2012 Grand - Caravan OM 3rd PDF
2012 Grand - Caravan OM 3rd PDF
2012 Grand - Caravan OM 3rd PDF
CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6
How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This Owners Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire.
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- illustrations may differ from your vehicles equipment.
tions and recommendations in this manual will help The detailed index at the back of this Owners Manual
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. contains a complete listing of all subjects.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Consult the following table for a description of the
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. this Owners Manual:
INTRODUCTION 5
6 INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
WARNING!
1
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
CONTENTS 2
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
ible with some after-market remote starting systems. with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
problems and loss of security protection. required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho-
All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a
been programmed to the vehicle electronics. blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob
is one that has never been programmed.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
system serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to
vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
the authorized dealer.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17
Customer Key Programming provides both audible and visible signals, for the first
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be three minutes, the headlights will turn on, the park lamps
performed at an authorized dealer. and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light
will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an 2
General Information
additional 15 minutes, only the headlights, park lamps
The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15
and/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions: Rearming Of The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
This device may not cause harmful interference.
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security
This device must accept any interference that may be Light flashing, if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not been
received, including interference that may cause unde- disabled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still
sired operation. present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that
condition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors To Arm The System
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
thorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the 1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to
interior switches for door locks, power sliding doors and Starting Procedures in Starting And Operating for
power liftgate are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm further information).
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the Insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn
key is physically removed from the ignition. the key to the ON position.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the NOTE:
vehicle: The drivers door key cylinder and the liftgate button
on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the
Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch
Vehicle Security Alarm.
with the driver and/or passenger door open.
The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during
Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
power liftgate entry. Pressing the liftgate button will
(RKE) transmitter.
not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone
3. If any doors are open, close them. enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any
door the alarm will sound.
To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
the following methods: power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
Entry (RKE) transmitter. vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
position.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether ILLUMINATED ENTRY IF EQUIPPED
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. doors or open any door. 2
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to Mirrors in
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle for fur-
exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this ther information.
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
Tamper Alert or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
your absence, the horn will sound three times and the NOTE:
exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. tesy lights do not turn off if the dimmer control is in
Security System Manual Override the Dome ON position (extreme top position).
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
doors using the manual door lock plunger. dimmer control is in the dome defeat position
(extreme bottom position).
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) IF equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans-
EQUIPPED mitters, and those built with power options will be
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and equipped with up to seven-button RKE transmitters.
liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power
Using the RKE Transmitter
liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding
Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN-
door from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions.
using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter. The
RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into
the ignition switch disables the system from responding
to any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Driving
at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system
from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all
RKE transmitters.
Two RKE transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle.
Vehicles built without the powered options will be
Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21
Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functions Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate
that allow the same basic operation as the three-button, Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
but may also be used to operate the power liftgate transmitter once to unlock the drivers side or twice to
(optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature unlock all doors and liftgate. This will also turn on the 2
(optional). Some features can be programmed to the Illuminated Entry system.
customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or
Remote Key Unlock On First Press
sound horn on LOCK.
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the drivers side, or all doors, on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC), refer to Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) in Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel for further information.
WARNING!
Manual Door Lock For personal security and safety in the event of an
If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
not inside the vehicle before closing the door. (Continued)
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING! (Continued)
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or Driver Power Door Lock Switches
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power win- If you press the power door lock switch while the Key
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the
power locks will not operate. This prevents you from
Power Door Locks If Equipped accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing
A power door lock switch is on each front door trim the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35
operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding
ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to door is open, the sliding door will lock.
remove the Key Fob.
Automatic Door Locks If Equipped
The auto door lock feature default condition is disabled. 2
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicles speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The
auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer per written request of the customer.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit If
Equipped
The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature unlocks
all of the vehicle doors when any door is opened. This
will occur only after the shift lever has been shifted into
Front Passenger Power Door Switches the PARK position, after the vehicle has been driven (the
1 - Window Open/Close shift lever has been shifted out of PARK and all doors
2 - Power Door Locks closed).
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not
operate if there is any manual operation of the power
door locks (lock or unlock).
On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) in Understanding
Your Instrument Panel for further information.
NOTE: Use the Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph
(24 km/h) and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit
features in accordance with local laws.
Power Vent Window Switch Open/Close
WINDOWS Power Windows
Power Vent Windows If Equipped You can control either the front or rear windows using
The Power Vent Window Switch located on the drivers switches located on the drivers door trim panel. The
door trim panel allows the driver to operate the two vent switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in
windows from the drivers seat. the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces-
sory delay.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37
Power Window Lockout Switch If Equipped
The driver may lock out the rear power windows by
depressing the bar switch just below the power window
switches. 2
Wind Buffeting To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol-
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of lowing guidelines:
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Always open the door smoothly.
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open- Power Sliding Side Door If Equipped
ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle The power sliding door may be opened or
is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in closed manually or by using the buttons on the
the downhill direction. RKE transmitter, overhead console switch, or
rear door switch. Pulling the inside or outside
There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the
power sliding door handle will also power open or close
sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your
the power sliding door.
sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding
door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must NOTE: Pulling the outside power sliding door handle a
rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the second time while the sliding door is power opening or
exterior handle. power closing will allow the sliding door to be opened or
closed manually.
Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched
anytime the vehicle is in motion. Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five
seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is
NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened
fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds
while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only
a second time will close the door.
when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the
fuel door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the
b-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door
for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43
for the driver and passengers. Pressing the switch once If the inside or outside door handles are used while the
will open the power sliding door. If the switch is pressed power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding
while the door is under a power cycle, the door will door feature will be canceled and will go into manual
reverse direction. mode. 2
NOTE: The power sliding side door must be unlocked To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding
before the power sliding door switches will operate. doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door
master lock button, located in the overhead console, to
disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passen-
gers.
NOTE:
The power sliding side door switches will not open if
the shift lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h). To close the power sliding door with
the shift lever in gear and vehicle speed at 0 mph
(0 km/h), the brake must be pressed.
WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is
clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched
before driving away.
NOTE:
If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.
Rear Power Liftgate Switch
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51
There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures
liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these below 12F (24C) or temperatures above 143F
strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open (62C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice
position. from the liftgate before pressing any of the power 2
liftgate buttons.
During power operation, whether liftgate is fully open
or fully closed, the liftgate chime will beep several If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
times indicating power operation is in progress. within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and must be opened or closed manually.
The power liftgate must be in the full open or close
positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the
WARNING!
liftgate is not in the full open or close positions, it must
be opened or closed manually. Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
If the liftgate release button is activated while the
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
full open position.
vehicle.
The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the shift
(Continued)
lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph
(0 km/h).
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located
WARNING! (Continued)
on top of the front seats (integrated into the head
If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, restraint) if equipped
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
Do not use the recirculation mode. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC) that span the front, second, and third row
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. seating for the driver and passengers seated next to a
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- window
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
wheel
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems: Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupant
Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may
positions enhance occupant protection by managing occupant
energy during an impact event
Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen-
ger
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53
All seat belt systems (except the drivers and third row NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage
center) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different
which lock the seat belt webbing into position by rates of inflation based on the severity and type of
extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting collision. 2
the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
secure a large item in a seat
risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
Please pay close attention to the information in this
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
buckled up in a rear seat.
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.
WARNING!
If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized
Infants in rear facing child restraints should never
seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger
for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold
Advanced Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment can
infant and child restraint systems. For more information
cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi-
on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for
tion.
CHildren (LATCH).
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be
belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced
secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- Front Air Bags room to inflate.
positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use
4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the
ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow
side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space
children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under
between you and the door.
their arm.
5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be
If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child
modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact
seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat
the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided
as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
under If You Need Assistance.
(Refer to Child Restraints)
You should read the instructions provided with your
child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.
2. All occupants should always wear their lap and
shoulder belts properly.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55
WARNING!
A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will
not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride 2
too high on your body, possibly causing internal
injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle
nearest you.
A belt that is too loose will not protect you
properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear
your seat belt snugly.
4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your Removing Slack From Belt
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up
on the shoulder belt. To 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 an accident.
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle.
WARNING!
The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to
internal injury in an accident. The belt forces wont allow the belt to retract fully.
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your
abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- WARNING!
sible and keep it snug. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and
A twisted belt will not protect you properly. In a leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
is straight. If you cant straighten a belt in your Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not
vehicle, take it to your authorized dealer immedi- disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assem-
ately and have it fixed. blies must be replaced after an accident if they have
been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions
will withdraw any slack in the belt. The shoulder belt for the third row center seat is located
in the headliner slightly behind the third row seat.
Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of
the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a click.
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Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. When the belt
is long enough to fit, insert the large latch plate into the
buckle until you hear a click. The retractor should 2
withdraw any slack in the belt.
To release the small latch plate, position the end of the
large latch plate against the red button on the small latch
plate and push upward. Reinstall the latch plates into the
headliner.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the front seats and the second row outboard seats, the
shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or Adjustable Anchorage
downward to help position the belt away from your As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will
neck. The upper anchorage can be adjusted upward by prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average
pushing anywhere on the anchorage. To move the an- you will prefer a higher position. When you release the
chorage downward, squeeze the actuation buttons while anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
simultaneously pushing down on the anchorage assem- it is locked in position.
bly.
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Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are ALR and is being used for normal usage:
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or
Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably
a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child
wrap around the occupants mid-section so as to not
restraint system. For additional information refer to
activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt
ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing
under the Child Restraint section. The chart below
to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull
defines the type of feature for each seating position.
out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort-
Driver Center Passenger ably wrap around the occupants mid-section. Slide the
First Row N/A N/A ALR latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
Second Row ALR N/A ALR
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) If
Third Row ALR Cinch ALR Equipped
N/A Not Applicable In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-
locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is avail-
able on all passenger-seating positions with a combina-
tion lap/shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode
anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63
position that has a belt with this feature. Children
WARNING!
12 years old and under should always be properly
restrained in the rear seat. The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced
if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- 2
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. tion is not working properly when checked ac-
cording to the procedures in the Service Manual.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until
the entire belt is extracted. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly
could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will
hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is Energy Management Feature
now in the Automatic Locking Mode. This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Management feature in the front seating positions to help
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on
to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking accident. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly
Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) that is designed to release webbing in a controlled
locking mode. manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt
force acting on the occupants chest.
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) If
The seat belts for both front seating positions are Equipped
equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to These head restraints are passive, deployable compo-
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily
accident. These devices may improve the performance of identified by any markings, only through visual inspec-
the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split
occupant early in an accident. Pretensioners work for all in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and
size occupants, including those in child restraints. trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
worn snugly and positioned properly. whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require
the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-
impact requires deployment, both the driver and front
straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten-
passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or
a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
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When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half
of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap
between the back of the occupants head and the AHR.
This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the 2
extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in
certain types of rear impacts.
NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may
not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
However if during a front impact, a secondary rear
impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever-
ity and type of the impact.
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components
1 Head Restraint Front Half 3 Head Restraint Back Half
(Soft Foam and Trim) (Decorative Plastic Rear Cover)
2 Seatback 4 Head Restraint Guide
Tubes
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1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat.
CAUTION!
All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-
ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicles seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper positions in order
to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an
accident.
If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Knee Impact Bolster
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up front passenger, and position the front occupant for the
high enough to block the location of the SABIC. best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bag.
The area where the side curtain air bag is located
should remain free from any obstructions.
(Continued)
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side
Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protec-
Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide tion by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal
improved protection for the driver and front passenger. collisions depending on the severity and type of collision.
Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the
occupant protection. risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver
Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions,
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
including some that may produce substantial vehicle
The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system
damage for example, some pole collisions, truck
required for this vehicle.
underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other
The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or hand, depending on the type and location of impact,
side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with
Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air initial deceleration.
bags, SABs, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and
The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions.
front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on
Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and
the severity and type of impact.
type of collision.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning
over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi-
not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check
have deployed. when the ignition is first turned on. After the 2
self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci-
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position,
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily
away from an inflating air bag.
or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of comes on again after initial startup.
the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the
It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-
START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF
ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the
noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos-
air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
tics also record the nature of the malfunction.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The
WARNING!
steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
ment panel could mean you wont have the air bags the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the front passenger.
air bag system immediately.
The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator
Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering Unit
wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- located in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering
vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large column. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the air bag, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemental
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79
Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates and in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very
folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the high speed and with such a high force that it could injure
full size. The air bag fully inflates in about 15 to 20 you if you are not seated properly, or if items are
milliseconds. The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates. This 2
Bag gas is vented through small vent holes in the side of especially applies to children.
the air bag.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) (SABIC) Inflator Units
Inflator Units During collisions where the impact is confined to a
The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may
designed to activate only in certain side collisions. deploy the SABIC air bags, depending on the severity
and type of collision. In these events, the ORC will
The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side
deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.
air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of
collision. A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side
curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes
Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air
the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and
bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be
covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30
triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The
milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes
inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space
to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you
between the occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflate
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
are not belted and seated properly, or if items are Enhanced Accident Response System
positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if
inflates. This especially applies to children. The side the communication network remains intact, and the
curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
it is inflated. event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
ing functions:
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have deployed. Cut off fuel to the engine.
NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SAB and Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
SABIC air bags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle. until the ignition key is turned off.
Front And Side Impact Sensors Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the the battery has power or until the ignition key is
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact removed.
events.
Unlock the doors automatically.
If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye
the air bag system. irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation 2
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
or all of the following may occur:
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturers in-
The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause structions for cleaning.
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-
front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The
ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
bags will not be in place to protect you.
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
WARNING!
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you havent healed significantly within a Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners can not
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor protect you in another collision. Have the air bags,
immediately. seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac-
tor assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer im-
As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
mediately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Con-
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
troller (ORC) system serviced as well.
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING! Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or
Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer
be injured if the air bag system is not there to for any air bag system service. If your seat includ-
protect you. Do not modify the components or ing your trim cover and cushion needs to be
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or serviced in any way (including removal or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts),
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, manufacturer approved seat accessories may be
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards. used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air for persons with disabilities, contact your autho-
bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who rized dealer.
works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83
Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly 2
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
with air bag system electrical components. While the air located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service fuse is good.
the air bag system immediately. Event Data Recorder (EDR)
The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on for This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
approximately four to eight seconds when the ignition (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
switch is first turned to ON/RUN. certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the
assist in understanding how a vehicles systems per-
approximate four to eight-second interval.
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
remains on while driving. time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
wer e buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties,
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
such as law enforcement, that have the special equip-
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
ment, can read the information if they have access to the
How fast the vehicle was traveling. vehicle or the EDR.
These data can help provide a better understanding of Child Restraints
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time, including babies and children. Every state in the
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
United States and all Canadian provinces require that
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per-
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- Children 12 years or younger should ride properly
forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of buckled up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics,
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
crash investigation. seats rather than in the front.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85
The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
WARNING!
vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier.
can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force Convertible child seats can be used either rearward- 2
required to hold even an infant on your lap could facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child
become so great that you could not hold the child, no seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-
matter how strong you are. The child and others facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be
could be badly injured. Any child riding in your used rearward-facing by children who have outgrown
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the childs their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years
size. old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they
reach the highest weight or height allowed by their
Infants And Child Restraints convertible child seat. Both types of child restraints are
Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the
facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to Lower
they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).
facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can
be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible
child seats.
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH
WARNING!
child restraint anchorage system. Refer to Lower An-
Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in chors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).
the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air
All children whose weight or height is above the
bag unless the air bag is turned off. An air bag
forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a
deployment could cause severe injury or death to
belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicles seat belts
infants in this position.
fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over
the vehicles seat cushion while the childs back is against
Older Children And Child Restraints
the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster
Children who are two years old or who have outgrown
seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held
their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward-
in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and
convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direc- Children Too Large For Booster Seats
tion are for children who are over two years old or who Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should over the front of the seat when their back is against the
remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height
Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
allowed by the child seat. These child seats are also held
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87
The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
WARNING!
as possible.
Improper installation can lead to failure of an
Check belt fit periodically. A childs squirming or
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a 2
slouching can move the belt out of position.
collision. The child could be badly injured or
If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the killed. Follow the manufacturers directions ex-
child closer to the center of the vehicle. If this doesnt actly when installing an infant or child restraint.
help, move the child to the center rear seating position A rearward-facing child restraint should only be
and use both the lap and shoulder belt. Never allow a used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing child re-
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy-
their back. ing passenger air bag which may cause severe or
NOTE: For additional information, refer to fatal injury to the infant.
www.seatcheck.org or call 1866SEATCHECK. Cana-
dian residents should refer to Transport Canadas web- Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
site for additional information: https://www.tc.gc.ca/ restraint:
roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
you make sure that you can install the child restraint in Installing The Child Restraint System
the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many,
The restraint must be appropriate for your childs
but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
weight and height limits.
connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the
Carefully follow the instructions that come with the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped
not work when you need it. with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the
tension in the strap. Not all child restraint systems will be
Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the
restraint manufacturers directions.
installation instructions that are provided with the child
restraint system.
WARNING!
In general, you will first loosen the child seat adjusters on
When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more
the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the
easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchor-
vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a
ages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps
sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants
as you push the child restraint rearward and downward
or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
into the seat.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89
Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we row fold-in-floor seats. Second-row seats also feature
have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tether strap anchorages, located in the rear surface of the
tions that come with the child restraint system. seatback. In addition, all third row fold-in-floor seats are
equipped with a child restraint tether anchor at the center 2
WARNING! seating position.
Improper installation of a child restraint to the NOTE:
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not
killed. Follow the manufacturers directions exactly being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
when installing an infant or child restraint. of reach of children. It is recommended that before
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of
System reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child
Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
is equipped with the child restraint anchorage behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through
system called LATCH, which stands for Lower the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This
Anchors and Tether for CHildren. Two LATCH should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an
child restraint anchorage systems are installed on all inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle
second-row seats and in the center position on all third
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
that the seat belts are not toys and should not be
played with, and never leave your child unattended in
the vehicle.
If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-compatible,
install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts.
Installing the Lower Attachments:
1. The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located
at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the 2
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches
The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Tires Fluid Leaks
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, 2
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires located and corrected immediately.
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
3
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) If Equipped . . . . . . . . 116
Inside Day/Night Mirror If Equipped . . . 112
Power Folding Mirrors If Equipped . . . . . 116
Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped . . 113
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors If Equipped . . 117
Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Blind Spot Monitoring If Equipped . . . . . . . 117
Drivers Automatic Dimming Mirror If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Outside Mirror Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . 114 Modes Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Power Mirrors If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Uconnect Phone If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 125
Heated Mirrors If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Heated Seats If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Uconnect Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster . . . 166
Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped . . . . . 167
Things You Should Know About Your Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Uconnect Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Stow n Go Seating If Equipped . . . . . . . 172
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Quad Seats If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Voice Command If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Second Row Bench Seat If Equipped . . . . 184
Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . 155
Third Row Power Recline If Equipped . . . 186
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Third Row Power Folding Seat If
Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Manually Folding Third Row Seats If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Power Seats If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks . . . . . . . 191
Power Lumbar If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 162
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107
Driver Memory Seat If Equipped . . . . . . . . 191 Dimmer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Memory Seat Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 3
High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Battery Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Windshield Wiper And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Automatic Headlights If Equipped . . . . . . 199
Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Headlights On With Wipers If Equipped . . 199
Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Headlight Delay If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 199
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Daytime Running Lights If Equipped . . . . 200
Rear Wiper And Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Front Fog Lights If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 201
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped . . . . . . . 207 Parksense Warning Display . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . 209 Parksense Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped . . . . . . 210 Enabling/Disabling Parksense . . . . . . . . . . 220
Adjustable Pedals If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 211 Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Electronic Speed Control If Equipped . . . . . 212
Cleaning The Parksense System . . . . . . . . . 221
To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Parksense System Usage Precautions . . . . . . 221
To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Parkview Rear Back Up Camera If
To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Turning Parkview On Or Off With
To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Navigation/Multimedia Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 226
To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Turning Parkview On Or Off Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Parksense Rear Park Assist If Equipped . . . 215
Parksense Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109
Overhead Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Front Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Courtesy/Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) . . . . . . 228 Power Sunroof If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
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Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights If Opening Sunroof Express . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Opening The Sunroof Manual Mode . . . . . 242
Rear Overhead Consoles If Equipped . . . . 230
Closing Sunroof Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Garage Door Opener If Equipped . . . . . . . . 231
Closing Sunroof Manual Mode . . . . . . . . 242
Before You Begin Programming
Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Programming A Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Venting Sunroof Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Programming A Non-Rolling Code . . . . . . . . 236
Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . 237
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Using HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Glove Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Door Trim Panel Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Electrical Power Outlets If Equipped . . . . . . 244 Driver Seatback Storage If Equipped . . . . 256
Power Inverter If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Umbrella Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Second Row Seat Storage Bins
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Instrument Panel Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Storage Bin Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Super Console If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Coat Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Premium Console Cupholders
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Cargo Area Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Interior Bottle Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Smokers Package Kit If Equipped . . . . . . 253 Basic Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Premium Console If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 262
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111
Super Console If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Rear Load-Leveling System If Equipped . . . 270
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Roof Luggage Rack If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 270
Rechargeable Flashlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Deploying The Crossbars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Sun Screens If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
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Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror If Equipped
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to
center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Illuminated Mirror
Rear Detection Zones
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When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if
momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually
to let the driver know that the system is operational. The verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle
BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer
forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends
when the vehicle is in PARK. beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the
BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane
time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone
starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are
proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road
system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the contamination so that the BSM system can function
vehicle when the vehicle speed reaches approximately properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bum-
vehicles in these areas. per stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
NOTE:
The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about
rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the
detection zones.
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Side Monitoring
Rear Monitoring
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121
Overtaking Traffic
If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed
of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in
the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning
light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed
between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph 3
(16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Overtaking/Passing
Overtaking/Approaching
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The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are
stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in
berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert adjacent lanes.
on such objects. This is normal operation and your
vehicle does not require service.
Opposing Traffic
Stationary Objects
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WARNING!
The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to
help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM
system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy-
clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped 3
with the BSM system, always check your vehicles
mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn
signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
3
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153
VOICE COMMAND IF EQUIPPED When you press the Voice Command button, you
Voice Command System Operation will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a
This Voice Command system allows you to command.
control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few
player, and a memo recorder. seconds, the system will present you with a list of options.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win-
options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is
for the beep, and say your command. set to low.
Pressing the Voice Command button while the At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your
system is speaking is known as barging in. The system commands, you will be prompted to repeat it.
will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or
To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com-
change commands. This will become helpful once you
mand button and say Help or Main Menu.
start to learn the options.
Commands
NOTE: At any time, you can say the words Cancel,
The Voice Command system understands two types of
Help or Main Menu.
commands. Universal commands are available at all
These commands are universal and can be used from any times. Local commands are available if the supported
menu. All other commands can be used depending upon radio mode is active.
the active application.
Changing the Volume
When using this system, you should speak clearly and at
1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command
a normal speaking volume.
button.
2. Say a command (e.g., Help).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157
3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Radio AM
volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command To switch to the AM band, say AM or Radio AM. In
system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for this mode, you may say the following commands:
Voice Command is different than the audio system.
Frequency # (to change the frequency)
Main Menu
Next Station (to select the next station) 3
Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command
button. You may say Main Menu to switch to the main Previous Station (to select the previous station)
menu.
Radio Menu (to switch to the radio menu)
In this mode, you can say the following commands:
Main Menu (to switch to the main menu)
Radio (to switch to the radio mode)
Radio FM
Disc (to switch to the disc mode) To switch to the FM band, say FM or Radio FM. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:
Memo (to switch to the memo recorder)
Frequency # (to change the frequency)
Setup (to switch to system setup)
Next Station (to select the next station)
Previous Station (to select the previous station)
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Menu Radio (to switch to the radio menu) Disc
To switch to the disc mode, say Disc. In this mode, you
Main Menu (to switch to the main menu)
may say the following commands:
Satellite Radio
Track (#) (to change the track)
To switch to satellite radio mode, say Sat or Satellite
Radio. In this mode, you may say the following com- Next Track (to play the next track)
mands:
Previous Track (to play the previous track)
Channel Number (to change the channel by its
Main Menu (to switch to the main menu)
spoken number)
Memo
Next Channel (to select the next channel)
To switch to the voice recorder mode, say Memo. In
Previous Channel (to select the previous channel) this mode, you may say the following commands:
List Channel (to hear a list of available channels) New Memo (to record a new memo) During the
recording, you may press the Voice Command
Select Name (to say the name of a channel)
button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of
Menu Radio (to switch to the radio menu) the following commands:
Main Menu (to switch to the main menu) Save (to save the memo)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159
Continue (to continue recording) Switch to system setup
Delete (to delete the recording) Change to setup
Play Memos (to play previously recorded memos) Main menu setup or
During the playback you may press the Voice
Switch to setup
Command button to stop playing memos. You 3
proceed by saying one of the following commands: In this mode, you may say the following commands:
Repeat (to repeat a memo) Language English
Next (to play the next memo) Language French
Previous (to play the previous memo) Language Spanish
Delete (to delete a memo) Tutorial
Delete All (to delete all memos) Voice Training
Setup NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice
To switch to system setup, you may say on of the Command button first and wait for the beep before
following: speaking the Barge In commands.
Change to setup
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Voice Training
WARNING!
For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
Voice Voice Training feature may be used. outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured
1. Press the Voice Command button, say System
or killed.
Setup and once you are in that menu then say Voice
Training. This will train your own voice to the system Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
and will improve recognition. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas
2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Uconnect Voice. For best results, the Voice Training Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, using a seat belt properly.
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new Power Seats If Equipped
user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. Some models may be equipped with eight-way power
seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat
SEATS
switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
switches control the movement of the seat cushion and
vehicle.
the seatback.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down 3
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position has been reached.
Driver Power Seat Switch Reclining The Seatback
1 Seat Switch 2 Seatback Switch The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward,
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
the switch when the desired position has been reached.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position has been reached.
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING! CAUTION!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to
control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
injury or death. movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seats
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat path.
