Jeep 12MK74-126-AA manual

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    P atriot Chrysler Group LL C O WNER’S MANU AL 2012 Pa triot 12MK74-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A. 2 0 1 2 910344 Patriot OM cover.indd 1 3/31/11 10:45 AM[...]

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    VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any V ehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor e. 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 lev[...]

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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 ............................. 8 9 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 1 [...]

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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[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it r epresents pr ecision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepar ed with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with [...]

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    control. Failur e to operate this vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and sever e or fatal injury . Drive carefully . Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pr o- vided 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 th[...]

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    6 INTRODUCTION[...]

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

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    NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. 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 a accident resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location 8 INTRODUCTION[...]

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    THINGS T O KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W ord About Y our Keys ................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 1 2 ▫ Locking Doors W ith A Key .............. 1 4 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 1 4 䡵 Sentry Key 威 .......................... 1 5 ▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 1 6 ?[...]

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    ▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped ....... 2 1 ▫ T o Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 2 2 ▫ Sound Horn W ith Remote Key Lock ........ 2 2 ▫ Flash Lights W ith Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 23 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 4 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 4 ▫ General Information ...................[...]

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    ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped ......................... 5 3 ▫ Energy Management Featur e ............. 5 4 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 5 5 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped ....................... 5 5 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert 威 ) ............[...]

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    A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal 1. Place the shift lever in P ARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission[...]

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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 switch cylinder . If this occurs, place the shift lever in P ARK, rotate the key to the right slightly , then remove the key as described. If a malfunc- tion occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cyl[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever . • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in th[...]

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    SENTR Y KEY 姞 The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor - ized 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 is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to pr event u[...]

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    All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electr onics. Replacement Keys NOTE: Only keys that are pr ogrammed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key 威 is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. CAUTION! Always remove the Sen[...]

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    2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key . 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position w[...]

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    • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interfer ence that may cause unde- sired operation. VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED This V ehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door locks are disab[...]

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    Rearming The System If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the V ehicle Security Alarm will turn of f the horn after three minutes, turn of f all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the V ehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself. T o Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter , or insert the key[...]

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    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTR Y (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE: The line of tr[...]

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    • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a pr ogrammed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. 3. T est the feature while outside o[...]

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    T o Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and r elease the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter . This feature c[...]

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    NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the V ehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the V ehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the V ehicle Security Alarm. Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock This feature will cause t[...]

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    Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the V ehicle Security Alarm. Using The Panic Alarm T o turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF , press and hold the P ANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the h[...]

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    If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. W eak battery in the RKE transmitter . The expected life of a battery 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. T ransmitter Battery Replaceme[...]

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    3. T o reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together . NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw , reinstall and tighten the scr ew until snug. REMOTE ST ARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still ma[...]

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    W ARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon- oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car- bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, wi[...]

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    • For security , power window and power sunroof op- eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start will automatically lock the doors. • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter . However , the ignitio[...]

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    T o Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The V ehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, pr ess and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in [...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into P ARK, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended[...]

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    Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer . Please see your authorized dealer for service. Auto Lock Doors Programmin[...]

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    2. W ithin 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 3. W ithin 30 seconds, press the power door LOCK switch to lock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return [...]

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    Equipped/ Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Features)” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedur e: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. W ithin 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON/RUN and then[...]

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    3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door . W ARNING! A void trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged. Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver ’s door trim panel control all the door windows. Ther e are single window controls on each passenger[...]

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    W ARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. Auto-Down The driver’s door window switch has an Auto-Down feature. Push the window swit[...]

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    Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. T o disable the window controls on the other doors, pr ess the window LOCKOUT switch. T o enable the window con- trols, pr ess the window LOCKOUT switch a second time. LIFTGA TE NOTE: The key that is used to start the [...]

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    Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key . T o open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock mode[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode. Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However , because the gas pressure dr ops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to[...]

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    seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to r estrain a child seat or secure a lar ge item in a seat — if equipped Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly , to keep you and your passengers as[...]

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    ride properly buckled up in the r ear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a r ear facing child seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child r estraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints”) Y ou shou[...]

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    W ARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury , including death. Air Bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) [...]

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    The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or accidents. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. However , in an accident the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. W ARNING! • It is dangerous to ride [...]

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    Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door . Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap. Pulling Out [...]

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    3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” W ARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt[...]

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

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

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    Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downwar d to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best. NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feat[...]

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    In the rear seat, move towar d the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck. Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt featur es a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded. The[...]

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

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    7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an accident. 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and no[...]

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    10. T o disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black button on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary , slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully . Insert the mini-latch plate into the slot provid[...]

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    Driver Center Passenger First Row N/A N/A ALR Second Row ALR ALR ALR • N/A — Not Applicable • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate [...]

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    How T o Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. How T o Disengage The [...]

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    Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions ar e equipped with pretensioning devices that ar e designed to remove slack fr om the seat belt in the event of an accident. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in an accident. Pretensioners work[...]

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    When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the fr ont half of the head restraint extends forwar d to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or r educe the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) [...]

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    CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver , should not oper - ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. NOTE: For more information on pr operly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, r efer to “Adjust[...]

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    3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 1 — Downward Movement 2 — Rearward Movement 3— Final Downward Movement T o Engage Locking Mechanism 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. NOTE: • If you have difficulties or pr oblems resetting the Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer . • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer . Enhanced Seat Belt Use Remind[...]

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    unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert 威 will provide both audio and visual notification. The front passenger seat BeltAlert 威 is not active when the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert 威 may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the fr ont passenger seat or when the seat is folded fla[...]

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

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    The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have differ ent rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon se[...]

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    • Instrument Panel • Knee Impact Bolster • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag • Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Front Seat Belt Pr etensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, and Seat T rack Position Sensor[...]

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    W ARNING! • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate. • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually . Y ou may damage the air bags and you could be[...]

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    When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover . Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only . Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle r oll-[...]

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    • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that requir e air bag occupant protection. W ARNING! • Y our vehicle i[...]

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    Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- proved pr otection for the driver and front passenger . Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulat[...]

  • Page 70

    Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your pr otection in all acci- dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag. The ORC monitors the rea[...]

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    W ARNING! Ignoring the Air Bag W arning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag syste[...]

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    Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be triggered, r eleasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door . The SAB fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very high speed[...]

  • Page 73

    Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate r esponse to impact events. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the natur e of the event the OR[...]

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    If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction r ope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymn[...]

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

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    Air Bag W arning Light Y ou will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Air Bag W arning Light monitors the internal circuits and inter connecting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs, have [...]

  • Page 77

    • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, • How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur . NOTE: EDR data are r ecorded [...]

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

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    W ARNING! Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. Older Children And Child Restraints Children who ar e two years old or who have outgrown their rear -facing c[...]

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    W ARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward-facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward-f[...]

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    retractor . For additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”. The chart below defines the seating positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate. Driver Center Passenger CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock First Row N/A N/A ALR Second Row ALR ALR ALR • N/A — Not Applicable • ALR — Automatic Lock[...]

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    around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secur e, try a differ ent seating position. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufactur er ’s directions. W ARNING! When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remov[...]

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    webbing-mounted lower attachments. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the out- board positions only . Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, never install LA TCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchor - age. If you are installing LA TCH-compatible child re- straints in adjacen[...]

  • Page 84

    provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older products. T ether anchorage kits are also available for most older vehicles. Because the lower anchorages are to be intr oduced to passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchor - ages will continue to have features for installa[...]

  • Page 85

    In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily . The tether strap should be routed over the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the r ear of the seatback. Then tighten all three straps as you push[...]

  • Page 86

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

  • Page 87

    SAFETY TIPS T ransporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPOR T P ASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. W ARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather . Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in [...]

  • Page 88

    W ARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. Whenever a change is not[...]

  • Page 89

    Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. Y ou should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Use only flo[...]

  • Page 90

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- jects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control. • If required, mounting posts must be properly installed, if not equipped from the factory . Failure to properly follo[...]

  • Page 91

    UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 9 4 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 9 4 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 95 ▫ Power Mirrors ....................... 9 6 ▫ Outside Mirror — Driver Side ............ 9 7 ▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger Side ..........[...]

