Dodge Durango (2009) manuel d'utilisation

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    2009 DURANGO DURANGO Chrysler LL C 81-326-0935 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. OWNER ’S MANU AL 2009 168901 09 Durango OM 2nd.indd 1 9/8/08 3:48:52 PM I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    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 frequent causes of accidents. Y our driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels fa[...]

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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 7 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL ..................................[...]

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

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    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 Rollover W arning ....................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 5 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 7 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .............. 7 䡵 V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o[...]

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

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    Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts pr ovided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury . In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually . In a r ollover crash, an unbelted person is [...]

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

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

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

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    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W or d About Y our Keys ................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 1 2 ▫ Locking Doors W ith The Key ............. 1 4 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 1 4 ▫ T o Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...... 1 4 ▫ T o Release The Steering Wheel Lock [...]

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    䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 2 0 ▫ T o Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 2 1 ▫ T o Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 2 2 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 4 ▫ General Information ................... 2 4 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 5 ▫ Battery Replacement ................... 2 5 ?[...]

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    ▫ Rear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Thr ee Point Belt — If Equipped ................ 4 6 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 4 8 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert 威 ) ......................... 4 9 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen .......... 5 0 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 5 0 ▫ Driver And Righ[...]

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

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    NOTE: If you try to remove the key befor e you place the shift lever in P ARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition cylinder . If this occurs, r otate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as de- scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety fea[...]

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    CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Locking Doors With The Key Y ou can insert the key with either side up. T o lock the door , turn the key r earward, to unlock the door , turn the key forward. For external door lock lubrication, r efer to[...]

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    is out. It also prevents shifting out of P ARK unless the key is in the ON position and the brake pedal is depressed. SENTR Y KEY 姞 The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System pr events unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regar dless of whether the vehicle [...]

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

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    procedur e. This procedur e consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer . Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys 威 , you can program ne[...]

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    Repeat this pr ocedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key 威 , contact your authorized dealer for details. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- tem’s memory . This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys [...]

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    V ehicle Security Alarm is arming. The V ehicle Security Light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for about 15 seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the V ehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the V ehicle Security Alarm is armed. NOTE: If the V ehicle Security Light st[...]

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    ILLUMINA TED ENTR Y V ehicles Equipped W ith Power Door Locks All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the doors are unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the last door is closed, or until all doors ar e closed and either the ignition is turned to the ON po[...]

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    • For the power liftgate featur e (if equipped), r efer to the “Power Liftgate” in section 2. • Y our vehicle’s RKE transmitter may have thr ee, four , or five buttons (shown), depending on the optional features pur chased with your vehicle. This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the panic alarm from d[...]

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    3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. T est the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE trans- mitter . NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the security alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm activated will cause the alarm to[...]

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    4. T o reactivate this featur e, repeat the above steps. 5. T est the horn chirp feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the key removed. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the security alarm.[...]

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    NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the security alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- LOCK button to deactivate the security alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this featur e, repeat t[...]

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    1. W eak batteries in transmitter . The expected life of the batteries is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter , such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Programming Additional T ransmitters Refer to Sentry Key 威 “Customer Key Programming.” If you do not have a programmed RK[...]

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    A void touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery , clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. T o r eassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves of the case together . Make sure there is an even “gap” between the two halves. If equipped, install and tighten the screw until sn[...]

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    T o Enter Remote Start Press and r elease the REMOTE ST AR T button on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: • The park lamps will turn on and remain[...]

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    T o Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the V ehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position. N[...]

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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 pr ess 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 from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or c[...]

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    • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC: 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt. Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming pr ocedure. 3. Place the key into the ignition. 4. W ithin 10 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK position to the ON position a minimum of fou[...]

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    Auto Unlock On Exit Programming — If Equipped Customer programming sequence to enable or disable the Auto Unlock feature: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Featur es)” under “Over- head Console with Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVI[...]

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    Child Protection Door Lock T o provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the r ear doors of your vehicle have the child protection door lock system. T o use the system, open each rear door and slide the control UP to engage the locks and DOWN to disengage the child protection locks. When the system on a door is engaged, that[...]

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    WINDOWS Power Windows The contr ol on the left fr ont door has up-down switches that give you finger tip control of all four power win- dows. Ther e is a single opening and closing switch on the passenger doors for passenger window control. The windows will operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and for ten minutes after[...]

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    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 others could be seri- ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Auto Down The driver’s and front passenger wi[...]

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    W ARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Resetting the Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be r eset. T o r eset Auto Up: Pull the window switch up and close the window com- pletely , then pull and hold[...]

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    NOTE: When the engine is running from a remote start (if equipped), the vehicle must first be unlocked by pressing the remote transmitter UNLOCK button prior to activating the power liftgate; otherwise, the engine will stop automatically . Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. T o open the liftgate, pull the exterior handle and open [...]

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    W ARNING! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur . Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear . Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away . NOTE: • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provide[...]

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    • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow manual operation. • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below ⫺ 22°F ( ⫺ 30°C) or tempera[...]

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    Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However , because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather . OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle ar e the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts [...]

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

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

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    2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the fr ont seat, next to your arm in the rear seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go ar ound your lap. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click[...]

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

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

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    As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in the desired position. Pull the seatback forward to ensure that it is locked in the upright position. W ARNING![...]

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    How T o Use The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap/shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to r etract. As the belt r etracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How T o Disengage The Autom[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • When reattaching the small (keyed buckle) latch plate and keyed buckle, ensure the seat belt web- bing is not twisted. If the webbing is twisted, follow the preceding procedure to detach the small latch plate from the keyed buckle, untwist the webbing, and reattach the small latch plate and keyed buckle. Third Row Center S[...]

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    T o reattach the seat belt to the third row center seat, pull the small (keyed buckle) latch plate forward from the headliner slots and insert it into the keyed buckle until there is an audible click. Refer to the previous section for the proper seat belt usage. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped wi[...]

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    occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly . The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Contr oller (ORC). Like [...]

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    NOTE: Y ou must perform the following steps within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position. 3. W ithin 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least thr ee times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: W atch for the Seat Belt Remi[...]

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    W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Syste[...]

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    steering wheel. The passenger’s fr ont airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal regulations that allow less for ceful deployment. The fr ont airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airba[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal- lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounte[...]

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    Y ou should read the instructions provided with your child r estraint to make sur e that you ar e using it properly . 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts properly . 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbag room to inflate. 4. If your vehicle has window bags, do not lea[...]

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    Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors • Airbag W arning Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • W indow Bags above Side W indows • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting W iring • Knee Impact Bolsters •[...]

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    • Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag W arning Light in the instrument cluster for six to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self- check, the Airbag W arning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Airbag W arning Light either momentarily or continu[...]

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    • The Side Impact SRS W indow Bags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions or in a roll over event. When the ORC (with side impact option) de- tects a collision or roll over r equiring the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle. Both window bags will inflate in a roll over event. A quant[...]

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    If you do have a collision which 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 the driver and front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasi[...]

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

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    Airbag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the airbags ready 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 the system promptly: • The Airbag W arning Light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the[...]

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    In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by Chrysler LLC, such investigatio[...]

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

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    Infants and Small Children • This vehicle is not capable of accommodating the installation of a car bed used for carrying newborn babies at the right fr ont passenger seat position. If a car bed must be used to transport a newborn baby , the car bed must be installed in the second seating row only . • Safety experts recommend that children ride[...]

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    The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts pr operly . If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt[...]

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    Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. The manufacturer recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be approp[...]

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    systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have featur es for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been available for some time. For some older child restraints, many child r estraint manufacturers offer add-on tethe[...]

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    Installing the LA TCH-Compatible Child Restraint System W e urge that you car efully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child r estraint systems will be installed as described her e. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child r estraint system. The rea[...]

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    anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor - age located on the back of the seat, being careful to route the tether strap to pr ovide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is eq[...]

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    to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt fr om the r etractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor . For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” in this section. T o install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing fr om the retract[...]

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    seatback behind the center seating position. The hooks in the rear floor are NOT designed to withstand the forces that may occur during a crash. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint[...]

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    3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor located on the seatback and remove the slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer ’s instructions. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the seat could come loose and allow the child[...]

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    The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Pr oce- dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of th[...]

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

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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 r eplaced immediately . Do not disassemble or modify the system. Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a colli[...]

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    Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately . THINGS TO[...]

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

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 8 2 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 8 2 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 82 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 8 3 ▫ Outside Folding Mirrors — If Equipped ..... 8 3 ▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 8 3[...]

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    䡵 V oice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped .......................... 1 1 5 ▫ V oice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 1 15 ▫ Commands ........................ 1 1 7 ▫ V oice T raining ...................... 1 2 0 䡵 Seats .............................. 1 2 0 ▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ........... 1 2 0 ▫ Manual Front S[...]

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    ▫ Self-Limiting Control .................. 1 4 0 ▫ Driver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control . . . 140 䡵 T o Open And Close The Hood ............ 1 4 1 䡵 Lights ............................. 1 4 3 ▫ Headlight Switch .................... 1 4 3 ▫ Interior Lights ...................... 1 4 6 ▫ Battery Saver ....................... 1 4 7 ?[...]

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    䡵 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ........... 1 5 8 ▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... 1 5 8 ▫ Rear Park Assist W arning Display ........ 1 5 9 ▫ Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist ...... 1 6 2 ▫ Service The Rear Park Assist ............ 1 6 2 ▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist ........... 1 6 3 䡵 Rear Backup Camera — If Equi[...]

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    ▫ General Information .................. 1 8 1 䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 1 8 2 ▫ Express Open Featur e ................. 1 8 2 ▫ W ind Buf feting ...................... 1 8 3 ▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 1 8 4 䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 1 8 4 ▫ Configuring Power Outlets ............. 1 8[...]