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted Power Lumbar If Equipped
seat belt. Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the
belt, which could result in serious injury or death. lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease
the lumbar support.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion or other physical condition must exercise 3
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a
Power Lumbar Switch seat that has been overheated could cause serious
Heated Seats If Equipped burns due to the increased surface temperature of
On some models, the front and rear seats may be the seat.
equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and
seatbacks. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
drivers heated seat can be programmed to come on
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
during a remote start. Refer to Remote Starting System NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
If Equipped in Things To Know Before Starting Your within two to five minutes.
Vehicle for further information.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will
Front Heated Seats provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal
and passenger to operate the seats independently. The HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, the
controls for each heater are located on the switch bank system will automatically switch to LOW-level after a
below the climate controls. maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that
time, the display will change from HIGH to LOW,
You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF. Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the second row seats are equipped with
Press the switch once to select HIGH-level
heaters. There are two heated seat switches that allow the
heating. Press the switch a second time to select
second row passengers to operate the seats indepen-
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
dently. The heated seat switches are located on the sliding
time to shut the heating elements OFF.
side door handle trim panels.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165
Press the switch once to select HIGH-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to select
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes. 3
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of
operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal
HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to LOW-level after
Second Row Heated Seat Switch approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation. At
You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. that time, the display will change from HIGH to LOW,
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide
Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you
manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat have reached the desired position. Then, using body
cushion at the front edge of each seat. pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be
sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.
Manual Seat Adjuster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167
Manual Reclining Seats If Equipped To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push
For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean
recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its
normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.
3
WARNING!
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,
which could result in serious injury or death.
Push Button
WARNING!
Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable
DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event
of a collision and could result in serious injury or
Active Head Restraint (Tilted) death.
NOTE: (Continued)
The head restraints should only be removed by quali-
fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of
the head restraints require removal, see your autho-
rized dealer.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171
WARNING! (Continued)
Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they
are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac-
tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se-
cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head
3
Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow
this warning could cause personal injury if the
Active Head Restraint is deployed.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,
which have minimal clearance to the cover.
3
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open.
Seat In Storage Bin
Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched
7. Close the storage bin cover. while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
To Unstow Second Row Seats
1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage
bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors.
3. Lift the seatback to the full upright position.
4. Return the head restraint to its upright position, close
the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking
mechanism to the Unlocked position.
Stow n Go Seat Folded And Latched Position
To tumble or stow the seat from the folded and latched Raising The Seatback
position: return the seatback and head restraint to the
2. Return the head restraint to the upright position.
upright position. Then pull up on the seatback recliner
lever on the outboard side of the seat to fold head rest
and seatback and tumble seat forward.
1. Return the seatback to the upright position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177
Easy Entry Second Row
The second row Stow n Go seats allow easy entry to the
third row seat or rear cargo area.
Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard
side of the seat.
3
WARNING!
In the event of a collision you could be injured if the
seat is not fully latched.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death. 3
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted
seat belt.
Manual Recline
To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push Recline Lever
back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean WARNING!
forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its
normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward and Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched. shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.
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Fold-Flat Easy Entry
To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into
position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row. With the Quad seat in the fold-flat position,
the seat cushion. lift up on the easy entry lever located near the bottom of
the seat and lift the seat forward.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury:
Retainer strap must always be securely attached to
grab handle when seat is folded forward and
vehicle is moving. 3
Never occupy the seat or the center seat behind a
seat that has been folded forward.
Retainer Strap
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Removal Second Row Bench Seat If Equipped
The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is
needed. With the seat in the easy entry position, lift the removable for added cargo space.
cross beam forward and up to release the front anchor
latches.
Release Handles
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Third Row Power Recline If Equipped Third Row Power Folding Seat If Equipped
The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the
cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
for occupant comfort.
NOTE: Lower the head restraint by pulling on the
release strap marked 1 located on the outboard side of
the head restraint.
Release Strap 3
Release Strap 2
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5. Pull release strap marked 4 and tumble the seat
rearward into the storage bin.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
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Interior Lighting On NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the
Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this
second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the feature to operate.
interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the
Interior Lighting Off
dimmer control is in this position.
Rotate the left dimmer control to the off position (extreme
Interior lights are also turned on when a door or liftgate bottom). The interior lights will remain off when the
is opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is doors or liftgate are open.
activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
extreme top.
Rotate the left dimmer control to the first detent. This
The interior lights will automatically turn off in approxi- feature brightens the odometer, radio and overhead
mately 10 minutes for the first activation and 90 seconds displays when the parking lights or headlights are on.
every activation thereafter until the engine is started, if
Halo Lights If Equipped
one of the following occur:
Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that help
A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in
locating specific features while driving at night.
Any overhead reading light is left on
The Halo control switch is located to the right of the
dimmer switch.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Halo Control
To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo
switch control upward or downward to in-
crease or decrease the lighting. Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the:
Turn Signals
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Headlight Beams Low/High Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn)
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
Front and Rear Wipers Washer Functions three times then automatically turn off.
Turn Signals High/Low Beam Switch
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows When the headlights are turned on, pushing the multi-
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show function lever toward the instrument panel will switch
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. from low beams to high beams. Pulling back to the
neutral position returns the headlights to the low beam
NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or
operation.
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is Flash-To-Pass
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
defective. lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
Turn Signal Warning
remain on until the lever is released.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile
(1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to
alert the driver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205
Battery Protection
This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing
down the battery if the headlights, parking lights, or
front fog lights are left on for extended periods of time
when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. After
eight minutes of the ignition switch being in the LOCK 3
position and the headlight switch in any position other
than OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically
until the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight
switch.
The battery protection feature will be disabled if the
ignition switch is turned to any other position other than Washer And Wiper Controls
LOCK during the eight minute delay.
NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that pre-
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off
the multifunction lever. Rotate the end of the multifunc- and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage
tion lever to select the desired wiper speed. to the wiper motor may occur.
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
At driving speeds above 10 mph (16 km/h), the delay
WARNING!
can be regulated from a maximum of approximately
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield 18 second between cycles (first detent), to a cycle every
could lead to a collision. You might not see other one second (fifth detent).
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
Windshield Wiper Operation
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past
windshield with the defroster before and during
the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation.
windshield washer use.
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent
past the intermittent settings for high-speed operation.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- Windshield Washers
tions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pauseTo use the Washer, push on the end of the lever to the
between cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the wiper/second detent and hold while spray is desired. If the lever
is pushed while on the intermittent setting, the wipers
washer control lever to one of the first five detents to
select the desired delay interval. will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the
lever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter-
NOTE:
val previously selected. If the lever is pushed while the
If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate
delay times will be doubled.
several wipe cycles, then turn off.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207
Mist Feature Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped
Press the end of the multifunction lever inward (toward This feature senses moisture on the windshield and auto-
the steering column) to the first detent and release for a matically activates the wipers for the driver. This feature is
single wiping cycle. especially useful for road splash or overspray from the
windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of
NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer
the multifunction lever to one of the five intermittent 3
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
wiper sensitivity settings to activate this feature.
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid. The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the
multifunction lever. Wiper sensitivity position 3 has been
Rear Wiper And Washer
calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity. If the opera-
Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the
tor desires more wiping sensitivity, they may select
rear intermittent wipers. To activate the washers, rotate
sensitivity positions 4 or 5. If the operator desires less
the rotary ring fully forward and the washers will spray
wiping sensitivity, they may select sensitivity positions 2
until the ring is released, and then resume the intermit-
or 1. Place the multifunction lever in the OFF position
tent interval.
when not using the system.
NOTE: Rear window wipers function in the intermittent
NOTE:
wiper speed only.
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper speed is in the low or high position.
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved, or
when ice or dried saltwater is present on the wind- the vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph (0 km/h),
shield. or the outside temperature rises above freezing.
Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone Neutral Wipe Inhibit The Rain Sensing feature will
may reduce rain sensor performance. not operate when the ignition is ON, and the trans-
mission shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off
the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless
through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to Electronic
the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL
(Customer-Programmable Features) in Understand-
position.
ing Your Instrument Panel for further information.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit On vehicles equipped
The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the
with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are
wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the
not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start
following conditions:
mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit The Rain Sensing placed the ignition switch in the RUN position, rain
feature will not operate when the ignition is first sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been
switched ON, and the vehicle is stationary, and the selected, and no other inhibit conditions (mentioned
outside temperature is below 32F (0C), unless the previously) exist.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering
located below the steering wheel at the end of the wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the
steering column. steering column in position, push the lever upward until 3
fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column is locked before driving your ve-
hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps steering wheel to operate.
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for
heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on
approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically
during a remote start. Refer to Remote Starting System
shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early
If Equipped in Things to Know Before Starting Your
or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already
Vehicle for further information.
warm.
The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch WARNING!
bank below the climate controls.
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
Press the switch to turn on the heated because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
steering wheel. The light on the switch spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
will illuminate to indicate the steering haustion, or other physical conditions must exer-
wheel heater is on. Pressing the switch cise care when using the steering wheel heater. It
a second time will turn off the heated may cause burns even at low temperatures, espe-
steering wheel and light indicator. cially if used for long periods.
(Continued)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211
WARNING! (Continued)
Do not place anything on the steering wheel that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type and material. This may
cause the steering wheel heater to overheat.
3
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS IF EQUIPPED
The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a
greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and
seat position. This feature allows the brake, accelerator,
and clutch pedals (if equipped) to move toward or away
from the driver to provide improved position with the Adjustable Pedal Switch
steering wheel. Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward
(toward the front of the vehicle).
The switch is located on the left side of the steering
column. Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward
(toward the driver).
The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in
WARNING!
REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys-
tem is on. The following messages will be displayed Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In- You could lose control and have an accident. Always
formation System (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
be adjusted when the system is locked out (Adjust-
able Pedal Disabled Cruise Control Engaged or ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED
Adjustable Pedal Disabled Vehicle In Reverse. When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
CAUTION! (40 km/h).
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
or impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage right side of the steering wheel.
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim-
ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the
adjustable pedals path.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system 3
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
1 ON/OFF 2 RES + Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
4 CANCEL 3 SET -
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut You could lose control and have an accident. Always
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)
has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button button and release. Resume can be used at any speed
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will above 20 mph (32 km/h).
operate at the selected speed.
To Vary The Speed Setting
NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in-
speed and on level ground before pressing the SET crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button. If the button
button. is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to
increase until the button is released, then the new set
To Deactivate
speed will be established.
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph
vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without (2 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF the button results in an increase of 1 mph (2 km/h).
button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set
To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is
speed memory.
set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually
held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215
decrease until the button is released. Release the button On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed
will be established. Control.
Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph
WARNING!
(2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of
the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the 3
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-
To Accelerate For Passing
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
could lose control and have an accident. Do not use
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
vehicle set speed. PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST IF
NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains EQUIPPED
speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual
moderate hills is normal. and audible indications of the distance between the rear
fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
during a parking maneuver. Refer to ParkSense System
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and ParkSense Sensors
recommendations. The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is
ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
within the sensors field of view. The sensors can detect
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in
changed to the ON/RUN position.
(200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal
ParkSense can be active only when the shift lever is in direction, depending on the location, type and orienta-
REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at this shift lever tion of the obstacle.
position, the system will remain active until the vehicle
ParkSense Warning Display
speed is increased to approximately 11 mph (18 km/h) or
The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if
above. The system will become active again if the vehicle
Sound and Display is selected from the Customer- Pro-
speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately
grammable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle
10 mph (16 km/h).
Information Center (EVIC). Refer to Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features) in Understanding Your In-
strument Panel for further information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217
The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense Display
ment clusters EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display
audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
WARNING ALERTS
Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than
(in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm)
Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous
Chime Second Tone
Display Message Park Assist Warning Object Warning Object Warning Object Warning Object
System ON Detected Detected Detected Detected
Arcs None 3 Solid 3 Slow 2 Slow 1 Slow
(Continuous) Flashing Flashing Flashing
Radio Mute No Yes Yes Yes Yes
NOTE: ParkSense will MUTE the radio, if on, when (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
the system is sounding an audio tone. tures) in Understanding Your Instrument Panel for
further information.
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled through the When ParkSense is disabled, the instrument cluster will
Customer-Programmable Features section of the EVIC. display the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message for
The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or Sound and approximately five seconds. Refer to Electronic Vehicle
Display. Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center Information Center (EVIC) in Understanding Your
Instrument Panel for further information. When the
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221
shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system is If CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS appears in the
disabled, the EVIC will display the PARK ASSIST SYS- EVIC after making sure the rear fascia/bumper is free
TEM OFF message for as long as the vehicle is in from snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction, see your
REVERSE. authorized dealer.
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System If SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM appears in the
When the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System is mal- EVIC, see your authorized dealer. 3
functioning, the instrument cluster will actuate a single
Cleaning The ParkSense System
chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the
Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap
CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS or the SERVICE
and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message. Refer to Electronic
scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could dam-
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in Understanding
age the sensors.
Your Instrument Panel for further information. When
the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has ParkSense System Usage Precautions
detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the
NOTE:
CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS or the SERVICE
Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud,
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message for as long as the
dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operat-
vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense
ing properly.
will not operate.