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    䡵 V oice Command — If Equipped ........... 1 2 9 ▫ V oice Command System Operation ........ 1 2 9 ▫ Commands ........................ 1 3 0 ▫ V oice T raining ...................... 1 3 4 䡵 Seats .............................. 1 3 4 ▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 1 3 5 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 1 3 6 ?[...]

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    ▫ Instrument Panel Dimming ............. 1 5 2 ▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 1 5 3 䡵 W indshield W ipers And W ashers .......... 1 5 4 ▫ W indshield W iper Operation ............ 1 5 5 ▫ Intermittent W iper System .............. 1 5 5 ▫ W indshield W ashers .................. 1 5 6 ▫ Mist Feature ........................ 1 5[...]

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    䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 1 7 0 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Expr ess ............ 1 7 1 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 1 7 1 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Expr ess ............. 1 7 1 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 1 7 1 ▫ Pinch Protect Featur e ................. 1 7 2 ▫ V enting Sunroof — Express ......[...]

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    ▫ Cargo T ie-Down Loops ................ 1 8 5 ▫ Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped ....... 1 8 7 䡵 Rear W indow Featur es .................. 1 8 7 ▫ Rear W indow W iper/W asher ............ 1 8 7 ▫ Rear W indow Defr oster ................ 1 8 8 䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 1 8 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR V[...]

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

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    Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glar e from vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the feature on or off by pr essing the button at the base of the mirror . A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button d[...]

  • Page 98

    Power Mirrors The power mirror contr ols are located on the driver ’s door trim panel. T o adjust a mirror , turn the contr ol wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. T ilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirr or to move. When you are finished adjusting the mirr or , turn the control to the center position to prev[...]

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    Outside Mirror — Driver Side Adjust the flat outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror . Outside Mirror — Passenger Side Adjust the convex outside mirror to center on the adja- cent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror . Dri[...]

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    W ARNING! V ehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger 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 passenger side mirro[...]

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    V anity Mirrors — If Equipped T o use the mirror , pull the sun visor down and r otate the mirror cover upwar d. Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass. Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnec[...]

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    • www .jeep.com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your Bluetooth 威 “Hands-Free Pr ofile” mobile [...]

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    V oice Command Button Actual button location may vary with the ra- dio. The individual buttons are described in the “Operation” section. The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth 威 mobile phone. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. Refer to your mobile service provider or the phone manufact[...]

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    example, you can use the compound form voice command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the compound form command into two voice com- mands: “Phonebook” and “New Entry”. Please re- member , the Uconnect™ Phone works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/meters away from y[...]

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    • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” and follow the audible prompts. • Y ou will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. Y ou can enter any four-digit PIN. Y ou will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process. • For[...]

  • Page 106

    • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios. Call By Saying A Name • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Call”. • The system will prompt you to say the name of the person you want to call. • After the “[...]

  • Page 107

    • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., “Home”, “W ork”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- book entry , if desired. • When prompted, r ecite the phone number for the phonebook entry that you are adding. After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, yo[...]

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    • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- loaded, there may be a short delay befor e the latest downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- able for use. • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is down[...]

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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 return to the main menu. “Phonebook Edit Entry” 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 [...]

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    Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Phonebook Erase All”. • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted. • No[...]

  • Page 111

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

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    in progr ess. T o go back to the first call, refer to “T oggling Between Calls” in this section. T o combine two calls, refer to “Conference Call” in this section. Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold T o put a call on hold, press the button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. T o bring the call back from hold,[...]

  • Page 113

    Call T ermination T o end a call in progr ess, momentarily press the button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the phone far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically . This is cell phone-dependent. T o bring the call back [...]

  • Page 114

    Uconnect™ Phone Features Language Selection T o change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is using: • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete the language select[...]

  • Page 115

    Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available mobile service and area. • If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. T o do this, press the button and say “Setup”, followed by “Emergency”. • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone c[...]

  • Page 116

    Paging T o learn how to page, refer to “W orking with Automated Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the Uconnect™ Phone. V oice Mail Calling T o learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “W orking with Automated Systems”. W orking With Automated[...]

  • Page 117

    The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry , as tones over the phone. NOTE: • Y ou may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone network configurations. This is normal. • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use [...]

  • Page 118

    Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Y ou can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measur es). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth 威 mobile phone, the audio will be played through yo[...]

  • Page 119

    from your Uconnect™ Phone pair ed mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button and say “T ransfer Call”. Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect™ Phone And Mobile Phone Y our mobile phone can be paired with many dif ferent electronic devices, but can only be actively “connected” with one electronic devic[...]

  • Page 120

    • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (appr oximately within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle. Delete Uconnect™ Phone Paired Mobile Phones • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt a[...]

  • Page 121

    Y ou can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to restor e the factory setting or repeat the wor ds and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For best results, the V oice T raining session should be com- pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedur e may [...]

  • Page 122

    • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make su[...]

  • Page 123

    • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity , echo, and loudness to a large degr ee rely on the phone and network, and not the Uconnect™ Phone. • Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • In a conver[...]

  • Page 124

    Send Messages: Y ou can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. T o send a new message: • Press the button. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “SMS Send” or “Send Message.” • Y ou can either say the message you wish to send or say “List Messages.” There ar e 20 preset messages. T o send a message, press the [...]

  • Page 125

    16. Can this wait? 17. Bye for now 18. When can we meet 19. Send number to call 20. Start without me T urn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF T urning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop the system from announcing the new incoming mes- sages. • Press the button. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup, SMS Inco[...]

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

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    3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125[...]

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

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    V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127[...]

  • Page 130

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

  • Page 131

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

  • Page 132

    If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the V oice Command button, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the V oice Command button while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or change commands. This will become helpful once y[...]

  • Page 133

    3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the V oice Command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for V oice Command is different than the audio system. Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the V oice Command button. Y ou may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main menu. In this mode, y[...]

  • Page 134

    • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Satellite Radio T o switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its spoken number) • “Next Channel” (to select th[...]

  • Page 135

    − “Continue” (to continue recor ding) − “Delete” (to delete the recor ding) • “Play Memos” (to play previously r ecorded memos) — During the playback you may press the V oice Command button to stop playing memos. Y ou proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Repeat” (to repeat a memo) − “Next” (to play the[...]

  • Page 136

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

  • Page 137

    Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with a power driver ’s seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor . Use the switch to move the seat up, down, forward, r earward, or to tilt the seat. W ARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could [...]

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    Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and r earward. Push the seat switch forward or r earward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desir ed position. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or pus[...]

  • Page 139

    If HIGH-level heating is selected, the system automati- cally switches to LOW -level heating and turns one indi- cator light OFF after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. It will turn the heater and the remaining indicator light OFF after an a maximum of 45 minutes of continuous operation. If LOW -level heating is selected, the system [...]

  • Page 140

    While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or r earward. Release the bar once you have reached the desir ed position. Then, using body pressur e, move forward and r earward on the seat to be sur e that the seat adjusters have latched. W ARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while dri[...]

  • Page 141

    Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever , located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height. Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard[...]

  • Page 142

    Driver’s Seatback Recline T o adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desir ed angle and release the lever . T o r eturn the seatback, lift the lever , lean forward and r elease the lever . W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against[...]

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    Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Lever Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141[...]

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    Head Restraints Head restraints ar e designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a r ear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear . W ARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the veh[...]

  • Page 145

    T o raise the head restraint, pull upwar d on the head restraint. T o lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head r estraint. For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backwar d. T o tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forw[...]

  • Page 146

    NOTE: • The head restraints should only be r emoved by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only . If either of the head restraints r equire r emoval, see your autho- rized dealer . • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things T o Know[...]

  • Page 147

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. T o avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se- cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could caus[...]

  • Page 148

    T o raise the seatback, pull the strap forward and lift the seatback into its upright position. W ARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious[...]

  • Page 149

    W ARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only with the vehicle is parked. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T o open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the hoo[...]

  • Page 150

    2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Lift the hood prop r od, clipped to the right side (left side facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into the inner hood surface. Safety Catch Hood Prop Rod 148 [...]