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    MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the r ear window . Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (towar d the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should b[...]

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    in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated. This option also contr ols the driver side mirr or when it is equipped with auto dim- ming glass. 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 [...]

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    T o adjust a mirr or , turn the control wand toward either the left (L) or right (R) position. Using the control wand, tilt the mirror into the desired position. When you have finished adjusting the mirror , turn the control wand to the center position (O). The center position pr events the accidental movement of the mirror . Power Mirror Control M[...]

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    W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror . Automati[...]

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    Illuminated V anity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor . T o use the mirror , rotate the sun visor down and rotate the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on and off automatically . uconnect 姞 phone — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an integrated uconnect 威 phone. Refer [...]

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    NOTE: • The uconnect 威 phone requir es a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth 威⬙ Hands-Free Profile, ⬙ V ersion 0.96 or higher . See the uconnect 威 website for supported phones. For uconnect 威 customer support, visit the following websites: • www .chrysler .com/uconnect • www .dodge.com/uconnect • www .jeep.com/uconnect ?[...]

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    Phone Button The rearview mirror contains the micr ophone for the system (depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped), and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will enable you to access the system. V oice Recognition Button Actual button location may vary with the ra- di[...]

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    • For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying ⬙ Setup ⬙ and then ⬙ Phone Pairing, ⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. Y ou can also break the commands into[...]

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    T o complete the pairing pr ocess, you will need to r efer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The uconnect 威 website may also provide detailed instr uctions for pairing. The following are general phone to uconnect 威 phone pairing instructions: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ pr ompt and the following be[...]

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    Dial by Saying a Number • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ pr ompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Dial. ⬙ • The system will prompt you to say the number you want to call. • For example, you can say ⬙ 234-567-8901 ⬙ . • The uconnect 威 phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appe[...]

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    • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ pr ompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook New Entry . ⬙ • When pr ompted, say the name of the new entry . Use of long names helps the voice recognition and it is recommended. For example, say ⬙ Robert Smith ⬙ or ⬙ Robert ⬙ instead of ⬙ Bob. ⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., [...]

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    • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth 威 wireless phone connection is made to the uconnect 威 phone, for example, after you start the vehicle. • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the uconnect 威 phone. • Depending on the maximum n[...]

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    NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth 威 OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth 威 , and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth 威 link is busy . In this case, the user must first disconnec[...]

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

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    Delete/Erase “All” uconnect 威 Phonebook Entries • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ pr ompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook Erase All. ⬙ • The uconnect 威 phone will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be de[...]

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    cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the uconnect 威 phone. Check with your cellular service provider for the featur es that you have. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the uc[...]

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    Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold T o put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. T o bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. T oggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the PHONE butt[...]

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    Redial • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ pr ompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Redial. ⬙ • The uconnect 威 phone 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 phone. Call Continuation Call continuation is the pr ogression o[...]

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    • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the language selection. After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every uconnect 威 phone language change operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- specific and usa[...]

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    • The uconnect 威 phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly . W ARNING! Y our phone must be turned on and paired to the uconnect 威 phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the uconnect [...]

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    W orking with Automated Systems This method is used in instances wher e one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. Y ou can use your uconnect 威 phone to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging service or automated customer service line. Some [...]

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    Barge In - Overriding Prompts The “V oice Recognition” button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately . For example, if a prompt is asking ⬙ W ould you like to pair a phone, clear a..., ⬙ you could press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say , ⬙ Pair a Phone ⬙ to select that[...]

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    NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send the dial ring to the uconnect 威 phone to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the a[...]

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    phone and the uconnect 威 phone, follow the instructions described in your cellular phone User’s Manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup Phone Pairing.” • When prompted, say ⬙ List Phones. ⬙ • The uconnect 威 phone will play the[...]

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    Delete uconnect 威 phone Paired Cellular Phones • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ pr ompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • At the next prompt, say ⬙ Delete ⬙ and follow the prompts. • Y ou can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time while the list is being played, and the[...]

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    This procedure may be repeated with a new user . The system will adapt to the last trained voice only . T o r estore the V oice Recognition system to factory default settings, enter the V oice T raining session via the above procedur e and follow the prompts. V oice Recognition (VR) • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at[...]

  • Page 110

    • It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the uconnect 威 phonebook. • Phonebook (Downloaded and uconnect 威 phone Local) name r ecognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar . • Y ou can say ⬙ O ⬙ (letter ⬙ O ⬙ ) for ⬙ 0 ⬙ (zer o). ⬙ 800 ⬙ must be spoken ⬙ eight-zero-zer o. ⬙ • Even th[...]

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    Bluetooth 威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the uconnect 威 phone. When this happens, the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on. Y our cellular phone is recommended to r emain in Bluetooth 威 ON mode. Power-Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or[...]

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    1 10 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 1 1 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    1 12 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    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 13 3 I n f [...]

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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: • Changes or modifications not expr essly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • This device may not cause harmful interf[...]

  • Page 118

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

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

  • Page 120

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

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

  • Page 122

    NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR button first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands. V oice T raining For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, uconnect 威 phone V oice T raining feature may be used. 1. Press the VR button, say “System Setup” and[...]

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

  • Page 124

    Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment — If Equipped The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located on the right side of the driver’s seat and on the left side of the passenger’s seat. Moving the lumbar control lever fore and aft incr eases or decreases the lumbar support. Adjustable Head Restraints — All Seating Positions Head restraints [...]

  • Page 125

    T o lower the head r estraint, press the release button located at the base of the head restraint and push down on the head restraint. Eight-W ay Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped The driver’s power seat switches are located on the left side of the driver’s seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls up/down, forward/r earward, and til[...]

  • Page 126

    Four-W ay Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The fr ont passenger’s power seat switches are located on the right side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls forward/r earward adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback r ecline adjustment. NOTE: The four-way seat does not have an up/down adjustment. Heated Se[...]

  • Page 127

    The contr ols for the second row heated seats ar e located on the center console between the second row seats. Press the switch once to select High-level heat- ing. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a thir d time to shut the heating elements Off. T wo indica- tors will illuminate for High, one for Low , an[...]

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    W ARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater . It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. • Do not [...]

  • Page 129

    4. Pull up on the release handle and lift to tumble the seat fully forwar d. If the seat contacts the rear of the front seat, move the front seat forwar d. T o re-latch the seat, tilt the seat rearwar d and push down firmly to engage the rear attachments. Then, pull the seatback up to return it to its full upright position. Folding The Seatback T u[...]

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    T o fold and tumble the second row seats from the thir d row fully raise the lever at the r ear of the seat to fold the seatback. Continue lifting the lever to release the floor latches to tumble the seat. W ARNING! In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be[...]

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    T o fold the 40% seatbacks, fully raise the lever on the side of the seat to release the seatback. The seatback can now be folded into the down position for use as a car go floor , or the seat can now be tumbled forwar d to allow access to the rear of the vehicle. T o fold the 20% seatback, pull the strap forwar d to r elease the seatback. Fold the[...]

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    W ARNING! The 20% seatback contains the center shoulder belt. A 20% seatback that is not fully latched in the upright position will not protect you properly . T o tumble the 40% seat, fully raise the lever on the side of the seat to release the floor latches and tumble the seat. W ARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the outer 40% second row seats[...]

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    NOTE: The seatback must be fully folded into the down position to allow the lever to be raised enough to release the floor latches. T o fold and tumble the second row 40% seats from the third r ow , fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to fold the seatback. Continue raising the lever to release the floor latches to tumble the seat. NOTE: T[...]

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    Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped T o Fold the Seats Folding the third seat occurs in two stages: First, the cushion is lifted and moved forward from the pockets at the fr ont of the cushion. The cushion will r est on the floor directly behind the second r ow seat. Second, the top of the back is folded forward and rests on the cushion. The back [...]

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    CAUTION! When loading cargo into the rear of your vehicle with the third row seat folded flat, be careful not to damage the material on the head restraints. Seat Cushion Movement Up And Forward Third Row Seat Folded Forward UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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    NOTE: The seat belt buckles are hinged to fold with the seatback. W ARNING! • Do not sit in the third row seat unless the cushion and back are properly engaged. Proper engage- ment can be verified by pushing/pulling on the upright seatback. The seatback will not move unless properly engaged. • Do not sit in the third row seat with the second ro[...]

  • Page 137

    Use the seatback r elease lever to unlatch the seatback to fold either seatback forward. Third Row Seat Features 1 — Seatback Return Strap 2 — Seatback Release Lever Third Row Seat 40% Seatback Fold UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 138

    T o r eturn a seatback to its upright position, pull on the return strap and latch the seatback. DRIVER MEMOR Y SEA T — IF EQUIPPED The memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat position, driver’s outside mirror position, adjustable brake, accel- erator pedals position, Automatic T emper[...]

  • Page 139

    (A TC) temperature setting and radio station preset set- tings. Y our Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be programmed to recall the same positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed. Y our vehicle was delivered with two RKE transmitters. One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory position. The memory system can accomm[...]

  • Page 140

    4. T urn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). 5. Adjust the Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) while the A TC is in Auto mode. 6. Press and release the SET button located on the driver’s door . 7. W ithin five seconds, press and release memory button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door . The nex[...]

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    T o recall the memory settings for driver one, press memory button number 1 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1. T o recall the memory setting for driver two, press memory button number 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2. A recal[...]

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    “Overhead Console with Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3. Self-Limiting Control T o improve vehicle reliability , the memory system in- cludes a self-limiting contr ol for full travel positioning of power seat and adjustable pedal movement (all direc- tions). This self-limiting control may , however , [...]

  • Page 143

    details, refer to “Personal Settings (Customer - Programmable Features)” under “Overhead Console with Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be r eleased: 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Ho[...]

