Chrysler PT Cruiser 2008 manual

300 SR T8 OWNER’ S MANUAL 2008 2008 300 SR T8 81-026-0848 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.[...]

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

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

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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 4 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 6 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number ............... 6 䡵 V ehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7 1[...]

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

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

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

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

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

▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag ............ 4 9 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............... 6 2 ▫ Child Restraint ........................ 6 4 䡵 Break-In Recommendations ................. 7 3 䡵 Safety T ips ............................ 7 4 ▫ T ransporting Passengers ................. 7 4 ▫ Lo[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

T urn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter . The time for this feature is pr ogrammable. For details, refer to “T urn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es),” under “Electro[...]

NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic Alarm is activated. However , the exterior lights and horn will remain on. • Y ou may need to be less than 35 ft (1 1 m) from the vehicle when using the transmitter to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emi[...]

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

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , and some mobile or CB radios. REMOTE ST ARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security . The system has a targeted range of [...]

• For security , power window and power sunroof op- eration (if so equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the REMOTE ST AR T mode. • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter . However , the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can r epeat the start sequence fo[...]

T o T urn Off the Engine While in REMOTE ST AR T Mode Press and r elease the REMOTE ST AR T button one time. NOTE: T o avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE ST AR T button for two seconds after receiving a valid REMOTE ST AR T request. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks T o lock each door , push the door L[...]

W ARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death. • Nev[...]

If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you fr om acciden- tally locking the key in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. If a door is open, the key is in the ignition, and the ignition is in the[...]

Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is en- abled 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h) 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or P ARK 4. The driver door is opened 5. The doors were not pr eviously[...]

T o Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door . 2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child lock control and pull it upwar d. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door . NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even th[...]

• For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the door LOCK switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. T o Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door . 2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child lock control and pull it downwar d. 3. Repeat [...]

WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door contr ol all the door windows. There ar e single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. W ARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with t[...]

AUTO-Down Feature The driver door power WINDOW switch and some model passenger door power WINDOW switches have an AUTO-down featur e. Press the WINDOW switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go down automatically . T o open the window part way , press the WINDOW switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to[...]

The power WINDOW switches will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either front door will cancel this featur e. The time for this feature is pr ogrammable. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es),” under “Electronic V e[...]

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

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be r eleased from inside the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK RELEASE Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. NOTE: The transmission must be in P ARK befor e the switch will operate. The trunk lid can be r eleased from outside the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK button on the Rem[...]

TRUNK SAFETY W ARNING W ARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in th[...]

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

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

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

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[...]

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

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

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

Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions ar e equipped with pretensioning devices that ar e designed to remove any slack fr om the seat belts in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight around the occupant in a collision. Pretensioners w[...]

1. W ith all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any position except ON or ST AR T , buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not start the engine. W ait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off and then pr oceed to the next step. NOTE: Y ou must perform the following steps within 60 seconds [...]

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 here a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. How T o Disengage The [...]

W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- tions. Remove and store the extender when not needed. Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehic[...]

The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have differ ent rates of inflation that are based on collision severity . W ARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to open them. Y ou may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional.[...]

NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open to allow airbag deployment. If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat mounted side airbags, they are marked with an SRS label sewn into the outboard side of the seat. W indow Airbag THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 2[...]

W ARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat mounted side airbags, do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the seat airbags; the perfor- mance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury . • If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat [...]

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and younger should ride buck- led up in the rear seat. W ARNING! Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury[...]

8. If your vehicle has supplemental side curtain airbags and/or supplemental front seat mounted side airbags, do not lean against the door , as the airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door . 9. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center . Pho[...]

Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped) • Airbag W arning Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Supplemental Side Curtain Airbags above side win- dows (if equipped) • Supplemental Front Seat Mounted Side Airb[...]

• The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electr onic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the ST AR T or ON positions. These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster , the instru- ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignitio[...]

separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 ms. This is about half of the time that it takes to blink your eyes. The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and fr ont passenger . The driver’s front airbag gas is vented thr ough vent holes in the sides of[...]

seam in the seat’s trim cover and opens into the space between the occupant and the door . The airbag inflates at a very high speed and with enough force to injur e you if you are not belted and seated pr operly , or if items are positioned in the ar ea where the front seat mounted side airbag inflates. This especially applies to children. The fo[...]

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

• As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-pr oduct of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water . For nose or thr oat irrita- ti[...]

Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured because the airbags are 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 passen[...]

Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to recor d up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see the following list) in an event data recor der prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after airbag de[...]

may be released for incorporation in aggr egate crash databases, such as those maintained by the US govern- ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver , ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially . Confidential data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corporation to any [...]

• T raction/stability contr ol status • T ire Pr essure Monitoring System status (if equipped) Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces r equire that small children ride in pr oper restraint systems. This is the law , [...]

Infants and Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that childr en ride rearwar d-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). T wo types of child restraints can be used r earward-facing, infant carriers and convertible child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearwar d-facing in the veh[...]

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

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[...]

LA TCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildren) Y our vehicle’s r ear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LA TCH. The LA TCH system provides for the installation of the child r estraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorage[...]

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

means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some r ear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. Y ou will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so [...]

W ARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Installing Child Restraints Using the V ehicle Seat Belt The passenger seat belts [...]

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

NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. T ra[...]

The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy- conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under which vehicle operations will occur . The recommended viscosity and quality grades is shown in Section 7. CAUTION! Never use Non-[...]

Lock Y our V ehicle Always remove the key fr om the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your own driveway or garage. T ry to park your vehicle in a well-lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of value exposed. Exhaust Gas Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than [...]

W ARNING! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. T o avoid breathing (CO), follow the safety tips below . • If you are required to drive with the trunk open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate c[...]

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 inoper - able. Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside The V ehicle T ires Examine tires for excessive tr ead wea[...]

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UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 M i r r o r s ............................... 8 4 ▫ Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror .......... 8 4 ▫ Outside Mirrors ....................... 8 5 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Featur e — If Equipped .......................... 8 5 ▫ Driver’s-Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer .... 8 6 ?[...]

䡵 V oice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped . . 1 15 ▫ V oice Recognition System (VR) Operation .... 1 1 5 ▫ Commands .......................... 1 1 6 ▫ V o i c e T r a i n i n g ........................ 1 1 9 䡵 Seats ................................ 1 2 0 ▫ Power Seats ......................... 1 2 0 ▫ Power Reclining Seats ....[...]

▫ Lights-On Reminder ................... 1 3 6 ▫ Fog Lights .......................... 1 3 7 ▫ Multifunction Lever ................... 1 3 7 ▫ Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights ..... 1 3 8 ▫ Interior Lights ....................... 1 3 9 䡵 W indshield W ipers And W ashers ............ 1 4 0 ▫ Intermittent W iper System ..............[...]