  • Page 151

    CAUTION! T o prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. W ARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the h[...]

  • Page 152

    Headlights And Parking Lights T urn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent to turn on the parking lights. T urn the end of the lever to the second detent to turn on the headlights. Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the ignition [...]

  • Page 153

    NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. T urn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the fr ont and rear turn signal lights. NOTE: If either light remains on [...]

  • Page 154

    light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. Lane Change Assist T ap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn of f. High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever awa[...]

  • Page 155

    Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirr or . Each light is turned on by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light off. The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upwar d, past the second detent. NOTE: T o protect the battery , th[...]

  • Page 156

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND W ASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers ar e operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever . For information on the rear wiper/washer , refer to “Rear W indow Fea- tures” in “Understanding The Featur es Of Y our V ehicle”.[...]

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    Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- tion. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the thir d detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera- tion. Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make [...]

  • Page 158

    downward (counter clockwise) to increase the delay time. The delay can be regulated fr om a maximum of approxi- mately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every second. NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield W ashers T o use the washer , pul[...]

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    TIL T STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downwar d. The tilt control handle is located on the left side of the steering column, below the turn signal lever . Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. W ith one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. P[...]

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    W ARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death. ELECT[...]

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    System can be reactivated by pushing the Electr onic Speed Control ON/OFF button and r esetting the desired vehicle set speed. T o Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. T o turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cr uise Indicator Light will turn off. The system[...]

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    T o Resume Speed T o resume a pr eviously set speed, push the RES (+) button and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h). T o V ary The Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Contr ol is set, you can in- crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button. If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase[...]

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    On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electr onic Speed Control. 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 and have an accident. Do not use Electronic[...]

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    NOTE: HomeLink 威 is disabled when the V ehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active. Before Y ou Begin Programming HomeLink 姞 Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin pr ogramming. For more ef ficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is r ecommended that a new battery be placed in [...]

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    NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink 威 for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or r equire assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or , on the Internet at www .HomeLink.com for information or assistance. Programming A R[...]

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    3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink 威 button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- ter button. 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- cator light. The Homelink 威 indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink 威 has received the fr e- quency signal from the hand-held transmitter . Release b[...]

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    2. Press and hold the desir ed HomeLink 威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. W ithout releasing the button proceed with “Pr ogram- ming A Rolling Code” Step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Programming A Non-Rolling Code For programming Garage Door Openers manufactur ed before 199[...]

  • Page 168

    Reprogramming A Single HomeLink 威 Button T o repr ogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desir ed HomeLink 威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. W ithout releasing the button proc[...]

  • Page 169

    4. W atch for the HomeLink 威 indicator to change flash rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door may open and close while you are pr ogramming. 5. Press and hold the pr ogrammed HomeLink 威 button and observe the indicator light. • If the indicator light stays on constantly [...]

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    Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle. T o do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased. The HomeLink 威 Universal T ransceiver is disabled when the V ehicle Security Alarm is[...]

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

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    POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located in the r eading light. W ARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury [...]

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    Opening Sunroof — Express Press the switch r earward and r elease it within one-half second and the sunroof will open automatically fr om any position. The sunroof will open fully and stop automati- cally . This is called “Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Opening Sunroof ?[...]

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    Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstr uction in the opening of the sunroof during Expr ess Close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunr oof is detected, the sunroof will automatically r etract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forwar d and release to Expr ess Close. NOTE: Pinch protec[...]

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

  • Page 176

    NOTE: T o ensure pr oper operation a MOP AR 威 knob and element must be used. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 W atts (13 Amps) at 12 V olts. If the 160 W att (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only . Do not insert any othe[...]

  • Page 177

    W ARNING! T o avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 V olt outlet. • 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 accessori[...]

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    POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 1 15 V olt (150 W att) AC power inverter is located on the front of the center console for added convenience. 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 exceed this power limit, a[...]

  • Page 179

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

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    CUPHOLDERS Y our vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There ar e two illuminated cupholders located in the front. There ar e two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. Illuminated Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 178 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

  • Page 181

    STORAGE Glove Compartment And Storage Bin Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel ar e an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. T o open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. 1 — Upper Storage Bin 2 — Lower Glove Compartment Glove Compartment 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179[...]

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    Door Storage The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Front Door Storage Rear Door Storage 180 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    CONSOLE FEA TURES The floor console contains both an upper and lower storage compartment. T o open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open. T o open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- ment and lift the lid open. Up[...]

  • Page 184

    W ARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury . CARGO AREA FEA TURES Cargo Light/Removable Se[...]

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    Cargo Cover The cargo ar ea trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining r ear seat. T o install the Cargo Cover , insert either end of the cover into one of the two notches located in the rear trim panels. W ith one of the cover ends installed, push inwar d on the opposite end and insta[...]

  • Page 186

    Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide the rear cover posts into the guides located on both sides of the rear trim panel. W ARNING! In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury . It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the pa[...]

  • Page 187

    Removable Load Floor The cargo ar ea load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water . Cargo Tie-Down Loops There ar e four D-rings installed in the cargo ar ea for securing cargo. Cargo Load Floor D-Rings 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185[...]

  • Page 188

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

  • Page 189

    Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down off the trim panel to face r earward, for tailgating and other activities. REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Rear Window Wiper/W asher The rear wiper/washer is contr olled by a rotary switch located on the center portion of the control lever . The control lever is located[...]

  • Page 190

    Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode only . Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear washer . The washer pump and the wiper will continue to operate as long as the switch is held (for a maxim[...]

  • Page 191

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window . Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window . Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water . • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra[...]

  • Page 192

    NOTE: • T o help control wind noise when the cr ossbars are not in use, place the front cr ossbar in the first detent from the front of the vehicle and the r ear crossbar in the second detent from the r ear of the vehicle. • If the rear cr ossbar (or any metallic object) is placed over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may experien[...]

  • Page 193

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal area should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle. • T ravel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. W ind forces, due to natural causes or [...]

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    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Featur es ............... 1 9 6 䡵 Instrument Cluster .................... 1 9 7 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 1 9 8 䡵 Mini-T rip Computer — If Equipped ........ 2 1 1 ▫ Control Buttons ..................... 2 1 2 䡵 Electronic V ehicle Information Center [...]

  • Page 196

    䡵 Media Center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 2 2 4 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 2 2 4 ▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play , DVD-V ideo) . . . 232 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ....... 2 3 4 ▫ List Button (Disc Mode For M[...]

  • Page 197

    䡵 Media Center 130 W ith Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 2 5 2 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 2 5 2 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play ................. 2 5 8 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 2 6 0 ▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 2 6 3 ▫ Info Button[...]

  • Page 198

    INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Storage Bin 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 2 — Demisters 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Hazard W arning Flasher 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Climate Controls 1 1 — ESC OFF Switch – If Equipped 4 — Radio 8 — Power Outlet 12 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 196 UNDERST AND[...]

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    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 197[...]

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

  • Page 201

    on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer . 4. Oil Pressur e W arning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressur e. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine a[...]

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    NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 9. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that the high beam head- lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forwar d to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward yourself (normal position) to return to low beam. 10. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Ligh[...]

  • Page 203

    12. T achometer The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions-per -minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. Before r eaching the red ar ea, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 13. Engine T emperatur e W arning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and [...]

  • Page 204

    booster , the ABS pump will r un when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. The dual brake system provides a r eserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake W arning Light, which will turn on wh[...]

  • Page 205

    The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 15. T ransmission T emperature W arning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is r unning hot. [...]

  • Page 206

    The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather , up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer . It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull over an[...]

  • Page 207

    20. Shift Lever Indicator The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster . It displays the gear position of the automatic transmission. NOTE: Y ou must apply the brakes before shifting fr om P ARK. 21. Odometer/T rip Odometer Display Reset Button Press this button to change the display fr om odometer to either of the two [...]

  • Page 208

    reduces fuel ef ficiency and tire tr ead life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability . Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tir e pressur e, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS l[...]

  • Page 209

    23. Odometer Display / T rip Odometer Display This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has been driven. NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations r equire that upon trans- fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your odometer needs to be repair ed or serviced, the re[...]