  • Page 144

    2. Push the safety latch lever to the left. It is located between the grille and hood opening right of the center . NOTE: Ensure hood prop rod is fully seated into clip before closing hood to pr event damaging the grille. CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center front edge of the[...]

  • Page 145

    LIGHTS Headlight Switch Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights The headlight switch is located next to the steering wheel, on the left side of the instrument panel. Headlight Switch Location UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 3 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 146

    The headlight switch controls the operation of the head- lights, automatic headlights (if equipped), parking lights and instrument panel lights. Rotating the headlight switch clockwise to the first position will turn on the parking lights, taillights, side marker lights, license plate light and instrument panel lights. T o turn on the headlights, r[...]

  • Page 147

    Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Automatic headlights can be activated by rotating the rotary headlight switch to the symbol “A.” The head- lights will turn on when the engine is running and the ambient light sensor indicates that the headlights should be activated. The headlights will turn off if the headlight switch is rotated to the off [...]

  • Page 148

    Interior Lights The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by r otating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer , trip odom- eter , radio and overhead console by rotating the contr ol up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the ?[...]

  • Page 149

    down to the off detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehicle’s battery . Battery Saver T o pr otect the life of your vehicle’s battery , load shedding is provided for both the interior and exterior lights. If the ignition is OFF and any door [...]

  • Page 150

    Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the engine is started and the transmission is not in P ARK. This provides a constant “Lights On” condition until the ignition is turned OFF or the transmission r eturned to P ARK. The lights illuminate at reduced intensity . If the parking brake is applied [...]

  • Page 151

    turn off when the switch is pressed in, when the head- light switch is rotated to the off position or the high beam is selected. Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. T urn Signals Move the multifunction lever upward to signal a right turn or down to signal a left turn. The turn signal indic[...]

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    If a defective bulb or wiring circuit is detected for the turn signal system, the arrow indicators will flash at a faster rate. Y ou can signal a lane change by moving the multifunc- tion lever partially up or down. NOTE: If a turn signal has been left on for at least 1 mile (1 km), a continuous chime will sound. T urn Signal Auto-Mode T ap the mul[...]

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    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS Windshield Wipers The wipers and washers ar e operated by a switch in the multifunction lever . T urn the end of the multifunction lever to select the desired wiper speed. Intermittent W iper System The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a [...]

  • Page 154

    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. NOTE: • A void using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice [...]

  • Page 155

    NOTE: T o pr event freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather , select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers. TIL T STEERING COLUMN This feature will allow you to raise or lower the steering wheel into a desired position[...]

  • Page 156

    W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. DRIVER ADJUST ABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The power adjustable accelerator and b[...]

  • Page 157

    3. Move the adjustable pedal switch, located to the left of the steering column near the parking brake release, up to move the pedals toward the driver or down to move the pedals away from the driver . 4. The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the speed control is SET . CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjus[...]

  • Page 158

    T o Activate Push the ON/OFF button to the ON position. In the instrument cluster , the word “CRUISE” illuminates to indicate that the system is on. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control has been designed to shut down if multiple speed contr ol buttons (i.e., SET and CANCEL) are operated simultaneously in order to ensure proper operation. The Elec[...]

  • Page 159

    T o V ary The Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control System is ON, the speed can be increased by pressing and holding the RESUME/ACCEL button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established. T apping the ACCEL button once will r esult in a speed increase of 1 mph (2 km/h). Each time the button is tapped, speed incr eases [...]

  • Page 160

    W ARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Y our ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traf fic or on roads that are winding, icy , snow-covered, or slippery . REAR P ARK ASS[...]

  • Page 161

    Rear Park Assist Warning Display The Rear Park Assist W arning Display , located in the headliner near the flipper glass, provides both visible and audible warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia and the detected obstacle. When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for approxi-[...]

  • Page 162

    W ARNING DISPLA Y DIST ANCES DISPLA Y LED OBST ACLE DIST ANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER Inner LED 79 in (200 cm) Y ellow Y es, Half Second 1st LED 51.1 in (130 cm) Y ellow None 2nd LED 45.2 in (1 15 cm) Y ellow None 3rd LED 31.5 in (80 cm) 39.3 in (100 cm) Y ellow None 4th LED 25.5 in (65 cm) 33.5 in (85 cm) Y ellow No[...]

  • Page 163

    W ARNING! • Drivers must be careful when backing up, even when using the Rear Park Assist. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots be- fore backing up. Y ou are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surroun[...]

  • Page 164

    CAUTION! • The Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be tempo- rarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity . • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using t[...]

  • Page 165

    If “SER VICE P ARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak- ing sure the rear bumper is clean, please see your authorized dealer . Cleaning The Rear Park Assist Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water , car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or har d cloths. Do not scratch or poke th[...]

  • Page 166

    CAUTION! (Continued) • T o avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven slowly when using the Rear Camera system to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recommended that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder when using the Rear Camera system. NOTE: If snow , ice, mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens[...]

  • Page 167

    4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to ⬙ check entire surroundings ⬙ displayed across the top of the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear . 5. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear camera mode is exited and the audio screen appears again. [...]

  • Page 168

    Entry (RKE) transmitter , if equipped. The two round lamps are also operated individually as reading lights by pressing the center of each lens. NOTE: The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after the veh[...]

  • Page 169

    Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) is located on the overhead console. Pressing the MENU button will change the display to one of the following features: T rip Functions Pressing the STEP button allows you to scroll through one of the following T rip Function featur es: ?[...]

  • Page 170

    • A VG. MPG – Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will show dashes for two seconds. Then the history information will be erased, and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset . (Example: If your EVIC displays 18 A VG. MPG and the RESET button is p[...]

  • Page 171

    System Status (EVIC Displays) When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • TURN SIGNALS ON (with a continuous warning chime) • PERSONAL SETTINGS NOT A V AILABLE – V ehicle not in P ARK • LEFT/RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph/1 km/h) • LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR[...]

  • Page 172

    Unless r eset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. T o turn off the message temporarily , press and release the MENU button. T o reset the oil change indica- tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following pr ocedure. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the[...]

  • Page 173

    • “AUTO DOOR LOCK > ON” – When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). T o make your selection, press and release the RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. • “AUTO UNLOCK ON EXIT > ON” – When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is st[...]

  • Page 174

    • “FLASH LAMPS W/LOCK >ON” – When ON is selected, the fr ont and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE T rans- mitter . This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. T o make your selection, press and release the RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” app[...]

  • Page 175

    the RKE T ransmitter . T o make your selection, press and release the RESET button until “OFF ,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears. • P ARK ASST . SYSTEM > ON – When YES is selected, the Rear Park Assist System is activated. When NO is selected, the System is deactivated. • “UNIT IN > U.S./METRIC” – The EV[...]

  • Page 176

    free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns of f. The compass will now function normally . Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” message does not appear in the EVIC display , you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: 1. T urn t[...]

  • Page 177

    1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press the MENU button until “Personal Settings” is displayed. 3. Press the STEP button until “Compass V ariance” is displayed. 4. Press and release RESET button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the variance map. 5. Press and release the Compass/T emperature butto[...]

  • Page 178

    The HomeLink 威 buttons are located in the overhead console, and contain one, two, or three dots/lines desig- nating the differ ent HomeLink 威 channels. NOTE: HomeLink 威 is disabled when the V ehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active. W ARNING! • Y our motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal T ransceiver . Do[...]

  • Page 179

    Programming HomeLink 姞 Before Y ou Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink 威 buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. T o do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds. The EVIC will display “CLEARING CHANNELS.” Release the buttons when the EVIC mes- sage states “CHANNELS CLEARED.” It is re[...]

  • Page 180

    NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedur es noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section. 4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink 威 button. If the channel has been trained, the EVIC display will now state “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT .” If the EVIC display still states “CH[...]

  • Page 181

    6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer . 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 programmed HomeLink 威 button twice (holding the button for two second[...]

  • Page 182

    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 back in at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink 威 ” earlier in this section. Using HomeLink 姞 T o operate, simply press and rele[...]

  • Page 183

    The HomeLink 威 Universal T ransceiver is disabled when the V ehicle Security Alarm is active. T roubleshooting T ips If you are having tr ouble pr ogramming 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 [...]

  • Page 184

    POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunr oof control is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Press and hold the OPEN button r earward to fully open the sunr oof. The sunr oof can be stopped at any position between closed and full open. Momentarily pr essing the OPEN button rearwar d will activate the Express Open Feature, cau[...]

  • Page 185

    movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed forward again. T o close fully , hold the switch in the forward position until the glass movement has stopped. The sunshade can be opened manually . It will also open as the sunroof opens. The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. W ARNING! • N[...]

  • Page 186

    together to minimize the buf feting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window . Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS This vehicle has thr ee 12-V olt auxiliary power outlets that can provide[...]

  • Page 187

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

  • Page 188

    Configuring Power Outlets T o configure the outlets, be sure the ignition is OFF before removing the fuse. The “r econfigurable” fuse location is a special design that allows the fuse to be installed in two differ ent ways. If the fuse is located in the ⬙ Upper or T op Position ⬙ the outlets will work at all times. If the fuse is located in[...]

  • Page 189

    1 15-V olt Inverter Outlet — If Equipped This vehicle may also be equipped with a 1 15-V olt (150 W atts Maximum) outlet on the r ear of the front center console. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 W atts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3 and XBox360 will exce[...]

  • Page 190

    T o turn on the power outlet, press the switch once. Press the switch a second time to turn the power outlet off. NOTE: • When the inverter switch is pressed, there will be a delay of approximately one second before the inverter status indicator turns on. The status Indicator of the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is producing AC[...]

  • Page 191

    FLOOR CONSOLE Floor Console Features The floor console between the driver’s and front passen- ger’s seat, has the following features: • Miscellaneous storage compartments • Portable phone storage bin • Portable phone cord routing between the lid and base on forward edge • 12-V olt reconfigurable power outlet inside storage compartment ?[...]