䡵 Adaptive Cruise Contr ol (ACC) — If Equipped ........................... 1 5 3 ▫ Adaptive Cruise Contr ol (ACC) Operation . . . 155 ▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Contr ol (ACC) . . . 156 ▫ T o Activate .......................... 1 5 6 ▫ T o Set a Desir ed Speed ................. 1 5 7 ▫ T o Cancel ........................... 1 5 8 ?[...]

▫ T r oubleshooting T ips ................... 1 8 3 ▫ General Information ................... 1 8 3 䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............. 1 8 4 ▫ Opening Sunroof - Expr ess .............. 1 8 5 ▫ Closing Sunroof - Expr ess ............... 1 8 5 ▫ Pinch Protect Featur e ................... 1 8 5 ▫ Pinch Protect Override .......[...]

MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare fr om vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn the featur e on or off by pr essing the button at the base of the mirror . A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated. Automatic Dimming Mirror 84 UNDERST A[...]

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

Driver’s-Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare fr om vehicles behind you. Y ou can turn this featur e on or off by pr essing the button at the base of the inside rearview mirr or . Tilt In Reverse Feature The ⬙ T ilt in Reverse ⬙ feature tilts the outside r earview mirrors downwar d whe[...]

After selecting a mirror , move the knob in the same direction you want the mirr or to move. Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirr or position. NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) T ransmitter or the MEMOR Y switch on the driver’s door trim panel to ret[...]

Illuminated V anity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor . T o use the mirror , r otate the sun visor downward and swing the mirror cover upwar d. The light turns on automatically . Closing the mirror cover turns of f the light. HANDS-FREE COMMUNICA TION (UConnect 姞 )— IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an i[...]

NOTE: For UConnect 威 customer support, visit the following websites: • www .chrysler .com/uconnect • www .dodge.com/uconnect • www .jeep.com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 UConnect 威 allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s m[...]

V oice Recognition Button Actual button location may vary with radio. The individual buttons are described in the “Operation” section. The UConnect 威 system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth 威 cellular phone. See the UConnect 威 website for supported phones. If your cellu- lar phone supports a differ ent profile ([...]

• For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. Y ou can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the combined form voice com- mand ⬙ Phonebook New Entry , ⬙ or you can break the combined form command into two v[...]

The following are general phone to UConnect 威 system pairing instructions: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Phone Pairing. ⬙ • When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙ Pair a Phone ⬙ and follow the audible prompts. • Y ou will be asked to say a four -digit Personal[...]

Dial by Saying a Number • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Dial. ⬙ • The system will prompt you to say the number you want to call. • For example, you can say ⬙ 234-567-8901. ⬙ The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. Based on the country [...]

Add Names to Y our UConnect 威 Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook New Entry . ⬙ • When prompted, say the name of the new entry . Use of long names helps the voice recog[...]

Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone. NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth 威 OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are alr eady connected to any system via [...]

⬙ Phonebook Edit ⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number , but you can add ”John Doe’s” work number later using the ⬙ Phonebook Edit ⬙ feature. Delete Entries in the UConnect 威 Phonebook NOTE: Editing phonebook[...]

• After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be deleted. • Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. List All Names in the UConnect 威 Phonebook • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Phonebook List Names. ⬙ • The UConnect 威 system will play the n[...]

the call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in pr ogress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your ce[...]

Conference Call When two calls are in pr ogress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-W ay Calling T o initiate thr ee-way calling, press the “V oice Recogni- tion” button while a call is in progr ess, and make a s[...]

Call Continuation Call continuation is the progr ession of a phone call on the UConnect 威 system after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF . Call continuation functionality avail- able on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After the ignition key is switched to OFF , a call can continue on the UConnect 威 system either u[...]

Emergency Assistance If you are in an emer gency and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area. If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect 威 system is operational, you may reach the emer gency number as follows: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ pro[...]

NOTE: The T owing Assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is pur chased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour “T owing Assistance” cover - age details in the W arranty Information Booklet a[...]

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

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

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

Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the UConnect 威 system. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙ Ready ⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙ Setup Select Phone ⬙ and follow the prompts. • Y ou can also pr ess the “V oice Recognition” button at any [...]

system V oice T raining feature may be used. T o enter this training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: From outside the UConnect 威 mode (e.g., fr om radio mode): • Press and hold the “V oice Recognition” button for five seconds until the session begins, or , • Press the “V oice Recognition” button and say the ⬙ Set[...]

• low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system such as voice [...]

• smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the drivers seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity , echo, and loudness to a large degr ee rely on the phone and network, and not the UConnect 威 system. • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volum[...]

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V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all V oice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1 13 3[...]

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

General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration. VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (V[...]

If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the VR har d-key , listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the VR har d-key while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interr upted and you can add or change commands. This will become helpful once you start to learn the options. NO[...]

3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice recognition system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for VR is differ ent then the audio system. Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR har d-key . Y ou may say MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu. In this mode, you can say the followi[...]

Satellite Radio T o switch to satellite radio mode say SA T or SA TELLITE RADIO. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • CHANNEL NUMBER (to change the channel by its spoken number) • NEXT CHANNEL (to select the next channel) • PREVIOUS CHANNEL (to select the previous chan- nel) • LIST CHANNEL (to hear a list of available chann[...]

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

SEA TS Power Seats The power SEA T switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor . Use this switch to move the driver’s seat up or down, forward or r earward, or to tilt the seat. The passenger’s seat will move up or down, forward or rearwar d. Power SEA T Switch 120 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Programming The Memory Feature T o cr eate a new memory profile, perform the following: NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile fr om memory . 1. Adjust all memory profile settings to desir ed prefer - ences (i.e., seat, side mirror , adjustable pedals, power tilt and telescopic steering column, and radio station pre- sets)[...]

2. Press and r elease the SET (S) button on the MEMOR Y switch, then press the side of the r ocker switch labeled (2) within five seconds. The EVIC will display which memory position is being set. NOTE: Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in P ARK, but the vehicle must be in P ARK to r ecall a memory profile. NOTE: The Recall Memory with[...]

NOTE: Y our transmitters can be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed by the UNLOCK button on the transmitter in Step 4 above. Memory Position Recall NOTE: The vehicle must be in P ARK to r ecall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in P ARK, a message will display in the EVIC. T o r [...]

• When you remove the key fr om the ignition switch, the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm) rearwar d if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to 2.7 in (67.7 mm) forward of the r ear stop. The seat will return to its pr eviously set position when you insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK position[...]

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD T wo latches must be r eleased to open the hood. First, pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Catch [...]

Use the hood prop r od (if equipped) to secure the hood in the open position. T o pr event possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approximately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secur e both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. W ARNING! [...]

Rotate the HEADLIGHT switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. T urn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light, and instrument panel light operation. Automatic Headlights This system automatically turns the headlights ON or OFF according to ambient light levels. T o turn the system ON, r[...]