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an
affect the performance of ParkSense. obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide
a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/
When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster
bumper.
will display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF. Further-
more, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc.,
until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear
key. fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do
so can result in the system misinterpreting a close
When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE
object as a sensor problem, causing the SERVICE
position and ParkSense is turned off, the EVIC will
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM message to be displayed in
display PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message for as
the EVIC.
long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense
ParkSense, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is
should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered
sounding a tone.
or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A
Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that
not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system not working
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223
CAUTION! WARNING!
ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable Drivers must be careful when backing up even
to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys-
stacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily de- tem. Always check carefully behind your vehicle,
tected or not detected at all. Obstacles located look behind you, and be sure to check for pedes- 3
above or below the sensors will not be detected trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and
when they are in close proximity. blind spots before backing up. You are responsible
The vehicle must be driven slowly when using for safety and must continue to pay attention to
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended serious injury or death.
that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when (Continued)
using ParkSense.
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA IF
WARNING! (Continued)
EQUIPPED
Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear
System, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen
mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever
from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be
towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or displayed on the Navigation/Multimedia radio display
damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch screen along with a caution note to check entire sur-
ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the roundings across the top of the screen. After five sec-
rear fascia when the warning display turns on the onds this note will disappear. The ParkView camera is
single flashing arc and sounds the continuous located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear License
tone. Also, the sensors could detect the ball mount plate.
and hitch ball assembly, depending on its size and
shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle is When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
behind the vehicle. camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen
appears again.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225
When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the
of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate
center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ distances for each zone:
receiver. The static grid lines will show separate zones
Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle
Red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) 3
Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m)
Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater)
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
OVERHEAD CONSOLES
Front Overhead Console
Two versions of the overhead console are available. The
base front overhead console model featured fixed incan-
descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor-
age and conversation mirror. The premium front over-
head console model features a LED focused light that Overhead Console
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is
(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.
From the closed position, press the door latch to open the
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry
compartment.
(RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows (LED lamps only).
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console (pre-
mium console only). This light is turned on when the
headlight switch is on, and will adjust in brightness when
Over Door Latch
the dimmer control is rotated up or down.
The door will slowly rotate to the full open position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229
HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner
NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.
CAUTION!
Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp)
power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced. 3
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Instrument Panel Outlets
NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR cigar
knob and element must be used.
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power
shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access
panel and is also connected to the battery. Do not exceed the power outlets push down on the cover and slide it
a maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared toward the instrument panel.
between the lower panel outlet and the removable floor
console outlet.
CUPHOLDERS
There are cupholders located throughout the interior. All
liners are removable for cleaning. Pull the flexible liner
from the cupholder drawer or tray starting at one edge
for easy removal. Refer to Cleaning The Instrument
Panel Cupholders in Maintaining Your Vehicle for
further information.
Instrument Panel Cupholders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out
Front Cupholders
drawer just above the lower storage bin.
Pull the drawer out firmly until it stops, and place the
container to be held in either one of the cupholder wells.
The cupholders are designed to accommodate a wide
variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the
container to engage the cupholder retention features.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251
Super Console If Equipped For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the
On models equipped with the Super Console, there are pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console.
two cupholders located in the center of the console. Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the
cupholders.
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn-
ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors
to avoid injury.
Upper Compartment
Upper and Lower Glove Compartments
To close the compartment door, push downward on the
doors surface to latch the door closed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255
Lower Glove Compartment NOTE: The lower compartment is equipped with a lock
To open the lower compartment pull out on the release that is part of the compartment handle.
handle.
Door Trim Panel Storage
Front Door Storage
Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for 3
storage.
Lower Compartment
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Driver Seatback Storage If Equipped Umbrella Holder
The drivers seatback has a primary storage pocket on all An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into
models and an optional secondary mesh pocket. the left front door entry scuff molding.
Storage Bin
CAUTION!
NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flat
to avoid damage from contact with the front seat
tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,
which have minimal clearance to the cover.
3
Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever
As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the
storage bin cover latching mechanism.
Console Position 2
Console Position 3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265
Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost To Remove The Premium Floor Console
position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of
1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the
the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin
console.
and provides additional cupholders for rear passengers.
2. Lift the rear of the console up several inches/
centimeters. 3
3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove
console.
To reinstall the console:
1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly
higher than the front).
2. Slide the console forward into the floor bracket.
3. Rotate the rear of the console down until it is resting
on the floor bracket.
Console Position 4
4. Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated
in the rear floor bracket.
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched.
WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the
removable floor console is not properly installed.
Always be sure the removable floor console is fully
latched.
Super Console
1 Front Sliding Tambour Door
2 Cupholder Light Ring
3 Rear Sliding Tambour Door
Loosening Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273
Tightening Crossbar
Stowing the Crossbars
Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars, again,
taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Crossbars
are identical and can be stowed in either rail nest. Once
the crossbars are stowed, tighten the thumb screws Rail Tie Loops
completely.
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof 3
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Trip Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Instrument Cluster Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Tire Psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
4
Instrument Cluster Premium . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features) . . . . . . . . . 311
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Compass / Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . 312
(EVIC) Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Customer-Programmable Features
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 (System Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
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Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/ Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV If (Sales Code RES+RSC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Operating Instructions Radio Mode . . . . . 330
Operating Instructions (Voice Command
Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD
System) If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Operating Instructions
Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
(Uconnect Phone) If Equipped . . . . . . . 320
List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 341
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . . . . . . . . 321
Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . . . . . 341
Operating Instructions Radio Mode . . . . . 321
Uconnect Multimedia (Satellite Radio)
Operation Instructions CD Mode For CD
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
And MP3 Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Operating Instructions
Notes On Playing MP3 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
(Uconnect Phone) If Equipped . . . . . . . 346
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode . . . . 329
iPod/USB/MP3 Control If Equipped . . . . . 346
Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
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Using This Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Play A DVD Using The
Touch-Screen Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Play A DVD Using The VES Player
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is
List Or Browse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) . . . . . . . . 352 4
Third Row Swivel Screen (If Equipped) . . . . . 367
Uconnect Multimedia Video Entertainment
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen
System (VES) If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Play Video Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Remote Control Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2
Locking The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 . . . . 357
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries . . . . 372
Dual Video Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Headphones Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
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Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 Rear Manual Climate Control
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Replacing The Headphone Batteries . . . . . . . 374
Automatic Temperature Control
Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime
(ATC) If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Summer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Winter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Vacation/Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Outside Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones . . . . . . . 391 A/C Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
1. Tachometer
when the turn signal lever is operated.
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with
range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the either turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to
accelerator. alert you to turn the signal off. If either indicator flashes
at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
2. Front Fog Light Indicator If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog 5. High Beam Indicator
lights are on. This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward
3. Park/Headlight ON Indicator If Equipped
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
This indicator will illuminate when the park
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
lights or headlights are turned on.
6. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Display If Equipped
Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
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U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of Message Display Area
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your odometer messages will display:
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Ajar
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, gATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liftgate Ajar
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must LoW tirE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Tire Pressure
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was gASCAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Cap Fault 4
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to noFUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Fault
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/ CHAngE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil Change Required
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or LoCOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Coolant
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in
must be reset at zero.
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area
This also displays Trip A and Trip B, DTE, MPG or located in the instrument cluster.
L/100km, OAT (Outside Air Temperature) information to
Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Base Cluster, use STEP and RESET button (on steering
Display If Equipped for further information.
wheel) to access or reset the display. For further informa-
tion refer to Compass Mini-Trip Computer.
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LoW tirE CHAngE OIL
When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three indicator system. The CHAngE OIL message will flash in
cycles. the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate
gASCAP
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
change indicator system is duty cycle-based, which
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
gASCAP message will display in the odometer display
dependent upon your personal driving style.
area. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
STEP button on the steering wheel to turn off the Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
message. If the problem continues, the message will time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
appear the next time the vehicle is started. position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the STEP button on the steering wheel. To reset
noFUSE
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the Igni-
scheduled maintenance), perform the following steps.
tion Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or
damaged, a noFUSE message will display in the odom- 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do
eter display area. For further information on fuses and fuse not start the engine).
locations refer to Fuses in Maintaining Your Vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
within 10 seconds. indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the 4
Display If Equipped ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
8. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light If
instrument cluster. For further information, refer to
Equipped
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
7. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light should be checked monthly when cold and
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
may stay on for as long as four seconds. has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
tires.) low tire pressure telltale.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as approximately one minute and then remain continuously
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation alsoWhen the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affecttem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
the vehicles handling and stopping ability. as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
tire maintenance, and it is the drivers responsibility to
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of
to continue to function properly. an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that
monitors engine and automatic transmission con-
CAUTION! trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in
the ON/RUN position, before engine start. If the bulb
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
does not come on when turning the key from OFF to
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. 4
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap,
tion or sensor damage may result when using re- poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after
placement equipment that is not of the same size, engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can or most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a not require towing.
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
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10. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/
CAUTION!
Malfunction Indicator Light If Equipped
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
damage to the engine control system. It also could Light in the instrument cluster will come on
affect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL is when the ignition switch is turned to the
flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and ON/RUN position. It should go out with the
power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is engine running. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
required. dicator Light comes on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC
system. If this light remains on after several ignition
WARNING!
cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you problem diagnosed and corrected.
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such NOTE:
as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC
in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light come on mo-
others. mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to
ON/RUN.
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Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC 13. Fuel Door Reminder
system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the
Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
vehicle.
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
14. Fuel Gauge
that caused the ESC activation.
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
11. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. 4
Light If Equipped
15. Air Bag Warning Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con-
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
trol (ESC) is off.
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
12. Speedometer
driving, have the system inspected at an authorized
Indicates vehicle speed.
dealer as soon as possible. Refer to Occupant Restraints
in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for
further information.
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16. Shift Lever Indicator 18. Brake Warning Light
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the This light monitors various brake functions,
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the including brake fluid level and parking brake
automatic transmission. application. If the brake light turns on it may
indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
NOTE:
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with
You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK.
the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
The highest available transmission gear is displayed in
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been
the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the
mation Center (EVIC) whenever the Electronic Range
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
Select (ERS) feature is active. Use the +/- selector on
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the
the shift lever to activate ERS. Refer to Automatic
Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake
Transmission in Starting And Operating for further
System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
information.
In this case, the light will remain on until the condition
17. Vehicle Security Light If Equipped has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake
mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
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The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-
WARNING!
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed.
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have
dropped below a specified level. a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 4
NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the
tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS
the brake fluid level checked. Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
sary. turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap-
proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
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The light also will turn on when the parking brake is 20. Temperature Gauge
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
tion. ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
19. Seat Belt Reminder Light
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if
CAUTION!
the driver or front passengers seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
if the drivers seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. H pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
Refer to Occupant Restraints in Things To Know with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information. drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the H and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealership for service.
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while driving, turn off some of the vehicles non-essential
WARNING!
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the charging system light remains on, it means that the
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer- system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you rized dealer.
decide to look under the hood yourself, see Main-
If jump starting is required, refer to Jump Starting
taining Your Vehicle. Follow the warnings under the
Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies. 4
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
23. Oil Pressure Warning Light
21. Low Fuel Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal light should turn on momentarily when the engine
(7.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
fuel is added. vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
22. Charging System Light
on.
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN and remain on This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
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24. Engine Temperature Warning Light 25. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This light informs you of a problem with the
tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The
gauge approaches H , this indicator will illuminate light will come on when the ignition is first
and a single chime will sound after reaching a set turned to ON/RUN and remain on briefly as a
threshold. Further overheating will cause the tempera- bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting,
ture gauge to pass H , the indicator will continuously have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the
is allowed to cool.
engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, placed in the PARK position, the light should turn off.
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an autho-
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is
service. Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is
Do In Emergencies for further information.
required and you may experience reduced performance,
an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle
may require towing.
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26. Transmission Temperature Warning Light
CAUTION!
During sustained high speed driving or trailer
towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
matic transmission oil may become too hot. ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
When the transmission overheat warning light severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
turns on, you will experience reduced vehicle perfor-
mance until the automatic transmission cools down.
WARNING!
Once the transmission has cooled down and the light 4
turns off, you may continue to drive normally. If the high If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
occur. in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the components and cause a fire.
transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system conveniently allows the driver to select a
(EVIC) IF EQUIPPED variety of useful information by pressing the switches
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the following:
instrument cluster.
Radio Information
Fuel Economy
Vehicle Speed
Trip Info
Tire PSI
Vehicle Info
Messages
Units
System Setup (Personal Settings)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Turn Menu Off
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The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up-
wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy,
Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units,
System Setup) and sub-menus.
DOWN Button
Press and release the DOWN button to scroll
downward through the main menus and sub- 4
menus.
SELECT Button
The SELECT button allows access to informa-
tion in EVIC submenus, selects some feature
settings, and resets some EVIC features. The
EVIC prompts the driver when the SELECT
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
button can be used by displaying the right arrow graphic.
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BACK Button Remote start active Key to Run
Press the BACK button to scroll back to a
Wrong Key
previous menu or sub-menu.