  • Page 192

    Cupholders Y our vehicle has eight cupholders. Four are located in the center console, two are located in the second row armr est, and two are located in the left-hand quarter panel for the third r ow occupants. Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable phone storage bin and phone cord routing. Th[...]

  • Page 193

    T o access the storage bin, lift up on the console door latch. CARGO AREA FEA TURES Cargo Management System — If Equipped The cargo management system consists of a r emovable cargo liner and r emovable cargo or ganizer . Rear Floor Console 1 — Side Cover Latch 2 — Main Cover Latch 3 — Cargo Divider Handles UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YO[...]

  • Page 194

    T o open the side cover , pull on the cover latch, and attach the cord to the upper car go net hook. T o open the main cover , pull up on the latch, and attach the cord to the r ear seat head restraint post. T o open the car go divider , lift up on the cargo divider handles, raising the doors to the full open position. Raise the side panels until t[...]

  • Page 195

    you so that the right pin slides out of the slot in the vehicle. Push the or ganizer to the right and lift out of the vehicle. REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Wiper/W asher The rear window controls are located on the climate control panel. For vehicles equipped with manual climate contr ols the controls ar e located on the upper left corner . Man[...]

  • Page 196

    For vehicles equipped with Automatic Climate Contr ols (A TC) the controls can be found on the lower right corner . A rotating switch located on the climate control panel turns the rear wiper ON or OFF . Pr essing the rotating switch inwar d activates the rear window washer . Rotating the switch will enable one of five intermittent delay times for [...]

  • Page 197

    CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements. F ACT OR Y INST ALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK A factory installed luggag[...]

  • Page 198

    NOTE: Crossbars ar e offer ed by Mopar 威 accessories. External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity . CAUTION! T o avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do n[...]

  • Page 199

    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features ............... 2 0 1 䡵 Instrument Cluster .................... 2 0 2 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description ............ 2 0 3 䡵 Electronic Digital Clock ................. 2 1 5 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e ............... 2 1 5 䡵 AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio (RER/REN) – If Equ[...]

  • Page 200

    ▫ List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) .................... 2 3 2 ▫ Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ............................. 2 3 2 䡵 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio W ith CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ............... 2 3 4 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 2 3 5 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD An[...]

  • Page 201

    䡵 uconnect 威 studios (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only) ......................... 2 6 0 ▫ System Activation .................... 2 6 0 ▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 2 6 1 ▫ Selecting uconnect 威 studios (Satellite) Mode ............................. 2 6 2 ▫ [...]

  • Page 202

    䡵 Climate Controls ...................... 2 6 9 ▫ Manual Control ..................... 2 6 9 ▫ Air Conditioning Operation ............. 2 6 9 ▫ Front Blower Contr ol ................. 2 7 0 ▫ Front Mode Contr ol .................. 2 7 0 ▫ Rear T emperature Control — If Equipped . . . 272 ▫ Rear W indow Defr osting And Rear W indow W[...]

  • Page 203

    INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 - Headlight Switch 7 - Radio 13 - T ransfer Case Switch* 2 - Air Outlets 8 - Climate Contr ol 14 - Speed Contr ol Switches 3 - Demister Outlets 9 - Rear W asher / W iper 15 - Hood Release 4 - Instrument Cluster 10 - Power Outlet 16 - Adjustable Pedal Control Switch* 5 - Airbags 1 1 - Heated Seat Switches* 17 - 1 15v In[...]

  • Page 204

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 202 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 205

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in the tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. T emperatur e Gauge The temperatur e gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily . The gauge pointer will li[...]

  • Page 206

    5. High Beam Indicator Indicates that headlights are on high beam. 6. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light comes on for several seconds after the ignition is turned ON as a reminder to “buckle up.” This light will remain on as long as the seat belt remains unbuckled. If this light flashes, it indicates a fault in the seat belt system. Have the s[...]

  • Page 207

    8. Speedometer The speedometer shows the speed of the vehicle. 9. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical char g- ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and r emain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn of f some of the vehicle’s non-[...]

  • Page 208

    When the voltage is above this value again, the malfunc- tion indicator light should go out and the ABS is opera- tional. If the malfunction indicator light stays illumi- nated, have the system checked at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 12. Oil Pressure W arning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressur e. The light should turn on[...]

  • Page 209

    V ehicle W arning Messages For non-Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, when the appropriate conditions ex- ist, messages such as “door ajar” (indicates that a door(s) may be ajar), “gASCAP” (which indicates that your gas cap is possibly loose or damaged), ⬙ CHANgE OIL” (indicates that the engine oil should b[...]

  • Page 210

    cluster . T o reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol- lowing procedur e. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: If [...]

  • Page 211

    the ⬙ ESP/TCS Indicator Light ⬙ begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing r oad conditions. The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” becomes illuminated when the ESP-Off button has been pressed or ESP is only partially available ca[...]

  • Page 212

    21. Brake W arning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low , or that ther e is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir . If the light remains on when the [...]

  • Page 213

    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 the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the[...]

  • Page 214

    NOTE: The ESP control system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is actively operating. 23. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions and engine contr ol system. If the vehicle is r eady for emissions testing, the MIL will come on when the ig[...]

  • Page 215

    has tires of a dif ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tir e inflation pr essure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressur e for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a T ir e Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one[...]

  • Page 216

    tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly . CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- tion [...]

  • Page 217

    28. Cruise Indicator The cruise light indicator illuminates when the electronic speed contr ol system is turned on. 29. TOW/HAUL The TOW/HAUL button is located at the end of the shift lever . This light will illuminate when the TOW/HAUL button has been se- lected. 30. 4LOW Indicator Indicates the transfer case is in 4LOW position. 31. Odometer / T [...]

  • Page 218

    3. After the hours are adjusted, push the TUNE/AUDIO control knob to set the minutes. 4. Adjust the minutes by turning the TUNE/AUDIO control knob. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob, or wait approximately five seconds. AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO (RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. Th[...]

  • Page 219

    T o Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 1. T urn on the radio. 2. T ouch the screen wher e the time is displayed. 3. T ouch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. T o move the hour forward, touch the screen where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- played. T o move [...]

  • Page 220

    Show T ime if Radio is Of f When selected, this featur e will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. T urn on the radio. 2. T ouch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark [...]

  • Page 221

    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 the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME cont[...]

  • Page 222

    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 search for the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) fr equenc[...]

  • Page 223

    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 pr essing the SETUP button and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry . Once in this display follow the above procedur e, starting a[...]

  • Page 224

    SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Push the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and F ADE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and r ear speakers. Push the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob aga[...]

  • Page 225

    Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display 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 T alk T alk T op 40 T op 40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is dis[...]

  • Page 226

    • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the r emote control to scroll up and down the menu (if equipped). • DISC Play/Pause - Y ou can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button (if equipped). • DVD Play Options - Se[...]

  • Page 227

    • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows you to set the clock. T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then pr ess and turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save changes. • Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the user to scroll through the[...]

  • Page 228

    Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio dynamic range. The default is set to ⬙ High, ⬙ and under this setting, dialogues will play at 1 1 db higher than if the setting is ⬙ Normal. ⬙ Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide screen, pan scan, and letter box. Au[...]

  • Page 229

    both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into pushbutton memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stat[...]

  • Page 230

    NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) Press the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE W AIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙ INSER T DISC, ⬙ insert[...]

  • Page 231

    SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing. TIME Button (CD MODE) 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 (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is releas[...]

  • Page 232

    The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙[...]

  • Page 233

    MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144, 1 12, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48 WMA Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) WMA 44.1 and 48 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 VBR ID3 T ag information [...]

  • Page 234

    LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL contr ol knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the se[...]

  • Page 235

    SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day . The time of day will display for five seconds. R W/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Operating Instructions ?[...]

  • Page 236

    Dolby 威 Manufactured under license from Dolby 威 Laboratories. ⬙ Dolby 威⬙ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 威 Laboratories. Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be a[...]

  • Page 237

    Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume control turns contin[...]

  • Page 238

    4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates[...]

  • Page 239

    Push the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. AM/FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you ar e r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the dis[...]

  • Page 240

    Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recor dable compact discs (CD-R), r ewritable compact discs (CD-R W), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3[...]

  • Page 241

    EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on [...]

  • Page 242

    SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play . This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play . No[...]

  • Page 243

    • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator ⬙ . ⬙ and a three- character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and c[...]

  • Page 244

    Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported. Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take mor e time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by th[...]

  • Page 245

    TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day . The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is OFF). SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instruct[...]

  • Page 246

    Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic V olume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. T urning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases th[...]

  • Page 247

    TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time and frequency display . Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The mi[...]

  • Page 248

    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 r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or d[...]

  • Page 249

    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 250

    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 251

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

  • Page 252

    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 253

    R W/FF Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed. The R W (Reverse) button works in a similar manner . AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate [...]

  • Page 254

    • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead. W ith a maximum number of files, exceeding 20 folders will r esult in this display[...]

  • Page 255

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

  • Page 256

    LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL contr ol knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selectio[...]

  • Page 257

    TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day . The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is OFF). Operating Instructions - uconnect 威 phone (If Equipped) Refer to “uconnect 威 phone” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - uconnect 威 studios (Satellite Radio) (If Equipped) Refer [...]

  • Page 258

    • Connecting an iPod 威 to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the UCI feature to contr ol the connected device. Connecting The iPod 姞 Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPod 威 to the vehicle’s 16–pin connector port (which is located in the glove compartment on some vehicles). Once the [...]

  • Page 259

    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, iPod 威 audio tracks (if available from iPod 威 ) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. Play Mode When switched to UCI mode, the iPod ?[...]