NOTE: The engine must be running befor e the head- lights will come on in the automatic mode. Headlights On with Wipers When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers ar e turned ON if the HEADLIGHT switch is placed in the AUTO posi- tion. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers [...]

and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view . T o Activate 1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Automatic High Beams,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Featur es),” under “Electronic V ehicle [...]

Headlight Time Delay This feature pr ovides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area. T o activate the delay featur e, turn OFF the ignition switch while the headlights are still on. Then, turn OFF the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the HEADLIGH[...]

Fog Lights The front FOG LIGHT switch is on the HEAD- LIGHT switch below the dimmer control. T o acti- vate the front fog lights, turn ON the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the FOG LIGHT switch. An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned ON. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the[...]

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

Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. T o pr otect the battery , the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched ON manually or ar e on because a door is open. This includes the glove box light, but n[...]

Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upwar d to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer contr ol is in this position. Interior Light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer control to the extr eme bottom OFF position. The interior lights will remain of f when the doors are open[...]

Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high speed wiper operation. CAUTION! T urn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind- shield wipers may result if the WI[...]

Windshield W ashers T o use the washer , push the multifunction lever inward (toward the steering column) to the second detent and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired. If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then r esume[...]

setting 5 or 6 if you desire mor e sensitivity . Place the lever in the OFF position when not using the system. NOTE: • The rain sensing feature will not operate when the wiper speed is in the LOW or HIGH position. • The rain sensing feature may not function pr operly when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind- shield. • Use of Rain-[...]

Adding W asher Fluid The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment. Be sur e to check the fluid level in the reservoir at r egular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water . The fluid reser[...]

W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. HEADLIGHT W ASHERS — IF EQUIPPED The multifunction lever operates the headlight washers when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the headlights are ON. The [...]

Adding W asher Fluid The headlight washer and windshield washer share the same fluid reservoir . The r eservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in the reservoir at r egular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few secon[...]

W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. POWER TIL T/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downwar d. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering [...]

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the MEMOR Y switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-pr ogrammed positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in this section. W ARNING! Moving the steering column while the vehicle is [...]

Press the switch forwar d to move the pedals forward (toward the fr ont of the vehicle). Press the switch r earward to move the pedals rearwar d (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF . • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Speed [...]

CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds great[...]

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

T o Deactivate The system will disable electronic speed contr ol without erasing the memory if you: • Softly tap the brake pedal, • Depress the brake pedal, or • Pull the speed control lever towar d you to CANCEL. Pushing and releasing the ON/OFF button or turning of f the ignition erases the set speed from memory . T o Resume Speed If you de[...]

T o Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally . When the pedal is released, the vehicle will r eturn to the set speed. Using Speed Control on Hills NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. The automatic transmission will downshift while climb- ing[...]

ACC will allow you to keep cruise contr ol engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cr uise control. ACC utilizes an infrared sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead in your path. NOTE: • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly ahead of you, ACC will function in the same way as a [...]

W ARNING! Y ou should switch off the ACC system: • When driving in fog; heavy rain; heavy snow; sleet; heavy traffic; and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones). • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy , snow-covered, slippery , or have steep uphill or downhill slope[...]

Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Y ou can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h). When the system is turned on and in the READY state, the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis- plays “ACC READY .” When the system is OFF , the EVIC displays “ACC OFF .” NOTE: Y ou cannot enable ACC under the foll[...]

T o turn the system OFF , push and r elease the ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “ACC OFF .” W ARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and[...]

• The system will not be controlling the distance be- tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal. T o Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • Y ou softly tap the brake pedal. • Y ou depr ess the brake pedal. • Y ou pull the speed co[...]

To Tu r n O f f The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • Y ou push and r elease the ON/OFF button. • Y ou turn of f the ignition. • Y ou switch of f ESP . T o Resume Speed Push the lever up to RESUME ACCEL and r elease. Then remove your foot fr om the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set speed. W ARNIN[...]

T o V ary the Speed Setting While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by lifting and holding the lever in RESUME ACCEL. If the lever is continually held, the set speed will continue to increase in 5 mph (Canada 10 km/h) increments until the lever is released. The incr ease in set speed is reflected in the EVIC display . T apping the lever up[...]

Setting the Following Distance in ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between long, medium, and short. Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the EVIC. T o can change the distance setting, push[...]

• The distance setting is changed. • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever , the driver can always apply the brakes manually , if necessary . NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes. A Proximity W arning will alert t[...]

Press the MENU button (located on the steer - ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- ing displays in the EVIC: ACC OFF − When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “ACC OFF .” Menu Button UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 3[...]

ACC READY − When ACC is activated, the display will read “ACC READY .” ACC SET − When ACC is set, the set speed will display . The set speed will continue to display in place of the odometer reading when changing the EVIC display while ACC is set. 1 — Sensed V ehicle Indicator 2 — Set Speed 3 — Y our V ehicle 4 — Following Distance [...]

The ACC SET screen will display once again if any ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following: • Set speed change • Distance setting change • System cancel • Acquisition/loss of T ar get • Driver override • System off • Proximity warning • ACC warning The EVIC will return to the last display selected after five secon[...]

If weather conditions are not a factor , the driver should examine the sensor . It may requir e cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located behind the grille, slightly offset fr om the center of the grille. T o keep the ACC System operating properly , it is impor- tant to note the following maintenance items: • Always keep the se[...]

• Do not remove any scr ews from the sensor or the sensor mount. Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and r equire a sensor re- alignment. • If the sensor is damaged due to an accident, see your authorized dealer for service. • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor , including transparent material or af[...]

Service ACC W arning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “SER VICE ACC,” it indicates there is an internal system fault that requir es service from an authorized dealer . Precautions While Driving with ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly . The driver n[...]

T urns and Bends In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too late or too early . This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly . Give extra attention in curves and be ready to apply the brakes if necessary . Be sure to select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver ale[...]

Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it will not until it may be too late to take action. ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane. There will not be suf ficient distance to[...]

Narrow V ehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suf fi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead. Stationary Objects and V ehicles ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary vehicles. For example, ACC will n[...]

General Information CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Classification Specifications: 21 C.F .R part 1040.10 & 1040.1 1 DIN EN 60825-1:2003 IEC 60825-1:2001 REAR P ARK ASSIST SYSTEM The Rear Park Assist System is a driver aid that senses for obstacles behind the vehicle. Refer to the W arnings, Cautions, and Notes in this section for system limitations and [...]

The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the right rear of the vehicle. The driver can view the LEDs either through the r ear view mirror or by looking at the display above the rear window . The system dimly illuminate[...]