Damaged Key
Key not programmed
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays Vehicle Not in Park
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start
the following messages:
Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in
Key in ignition
motion)
Ignition or Accessory On
Liftgate Ajar (chime will sound when vehicle starts
Remote start aborted Door ajar moving)
Remote start aborted Hood ajar Low Tire Pressure
Remote start aborted L/Gate ajar Service TPM System (refer to Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System in Starting And Operating)
Remote start aborted Fuel low
Premium TPM Service Graphic Display
Remote start disabled Start Vehicle to Reset
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Turn Signal On Blind Spot System Not Available This message is
displayed to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
RKE Battery Low
system is temporarily unavailable due to sensor block-
LOW WASHER FLUID age, electronic interference, or other temporary con-
ditions. When this message is displayed both outside
Oil Change Required
rear view icons will be illuminated. If electronic inter-
Left Front Turn Signal Light Out ference is present, the BSM system will illuminate the
Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out
icon only on the side of interference as long as 4
interference is present.
Right Front Turn Signal Light Out
Service Blind Spot System This message is dis-
Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out played to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
system is permanently unavailable. The driver will
Park Assist Disabled
receive an EVIC message and the BSM display warn-
Service Park Assist System ing in both mirrors will be permanently illuminated. If
this message is present see an authorized dealer.
Personal Settings Not Available Vehicle Not In Park
Blind Spot System Off This message is displayed
when the ignition is turned to ON to indicate the Blind
Spot System has been turned off.
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EVIC White Telltale Lights Electronic Speed Control SET
This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic
tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information,
refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under-
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Status
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.
The shift lever status 5,4,3,2,1 are displayed indicating
the shift lever position. Telltales 5,4,3,2,1 indicate the EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature has been engaged This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-
and the gear selected is displayed. For further informa- tales. These telltales include:
tion on ERS, refer to Starting And Operating
Low Fuel Light
Electronic Speed Control Ready When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
This light will turn on when the electronic (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
speed control is ready. For further information, fuel is added.
refer to Electronic Speed Control in Under-
Loose Gascap Indicator
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines
that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly
installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator
will display in the telltale display area. Tighten
the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305
to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the Oil Pressure Warning Light
message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
This light will turn on to indicate the wind- on.
shield washer fluid is low.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. 4
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These Charging System Light
telltales include: This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
Door Ajar
ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
This light will turn on to indicate that one or
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
more doors may be ajar.
driving, turn off some of the vehicles non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
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vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging If the light remains lit with the engine running, your
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho-
rized dealer. rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is
If jump starting is required, refer to Jump Starting
required. You may experience reduced performance, an
Procedures in What To Do In Emergencies.
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light require towing.
This light informs you of a problem with the
Engine Temperature Warning Light
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
light will come on when the ignition is first
tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb
proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a
check. If the light does not come on during starting, have
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a
engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed
vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is to cool.
placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
WARNING!
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
service. Refer to If Your Engine Overheats in What To illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
Do In Emergencies for more information. in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
components and cause a fire.
This light indicates that the transmission fluid
temperature is running hot. This may occur 4
Oil Change Required
with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
light turns on, safely pull over and stop the
indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds,
run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
CAUTION!
indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause your personal driving style.
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
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Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Fuel Economy
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Fuel
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and Economy displays highlighted in the EVIC and press
release the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator the SELECT button. The following Fuel Economy func-
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), tions display in the EVIC:
perform the following steps.
Average Fuel Economy (AVG)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not
Distance To Empty (DTE)
start the engine.)
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds. Average Fuel Economy
This display shows the average fuel economy since the
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
last reset. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset by
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you following the prompt in the EVIC to use the SELECT
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not button. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will
reset. If necessary, repeat these steps. read zero for two seconds. Then, the history informa-
tion will be erased, and the averaging will continue from
the last fuel average reading before the reset.
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NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a LOW FUEL message. 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 4
FUEL message and a new DTE value will display.
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Average Fuel Economy Display
This display shows the instantaneous MPG in bar graph
Distance To Empty (DTE)
form while driving. This will monitor the gas mileage in
This display shows the estimated distance that can be
real-time as you drive and can be used to modify driving
traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This esti-
habits in order to increase fuel economy.
mated distance is determined by a weighted average of
the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according Vehicle Speed
to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle
through the SELECT button. Speed displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the
SELECT button. Press the SELECT button to display the
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current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT Trip B
button a second time will toggle the unit of measure Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
between mph or km/h. reset.
NOTE: Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle Elapsed Time
Speed menu will not change the unit of measure in the Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset
EVIC. when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed
time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON
Trip Info
or START position.
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Trip
Info is highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT To Reset A Trip Function
button. Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons to Reset will only occur while a resettable function is
highlight one of the following functions if you want to selected (highlighted). Press and hold the SELECT button
reset it: to clear the resettable function being displayed.
Trip A Tire PSI
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Tire
reset. PSI: displays highlighted in the EVIC. Press the SELECT
button to view a graphic of the vehicle with a tire
pressure value at each corner of the graphic.
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Units Oil Temperature
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Units Displays the actual oil temperature.
displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT
Oil Pressure
button. The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
Displays the actual oil pressure.
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, scroll up or Engine Hours
down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark
Messages 4
appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Mes-
been selected.
sages: XX displays highlighted in the EVIC. If there is
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) more than one message, pressing the SELECT button will
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle display a stored warning message. Press and release the
Info displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. UP and DOWN buttons if there is more than one message
Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the to step through the remaining stored messages. If there
selections below: are no message, pressing the SELECT button will do
nothing.
Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
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Compass / Temperature Display NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and
The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is an environment free from large metallic objects such as
facing. The EVIC will display one of eight compass buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks,
readings and the outside temperature. etc.
NOTE: The system will display the last known outside Manual Compass Calibration
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the compass into the Calibration Mode manually, as follows:
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
1. Turn ON the ignition switch.
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
Automatic Compass Calibration 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached,
need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is then press the SELECT button.
new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will 3. Press the DOWN button until Calibrate Compass is
display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may displayed in the EVIC.
also calibrate the compass by completing one or more
360degree turns (in an area free from large metal or 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the
metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the calibration. The CAL indicator will be displayed in the
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. EVIC.
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5. Complete one or more 360degree turns (in an area
free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL
indicator turns off. The compass will now function
normally.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences the variance should be set for the zone where 4
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
differences, and provide the most accurate compass
heading. For the most accurate compass performance, the Compass Variance Map
compass must be set using the following steps.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of
2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup
the instrument panel, such as iPods, Mobile Phones,
(Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached,
Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass
then press the SELECT button.
module is located, and it can cause interference with the
compass sensor, and it may give false readings.
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3. Press the DOWN button until the Compass Variance press the SELECT button to enter the System Setup
message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT sub-menu. Press and release the UP or DOWN button to
button. The last variance zone number displays in the select a feature form the following choices:
EVIC.
Language
4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper When in this display you may select one of five lan-
variance zone is selected, according to the map. guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
5. Press and release the RETURN button to exit.
the UP or DOWN button while in this display and scroll
Customer-Programmable Features through the language choices. Press the SELECT button
(System Setup) to select English, Spanish (Espaol), French (Franais).
Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features Then, as you continue, the information will display in the
when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is selected language.
out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning
NavTurn By Turn
message SYSTEM SETUP NOT AVAILABLE VEHICLE
When this feature is selected, the navigation system
NOT IN PARK displays when you try to select System
utilizes voice commands, guiding through the drive
Setup from the main menu.
route, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destina-
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until System tion is reached. To make your selection, press and release
Setup is highlighted in the main menu of the EVIC. Then the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315
the feature showing the system has been activated or the Auto Unlock Doors
check-mark is removed showing the system has been When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the
deactivated. vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position and the drivers door is opened. To
Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System
make your selection, press and release the SELECT
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
position and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph
(18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only,
is removed showing the system has been deactivated. 4
Sound and Display, or turned OFF through the EVIC. To Remote Unlock Sequence
make your selection, press and release the SELECT When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the drivers
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver
is removed showing the system has been deactivated. Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
Refer to Rear Park Assist System in Understanding transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passen-
The Features Of Your Vehicle for system function and gers doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of
operating information. the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark
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appears next to the feature showing the system has been In warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will
activated or the check-mark is removed showing the automatically turn on when the remote start is activated.
system has been deactivated. These features will stay on through the duration of
remote start or until the key is turned to RUN. To make
RKE Linked To Memory
your selection, press and release the SELECT button until
When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror,
a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
and radio settings will return to the memory set position
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed
when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed. If
showing the system has been deactivated.
this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror,
and radio settings can only return to the memory set Horn with Remote Lock
position using the door mounted switch. To make your When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will
selection, press and release the SELECT button until a occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
check-mark appears next to the feature showing the This feature may be selected with or without the Flash
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed Lamps with Lock feature. To make your selection, press
showing the system has been deactivated. and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap-
pears next to the feature showing the system has been
Remote Start Comfort Sys.
activated or the check-mark is removed showing the
When this feature is selected and the remote start is
system has been deactivated.
activated, the heated steering wheel and driver heated
seat features will automatically turn on in cold weather.
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Flash Lamps with Lock Headlamps with Wipers
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
your selection, press and release the SELECT button until headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed selection, press and release the SELECT button until a 4
showing the system has been deactivated. check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the
setting has been selected.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, scroll brightness, refer to Lights in Understanding The
up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, Features Of Your Vehicle.
then press and release the SELECT button until a check-
Intermittent Wiper Options If Equipped
mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting
When ON is selected, the system will automatically
has been selected.
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on
the windshield. To make your selection, press and release
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the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to Illuminated Approach
the feature showing the system has been activated or the When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
check-mark is removed showing the system has been and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
deactivated. When the system is deactivated, the system unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation. tion, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is
highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button
Key-Off Power Delay
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing
When this feature is selected, the power window
that the setting has been selected.
switches, radio, Uconnect phone (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), Flashers with Sliding Door
and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes When this feature is selected the signal lamps activate
after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either when power or manual sliding doors are in operation,
front vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your signaling other drivers that someone may be exiting or
selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is entering the vehicle. To make your selection, press and
highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing next to the feature showing the system has been activated
that the setting has been selected. or the check-mark is removed showing the system has
been deactivated.
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Easy Entry/Exit Seat To make your selection, press and release the SELECT
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the
Blind Spot Alert
feature showing the system has been activated or the
There are three selections when operating Blind Spot
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
Alert (Blind Spot Alert Lights, Blind Spot Alert
deactivated.
Lights/CHM, Blind Spot Alert Off). The Blind Spot 4
NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat Alert feature can be activated in Blind Spot Alert Lights
location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set mode, when this mode is selected the Blind Spot Monitor
to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual
door. Refer to Driver Memory Seat in Understanding alert in the outside mirrors. The Blind Spot Alert feature
The Features Of Your Vehicle for further information. can be activated in Blind Spot Alert Lights/CHM
mode, in this mode the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will
Tilt Mirror In Reverse
show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an
When this feature is selected and the vehicle is placed in
audible alert when the turn signal is on. When Blind
a reverse gear, the drivers side mirror will tilt downward
Spot Alert Off is selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
to allow the driver to see into the previous blind spot and
system is deactivated.
avoid objects in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle.
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To make your selection, press and release the SELECT MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV IF EQUIPPED
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side
is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
of the units faceplate.
NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in
Refer to your Uconnect Multimedia RHR, RER, RBZ or
the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is
RHB users manual for detailed operating instructions.
not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor Operating Instructions
alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result (Voice Command System) If Equipped
in the BSM not operating to specification. Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Calibrate Compass
Refer to Compass Display for more information. Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) If
Equipped
Compass Variance
Refer to Uconnect Phone in the Uconnect User
Refer to Compass Display for more information.
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Turn Menu Off
Press and release SELECT to turn the menu off.
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MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions Radio Mode
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio. 4
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction, without stopping. Turning
the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume, and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
Media Center 130 (RES)
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SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds.
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding either button will bypass RW/FF
stations without stopping, until you release it. Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
TIME Button
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either
Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time
AM or FM frequencies.
and radio frequency.
TUNE Control
Clock Setting Procedure
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
SCROLL control knob. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes
will begin to blink.
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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
AM/FM Button
mid-range tones.
Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
SET/RND Button To Set the Pushbutton
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
Memory
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
treble tones.
When you are receiving a station that you wish to 4
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ window. Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the this station and press and release that button. If a button
sound level from the right or left side speakers. is not selected within five seconds after pressing the
SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
will not be stored into pushbutton memory.
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the front and rear speakers.
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You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions CD MODE For CD And
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play
the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
NOTE:
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
position to operate the radio.
and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
pressing the pushbutton twice. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
button number will display.
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
Buttons 1 - 6
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
stations).
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than
DISC Button 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
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If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD
ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD.
begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will
show the track number, and index time in minutes and
seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within
CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed,
This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs
the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. 4
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
CD player mechanism.
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on
Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
away and jam the player mechanism.
The RES Media Center is a single CD player. Do
not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already
loaded.
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SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate
CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the
of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting
previous selection if the CD is within the first second of change of pace.
the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran-
button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in
domly selected track.
CD and MP3 modes.
Press the RND button a second time to stop Random
TIME Button
Play.
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Notes on Playing MP3 Files
The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3
RW/FF
file recording media and formats are limited. When
Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD
writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric-
player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or
tions.
RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse)
button works in a similar manner. Supported Media (Disc Types)
The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are
AM/FM Button
CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:
The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three-
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension)
When reading discs recorded using formats other than
ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read Level 2: 31 (including a separator . and a three-
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- character extension)
mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal 4
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files).