  • Page 260

    beginning of the track. If you pr ess the SEEK >> button during play mode, it will jump to the next track in the list. • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see the associated metadata (Artist, track title, album, etc.) for that track. Pr essing the INFO button again jumps to the next scr een of data for that track. Once you [...]

  • Page 261

    the track to be played highlighted on the radio display , press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track. T urning the TUNE contr ol knob fast will scroll through the list faster . During fast scr oll, you may notice a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display . • During all List modes, the iPod 威 displays[...]

  • Page 262

    • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genr e listing on your iPod 威 . CAUTION! • Leaving the iPod 威 (or any supported device) any- where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation, or damage the device. Follow the device manufacturer ’ s guidelines. • Placing items on the iPod ?[...]

  • Page 263

    how to setup your on-line listening account at no addi- tional charge. For further information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www .sirius.com, or at www .siriuscanada.ca for Cana- dian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available [...]

  • Page 264

    Selecting uconnect 姞 studios (Satellite) Mode Press the SA T button until ⬙ SA T ⬙ appears in the display . A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Satellite Antenna T o ensur e optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the r ooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid an[...]

  • Page 265

    SCAN Button (When Equipped) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- tinuing to the next. T o stop the search, pr ess the SCAN button a second time. INFO Button — Except REU Radio Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song T itle, and Co[...]

  • Page 266

    By pr essing the SEEK button when the Music T ype function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next channel with the same selected Music T ype name. 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 radio will tune to the preset channel. MUSIC TYPE Button — REU Radio P[...]

  • Page 267

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

  • Page 268

    VIDEO ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM™ (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional V ideo Entertainment System (VES)™ con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered r emote control, and two head- sets. The system is located in the headliner behind the front row seat. Refer to your VES™ User’s Manual for detail[...]

  • Page 269

    The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio or CD. The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center . The function of the left hand control is differ ent depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left hand contr ol operation in each mode. Radio Operation P[...]

  • Page 270

    3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner , cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatur es may become too high. NOTE: If you experience difficulty in p[...]

  • Page 271

    CLIMA TE CONTROLS Manual Control The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather . The following describes its operation: Air Conditioning Operation T o turn the air conditioning ON or OFF , perform the following steps: • Position the mode control button to the desir ed airflow setting. • Set [...]

  • Page 272

    NOTE: The compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for several seconds. Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the com- pressor cycles. This is a normal occurrence since the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and improve fuel economy . Front Blower Control The front blower contr ols the amo[...]

  • Page 273

    Recirculation Mode (Panel or Bi-Level) Select either the Panel or Bi-Level mode positions when the outside air contains smoke, odors, high humidity , or if rapid cooling of the interior is desired. This feature allows for recir- culation of interior air only , when ei- ther of these positions are selected. Air flows through the panel outlets or pan[...]

  • Page 274

    NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes, even if the A/C button has not been pr essed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. T emperature Control The temperature of the air is controlled by a slide located on the top center of the control panel. Move the slide left or right to[...]

  • Page 275

    turns off the rear climate controls. Rotating this knob to the right of the OFF position allows the driver and front passenger to contr ol the r ear blower speed, and the rear temperature using the front temperature slide. The mode, front or rear , is always contr olled by the front mode control. For example: Panel mode on the front control will gi[...]

  • Page 276

    Automatic Control The A TC system can maintain a steady comfort level in various weather conditions with a simple operation: • Select your desired temperature setting by pressing the + or - side of the T emp r ocker switches. A digital temperature setting for driver and passenger will be displayed. The A TC system uses an infrared sensor located [...]

  • Page 277

    feature. Refer to ⬙ Overhead Console Customer - Programmable Features ⬙ in Section 3. The mode will also be shown in the display and will change as requir ed during automatic operation. • The system can be put into recir culate mode without affecting A TC operation. This will pr event outside air from entering the vehicle. Use this mode to te[...]

  • Page 278

    engine speed or power may be noticed when the com- pressor cycles. This is a normal occurrence since the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and improve fuel economy . Recirculate Button Press this button to r ecirculate the air inside the vehicle. Outside air is pr evented from entering the vehicle. Use this mode to temporarily bl[...]

  • Page 279

    Bi-Level Air flows thr ough the outlets located in the instru- ment panel and those located on the floor . NOTE: There is a dif ference in temperatur e between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This featur e gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Defrost Outside air is directe[...]

  • Page 280

    NOTE: The front display will show “CONTROL IN REAR.” REAR OFF This turns the rear system of f. The control will r eturn to the fr ont system display after approximately five seconds if no buttons ar e pushed while in one of the rear system displays. Y ou may also r eturn to the front system display sooner by pushing any button except the Power/[...]

  • Page 281

    Headliner air comes from the outlets in the headliner . Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air . Moving the air vane knobs on the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow . The r ear compartment contr ol uses two rotary knobs: one for the temperature control and the other for the fan speed contr ol. The mo[...]

  • Page 282

    T o change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, rotate the temperature control knob to the right or left. The blue ar ea indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatur es. NOTE: For best operation, make sure that ventilation grilles located in the r ear storage ar ea ar e not obstructed by stowed articles. Rear [...]

  • Page 283

    Front Unit to Rear Unit Chart If the Front Control is selected Rear Airflow will come from Panel Headliner Bi-Level Headliner Floor Floor Mix Floor Defrost Floor Operating Tips Fast Cooldown For a fast cooldown, set the blower fan to the highest setting, set the mode control to the panel fresh position, press the Snowflake button to turn on the air[...]

  • Page 284

    Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works very well) will help prevent contaminants (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminants increase the rate of window fogging. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifr[...]

  • Page 285

    Operating Tips Chart UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 283 4 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

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

  • Page 287

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 2 8 9 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 2 8 9 ▫ Extremely Cold W eather (Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) ............... 2 9 0 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................ 2 9 0 ▫ After Starting ....................... 2 9 1 䡵 Engine Block Heater – If Eq[...]

  • Page 288

    䡵 Driving Through W ater ................. 3 0 4 ▫ Flowing/Rising W ater ................. 3 0 4 ▫ Shallow Standing W ater ............... 3 0 4 䡵 Power Steering ....................... 3 0 6 ▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 3 0 7 䡵 Parking Brake ........................ 3 0 8 䡵 Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 3 0 9[...]

  • Page 289

    ▫ Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped ........ 3 3 3 ▫ T ir e Spinning ....................... 3 3 4 ▫ T read W ear Indicators ................. 3 3 4 ▫ Life Of T ir e ........................ 3 3 5 ▫ Replacement T ir es .................... 3 3 6 䡵 Supplemental T ir e Pressur e Information — If Equipped .......................... 3 3 7[...]

  • Page 290

    ▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 3 5 3 ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel V ehicles (E-85) And Gasoline V ehicles ...... 3 5 4 ▫ Starting ........................... 3 5 4 ▫ Cruising Range ...................... 3 5 5 ▫ Replacement Parts ................... 3 5 5 䡵 Adding Fuel ......................... 3 5 5 ▫ Fuel Fil[...]

  • Page 291

    ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirr ors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct 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 292

    Extremely Cold Weather (below ⫺ 20°F or ⫺ 29°C) T o ensur e reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is r ecommended. If Engine Fails T o Start W ARNING! • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in[...]

  • Page 293

    release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting pr ocedure. CAUTION! T o prevent damage to the starter , wait 10 to 15 sec- onds before trying[...]

  • Page 294

    AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be briefly limited to only 2nd gear operation. Normal op- eration will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level. CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are no[...]

  • Page 295

    Brake/T ransmission Interlock System This system pr events you from moving the shift lever out of P ARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the shift lever out of P ARK. Gear Ranges NOTE: After selecting a[...]

  • Page 296

    REVERSE Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. NEUTRAL Shift to NEUTRAL when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. NOTE: T owing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the sh[...]

  • Page 297

    Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission contains an electronically controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (OVER- DRIVE). The transmission will automatically shift from DRIVE to OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are present: • the transmission selector is in DRIVE; • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- peratu[...]

  • Page 298

    When T o Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL button. This will improve performance and r educe the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL mode, 5th gear (if equip[...]

  • Page 299

    T orque Converter Clutch A feature designed to impr ove fuel economy is included in all automatic transmissions. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at a calibrated speed at light throttle. It engages at higher speeds under heavier acceleration. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operati[...]

  • Page 300

    FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERA TION NV 140 T ransfer Case Operating Information/Precautions — If Equipped The NV 140 is a single speed (HI range only) transfer case which provides convenient full-time four-wheel drive. No driver interaction is requir ed. Proper operation of four -wheel drive vehicles depends on tir es of equal size, type and circumfer en[...]

  • Page 301

    roads. This feature provides the safety , security , and convenience of operating in all-wheel drive at all times regar dless of road conditions. When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOCK and 4WD LOW positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together , through the transfer case inter-axle dif ferential, and for ce the fr[...]

  • Page 302

    W ARNING! Always engage the parking brake when powering down the vehicle if the ⴖ SVC 4WD W arning Light” is illuminated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the vehicle to roll, which may cause personal injury . NOTE: Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. The NV 244 Generation II transfer case is[...]

  • Page 303

    W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to move, regardless of the transmission position. Th[...]

  • Page 304

    Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II T ransfer Case NOTE: • The 4x4 system will not allow shifts between 4WD/ 4WD LOCK if the rear wheels ar e spinning (no trac- tion). In this situation, a position indicator light will flash and the original position indicator light will remain on. At this time, reduce speed and stop spin- ning the wheels t[...]

  • Page 305

    2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 3. While still r olling, rotate the transfer case control switch to the desired position. 4. After the position indicator light has stopped flashing, shift the transmission back into gear . Alternate Shifting Procedure 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. W ith the key ON and the engine either OFF or r[...]