W ARNING DISPLA Y DIST ANCES DISPLA Y LED OBST ACLE DIST ANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER 1st LED 59 in (150 cm) Y ellow None 2nd LED 47 in (120 cm) Y ellow None 3rd LED 39 in (100 cm) Y ellow None 4th LED 31.5 in (80 cm) 31.5 in (80 cm) Y ellow None 5th LED 25.5 in (65 cm) 25.5 in (65 cm) Y ellow None 6th LED 20 in (50 [...]

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

NOTE: • Ensure that the r ear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly . • Jackhammers, large tr ucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of the system. If “Service Park Assist System” appears in the EVIC after making sure the r ear bumper is clean please see your authorized dealer . OVERHEAD CO[...]

These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer contr ol is turned fully upward, past the second detent. Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console, a compartment is pr ovided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compartment ac[...]

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

It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink 威 for more ef ficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Y our vehicle should be parked outside of the garage while training. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-h[...]

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

7. Return to the vehicle and press the pr ogrammed HomeLink 威 button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a thir d time (for two seconds) to complete the training. If you have any problems, or r equire assistance,[...]

Then proceed with Step 4 under “Pr ogramming HomeLink 威 ” earlier in this section. Using HomeLink 姞 T o operate, simply pr ess and release the pr ogrammed HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.) The hand-he[...]

T roubleshooting Tips If you are having tr ouble programming HomeLink 威 , here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter . • Press the learn button on the garage door opener to complete the training for rolling code. • Did you unplug the device for training, and remember to plug it back in? If [...]

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

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

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

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

The center console outlet is powered dir ectly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or pr event engine starting. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in use (i.e., cellu[...]

CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forwar d edge of the center console. Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders ar e located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders ar e positioned forward in the armr est and side-by-side to provide conve- nient access to beverage cans or bottles while main[...]

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

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

W ARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback in not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or pas- sengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury . • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the l[...]

UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel And Controls ............. 1 9 7 䡵 Premium Instr ument Cluster ............... 1 9 8 䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............ 1 9 9 䡵 Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 209 ▫ Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) D i s p l a y s...............[...]

▫ Radio Broadcast Signals ................. 2 3 1 ▫ T wo T ypes Of Signals .................. 2 3 1 ▫ Electrical Disturbances .................. 2 3 2 ▫ AM Reception ....................... 2 3 2 ▫ FM Reception ........................ 2 3 2 䡵 Sales Code REN — Multimedia System — If Equipped ........................... 2 3 2 ▫ Ope[...]

▫ Operating Instructions — Hands-Fr ee Communication (UConnect 威 ) (If Equipped) . . . 253 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e................. 2 5 3 䡵 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio W ith CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) .................. 2 5 6 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ....... 2 5 6 ▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And M[...]

▫ Kicker 威 13-Speaker High Performance Sound System W ith Driver-Selectable Surr ound (DSS) – If Equipped ................... 2 7 6 ▫ Kicker 威 Mobile Surround (KMS1) 威 – If Equipped ......................... 2 7 6 䡵 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If Equipped ........................... 2 7 7 ▫ Connecting The iPod 威 Devic[...]

INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Radio 13 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Climate Control 14 — Hood Release 3 — HAZARD Switch 9 — HEA TED SEA T Switch* 15 — TRUNK RELEASE Switch 4 — Analog Clock 10 — Power Outlet 16 — HEADLIGHT Switch 5 — Electronic Stability Pr ogram OFF Button* 1 1 — Ash T[...]

PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 198 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Electronic Speed Contr ol/Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will turn on when the electronic speed control or ACC is ON. (See page 150 for more information.) (See page 153 for mor e information.) 2. Low Fuel Indicator Light This light will turn on and a single chime will sound when[...]

Loose Fuel Filler Cap If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “Check Gascap” message will display in the EVIC. T ighten the fuel filler cap properly and pr ess the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next ti[...]

If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restor e the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer . (See page 317 for more information.) 10. Electronic Stability Pr ogram (ESP) / Brake[...]

The dual brake system provides a r eserve braking capac- ity to a portion of the hydraulic system in the event of a failure. Failur e of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake W arning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops below a specified level. The light will remain on until the[...]

the light remains on, or if the light does not turn on, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer . NOTE: The light will turn on when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the parking brake is applied. This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. (See page 317 for more inf[...]

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

16. High Beam Light This light will turn on when the high beam headlights are ON. Push the multifunction lever away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high beam. (See page 137 for more information.) 17. T ransmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection. 18. Seat Belt Reminder Light[...]

engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. However , see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is requir ed. In this case, you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/r ough idle or engine stall, and your vehicle may requir e towing. Also, h[...]

Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pr essure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then r emain continuously illuminated. This se[...]

23. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- ing system. The light should turn on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on, or turns on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices (i.e., radio) or slightly increase [...]

Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked using the procedur e shown in Section 7. (See page 391 for more information.) ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA TION CENTER (EVIC) The Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver -inter[...]

• UConnect 威 hands-free communication system dis- plays (if equipped), • Navigation system screens (if equipped), • Audio mode display , • Surround Sound modes (if equipped with Driver - Selectable Surround [DSS]), and • Performance Pages (if equipped). The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons[...]

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

• Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in motion) • T runk Ajar (with a single chime) • Low W asher Fluid (with a single chime) • Oil Pressur e • ACC Off — When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is turned off. Refer to “Adaptive Cr uise Con- trol (ACC)” in Section 3 (if so equipped). • ACC Ready — When the Adap[...]

• ACC Blinded — If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system deactivates due to performance limiting con- ditions. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Contr ol (ACC)” in Section 3 (if so equipped). • ACC Unavailable — If the Adaptive Cruise Contr ol (ACC) system turns off due to a temporary malfunc- tion that limits functionality . Refer to “Ada[...]

• Right Front Low Pr essure (with a single chime). Refer to information on “T ire Pr essure” and “T ire Pr essure Monitor” under “Starting And Operating.” • Right Rear Low Pressur e (with a single chime). Refer to information on “T ire Pr essure” and “T ire Pr essure Monitor” under “Starting And Operating.” • Check TPM[...]

T rip Functions Press and r elease the MENU button until one of the following T rip Functions displays in the EVIC: • A verage Fuel Economy • Distance T o Empty • T rip A • T rip B • Elapsed T ime • Display Units of Measure in Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the T rip Computer functions. The T rip Functions mode displays th[...]

• When the DTE value is less than 30 mi (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a text display of ⬙ LOW FUEL. ⬙ This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the ⬙ LOW FUEL ⬙ text and a new DTE value will display . • T rip A Show[...]

Performance Pages — If Equipped W ARNING! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- mance Pages is intended for off-highway or of f-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law . The capabilities of the vehicle as me[...]

• The feature will “r eady” when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when conditions are met for the event to begin. • Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph (100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds. • The time will continue to display until the FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed. • Pressin[...]

1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) within 30 seconds and the vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/8 mile (1/4 mile). • The feature will “r eady” when the vehicle is at 0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when condi- tions are met for the event to begin.[...]