Maximum number of folder levels: 8 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after
Maximum number of files: 255 writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of
multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in
Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file longer disc loading times.
names and folder names is limited. For large numbers
of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to Supported MP3 File Formats
display the file name and folder name, and will assign The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten-
a number instead. With a maximum number of files, sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3
exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With 200 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is
files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this display.) designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will
not play the file.
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported.
following table are supported. In addition, variable bit
Playback of MP3 Files
rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the
use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or
radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
VBR bit rate.
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
MPEG Sampling Fre- time to start playing the MP3 files.
Bit Rate (kbps)
Specification quency (kHz)
320, 256, 224, Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected
MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, by the following:
48, 44.1, 32
Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64, Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
56, 48, 40, 32
CD-R media
160, 128, 144,
MPEG-2 Audio 112, 96, 80, 64, Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
24, 22.05, 16
Layer 3 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, to load than non-multisession discs
16, 8
Number of files and folders - Loading times will
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title increase with more files and folders
are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
supported by the radios.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a devices volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is
single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option not loud enough, turn the devices volume up. If the AUX
before writing to the disc. audio sounds distorted, turn the devices volume down.
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which Press this button to change the display to time of day. The
allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is
MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicles OFF). 4
audio system to amplify the source and play through the
vehicle speakers.
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to
auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions Radio Mode
(SALES CODE RES+RSC)
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right ACC position to operate the radio.
side of the radio faceplate.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
Media Center 130 (RES/RSC)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331
SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next available on your vehicle, a Not Equipped With
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Uconnect Phone message will display on the radio
to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio screen.
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
Phone Button Uconnect Phone If Equipped
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature
stations without stopping until you release it.
(if equipped). Refer to Uconnect Phone in the
Voice Command System (Radio) If Equipped Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further 4
Refer to Voice Command in the Uconnect User details.
Manual located on the DVD for further details.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone If available on your vehicle, a Not Equipped With
Equipped Uconnect Phone message will display on the radio
Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature screen.
(if equipped). Refer to Voice Command in the
TIME Button
Uconnect User Manual located on the DVD for further
Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time
details.
and radio frequency.
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite
radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
procedure, starting at Step 2.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
INFO Button
SCROLL control knob.
Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
will begin to blink.
RW/FF
4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
knob to save time change. direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either
AM or FM frequencies.
5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
TUNE Control
The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button.
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select
SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedure,
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones. the front and rear speakers.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade.
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
mid-range tones.
MUSIC TYPE Button 4
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
treble tones. lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
Music Type information.
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
sound level from the right or left side speakers.
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following Program Type 16-Digit Character Display
format types: Public Public
Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Rhythm and Blues R&B
No program type or Religious Music Rel Musc
None
undefined
Religious Talk Rel Talk
Adult Hits Adlt Hit
Rock Rock
Classical Classicl
Soft Soft
Classic Rock Cls Rock
Soft Rock Soft Rck
College College
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B
Country Country
Sports Sports
Foreign Language Language
Talk Talk
Information Inform
Top 40 Top 40
Jazz Jazz
Weather Weather
News News
Nostalgia Nostalga By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is
displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
Oldies Oldies
station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Personality Persnlty Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type SET/RND Button To Set the Pushbutton
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Memory
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND
SETUP Button
button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
window. Select the button (16) you wish to lock onto this
the following items:
station and press and release that button. If a button is
Set Clock Pressing the SELECT button will allow not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ 4
you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the RND button, the station will continue to play but will not
TUNE/SCROLL control knob. After adjusting the be stored into pushbutton memory.
hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set
You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL
the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the
control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob
display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and
to save time change.
SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM
AM/FM Button and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the pushbutton twice.
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
button number will display. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
Buttons 1 - 6
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM Inserting Compact Disc(s)
stations). Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
DISC/AUX Button
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than
from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode.
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
Operation Instructions CD MODE for CD and ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
MP3 Audio Play
If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the
NOTE: radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode
The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display
position to operate the radio. will show the track number, and index time in minutes
and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337
A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
CAUTION!
NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on
This CD player will accept 43/4 in (12 cm) discs
convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
CD player mechanism. SEEK Button
Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the
away and jam the player mechanism. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning
The RES Media Center is a single CD player. Do of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the 4
not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already previous selection if the CD is within the first second of
loaded. the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK
button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in
EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD CD and MP3 modes.
Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. TIME Button
Press this button to change the display from a large CD
playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
1. Video In Yellow
2. Left Audio In White
3. Right Audio In Red
4. AUX 2 Inputs (If Equipped)
5. Power Outlet
6. Power Inverter
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355
When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be 2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX
sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES 1 or 2 (depending which AUX input the gaming console
jacks: is plugged into), by either pressing Up/Down/Left/
Right buttons or by repeatedly pressing the MODE
NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
button, then press ENTER on the Remote Control.
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the
vehicles Power Inverter. Refer to the Power Inverter
section in your vehicles Owners Manual for more
information. 4
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 1.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.
4
STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Key Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 424 5
Extreme Cold Weather Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
(Below 20F Or 29C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . 425
If The Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Engine Block Heater If Equipped . . . . . . . . 422
Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
416 STARTING AND OPERATING
Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . 455
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 Tire Terminology And Definitions . . . . . . . . . 456
Power Steering Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 457
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Tires General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . 443 Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation . . . 463
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . 445
Compact Spare Tire If Equipped . . . . . . . . 465
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
STARTING AND OPERATING 417
Full Size Spare If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Limited-Use Spare If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 466 3.6L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . . . . 484
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 5
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . 473 Flexible Fuel If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
Base System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476 E-85 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
Premium System If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 478 Ethanol Fuel (E-85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488
418 STARTING AND OPERATING
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles . . . . . . 489
Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495
Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
Common Towing Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . 496
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
Recreational Towing
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 Towing This Vehicle
Behind Another Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 492
STARTING AND OPERATING 419
STARTING PROCEDURES
WARNING! (Continued)
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. A
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat child could operate power windows, other con-
belts. trols, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the
engine for more than 15second intervals at one time.
Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
422 STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a CAUTION!
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
ing precautions are not observed:
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on Move the shift lever into PARK only after the
the drivers side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap vehicle has come to a complete stop.
that is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
Module. vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one is at idle speed.
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. Do not move the shift lever between PARK, RE-
VERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
WARNING! above idle speed.
Before moving the shift lever into any gear, make
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater sure your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution. NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal down
while shifting out of PARK.
STARTING AND OPERATING 423
Shift Lever
STARTING AND OPERATING 427
PARK
WARNING!
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in the parking brake. Always apply the parking
motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
vehicle in this range. movement and possible injury or damage.
When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to
parking brake. move the shift lever rearward (with the brake
pedal released) after you have placed it in PARK. 5
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before Make sure the transmission is in PARK before
placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the leaving the vehicle.
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
(Continued)
move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau-
tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill
grade, and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
428 STARTING AND OPERATING
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the
PARK position. 5
The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the
lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the
Parking Brake
park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To
release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake switch in the ON position, the Brake Warning Light in
disengage. the instrument cluster will illuminate.
440 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
WARNING!
When the parking brake is applied and the automatic
transmission is placed in gear, the Brake Warning When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
Light will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
brake before attempting to move the vehicle. access to an unlocked vehicle.
This light only shows that the parking brake is ap- Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application. dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front dren should be warned not to touch the parking
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power win-
on the transmission locking mechanism may make it dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied whenever the driver is (Continued)
not in the vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 441
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
WARNING! (Continued)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased
Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged vehicle stability and brake performance under most
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake braking conditions. The system operates with a separate
failure and a collision. computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent
Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage surfaces.
or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission
in PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
roll and cause damage or injury. stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose 5
debris, or panic stops.
CAUTION!
You may experience the following when the brake system
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with goes into anti-lock:
the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc-
tion is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a
an authorized dealer immediately. short time after the stop)
A clicking sound of solenoid valves
Brake pedal pulsations
442 STARTING AND OPERATING
A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end
WARNING! (Continued)
of the stop
The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent colli-
WARNING! sions, including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another vehicle too
The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisti- closely, or hydroplaning.
cated electronic equipment that may be suscep- The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must
tible to interference caused by improperly in- never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
stalled, or high output radio transmitting manner, which could jeopardize the users safety
equipment. This interference can cause possible or the safety of others.
loss of anti-lock braking capability. Installation of
such equipment should be performed by qualified All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
professionals. type, and tires must be properly inflated to produce
Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish accurate signals for the computer.
their effectiveness and may lead to a collision.
Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just
press firmly on your brake pedal when you need
to slow down or stop.
(Continued)
STARTING AND OPERATING 443
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light If both the Brake Warning Light and the Anti-Lock
The Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light moni- Brake Warning Light remain on, the ABS and Electronic
tors the anti-lock brake system. The light will Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function-
come on when the ignition switch is turned to ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
the ON position and may stay on for as long as Consult with your authorized dealer service center as
four seconds. soon as possible.
If the Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light remains on or ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic
portion of the brake system is not functioning and that brake control system that includes the Traction Control
service is required. However, the conventional brake 5
System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS) and Electronic
system will continue to operate normally if the Brake Stability Control (ESC), and Hill Start Assist (HSA).
Warning Light is not on. These systems complement the Anti-Lock Brake System
If the Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light is on, the brake (ABS) by optimizing the vehicle braking capability dur-
system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore ing emergency braking maneuvers.
the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the Anti-Lock Brake Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light does not come on when the ignition The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount
switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin
repaired as soon as possible. is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping
444 STARTING AND OPERATING
wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en-
WARNING!
hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS
functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the the traction afforded.
system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This The TCS cannot prevent collisions, including
will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if hydroplaning.
the ESC is in the Partial Off mode. The capabilities of a TCS-equipped vehicle must
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (in never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
the instrument cluster) will start to flash as soon as the manner, which could jeopardize the users safety
tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. This or the safety of others.
indicates that the TCS is active. If the indicator light
flashes during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator Brake Assist System (BAS)
and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize
your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, the vehicles braking capability during emergency brak-
and do not switch off the ESC or TCS. ing maneuvers. The system detects an emergency brak-
ing situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake
application, and then applies optimum pressure to the
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brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS
WARNING! (Continued)
complements the ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly
results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must
the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
during the stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal manner which could jeopardize the users safety
pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the or the safety of others.
brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
WARNING! The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) enhances direc-
tional control and stability of the vehicle under various
The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- driving conditions. ESC corrects for over/under steering
5
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate
the traction afforded by prevailing road condi- wheel to assist in counteracting the over/under steer
tions. condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the
The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including vehicle maintain the desired path.
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-
ing.
(Continued)
446 STARTING AND OPERATING
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle
WARNING! (Continued)
path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual
path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those
the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also
understeer condition. cannot prevent accidents resulting from loss of
vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input
Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and
appropriate for the steering wheel position. skillful driver can prevent accidents.
Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must
appropriate for the steering wheel position. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the users safety
WARNING! or the safety of others.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- ESC Operating Modes
vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the The ESC Off switch is located in the center
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch.
prevailing road conditions.
(Continued)
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ESC On again, momentarily press the ESC Off switch. This will
This mode is the normal operating mode for ESC on restore the normal ESC On mode of operation.
two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is
NOTE: To improve the vehicles traction when driving
started, the ESC system will be in this mode. This mode
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
should be used for most driving situations. ESC should
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off
only be turned off for specific reasons as noted below.
mode by pressing the ESC Off switch. Once the situa-
ESC Partial Off tion requiring ESC to be switched to the Partial Off
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESC mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily
Off switch. pressing the ESC Off switch. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion. 5
When in the Partial Off mode, the TCS portion of ESC,
except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS
WARNING!
section, has been disabled and the ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light will be illuminated. When In partial ESC mode, the engine power reduction
in the Partial Off mode, ESC will operate without feature of ESC is disabled. Therefore, enhanced
engine torque management. This mode is intended to be vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is re-
used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel duced.
conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor-
mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESC on
448 STARTING AND OPERATING
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during ac-
ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
Light in the instrument cluster will come on driving to the prevailing road conditions.
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
NOTE:
position. It should turn off with the engine
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
running. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momen-
Light comes on continuously with the engine running, a
tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
diagnosed and corrected.
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (lo- that caused the ESC activation.
cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the
the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also
flashes when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/
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Hill Start Assist (HSA) Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e.,
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back-
starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain ing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short
HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when
period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the
the activation criteria have been met. The system will not
brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle
activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK.
during this short period of time, the system will release
brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The
WARNING!
system will release brake pressure in proportion to the
amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 5
the intended direction of travel. 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer,
when the system will not activate and slight rolling
HSA Activation Criteria
may occur. This could cause a collision with another
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
vehicle or object. Always remember the driver is
activate:
responsible for braking the vehicle.
Vehicle must be stopped.
Vehicle must be on a 6% (approximate) grade or
greater hill.
450 STARTING AND OPERATING
Disabling/Enabling HSA 5. Release the clutch pedal.
If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be
6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left.
done using the Customer Programmable Features in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to 7. Press the ESC Off switch (located in the lower
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in Un- switch bank below the climate controls) four times within
derstanding Your Instrument Panel for further informa- 20 seconds. The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
tion. Light should turn on and turn off two times.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the 8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an
following steps: additional half-turn to the right.
NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 9. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then
90 seconds. back to the ON position. If the sequence was completed
properly, the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing
Light will blink several times to confirm HSA is dis-
straight forward).
abled.
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
10. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature
3. Apply the parking brake. to its previous setting.
4. Start the engine.
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Towing With HSA
WARNING! (Continued)
HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade
when pulling a trailer. HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle.
WARNING! Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Failure to follow these warnings may cause the
If you use a trailer brake controller with your vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide
trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and with another vehicle, object or person, and cause
deactivated with the brake switch. If so, when the serious or fatal injury. Always remember to use the
brake pedal is released, there may not be enough parking brake while parking on a hill and that the
brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a
5
driver is responsible for braking the vehicle.
hill and this could cause a collision with another
vehicle or object behind you. In order to avoid HSA Off
rolling down the hill while resuming acceleration, If you wish to turn off the HSA system, it can be done
manually activate the trailer brake prior to releas- using the Customer Programmable Features in the Elec-
ing the brake pedal. Always remember the driver tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to Elec-
is responsible for braking the vehicle. tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in Under-
(Continued) standing Your Instrument Panel for further information.
452 STARTING AND OPERATING
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE:
P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
Tire Markings
design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter P
molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa-
tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H.
European-Metric tire sizing is based on European
design standards. Tires designed to this standard have
the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire
size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H.
LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.
design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric
tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the
letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced-
1 U.S. DOT Safety 4 Maximum Load
Standards Code (TIN) ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16.
2 Size Designation 5 Maximum Pressure
3 Service Description 6 Treadwear, Traction and Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo-
Temperature Grades rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure
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compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design
into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded
ample: T145/80D18 103M. into the sidewall. Example: 31x10.5 R15 LT.
Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Size Designation:
P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards
....blank.... = Passenger car tire based on European design standards
LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T or S = Temporary spare tire
5
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
R = Construction code
R means radial construction
D means diagonal or bias construction
15 = Rim diameter in inches (in)
454 STARTING AND OPERATING
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 corresponding
to its load index under certain operating conditions
The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under
specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and
posted speed limits)
Load Identification:
....blank.... = Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire
Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire
Light Load (LL) = Light load tire
C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry
Maximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for
this tire
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on
however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard
with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the side of the tire.
date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
EXAMPLE:
DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301
DOT = Department of Transportation
This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire
safety standards and is approved for highway use 5
MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits)
L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits)
ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)
03 means the 3rd week.
01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits)
01 means the year 2001
Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the
year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991
456 STARTING AND OPERATING
Tire Terminology And Definitions
Term Definition
B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located
behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the
vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period. Inflation
pressure is measured in units of PSI (pounds per square inch) or
kPa (kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold
tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pres-
sure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturers recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the
vehicles loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and
the recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the drivers side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
drivers side door.
This placard tells you important information about axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
the: GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle Vehicle Loading in this section.
2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement The combined weight of
4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
spare tires. XXX kg on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
Loading
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the weight referenced here.
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tires load carrying capacity if you Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
1. Locate the statement The combined weight of occu-
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg
Information placard and in the Vehicle Loading section
on your vehicles placard.
of this manual.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
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3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE:
sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. The following table shows examples on how to calcu-
late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if XXX
and number and size of occupants. This table is for
amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five
illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs
(295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 750 = 650 lbs For the following example, the combined weight of
[295 kg]). occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg). 5
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
460 STARTING AND OPERATING
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Safety
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading WARNING!
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
cause collisions.
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re-
overload them.
sult in over-heating and tire failure.
Over-inflation reduces a tires ability to cushion
TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can 5
Tire Pressure cause damage that result in tire failure.
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Three primary vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting
areas are affected by improper tire pressure. in loss of vehicle control.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
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462 STARTING AND OPERATING
Tire Inflation Pressures
WARNING! (Continued)
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- drivers side B Pillar or rear edge of the drivers side
hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
the right or left.
Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- The tire pressure should be checked and adjusted, and
mended cold tire inflation pressure. the tires inspected for signs of wear or visible damage, at
least once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge
Economy to check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement
Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look
patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal properly inflated, even when they are under-inflated.
wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for
earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation, also increases CAUTION!
tire rolling resistance resulting in higher fuel After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-
consumption. ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem,
which could damage the valve stem.
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride.
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Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
cold tire inflation pressure. Cold tire inflation pressure which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12F (7C) for this
is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not outside temperature condition.
been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than
Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa)
1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The cold tire
during operation. Do not reduce this normal pressure
inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla-
buildup or your tire pressure will be too low.
tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation
Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with
temperature changes.
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- 5
tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very
12 F (7 C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera-
the Winter. tion. Refer to original-equipment information, or an
authorized tire dealer, for recommended safe operating
Example: If garage temperature is 68F (20C) and the
speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures.
outside temperature is 32F (0C), then the cold tire
464 STARTING AND OPERATING
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
WARNING!
the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or above authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
maximum load, is dangerous. The added strain on
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
your tires could cause them to fail. You could have a
Wheel If Equipped
serious collision. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the
Your vehicle may be equivalent with a spare tire and
maximum capacity at continuous speeds above
wheel in look and function as the original equipment tire
75 mph (120 km/h).
and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your
Radial-Ply Tires
vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
WARNING!
pattern.
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip-
on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo-
poorly. The instability could cause a collision. Al- rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your
ways use radial ply tires in sets of four. Never vehicle. Temporary use spares are engineered to be used
combine them with other types of tires. only with your vehicle. Your vehicle may be equipped
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with one of the following types of non-matching tempo- Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter T
rary use spares; compact, full size, or limited-use. Do not or S preceding the size designation. Example: T145/
install more than one non-matching temporary use spare 80D18 103M.
tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
CAUTION! Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip-
ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
installed. Damage to the vehicle may result. conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the 5
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Compact Spare Tire If Equipped Do not install more than one compact spare tire and
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. wheel on the vehicle at any given time
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
drivers side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
466 STARTING AND OPERATING
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
WARNING!
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use first opportunity.
only. With these spares, do not drive more than
Limited-Use Spare If Equipped
50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency
tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear
use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the
indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which
limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as
Full Size Spare If Equipped
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the
first opportunity.
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn
to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size
spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as
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Refer to Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in What To Do In
WARNING!
Emergencies for further information.
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In-
stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle WARNING!
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gen-
speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep
erated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on
damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located
someone.
on the drivers side door opening. Replace (or repair)
Do not spin your vehicles wheels faster than
the original equipment tire at the first opportunity
30 mph (48 km/h), or for more than 30 seconds
5
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could
continuously, when you are stuck; and do not let
result in loss of vehicle control.
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
Tire Spinning speed.
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicles wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h),
or for more than 30 seconds continuously, without stop-
ping.
468 STARTING AND OPERATING
Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
Tread wear indicators are in the original-equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the
replaced. tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors, including, but not limited to:
Driving style
Tire pressure
Distance driven
WARNING!
The tires and the spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
1 Worn Tire follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
2 New Tire You could lose control and have a collision resulting
in serious injury or death.
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Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously
with oil, grease and gasoline. affect your vehicles handling. If you ever replace a
wheel, make sure that the wheels specifications match
Replacement Tires
those of the original wheels.
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for It is recommended you contact your original equipment
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
when replacement is needed. Please see Tread Wear safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. 5
Indicators and Tire and Loading Information placard
for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and
Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart ex-
ample found in the Tire Safety Information section of this
manual for more information relating to the Load Index
and Speed Symbol of a tire.
470 STARTING AND OPERATING
Fuel Requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
these two. For best results, a refueling pattern that
E-85 Badge alternates between E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be
avoided.
STARTING AND OPERATING 489
When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
than 1/4 full
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when additive, such as MOPAR Injector Cleanup or
refueling Techron may be used.
you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
a period of at least 5 minutes (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included 5
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
during warm up.
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer re-
NOTE: quires engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
When the ambient temperature is above 90 F (32 C), requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
you may experience hard starting and rough idle contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
following start up even if the above recommendations tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
are followed. Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
490 STARTING AND OPERATING
Starting Replacement Parts
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are
when ambient temperatures fall below 0F (-18C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
range of 0F (-18C) to 32F (0C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and patible parts.
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up. CAUTION!
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera- compatible components can damage your vehicle.
ture is less than 32F (0C).
Maintenance
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
CAUTION!
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation. may affect driveability.
STARTING AND OPERATING 491
ADDING FUEL NOTE: The drivers side sliding door cannot be opened
while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the
fuel door.
left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged,
be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
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 cap
could let impurities into the fuel system and may
5
cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to
turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the
system.
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not top
off the fuel tank after filling.
Seven-Pin Connector
1 Battery 5 Ground
2 Backup Lamps 6 Left Stop/Turn
3 Right Stop/Turn 7 Running Lamps
4 Electric Brakes
Four-Pin Connector
1 Female Pins 4 Park
2 Male Pin 5 Left Stop/Turn
3 Ground 6 Right Stop/Turn
508 STARTING AND OPERATING
Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control If Equipped
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping
Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy
traffic. When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
Automatic Transmission
you can get back to cruising speed.
The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However,
if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a maximize fuel efficiency.
lower gear range.
Cooling System
NOTE: Selecting a lower gear range while operating the To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve heating, take the following actions:
performance and extend transmission life by reducing
City Driving
excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
provide better engine braking.
mission into NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle
The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be speed.
changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than
Highway Driving
45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to Mainte-
Reduce speed.
nance Schedule for the proper maintenance intervals.
STARTING AND OPERATING 509
Air Conditioning
CAUTION!
Turn off temporarily.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
RECREATIONAL TOWING ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) age from improper towing is not covered under the
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational towing is not allowed.
CAUTION!
5
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive-
train will result.
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 Securing The Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527
If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 Road Tire Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530
Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514 Preparations For Jump-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533 6
Spare Tire Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 Jump-Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut . . . . . 515 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
Spare Tire Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Spare Tire Removal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 519
Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
Preparations For Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521
Without The Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521
512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
lower center area of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional On the highways slow down.
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
In city traffic while stopped, place the transmission
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
an impending overheat condition:
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
other motorists. system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position. heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
may wear down your battery.
from the engine cooling system.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage WARNING!
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads H, pull
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
H, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
service.
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
WARNING! under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get 6
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
where it can be raised on a lift.
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time on a jack.
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure (Continued)
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
WARNING! (Continued)
The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Jack Location
The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed
behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area.
Turn the two cover latches to release the cover.
Jack And Tool Location
Remove the pouch containing the scissors jack, jack
handle, and tools.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515
Spare Tire Removal To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the
under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following
means of a cable winch mechanism. The spare tire center console configurations.
drive nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap at
the front of the floor console or under front super console
forward bin liner.
Lower Drawer
Super Console
1 Lower Drawer
2 Front Drawer
3 Front Drawer Liner
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517
2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compart- Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console
ment. Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to
access the winch drive nut.
3. Remove the liner from the consoles storage compart-
ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
CAUTION! WARNING!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
spare tire is mounted incorrectly. has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment 3.6L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543 Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
Onboard Diagnostic System OBD II . . . . . . 544 Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . 544 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 555
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547 7
Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584
Appearance Care And Protection From Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker
Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 And Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders . . 574 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575
License Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586
Totally Integrated Power Module . . . . . . . . . 575
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts . . . . . . . 587
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 584
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543
ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.6L
WARNING! CAUTION!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can It is essential when replacing the cables on the
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean positive post and the negative cable is attached to
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
Jump-Starting Procedures in What To Do In terminal posts and free of corrosion.
Emergencies for further information. If a fast charger is used while the battery is in
Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use before connecting the charger to the battery. Do
a booster battery or any other booster source with not use a fast charger to provide starting voltage.
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555
Air Conditioner Maintenance
WARNING!
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a system tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
performance check. Drive belt tension should also be flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
checked at this time. unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
CAUTION! Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected 7
should be done by an experienced repairman.
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
WARNING!
R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- operating or personal injury may result.
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by an authorized dealer, or other The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind
authorized service facility, using recovery and recycling the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re-
equipment. place the filter:
NOTE: Use only manufacturer-approved A/C System 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents.
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres-
2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and
sor Oil, or Refrigerants.
lower the door.
A/C Air Filter
3. Pivot the glove compartment downward.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper
maintenance intervals. 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter
cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557
CAUTION!
The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to
indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure
to properly install the filter will result in the need to
replace it more often.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, Cooling System Drain, Flush, And Refill
flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
hose vertically down the face of the condenser. rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze) solution.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for maintenance intervals.
leaks.
Selection Of Coolant
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but Use only the manufacturers recommended engine cool-
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for ant (antifreeze). Refer Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of Parts in Maintaining Your Vehicle for further informa-
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock. tion.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE
CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561
Adding Coolant
CAUTION!
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance
specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up
(HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in to five years or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) before
engine damage and may decrease corrosion pro- replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-
tection. If a non-HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) nance period, it is important that you use the same
is introduced into the cooling system in an emer- engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your
gency, it should be replaced with the specified vehicle.
engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as possible.