  • Page 306

    2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tir es when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the car in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. DRIVING THROUGH W A TER Driving through water more than a few inches/ cent[...]

  • Page 307

    CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. • Determine the condition of the road or the path that is under water and if there are any obstacles in the way before driving through the standing wa- ter [...]

  • Page 308

    W ARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water . • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’ s braking capabilities, which increases stop- ping distances. Therefore, after driving through standing water , drive slowly and[...]

  • Page 309

    W ARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to t[...]

  • Page 310

    P ARKING BRAKE The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. T o release the parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle. Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and the shift lever is in P ARK position. When parking on a hill, you should apply the parking brake before placin[...]

  • Page 311

    W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or the vehicle may roll and cause damage or injury . Also be certain to leave an automatic transmission in P ARK. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving, failure to do [...]

  • Page 312

    The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal movement. The movement can be more apparent on ice and snow . This is normal. The ABS pump motor runs during the self-test at 12 mph (20 km/h) and during an ABS stop. The pump motor mak[...]

  • Page 313

    CAUTION! The ABS is subject to possible detrimental ef fects of electronic interference caused by improperly in- stalled aftermarket radios or telephones. NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. This is normal, indicating that the ABS is functioning. • Do not “ride” the brakes [...]

  • Page 314

    ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS), T raction Contr ol System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Elec- tronic Stability Program (ESP) and T railer Sway Control (TSC). All six systems work together to [...]

  • Page 315

    T raction Control System (TCS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressur e is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability . A featur e of the TCS system functions similar to a limited slip differ ential and cont[...]

  • Page 316

    W ARNING! • BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too c[...]

  • Page 317

    W ARNING! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur . • ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent a[...]

  • Page 318

    ESP/TCS Indicator Light The ESP/TCS Indicator Light starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the TCS or ESP system becomes active. It will also flash once a swaying trailer is detected and the T railer Sway Control (TSC) system activates. If the ESP/ TCS Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator a[...]

  • Page 319

    in this mode. This mode should be used for almost all driving situations. ESP should only be turned to “Partial Off” for specific r easons as noted below . Partial Of f This mode is entered by momentarily depr essing the ESP OFF switch. When in “Partial Off” mode, the engine management portion of ESP has been desensitized, the thresholds fo[...]

  • Page 320

    NOTE: T o improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow , sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pr essing the ESP OFF switch. Once the situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESP on by momentarily depressing the ESP[...]

  • Page 321

    W ARNING! In the “Partial Off” mode, the engine torque reduc- tion and stability features are desensitized. There- fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable. T railer Sway Control (TSC) TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize a swaying trailer and will take the appr opriate actions to attempt to stop the sway . The[...]

  • Page 322

    • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System will be ON even if it was turned off pr eviously . • The ESP Contr ol System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation. TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings 1 [...]

  • Page 323

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

  • Page 324

    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 325

    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 [...]

  • Page 326

    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 327

    Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location NOTE: The pr oper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar . T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size des[...]

  • Page 328

    axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GA WRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “V ehicle Loading” in this section. T o determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg” on the T ire and Loading Inform[...]

  • Page 329

    NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle. • For the following [...]

  • Page 330

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

  • Page 331

    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 pr essure is essential to the safe and satisfactory [...]

  • Page 332

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

  • Page 333

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

  • Page 334

    loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for r ecommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pr essures. W ARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. Y ou could[...]

  • Page 335

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

  • Page 336

    W ARNING! The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use only . Installation of this limited-use spare tire af fects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Keep it inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire plac- ard or limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly . Replace (or repair[...]

  • Page 337

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

  • Page 338

    Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tir e inflation pressur e. The manu- facturer stro[...]

  • Page 339

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. SUPPLEMENT AL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMA TION — IF EQUIPPED A light [...]

  • Page 340

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Install chains as tightly as possible and then retighten after driving about 1/2 mile (0.8 km). • Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h). • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. • Do not install tire chains on front wheels of 4x2 vehicles. • Do not drive for a prolonged p[...]

  • Page 341

    SNOW TIRES Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc- tion as the front tir es. Consult the manufacturer of the snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed requir ement associated with the tir e. These tires should always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity inflation pressur es under any load condition. While studded tire[...]

  • Page 342

    Follow the r ecommended tire rotation fr equency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- formed. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The T ire Pressure Monit[...]

  • Page 343

    have been r eceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information. For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressur e of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperatur e is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), a [...]

  • Page 344

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

  • Page 345

    The T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster , and an au- dible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressur es are low . Should this occur , you should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation pressur e of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicl[...]

  • Page 346

    limit, upon the next ignition key cycle a chime will sound and the TPM T elltale Lamp will still turn ON due to the low tire. 3. However , after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- utes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM T elltale Lamp will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime w[...]

  • Page 347

    • V arious TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- tronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pr essures. • Y ellow T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light. T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The T ire Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster , and an audibl[...]

  • Page 348

    will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios: 1) Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors;. 2) Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals; 3) Lots of snow or ice around the wheels o[...]

  • Page 349

    TPM T elltale Light will turn OFF and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressur e value instead of dashes (- - -), as long as no tire pressure 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 to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in or der for the TPMS to receive this [...]

  • Page 350

    The 5.7L engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and pr ovide satisfac- tory fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded gasoline hav- ing an octane range of 87 to 89. The manu- facturer recommends the use of 89 octane for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any [...]

  • Page 351

    Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE and ETBE. Oxygen- ates ar e requir ed in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. CAUTION! Do not use gasoline containing Me[...]

  • Page 352

    • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be requir ed for prolonged exposure to E-85 fuel. MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasolin[...]

  • Page 353

    CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service. Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance. • The use of fue[...]

  • Page 354

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly . Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the trunk/liftgate/swing gate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon mono[...]

  • Page 355

    ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) E-85 is a mixture of appr oximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. W ARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury . Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a clea[...]

  • Page 356

    When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less than 1/4 full • you do not add less than five gallons (19 L) when refueling • you operate the vehicle immediately after r efueling for at least five minutes Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard starting and/or significa[...]

  • Page 357

    CAUTION! Do not use an ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability . Cruising Range Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/Liter than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel consumption. Y ou can expect your miles per gallon (mpg)/miles per liter and yo[...]

  • Page 358

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

  • Page 359

    W ARNING! 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 while filling. Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or dam[...]

  • Page 360

    VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As r equired by National Highway T raffic Safety Admin- istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door . This label contains the month and year of manufactur e, Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) fr ont and rear , and V ehicle[...]

  • Page 361

    Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) The GA WR is the maximum permissible load on the fr ont and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the car go area so that the GA WR of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle GA WR is determined by the component in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles[...]

  • Page 362

    should then be determined separately to be sure that the load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. W eighing the vehicle may show that the GA WR of either the front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the [...]

  • Page 363

    Common T owing Definitions The following trailer towing r elated definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the[...]

  • Page 364

    T railer T ongue W eight (TW) The TW is the downward for ce exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer . In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. Y ou must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer . W eig[...]

  • Page 365

    W ARNING! (Continued) W eight-Distributing Systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recreational vehicle dealer for additional information. T railer Hitch Classification The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alte[...]

  • Page 366

    T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website addresses: • http:// www .dodge.com/towing • http:// www .dodge.ca (Canada) T railer and T ongue W eight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front o[...]

  • Page 367

    • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your v[...]

  • Page 368

    W ARNING! (Continued) Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident. • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer , do not[...]

  • Page 369

    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 tire inflation pressures are essential to[...]

  • Page 370

    CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity . Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear , higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. W ARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It[...]

  • Page 371

    The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustrations: 4-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/T urn 3 — Ground 6 — Right Stop/T urn 7-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/T [...]

  • Page 372

    T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from 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 TOW/HAUL featur e should be selected. NOTE: Using the TOW/HAUL featu[...]

  • Page 373

    T owing T ips — Cooling System T o reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning T urn of f temporarily . − refer to “Cooling Syst[...]

  • Page 374

    4WD Models CAUTION! V ehicles equipped with an NV 140 T ransfer Case (which has no NEUTRAL position) may NOT be used for recreational towing. W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position [...]

  • Page 375

    CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Shut engine OFF . 3. T urn the ignition key to the ON position without starting the engine. 4. Depress brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmissio[...]

  • Page 376

    If any of these requir ements (with the exception of Step 3 - Key ON) are not met prior to depressing the NEUTRAL button or ar e no longer met during the four second timer , then the NEUTRAL indicator light will flash continu- ously until all requirements are met or until the NEU- TRAL button is released. NOTE: The ignition key must be ON for a shi[...]

  • Page 377

    8. After the NEUTRAL button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the position identified by the selector switch. 9. Shift the transmission into P ARK. 10. Start the engine. 1 1. Shift the transmission into DRIVE. NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to depressing the NEUTRAL selection button, and must co[...]

  • Page 378

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

  • Page 379

    WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 3 7 8 䡵 Jacking Instructions .................... 3 7 9 ▫ Jack Location ....................... 3 7 9 ▫ Removing The Spare T ire ............... 3 8 0 ▫ T ir e Changing Procedur e ............... 3 8 1 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedur es ................ 3 8 8 䡵 Fr[...]

  • Page 380

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the top of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard W arning flashers. When the Hazard W arning flasher switch is activated, all dir ectional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency . Pr ess[...]

  • Page 381

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

  • Page 382

    Removing The Spare Tire The spare tire on your vehicle is located underneath the vehicle in the rear . Remove the spar e tir e before attempting to jack the vehicle. 1. Remove the rubber plug fr om the floor in the cargo area. 2. Engage the jack wrench extension to the spare tire winch through the hole in the floor . Spare T ire Location Spare T ir[...]