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    “gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display area. T ighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn of f the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. LoW tirE When tire pr essure is low , the odometer display will toggle between LoW and tirE for thr[...]

  • Page 211

    25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II that monitors emissions, engine, and automatic trans- mission control systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the light does not come on when turning the key from[...]

  • Page 212

    26. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans- mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE position (Off-Road Mode). 27. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on. 28. Electronic Stability Contr ol (ESC[...]

  • Page 213

    • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON, even if it was turned off pr eviously . • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. 30. 4WD! W arning Light This light monitor[...]

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    Control Buttons STEP Button Press the STEP button located on the steering wheel to scroll thr ough sub menus (i.e., T emperature, T rip Func- tions: Odometer , T rip A, T rip B). RESET Button T o reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then press and hold the RESET button located on the steering wheel. The following di[...]

  • Page 215

    ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver -interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster . The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • V ehicle Information W arning Message Displays • Personal Settings (Customer-Pr ogrammable Fe[...]

  • Page 216

    The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: MENU Button Press and r elease the MENU button to scroll through the main menus (Fuel Economy , W arn- ings, T imer , Units, System, Personal Settings) or to exit sub-menus. COMP ASS Button Press and r elease the COMP ASS button to di[...]

  • Page 217

    DOWN Button Press and r elease the DOWN button to scroll downward thr ough the sub-menus. When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • T urn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime after 1 mile (1.6 km) of distance travelled) • Left Front T urn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Left Rear T urn Si[...]

  • Page 218

    • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault • Key In Ignition • Low T ir e • Low T ir e Pressure Display for Pr emium TPM System • Service TPM System Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped Oil Change Required Y our vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Chan[...]

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    NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary r epeat this procedur e. EVIC Functions • Compass/T emperature/Audio • A verage Fuel Economy • Distance T o Empty (DTE) • Elapsed T ime • T ir e Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings T o Reset The Displ[...]

  • Page 220

    Distance T o Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy , according to the current fuel tank level. This is not resettable. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading wi[...]

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    Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) This allows the driver to set and recall featur es when the transmission is in P ARK (automatic transmission) or the vehicle is stopped (manual transmission). Press and r elease the MENU or DOWN buttons until “Personal Settings” is displayed in the EVIC then press the SELECT button. Use the SEL[...]

  • Page 222

    RKE Unlock Driver’s Door 1st When Driver’s Door 1st is selected only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button and requir e a second press to unlock the r emaining locked doors. When Re- mote Unlock All Doors is selected, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of the [...]

  • Page 223

    either front vehicle door will cancel this featur e. Press and hold the SELECT button when in this display until “OFF”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make your selection. Illuminated Approach When this feature is selected the headlights will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors ar e unlocked usin[...]

  • Page 224

    metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally . NOTE: A good calibration requir es a level surface and an environment fr ee from lar ge metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, undergr ound cables, railroad tracks, etc. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erra[...]

  • Page 225

    NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the top of the right rear quarter window . This is where the compass sensor is located. 1. T urn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the COMP ASS button for appr oxi- mately two seconds. 3. Press the DOWN button until “Compass V ariance” message and the last variance zone number displays i[...]

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    MEDIA CENTER 230 (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/VOL[...]

  • Page 227

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

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

  • Page 229

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

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

  • Page 231

    • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote contr ol 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 232

    • 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 press 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 thr ough the[...]

  • Page 233

    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[...]

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

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    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) wher e the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE W AIT and prompt when to INSER T DISC. After the radio displays ⬙ INSER T DISC, ⬙ inse[...]

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    SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the SCAN button to scan thr ough 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 Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r el[...]

  • Page 237

    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 ⬙ . ⬙[...]

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

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    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 control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the sel[...]

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    SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the TIME button to change the display fr om 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 [...]

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    Macrovision This product incorporates copyright pr otection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyright pr otection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only , unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engine[...]

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    2. Y our V ehicle Identification Number . T o access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: ESN/SID Access W ith the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will [...]

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    Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position to operate the radio. SEEK Buttons Press and r elease the SEEK buttons to search for the next channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to t[...]

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    or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type. By pressing 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 a[...]

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    Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NA V — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate. Refer to your Uconnect™ Multimedia RHR, RER, RBZ or RHB user’s man[...]

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    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 contr ol turns conti[...]

  • Page 247

    4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Pr ess the TUNE/SCROLL contr ol 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 Forwar d) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next fr equency in the direction of the arr ows. This feature oper[...]

  • Page 248

    Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. AM/FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are 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 displ[...]

  • Page 249

    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), rewritable compact discs (CD-R W), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 [...]

  • Page 250

    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 r emoved, 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 251

    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 pr ovide 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 . N[...]

  • Page 252

    • 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 253

    Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pr o 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 more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by th[...]

  • Page 254

    TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day . The time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is OFF). MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SA TELLITE RADIO (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The [...]

  • Page 255

    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 contr ol turns continuously (360 degrees) in either dir ection without stopping. T urning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right incr eases[...]

  • Page 256

    If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped W ith Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio screen. TIME Button Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time and radio frequency . Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust[...]

  • Page 257

    TUNE Control T urn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the fr equency . Setting the T one, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL contr ol knob to the right or left to increase or decr ease the bass tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SC[...]

  • Page 258

    T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following format types: Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display No program type or undefined 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 Personality Pers[...]

  • Page 259

    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 station. SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by t[...]

  • Page 260

    Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM stations). DISC/AUX Button Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode. Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD[...]

  • Page 261

    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. • The RES Media Center is a single CD player . Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded. EJECT Button[...]

  • Page 262

    R W/FF Press and hold FF (Fast Forwar d) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is r eleased or R W 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 activa[...]

  • Page 263

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

  • Page 264

    rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Fre- quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 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[...]

  • Page 265

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

  • Page 266

    TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display to time of day . The time of day will display for five seconds (when the ignition is OFF). Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-r eceiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subs[...]

  • Page 267

    using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Sirius ID number will display . The Sirius ID number display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode Press the SA T button until ⬙ SA T ⬙ appears in[...]

  • Page 268

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

  • Page 269

    T oggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music type. By pressing 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 [...]

  • Page 270

    Every time a preset button is used, a corr esponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations). Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped) Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The Features Of Y our V ehicle”. iPod[...]

  • Page 271

    Connecting The iPod 姞 Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod 威 or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port which is located in the center console or glove compart- ment. Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod 威 /USB/MP3 control system (iPod 威 or external U[...]

  • Page 272

    • The audio device can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play , Browse, and List the iPod 威 contents. • The audio device battery charges when plugged into the USB/AUX connector (if supported by the specific audio device) Controlling The iPod 姞 Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons T o get into the iPod 威 /USB/MP3 control mode [...]

  • Page 273

    • A single press backward << RW or forwar d FF >> will jump backward or forwar d respectively , for five seconds. • Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the previous or next track. Pr essing the SEEK >> button during play mode will jump to the next track in the list, or press the VR button and say ⬙ Nex[...]

  • Page 274

    List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described below , will bring up List mode. List mode enables scrolling thr ough the list of menus and tracks on the audio device. • TUNE control knob: The TUNE contr ol knob functions in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device or external USB device. • T urning i[...]

  • Page 275

    • Pressing a PRESET button will display the curr ent list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line. • T o exit List mode without selecting a track, press the same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode . • LIST button: The LIST button will display the top level menu of the iPod 威 or external USB device. T urn [...]

  • Page 276

    Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) Music can be streamed fr om your cellular phone to the Uconnect™ phone system. Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons T o get into the BTSA mode, pr ess either “AUX” button on the radio or press the VR button and say “Bluetooth Streaming Audio”. Play Mode When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can st[...]

  • Page 277

    STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system contr ols are located on the r ear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right-hand control is a r ocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the r ocker switch will incre[...]

  • Page 278

    The button located in the center of the left-hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pr o- grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of the[...]

  • Page 279

    NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair , moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. T ry a known good disc before considering disc player service. RADIO OPERA TION AND MOBILE PHONES Under certain conditions, the mobile phone [...]

  • Page 280

    Blower Control Rotate this control to r egulate the amount of air forced thr ough the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right fr om the “O” (OFF) position. There ar e seven blower speeds. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote [...]