Do not use water alone or alcohol based engine Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant
tional rust inhibitors or anti-rust products, as they (antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):
may not be compatible with the radiator engine The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR 7
coolant (antifreeze) and may plug the radiator. Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula
This vehicle has not been designed for use with HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or
Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- equivalent.
freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Cooling System Pressure Cap
and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of
exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34F (37C) are engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine
anticipated. coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant recovery bottle.
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
engine cooling system. WARNING!
Please note that it is the owners responsibility to main- The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution.
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the
the vehicle is operated. engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the
cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes
NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
pressure to build up in the cooling system. To
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the pres-
will require more frequent coolant changes.
sure cap while the system is hot or under pressure.
(Continued)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563
engine cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in
WARNING! (Continued)
the coolant recovery bottle should be between the ranges
Do not use a pressure cap other than the one indicated on the bottle.
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result. The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
Disposal Of Used Coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing the
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service atten-
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature
with your local authorities to determine the disposal is satisfactory, the coolant bottle only needs to be checked
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- once a month.
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child coolant bottle. Do not overfill. 7
or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up
any ground spills immediately. Points To Remember
Coolant Level NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is
564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum)
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. your engine, which contains aluminum components.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. equipped with air conditioning, also keep the front of
the condenser clean.
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in
the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
against freezing. result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle
does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling
system should be pressure tested for leaks.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565
Brakes Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
system components should be inspected periodically. FULL mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
maintenance intervals.
cause leaking in the system.
WARNING! Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-
ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
leak and a checkup may be needed.
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full Use only manufacturers recommended brake fluid. Re-
braking capacity in an emergency. fer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts in Main-
taining Your Vehicle for further information.
7
Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing underhood services, or immediately if
the Brake System Warning Light indicates system
failure.
566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION! CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
turers recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the Vehicle Limited Warranty.
manufacturers recommended fluid will result in
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to Fluid Level Check
Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts in Main- The six-speed automatic transmission is a sealed unit and
taining Your Vehicle for further information. has no dipstick. See your authorized dealer to have the
transmission fluid checked or serviced.
Special Additives
Fluid And Filter Changes
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
maintenance intervals.
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the
policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid fluid and filter should be changed.
leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as
they may adversely affect seals.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are:
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
Stone and gravel impact
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on Insects, tree sap and tar
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
Salt in the air near seacoast localities
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
Washing
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
body protection. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or equiva-
lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
completely with clear water.
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you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle. If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug
What Causes Corrosion?
and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR Special Care
Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
scratch the paint.
a month.
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
of the doors and rocker panels be kept clear and open.
finish.
If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar
scratch metal and painted surfaces. cause which destroys the paint and protective coating,
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
(8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
paint and decals. the owner.
If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571
If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
CAUTION!
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint or equivalent on
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
products may damage the wheels protective finish.
has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels pro-
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and tective finish. Use only the approved MOPAR
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with Wheel Cleaners or equivalent.
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure If
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust the
Equipped
following MOPAR wheel cleaners are recommended or
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
select a non-abrasive, non acidic cleaner.
ner: 7
For chrome wheels, use MOPAR Chrome Cleaner
Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
(Part# 04318013) or equivalent.
with a clean, dry towel.
For aluminum wheels, use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner
Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
(Part# 04796239AB) or equivalent.
572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or Cleaning Interior Trim
equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean or equiva-
remove soap residue. lent, then MOPAR Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent
if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi-Purpose
Armor All. Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to
Cleaner or a equivalent high quality cleaner to a clean,
clean vinyl upholstery
damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp
towel to remove soap residue. Cleaning Leather Upholstery
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
mended for leather upholstery.
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
Interior Care
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
Instrument Panel Surfaces can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
use protectants or other products which may cause and MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
restore the low glare surface. liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
WARNING!
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
Glass Surfaces
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or equivalent or any com-
Cleaning Headlights
mercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abra-
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lightweight
sive type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside
and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass head-
rear window equipped with electric defrosters or the
lights.
right rear quarter window equipped with the radio 7
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore antenna. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. that may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rearview mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn, or if
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are the buckles do not work properly.
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
Removal
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer starting
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
at one edge to ease removal.
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag. Cleaning
The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe, or you may follow
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
the cleaning procedure below.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Soak the liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and
Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical
one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
approximately 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, pull the
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
liner from the water and dip it back into the water about
If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or six times. This will loosen any remaining debris. Rinse
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to the liner thoroughly under warm running water. Shake
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth. the excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces
with a clean soft cloth.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575
Installation
Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the
liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the
corresponding openings in the drawer.
FUSES
Totally Integrated Power Module
The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the
engine compartment near the battery. Refer to the appli-
cable Engine Compartment illustration in this section.
This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A
label that identifies each component may be printed or
Totally Integrated Power Module
embossed on the inside of the cover.
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576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
LIGHT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number 2. Slide the red lock tab rearward on the connector, then
Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11 depress the tab and remove the connector from the bulb.
Fog Lamp If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSX24W 3. Twist the headlamp bulb and pull the bulb from the
Front Side Marker, Park/Turn Signal . . . . . . . 3757A or headlamp housing.
PY27/7W
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . LED 4. Install the new headlamp bulb and twist until locked
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer) into the headlamp housing.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer) CAUTION!
Backup Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
BULB REPLACEMENT bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
Headlamps bulb with rubbing alcohol. 7
1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp 5. Connect the wiring connector to bulb and slide red
housing. lock tab forward.
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps
CAUTION!
1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
housing.
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
2. Twist the turn signal socket and remove from the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
headlamp housing, then pull the bulb out. bulb with rubbing alcohol.
3. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the
2. Disconnect the wire harness from the bulb.
socket by twisting until locked into the headlamp
housing. 3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and
reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the fog
Fog Lamps
lamp until it locks into place.
NOTE: Access to the fog lamp bulb is from the rear of
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and
the fascia. On the left rear side of the fascia, remove the
Backup Lamps
push pin and lower the hinged access door on the air
dam. 1. Raise the liftgate.
1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access panel on
the air dam, squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb
socket and pull straight out from the fog lamp.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585
2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two NOTE:
screws from the inboard side. Use a fiber stick or similar If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is
tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to
disengage the two ball studs. scratch the paint.
The PRY location is best closest to the studs while
dislodging them separately.
3. Twist the socket and remove from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the
lamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable
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separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly.
See your authorized dealer.
586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
License Lamp 2. Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assembly
The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light and pull the bulb out to remove.
bar and above the license plate.
3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into the
1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking lamp assembly and reinstall the lamp assembly into place
tab on the outboard side of the lamp assembly and pull ensuring the locking tab is secure.
down on the lamp assembly for removal.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons 76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 13.4 Quarts 12.6 Liters
5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear
heater.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT
Engine Coolant
(Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Engine Oil Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for cor-
rect SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
Automatic Transmission
ATF+4 product.
MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3
Brake Master Cylinder brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
MOPAR Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
Power Steering Reservoir
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 609
Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 607 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609
Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 607 MOPAR Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . . . . 608 In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 608
In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611
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In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608
Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611
606 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613
Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613
Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614
Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 607
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
Prepare For The Appointment
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
If youre having warranty work done, be sure to have the
for an appointment.
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicles interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
service history. This can often provide a clue to the with our products and services.
current problem.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
Prepare A List We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
Make a written list of your vehicles problems or the authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
specific work you want done. If youve had an accident are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service. The manufacturers authorized dealers have the
service advisor know. facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
Be Reasonable With Requests the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
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If you list a number of items and you must have your correctly and in a timely manner.
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
608 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
dealers service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 218004
solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 483218004
Phone: (800) 4236343
If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
ship. They want to know if you need assistance. P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the
Phone: (800) 4652001 English / (800) 3879983 French
concern, you may contact the manufacturers customer
center. In Mexico contact:
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Any communication to the manufacturers customer cen-
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
ter should include the following information:
Mexico, D. F.
Owners name and address In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
Owners telephone number (home and office)
Authorized dealership name
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle delivery date and mileage
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 609
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturers service contracts. If you purchased a
Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturers service contract, you will receive Plan
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer have any questions about the service contract, call the
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who manufacturers Service Contract National Customer
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the 4652001 English / (800) 3879983 French).
manufacturer by dialing 1800380CHRY.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
contract that is not the manufacturers service contract. It
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
manufacturers service contract. If you purchased a ser-
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with
vice contract that is not a manufacturers service contract,
a Bell Relay Service operator.
and you require service after the manufacturers New
Service Contract Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle contract documents, and contact the person listed in
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected those documents. 9
repairs after the manufacturers New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
610 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
the ownership experience. Youll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related MOPAR PARTS
concerns. MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
WARNING! mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
manufacturer.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 611
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
individual problems between you, your authorized defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
dealer, and the manufacturer. port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
https://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
Hotline toll free at 18883274236 (TTY: 1800424
9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov; or write to: PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., To order the following manuals, you may use either the
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-
https://www.safercar.gov. cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call
for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when ordering
manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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612 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Service Manuals Owners Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owners Manuals have been prepared with the
information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to
need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve-
maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
vehicle, system, and/or components is written in capabilities and safety tips.
straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,
and charts. Call toll free at:
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Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- 18003871143 (Canada)
grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi-
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to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to
find and correct problems the first time, using step-by- www.techauthority.com
step troubleshooting and drivability procedures,
proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools
and equipment.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 613
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate.
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
Traction Grades
specific grade rating assigned by the tires manufacturer
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
and C. These grades represent the tires ability to stop on
your vehicle.
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
requirements in addition to these grades. concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
WARNING!
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
times as well on the government course as a tire graded include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the peak traction characteristics.
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart 9
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Temperature Grades
WARNING!
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tires resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and heat buildup and possible tire failure.
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
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616 INDEX
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 561 Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,76,79
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . 74,76,79
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 551 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413,556 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560,586
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392,400,555 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control . . . . . . . . 392 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Assist, Hill Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397,408 Assistance Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,79 Auto Up Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,83,101,293 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
INDEX 617
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Blind Spot Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 400 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557
Automatic Transaxle Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588 Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422,567 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567,588 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 98
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 457 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,582
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 553
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 532 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . 26 Camera, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Saving Feature (Protection) . . . . ..... . . . . . 205 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 100
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Caps, Filler Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84,86
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,486 Cleaning
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571
Cargo Compartment Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322,332
Caution, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Coat Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,391 Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 585 Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Check Engine Light Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
(Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291,545 Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
INDEX 619
Connector Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . 346 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . 560,586,587
Conserving Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,574
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Console, Removable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 562 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101,406
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586 Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559,563 Dipsticks
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560 Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
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Disposal Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 Electronic Vehicle Information
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224,300
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Emergency, In Case of
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513,521
Driving Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532
On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 545
Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Engine
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy . . . . 308 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
E-85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Economy (Fuel) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . 212 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,99,486
INDEX 621
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482,586 Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548,586,587
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572
Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549 Filters
Oil Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549,586 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413,556
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550,587
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Flashers
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,286,584
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,99,486 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,551 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487,488
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490
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Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293,491
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Filler Door (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Fluid Level Checks Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,304
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 587 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587
Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482,586
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,286,584 Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536 Fuel Optimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491
INDEX 623
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Hazard
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . 491,492,544 Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Headlights
Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
Gauges Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573
Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Gear Select Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,28,155,482 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493,496 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493,496 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 204
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Hill Start Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 575
Hitches Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 231 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Hook, Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,13
Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284,286
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572 Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
INDEX 625
LATCH Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . . . . 89 Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 448
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 Engine Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,286,584
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 583
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,198 Headlights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,83,101,293 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584 License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297,304
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . 291
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582,583 Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
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Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584 Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260,493,495
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584 Locks
Rear Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Lower Anchors and Tether for
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582,583 CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Service Engine Soon Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557
(Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 584
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 289 Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,584 Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 291,545
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 286 Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611
Load Leveling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
INDEX 627
Memory Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115,191 Navigation System (Uconnect gps) . . . . . . . . . . 224
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,76,80
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,76,79
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288,289,307
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . 288,289,307
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548,587
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 586
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548
Mode Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550,587
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547,610 Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549,586
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
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Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549,586 Power
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544,545 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Lift Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Operator Manual (Owners Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,113 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . 244
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Overhead Travel Information Center . . . . . . . . . . 227 Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,512 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,438
Owners Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . 4,611 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521
Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Pretensioners
Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 457 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . 560,562
INDEX 629
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Rear Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397,408 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . 288,289,307
Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397 Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84,88
Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 389 Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,99
Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Removable Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
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Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,100 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 560,587
Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . 61 Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84,85,86 Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Service Engine Soon Light
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322,332
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,203,204,286,584
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
INDEX 631
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254,582
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465,466,515 Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412,582
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . 70
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Steering
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,438 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Wheel, Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 400
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . 296,513
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 457
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452,461
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103,461,613 Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513 Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513,521 Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457,458 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 473 Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613 Traction Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464
INDEX 633
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204,286,584
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503 UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502 Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506 Umbrella Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 346
Transaxle Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 588 Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567 Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422,567
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567,588 Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Transmitter Battery Service Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
(Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 231 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . 20 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458,493,495
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412,582
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Voice Recognition System (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41,243
Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Warning Lights Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
(Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610 Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Washer Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205,558
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558
Water Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571 Zone Control (Temperature Control) . . . . . . . . . . 392
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
vehicles electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
The following must be observed during installation.
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
The positive power connection should be made directly to
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
normal may require special precautions.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
This connection should not be fused. ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicles electronic systems.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof
or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in
mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect
the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so
equipped.
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