  • Page 383

    3. T urn the wr ench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Continue to turn the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. It is recommended that you stow the flat tire or spare to avoid tangling the loose cable. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack extension tube only . Use of an air wrench [...]

  • Page 384

    Preparations 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. A void ice or slippery areas. W ARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Place the shift lever in P ARK[...]

  • Page 385

    Instructions W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set [...]

  • Page 386

    1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not r emove, the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 3. When changing a front wheel, place the jack under the frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far forward as possible on the strai[...]

  • Page 387

    Before raising the wheel of f the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required. 4. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clock- wise, until the wheel just clears the surface. Left Rear Jacking Location Right Rear Jacking Location WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 6 I n f o r [...]

  • Page 388

    W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel.[...]

  • Page 389

    W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking. •[...]

  • Page 390

    JUMP-ST ARTING PROCEDURES W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth- ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other . If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the contami- nated area immediately with large quantities of water . [...]

  • Page 391

    W ARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then to the engine of the vehicle with the dischar ged battery . Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. W ARNING! • Do no[...]

  • Page 392

    W ARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent. • Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion. • Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If vehicle becomes stuck in snow , sand, or mud, it c[...]

  • Page 393

    EMERGENCY T OW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED Y our vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks. NOTE: For off-r oad recovery , it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle. W ARNING! • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. • S[...]

  • Page 394

    Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly . T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the transmission in NEUTRAL and the igniti[...]

  • Page 395

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment – 3.7L .............. 3 9 5 䡵 Engine Compartment – 4.7L .............. 3 9 6 䡵 Engine Compartment – 5.7L .............. 3 9 7 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 3 9 8 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 3 9 8 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs [...]

  • Page 396

    ▫ Adding W asher Fluid ................. 4 0 7 ▫ Exhaust System ..................... 4 0 8 ▫ Cooling System ..................... 4 1 0 ▫ Brake System ....................... 4 1 6 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 4 1 7 ▫ T ransfer Case ....................... 4 1 9 ▫ Axles ............................. 4 2 0 ▫ Appearance [...]

  • Page 397

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 3.7L 1 — Battery 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Integrated Power Module 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 1 1 — Coolant Pressure Cap 6 — Power Distribution Center 12[...]

  • Page 398

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 4.7L 1 — Battery 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Integrated Power Module 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 1 1 — Coolant Pressure Cap 6 — Power Distribution Center 12[...]

  • Page 399

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 5.7L 1 — Battery 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Integrated Power Module 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 10 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 1 1 — Coolant Pressure Cap 6 — Power Distribution Center 12[...]

  • Page 400

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

  • Page 401

    problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row , the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the pr oblem will turn the MIL off. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal r equirement to pass an insp[...]

  • Page 402

    5. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL will not flash at all and [...]

  • Page 403

    your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedur e yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions contr ol systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equi[...]

  • Page 404

    at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the top of the SAFE zone on these engines. CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for proper maintenance intervals. Engine Oil S[...]

  • Page 405

    Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- fication mark and the corr ect SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Synthetic Engine Oils Y ou may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality r equirements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed. Materials [...]

  • Page 406

    W ARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury [...]

  • Page 407

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. W ash hands after handling. 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 (+) p[...]

  • Page 408

    W ARNING! (Continued) • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure. T o avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced technician. NOTE: Use only manufactur er appr oved A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Sea[...]

  • Page 409

    be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil and gr ease should be r emoved. Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo- nents to insur e pr oper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cyl[...]

  • Page 410

    exceeds the temperatur e range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid containers. The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon/liter of fluid when the Low W asher Fluid Light illuminates. W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be [...]

  • Page 411

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

  • Page 412

    T o minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut of f the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic testing, or f[...]

  • Page 413

    clean by gently spraying water from a gar den hose vertically down the face of the condenser and radiator . Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- ber , cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the bottle and radiator . Inspect the entire system for leaks. W ith the engine at normal operating temperature (but not [...]

  • Page 414

    CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified HOA T engine coolant (antifreeze) may result in engine damage and may decrease corro- sion protection. If a non-HOA T engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency , it should be replaced with the specified engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon[...]

  • Page 415

    When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): • The manufacturer recommends using MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOA T engine coolant (antifreeze) and distilled water . Use higher concentra- tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatur es below -34°F [...]

  • Page 416

    W ARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the cooling system. T o prevent scalding or injury , do not remove [...]

  • Page 417

    of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory , the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points to Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (kilometers[...]

  • Page 418

    • Keep the fr ont of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or W inter operation. If r eplacement is ever necessary , install ONL Y the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifre[...]

  • Page 419

    CAUTION! Do not allow a petroleum-base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. Automatic T ransmission Fluid Level Check NOTE: If equipped with a dipstick, use the following procedur e. If your vehicle has a capped dipstick, it is sealed and should not be tampered with. Y our authorized dealer has the proper tools to ensure th[...]

  • Page 420

    requir ed into the dipstick tube. Do not overfill. After adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before r echecking the fluid level. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should be between the tw[...]

  • Page 421

    Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- mance. Use only the manufacturer ’s recommended trans- mission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for corr ect fluid type. It is important that the transmission fluid be maint[...]

  • Page 422

    CAUTION! Damage may result from operation of the vehicle with low transfer case fluid. Drain And Refill Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for proper maintenance intervals. Lubricant Selection Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Axles Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and [...]

  • Page 423

    passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse e[...]

  • Page 424

    • A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. CAUTION! • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder , which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal [...]

  • Page 425

    • Use MOP AR 威 T ouch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible. Y our authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. Wheel and Wheel T rim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. T o remove heavy soil, us[...]

  • Page 426

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

  • Page 427

    Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with any commercial household-type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning inside r ear windows equipped with electric defroster[...]

  • Page 428

    FUSES CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow , it suggests a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. Interior Fuses The fus[...]

  • Page 429

    Cavity Mini Fuse/Color Description F3 10 Amp Red Ignition Run/ Start for Next Generation Con- troller (NGC), Integrated Power Module (IPM), A/C Re- lay and Fuel Pump Relay F4 10 Amp Red Door Node and Non-Memory Power Mirror Switch Battery Feed F5 (2) 10 Amp Red Airbags (two Fuses in Y ellow Holder) F6 2 Amp Clear Ignition Run/ Start Unlock Cavity M[...]

  • Page 430

    Cavity Mini Fuse/Color Description F13 10 Amp Red Ignition Run HV AC Module/ Heated Rear Glass (EBL) Re- lay F14 10 Amp Red ABS Module Ig- nition Run F15 15 Amp Blue Battery Feed Bluetooth 威 , Compass/T rip Computer (CMTC), Sentry Key 威 Diagnos- tics F16 20 Amp Y ellow Reconfigurable Power Outlets Cavity Mini Fuse/Color Description F17 20 Amp Y[...]

  • Page 431

    Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Y our vehicle is equipped with an electrical power distri- bution center located in the left side of the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover , otherwise the cavity num- ber of each fuse[...]

  • Page 432

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse / Re- lay Mini Fuse Description 6 30 Amp Pink Run Remote Relay Feed 7 40 Amp Green Blower Motor Relay Feed 8 40 Amp Green JB Feed Acc Delay 9 Spare 10 30 Amp Pink ASD 1 1 40 Amp Green Power Liftgate ( If Equipped) 12 40 Amp Green JB Feed / Heated Rear Glass (EBL)/T -Case Brake 13 30 Amp Pink JB Feed RR Cav- ity Cartridge Fus[...]

  • Page 433

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse / Re- lay Mini Fuse Description 22 20 Amp Y ellow Next Generation Con- troller (NGC) Batt 23 20 Amp Y ellow T railer T ow 24 15 Amp Blue A/C Clutch 25 15 Amp Blue Stop Lamp Switch 26 Spare 27 20 Amp Y ellow Run/Start Relay Feed 28 Spare 29 Relay Run Start 30 Relay Run Remote 31 Spare Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse / Re- lay Mini Fu[...]

  • Page 434

    Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) An integrated power module is located in the left side of the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover , otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that correspond[...]

  • Page 435

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse / Re- lay Mini Fuse Description 10 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps 1 1 Relay Radiator Fan Hi Rly 12 20 Amp Y ellow Front Contr ol Module (FCM) Batt #4 13 20 Amp Y ellow Front Contr ol Module (FCM) Batt #2 14 20 Amp Y ellow Adjustable Pedal 15 20 Amp Y ellow Ft Fog Lamps 16 20 Amp Y ellow Horn 17 20 Amp Y ellow Rear W iper Cav- ity [...]

  • Page 436

    Cav- ity Cartridge Fuse / Re- lay Mini Fuse Description 27 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) #1 28 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) #2 29 Spare 30 Spare VEHICLE STORAGE If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we recommend that you take the following steps to mini- mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery: • Disconnect the [...]

  • Page 437

    Front Side Marker ........................ 1 6 8 Fog Lamp ............................. 9145 License Plate Light ....................... 1 6 8 Rear T ail, Stop, and T urn Signal ............ 3057K Rear Side Marker ........................ 1 6 8 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights/Parking/T urn Signal 1. Remove the two bolts attaching the headlight to the u[...]

  • Page 438

    2. Remove one nut that attaches the headlight to the inner fender panel. Access to the nut is possible by opening the fender panel access door which is located in the wheel liner . 3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to disengage the headlight from the fender panel. 4. While firmly holding the headlight in your hands, disconnect all connectors b[...]