  • Page 281

    Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to choose fr om sev- eral patterns of air distribution. Y ou can select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols on the con- trol, or a blend of two of these modes. The closer the setting is to a particular symbol, the more air distribution you receive fr om that mode. Panel Air is directed[...]

  • Page 282

    Defrost Air is directed thr ough the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- shield and side window defrosting. NOTE: • The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This d[...]

  • Page 283

    • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- ing the mode control selection. • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position, the recir culation feature will be cancelled. Air Conditioning Control Press this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning system is engaged. Rotating th[...]

  • Page 284

    Automatic T emperature Control (A TC) — If Equipped The Automatic T emperature Contr ol system automati- cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger . Automatic Operation Operation of the system is quite simple. 1. T urn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the Blower Contr[...]

  • Page 285

    Y ou will experience the greatest ef ficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically . Selecting the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake. The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person is 72°F (22°C); however , this may vary . NOTE: • The[...]

  • Page 286

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

  • Page 287

    UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 285[...]

  • Page 288

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

  • Page 289

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

  • Page 290

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

  • Page 291

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

  • Page 292

    Control Setting Suggestions for V arious W eather Conditions 290 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

  • Page 293

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 2 9 5 ▫ Manual T ransmission – If Equipped ....... 2 9 5 ▫ Automatic T ransmission – If Equipped ..... 2 9 6 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 2 9 6 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below –20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) ............... 2 9 7 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Sta[...]

  • Page 294

    䡵 AutoStick 威 .......................... 3 0 8 ▫ Operation ......................... 3 0 8 ▫ General Information .................. 3 0 9 䡵 Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped . . 309 䡵 On-Road Driving T ips .................. 3 1 0 䡵 Off-Road Driving T ips .................. 3 1 0 ▫ When T o Use Low (L Off-Road) W ith The 4W[...]

  • Page 295

    ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC Off Indicator Light ............ 3 3 5 䡵 T ir e Safety Information ................. 3 3 7 ▫ T ir e Markings ....................... 3 3 7 ▫ T ir e Identification Number (TIN) ......... 3 4 0 ▫ T ir e T erminology And Definitions ......... 3 4 1 ▫ T ir e Loading And T ire Pressur e ..[...]

  • Page 296

    ▫ General Information .................. 3 6 6 䡵 Fuel Requirements ..................... 3 6 7 ▫ 2.0L And 2.4L Engine ................. 3 6 7 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 3 6 7 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 3 6 8 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel V ehicles ...... 3 6 8 ▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 3 6 9 ?[...]

  • Page 297

    ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. W ARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into P ARK, and re- move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never [...]

  • Page 298

    Automatic T ransmission – If Equipped The shift lever must be in the P ARK or NEUTRAL position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear . NOTE: Y ou must press the brake pedal befor e shifting out of P ARK. T ip Start Do not press the accelerator . T urn the ignition switch to the ST ART position and r[...]

  • Page 299

    Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ⫺ 29°C) T o ensure r eliable 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 If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” and “Extreme Cold W ea[...]

  • Page 300

    ENGINE BLOCK HEA TER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather . Connect the cord to a standard 1 10-1 15 V olt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, thr ee-wire extension cor d. The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. W[...]

  • Page 301

    Use each gear in numerical order , do not skip a gear . Be sure the transmission is in first gear , (not third), when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can result fr om starting in third gear . For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, fifth[...]

  • Page 302

    Manual T ransmission Recommended Shift Speeds Units in mph (km/h) Engine Size Accel- eration Rate 1t o2 2t o3 3t o4 4t o5 All Engines Accel 14 (23) 23 (37) 29 (47) 45 (72) Cruise 12 (19) 18 (29) 25 (40) 32 (52) Downshifting Proper downshifting will impr ove fuel economy and prolong engine life. CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshif[...]

  • Page 303

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not shift between P ARK, REVERSE, NEU- TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear , make sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal. NOTE: Y ou must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of P ARK. W ARNING! • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure tho[...]

  • Page 304

    Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- lock which requir es the shift lever to be placed in P ARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ OFF position. The key fob can only be removed fr om the ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position, and once removed, the shift lever is loc[...]

  • Page 305

    transmission gear ratios, and will display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. P ARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use P ARK whi[...]

  • Page 306

    W ARNING! • Never use the P ARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. • Y our vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not completely in P ARK. Check by trying to move the shift lever rearward (with the brake [...]

  • Page 307

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into P ARK, and remove the ignition key . Once the key is removed, the shift lever i[...]

  • Page 308

    CAUTION! (Continued) • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P ARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can damage the drivetrain. The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the shift lever into the P ARK position: • When shifting into P ARK, move the shift lever all the way forward and to the left until [...]

  • Page 309

    CAUTION! T owing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result in severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recre- ational T owing” in “Starting And Operating” and “T owing A Disabled V ehicle” in What T o Do In Emergencies” for further information. DRIVE This range should be used for m[...]

  • Page 310

    AUTOSTICK 姞 AutoStick 威 is a driver-interactive transmission that of fers six manual ratio changes to provide you with mor e control. AutoStick 威 allows you to maximize engine brak- ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provide you with mor e control during passing, c[...]

  • Page 311

    • When heavy Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) applica- tion is detected General Information • If a ratio other than first is selected and the vehicle is brought to a stop, the transmission contr ol logic will automatically select the first gear ratio. • If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to the rev limit, the transmission will [...]

  • Page 312

    traction surfaces, activate the “4WD LOCK” switch by pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center coupling allowing more tor que to be sent to the rear wheels. The “4WD Indicator Light” will come on in the cluster . This can be done on the fly , at any vehicle speed. T o deactivate, simply pull on the switch one more time. The “4W[...]

  • Page 313

    you will need to use your own good judgment on what is safe and what is not. When on a trail, you should always be looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in terrain. The key is to plan your future driving r oute while remembering what you ar e currently driving over . CAUTION! Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible mat[...]

  • Page 314

    Driving In Snow , Mud And Sand There is a drastic r eduction in traction when driving in snow , mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to steering, acceleration and braking inputs. Therefor e, you should accelerate slowly , leave greater stopping distances and avoid abrupt vehicle maneuvers. Y ou want to keep a slow constant steady pace. [...]

  • Page 315

    Sand Soft sand is very difficult to travel thr ough with full tire pressur e. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop. The key to driving in soft sand is using the appropriate tir e pressur e, accelerating slowly , avoiding abrupt maneu- vers and maintaining the vehicle’s momentum. If you are g[...]

  • Page 316

    is on the hill side trail. Is the trail straight up and down? What is on top and the other side? Are ther e ruts, rocks, branches or other obstacles on the path? Can you safely recover the vehicle if something goes wr ong? If every- thing looks good and you feel confident, then you should use low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD LOCK engaged and proceed w[...]

  • Page 317

    controlled descent? Are there obstacles? Is it a straight descent? Is there plenty of distance at the base of the hill to regain contr ol if the vehicle descends to fast? If you feel confident in your ability to proceed then make sur e you are in low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD LOCK engaged and proceed with caution. Allow engine and hill descent brak[...]

  • Page 318

    W ARNING! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. T o do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result in severe injury . Always back carefully straight down a hill in REVERSE gear . Never back down a hill in NEUTRAL using only the vehicle bra[...]

  • Page 319

    CAUTION! W ater ingestion into the transaxle, transfer case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too fast or through too deep of water . W ater can cause permanent damage to engine, driveline or other vehicle components and your brakes will be less effective once wet and/or muddy . Before Y ou Cross Any T ype Of W ater As you approach[...]

  • Page 320

    After Driving Off-Road Off-r oad operation puts more str ess on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going of f-road, it is always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken car e of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires,[...]

  • Page 321

    • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation. POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and incr eased ease of maneuve[...]

  • Page 322

    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 the power steering pump may occur . Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not requir ed. The fluid sh[...]

  • Page 323

    If necessary , add fluid to restore to the pr oper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid fr om all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. P ARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sur e that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be [...]

  • Page 324

    NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear , the “Brake W arning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver . Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle. • This light only shows that the parking brake is ap- plied. It does[...]