• Press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for three seconds to toggle between curr ent speed and top speed. • T o r eset top speed, quickly press and r elease the FUNCTION SELECT button when top speed is dis- played. Compass Display The compass readings indicate the dir ection the vehicle is facing. Press and r elease the COMP ASS button to d[...]

5. Complete one or more 360 degr ee turns (in an area fr ee from lar ge metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message turns off. The compass will now function nor - mally . Compass V ariance Compass V ariance is the dif ference between magnetic North and geographic North. In some areas of the country , the difference between magnetic and g[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Press is selected, you must pr ess the RKE UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE UNLOCK button. T o make your selection, press and r elease the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appear[...]

“Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit” — If Equipped This feature pr ovides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. T o make your selection, pr ess and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” ap- pears. NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location [...]

when exiting the vehicle. T o make your selection, pr ess and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” appears. “T ilt Mirrors Down in Reverse” When ON is selected, the outside rearview mirr ors will tilt downward when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the transmission is in the REVERSE posi-[...]

“Park Assist System” When ON is selected, the system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE or NEUTRAL position. T o make your selec- tion, press and r elease the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. “T urn-by-T urn Navigation” — If Equipped When ON is selected, the turn-by-[...]

SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK T o set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel, press and hold the button until the setting is correct. RADIO GENERAL INFORMA TION Radio Broadcast Signals Y our new radio will pr ovide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however , car radios have performance limitations,[...]

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

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

Clock Setting Procedure Setting the Clock 1. T urn on the multimedia system. 2. T ouch the scr een where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. T o move the hour forward, touch the scr een where the word “Hour” with the arr ow pointing upward is dis- played. T o move the hour backwar d, touch the screen wher[...]

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

SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME con[...]

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next listenable station, in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequen[...]

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

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

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

NOTE: T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scr oll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to select an entry and make changes. • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current highlighted selection. Use the remote contr ol to scroll up and down the menu (if equipped). • DISC Pla[...]

• VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones by pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped). • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows you to set the clock. T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust th[...]

Subtitles — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle Off or On. 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 Equi[...]

Y ou may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above pr ocedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window . Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 ⬙ . ⬙[...]

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

T o incr ease the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. T o cr eate a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option before writing to the disc. 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[...]

Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode[...]

Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (UConnect 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 )” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to “Satellite Radio” in this section. Operating Instructions - V ideo Entertainment System (VES™) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “V i[...]

The RER Multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius Satellite Radio player , navigation system, CD/DVD player , USB port, 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and the UConnect 威 Hands-Free Bluetooth 威 cellular system. NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect 威 , the unit will respond with a “Featur e Not A vailable” message when select[...]

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

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

3. If the words “T ime: GPS T ime” are displayed at the top of the screen, touch the bottom of the scr een where the words “GPS T ime” are displayed. The user clock time setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. T o move the hour forward, touch the scr een where the word “Hour” with the arr ow pointing upward is dis- played. T o move t[...]

SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to tur[...]

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[...]

TIME Button Press the TIME button and the time of day will display . In AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch between the time and frequency displays. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. 3. After adjusting the hours, [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

files properly and may be unable to play the file nor - mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats ar e not supported. 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 [...]

rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates. MPEG Specification Sampling Frequency (kHz) Bit Rate (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, [...]

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[...]

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). Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (UConnect 威 ) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 )” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Eq[...]

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

Satellite Antenna T o ensur e optimum reception, do not place items on the roof ar ound the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid ar ound the trunk lid antenna (if equipped). Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Lar ger lug- gage items such as bikes should be placed as far[...]

SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to sear ch for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- tinuing to the next. T o stop the sear ch, press the SCAN button a second time. INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle between Artist, Song T itle, and Composer (if available) information. Also, pressing and holding [...]

SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number . This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscription. SET Button – T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are r eceiving a channel that you wis[...]

Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect 威 )” in Section 3. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES™) (If Equipped) Refer to separate “V ideo Entertainment System (VES™) Guide.” SIRIUS BACKSEA T TV™ — IF EQUIPPED Satellite video uses direct satellite r ec[...]

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

• A battery-powered infrared r emote contr ol snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin. • T wo wir eless infrared headsets allow r ear seat passen- gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. Audio/V ideo RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) on the rear of the center console enable the monitor to display vide[...]

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

The KMS1 威 V ideo Surround mode activates whenever a video source is selected, unless the system is alr eady in “Audio Surround” mode. DSS modes for video sour ces are “Ster eo,” “Audio Surround,” and “V ideo Surround.” When in V ideo Surround mode, balance and fade ar e set automatically by the KMS1 威 system to provide the ulti[...]

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

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

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

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

V ehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons are also equipped with the Electr onic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver -interactive display . This is located in the upper part of the instru- ment cluster between the speedometer and tachometer . The VOLUME button controls the sound level of the sound system. Pre[...]

CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE T o keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper , paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc. 4. Do no[...]

Automatic T emperature Control Automatic Operation The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Contr ol System auto- matically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger . T o accomplish this, the system gathers information fr om the controls on the climate contr ol, from a dual sun- sensor locate[...]

or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for front seat occupants only . The HI AUTO position should be used when more airflow is desir ed, or when rear seat occupants are pr esent. Then, dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver or passenger T emperatur e Control knob. Once the com- fort level is s[...]

NOTE: • The surface of the climate control panel and the top center of the instrument panel should be kept fr ee of debris due to the location of the climate control sensors. Mud on the windshield may also cause poor operation of this system. • Extended use of recir culation may cause the windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to[...]

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

turn off the air conditioning. An LED in the button illuminates when manual compressor operation is selected. NOTE: T o contr ol the air conditioning manually , the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. • Recirculation Contr ol This button can be used to block out smoke, odors, dust, high humidity , or if rapid cooling is desired.[...]

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

Control Setting Suggestions for V arious W eather Conditions UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 291 4[...]

REAR WINDOW FEA TURES Electric Rear Window Defroster The Electric Rear W indow Defroster contr ol is located on the climate control. Pr ess this button to turn ON the rear window defr oster and the heated outside rearview mirr ors (if equipped). An LED in the button will illuminate when the rear window defr oster is ON. The defroster automatically [...]

ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es ..................... 2 9 7 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ................ 2 9 8 ▫ Normal Starting (T ip Start) .............. 2 9 9 ▫ Extremely Cold W eather (Below ⫺ 20°F Or ⫺ 29°C) ................ 2 9 9 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ................. 3 0 0 ▫ After Starting ...[...]

▫ T raction ............................ 3 1 2 䡵 Driving Through W ater .................. 3 1 3 ▫ Flowing/Rising W ater .................. 3 1 3 ▫ Shallow Standing W ater ................. 3 1 3 䡵 Parking Brake ......................... 3 1 5 䡵 Brake System .......................... 3 1 7 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 3 [...]

