... 2 9 5 Brake System ........................ 297,403 Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 297,301 Fluid Check ....................... 405,431 Hoses .............................. 4 0 4 Master Cylinder ....................... 4 0 5 Parking ............................. 2 9 5 W arning Light ...................[...]

  • Page 457

    Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ......................... 3 8 2 Checking Y our V ehicle For Safety ............. 7 4 Checks, Safety ........................... 7 4 Child Restraint .................... 6 3 , 6 5 , 6 9 , 7 0 Child Restraint T ether Anchors ............. 6 7 , 6 9 Child Safety Locks ........................ 3 0 Clean [...]

  • Page 458

    Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...... 398,429,430 Corrosion Pr otection ..................... 4 0 8 Cruise Contr ol (Speed Control) .............. 1 3 8 C r u i s e L i g h t ........................... 1 7 5 C u p H o l d e r ......................... 155,412 Customer Assistance ..................... 4 4 3 Data Recorder , Event ................[...]

  • Page 459

    Electronic Stability Pr ogram (ESP) ............ 3 0 3 Electronic Thr ottle Control W arning Light ...... 1 7 6 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 1 8 5 Emergency , In Case of Freeing V ehicle When Stuck ............... 3 7 4 Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 3 6 4 Jump Starting ......................... 3 7 1 Overheating ..[...]

  • Page 460

    Exhaust System ....................... 7 4 , 3 9 6 Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 8 5 Exterior Lighting ........................ 1 2 6 Exterior Lights .......................... 7 7 Filler Location Fuel ...................... 3 4 1 Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 3 8 8 Air Conditioning .................... 267,393 Engin[...]

  • Page 461

    Ethanol ............................. 3 3 8 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 3 4 1 F i l t e r ............................... 3 8 9 Gasoline ............................ 3 3 7 Gauge .............................. 1 7 5 Hoses .............................. 4 0 3 Materials Added ....................... 3 3 9 Methanol .......................[...]

  • Page 462

    Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing W ater ......................... 2 9 3 Hazard W arning Flasher ................... 3 6 4 Head Restraints ......................... 1 2 1 Headlights ............................ 4 2 3 Automatic ........................... 1 2 7 Bulb Replacement ...................... 4 2 1 Cleaning ........[...]

  • Page 463

    Instrument Cluster .................... 174,175 Instrument Panel and Contr ols .............. 1 7 3 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 4 1 1 Interior Appearance Care .................. 4 1 0 Interior Fuses .......................... 4 1 3 Interior Lights .......................... 1 3 1 Intermittent W ipers (Delay W ipers) ........ 133,26[...]

  • Page 464

    Bulb Replacement ................... 420,421 Courtesy/Reading ................... 131,142 C r u i s e .............................. 1 7 5 Daytime Running ...................... 1 2 9 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............. 129,130 Electronic Stability Pr ogram (ESP) Indicator . . . 307 Electronic Thr ottle Control W arning ......... 1 7 6 Engine T [...]

  • Page 465

    V a n i t yM i r r o r .......................... 8 6 V oltage ............................. 1 7 5 W arning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 1 7 5 Load Leveling System .................... 1 6 8 Loading V ehicle ...................... 344,345 Capacities ........................... 3 4 5 T i r e s ............................... 3 1 2 Locks ..[...]

  • Page 466

    V a n i t y ............................... 8 6 Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............. 7 Monitor , T ire Pr essure System ............... 3 2 7 Mopar Parts ......................... 384,446 MP3 Player ......................... 205,225 MTBE/ETBE ........................... 3 3 8 Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 1 2 9 Navigatio[...]

  • Page 467

    P a i n t C a r e ............................. 4 0 8 Panic Alarm ............................ 2 2 Parking Brake .......................... 2 9 5 Parking On Hill ......................... 2 9 5 Passing Light ........................... 1 3 1 Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 1 3 7 Personal Settings ........................ 2 0 1 Pets .....[...]

  • Page 468

    Radio Remote Controls .................... 2 5 5 Radio, Satellite ............ 205,206,225,226,242,247 Radio (Sound Systems) ................. 205,225 Rear Cup Holder ........................ 1 5 6 Rear Liftgate ............................ 3 6 Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 1 2 3 Rear W asher Fluid ....................... 2 7 0 Rear Wh[...]

  • Page 469

    Safety Checks Outside V ehicle ............... 7 6 Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 4 4 6 Safety , Exhaust Gas ..................... 3 7 , 7 4 Safety Information, T ire ................... 3 0 8 Safety T ips ............................. 7 4 Satellite Radio ............ 205,206,225,226,242,247 Satellite Radio Antenna ...................[...]

  • Page 470

    Sentry Key Replacement ................... 1 6 Service Assistance ....................... 4 4 3 Service Contract ......................... 4 4 5 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) .................... 1 8 4 Service Manuals ........................ 4 4 7 Setting the Clock ................ 207,210,226,231 Settings, Personal ...........[...]

  • Page 471

    T i l t C o l u m n .......................... 1 3 6 Wheel, T ilt ........................... 1 3 6 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ......................... 2 5 5 Storage ............................ 157,420 Storage, V ehicle ...................... 267,420 Storing Y our V ehicle ...................... 4 2 0 Stuck, Freeing ............[...]

  • Page 472

    High Speed .......................... 3 1 9 Inflation Pressur es ..................... 3 1 7 L i f e o f T i r e s .......................... 3 2 1 Load Capacity ..................... 312,313 Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 3 2 7 Quality Grading ....................... 4 4 8 Radial .............................. 3 1 9 Replacement ......[...]

  • Page 473

    S h i f t i n g ............................. 2 8 1 T ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 3 T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener (HomeLink 威 ) . . 143 T ransmitter Pr ogramming (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 0 T ransmitter , Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 2 0 T ransporting Pets ...............[...]

  • Page 474

    W arning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) ........................... 1 7 5 W arnings and Cautions ..................... 6 W arranty Information ..................... 4 4 6 W asher , Adding Fluid ............... 135,270,396 W asher , Rear ........................... 2 6 9 W ashers, W indshield ................ 132,134,396 W ashing V ehicle .[...]

  • Page 475

    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[...]

  • Page 476

    Magnum SR T8 OWNER’ S MANUAL 2008 2008 Magnum SRT8 81-226-0822 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.[...]