  • Page 325

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or injury . Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in P ARK, a manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear . Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . CAUTION! If the Brake System[...]

  • Page 326

    malfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the brake fluid in the master cylinder drops, the “Brake W arning Light” will light. W ARNING! Driving a vehicle with the “Brake W arning Light” on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per - formance or vehicle stability during braking may occur . It will take you longer to stop the v[...]

  • Page 327

    W ARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. The “ABS W arning Light” monitors the ABS System. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as [...]

  • Page 328

    ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- clude ice, snow , gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops. Y ou may also experience the following when the brake system goes into anti-lock mode: • the ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a short time after the[...]

  • Page 329

    Assist (HSA), and Electronic Stability Contr ol (ESC). All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and ar e commonly referr ed to as ESC. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system controls hydraulic brake p[...]

  • Page 330

    W ARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user ’ s safety or the safety of others. 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 [...]

  • Page 331

    NOTE: Anytime the ESC system is in the “Full Off” mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this section for a complete explanation of the available ESC modes. W ARNING! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or roll over may occur .[...]

  • Page 332

    Off” button for five seconds. Refer to “Electr onic Stability Control (ESC)” in this section of the manual. HDC operation can be overridden with brake application to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed. Conversely , if more speed is desired during HDC contr ol, the accelerator pedal will increase vehicle speed like normal. When [...]

  • Page 333

    HSA Activation Criteria The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate: • V ehicle must be stopped. • V ehicle must be on a 7% grade or greater hill. • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). W ARNING! There may be situation[...]

  • Page 334

    5. Release the clutch pedal. 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. 7. Press the “ESC Of f” switch (located in the lower switch bank below the climate controls) four times within 20 seconds. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” should turn on and turn off two times. 8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center an[...]

  • Page 335

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

  • Page 336

    in deep snow , sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is requir ed to gain traction. T o turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Of f” switch. This will restor e the normal “ESC On” mode of operation. NOTE: T o improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep [...]

  • Page 337

    “ESC Off” message will appear in the odometer . Press and release the T rip Odometer button located on the instrument cluster to clear this message. In this mode, ESC is turned off until the vehicle r eaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At 35 mph (56 km/h) the system returns to “Partial Of f” mode, as described above. When the vehicle speed[...]

  • Page 338

    Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corr[...]

  • Page 339

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

  • Page 340

    compact spare tir es have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- ample: T145/80D18 103M. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards and it begins with the tir e diameter molded into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 L T . T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Pas[...]

  • Page 341

    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 342

    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 343

    Tire T erminology And Definitions T erm Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door . Cold T ire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pr essure is defined as the tir e pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitti[...]

  • Page 344

    Tire Loading And Tire Pressure T ire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tir e inflation pressur e is listed on the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door . T ire And Loading Information Placard T ire Placard Location T ire and Loading Information Placard 342 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

  • Page 345

    This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pr essures for the fr ont, rear , and spare tir es. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacit[...]

  • Page 346

    3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. 4. The resulting figur e equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load c[...]

  • Page 347

    ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 345[...]

  • Page 348

    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 pressur e is essential to the safe and satisfactory [...]

  • Page 349

    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 pr essures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tir e tread. These ab[...]

  • Page 350

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

  • Page 351

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

  • Page 352

    vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an authorized tire dealer for the r ecommended tire r otation pattern. If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- ment tire and wheel as a spar e, a non-matching tempo- rary emergency use spar e may be equipped with your vehicle. T emporary use spares ar e engineered to be used only wit[...]

  • Page 353

    W ARNING! Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only . W ith these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). T emporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare. Failure to do s[...]

  • Page 354

    W ARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only . In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. W ith this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on your T ire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’ s si[...]

  • Page 355

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

  • Page 356

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

  • Page 357

    W ARNING! (Continued) • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could result in tire overloading and failure. Y ou could lose control and have a collision. • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can[...]

  • Page 358

    Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pr essures. While [...]

  • Page 359

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The T ir e Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pr essure based on the vehicle r ecom- mended cold placard pr essure. The tire pr essure will vary with temperatur e by about 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decr eases, the tire [...]

  • Page 360

    The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressur e as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tir e pressur e is at or above the recommended cold placard pr essure. Once the low tir e pressure warn- ing (T ir e Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light) illuminates, you must increase the tir e pressur e to the recommend[...]

  • Page 361

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

  • Page 362

    • Seasonal temperature changes will af fect tire pr essure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pr essure in the tire. Base System This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the instrument cluster . The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tir e pressur e lev- els. Sensors, mounted to each wh[...]

  • Page 363

    Check TPMS W arnings The T ir e Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and r emain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat pr oviding the system fault still exists. The T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light wil[...]

  • Page 364

    4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the T ir e Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then r emain on solid. 5. Once you repair or r eplace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spar e tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the T ire P[...]

  • Page 365

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

  • Page 366

    the graphic display of the pressur e value(s) will stop flashing, and the T ir e Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the updated tire pr essure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. Service TPMS Message The T ir e Pressure Monitoring T elltale Lig[...]

  • Page 367

    will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with 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. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel[...]

  • Page 368

    3. However , after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the T ir e Pressure Moni- toring T elltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will display a “SER VICE TPM SYSTEM” message for a mini- mum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pre[...]

  • Page 369

    FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.0L And 2.4L Engine This engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and pr ovide excellent fuel economy and performance when us- ing high-quality unleaded “regular” gaso- line having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not r ecommended, as it will not provide any benefit over r egular gasoline i[...]

  • Page 370

    Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. CAUTION! DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability prob- lems, damage critical f[...]

  • Page 371

    • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) More extensive r epairs 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 gasoline of the same octane numb[...]

  • Page 372

    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 373

    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 liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other po[...]

  • Page 374

    CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler 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 “[...]

  • Page 375

    Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP” message will be displayed in the Odometer/T rip Odom- eter in the instrument cluster . Refer to “Instrument Cluster Description” in “Understanding Y our Instrument Panel” for further information[...]

  • Page 376

    Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver , passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. T ire Size The tire size on the V ehicle Certification Label repr esents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tir es must be equal [...]

  • Page 377

    Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR. Loading T o load your vehicle properly , first figure out its empty weight. Store heavier items down low and be sur e you distribute their weight as evenly as possible. Stow all loose item[...]

  • Page 378

    exceed the GVWR. Refer to “V ehicle Loading/V ehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. Gross T railer W eight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operat[...]

  • Page 379

    Frontal Area The frontal ar ea is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer . T railer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any[...]

  • Page 380

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

  • Page 381

    T railer T owing Weights (Maximum T railer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/T ransmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T ongue Wt. (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 s[...]

  • Page 382

    T railer And T ongue W eight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer . This places 10% to 15% of the Gross T railer W eight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely fr om side-to- side which will cause loss of control [...]

  • Page 383

    NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “T ir e and Loading Information Placard” in “T ire Safety Information” for the maximum comb[...]

  • Page 384

    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 a collision. • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer , do[...]

  • Page 385

    T owing Requirements – T ires − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tir e. − Proper tir e inflation pressur es are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “T ir es – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- ating” for proper tir e inflation procedur es. − Check the trai[...]

  • Page 386

    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 hydraulic brake lines. [...]

  • Page 387

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

  • Page 388

    T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away fr om heavy traffic. Manual T ransmission – If Equipped If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage. Automatic T ransmission – If Equipped The automatic [...]

  • Page 389

    RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOT ORHOME, ETC.) T owing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Manual T ransmission Automatic T ransmission Flat T ow None • T ransmission in NEUTRAL • Key in ACC NOT ALLOWED Dolly T ow Front NOT ALLOWED OK (FWD Only) Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED On T railer All OK OK 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 387[...]

  • Page 390

    NOTE: V ehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recr eationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmis- sion is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position. CAUTION! • Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If [...]

  • Page 391

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

  • Page 392

    HAZARD W ARNING FLASHERS The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazar d W arning flasher . When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency . Pr ess the switch a second time to turn off the Hazar[...]

  • Page 393

    CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle. T urn off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red[...]

  • Page 394

    JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING W ARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough of f the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be[...]