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

▫ Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) ....... 3 6 4 ▫ Gross Axle W eight Rating (GA WR) ......... 3 6 4 ▫ Overloading ......................... 3 6 5 ▫ Loading ............................ 3 6 5 䡵 T r a i l e r T o w i n g ......................... 3 6 7 䡵 Recreational T owing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 367 ▫ T owing This V ehicle [...]

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

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

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

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

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

W ARNING! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normal[...]

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

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

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

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

REVERSE Shift into REVERSE gear only when the vehicle is com- pletely stopped. NEUTRAL In NEUTRAL, no power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are r eleased, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage NEUTRAL position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g., [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is ON. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. W ARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a nu[...]

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

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

All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be pr operly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer . Anti-Lock Brake Light The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the AB[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 tir es as mounted on the vehicle[...]

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

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

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

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

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

check tire pr essure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under-inflated. CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which co[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tire Rotation — All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped with all season tires is the “forwar d-cross” as shown in the following diagram. 346 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF EQUIPPED • The T ire Pr essure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pr essure based on the vehicle recommended cold placar d pressure. • The tire pr essure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decr[...]

vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. − For example, your vehicle may have a recom- mended cold (parked for more than thr ee hours) placard pr essure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measur ed tire pressur e is 27 psi (18[...]

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

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

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

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

T ire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure W arnings The T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pr essure is low in one or more of the four active r oad tires. In addition, the EVIC will display one or more low pr essure messages (Left Front, Left Rear , Right Fr ont, Right [...]

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

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

NOTE: V ehicles with Compact Spare 1. The compact spare tir e does not have a tire pr essure monitoring sensor . Therefor e, the TPMS will not monitor the pressur e in the compact spare tire. 2. If you install the compact spare tir e in place of a road tire that has a pr essure below the low-pressur e warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle[...]

General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed op- eration. The tire pr essure sensors [...]

necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer r ecom- mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci- fications, if they are available. Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country r equire the use of cleaner burning gasoline referr ed to as reformulated gasoline. Reformulated gasoli[...]

Problems that r esult from using methanol/gasoline or E85 ethanol blends are not the r esponsibility of the manufacturer . While MTBE is an oxygenate made fr om methanol, it does not have the negative effects of metha- nol. MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasolin[...]

• The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law . Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance and damage the emissions control system. • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition mal- functions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of [...]

• Guard against carbon monoxide with pr oper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repair ed promptly . Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the trunk/liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poison- ous exha[...]

NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler cap door reinfor cement. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system. • A poorly [...]

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

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

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

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

TRAILER TOWING T railer towing with this vehicle is not r ecommended. RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat T owing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Recreational towing for this vehicle is not r ecommended. NOTE: If the vehicle requir es towing, make sure all four wheels are of f the groun[...]

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WHA T T O DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher .................. 3 7 0 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................. 3 7 1 䡵 TIREFIT T ire Repair ..................... 3 7 2 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedur es ................. 3 7 7 䡵 Freeing A Stuck V ehicle .................. 3 8 0 䡵 T owing A Disabled V ehicle .............[...]

HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The HAZARD switch is located in the center of the instrument panel between the center air outlets. Depress the switch to activate the flashers. When acti- vated, all directional turn signals will flash on and of f to warn oncoming traffic of an emer gency . Push the switch a second time to turn off the flashers. This is an e[...]

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appr opriate ac- tion. • On the highways — Slow down. • In city traffic — While stopped, put transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There ar e steps that you can take to slow down an impendi[...]

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

1. Air pump hose 2. Power plug and cable 3. AIR PUMP switch 4. Pressur e gauge 5. TIREFIT sealant bottle 6. TIREFIT sealant hose W ARNING! • Do not attempt to repair a tire on the side of the vehicle close to traffic. Pull far enough of f the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or repairing a tire. • Cuts or punctures [...]

Sealing tire with TIREFIT T urn on the hazar d warning flashers. 1. Move the shift lever to the P ARK position, turn off the engine, and set the parking brake. 2. Remove the TIREFIT kit from the trunk. 3. Pull the power plug (2) and the TIREFIT sealant hose (6) out from the TIREFIT kit. 4. Unscrew the valve cap fr om the valve on the deflated tire.[...]

14. Disconnect the air pump hose (1) from the underside of the sealant bottle (5) by flipping the hose valve open. 15. Connect the air pump hose valve to the tire valve and flip the hose valve closed. 16. Leave the parking brake set and the shift lever in P ARK and start the engine. 17. Press the switch (3) on the air pump to I (ON). The air pump s[...]

25. Leave the parking brake set and the shift lever in P ARK and start the engine. 26. Inflate the tire to the pr essure indicated on the tir e pressur e label on the driver-side latch pillar by pressing the switch (3) on the air pump to I (ON) and watching the pressur e gauge. When the tire pressur e is set to the pressur e indicated on the tire p[...]

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

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

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

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow , it can often be moved by a rocking motion. T urn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area ar ound the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE- VERSE and DRIVE. Usually , the least accelerator pedal pressur e to maintain the rocking motion without sp[...]

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

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

MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 6.1L Engine Compartment ................ 3 8 6 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........ 3 8 7 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap .................. 3 8 7 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 3 8 8 䡵 Replacement Parts ...................... 3 8 9 䡵 Authorized Dealer[...]

▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............ 4 0 0 ▫ Front And Rear Suspension Ball Joints ...... 4 0 1 ▫ Steering Linkage ...................... 4 0 1 ▫ Body Lubrication ..................... 4 0 1 ▫ W indshield W iper Blades ................ 4 0 2 ▫ W indshield W ashers/Headlight W ashers ..... 4 0 2 ▫ Exhaust System ..............[...]

䡵 Fluids And Capacities ................... 4 3 5 䡵 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ........ 4 3 6 ▫ Engine ............................. 4 3 6 ▫ Chassis ............................ 4 3 7 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 7[...]

6.1L ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 1 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 6 — Power Steering Fluid 2 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Coolant Pressur e Cap 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Coolant Bottle 10 — W asher Fluid Bottle 386 MAINT AININ[...]

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

TRIP ODOMETER button to turn of f the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap may also turn on the MIL. EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requir ement to pass an inspection of your vehi[...]

5. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start the engine. This means that 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 [...]

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

Engine Oil Checking Oil Level T o assur e proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or befor e starting the engine after it has sat over[...]

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

The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com- partment” illustration in this section. Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacturer str ongly recommends against the ad- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dye[...]

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

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

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

Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently sealed. Y ou will never have to add water , nor is periodic maintenance requir ed. NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals ar e located in the engine compartment for jump-starting. Battery Location MAINT AINING YOUR VEHIC[...]

W ARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water . • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. K[...]

Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and co[...]

Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluor ocar- bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pr o- tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever , the manufacturer r ecommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and r e[...]

W ARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine OFF to prevent injury from moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturer’s recommended power steering fluid. If necessary , add fluid to restore to the pr oper indicated level. W ith a clean cloth, wipe any spilled flui[...]

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 Mopar 威 Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lock cylinder . Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield should be cleaned periodically w[...]

The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 l) of washer fluid when the message “Low W asher Fluid” appears in the Electronic V ehicle Information Center (EVIC). W ARNING! Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. [...]

Cooling System W ARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera- ture 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[...]

drain from the coolant r ecovery bottle. DO NOT RE- MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT . Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the intervals shown in the “Maintenance Schedule” in Sec- tion 8. If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sedi[...]

Adding Coolant Y our vehicle has been built with an impr oved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This coolant can be used up to five years or 100,000 mi (160 000 km) before r eplacement. T o prevent r educing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle. [...]

The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. W ARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add coolant when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat caus[...]

The radiator normally remains completely full, so ther e is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point or r eplacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory , the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional coolant is needed to[...]

• Make sure that the radiator and coolant r ecovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstr ucted. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or W inter operation. If replacement is ever necessary , inst[...]

Y ou ar e urged to use only the manufactur er’s specified hoses with quick connect fittings, or their equivalent in material and specification, in any fuel system servicing. It is mandatory to replace any damaged hoses or quick connect fittings that have been removed during service. Care should be taken with installing quick connect fittings to e[...]

Ensure nylon tubing in these ar eas has not melted or collapsed. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- plings to make sure they ar e secure and no leaks are present. NOTE: • Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, and brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings. The[...]

Clean the top of the master cylinder area befor e removing the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the “FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir . Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may cause leaking in the system. Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the requir e- ments described on the brake [...]

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

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

highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contami- nants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extr eme condi- tions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection. The following maintenance recommendations will [...]

CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the under carriage at least once a month. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doo[...]

heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopar 威 Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner . Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only Mopar 威 or equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner . A void automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh b[...]

Cleaning Headlights Y our vehicle has plastic headlights that ar e lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and ther efore differ ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed. T o minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with [...]

Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use Mopar 威 T otal Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water . Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Replace the belts if th[...]

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

Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 10 30 Amp Pink — W indshield W iper 1 1 30 Amp Pink — Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) V alves 12 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan 13 50 Amp Red — Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Pump Motor 14 — — — 15 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 16 — — — 17 — ?[...]

Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center) There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spar e tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Opening The Access Panel Rear Power Distribution Center 422 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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

Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 8 — 15 Amp Blue Diagnostic Link Connec- tor (DLC)/W ireless Con- trol Module (WCM)/ W ireless Ignition Node (WIN) 9 — 20 Amp Y ellow Power Outlet 10 — — — 11 * ——— 12 * ——— 13 * ——— 14 — 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control/ Cluster/Security Mod- ule - if equipped 15 — — — 1[...]

Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 28 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Run 29 — 5 Amp Orange Adaptive Cruise Contr ol (ACC) - if equipped/ Cluster/Electronic Sta- bility Program (ESP)/ Powertrain Control Module (PCM)/STOP LIGHT Switch 30 — 10 Amp Red Door Modules/Power Mirrors/Steering Con- trol Module (SCM) 31 — — — 32 — — — 33 [...]

Cavity Car- tridge Fuse Mini- Fuse Description 39 — 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors - if equipped 40 — 5 Amp Orange Auto Inside Rearview Mirror/Heated Seats - if equipped/Switch Bank 41 — 10 Amp Red AC Heater Control/ Headlights/Park Assist - if equipped/T ire Pr es- sure Monitoring - if equipped/Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC) 42 30 Amp Pink[...]

VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for mor e than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your battery . • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery . • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, r un the air conditioning system at idle for about five [...]

LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlight – High Intensity Discharge (HID) .......... D 1 S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) High Beam Headlight ..................... 9005 Front Park/T urn Light .................. 3157AK Front Fog Light ...................... 9145/H10 (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Side Marker ................[...]

NOTE: When HID headlights are turned on, ther e is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges. 1. Open the hood. NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem- bly on the driver side of the vehicle. 2. T wis[...]

CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 3 — Park/T urn Light Bulb 430 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

T ail/Stop, T ail, T urn Signal Light, and Backup Light 1. Open the T runk. 2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail light assembly . 3. Pull back the trunk liner . 4. Remove the remaining fastener fr om the back of the tail light assembly . 5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector . [...]

7. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs. T urn bulb sockets counter clockwise to remove. 8. T urn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to r emove it from the tail light assembly . 1 — T ail/Stop Light Bulb 2 — T ail Light Bulb 432 MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE[...]

9. Disconnect the bulb fr om the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail light assembly , and then turn it clockwise. 3 — T urn Signal Light Bulb 4 — Backup Light Bulb MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 7[...]

1 1. Reinstall the tail light assembly , fasteners, electrical connector , and trunk liner . 12. Close the trunk. License Light 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the r ear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly . 3. Disconnect the bulb fr om the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket asse[...]

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

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

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

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ....... 4 4 0 䡵 Maintenance Schedule ................... 4 4 0 ▫ Severe Duty ......................... 4 4 2 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ........... 4 4 3 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S[...]

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services, listed in bold type , must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued pr oper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabili[...]

At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under “Maintenance Procedur es” in Section 7. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if requir ed. Once a Month • Check tire pr essure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery , and clean and tighten the terminals as requir ed. • Che[...]

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

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

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

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

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y o u r V e h i c l e .......................... 4 4 9 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ............ 4 4 9 ▫ Prepar e A List ........................ 4 4 9 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............. 4 4 9 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................... 4 5 0 ?[...]

䡵 Publication Order Forms .................. 4 5 4 䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 5 5 ▫ T r eadwear .......................... 4 5 5 ▫ T raction Grades ...................... 4 5 6 ▫ T emperatur e Grades ................... 4 5 6 448 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE[...]

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

IF YOU NEED ASSIST ANCE The manufacturer and its authorized dealers ar e vitally interested in your satisfaction. W e want you to be happy with our products and services. W arranty service must be done by an authorized dealer . W e str ongly recommend that you take your vehicle to your authorized selling dealer . They know you and your vehicle best[...]

DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P .O. Box 1621 W indsor , Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: (800) 465–2001 In Mexico contact: A v . Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 Sante Fe C.P . 05109 Mexico, D. F . In Mexico: (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240 Outside Mexico: (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impai[...]

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you pur chased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service Contract, and you requir e service after your manufactur- er’s N[...]

MOP AR 姞 P ARTS MOP AR 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories ar e available from your authorized dealer . They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and W ashington, D.C. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you [...]

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

Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1 143 (Canada) Or V isit us on the W orldwide W eb at: • www .techauthority .daimlerchrysler .com • www .daimlerchrysler .ca/manuals DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories wer e established by the National Highway T [...]