  • Page 439

    Rear Side Marker , T ail Lights, T urn Signals And Backup Lights — Replacement 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. 2. Rotate the light to the outboard side of the vehicle and remove. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 440

    3. Unlock and remove electrical connector . 4. Remove the thr ee screws holding the bulb strip to the back of the tail lamp. 438 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 441

    5. Remove the bulb strip from the tail light lens. 6. Remove bulbs from bulb strip by pulling the bulb straight out. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 442

    License Lights 1. Remove the two screws securing the lens to the liftgate. 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket. 440 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 443

    Center High-Mounted Stoplight 1. Remove two scr ews securing stoplight housing assem- bly to the liftgate. 2. T urn socket 1/4 counterclockwise and free from hous- ing. 3. Pull bulb straight from socket to remove. MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 444

    Fog Lights T o r eplace the left fog light bulb: 1. Remove the three wheel liner screws. 2. Remove the far left air dam scr ew at the bottom of the fascia. 3. Peel back the liner and access the fog light. 4. Rotate the socket and connector 1/4 turn counter- clockwise and pull straight rearward to disengage from the lamp. 5. Remove the bulb from the[...]

  • Page 445

    FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 27 Gallons 102 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.7L Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W -20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System (Includes 2.1 Quarts/2 Liters for Coolant Bottle) 3.7L E[...]

  • Page 446

    FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil (3.7L, 4.7L, and 5.7L En- gine) Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the r equirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-[...]

  • Page 447

    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid T ransfer Case MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid Front Axle SAE 75W -90 Multipurpose T ype, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent. Rear Axle SAE 75W -140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent. Brake Master Cylinder [...]

  • Page 448

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

  • Page 449

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 4 4 8 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 4 4 8 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 4 5 0 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

  • Page 450

    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 emissions contr ol system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabili[...]

  • Page 451

    oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Y our [...]

  • Page 452

    • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter . • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals NOTE: ** V ehicles built with the 4.7L engine are equipped [...]

  • Page 453

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

  • Page 454

    18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler De[...]

  • Page 455

    36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or of f-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the [...]

  • Page 456

    54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler De[...]

  • Page 457

    66,000 Miles (1 10,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotat[...]

  • Page 458

    78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate[...]

  • Page 459

    90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary . † ❏ Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). ** ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engine). ❏ Insp[...]

  • Page 460

    102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (4.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the side row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). ** ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dea[...]

  • Page 461

    120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). ** ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engine). ❏ Inspect [...]

  • Page 462

    126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler[...]

  • Page 463

    144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect th[...]

  • Page 464

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

  • Page 465

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 6 5 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 4 6 5 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 4 6 5 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 4 6 5 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................. 4 6 5 ▫ Chrysl[...]

  • Page 466

    䡵 Publication Order Forms ................ 4 6 9 䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 7 0 ▫ T readwear ......................... 4 7 1 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 4 7 1 ▫ T emperature Grades .................. 4 7 1 464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE I n f o r m a t i o n P[...]

  • Page 467

    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 468

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

  • Page 469

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

  • Page 470

    the ownership experience. Y ou’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to r esolve any warranty issues or r elated concerns. 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 addi- tion, [...]

  • Page 471

    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 .safercar .gov; or write to: Administra- tor , 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 472

    • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure 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 corr ect problems the first time, using ste[...]

  • Page 473

    T readwear The T r eadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The r elative performance of tir es depends upon the actua[...]

  • Page 474

    V ehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum requir ed by law . W ARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately [...]

  • Page 475

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

  • Page 476

    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............ 205,309 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 5 5 Adjustable Pedals ....................... 1 5 4 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 403 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 269,405 Air Conditioning ........................ 2 6 9 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips ............ 2 8[...]

  • Page 477

    Axle Fluid ............................. 4 4 5 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 4 2 0 Battery ....................... 395,396,397,404 Charging ............................ 3 8 8 Emergency Starting ..................... 3 8 8 Gas Caution .......................... 3 8 8 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 2 5 Saving Feature ([...]

  • Page 478

    Cargo Or ganizer ........................ 1 9 1 Cargo (V ehicle Loading) ................... 3 5 8 Cellular Phone ........................ 86,268 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 4 4 1 Certification Label ....................... 3 5 8 Charging .............................. 3 8 8 Chart, T ir e Sizing ........................ 3 2 2 Check [...]

  • Page 479

    Inspection ........................... 4 1 4 Points to Remember .................... 4 1 5 Pressur e Cap ......................... 4 1 3 Radiator Cap ......................... 4 1 3 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...... 4 1 1,443,444 T emperatur e Gauge .................... 2 0 3 Cruise Contr ol (Speed Control) .............. 1 5 5 Cupholders ..[...]

  • Page 480

    Electronic Brake Contr ol System ............. 3 1 2 Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 3 1 2 Brake Assist System .................... 3 1 3 Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 3 1 4 Electronic Stability Pr ogram ............... 3 1 5 T raction Contr ol System ................. 3 1 3 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 3 1 [...]

  • Page 481

    Extender , Seat Belt ........................ 5 0 Exterior Lights .......................... 7 4 Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 4 0 3 Engine Oil ........................ 403,444 Engine Oil Disposal .................... 4 0 3 Flashers Hazard W arning ....................... 3 7 8 T urn Signal ................... 74,149,203,437 Flat T[...]

  • Page 482

    Gauge .............................. 2 0 3 Octane Rating ...................... 347,444 Requirements ...................... 347,443 T ank Capacity ........................ 4 4 3 Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel V ehicles Fuel System Caution ..................... 3 5 7 Fuses ........................ 186,426,429,432 Garage Door Opener ([...]

  • Page 483

    Passing ............................. 1 5 0 Replacing ........................... 4 3 5 Heated Mirrors .......................... 8 5 Heated Seats ........................... 1 2 4 Heater ............................... 2 6 9 Heater , Engine Block ..................... 2 9 1 High Beam Indicator ..................... 2 0 4 High Beam/Low Beam Select [...]

  • Page 484

    Key , Programming ........................ 1 7 Key , Replacement ........................ 1 6 Key , Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 1 5 Keyless Entry System ...................... 2 0 Keys ................................. 1 2 Knee Bolster ............................ 5 1 Lane Change and T urn Signals ......... 149,203,437 Lap/Shoulder Bel[...]

  • Page 485

    Low Fuel ............................ 2 0 3 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 2 1 2 Passing ............................. 1 5 0 Reading ............................. 1 6 6 Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 2 0 4 Service ............................. 4 3 4 T ir e Pressur e Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 2 1 2 T raction Contr ol ...[...]

  • Page 486

    Electric Powered ....................... 8 3 Heated .............................. 8 5 Memory ............................ 1 3 6 Outside .............................. 8 3 Rearview ............................. 8 2 V anity ............................... 8 6 Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............. 8 Monitor , T ir e Pressur e System .....[...]

  • Page 487

    Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......... 5,469 Panic Alarm ............................ 2 4 Park Sense System, Rear ................... 1 5 8 Parking Brake .......................... 3 0 8 Parking On Hill ......................... 3 0 8 Passing Light ........................... 1 5 0 Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 1 5 4 Personal Set[...]

  • Page 488

    Rear Camera ........................... 1 6 3 Rear Cupholder ......................... 1 9 0 Rear Liftgate ............................ 3 5 Rear Park Sense System ................... 1 5 8 Rear W indow Defr oster ................... 1 9 4 Rear W indow Featur es .................... 1 9 3 Rear W iper/W asher ...................... 1 9 3 Rearview Mir[...]

  • Page 489

    Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 2 6 2 Satellite Radio (uconnect studios) .......... 260,265 Schedule, Maintenance .................... 4 4 8 Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 4 2 5 Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 4 9 Seat Belts .......................... 39,40,74 And Pregnant W omen ................... 5 0 Child Rest[...]

  • Page 490

    T ransfer Case, Shifting out of T ransfer Case Neutral (N) .......................... 3 7 4 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 4 4 Shoulder Belts ........................... 4 0 Signals, T urn ................... 74,149,203,437 Sirius Backseat TV™ (uconnect studios) ........ 2 6 5 Snow Chains (T ir e Chains) ................. 3 3 7 Snow[...]

  • Page 491

    Theft System Arming ...................... 1 8 Theft System Disarming .................... 1 9 T ilt Steering Column ..................... 1 5 3 T ir e and Loading Information Placard ...... 325,337 T ir e Identification Number (TIN) ............. 3 2 4 T ir e Markings .......................... 3 2 0 T ir e Safety Information .................... [...]

  • Page 492

    Disabled V ehicle ....................... 3 9 1 Guide .............................. 3 6 4 Recreational .......................... 3 7 1 W eight .............................. 3 6 4 T owing Assistance ....................... 1 0 1 T raction .............................. 3 0 3 T raction Contr ol ...................... 208,313 T railer T owing .....[...]

  • Page 493

    Uniform T ir e Quality Grades ................ 4 7 0 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 255 Universal T ransmitter ..................... 1 7 5 V anity Mirr ors ........................... 8 6 V ariance, Compass ....................... 1 7 4 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7 V ehicle Information Center .............[...]

  • Page 494

    W indshield W iper Blades .................. 4 0 7 W indshield W ipers ....................... 1 5 1 W iper Blade Replacement .................. 4 0 7 W iper , Rear ............................ 1 9 3 W ipers, Intermittent ...................... 1 5 1 W recker T owing ......................... 3 9 1 492 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b [...]

  • Page 495

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVERWARNING HOW TO USETHIS MANUAL WARNINGSAND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICA TIONS/ALTERA TIONS THINGS TOKNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE AWORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeySTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Ste[...]

  • Page 496

    U.S Metric 5.7L Engine without Rear Heat (MOP AR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) N/A N/A 5.7L Engine with Rear Heat (MOP AR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula) 16.6 Quarts 15.8 Li - ters FLUIDS, LUBRICANTSAND GENUINE PARTSEngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE Requir[...]

  • Page 497

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

  • Page 498

    2009 DURANGO DURANGO Chrysler LL C 81-326-0935 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. OWNER ’S MANU AL 2009 168901 09 Durango OM 2nd.indd 1 9/8/08 3:48:52 PM I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]