  • Page 395

    Jack Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo ar ea. Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tir e is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo ar ea. Spare T ire Removal Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or[...]

  • Page 396

    5. T urn OFF the ignition. 6. Block both the front and r ear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tir e, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking Instructions W ARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnin[...]

  • Page 397

    W ARNING! (Continued) • If working on or near a roadway , be extremely careful of motor traffic. • T o assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground. CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instruc[...]

  • Page 398

    NOTE: Refer to “T ir es — General Information” in “Starting And Operating” for further information about the spare tir e, it’s use, and operation. 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench fr om the spare wheel as an assembly . T urn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and r emove the wrench fr om the jack assembly . 2.[...]

  • Page 399

    For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body . Do not raise the vehicle until you are sur e the jack is securely engaged. 3. T urn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right unt[...]

  • Page 400

    5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers, where applicable, of f the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. W ARNING! T o avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered[...]

  • Page 401

    NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts. When reinstalling the original wheel, pr op- erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts. 6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the en[...]

  • Page 402

    Road Tire Installation V ehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tir e on the axle. 2. T o ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the [...]

  • Page 403

    3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover . 4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. W ARNING! T o avoid the[...]

  • Page 404

    W ARNING! T o avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury . 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench whil[...]

  • Page 405

    CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 V olts or damage to the battery , starter motor , alternator or electrical system may occur . W ARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury . Preparations For [...]

  • Page 406

    W ARNING! • T ake care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. Y ou can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. Y ou could be seriously injured. • Batteries contain su[...]

  • Page 407

    3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery , park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF . W ARNING! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result. Jump-Starting Procedure W ARNING! Failure to follow this [...]

  • Page 408

    4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away fr om the battery and the fuel injection system. W ARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery . The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode[...]

  • Page 409

    CAUTION! Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’ s battery , even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually , if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’ s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE I[...]

  • Page 410

    CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- tween DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 1st gear and Reverse (with manual transmission), do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result. • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and [...]

  • Page 411

    3. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position without starting the engine (engine OFF). 4. Press and maintain firm pr essure on the brake pedal. 5. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, push and hold the override release lever forwar d. 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 8. Rei[...]

  • Page 412

    TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE T owing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION Flat T ow NONE NOT ALLOWED T ransmission in NEU- TRAL Wheel Lift or Dolly T ow Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Front FWD Models ONL Y FWD Models ONL Y Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD 410 WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES[...]

  • Page 413

    With Ignition Key Automatic T ransmission • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated or on a flatbed tr uck (all four wheels OFF the ground). • Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles must be towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF the gr ound). CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic tr[...]

  • Page 414

    If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever Override” in “What T o Do In Emergencies” for instr uc- tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the P ARK position for towing. CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions could result in dam- age to your vehicle: • Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. [...]

  • Page 415

    MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.0L ............. 4 1 5 䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L ............. 4 1 6 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 4 1 7 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 4 1 7 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 4 1 8 䡵 Replacement Part[...]

  • Page 416

    ▫ Exhaust System ..................... 4 2 9 ▫ Cooling System ..................... 4 3 2 ▫ Brake System ....................... 4 3 7 ▫ Automatic T ransmission (CVT) – If Equipped .................. 4 4 0 ▫ Manual T ransmission – If Equipped ....... 4 4 1 ▫ Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – A WD/4WD Models Only ....................... [...]

  • Page 417

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 415[...]

  • Page 418

    ENGINE COMP ARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 416 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

  • Page 419

    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 ar e operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as wel[...]

  • Page 420

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

  • Page 421

    4. 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 422

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

  • Page 423

    CAUTION! (Continued) • Y our vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air condi- tioning. Such damage is not covered [...]

  • Page 424

    CAUTION! Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil. Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to[...]

  • Page 425

    CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Engine Oil V iscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 5W -20 engine oil is r ecommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil impr oves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy . Y ou[...]

  • Page 426

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

  • Page 427

    Maintenance-Free Battery Y our vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery . Y ou will never have to add water , nor is periodic main- tenance requir ed. W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when[...]

  • Page 428

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

  • Page 429

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

  • Page 430

    hood latching components to ensure pr oper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year , preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOP AR 威 Lo[...]

  • Page 431

    When refilling the washer fluid r eservoir , take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. T o prevent fr eeze-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 inform[...]

  • Page 432

    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, refer to “Safety T ips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things T o Know Before Starting Y our V ehicle” for further information. • A hot exhaust sy[...]

  • Page 433

    Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance. However , it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assur e proper catalyst operation and pr event possible catalyst damage. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. In [...]

  • Page 434

    Cooling System W ARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the ON position. • Y ou or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or steam from your radiator . If you se[...]

  • Page 435

    Selection Of Coolant Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Y our V ehicle” for further information. CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology (HOA T) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion pro- tection. I[...]

  • Page 436

    vehicle. Please review these r ecommendations for using Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology (HOA T) engine coolant (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a minimum solution of 50% recommended MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology), or equivalent, in water should be use[...]

  • Page 437

    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 438

    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 T o Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operati[...]

  • Page 439

    • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean. • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or W inter operation. If replacement is ever necessary , install ONL Y the corr ect type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifr eeze) p[...]

  • Page 440

    when the pads are r eplaced. However , low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission , the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both the brake system and the clutch release system. The two systems are separated in the r eservoir , and a leak in one system will no[...]

  • Page 441

    W ARNING! (Continued) • T o avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container . Keep the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil un[...]

  • Page 442

    Automatic T ransmission (CVT) – If Equipped 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 r ecommended trans- mission fluid which has been formulated with special metal to metal friction coefficient additives to pr ovide the[...]

  • Page 443

    level checked immediately . Operation with incorrect fluid level can cause severe transmission damage. Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance interval. Manual T ransmission – If Equipped Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers r ecommended transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubrican[...]

  • Page 444

    fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary , to maintain the proper level. Frequency Of Fluid Change Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance interval. Power T ransfer Unit (PTU) – A WD/4WD Models Only Lubricant Selecti[...]

  • Page 445

    hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under - body protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corr osion resistance built into your vehicle. What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the r esult of deterioration or removal of pai[...]

  • Page 446

    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 of paint and decals. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose[...]

  • Page 447

    Wheel And Wheel T rim Care • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned r egularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corr osion. • T o remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOP AR 威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner . CAUTION! Do not use sc[...]

  • Page 448

    Interior Care Use MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Use MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery . MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or equivalent is specifically r ecom- mended for leather upholstery . Y our leather upholstery can be best preserved by r egular cleaning with a damp, soft cl[...]

  • Page 449

    Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOP AR 威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner . Never use an abrasive type cleaner . Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right r ear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do not use [...]

  • Page 450

    Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water . Do not remove the seat belts from the car to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth. Replace the sea[...]

  • Page 451

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 3 10 Amp Red Rear Center Brake Light Switch 4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch/ Occupant Classifica- tion Module 5 20 Amp Y ellow T railer T ow – If Equipped 6 10 Amp Red Power Mirror/ Steering Control Sat- ellite Radio/Hands- Free Phone 7 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw 8 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw 9 40 [...]

  • Page 452

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 18 40 Amp Green Auto Shutdown Relay 19 20 Amp Y ellow Radio Amplifiers 20 15 Amp Lt Blue Radio 21 10 Amp Red Intrusion Module/ Siren – If Equipped 22 10 Amp Red Heating, AC/ Compass 23 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown Relay 24 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunroof – If Equipped 25 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror – If [...]

  • Page 453

    Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 33 10 Amp Red J1962 Conn/ Powertrain Control Module 34 30 Amp Pink Antilock BrakeV alve 35 40 Amp Green Antilock Brake Pump 36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp/W asher Control/Smart Glass – If Equipped 37 25 Amp Natural Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped CAUTION! • When installing the IPM cover , it is important[...]

  • Page 454

    VEHICLE STORAGE If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your battery . • Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw). • Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery . • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., [...]

  • Page 455

    BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlamp. 2. Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out at connector . 3. Remove the green connector fr om the back of the bulb by pulling straight back. 4. T wist the bulb to the left. 5. Pull bulb outward fr om assembly . NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. T ake[...]