T raction Grades The traction grades, from highest to lowest, ar e AA, A, B, and C. These grades repr esent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under contr olled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. W ARNING! The traction grade assigned to[...]

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About Y our Brakes .................... 315,317 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............ 317,321 Adaptive Cruise Contr ol (ACC) (Cruise Contr ol) . . 153 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 4 0 6 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 6 1 Adding W asher Fluid ............... 144,146,402 Additives, Fuel ......................... 3 5 9 [...]

Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 3 0 Auto Up Power W indows .................. 3 4 Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 8 4 Automatic Door Locks ................... 2 9 , 3 0 Automatic Headlights .................... 1 3 3 Automatic T emperatur e Control (A TC) ......... 2 8 4 Automatic T ransaxle Special Additives .................[...]

Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 317,321 Fluid Check ....................... 4 1 1 , 4 3 7 Hoses .............................. 4 1 0 Master Cylinder ....................... 4 1 1 Parking ............................. 3 1 5 W arning Light ..................... 201,317 Brakes ............................. 317,410 Brake/T ransmission Interlock ..[...]

Climate Control ......................... 2 8 3 C l o c k ..................... 231,234,237,253,258 C o i n H o l d e r ........................... 1 9 0 Cold W eather Operation ................... 2 9 9 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 2 8 3 Compass .............................. 2 2 0 Compass Calibration ..................... 2 2 0 Com[...]

Dealer Service .......................... 3 9 0 Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 3 8 Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 3 7 Defroster , Rear W indow ................... 2 9 2 Defroster , W indshield ................... 7 7 , 2 8 8 Delay (Intermittent) W ipers ................. 1 4 1 Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 3[...]

Jump Starting ......................... 3 7 7 Overheating .......................... 3 7 1 T o w i n g ............................. 3 8 1 Emergency T runk Release ................... 3 8 Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 388,440 Engine ............................... 3 8 6 Air Cleaner .......................... 3 9 4 Block Heater ........[...]

Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 3 9 4 Air Conditioning .................... 290,400 Engine Fuel .......................... 3 9 5 Engine Oil ........................ 393,436 Engine Oil Disposal .................... 3 9 3 Flashers Hazard W arning ....................... 3 7 0 T urn Signal ...................... 7 7 , 138,199 Flash-T o-[...]

Materials Added ....................... 3 5 9 Methanol ............................ 3 5 8 Octane Rating ...................... 357,436 Requirements ......................... 3 5 7 Specifications ......................... 4 3 6 T ank Capacity ........................ 4 3 5 Fuel System Caution ..................... 3 6 2 F u e l i n g ...............[...]

Bulb Replacement ...................... 4 2 8 Cleaning ............................ 4 1 8 D e l a y .............................. 1 3 6 High Beam ........................... 1 3 8 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 1 3 8 Lights On Reminder .................... 1 3 6 On W ith W ipers .................... 134,142 Passing .....................[...]

Jump Starting .......................... 3 7 7 Key , Programming ........................ 1 7 Key , Replacement ........................ 1 6 Key , Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 1 5 Key-In Reminder ......................... 1 5 Keyless Entry System ...................... 2 0 Keys ................................. 1 2 Knee Bolster ........[...]

Headlight Switch ...................... 1 3 2 Headlights ........................ 132,428 Headlights On Reminder ................. 1 3 6 Headlights On W ith W ipers ............ 134,142 High Beam ........................ 138,205 High Beam Indicator .................... 2 0 5 Illuminated Entry ....................... 2 0 Instrument Cluster .........[...]

Power Door ........................... 2 8 Low T ire Pr essure System .................. 3 4 7 Lower Anchors and T ether for CHildr en (LA TCH) ............................ 6 8 , 6 9 Lubrication, Body ....................... 4 0 1 Lumbar Support ........................ 1 2 2 Maintenance Free Battery .................. 3 9 7 Maintenance, General ..[...]

New V ehicle Break-In Period ................ 7 3 Occupant Restraints ....................... 3 9 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............ 357,436 Odometer ............................. 2 0 4 T r i p ................................ 2 0 4 Oil, Engine ......................... 391,436 Capacity ............................ 4 3 5 Change Interval ..[...]

Placard, T ire and Loading Information ......... 3 3 2 Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) ............. 232,251 U S B ............................. 232,251 Power Brakes .............................. 3 1 7 Deck Lid Release ....................... 3 7 Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 4 1 9 Door Locks ........................... 2 8 M i r r o[...]

Rear W indow Defroster ................... 2 9 2 Rear W indow Features .................... 2 9 2 Reception, Radio ........................ 2 3 1 Reclining Front Seats ..................... 1 2 1 Recorder , Event Data ...................... 6 2 Recreational T owing ...................... 3 6 7 Reformulated Gasoline .................... 3 5 8 Refrig[...]

Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 4 6 Seat Belts .......................... 3 9 , 4 0 , 7 6 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 4 4 And Pregnant W omen ................... 4 8 Child Restraint ................... 6 4 , 6 5 , 6 6 , 7 1 Extender ............................. 4 8 Front Seat .......................... 4 0 , 4 1 Inspect[...]

Settings, Personal ........................ 2 2 6 S h i f t i n g ............................... 3 0 1 Automatic T ransmission ............... 301,305 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 4 4 Shoulder Belts ........................... 4 0 Side Airbag ........................... 5 0 , 5 7 Side Curtain (W indow Airbag) ............... 5 0 Si[...]

Storing Y our V ehicle ...................... 4 2 7 Stuck, Freeing .......................... 3 8 0 Sun Roof .............................. 1 8 4 Sunglasses Storage ....................... 1 7 7 Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 1 8 6 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 4 9 System, Navigation ...................... 2 5 1 System,[...]

Rotation ............................. 3 4 5 Safety ........................... 328,336 S i z e s ............................... 3 2 9 Snow T ires ........................... 3 4 4 S p i n n i n g ............................ 3 4 0 T r ead W ear Indicators ................... 3 4 0 T o Open Hood .......................... 1 3 1 T o w i n g .......[...]

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ........... 232,251 Universal T ransmitter ..................... 1 7 7 Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 3 5 7 Untwisting Procedur e, Seat Belt .............. 4 5 USB Port ........................... 232,251 V acuum/V apor Harnesses ................. 4 0 9 V a n i t y M i r r o r s ...........................[...]

Power ............................... 3 3 W indshield Defroster ................... 7 7 , 2 8 8 W indshield W ashers ................ 140,142,402 F l u i d ............................... 4 0 2 W indshield W iper Blades .................. 4 0 2 W indshield W ipers ....................... 1 4 0 W iper Blade Replacement .................. 4 0 2 W i p[...]

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

300 SR T8 OWNER’ S MANUAL 2008 2008 300 SR T8 81-026-0848 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.[...]