  • Page 456

    License Lamps 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp fr om the liftgate. 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp This light is an LED assembly . See your authorized dealer for replacement. FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Appro[...]

  • Page 457

    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 (Hy- brid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the r equirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to[...]

  • Page 458

    Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission (CVT) – If Equipped MOP AR 威 CVTF+4 威 Continuously V ariable T ransmission Fluid Manual T ransmission – If Equipped MOP AR 威 A TF+4 威 Automatic T ransmission Fluid or equivalent licensed A TF+4 威 product. Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOP AR 威 Gear & Axle Lu[...]

  • Page 459

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 4 5 8 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 4 6 0 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

  • Page 460

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensur e the best vehicle performance and reliability . More fr equent main- tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driv[...]

  • Page 461

    • 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 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which- ever comes first. Y our authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a sc[...]

  • Page 462

    Once A Month • Check the tire pr essure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as requir ed. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake master cylinder , and power steering and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Ch[...]

  • Page 463

    8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 8,000 miles (13 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 M[...]

  • Page 464

    24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 24,000 miles (39 000 km). ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect exhaust system. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, [...]

  • Page 465

    40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 40,000 miles (65 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 3[...]

  • Page 466

    56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or [...]

  • Page 467

    72,000 Miles (1 17,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 72,000 miles (1 17 000 km). ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect exhaust system. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signatu[...]

  • Page 468

    88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C[...]

  • Page 469

    96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace the spark plugs. ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if nec[...]

  • Page 470

    104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 104,000 miles (169 000 km). ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. Odom[...]

  • Page 471

    120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter .[...]

  • Page 472

    136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 136,000 miles (221 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center 144,000 Miles (234,000 k[...]

  • Page 473

    152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 1 14 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear , even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center 8 M A I N T E N A N C E[...]

  • Page 474

    W ARNING! • Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only 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, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a compone[...]

  • Page 475

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 7 5 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 4 7 5 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 4 7 5 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 4 7 5 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................. 4 7 5 ▫ Chrysl[...]

  • Page 476

    䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ir e Quality Grades ........................ 4 8 1 ▫ T readwear ......................... 4 8 1 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 4 8 1 ▫ T emperature Grades .................. 4 8 2 474 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE[...]

  • Page 477

    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 478

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

  • Page 479

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

  • Page 480

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

  • Page 481

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

  • Page 482

    • Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals pr ovide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, pr oblem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Gr oup LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward lan[...]

  • Page 483

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

  • Page 484

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

  • Page 485

    INDEX 10[...]

  • Page 486

    ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 3 2 4 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 4 3 3 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 7 1 Adding W asher Fluid ..................... 4 2 8 Additives, Fuel ......................... 3 6 9 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 424 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 4 [...]

  • Page 487

    Automatic T ransmission ................ 300,440 Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 4 4 1 Fluid Level Check .................... 4 4 0 Fluid T ype ......................... 4 4 0 Gear Ranges ........................ 3 0 3 Special Additives ..................... 4 4 0 Autostick ............................. 3 0 8 B-Pillar Location ............[...]

  • Page 488

    Cargo Compartment Light ............................. 1 8 2 Luggage Carrier ..................... 1 8 9 Cargo Light ............................ 1 8 2 Cargo Load Floor ........................ 1 8 5 Cargo T ie-Downs ........................ 1 8 5 Cellular Phone ........................ 99,277 Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 4 5 4 Chains[...]

  • Page 489

    Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 454,455 Cooling System ......................... 4 3 2 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 4 3 3 Coolant Level .................... 432,435 Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 4 3 5 Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 4 3 2 Inspection .......................... 4 3 5 Points to Remember .....[...]

  • Page 490

    Electronic Brake Contr ol System ............. 3 2 6 Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 3 2 7 Brake Assist System ................... 3 2 7 Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 3 2 8 T raction Control System ................ 3 2 8 Electronic Speed Contr ol (Cruise Control) ...... 1 5 8 Electronic Stability Contr ol (ESC) ............. 3 [...]

  • Page 491

    Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 4 2 4 Air Conditioning ..................... 2 8 9 Engine Oil ....................... 424,455 Flashers .............................. 3 9 0 Hazard W arning ..................... 3 9 0 T urn Signal .................... 88,199,453 Flooded Engine Starting ................... 2 9 7 Fluid Capacities ........[...]

  • Page 492

    Fuel System Caution ..................... 3 7 2 Fueling ............................... 3 7 1 Fuses ................................ 4 4 8 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 1 6 1 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............ 371,373,417 Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 4 5 4 Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 3 6 7 Gasoline, Ref[...]

  • Page 493

    Hitches T railer T owing ....................... 3 7 8 HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) T ransmitter . . 161 Hood Release .......................... 1 4 7 Ignition ............................... 1 2 K e y ............................... 1 2 Ignition Key Removal ..................... 1 2 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 1 5 Infant Restra[...]

  • Page 494

    Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 3 6 7 Leaks, Fluid ............................ 8 8 Life of T ir es ............................ 3 5 3 Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 3 7 Liftgate W indow W iper/W asher ............. 1 8 7 Light Bulbs .......................... 88,452 Lights .............................. 88,149 Airbag .......[...]

  • Page 495

    V oltage ............................ 1 9 8 W arning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 198 Loading V ehicle ...................... 373,375 Capacities .......................... 3 7 5 T i r e s .............................. 3 4 2 Locks Automatic Door ...................... 3 1 Child Protection ...................... 3 3 Door ..................[...]

  • Page 496

    Outside ............................ 9 7 Rearview ........................... 9 4 V anity ............................. 9 9 Modifications/Alterations, V ehicle ............. 8 Monitor , T ire Pr essure System ............... 3 5 7 Mopar Parts ......................... 419,478 MTBE/ETBE ........................... 3 6 8 Multi-Function Control Lever [...]

  • Page 497

    Paint Care ............................. 4 4 2 Panic Alarm ............................ 2 4 Parking Brake .......................... 3 2 1 Passing Light ........................... 1 5 2 Personal Settings ........................ 2 1 9 Pets .................................. 8 4 Phone, Cellular .......................... 9 9 Phone, Hands-Free (Ucon[...]

  • Page 498

    Reminder , Seat Belt ....................... 5 9 Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 2 0 Security Alarm ....................... 1 8 Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 2 0 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 2 7 5 Remote Starting System .................... 2 6 Replacement Bulbs ....................... 4 5 2 Repla[...]

  • Page 499

    Rear Seat ........................... 4 2 Seats ................................. 1 3 4 Adjustment ......................... 1 3 7 Heated ............................ 1 3 6 Lumbar Support ..................... 1 3 9 Rear Folding ........................ 1 4 5 Rear Folding (Sedan) .................. 1 4 5 Seatback Release ..................... 1 4 0[...]

  • Page 500

    Steering Power .......................... 319,320 T ilt Column ........................ 1 5 7 Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 2 7 5 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ................... 2 7 5 Storage ............................ 179,452 Storage Bin ............................ 1 7 9 Storage, V ehicle ........................[...]

  • Page 501

    Jacking ............................ 3 9 2 Life of T ir es ........................ 3 5 3 Load Capacity .................... 342,343 Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 3 5 7 Pressur e W arning Light ................ 2 0 5 Quality Grading ..................... 4 8 1 Radial ............................ 3 4 9 Replacement .......................[...]

  • Page 502

    T ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 5 T ransmitter , Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 161 T ransporting Pets ........................ 8 4 T read W ear Indicators .................... 3 5 2 T rip Computer .......................... 2 1 1 T rip Odometer .......................... 2 0 7 T rip Odometer Reset Bu[...]

  • Page 503

    Wheel and Wheel T rim .................... 4 4 5 Wheel and Wheel T rim Care ................ 4 4 5 W ind Buf feting ......................... 1 7 2 W indow Fogging ........................ 2 8 9 W indows .............................. 3 5 Power ............................. 3 5 W indshield Defr oster ............. 87,279,280,286 W indshield W asher[...]

  • Page 504

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

  • Page 505

    Chrysler Group LLC 12 MK74 -126-A C 3rd Edition P rinted in U.S.A.[...]